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In the conclusion of our 3-part series On Being Homeless in Seminole County, Fl., hear local experts discuss the possibilities of improving or reducing homelessness. Celebrate Women Motorcyclist Month through conversations with local Women on Wheels. Understand how major issues impact local candidates and voters in Seminole County.  Visit with the Kids of HOPE summer lunch program. And hear commentary from a formerly homeless Longwood, FL. resident on creating “safe zones” for the homeless.

These are the issues and voices featured in a traditional radio-style format in this complete version of Central Florida Matters, posted on line 6/17/2010. Feature length – 01:42:33

Note: Desta and Steve will be taking a break from Central Florida Matters’ usual every 3-week edition of the program to enjoy a week or so at the beach with children and grandchildren and without microphones! So the next edition of Central Florida Matters will post on Thursday, July 29, 2010 and every 3-weeks thereafter.

 

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Hear the stories of 3 local men now homeless in Seminole County and the attention provided to them by the Sanford HOPE Team. Listen to a one-on-one conversation with Seminole County Sheriff, Donald F. Eslinger. Get a mid-term update on pressing county issues from Bob Dallari, Chairman of the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners. And hear commentary from Mimi Bruce, president of the Oviedo, Florida Historical Society, on the occasion the society’s recent occupancy of their new home. These are the issues and voices featured in a traditional radio-style format in this complete version of Central Florida Matters, posted on line 5/27/2010. Feature length – 01:57:48

 

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Understanding the problem and the players on the homeless front in Seminole County, Florida. Hearing Seminole teachers’ point of view on the recent Merit pay proposal. Visiting Heavenly Hoofs in Kissimmee, Florida where special needs children from Oviedo experience the therapeutic adventure of horseback riding. And commentary from Winter Springs resident and mental health counselor, Cade Resnick, on the health of the community – 30 days after Nadia Bloom’s rescue. These are the issues and voices featured in a traditional radio-style format in this complete version of Central Florida Matters, posted on line 5/6/2010. Program length – 01:06:42
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Take a tour of Central Winds Park, an award winning recreational facility in Winter Springs, Florida. Hear how a local reverend and a rabbi are coping with the economy in Seminole County. Recognize April’s Administrative Professional Week with visits to the top administrative assistants at the Catholic Diocese of Orlando and Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training and Support./ And hear a commentary from Oviedo resident Megan C. Sladek on issues surrounding the city of Oviedo’s charter review committee. These are the issues and voices featured in a traditional radio-style format in this complete version of Central Florida Matters, posted on line 4/15/2010.Feature length – 01:04:26
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Journey back 100 years back to the founding of Slavia, Florida. Gain a perspective on the status of the Oviedo Marketplace mall from the president of its merchants’ association. Join local middle schools girls as they expand their career horizons through a day of hands-on exploration of science and engineering. And hear a commentary from the city of Winter Springs’ charter review committee chairman, Charles Lacey. These are the issues and voices featured in a traditional radio-style format in this complete version of Central Florida Matters, posted on line 3/25/2010. Program length – 01:10:15
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One-on-one with State Representative Sandy Adams discussing the critical budget decisions facing the Florida Legislature as it begins the new session.

Advancing economic development in the cities of Oviedo and Winter Springs, Florida. Describing the method and importance of the 2010 Census to local communities. And commentary from political science professor, Dr. Michael Hoover. These are the issues and voices featured in a traditional radio-style format in this complete version of Central Florida Matters, posted on line 3/4/2010.
Feature length – 54:44