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Hosts: Carson Cooper and Susan Giles Wantuck
Produced by: WUSF Public Broadcasting
E-mail: letters@wusf.org |
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Florida Matters: January, 2006 "Red Tide and the Health of the Gulf of Mexico"
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 This past year, we had weeks on end of spoiled beaches and fish kills. Local businesses suffered, too. Hotels, restaurants, fishermen and retail stores felt the economic impact of red tide.
The situation has left many wondering whether red tide worsening and if that's the case, then why? What needs to be done to deal with red tide in the next five to ten years? Do we need to change the way we do business in coastal Florida, based on what we saw in 2005? Those are just some of the questions we asked our guests.
Our panel includes:
- Dr. Cindy Heil, Senior Research Scientist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
- Dr. Barbara Kirkpatrick, Environmental Health Program Manager, Mote Marine Lab
- Mr. James Raulerson, Public Relations Representative St. Pete/ Clearwater Convention & Visitors Bureau
Join Robin Sussingham for Florida Matters, Friday, January 6th, at 6:30 pm and Saturday, January 7th, at noon on WUSF 89.7, Your NPR Station.
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Online Resources: |
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 Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute
Mote Marine Laboratory
St. Pete/Clearwater Convention & Visitors Bureau
Updated Red Tide Information from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute:
Updated Red Tide Information from the Mote Marine Lab START (Solutions To Avoid Red Tide)
Red Tide Alliance
Red Tide Alert
Breathing Easy: Understanding the Impact of Red Ttide on Humans
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About Florida Matters |
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"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.
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| Past Topics on Florida Matters and WUSF 89.7 News Specials |
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• Making Sense of Medicare Plan D Learn more. (FM2 - December 16, 2006)
• The Year 2005 in Review Learn more. (FM1 - December, 2005)
• 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) |
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Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper |
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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.
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Florida Matters WUSF Host Robin Sussingham |
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| 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. |
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