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December 2011 News Releases

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 5 City Commissioner Daisy Lynum and the Orlando Police Department Celebrate Christmas with Windsor Cove Residents and Families (December 14)
Mayor Dyer Welcomes Mrs. World Delegates to the City of Orlando (December 8)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Launches Two New ORLANDO CARES Initiatives Aimed at Youth Education and Youth Crime Prevention (December 6)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Announces Fire Department Management Appointments (December 6)
Buy Local Orlando Smart Phone Application Available on iTunes (December 5)
Orlando Mayor Dyer and District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz Announce $1 Million in Federal Funds Dedicated Towards the Semoran Neighborhood (December 5)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Rings in the Holiday Season with Downtown Orlando Tradition (December 2)
Orlando Solar Bears Urge Fans to Support Community and Outreach Center (December 1)

November 2011 News Releases

City of Orlando Hosts Free Used Cooking Oil Recycling Event for Residents After the Thanksgiving Holiday (November 22)
Installation of the Jack Kazanzas Star on Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando Marks Start of Holiday Season (November 18)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Community Food and Outreach Center Launch Campaign to Help Local Families During the NBA Lockout (November 16)
The City of Orlando's Christmas Tree Arrives at Lake Eola Park (November 16)

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Work-along with City Staff to Install New Sidewalks and Increase Pedestrian Safety in Orlando (November 10)
Let Freedom Ring - Mayor Dyer Salutes Our Veterans With The Annual Orlando Veterans Day Parade (November 9)

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and City Commissioners Celebrate the 50th Birthday of Harry P. Leu Gardens (November 4)
ECHL Premier ‘AA’ Hockey League Expansion Membership approved for Orlando (November 1)

October 2011 News Releases

HRC "On the Road to Equality" Bus Tour Comes to Florida (October 27)
Orlando Mayor Dyer’s 2011 State of Downtown Address (October 24)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Preview State of Downtown Announcement (October 21)
Statement from US Mayors Calling on National Basketball Association and the NBA Players Union to End the Labor Dispute (October 13)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Commemorations President Barack Obama Parkway Opening (October 10)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Hold Annual State of Downtown Address at Amway Center (October 7)

September 2011 News Releases

Amway Center Marks First Anniversary (September 30)
Mayor Buddy Dyer, Commissioner Lynum and Olive Garden Recognize Homeless Individuals Who Worked on Amway Center (September 29)
City of Orlando Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Event and Walk (September 29)
Downtown’s Amway Center Wins International Honors (September 28)
City of Orlando Redistricting Advisory Board Holds Public Meeting (September 27)
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at City of Orlando Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake (September 23)
City of Orlando and Harbor House Volunteers Hit the Streets With OPD Chief Paul Rooney to Raise Awareness on Signs of Domestic Abuse During United Way Days of Caring (September 22)

City of Orlando Approves Two New Neighborhood Districts to Participate in the Orlando Main Street Program (September 22)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Work-along with City Staff in Preparations for the First Hockey Game at Amway Center (September 20)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Host 5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff (September 14)
Making Play a Priority: Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM! Names Orlando one of 151 "Playful City USA" Communities (September 13)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Joins the City of Orlando Fire Department and Orlando Police Department to Remember the Victims of September 11 Tragedy (September 9)
Mayor Buddy Dyer and Veterans Advisory Council Host Annual POW-MIA Ceremony (September 8)

Mayor Buddy Dyer to Engage and Assist Homeless in Downtown Orlando (September 7)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Host 5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff (September 2)

August 2011 News Releases

Mayor Buddy Dyer Releases Veterans Day Parade Applications (August 31)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Launches Fourth Cities of Service Initiative Aimed at Youth Education and Youth Crime Prevention (August 29)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Joins District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz to Help Clean Up the Semoran Neighborhood (August 25)
Mayor Dyer Hosts End of Book Party for the ORLANDO CARES: Mayor Buddy's Book Club (August 24)
Mayor Dyer Join the City of Orlando Fire Department and Orlando Police Department to Remember the Victims of September 11 Tragedy (August 24)
City of Orlando, Harbor House and United Way Partner for Community-wide Public Safety Initiative (August 22)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Help Keep Kids Safe Upon Return to School (August 21)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Make Announcement Today (August 19)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Community Volunteers Provide the Less Fortunate with IDignity (August 18)
City of Orlando Redistricting Advisory Board Holds Public Meeting (August 8)
District 6 City of Orlando Commissioner Samuel B. Ings Hosts Golf Tournament To Benefit Programs for Seniors and Children in District 6 (August 3)
City of Orlando Redistricting Advisory Board Holds Public Meeting (August 2)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Celebrates the 28th Annual National Night Out (August 2)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Celebrates the 28th Annual National Night Out (August 1)

July 2011 News Releases

Orlando Mayor Dyer: "Orlando is in the best financial shape of any major city in Florida." (July 25)
Major New Music Festival Set to Launch this Fall (July 21)
Orlando Calling Live Music Festival Announcement  (July 19)
Lightning Set to Play PreSeason Game in Orlando (July 19)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Hundreds of Residents Celebrate SunRail Kick-Off  (July 18)
Media Advisory: U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Speaks at SunRail Kick-off Event  (July 15)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Invites Orlando to Celebrate July 4th at Lake Eola with Fireworks at the Fountain (July 1)

