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2005 NEWS RELEASES
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December 2005 News Releases

Local Companies Team with Commissioner Patty Sheehan to Deliver Bikes to Children in Need (Dec. 21)
City of Orlando Emergency Manager Shares Emergency Preparedness Insight (Dec. 15)
World-Renowned Artist Rigoberto Torres Brings Talents to Rock Lake Elementary School in the City of Orlando
Downtown Orlando Skyline Gets a Quick Change (Dec. 9)

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November 2005 News Releases

Mayor Buddy Dyer Illuminates City Hall Plaza with Holiday Lights Orlando (Nov. 29)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Joins Downtown Maintenance Employees for Holiday Planting Work-Along (Nov. 23)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Illuminates City Hall Plaza with Holiday Lights Orlando (Nov. 23)
Holiday Tree Sale in Downtown Orlando (Nov. 23)
Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando Magic Guard Steve Francis and District 4 Commissioner Patty Sheehan Share Thanksgiving Blessings with Reeves Terrace Families (Nov. 22)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 3 Commissioner Vicki Vargo Officially Open Rosemont Community Center (Nov. 18)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Congratulates Parramore Students for Completing UCF/City Reading Camp (Nov. 18)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Speaks to Jones High School Students (Nov. 15)
Orlando Launches OPD Substation in Parramore (Nov. 15)
Mayor Appoints Chief Administrative Officer (Nov. 14)
Orlando Salutes 6th Annual Veterans Parade in Downtown Orlando (Nov. 10)
Mayor and Police Chief Launch Orlando Police Department Recruiting Community Panel (Nov. 10)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Appoints Chief Financial Officer (Nov. 4)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 3 Commissioner Vicki Vargo Officially Open College Park Community Center (Nov. 1)
Downtown Orlando’s 34th Annual Fall Fiesta in the Park (Nov. 1)

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October 2005 News Releases

UCF to Celebrate Grand Opening of FIEA, Announce Microsoft Agreement (Oct. 31)
Orlando City Commissioner Phil Diamond Hosts District 1 Picnic to Celebrate Wadeview Park Renovations (Oct. 27)
Hurricane Wilma Update (Oct. 24)
Hurricane Wilma Press Conference (Oct. 24, 11 a.m.)
Hurricane Wilma Press Conference (Oct. 24, 8 a.m.)
City of Orlando Prepares for Hurricane Wilma (Oct. 21)
City of Orlando Prepares for Hurricane Wilma (Oct. 20)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Kicks-off One Great Day for Downtown Orlando with 1,200 Students (Oct. 18)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Joins Public Works Employees for Aquatic Weed Spraying Work-Along (Oct. 17)
Mayor Buddy Dyer and City of Orlando Honored with UCF Partnership Award (Oct. 12)
City of Orlando Partners with Orange County and Orange Public Schools to Launch Unique Neighborhood Amenities (Oct. 4)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Schools
Celebrate Walk to School Day
(Oct. 4)
Workshop to Discuss Downtown Transportation Challenges (Oct. 3)

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September 2005 News Releases

Orlando Among Nine Cities Nationwide Selected to Help Local Families Build Economic Stability (Sept. 29)
Orlando Fire Department Celebrates 120 Years of Service with Fire Prevention Rally (Sept. 22)
Mayor Dyer Lead Mexico Trade Mission to Explore Economic Development Opportunities (Sept. 22)
Mayor Dyer Reaffirms His Vision for Downtown Orlando at Annual State of Downtown Address (Sept. 16)
Mayor Buddy Dyer and His Veterans Advisory Council Recognize U.S. Military in Honor of National POW-MIA Day (Sept. 15)
City of Orlando Participates in 2005 Florida Coastal Cleanup (Sept. 13)
Tri-County League of Cities Unites to Support Hurricane Katrina Victims and Ensure Preparedness Throughout Storm Season (Sept. 12)
City of Orlando Budget Hearings (Sept. 9)
Postponed: 
City to Recognize National Preparedness Month...We're Ready, Are You? (Sept. 1)
City of Orlando Update Regarding Hurricane Katrina Aftermath (Sept. 1)

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August 2005 News Releases

City of Orlando Update Regarding Hurricane Katrina Aftermath (Aug. 31)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Hosts Pep Rally to Get Golden Knights Ready for Game Day (Aug. 24)
Leu Gardens Event Postponed (Aug. 25)
Mayor Buddy Dyer to Release Veterans Day Parade Applications (Aug. 23)
City of Orlando to Honor Local Children's Advocate and Rename West 50 Soccer Fields (Aug. 19)
Orlando City Council Adopts Recommendations of Special Master for Police Contract (Aug. 17)
Orlando City Commissioners to Host Special City Council Meeting Regarding Fraternal Order of Police Contract (Aug. 16)
Orlando First City in Central Florida Named "Stormready" (Aug. 15)
City of Orlando Named Top-Ranked Government Entity in the Region for Employee Programs (Aug 9)
Parramore Teens Say Goodbye to Summer wtih CityTeenz Back to School Jam at Downtown Rec Center (Aug 4)
City Commissioner Patty Sheehan to Distribute Free School Supplies for Reeves Terrace Children (Aug 3)
Neighborhoods Throughout Orlando Host National Night Out (Aug 2)

