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2004 News Releases

2004
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)

November
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)

October
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)

September
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)
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)

July
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)

June
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)

May
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)

April
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)

March
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)
Parramore Task Force Final Meeting (Mar. 17)
Festival of Speed (Mar. 12)
Pack of Bikers Converge at Wall Street Plaza (Mar. 12)
Spring Fiesta in the Park (Mar. 10)
St. Johns River Celebration (Mar. 10)
Mayor to Welcome Cyclists to Festival of Speed  (Mar. 10)
Mayor Dyer to Declare John Young Day in Orlando (Mar. 2)

February
Mayor's Condolences of Passing of Bob Haven  (Feb. 29)
Mission Possible . . . A Community Prepared (Feb. 25)
Mayor & Commissioner Break Ground on Smith Center Pool (Feb. 20)
Hazardous Weather Awareness Week (Feb. 19)
Mayor Dyer to Open HOLA Partnership Office (Feb. 17)
Mayor's Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission to Honor Student Humanitarians (Feb. 13)
Valentine's Tea Dance with Mayor & Fire Chief (Feb. 12)
Fallen Firefighter Remembrance
Firefighter John Lewkowicz Memorial (Feb. 10)
Community Panel On Police Pursuits Findings (Feb. 09)
City to Present the 'Still Got it Going On' Dance (Feb. 4)
Senior Health Checks Work-Along (Feb. 3)

January
Mayor Announces $7,500 Homeownership Benefit for City Employees (Jan. 29)
Mayor Announces Opening of New Pre-K Classes (Jan. 28)
Kitson & Partners, LLC New Dubsdread Managers (Jan. 27)
Mayor Dyer Announces Hola Office Partnership (Jan. 22)
Mayor & Commissioner Announce Hola Office (Jan. 21)
City of Orlando Ends Qualifying Period (Jan. 16)
Mayor Dyer Announces Surplus (Jan. 15)
Mayor Dyer Goes Wireless in Downtown (Jan. 14)
Mayor to Announce Downtown Technology Initiative (Jan. 14)

2003 Press Releases

For more information contact:
Lauren Hames, Office of the Mayor
407-246-3106