Commissioner Patty Sheehan - May, 2012
 

Dear District Residents,

Our society seems to be that of immediate gratification and always wanting for something that is brand-new. But we also have to remember to embrace the memories and to work at saving some of our history. One way the City of Orlando is trying to save a small piece of Orlando history is by saving part of the Round Building which is located on the corner of Orange Avenue and Anderson Street. The portion of the Round Building that we are working to save is called the Brise Soleil. The Brise Soleil is the decorative (sort of honeycomb shaped) band that goes around the exterior of the Round Building.

We would like to raise private money to save the Brise Soleil and use it in other locations, thus saving a part of Downtown Orlando’s History. The Brise Soleil could be used in sections in different ways in all different locations throughout the City. Part of it could be use as a sculpture or set into the ground as a decorative path or even as a sun screen (its real intended purpose) at one of our new Sun Rail Stations.

How and where we would use the Brise Soleil has not been determined, but while that is being figured out, we’d like to raise money to save this piece of history, so we don’t lose it when the round building is demolished.

If you’d like to help support this cause, a 501(c)3 account has been setup and you can make a tax deductable donation to  “Strengthen Orlando” and in the notation section of your check, please put either “Saving Round Building History” OR “Brise Soleil”. You can then mail your donation to:

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OTHER INFO

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For this months events, be sure to click on the District 4 Links on this webpage and then select "CALENDAR of EVENTS".

Another helpful link on this webpage is also under District 4 Links and it is titled "ISSUES - (Streets, Sidewalks, Code Enforcement & so Much More!) Report them (online or via telephone)"  This will give you info on how to report everything from potholes, to broken sidewalks to Code Enforcement issues.

If you would like to receive the crime updates from Master Police Officer Evan Cantrall, please e-mail him at Evan.Cantrall@CityofOrlando.net

 If you need assistance with any city-related issue, please feel free to contact me at (407)246-2004, or e-mail at Patty.Sheehan@Cityoforlando.net.
 

Thank you,

Patty Sheehan
Commissioner, District 4
City of Orlando
400 S Orange Avenue, 2nd Floor
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-2004 - Phone
(407) 246-3010 - Fax