Dr. Susan A. MacManus is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor Emerita (Department of Government and International Affairs, School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies). From 1998 to 2015, she was a political analyst for WFLA News Channel 8 (Tampa’s NBC affiliate). Since 2016, Dr. MacManus has been the political analyst for ABC Action News (Tampa’s ABC affiliate). She is a featured columnist on safiereview.com, a widely read Florida-based political website, and has appeared on every major broadcast and cable television and radio network. Dr. MacManus is Florida’s most-quoted political scientist. She is not affiliated with any political party.

Dr. MacManus has authored or co-authored numerous publications on Florida politics, including Florida’s Minority Trailblazers: The Men and Women Who Changed the Face of Florida Government, Politics in Florida, Young v. Old: Generational Combat in the 21st Century, and Targeting Senior Voters. She and her mother, Elizabeth, also authored two local Florida history books: Citrus, Sawmills, Critters & Crackers: Early Life in Lutz and Central Pasco County and Going, Going, Almost Gone: Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Pioneers Share Their Precious Memories.

Dr. MacManus received her M.A. from the University of Michigan and Ph.D. from Florida State University.  She will offer a not-to-be-missed presentation about local Florida politics on May 1st, 2024.

Enjoy a Delicious Meal

Entrees:

1. Carved Roast Pork with Rosemary Shallot Sauce
2. Chicken Piccata
3. Bourbon Glazed Salmon

Vegetable du Jour
Garden Salad Bar
Assortment of dressings

Rolls & Butter
Chef’s selected desserts

Decaf Coffee, Iced Tea, Ice Water