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December 2010 News Releases

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Honors Local Veterans with Wreaths Across America Day at Greenwood Cemetery (December 9)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Further Enhances Public Safety on International Drive (December 6)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Rings in the Holiday Season With a Little Downtown Magic (December 6)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Proclaims UCF Knights Day in the City of Orlando (December 4)
The BS To Save Christmas For Downtown Orlando (December 2)
Orlando Fire Department to Remember Fallen Hero (December 1)

November 2010 News Releases
Orlando's Amway Center Tower to Turn (RED) In Honor of World Aids Day on December 1 (November 30)
City of Orlando Hosts Free Used Cooking Oil Recycling Event for Residents After the Thanksgiving Holiday (November 24, 2010)
Installation of the Jack Kazanzas Star on Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando Marks Start of Holiday Season (November 19, 2010)
Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium to host ecomagination “Treasure Hunt” behind the scenes at the annual Florida Classic (November 19, 2010)
Orlando Fire Department Extinguishes Hunger in Central Florida (November 18, 2010)
Honor, Courage and Commitment: Mayor Dyer Salutes Our Veterans with the Orlando Veterans Day Parade (November 11, 2010)
Mayor Dyer Appoints “Mayor” of Amway Center (November 2, 2010)

October 2010 News Releases
City of Orlando Transforms Shopping Center to Better Serve Residents (October 18, 2010)
Mayor Dyer Takes to the Water in the Fight Against Breast Cancer (October 15, 2010)
Mayor Dyer Tours Downtown Orlando’s Newest Restaurant Just Steps from Amway Center (October 15, 2010)

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Joins City of Orlando Firefighters to Respond in Pink (October 14, 2010)
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan to Tour Local "Green" Apartments for Seniors (October 11, 2010)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Florida State CFO Alex SinkJoin Groundbreaking for the University of Florida’s Research and Academic Center at Lake Nona (October 5)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Invites Every Central Florida Resident to the Amway Center Community Open House (October 1)

September 2010 News Releases
Traffic and Parking Advisory: Amway Center Opening Events (September 30)
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake (September 24)
Amway Center Buses to Hit the Roads in Downtown Orlando (September 21)
Orlando's Holden-Parramore Community Added to National Register of Historic Places (September 21)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Invites Every Central Florida Resident to the Amway Center Community Open House (September 21)
The City of Orlando and GE Form Partnership to Create Local Jobs and Improve Energy Efficiency (September 20)
City of Orlando to Hold Amway Center Transportation Exercise (September 17)
President Obama Announces Appointment of Mayor Buddy Dyer (September 16)
Save the Date: State-of-the-Art Amway Center Officially Opens for the First Time as Mayor Dyer Delivers State of Downtown Address (September 15)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Host 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff (September 14)
Mayor Dyer Joins the City of Orlando Fire Department to Honor New York Firefighters of September 11 Tragedy (September 10)
Mayor Buddy Dyer and Veterans Advisory Council Recognize U.S. Military In Honor of National POW-MIA Day (September 9)
HUD to Make Major Funding Announcement to Ease the Impact of Foreclosures Throughout Orlando and Florida (September 9)
Opening Weekend Takes Shape at New State-of-the-Art Amway Center (September 8)

Drano “Royal Flush” Set For September 8 (September 7)

August 2010 News Releases

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Community Volunteers Provide the Less Fortunate with IDignity (August 25)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Celebrates the 27th Annual National Night Out (August 2)
Orlando Mayor Dyer and District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz Welcomes Orlando Family to their First Home (August 2)

July 2010 News Releases

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Participate in KaBOOM! Playground Build at Windsor Cove (July 28)
AirTran Airways Continues Major Expansion in Orlando (July 27)
City of Orlando Accepts Grant to Save Firefighter Jobs (July 26)
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan and the Carroll Adams Group Celebrate Colonialtown Neighborhood Center Reopening (July 15)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Hosts Community Service Project to Showcase Cities of Service Grant Opportunities (July 2)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Invites Orlando to Celebrate July 4th at Lake Eola with Fireworks at the Fountain (July 1)

June 2010 News Releases
Orlando Awarded "Cities of Service Leadership Grant" (June 30)
Congresswoman Brown Hosts Free Job and Community Resource Fair (June 21)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Breaks Ground on New Roadway Project (June 17)
Central Florida Kicks off $37M ChargePoint America Programwith Electric Vehicle Charging Station Unveiling at Orlando City Hall Plaza (June 17)

Florida Citrus Sports Shootout to Pair UF-UCF in First College Game at Amway Center (June 17)
Mayor Dyer Tells "Orlando's Rail Story" to America's Mayors (June 14)

