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17th Annual Wheels for Kids Bike Giveaway Brings Christmas Early

Last updated on December 19, 2018

Santa Claus will join City of Orlando District 4 Commissioner Patty Sheehan, the Orlando Fire Department, Orlando Police Department motors and mounted patrols and community partners to help giveaway nearly 90 bikes to children, ages five to 15, who live in the Reeves Terrace neighborhood.

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17th Annual Wheels for Kids

Last updated on December 17, 2018

Orlando District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan will join forces with City of Orlando firefighters to build nearly 90 bikes that will be donated to children, ages five to 15, who live in the Reeves Terrace neighborhood.

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Local Family is Welcomed to a New Home for the Holidays

Last updated on December 13, 2018

The first affordable home is purchased through the city’s construction of 10 single-family homes in Parramore.

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Give the Gift of Green This Holiday Season

Last updated on December 12, 2018

Tickets are on sale now for the Trash 2 Trends runway event, Orlando’s 6th annual recycled fashion show.

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Community to Honor Fallen Veterans During Wreaths Across America Day

Last updated on December 12, 2018

Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan will join the community at Greenwood Cemetery to honor veterans during the holiday season as part of the national Wreaths Across America Day.

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Highlights a Downtown Built for the Future

Last updated on December 06, 2018

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer delivered his annual State of Downtown address at the Amway Center highlighting the community’s work together over the past 16 years to revitalize Parramore and fuel downtown Orlando’s resurgence through investments in education.

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Deliver Annual State of Downtown Address

Last updated on December 05, 2018

On Thursday, December 6, 2018 Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will deliver his 2018 State of the Downtown Address at the Amway Center.

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The City of Orlando’s 11th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration

Last updated on November 29, 2018

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites Central Florida residents and visitors to ring in the holiday season at the City of Orlando’s 11th annual Tree Lighting Celebration.

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District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill to Give Thanks

Last updated on November 16, 2018

District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill has partnered with Orlando City Foundation, Publix, Shiloh Baptist Church of Orlando and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to host a Thanksgiving Turkey and Trimmings Giveaway.

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South Street Lane Closure Begins Monday, November 19, 2018

Last updated on November 15, 2018

One westbound left lane of South Street will be closed from Liberty Avenue to Magnolia Avenue to accommodate construction of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

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Newly Upgraded Historic Jack Kazanzas Star Installation

Last updated on November 15, 2018

On Sunday, November 18, an Orlando holiday icon will return 50-feet above Orange Avenue with the raising of the Jack Kazanzas Star.

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19th Annual Veterans Day Parade

Last updated on November 08, 2018

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, City Commissioners and the Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council will join the community to honor the courageous men and women of the armed forces at the 19th annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade in downtown Orlando.

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Votes on Election Day

Last updated on November 05, 2018

Mayor Dyer encourages residents to join him tomorrow and get out to vote.

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Join the City of Orlando for the Holidays

Last updated on October 31, 2018

The holiday season is the best time of year to experience the City of Orlando’s wide array of festive and free events, celebrating the community with holiday spirit.

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Central Florida Mobility Week and Go DTO

Last updated on October 31, 2018

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will lead hundreds of Central Florida residents as they pedal into work during the city’s 19th annual Bike to Work Day.

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Ribbon Cutting on Northwest Neighborhood Center Playground

Last updated on October 26, 2018

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill will join children at the Northwest Neighborhood Center to cut the ribbon on a brand new playground, which the children at the center helped design

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Save the Date: State of Downtown Address

Last updated on October 19, 2018

On Thursday, December 6, 2018 Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will hold his 2018 State of the Downtown Address at the Amway Center.

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Turns Up the Heat in the Kitchen

Last updated on October 17, 2018

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is hitting the kitchen and joining more than 20 middle school students from the City of Orlando’s After-School All-Stars program for the five-week “Kids Cook With Heart” program.

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Mayor Buddy Dyer Brings Attention to the Issue of Senior Hunger

Last updated on October 15, 2018

Tomorrow, on national World Hunger Day, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will join with Seniors First, Inc. to highlight the issue of senior hunger with the free screening of the documentary, “Leftovers."