June 2011 News Releases

Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad Meets with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, City of Orlando Commissioners and Supporters of Central Florida’s Largest Commuter Rail Project (June 28)
Congresswoman Corrine Brown to Host Job Fair in Orlando (June 27)
Media Alert: Mayor Dyer and Connextions Announce Significant Central Florida Expansion (June 24)
District 2 City of Orlando Commissioner Tony Ortiz Continues to Revitalize and Enhance the Semoran Neighborhood (June 15)
Ford Focus Test Drive to Benefit City of Orlando's Parramore Kidz Zone (June 10)
Mayor Dyer to Honor Orlando Fire Department's First Black Fire Fighters (June 10)
Mayor Dyer and City Commissioner Sheehan Help Rebuild Orlando's Iconic Lake Eola Fountain (June 9)
Mayor Dyer to Swear in Orlando's New Police Chief (June 8)

May 2011 News Releases

Mayor Dyer, Commissioner Lynum to Hold Jobs Session for Construction of New Performing Arts Center (May 6)
Pro Soccer and Orlando Mayor Dyer Honor Future Soldiers at Orlando City Soccer Game (May 25)
Mayor Dyer Invites the News media to Participate in Interactive Hurricane Preparedness Training (May 24)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Launches Third Cities of Service Initiative Aimed at Youth Education and Youth Crime Prevention (May 21)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz Announce First Market Street District in the Orlando Main Street Program (May 18)
Mayor Dyer to Provide Update on Performing Arts Center (May 18)
Orlando: Choosing the Future After the Great Recession (May 17)
Mayor Dyer Hosts 6th Annual Neighborhood & Community Summit and Recognizes Neighborhood and Community Leaders (May 16)
Mayor Dyer Hosts 6th Annual Neighborhood & Community Summit (May 13)
City of Orlando’s Parramore Kidz Zone Launches Inaugural Mother’s Day Luncheon (May 6)
Pedal Into Work With Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer for National Bike to Work Day (May 5)

Fifth Third Bank Marks May 3rd with an Announcement to Help Local Homeless Families (May 3)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Announces Leadership Changes (May 3)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Opens New Recreational Activity at Airport Lakes Park (May 2)

April 2011 News Releases

Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 5 Commissioner Daisy W. Lynum Celebrate New Playground at Parramore Heritage Park (April 27)
SAVE THE DATE: Orlando Mayor Dyer Hosts 6th Annual Neighborhood & Community Summit (April 22)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Welcome FixGunChecks.org Truck to Orlando (April 13)
City of Orlando Employees Raise More than $400,000 for Central Florida Charities through Workplace Giving Campaign (April 12)
Amway Center Achieves LEED Gold Certification (April 8)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Proclaims April 2011 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Orlando (April 8)

The Orlando Magic, City of Orlando and OUC Celebrate Green Week with an Amway Center Special Announcement and Garden Planting (April 5)

March 2011 News Releases

Orlando Mayor Dyer Authorizes Extra Yard Waste Collection on Saturday, April 2 (March 31)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Launches High-Impact Service Plan Aimed at Youth Education and Youth Crime Prevention (March 30)
Calling All Photographers! Submit Your Photos for the 2012 City of Orlando Historic Preservation Board Calendar Competition (March 29)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Encourages Residents and Businesses to Support Earth Hour 2011 (March 25)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer mission to Israel leads to new partnership in clinical research (March 24)
Florida Mayors: We can't afford to let Florida get left behind when it comes to High Speed Rail (March 18)
District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz and Semoran Neighborhood Celebrate Groundbreaking of Community Wall (March 17)
Orlando Community Construction Corporation Announces Board of Directors and Begins Search for Project Owner's Representative (March 16)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Reopens Colonel Joe Kittinger Park (March 15)
Orlando Community Construction Corporation Announces Board of Directors and Begins Search for Project Owner's Representative (March 11)

Mayor Dyer, District 2 City Commissioner Ortiz and the Orlando Police Department Certify Another Partner in the City’s Crime Free Multi-Housing Unit Initiative (March 11)
“Because of the hard work of so many people; the state of our City remains strong. No City in America is better positioned to come out of recession faster and stronger. No City in America is better prepared to own the new century.” (March 10)

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's Annual State of the City Address (March 9)
Statement from Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer regarding Florida High Speed Rail (March 4)
High Speed Rail Announcement from Mayors of Orlando, Tampa and Lakeland (March 3)
The Orlando Magic Set to Unveil Ninth Reading and Learning Center Presented by Kia Motors in Central Florida (March 2)

February 2011 News Releases

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Joins District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz to Help Clean Up the Semoran Neighborhood (February 25)
Mayors Dyer and Jacobs and DPAC Announce Next Steps in the Plan for Construction of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (February 24)
City of Orlando and Orlando Magic Host African-American Business Expo Including Business Assistance Workshops for Entrepreneurs (February 16)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz Pursue Federal Funding to Assist Orlando Neighborhoods Impacted by Foreclosures (February 14)
** Save the Date ** Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's Annual State of the City Address (February 8)
Orlando Mayor Dyer and City Council Vote on City-wide Strategy to Regulate Pain Management Clinics to Enhance Public Safety in the City of Orlando (February 7)
Save the Date - Buddy Guy to Perform at the 5th Annual Blues B-Q (February 3)
Media Invited to View Sports Memorabilia and Contents of the Orlando Magic's Old Amway Arena (February 2)
Mayor Dyer and Chief Demings Announce City’s First Crime Free Multi-Housing Unit (February 2)

January 2011 News Releases
Sports Fans Can Own a Piece of the Orlando Magic's History From the Old Amway Arena (January 25)
City of Orlando's Celebrate Black History Committee Announces Events to Commemorate Black History Month (January 24)
City of Orlando to Host the First African-American Business Expo in Honor of Black History Month (January 14)
City of Orlando Mayor's Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Announces 2011 Commemoration Events (January 7)

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