2005 - The Year In Review - December 2005 Florida Matters


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Hosts: Carson Cooper and Susan Giles Wantuck
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Florida Matters - December, 2005 - The Year in Review

2005 in Review On the next edition of Florida Matters: from Schiavo to hurricanes, outrageous gas prices to a wild real estate market; we'll take a look at the top stories that impacted Tampa Bay and West Central Florida in 2005.

Plus, we'll hear the unique perspective and insightful commentary of St. Petersburg Times Columnist Howard Troxler.

Join Carson Cooper and Susan Giles Wantuck for the next edition of Florida Matters, Friday, December 2nd, at 6:30 pm and Saturday, December 3rd, at noon on WUSF 89.7, Your NPR Station. Listen now.


Online Resources: 2005 Top Topics

Terry Schiavo Case

Affordable Housing, the Regional Real Estate Market & Growth Management

Oil Drilling in the Gulf of Mexico


About Florida Matters

"Florida Matters" is WUSF 89.7's newest 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 2005. 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.


Past Topics on Florida Matters

• PLAYGROUNDS TO PARKING LOTS: What are the makings of an ideal community? Learn more. (News Special- December, 2005)

• Tampa Bay Prepares for the Big Storm Learn more.
(FM - November, 2005)

• The Energy Crunch: Lessons Learned From Katrina and Rita Learn more.
(FM - October, 2005)

• An After School Special: Superintendents Speak Out Learn more. (News Special, October, 2005)

• Early Child Health Care: Are Florida's Children Getting an Early Start? Learn more.
(FM - September, 2005)

• What's Going On in the Region's Housing Market? Learn more. (FM - August, 2005)

• Can We Pave Our Way Out of Gridlock? Learn more. (FM - July '05)

• Education in Florida Learn more. (FM - June '05)

• Monet to Mozart: Can the Arts Bring New Life to Downtown Tampa? Learn more. (News Special, May, 2005)

• Behind Bars: Conditions Inside Florida's Prisons and Jails Learn more. (News Special, April, 2005)


Florida Matters WUSF Hosts Carson Cooper and Susan Giles Wantuck

Carson Cooper

Susan Giles Wantuck

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.

Susan Giles Wantuck has hosted "All Things Considered" since 1997. She also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Susan is a second generation journalist; her father, Martin Giles, is a veteran broadcaster in Tampa Bay.


Florida Matters WUSF Host Robin Sussingham

Robin Sussingham

Robin Sussingham has collaborated with WUSF as a contributing correspondent since June 2005. She frequently reports on stories of interest in Polk County . Robin formerly hosted "Talk of the City" and "All Things Considered" for NPR member station KCPW in Salt Lake City, Utah.