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What's It All About?

   David Sutta is an Emmy award winning reporter/writer/photographer who brings a lifetime of experience living in South Florida to the web.  He blogs on everything from hurricanes to housing to the hysterics that can only happen... well here!  His blog is updated frequently with bonus content from stories he reports on.  David also breaks stories on this page... so visit often!

   Apart from his work on the CBS4 and on CBS4.com, this blog is a place David shares insight about what you don't hear on television.  Some of the entries are totally opinion based and not to be taken as fact.  David's intention by offering opinions is to help viewers have a better understanding of stories, to promote discussion, and offer up ideas.  

   The images posted on this website were taken by David Sutta who is the sole owner and copyright holder.  CBS News has permission to use these photos as long as a photo credit/watermark is attached.  Any other use including print, web, or any other media is prohibited without the written permission from David Sutta.  To purchase rights please contact David Sutta Photography, LLC. at www.davidsuttaphotography.com


       

About David Sutta

David Sutta joined the CBS4 news team as a reporter in 2007. As a South Florida native he is glad to be back covering his hometown. David's approach to news is somewhat different from the pack. Instead of telling the story he wants to show you the story. You will see this "style" in his live shots and delivery.  In 2008 David won an Emmy for writing and was nominated for reporting.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Prior to moving back to South Florida, David worked as a crime reporter for the NBC affiliate in Fort Myers, Florida. Over five years he covered nearly a dozen hurricanes, several high profile cases, presidential visits, and National Guard deployments. He also produced several in-depth investigations as the station's first Chief Investigative Reporter. Some of those investigations prompted major changes including the way schools are secured and how Florida Highway Patrol does enforcement on the interstate.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David got his start in news at the NBC affiliate in Miami, WTVJ. As an intern he learned as much as possible and quickly became a utility player. On September 11, 2001, in a state of emergency, the station hired him to help keep newscasts on the air. David eventually became an associate producer and then producer. He is credited with helping the station transition to server based newscasts. Some of his systems are still in use there today.

David is a graduate of Florida State University where he co-created and anchored the first student run college show (Sportschop) for network air. He also helped establish and report for FSULIVE, the college's first daily live newscast program. He is a proud member of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI). He attended Miami Killian High School.



Family comes first for David. He's the second oldest out of five children. Despite his allegiance to the Seminoles, David is still an avid Miami Hurricane fan. When the two play each other you should avoid him! When he's not digging up a story you can find David playing basketball, skiing, traveling, and taking lots of pictures.  David is also a freelance still photographer.  From time to time he post his work on this blog.


CONTACT DAVID AT DSUTTA@CBS.COM

Jun 4, 2009 2:42 PM

Tamiami's Last Stand

Posted by Sutta

I was a bit too busy last night to post this... but I wanted to share with you some photos I took at Tamiami Chrysler Wednesday.

The employees (nearly 100 of them) stood in front of the dealership protesting their closure in just days.

Chrysler is shutting down nearly a quarter of their dealerships citing they are poor performers.  However this dealer maintains they were ranked 70th in a field of 3,000 dealers.

While I realize the car companies need to downscale it's hard to say that when you look into the eyes of these men and women... days away from unemployment.

Ray Martinez (pictured below) has been working at Tamiami for 15 years.  He has two children at home including one with special needs.  He told me he's been lying to his family about his job to ease their concerns. However he believes they know... the sleepless nights may have given it away.

 

I'm not sure Obama brought this on.  Any President may have had to force the automobile industry to reform.  It's unfortuante it's happening during the worst recession in history. 

Tamiami's doors close in five days.

 
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What's It All About?

   David Sutta is an Emmy award winning reporter/writer/photographer who brings a lifetime of experience living in South Florida to the web.  He blogs on everything from hurricanes to housing to the hysterics that can only happen... well here!  His blog is updated frequently with bonus content from stories he reports on.  David also breaks stories on this page... so visit often!

   Apart from his work on the CBS4 and on CBS4.com, this blog is a place David shares insight about what you don't hear on television.  Some of the entries are totally opinion based and not to be taken as fact.  David's intention by offering opinions is to help viewers have a better understanding of stories, to promote discussion, and offer up ideas.  

   The images posted on this website were taken by David Sutta who is the sole owner and copyright holder.  CBS News has permission to use these photos as long as a photo credit/watermark is attached.  Any other use including print, web, or any other media is prohibited without the written permission from David Sutta.  To purchase rights please contact David Sutta Photography, LLC. at www.davidsuttaphotography.com


       

About David Sutta

David Sutta joined the CBS4 news team as a reporter in 2007. As a South Florida native he is glad to be back covering his hometown. David's approach to news is somewhat different from the pack. Instead of telling the story he wants to show you the story. You will see this "style" in his live shots and delivery.  In 2008 David won an Emmy for writing and was nominated for reporting.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Prior to moving back to South Florida, David worked as a crime reporter for the NBC affiliate in Fort Myers, Florida. Over five years he covered nearly a dozen hurricanes, several high profile cases, presidential visits, and National Guard deployments. He also produced several in-depth investigations as the station's first Chief Investigative Reporter. Some of those investigations prompted major changes including the way schools are secured and how Florida Highway Patrol does enforcement on the interstate.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David got his start in news at the NBC affiliate in Miami, WTVJ. As an intern he learned as much as possible and quickly became a utility player. On September 11, 2001, in a state of emergency, the station hired him to help keep newscasts on the air. David eventually became an associate producer and then producer. He is credited with helping the station transition to server based newscasts. Some of his systems are still in use there today.

David is a graduate of Florida State University where he co-created and anchored the first student run college show (Sportschop) for network air. He also helped establish and report for FSULIVE, the college's first daily live newscast program. He is a proud member of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI). He attended Miami Killian High School.



Family comes first for David. He's the second oldest out of five children. Despite his allegiance to the Seminoles, David is still an avid Miami Hurricane fan. When the two play each other you should avoid him! When he's not digging up a story you can find David playing basketball, skiing, traveling, and taking lots of pictures.  David is also a freelance still photographer.  From time to time he post his work on this blog.


CONTACT DAVID AT DSUTTA@CBS.COM

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