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Florida Matters

Florida Matters is WUSF's weekly current affairs show that explores the events, ideas, politics and issues that matter to Floridians.

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Lakewood Ranch Weathers Economic Storms

Lakewood Ranch Weathers Economic Storms

Host Robin Sussingham has a one-on-one conversation with Rex Jensen, president and CEO of Schroeder -Manatee Ranch.Jense... Read more

3 Dec 2019

28mins

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Florida Matters 2019 In Review: Honey Bees, Coral Reefs, And The Environment

Florida Matters 2019 In Review: Honey Bees, Coral Reefs, And The Environment

We look back at the state of bees, the role of invasive species, endangered sea turtles and efforts to save Florida Cora... Read more

31 Dec 2019

27mins

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Rural Areas Continue Planning For Future Growth

Rural Areas Continue Planning For Future Growth

Mass transit in Tampa Bay's densely populated big cities grabs the headlines. But there's a case to be made that transpo... Read more

22 Oct 2019

28mins

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Clearing Up The CBD Confusion

Clearing Up The CBD Confusion

You see it being sold everywhere now. You saw it everywhere even before it became legal on July 1st.  Is it regulated? I... Read more

31 Jul 2019

27mins

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'Cat Tale' Tells The 'Wild, Weird Battle To Save The Florida Panther'

'Cat Tale' Tells The 'Wild, Weird Battle To Save The Florida Panther'

The tale of how the panther was led back on the road to recovery has several twists and turns, including a "happy ending... Read more

14 Feb 2020

27mins

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How Tampa And Orlando Airports Are Changing To Make Travel More Convenient

How Tampa And Orlando Airports Are Changing To Make Travel More Convenient

Projects are underway in Tampa and Orlando to reduce traffic congestion at airports, security screenings are becoming mo... Read more

8 Oct 2019

27mins

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Transportation Issues In Tampa Bay's Growing Cities

Transportation Issues In Tampa Bay's Growing Cities

With the population in the Tampa Bay area growing so has the traffic. Transportation leaders have proposed many ideas ab... Read more

15 Oct 2019

22mins

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"One Small Step" To Reduce Toxic Talk

"One Small Step" To Reduce Toxic Talk

Over the next few weeks, WUSF will be sharing stories produced for One Small Step, the latest project from StoryCorps. E... Read more

11 Sep 2019

27mins

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Florida Seafood Past and Present

Florida Seafood Past and Present

Historians and local old-timers say that once, Tampa Bay was overflowing with delicious oysters. And that some rivers, l... Read more

20 Aug 2019

27mins

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Sea Turtles Make A Comeback

Sea Turtles Make A Comeback

They've had to battle shark attacks, pollution, massive beach developments and confusing light sources -- but sea turtle... Read more

16 Jul 2019

27mins

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Vaccination Is Key To Preventing Hepatitis A

Vaccination Is Key To Preventing Hepatitis A

This week on Florida Matters we discuss the concerns of more than 28 hundred cases of hepatitis A being diagnosed in Flo... Read more

29 Oct 2019

27mins

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The Buzz On Florida's Honey Bees

The Buzz On Florida's Honey Bees

Florida is one of the top states in the country in honey production, with some of the finest quality honey you can find.... Read more

2 Oct 2019

27mins

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Senator Bill Nelson, "This Is Not The First Time That Lies Have Been Used In American Politics."

Senator Bill Nelson, "This Is Not The First Time That Lies Have Been Used In American Politics."

In a conversation with the ACPL director, former Congressman Dennis Ross and with former State Senator Rick Dantzler, fo... Read more

5 Nov 2019

28mins

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Saving Florida's Coral Reefs

Saving Florida's Coral Reefs

Florida's coral reefs are in trouble. Scientists say they've been declining for decades. But researchers have very recen... Read more

27 Aug 2019

27mins

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The Keto Diet Is Super Hot Right Now

The Keto Diet Is Super Hot Right Now

Look up "keto cookbooks" and you find a plethora of options: Quick and Easy Ketogenic Cooking, Southern Keto, Ketogenic ... Read more

18 Jun 2019

50mins

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What To Read This Summer

What To Read This Summer

Summer is the time when we dream we'll have the leisure to sit down with a good book, or several. Maybe you want to use ... Read more

2 Jul 2019

27mins

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A Taste Of Florida's Wine Industry

A Taste Of Florida's Wine Industry

It might be one of the state's best kept secrets, but Florida wine making is a billion dollar industry! There are dozens... Read more

7 Aug 2019

27mins

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"Chasing The Moon": A Conversation With Filmmaker Robert Stone

"Chasing The Moon": A Conversation With Filmmaker Robert Stone

July 20th marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, one of the most significant achievements in U.S. his... Read more

9 Jul 2019

26mins

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Despite Long Lines Theme Parks Are A Big Attraction

Despite Long Lines Theme Parks Are A Big Attraction

Guests include:Gabrielle Russon, Tourism Reporter with the Orlando Sentinel.Amanda Norcross, Senior editor of Trip Advis... Read more

26 Nov 2019

27mins

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USF President Judy Genshaft Retires

USF President Judy Genshaft Retires

After 19 years as President of the University of South Florida, Judy Genshaft is stepping down at the end of this month.... Read more

25 Jun 2019

27mins

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