Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 2 Commissioner Tony Ortiz and the City of Orlando will host the 5th annual City of Orlando Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff on Thursday, September 15, to celebrate the influence of Hispanic culture in Orlando.
Florida Division of Emergency Management officials are urging beachgoers along the entire Florida Atlantic Coast to use caution as a high risk of dangerous rip currents is expected through Friday
Sen. Gary Siplin (D-Orlando) will host his first “Homeowners’ Summit” on Thursday, September 1st, 2011. The purpose of the event is to provide a one-stop shop for constituents to get an update on recent legislative insurance reforms, information on foreclosure prevention, mortgage assistance, home weatherization and rehabilitation, as well as hurricane preparedness and property/casualty insurance coverage.
The 9th Annual Onyx Awards themed The Art of It All, will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel located at 9840 International Drive Orlando, Florida on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 6 pm.
The Orlando Magic was honored with the Corporation of the Year award from the Florida Minority Supplier Diversity Council (FMSDC) at their annual conference.
RLF/TranSystems, LLC – a professional services consulting firm focused on architecture, engineering, security consulting, strategic planning and management – recently announced it was awarded a $15 million, five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic Division.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 2 Commissioner Tony Ortiz will work-along with the Semoran Business Partnership and more than 300 community volunteers in an effort to further beautify the Semoran Boulevard neighborhood.
Senator Gary Siplin (D-Orlando) will continue visits to local Orange County High Schools to encourage students to adhere to the new dress code laws, which resulted from legislation he sponsored during the 2011 Legislative Session.
Orlando's Mayor Buddy and Commissioner Daisy Lynum (District 5) will, for the first time under the city's BLUEPRINT program, recognize nine outstanding women business owners who have demonstrated their success throughout Central Florida.
Today's tough economy makes it challenging to invest in our children's education and future, and purchasing school supplies can be especially expensive. Stretch your family's back-to-school budget with these smart saving tips:
RLF, a leading Winter Park-based architecture, engineering and interior design firm, has announced the addition of three new employees to its team of talented professionals.
K. Hovnanian Homes, a nationally recognized homebuilder since 1959, recently began construction on Millennia Park, a new, single-family home community located near I-4 and the Florida Turnpike, just minutes from the Mall at Millenia.
Marcel Williams of Ocoee graduated Friday, August 12, 2011 from Austin Peay University in Clarksville, TN with a bachelor degree in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing.
The Games People Play: The Evolution of Video Games exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando, has been extended through September 25, 2011, due to its popularity since opening July 2. The exhibit was originally set to close on September 10.
Congresswoman Corrine Brown (District 3) announced Monday, Parramore is on track to receive a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Orange County Commissioner Jennifer Thompson (District 4) will host a Back to School Day event on Saturday, August 13th, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Meadow
Woods Magic Recreation Center.
Orlando Magic kicked off back to school efforts Wednesday, with the team participating in a field day with 200 campers at the Englewood Neighborhood Center.
Seniors First, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to helping the elderly live independently through programs like Meals On Wheels, was recently awarded a $375,000 grant, for remodeling, from Dr. Phillips Charities.
Join Commissioner S. Scott Boyd, District 1, on Saturday, August 13th for a fun-filled back-to-school event at Orlo Vista Park, 1 North Powers Drive from 2pm – 5pm. In addition to backpack and school supplies giveaways, participants can enjoy family-friendly activities, service and information exhibits, music and snacks.
Vocals Illustrated, a children’s performance choir, where singing, performing, drama, dance, and rhythm skills are taught on a weekly basis, is accepting enrollment for their Fall 2011 classes.