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March 2008 News Releases

Mayor Dyer Announces Administrative Changes (Mar. 31)
Mayor Dyer Announces I.R.I.S Camera Initiative (Mar. 24)
City Announces Additional Bond Purchase for Community Venues (Mar. 3)

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February 2008 News Releases

City Announces Additional Bond Purchases for Community Venues (Feb. 29)
Mayor Dyer Calls on Community to Join Parramore Kidz Zone Mentoring Program (Feb. 20)
Regional Commission on Homelessness Develops Plan to End Homelessness in 10 Years: Regional Leaders to Announce Formation of Permanent Commission (Feb. 12)
Kobe Bryant to Recognize High Academic Achievers during After-School All-Stars Orlando Rally at Amway Arena: The NBA star and After-School All-Star Ambassador to receive key to the city (Feb. 1)
Mayor Dyer Hosts 2nd Annual Blues-B-Q: Thousands to fill City Hall Plaza for FREE concert (Feb. 1)
 

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January 2008 News Releases
 

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Commissioner Stuart Host Open Completed Park System in Baldwin Park (Jan. 25)
District 1 City Commissioner Phil Diamond and Police Chief Demings to Open New Substation (Jan. 25)
Mayor Dyer to Break Ground on City’s Newest Fire Station (Jan. 24)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Announces Success of Illegal Gun Bounty Program and Launches New Safety Initiative: Community-based initiatives aimed at breaking the culture of silence that fosters crime (Jan. 23)
FHSAA agrees to 2-year football finals extension with Orlando (Jan. 22)
City of Orlando Mayor's Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Announces 2008 Commemoration Events: Events Honor the Life and Legacy of Civil Rights Leader (Jan. 17)
Mayor Dyer to Open Downtown Information Center, Launch Ambassador Program (Jan. 16)
Rolling Roadblocks Planned Nightly on I-4 in Downtown Orlando (Jan. 16)
Mayor Dyer, City Council to Approve Gang/Violent Crime Prevention Positions (Jan. 14)
Mayor Dyer to Swear in Orlando’s New Police Chief (Jan. 9)
City of Orlando, UCF Host House of Moves Grand Opening at FIEA (Jan. 4)
 

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December 2007 News Releases
 

Mayor Buddy Dyer to Ring In Holiday Season at Local Wal-Mart (Dec. 20)
City to Halt Construction Projects at Pine Castle Jeep Range Site (Dec.6)
Orlando Project Homeless Connect Event Scheduled for December 7, 2007: 600 Homeless Expected at Downtown Recreation Center Orlando joins 40 cities across the US in National Initiative to Lift Homeless Back to Self-Sufficiency (Dec. 6)
Mayor Dyer Illuminates Downtown Orlando with Holiday Lights Orlando (Dec. 5)
City of Orlando Hatches Incubator: Mayor Dyer and Commissioner Wyman Forge Partnership with UCF to Launch City's First Business development Center (Dec. 4)
 

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November 2007 News Releases

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Transitions Police Administration: Mayor Appoints First Female Police Chief in Orlando’s History (Nov. 27)
Mayor Dyer Announces Orlando Police Department Leadership Changes (Nov. 27)
Workshops Seek Public Input to Guide the Orlando “Main Street” Program (Nov. 27)
City of Orlando Fire Department Achieves Highest Ranking for Fire Departments: Mayor Dyer’s public safety initiative allocates funding to attain number 1 ISO rating (Nov. 20)
Mayor Dyer and Fire Chief Reynolds to Make a Major Safety Announcement (Nov. 19)
Orlando Salutes Our Veterans at 8th Annual Veterans Parade in Downtown Orlando (Nov. 8)
Innovative Public – Private Partnership Gives Permanent Homes and Jobs to Homeless: Mayor Dyer to Open Safe Haven and Sobik's Enterprise Center at Maxwell Gardens (Nov. 7)
Three First-time Homebuyers Choose to Buy in Parramore Neighborhood: Mayor Dyer’s Pathways for Parramore Initiative Continues to Lead Revitalization Efforts through Housing (Nov. 5)
Accelerated Reading Rally with District 6 City Commissioner Ings (Nov. 2)

