The City of Orlando convened a half-day meeting on May 18, 2011 titled “Orlando: Choosing the Future after the Great Recession.” Partners included the Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government, University of Central Florida, the Reubin O’D. Askew Institute on Politics and Society, University of Florida, and the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation. The purpose of the meeting was to explore strategies the city might pursue in strengthening its community...
Past Reports
January 28, 2011
Jacksonville, Fl
In September 2010, public television broadcast a program titled “Florida: Choosing the Future.” This program was produced with support from the Fred Friendly Seminars, the Florida Humanities Council, WEDU-Tampa, and the Reubin O’D. Askew Institute on Politics and Society at the University of Florida. Its purpose was to promote a broad-based discussion among Florida’s community leaders on the nature of Florida’s public...
September 23, 2010
Florida: Choosing the Future was a unique television special that covered critical issues facing Florida, its leaders and its people as Floridians move forward economically, politically and socially. WEDU planned a statewide premiere broadcast on Thursday, September 23 at 9:00pm. The program was a one hour discussion including major leaders and thinkers who have shaped and will continue to shape Florida.
The program wass produced by WEDU in association with Fred Friendly Seminars and...
October 30, 2009
Orlando, Fl
The meeting will focus on ways in which our state can meet the needs of persons with disabilities and elders who will need in-home or residential care in the years to come. As you know, Florida has the one of the largest populations of residents 65 years and older, and the number of seniors who are 85 and older is growing much faster than the national average. Assuring that these individuals receive the care they need in the...
March 17, 2008
Tallahassee, Fl
At some time in our lives, we, or someone close to us, will experience a questionable consumer transaction. In some cases, this experience will be little more than an annoyance. In other cases, however, it could have significant long-term fiscal and emotional consequences. Consider these statistics: According to a report by Florida’s Office of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability, 202,356 complaints were...
