Over the past year, our weekly roundtable program Florida Matters has brought together scholars, politicians, entrepreneurs, engineers and artists to discuss the important issues in our state.

This week, we’ll take a look back at the last year and revisit some of the area’s most important concerns including: growth management, transportation, health care and affordable housing. Listen Now

This week's Florida Matters features excerpts from the following programs, which reflect the issues identified as most important to our community:

• Education - "An After School Special: Superintendents Speak Out"
  (October 4th, 2005)
• Transportation - “The Tampa Beltway Proposal: Pros and Cons”
  (August 11, 2006)
• Growth Management - "Florida’s Disappearing Farm Land"
  (June 16th, 2006)
• Environment - “The Health of the Tampa Bay Estuary”
  (August 18, 2006)
• Housing - "Florida Matters “Affordable Renting”
  (September 15th, 2006)
• Health Care - "The State of Florida’s Emergency Rooms"
  (May 19th 2006)
  
  For more information about WUSF's Ascertainment Survey 2006 click here.

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.

Learn more about WUSF's Ascertainment Survey 2005.
Tell us what you think. Take WUSF's Ascertainment Survey 2006.