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October 2007 News Releases
 

Orlando Police Department and Mayor Dyer Announce New Operation: Operation Delta Puts 200 Plus in Handcuffs (Oct. 30)
Mayor Dyer Plants the Seeds of the Future: Mayor Dyer Works-Along as part of "Green Works Orlando" (Oct. 30)
City of Orlando Fire Department Arson Dog Undergoes Recertification Training: Live Demonstrations Today (Oct. 24)
Orlando Fire Department Installs smoke Alarms to Save Lives (Oct. 23)
17th Annual Jack-O-Lando's Pumpkin Palace at Dover Shores Community Center (Oct. 22)
City to Open Second "Green" Fire Station (Oct. 22)
Orlando City Commissioner Phil Diamond hosts Annual District 1 Fall Picnic (Oct. 18)
Mayor Dyer and City Families, Parks and Recreation to hold lights on Afterschool Rally October 18: 7500 Rellies Nationwide aim to raise awareness about Afterschool Programs (Oct. 18)
City of Orlando, Orange County and OUC partner to Protect the Environment (Oct. 11)
Mayor Dyer, City Commissioner Ings and Magic Center Adonal Foyle unveil computer lab (Oct. 11)
Mayor Dyer joins Domestic Violence Campaign: Mayor Proclamation will be announced at event in commemmoration of Harbor House's 30th Anniversary (Oct. 4)
Orlando Opens First "Green" Fire Station in Florida (Oct. 1)

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September 2007 News Releases

Golf Tournament to benefit Orlando Youth: Orlando Mayor Dyer and Commissioner Betty T. Wyman to Host 8th Annual Kids Klassic Golf Tournament (Sept. 26)
Mayor Dyer and his Veterans Advisory Council recognize U.S. Military in honor of National POW-MIA Day (Sept. 21)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer takes LEED on Critical Issue (Sept. 20)
Mayor Dyer Kicks-off Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (Sept. 11)
Mayor Dyer and City of Orlando Fire Department honor Victims of September 11 (Sept. 10)
Mayor Dyer and Hooked On Phonics honor Local Literacy Leaders (Sept. 10)
Mayor Dyer Kicks-Off Arts Business Institute in Orlando (Sept. 5)

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August 2007 News Releases

Mayor Dyer and Commissioner Lynum open Parramore Heritage Park: Parramore Revitalization Efforts continue through Pathways for Parramore Initiative (Aug. 24)
City of Orlando's Parramore Kidz Zone project receives National Recognition (Aug. 24)
Mayor Dyer Appoints Hispanic Affairs Advisor (Aug. 23)
Mayor's Neighborhood Matching Grant Funds of $1000 - $5000 now available for Fiscal Year 2007-2008: Application Deadline October 26, 2007 (Aug. 9)
Mayor Dyer makes Major Announcement in conjunction with 2007 National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running
(Aug. 8)
Mayor Dyer Celebrates National Night Out in the City Beautiful  (Aug 6)
City of Orlando names Project Director for Community Venues (Aug. 6)

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July 2007 News Releases

Commissioner Lynum, Key Architect for the City Venues "Blueprint for a Sustainable Economy," Speaks to Young Black Professionals: Black Partnership of Florida, Inc, and Circle of Friends will host 'Power Lunch' (July 17)
New Parking Garage Provides Additional Access to Downtown Orlando: Mayor Dyer and Commissioner Lynum open Eco-Friendly Jefferson Street Garage (July 17)
Mayor Dyer to hold Workshop on City Budget (July 16)
Mayor Dyer "Works Along" at Central Florida Crimeline  (View the photos) (July 5)
Mayor Dyer Invites Orlando to Celebrate 4th of July at Lake Eola with Fireworks at the Fountain:  Special Festivities to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Lake Eola Fountain (July 3)

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June 2007 News Releases

District 5 City Commissioner Daisy W. Lynum and Community Organizations host Industry Business Forum for Community Venues: Community Meeting provides overview of Development and Construction process generating $1 Billion in Local Economic Impact (June 21)
Mayor Dyer's Pathways for Parramore Initiative continues to lead Revitalization Efforts through Housing: Preserving the Neighborhood and Promoting New Home Ownership is Top Priority (June 19)
Mayor Dyer's Pathways to Parramore Initiative reaches 2 year Milestone: New data shows a quarter of Parramore youth impacted through Parramore Kidz Zone (June 15)
Orlando Police Department and Mayor Dyer Announce New Operation to Combat Rise in Violent Crime (June 13)
CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS: 2008 City of Orlando Historic Preservation Board Calendar to Include Residents' Photos (June 13)
Regional Commission on Homelessness Holds First Meeting (June 11)
Orlando's Cultural Arts Community Pumps Tens of Millions of Dollars into the City's Economy: National study quantifies the key economic role played by Orlando's nonprofit arts industry (June 8)
Mayor Dyer and District 2 Commissioner Betty Wyman Announce Nike Shoe Donation: 600 Pairs of Shoes to Benefit Youth in the After School All Stars Program (June 5)