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July 2005 News Releases

Mayor Walks Downtown Orlando to find Ways For the City to Become More Pedestrian Friendly (July 29)
Local Teens' Artwork for Downtown Parking Garage (July 29)

City of Orlando Budget Calendar (July 21)
Homegrown Orlando Athlete, Mayor Dyer and Mayor Page District 6 Commissioner to Visit Neighborhood Center (July 20)
City Promotes 10,000 Trees Initiative at Oval Gallery Trees! Exhibit Opening (July 20)
Local City Park to Receive Facelift for Citizens to Enjoy (July 18)
Special Magistrate Sides with City on Police Pay Issue
(July 12)
City of Orlando Volunteer Coaches Honored (July 8)
City of Orlando Budget Camp (July 8)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Goes Door-to-Door to Meet Faces of Parramore Heritage Neighborhood (July 6)

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June 2005 News Releases

Mayor Buddy Dyer Recognized for Breaking the Barriers to Affordable Housing in the City Beautiful
More than 100,000 Expected to Attend Fireworks at the Fountain in Downtown Orlando (June 27)
National Firefighter Safety Stand Down on June 21 (June 20)
City Unveils Pathways for Parramore (June 14)
City to Announce Revitalization Efforts for Orlando Neighborhood (June 9)

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May 2005 News Releases

Mayor Gets Wheels Spinning and Encourages Citizens to Celebrate Bike to Work Day, Friday May 20 (May 18)
Rock Lake Community Gets Unique Hub for Education, Relaxation and Restoration (May 18)
Mayor Announces Administration Changes to Guide City Priorities & Initiatives (May 13)
City of Orlando Recognizes Commitment to Education (May 9)
Bicycling Magazine Names Orlando One of 20 Cities for 2005 Biketown U.S.A. Program (May 9)
Mayor Buddy Dyer and City of Orlando to Recognize Seeds of Peace President Aaron David Miller (May 9)
City of Orlando Makes a Splash with the Opening of State-of-the-Art Pool (May 6)
City of Orlando and Fraternal Order of Police Move to Special Magistrate Hearing for Labor Negotiations (May 4)
City of Orlando Fire Department Celebrates 120 Years of Service (May 4)

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April 2005 News Releases

Mayor Transitions Chief Administrative Officer Position (Apr. 26)
Special Election Estimated Cost Update (Apr. 22)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Reinstated (Apr. 20)
Statement from Mayor Ernest Page (Apr. 20)
More Than 136,000 Hours of Volunteer Service Provided to Local Community in 2004 (Apr. 18)

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March 2005 News Releases

Mistaken Identities, Magic Potions and True Love Take Over at Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival (Mar. 29)
More Than 10,000 City Trees to be Replanted by 2010 (Mar. 29)
Mayor  to Discuss Circuit Judge Bronson’s Recent Decision
City Council Approves Special Election Process and Timeline for City of Orlando (Mar. 21)
Orlando City Commissioners to Host Special City Council Meeting (Mar 14)
Statement from Mayor Pro Tem Ernest Page (Mar 14)
Statement from Mayor Buddy Dyer (Mar. 11)
St. John’s River Cleanup on March 12, 2005
Volunteers Needed!
(Mar. 9)
Hollywood Superstar Rallies Local Middle-school All Stars (Mar. 9)
Orlando Retains Broad and Cassel to Develop Centroplex RFQ/RFP (Mar. 7)

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February 2005 News Releases

Orlando Centroplex Experiencing Record Breaking Events (Feb. 28)
Mayor Opens More Parking Downtown (Feb. 23)
City of Orlando Hosts Moonlight History Stroll Through Greenwood Cemetery (Feb. 23)
Mayor Dyer to Present Governor's Points of Light Award to Frontline Outreach (Feb. 21)
Mayor Dyer to Attend Parramore Heritage Children's Festival (Feb. 18)
Downtown Centroplex Parking Alert (Feb. 17)
Clean-Up Day at Greenwood Cemetery (Feb. 16)
Mayor to Kick-Off Hazardous Weather Awareness Week (Feb. 15)
Delegation from Urayasu, Japan Presents Hurricane Relief Check to Mayor Dyer (Feb. 8)
Mayor Buddy Dyer available for comments on the OUC Water Study (Feb. 7)
Mayor Dyer to Participate in Walk for the Arts (Feb. 3)

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January 2005 News Releases

Free Tax Preparation at Downtown Lynx Station (Jan. 28)
Mayor Dyer Attends Superbowl of Motor Sports (Jan. 28)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Appoints Public Works Director (Jan. 28)
Mayor Dyer Work-Along (Jan. 28)
City of Orlando Hosts Moonlight History Stroll
Through Greenwood Cemetery
(Jan. 27)
Mayor to Deliver 2005 State of the City Address (Jan. 21)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Available to Speak with Press (Jan. 18)
ExtraCredit - Earned Income Tax Credit Campaign Launch (Jan. 11)
Orlando Mayor’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Hosts Activities (Jan. 11)
2005 Orange County Community Traffic Safety Summit
(Jan. 7)
City of Orlando Takes Legal Action in Response to Hoffman Suit (Jan. 6)
OFD Celebrate 120 Years of Service in 2005 (Jan. 5)

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