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Host: Carson Cooper
Produced by: WUSF Public Broadcasting
E-mail: letters@wusf.org

 
 

Florida Matters “Leadership Vacuum” (October 19, 2007)

 

While lawmakers are dealing with takes, insurance and the state budget, are state and local leaders looking at the bigger picture of a 21st century Florida? We'll take a look on this week's Florida Matters.

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Guests:

Hillsborough County Commissioner Mark Sharpe – District 7

Former State Senate President Tom Lee

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.
 

Online Resources

  St. Petersburg Times – State Politics
  St. Petersburg Times - PolitiFact.com
  St. Petersburg Times - The Buzz – Florida Politics Blog
  St. Petersburg Times - Howard Troxler’s Blog
  Tampa Tribune – Politics
  Tampa Tribune – Political Safari
  Tampa Tribune – March on Politics
  Orlando Sentinel – Politics
  Orlando Sentinel – Central Florida Political Pulse
  Miami Herald – Political Currents
  Miami Herald – Naked Politics Blog
  Florida Capital News
 

About Florida Matters

 

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 2006.

   
 

Florida Matters Host Carson Cooper

 
Florida Matters 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.