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May 2007 News Releases

Mayor Dyer and the Office of Emergency Manageement are ready for the Hurricane Season...Are You?
National Hurricane Week Starts June 1 (May 30)
Public Safety and Illegal Gun Bounty Program Update (May 24)
Mayor Announces Administration Transition (May 22)
Spin Your Wheels through Orlando with Mayor Dyer: May 18 is Bike to Work Day (May 17)
City of Orlando Hatches Incubator: Mayor Dyer and Commissioner Wyman forge partnership with UCF to launch Business Development Center (View Photos) (May 9)

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April 2007 News Releases

2006 City of Orlando Workplace Giving Results:  Dedicated City Employees raise more than $300,000 for local charities (Apr. 17)
District 5 City Commissioncer Daisy W. Lynum and Community Organizations host Construction Industry Business Forum (Apr. 17)
National Volunteer Week: Mayor Dyer Recognizes More than 100,000 hours of Volunteer Service provided to local comunity in 2006 (Apr. 16)
Mayor Dyer to help open Blood Donor Station at Florida Hospital Orlando (Apr. 16)
Parking and Traffic Advisory - Sunday, April 15, 2007 (Apr. 13)
Mayor's Task Force Announces Findings and Recommendations to Break Barriers to Attainable Housing (Apr. 12)
Watch the City Council  Workshop (Real Video | Windows Media)
SAVE THE DATE - CITY OF ORLANDO APRIL EVENTS (Apr. 2)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Announces Continuum to City's $110 Million Public Safety Initiative (Apr. 2)

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March 2007 News Releases

Mayor Dyer and District 5 Commissioner Lynum "Welcome Home" Parramore’s Newest Homeowner (Mar. 28)
Orlando To Host WrestleMania® 24 At Citrus Bowl In 2008 (Mar. 21)
City of Orlando Builds on Permitting Services (Mar. 16)
City Commissioner follows through on support of Mayor’s Illegal Gun Bounty Program Pays first reward (Mar. 12)
Orlando Magic Pledge $250,000 to Youth Programming in the City of Orlando (Mar. 5)
Orlando City Commissioner Phil Diamond Hosts District 1 Spring Picnic (Mar. 2)
Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 4 Commissioner Patty Sheehan Open Primrose Plaza with a Variety of Services for Residents (Mar. 1)

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February 2007 News Releases

Orlando Wetlands Park Festival (Feb. 21)
Major Renovations to Begin at Historic Dubsdread Golf Course (Feb 20.)
Lake Nona in Orlando Selected as site for Nemours Specialty Children's Hospital (Feb. 20)
Orlando District 6 City Commissioner Swearing-in Ceremony (Feb. 16)
Thousands to Fill City Hall Plaza for First Blues-B-Q (Feb. 14)
City of Orlando Hosts Informational Housing Fair to Increase Housing Opportunities for Residents (Feb. 9)
Mayor Dyer Calls Local Experts Together for Hazardous Weather Roundtable Discussion (Feb. 9)
Mayor Buddy Dyer, City Commissioners and the Orlando Police Department Announce Citywide Safety Information Series (Feb. 8)
City Commissioner supports Orlando’s Illegal Gun Bounty Program: Pledges first $1,000 reward (Feb. 7)

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January 2007 News Releases

Mayor Dyer to Kickoff 2007 ExtraCredit Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Campaign (Jan. 31)
City of Orlando District 6 City Commissioner Special Election (Jan. 30)
Save the Date – February City of Orlando Events (Jan. 25)
Public Safety Update and Launch of Illegal Gun Bounty Program Prepared Remarks (Jan. 19)
Mayor Dyer Announces New Program to Get Illegal Guns Off Streets (Jan. 19)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Announces 2007 Celebration Events (Jan. 9)
Special Election for District 6 Orlando City Commissioner Update (Jan. 5)

