Central Fl YMCA & SOUTHWEST JAYCEES TO HOST MLK BREAFAST   WHAT: 17th annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast celebrating the life and accomplishments of Orlando’s first African-American elected official, Pappy Kennedy, as well as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday January 21, 2008 Tweet

The recent slugfest between Orlando attorney Juan Lynum and Orlando Magazine’s Jim Clark recently got a moms approach.  Orlando City Commissioner, Daisy Lynum had to weigh in, and as usual brought her seasoned political approach to the melee.    Her comments can be seen here: Tweet

Mr Lynum,   I think you need to study African-American history. The fact is that Florida had the highest rate of lynchings per capita in the entire nation. These were not people who were stopped for broken taillights, but people who gave their lives because of bigotry. They were leaders such as Harry T. Moore, […]

Mr. Clark:   I write to share my disappointment with the bigoted propaganda published in your November 2007 magazine.  Referencing my role in a recent lawsuit, your column concludes that “he offered no evidence”, suggesting this lawsuit did not go anywhere.  There is a process in lawsuits called discovery.  My clients are very pleased with […]

Orlando Magazine has Juan Lynum on the brain.  The local publication recently mentioned that Juan was in the news again.  In a very negative portrayal of Lynum as well as his mother, Orlando City Commissioner Daisy Lynum.  The magazine’s comments can be found here:Juan Lynum is back in the news, and he’s still playing the […]

Affordable Housing and the Revitalization of Inner City Neighborhoods by Jeff Sherman Class C multifamily apartment properties 30 to 50 years old in inner city locations generally begin a slow path to death once the neighborhood becomes low income. A slow deterioration of the property begins due to increased maintenance costs together with decreasing rents […]

   Los Robles Condos For the rental weary of Orlando, the next time you see a sign that says, “Why Rent, When You Can Own”, think Los Robles Condos, located at 4500 Silver Star Road.  This condominium project  is being seen by many as a major commitment by the developer, Sherman Properties to the concept […]