Mayor Dyer Encourages Residents to Recycle Unused Electronics (June 10)
Central Florida Women to Gather in Celebration of the late Marilyn Mennello, a ‘Woman of True Grit’ (June 10)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Celebrates Five Years of Revitalization Efforts in Parramore (June 4)
Call for Resident Photos for 2011 Historic Preservation Board Calendar (June 3)
Mayor Dyer Invites the News Media to Participate in Interactive Hurricane Preparedness Training (June 2)

May 2010 News Releases
Orlando Mayor Dyer Joins the Orlando VA Medical Center to Unveil 3-D Model of New Lake Nona Campus and Plans for Veterans Memorial Park (May 27)
Orlando Mayor Dyer and Experts with the Harlem Children’s Zone Host the Florida Children’s Initiative Replication Workshop (May 26)
Mayor Dyer and Chief Demings Announce Summer Public Safety Initiative (May 25)
CFO Sink and Orlando Mayor Dyer to Hold Disaster Preparedness Workshop and Small Business Roundtable in Orlando (May 21)
Pedal Into Work With Mayor Buddy Dyer for National Bike to Work Day (May 18)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Proposes Rules to Stop Gas Stations from Scamming Consumers (May 18)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Lead Community Forum on SunRail Job Opportunities (May 13)
Mayor Dyer and Commissioner Ortiz Celebrate the Four Year Anniversary of the Hispanic Office of Local Assistance (May 11)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Works-along with OUC to provide "Power" for Residents (May 10)
Orlando Fire Department Receives Notification of Safer Grant Award (May 7)
Orlando To Host NBA All-Star 2012 (May 4)

April 2010 News Releases
City of Orlando Commissioner Oath of Office Ceremony (April 30)
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Announces $1 Million Gift (April 29)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Works-Along With Local Volunteers to Help Prevent Lake Pollution (April 14)
Mayor Dyer Hosts 5th Annual Neighborhood & Community Summit (April 9)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Opens the First Seniors vs Crime Project Office in Orlando (April 7)

Downtown Orlando sees the forest for the trees (April 2)
White House Environmental Chief to Visit Orlando (April 1)

March 2010 News Releases
Downtown Orlando sees the forest for the trees (April 2)
White House Environmental Chief to Visit Orlando (April 1)
Mayor Dyer Raises Awareness about Crime Prevention with Central Florida High School Students (March 26)

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Encourages Residents and Businesses to Support Earth Hour 2010 (March 26)
Orlando-Area Charity to Google: “We’ll give 100 grand if you give us internet that’s 100 times faster” (March 25)
Mayor Dyer to Honor Orlando Fire Department Staff at Promotional Ceremony (March 24)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Celebrates 14th Annual Children’s Week (March 24)
Prescribed Burn to Occur in Baldwin Park Area Today (March 24)
Mayor Dyer Co-Hosts Regional Rail Briefing with Tampa and Lakeland Mayors (March 24)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Works-Along with Local Volunteers (March 23)
Mayor Dyer Hosts 5th Annual Neighborhood & Community Summit (March 22)
Buddy Jam 2010 Slam Dunk for the Children of Parramore (March 17)

Mayor Dyer Announces Opportunity for Orlando Residents to Purchase Homes at Affordable Prices (March 15)
Help Orlando and Mayor Dyer Get Googling (March 11)
Orlando City Commissioner Phil Diamond Hosts Annual District 1 Spring Picnic (March 10)

Orlando Mayor Dyer Encourages Residents to Vote (March 5)

February 2010 News Releases
City of Orlando Employees Raise More than $345,000 for Central Florida Charities through Workplace Giving Campaign (February 25)
Orlando Mayor Dyer Celebrates Black History Month (February 24)
Mayor Dyer, Commissioner Lynum, Magic COO Alex Martins and Kia Motors Unveil Central Florida’s Seventh Reading and Learning Center (February 22)
Building on An Incredible Decade (February 18)

Mayor Dyer's Annual State of the City Address (February 18)
City Year to Serve the City of Orlando (February 11)
Mayor Buddy Dyer Brings Back the Blues (February 9)
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan and The Carroll Adams Group Celebrate Reeves Terrace Recreation Site Re-opening (February 3)
Mayors Dyer and Crotty Pave Way for Electric Vehicles in Central Florida (February 2)
Mayors Dyer and Crotty Pave Way for Electric Vehicles in Central Florida (February 1)

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January 2010 News Releases

Mayor Dyer's Annual State of the City Address (January 28)
"Trail of Trees" Comes to the City of Orlando (January 20)
2nd Annual College Fair for Parramore Youth (January 12)
City of Orlando Mayor's Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Announces 2010 Commemoration Events (January 12)

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