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2006 NEWS RELEASES
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December 2006 News Releases

Mayor Dyer Calls Special Election (Dec. 29)
Orlando and Orlando Magic Complete Development and Operational Agreement (Dec. 22)
Message from the City Clerk (Dec. 21)
Orlando Fire Department Breaks Ground on New Fire Stations (Dec. 13)
Orlando Arena To Become Amway Arena (Dec. 7)
Orlando Fire Department Breaks Ground on New Fire Station #15 (Dec. 6)

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November 2006 News Releases

Mayor Dyer Illuminates Downtown Orlando with Holiday Lights Orlando (Nov. 27)
Commissioner Patty Sheehan and Local Restaurants to Give Thanksgiving Turkeys to 176 Families in Reeves Terrace (Nov. 20)
Mayor Dyer and Local Seniors Celebrate
City of Orlando Beardall Center's 20th Anniversary
Orlando Magic Player Carlos Arroyo and Commissioner Betty T. Wyman Share Thanksgiving Blessings (Nov. 15)
City of Orlando Recreation Staff Tips Off Against Orange County in Charity Basketball Game (Nov. 14)
Orlando Salutes Our Veterans at 7th Annual Veterans Parade in Downtown Orlando
Mayor Dyer to Sign Sister City Agreement with City of Valladolid, Spain (Nov. 1)
Orlando City Commissioner Phil Diamond Hosts Annual District 1 Picnic (Nov. 1)

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September 2006 News Releases

Mayors Dyer and Crotty Unveil History-Making Announcement Regarding Community Venues (Sep. 30)
Mayors Dyer and Crotty to Announce "Today We Make History..." (Sept. 30)
Mayor Buddy Dyer and His Veterans Advisory Council Recognize U.S. Military in Honor of National POW-MIA Day (Sept. 14)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Hosts Pep Rally to Get Golden Knights Ready for Game Day (Sept. 14)
Mayor Dyer Announces Succession Plan for Orlando Fire Department (Sept. 13)
City of Orlando to Host Two Public Workshops on Community Venues (Sept. 5)
Mayor Dyer’s Safe Orlando Task Force Holds First Meeting (Sept. 5)

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 August 2006 News Releases

City of Orlando Tropical Storm Ernesto Update #1 (Apr. 29)
City of Orlando Prepares for Potential Impact of Tropical Storm Ernesto (Aug. 28)
City of Orlando Monitors Tropical Storm Ernesto (Aug. 28)
Statement from Mayor Dyer regarding the Burnham announcement (August 23)
Keep Orlando Beautiful Launches Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (August 18)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Unveils Neighborhood Safety Task Force (August 14)

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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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2004 NEWS RELEASES
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December 2004 News Releases

City of Orlando Finishes Budget Year With
$8 Million Surplus (Dec. 29)
City of Orlando to Close Citizen Debris Drop-Off Site (Dec. 17)
Orlando Baldwin Park Wins ULI's 2004 Award for Excellence (Dec. 17)
Mayor Dyer Work-Along at the Citrus Bowl (Dec. 17)
Commemoration Ceremony 60th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge (Dec. 14)
Orlando City Council Approves Dynetech Centre Developers Agreement (Dec. 13)
Orlando Wetlands Park Festival (Dec. 13)
Busch Series Media Day (Dec. 8)
HOPE VI Grant Initiatives (Dec. 7)
Payment Agreement is Reached - Officers to Receive Longevity and Shoe Allowance Pay (Dec. 2)
Celebrate Orlando Holiday Festival (Dec. 2)
Orlando City Hall Displays Quilt for World Aids Day 2004 (Dec. 1)

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November 2004 News Releases

Fire Services Consolidation Issue (Nov. 30)
Tupperware Presents "Fresh Perspectives" at Orlando's City Hall (Nov. 18)
Mayor Dyer Work-Along with Public Works Litter Crew (Nov. 16)
City of Orlando to Celebrate Dubsdread's 80th Anniversary (Nov. 15)
League Names Orlando a Bicycle-Friendly Community (Nov. 15)
Hurricane Debris Clean-up Winds Down - City to begin Closing Citizen Debris Sites (Nov. 12)
Downtown Development Board Wins 2004 Downtown Achievement Award (Nov. 10)
USHCC Foundation and Ford Motor Company Bring Auto Industry 'Bizfest" to Orlando (Nov. 9)
Mayor to Honor Johnny Damon of the Boston Red Sox (Nov. 8)
City of Orlando Presents the 'Still Got it Going on' Dance (Nov. 4)
Mayor to Honor Veterans at 5th Annual Parade (Nov. 3)

