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Frank TorresOctober 6, 2015

Mayors Buddy Dyer of Orlando and Teresa Jacobs of Orange County are heading to Washington D.C on Wednesday to promote the region as part of the “Orlando. You don’t know the the half of it.” initiative. Both mayors will meet with members of Florida’s congressional delegation, as well as other federal officials, to discuss the region’s growing modeling and simulation […]

Frank TorresOctober 5, 2015

With just a month to go before Orlando chooses a new mayor, businessman and veteran Paul Paulson named Elaine Sarlo as communications director on Monday afternoon. Sarlo, who served as a field coordinator for Americans for Prosperity, also worked on the campaigns of Gov. Rick Scott, Agriculture Secretary Adam Putnam, and state Rep. Rene Plasencia. She’s currently president of […]

Frank TorresOctober 5, 2015

In a briefing Monday morning, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the City Council heard a presentation on downtown parking conditions, and ways to move forward in addressing the area’s rapid growth. Among the factors addressed were new residential projects and venues such as the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and planned Major League Soccer stadium. Also reviewed during […]

Frank TorresOctober 2, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, City Commissioner Patty Sheehan, and Soil and Water Supervisor Eric Rollings, announced Friday afternoon that the city intends to buy Constitution Green Park in an attempt to save it’s cherished winding Oak Tree, estimated to be well over 100 years old. “We rolled up our sleeves, looked at options to work […]

Frank TorresSeptember 30, 2015

On Wednesday afternoon, the three candidates for Orlando Mayor made their case before the Orlando Sentinel editorial board as to why they should be the one to lead “The City Beautiful” into the future. During that discussion Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer pledged he would serve a full four-year term saying, “I am unequivocally not running […]

Frank TorresSeptember 29, 2015

Businessman and veteran Paul Paulson says Buddy Dyer is stealing his talking points. Paulson is referring to an email sent out by the Dyer campaign over the weekend that called him a “threat to the progress Orlando has made – and the livelihood of its citizens.” and that the challenger would “steer Orlando backward, away […]

Frank TorresSeptember 24, 2015

Wednesday night, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined local leaders to officially reveal details of the 2015 Calle Orange Festival, an annual celebration of the region’s Hispanic culture. The Festival, now in its 17th year, has become one of the largest events in Orlando. On Sunday, October 25, Calle Orange will fill the streets of downtown with thousands […]

Frank TorresSeptember 24, 2015

On Wednesday night, candidates for Orlando City Council District 6 met to debate who would best to represent the area in the future, other than the incumbent, Commissioner Sam Ings . Realtor Nathan Chambers, insurance agent Marcus Robinson, law professor Ka’Juel Washington, and activist Lawanna Gelzer were all present at the Hope Church. Ings was nowhere to be seen. […]

Frank TorresSeptember 22, 2015

Orlando mayoral candidate Paul Paulson named longtime political operative Mike Shirley as campaign manager. Shirley, 32, has served as campaign adviser for several local campaigns including Orange County Commissioner Pete Clark’s upset win three years ago. Additionally, Shirley served as Field Director for then-candidate Rick Scott’s winning 2010 campaign for governor, as well as State Director […]

Frank TorresSeptember 18, 2015

The Central Florida Housing and Lodging Association told Florida Politics Friday morning that it will be endorsing three Orlando pols in upcoming municipal elections. Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan, and District 6 City Commissioner Sam Ings will all get the support of the powerful interest group in this November’s Orlando city races. […]

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Buddy Dyer and Teresa Jacobs head to D.C. to promote Orlando

Orlando Mayor hopeful Paul Paulson names Elaine Sarlo as communications director

Orlando City Council concerned property owners are hoarding parking downtown

Constitution Green Park announcement turns political in City of Orlando

Buddy Dyer “unequivocally” not running for governor, but would consider UCF presidency

Paul Paulson calls Buddy Dyer a “plagiarist,” would take a $1 salary

Local leaders announce Festival Calle Orange in downtown Orlando

Orlando District 6 debate slams Buddy Dyer, absentee Sam Ings

Orlando Mayor hopeful Paul Paulson names Mike Shirley campaign manager

Tourism trade group endorses incumbents in Orlando city races