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Florida Matters “Tampa Bay History ” (August 10, 2007)
The University of Tampa's Plant Hall was formerly the Tampa Bay Hotel.
This week we sit down with two prominent historians to discuss the perils and pleasures of life during Tampa's historic past. We touch on the city’s founding, prominent historical figures and events that shaped our region.
Guests:
Rodney Kite-Powell, curator of the Tampa Bay History Center
Gary R. Mormino - Urban, Immigration, and Florida History Professor at USF St. Petersburg Listen now
(Originally broadcast April 6, 2007)
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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.
