Orlando Commissioner Robert Stewart to retire after 20 years; launches "Orlando History Makers" podcast
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Commissioner Robert Stewart announced on the "Orlando History Makers" podcast that he will retire after 20 years in office and recorded an interview with former Mayor Glenda Hood as a "gift of history" for listeners; he encouraged residents to explore local historical resources and future episodes.
Orlando City Commissioner Robert Stewart told listeners at the start of a recorded "Orlando History Makers" episode that he will retire from his commission seat after 20 years of public service and that he created the podcast to preserve local stories.
"Very soon, I'll be retiring from my position after 20 years of service to the citizens of Orlando," Stewart said in the episode's opening remarks. He described the podcast as "a gift of history" and said he intended to use short interviews to share stories about people who shaped the city.
Stewart introduced former Mayor Glenda Hood as his first guest, thanked her for joining the show and used the conversation to highlight Hood’s community-building initiatives. At the end of the recording, Stewart encouraged listeners to consult local archives for details: "If you want facts and things and great stories, they're on the website" and referenced historycenter.org, orlandolandtrust.org and orlandomemory.org.
Stewart closed the episode by reiterating the podcast’s purpose: to value the city's past, learn from it and encourage future leaders. He said listeners should look for more installments of "Orlando History Makers."