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Announces New Police Chief

Last updated on October 11, 2018

Today, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced the appointment of Orlando Rolon, a 25-year Orlando Police Department veteran, as the next Police Chief of the City of Orlando.

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Celebrates National Walk to a Park Day

Last updated on October 09, 2018

In recognition of National Walk to a Park Day Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is joining children from Lake Eola Charter School for a 10-minute walk to Lake Eola Park.

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The Addition of Curry Ford West Market Street to Main Streets Program

Last updated on October 08, 2018

At today’s City Council meeting, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Orlando City Council voted to approve funding for the addition of Curry Ford West Market Street to the Orlando Main Streets program.

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Show Us Your Sustainability: The City of Orlando Calls for Artists

Last updated on September 20, 2018

Keep Orlando Beautiful is seeking local fashion designers and artists to create innovative looks made from materials that would otherwise be headed to the landfill or recycling facility.

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2018 POW-MIA Recognition Ceremony

Last updated on September 13, 2018

On September 14, 2018, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and his City of Orlando Veterans Advisory Council will host an official POW-MIA ceremony to honor United States military prisoners of war.

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City of Orlando Continues to Add Affordable Housing for Residents

Last updated on August 29, 2018

On Friday, August 31, 2018, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill will join with development partner InVictus Development, LLC to celebrate the groundbreaking for Parramore Oaks.

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Historic Agreement Ushers in New Era for UCF, Lake Nona Medical City

Last updated on August 21, 2018

Cancer patients soon will benefit from a one-stop research and treatment center through a University of Central Florida project that also returns $50 million invested by local governments and the developer of Lake Nona Medical City.

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Home-Sharing Ordinance Allows Residents to Rent a Portion of Home

Last updated on August 15, 2018

The City of Orlando recently made changes to its code to allow residents greater flexibility in renting out a portion of their home, condo or apartment to guests for short-term stays.

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City of Orlando Launches Beta Website

Last updated on August 13, 2018

The City of Orlando’s Digital Services Team has officially launched the city’s new Beta website at beta.orlando.gov.

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State of the City: With 60 Reasons to Love Orlando

Last updated on August 03, 2018

On Tuesday, August 7, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will join the Central Florida community to deliver his 2018 State of the City Address and share the city’s recent accomplishments, announce future initiatives and this year, celebrate 60 reasons to love Orlando.

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City of Orlando is the Purple Heart City

Last updated on August 02, 2018

On August 2, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will join with Orlando Police Chief John Mina, City Commissioners and the Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council to proclaim the City of Orlando as an official Purple Heart City.

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Helps Downtown Ambassadors “Gear Up”

Last updated on August 01, 2018

On Wednesday, August 1, the new Downtown Ambassador Program will officially launch and Ambassadors will be out on the streets assisting patrons in downtown Orlando.

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Mayor Buddy Dyer to Join Teachers, Campers for Summer Learning Day

Last updated on July 11, 2018

On July 12, 2018, Summer Learning Day, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will assist 30 certified teachers with a lesson for students at the City of Orlando’s Dover Shores Neighborhood Center.

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Celebrate July 4th at Lake Eola Park

Last updated on July 03, 2018

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites Central Florida residents and visitors to celebrate the July 4th holiday at Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando for the 41st annual Fireworks at the Fountain event.

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Tinker Field History Plaza Opens for Residents to Reflect

Last updated on May 07, 2018

Last week, Tinker Field History Plaza officially opened for residents, recognizing 100 years of Orlando baseball and Civil Rights history in the City of Orlando.

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Redevelopment Opportunities Available in Mercy Drive Area

Last updated on May 01, 2018

The City of Orlando is currently seeking proposals for the redevelopment of two city-owned properties located in the Mercy Drive area into quality residential development.

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Tinker Field History Plaza Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Last updated on May 01, 2018

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill and Orlando City Commissioners will join the community for the official Tinker Field History Plaza ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Submit Photos for the 2019 City of Orlando Historic Preservation Board

Last updated on April 30, 2018

The City of Orlando’s Historic Preservation Board is seeking photographs capturing the beauty of the built historic streetscape and landscape enhancements in the city to feature in its 2019 calendar.

