While many of Florida's densely-populated counties experience problems associated with growth — the state's rural counties face problems of their own: Low wages, poverty, and lean county budgets. This week, we'll venture beyond the suburban sprawl to find out how rural counties are coping.
Guests: Curtis Richardson- Florida State Representative
Tracy Whirls - Executive Director, Glades County Economic Development Council, Inc.
Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:30 PM, and Saturday at Noon, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station. Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:00 PM, and Sunday at 10:00 AM, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station.
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Florida Matters WUSF 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.
