Past Speakers
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October 21, 2024
Dr. Susan A. MacManus, Professor Emeritus, USF, and Political Analyst for Tampa’s WFTS-TV (ABC Action News)
Susan A. MacManus, Ph.D. – two-time COSSPP Alum (B.A. Political Science ‘68 and Ph.D. Political Science ‘75) – has been honored by numerous publications for her work as a prominent political scientist.
MacManus has served at numerous institutions and universities before retiring from the University of South Florida in 2018 as a Distinguished University Professor. She currently serves as the political analyst for Tampa’s WFTS-TV (ABC Action News) where she breaks down the world of Florida politics for viewers. -
October 14, 2024
Columbus and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
No meeting! Enjoy the Federal Holiday!
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October 7, 2024
No Meeting
ECOT luncheon is canceled today to allow members to prepare and evacuate for Hurricane Mitch.
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September 23, 2024
ECOT Board of Directors Election Day
Members will hear from those nominated for BOD and vote. There will also be a member survey concerning the club and information on accessing the directory on our website.
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September 16, 2024
Bemetra Simmons, President and CEO, Tampa Bay Partnerships
Bemetra Simmons is the president and chief executive officer of the Tampa Bay Partnership, a coalition of regional business leaders working together to improve the personal and economic well-being of Tampa Bay
residents.
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September 9, 2024
Ronald Weaver, Stearns Weaver Miller, Shareholder
Mr. Weaver has handled hundreds of permitting and zoning cases, Comprehensive Plan amendments; major transportation, comprehensive plan and property rights analyses, advocacies, or settlements for major resorts, office buildings, general retail, planned communities, regional malls, and mixed use communities. His representation includes Florida, California, and Nevada developers and government entities on concurrency, property rights and state and federal funding projects, including a $1.3 billion roadway, a $56 million people mover, city redevelopment and downtown plans, proportionate fair share agreements and property rights; as well as wetlands mitigation agreements and credits, sea level rise issues and eminent domain issues, and has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and Tampa Bay Real Estate Hall of Fame.
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August 26, 2024
Bonnie M. Wise, Hillsborough County Administrator
Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie M. Wise is a longtime public servant with extensive experience in executive leadership, public finance, and municipal bonds. Appointed County Administrator in 2020, Bonnie leads a diverse county with 1.5 million residents, more than 5,000 employees, and an annual budget of over $9 billion. Bonnie advocates for an atmosphere of innovation and collaboration among County employees, public- and private-sector stakeholders, and the broader community with her mantra of “one team, one county, and one community.”