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City of Orlando Offers Free Trees to Residents

Last updated on April 26, 2018

As a part of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s One Person, One Tree initiative, the City of Orlando, in partnership with Arbor Day’s Energy Saving Trees program and with funding from OUC and the Florida Forest Service, is providing Orlando residents with up to two free trees per household during the spring planting season.

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Earth Day Work Day at City Hall Plaza

Last updated on April 19, 2018

Celebrate Earth Day with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orlando City Commissioners as they join residents, downtown workers and local businesses at City Hall Plaza to reaffirm the community’s commitment to becoming one of the most sustainable cities in the nation.

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Movieola Returns to Lake Eola Park from April through August 2018

Last updated on April 17, 2018

Beginning on Friday, April 27, the City of Orlando invites residents and visitors to attend Movieola, a free monthly movie series shown on the East Lawn at Lake Eola Park in downtown the last Friday of every month through August.

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City of Orlando’s Fair Housing Act 50th Anniversary

Last updated on April 11, 2018

On Thursday, April 12, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill and District 6 City Commissioner Samuel B. Ings will join with the community to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.

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Orlando Students Committed to College

Last updated on April 10, 2018

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and City Commissioners will join high school seniors involved in city youth programs to celebrate their decision to pursue higher education.

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The City’s Newest Signature Entertainment Event, Orlando Sound Bites

Last updated on April 04, 2018

On Saturday, April 7, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s encouraging Orlando residents and visitors to attend the City of Orlando’s newest signature event, Orlando Sound Bites.

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Village on Mercy

Last updated on April 04, 2018

On Wednesday, April 4, leaders from Ability Housing, the City of Orlando and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation will break ground on a new multifamily housing development, Village on Mercy.

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Meet Me at the Park

Last updated on April 02, 2018

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is collaborating with The Walt Disney Company — including Disney|ABC Television Group and ESPN — to help fund a local park improvement project in Orlando through the annual “Meet Me at the Park” Earth Month campaign.

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Earth Hour 2018

Last updated on March 23, 2018

The City of Orlando will join more than 180 countries and 7,000 cities for Earth Hour.

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Orlando Youth Will Spend Spring Break Volunteering in Puerto Rico

Last updated on March 17, 2018

Thirty-two students from City of Orlando youth programs are traveling to Puerto Rico during their spring break to perform various service projects assisting with the island’s Hurricane Maria recovery efforts, and are visiting colleges.

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Renovated Gilbert McQueen Park

Last updated on February 23, 2018

On Wednesday, February 28, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 6 City Commissioner Samuel B. Ings and District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill will join residents to officially open the renovated Gilbert McQueen Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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New Fitness Station at Blue Jacket Park

Last updated on February 20, 2018

This Tuesday, Feb. 20, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 3 City Commissioner Robert F. Stuart will officially open a new outdoor fitness facility at 75-acre Blue Jacket Park, increasing the opportunity to get more residents active.

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Historic Downtown Building Owner Donates Arts and Cultural Asset

Last updated on January 22, 2019

Today at the Orlando City Council meeting, the city formally accepted the donation of the Rogers Building to ensure the preservation of this historic building and the continuation of the arts offerings the building has provided for decades.

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Parramore Kidz Zone Expands to Kaley Square

Last updated on January 11, 2018

The effective strategies developed, tested and currently in use in the Parramore Kidz Zone (PKZ) program in Parramore will be expanded for residents of the Holden Heights neighborhood.

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The City Invites Community to Commissioner Oath of Office Ceremony

Last updated on January 08, 2018

On Monday, January 8, Mayor Buddy Dyer invites Orlando residents to attend the Oath of Office ceremony for City Commission Districts 1, 3 and 5.

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City of Orlando Launches Weekly Parramore Farmers Market on Saturday

Last updated on January 06, 2018

This Saturday, the City of Orlando will launch a new weekly Farmers Market in Parramore.

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City of Orlando and UCF Announce National Championship Celebration

Last updated on January 04, 2018

In recognition of UCF Football’s perfect season and national championship, the City of Orlando, the Downtown Development Board and the University of Central Florida will host a FREE block party on Church Street.

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