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October 2004 News Releases

Orlando's 33rd Annual Fiesta in the Park (Oct. 29)
18th Annual Fall Craft Fair (Oct. 29)
City of Orlando Introduces Debris Removal Hotline (Oct. 27)
Wednesday Press Conference with City, County, Sports Commission (Oct. 26)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Appoints Press Secretary (Oct. 25)
Active Living by Design Downtown Survey (Oct. 22)
Aquatic Maintenance Work-Along with Senator Bob Graham (Oct. 18)
Mayor Dyer Announces Nonprofit Corporation and Leadership for Performing Arts Center (Oct. 15)
Mayor Dyer to Announce New Pre-K Classrooms (Oct.12)
City of Orlando Presents 14th Annual Jack-O_Lando's Pumpkin Palace (Oct. 12)
Hurricane Debris Removal Information (Oct. 3)
Mayor Dyer Holds News Conference (Oct. 1)

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September 2004 News Releases

Mayor Responds to Fraternal Order of Police (Sept. 30, 2004)
ABC's Art Exhibition and Reception (Sept. 30, 2004)
Hurricane Jeanne Update #13 -- 10:45 a.m. Tues, Sept 28
Hurricane Jeanne Update #12 --Mon. Sept. 27
Hurricane Jeanne Update #11 -- 7:15 a.m. Mon, Sept. 27
Hurricane Jeanne Update #10 -- 7:00 a.m. Mon. Sept. 27
Hurricane Jeanne Update #9 -- 8:50 p.m. Sun, Sept. 26
Hurricane Jeanne Update #8  -- 7:00 p.m. Sun, Sept 26
Hurricane Jeanne Update #7 -- 2:30 p.m. Sun, Sept 26
Hurricane Jeanne Update #6 -- 12:30 p.m. Sun, Sept. 26
Hurricane Jeanne Update #5 -- 11:30 a.m. Sun, Sept. 26
Hurricane Jeanne Update #8  (7:00 p.m. Sun, Sept 26)
Hurricane Jeanne Update #7 (2:30 p.m. Sun, Sept 26)
Hurricane Jeanne Update #6 (12:30 p.m. Sun, Sept. 26)
Hurricane Jeanne Update #5 (11:30 a.m. Sun, Sept. 26)
Code Red Message (Sat, Sept. 25)
Hurricane Jeanne Update #4 (6 p.m. Sat, Sept. 25)
Hurricane Jeanne Update #3 (5 p.m. Sat, Sept. 25)
Hurricane Jeanne Update #2 (Sept. 24)
Hurricane Jeanne Press Briefing (Sept. 24)
Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day (Sept. 21)
Orlando City Hall Presents POW-MIA Display (Sept. 14)
Hurricane Check Presentation (Sept. 14)
2004 Florida Costal Cleanup (Sept. 13)
Leu Gardens Closing for Hurricane Frances (Sept. 2)
City of Orlando Public Works Advisory (Sept. 2)
Hurricane Frances Update: 6 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 1)

