City Expansion

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Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick on expanding Coral Gables

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Aug 26, 2016

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Expanding a city can equate to opportunity for many, but what might the repercussions be for expanding too quickly? On this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, we speak with the City of Coral Gables Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick who's looking to enact practical?legislation for city growth.

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Founded in 1887 – Florida A&M University has established itself as one of the state’s most respected school systems. But there’s a lot of work behind the scenes that helped the school become what it is today. Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Executive Director of the FAMU Foundation, talks about their work.

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A Mentor During Trying Times

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast provides one-on-one mentoring to hundreds of children and young adults, but the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic is requiring the organization to re-think the way it works. President and CEO Joy Mahler explains.

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Keeping The Arts Thriving

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The Coronavirus pandemic has gripped the country with fear and anxiety, but many people overlook the benefits cultural organizations can provide during these uncertain times. Steven Seibert, Executive Director of Florida Humanities, discusses the importance of keeping the arts alive.

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Backing Up School Administrators

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2.6 million. That’s how many students are currently enrolled across Florida’s 70-plus public-school districts. With so many young minds to shape – one organization provides assistance to the teachers and administrators who prove instrumental in the classroom. Juhan Mixon, Executive Director of the Florida Association of School Administrators, chats about their work.

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