Economic Forum - "It's The Economy Stupid - Part I"I

The Forum will be led by Dr. Ayse Somersan, emeritus professor and retired dean from the University of Wisconsin, and moderated by Rob Lorei, News & Public Affairs for WMNF Radio and Managing Director of "Florida This Week" on WEDU.   The discussion format will include insights and commentary from guest panelists:
 Rick Edmonds – Media Business Analyst and Leader of News Transformation for the prestigious Poynter Institute out of St. Petersburg, Florida
 Raul Elizalde - former Wall Street research director/strategist and President of Sarasota-based Path Financial Investment Management
 Kelly Kirschner – City of Sarasota Mayor and Commissioner
 Augi Schmitz, host of the online political program, “The Edge,” will join Lorei in moderating the event.