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August 2004 News Releases

City Opens Residential Debris Site for Remainder of the Week (August 31)
Hurricane Frances Update (August 31)
City of Orlando Announces New Centroplex Director (August 30)
Community Clean-Up Day at Greenwood Cemetery (August 27)
Leu Gardens Re-Opening Saturday (August 27)
City Offers Residential Debris Site (August 26)
Mayor Dyer to Receive Hurricane Charley Recovery Check from DaimlerChrysler (August 24)
Community Clean-Up Day at Greenwood Cemetery (August 20)
Hurricane Charley Updates (August 20, 2004)
Hurricane Charley Updates (August 19, 2004)
Mayor Dyer and Chairman Crotty Join to Distribute Ice (August 19, 2004)
Mayor Dyer to Brief Congresswoman Brown, Senator Nelson and Tour City (August 17, 2004)
City of Orlando Debris Removal Information (August 17, 2004)
Leu Gardens Update (August 17, 2004)
Public Briefing on Hurricane Charley (August 16, 2004)
Mayor Dyer Thanks Citizens/OUC Restoring Power (August 15, 2004)
City of Orlando Operations on Monday (August 15, 2004)
City Damage Assessment Update (August 14, 2004)
Damage Assessment Statement (August 14, 2004 8:30 a.m.)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Urges Residents to Stay Indoors (August 13, 2004 11:50 p.m.)
City Residents Urged Not to call 911 for Non-emergencies (August 13, 2004 10 p.m.)
Mayor's Statement on Hurricane Charley (August 13, 2004, 6:00 p.m.)
City of Orlando Updates on Hurricane Charley (August 13)
Orlando Plans for Hurricane Charley (August 12)
City of Orlando Monitors Hurricane Charley (August 11)
Consortium of Downtown Schools to Present Check to Second Harvest Food Bank (August 10)
Blue Ribbon Panel on Education Announcement (August 6)
City of Orlando's Art Extravaganza Displays Summer Camp Participants' Art Work (August 4)
Orlando Celebrates National Night Out (August 3)
School Supply Kick-off (August 2)
Orlando Fire Department to Host Fire Fitkids Graduation (August 2)

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July 2004 News Releases

City to Dedicate New Clear Lake Park (July 30)
City of Orlando to Present Summer Camp Grand Finales (July 16)
City of Orlando Sponsors Dodge Ball "Open Play" Day
Mayor Dyer to Take Part in NLC Roundtable on Disparities in Education and Employment (July 12)

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June 2004 News Releases

Orlando Initiates Government Benchmarking Process (June 24)
Orlando Fire Department Introduces Fire FITKIDS Program (June 21)
Mayor to Proclaim Patriotic Season (June 18)
Mercy Drive Corridor Improvements Ribbon-Cutting (June 18)
Orlando Fire Department Introduces Fire FITKIDS Program (June 18)
Historic Preservation Board Announces Calendar Photographic Competition (June 14)
New Downtown Tenant Announcement (June 14)
City and CNL Employees Support Operation Troop Box (June 10)
World Cup Celebration Offers Chance to Take Home a Piece of Orlando's History (June 8)
Orlando City Artworks Exhibit . . . Art by Those who Serve (June 4)
Mayor Dyer to Assist Tech Outreach Project During Computer Giveaway (June 4)
Nathanel's Hope to make Orlando Smile (June 4)
Orlando and School Board Agree to Move Forward on School Capacity Issue (June 4)

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May 2004 News Releases

Mayor Dyer Announces Tim Johnson as City Permitting Service Division Manager (May 19)
Mayor Pedals to City Hall (May 18)
Mayor Dyer to Join Richard Propes on Tenderness Tour (May 17)
Mayor Gets the Wheels Spinning for Bike to Work Week (May 14)
Mayor Dyer Announces New City Clerk (May 13)
New City Clerk Announcement (May 12)
Sculpture Initiative Premieres at Northlake Park (May 12)
Parramore Task Force Final Meeting (May 11)
City of Orlando Call for Artist (May 10)
Orlando Day Nursery Groundbreaking (May 7)
Mayor Takes it to the Curb to Encourage Recycling (May 6)
Westmoreland Terrace Apartments Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony (May 4)
First Annual Central Florida Mitigation Hurricane Exercise (May 3)

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April 2004 News Releases

Mayor Dyer and Chairman Crotty Announce Miracle Field Dedication (Apr. 30)
LYNX Family Day (Apr. 30)
Dyer Appoints New Chief of Staff; Director of Management, Budget and Accouting; and Director of General Administration
(Apr. 27)
Mayor Hits the Roof for Housing Improvements (Apr. 27)
Mayor Dyer Invites Seniors to Free Senior Forum (Apr. 21)
Rock Lake Park and Community Center Groundbreaking (Apr. 14)
City of Orlando to Receive $500,000 Grant from HUD (Apr. 7)

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March 2004 News Releases

Mayor to Launch Parking Amnesty Month as Part of New Park Smart Program (Mar. 31)
LYNX and City of Orlando to Introduce Wages Partnership (Mar. 29)
Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival Announces Free Performance of Antony & Cleopatra (Mar. 29)
Tinker Field Announcement (Mar. 26)
LYNX and City to Introduce Wages Partnership (Mar. 22)
Trotters Park to Host Equestrian Special Olympics (Mar. 20)