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

 
 

Florida Matters “Sarasota County Growth” (first aired November 16, 2007)

 

Arial view of Sarasota

This week on Florida Matters: Sarasota County's cultural scene, beautiful beaches, and warm weather attract folks from all over the country.  But not everyone agrees on how best to manage its rapid growth. We'll hear what the various sides have to say about growth in Sarasota County.
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Guests:
Fred E. Tower III - North Port City Commissioner
Jon Thaxton - Sarasota County Commissioner
Dan Lobeck - Homeowner Association Lawyer
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

  Sarasota Herald Tribune - After slow-growth triumphs, activists reset their sights
  Sarasota Herald Tribune - Two activists relish victory over 'growth machine'
  Sarasota Herald Tribune - Supermajority rattles Sarasota business sector
  Sarasota Herald Tribune - Voters cast ballots against growth
  Sarasota Herald Tribune - Supermajority passed in Sarasota county and city
  Charlotte Sun-Herald – Direct impact
  Lakeland Ledger - Voters Put On The Brakes
  Venice Gondolier - Barbetta reflects on first commission year
  Bradenton Herald - Managing growth; Hometown Democracy too extreme
 

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.