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Florida Matters “Sarasota Growth Referendum” (First aired April 25, 2008)
(from left) Kerry Kirschner, Bill Earl, Ann Kaplan and Pat Neal, with moderator Carson Cooper
On May 6, voters in Sarasota County will decide a major growth issue. The ballot question - if approved - would make it much more difficult to develop rural areas of the county. Hear what a developer, a community activist, a neighborhood association representative, and a former Sarasota mayor have to say about it. Listen now
Guests: Ann Kaplan - Sarasota Coalition of Neighborhood Associations Pat Neal - Neal Communities and Citizens for Quality Life Bill Earl - Citizens for Sensible Growth Kerry Kirschner - Former Mayor of Sarasota and head of the pro-business Argus Foundation
Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:00 PM, and Sunday morning at 10 AM, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station.
Florida Matters is WUSF 89.7's forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community.
Florida Matters addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2006. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.
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Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper
Carson Cooper
Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.
