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Florida Matters: Gun Debate

Associated Press

The members of the Manatee Tiger Bay Club recently debated the issues of guns.  This week on Florida Matters (Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 a.m.), we feature highlights of the conversation, which was moderated by  Manatee Tiger Bay Club President Ben Bakker.

The panel includes:

  • John D'Alusio (Executive insurance consultant  for D'Alusio Insurance Consulting Services) 
  • Dennis Maley  (Featured columnist and editor for the Bradenton Times) 
  • Scott Tyler (Palmetto Police Department Chief) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBjteObAAac

Lottie Watts was our Florida Matters producer from 2012 to 2016. She also covers health and health policy for WUSF's Health News Florida .
Carson Cooper served as host of WUSF’s "Morning Edition" for 18 years. He took the job in 2000, after working in Tampa Bay radio for decades. He was a fan favorite of our listeners, bringing his friendly and familiar voice to listeners as they started their weekday mornings.
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