On Wednesday, March 24, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will co-host a “Regional Rail Briefing” along with Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio and Lakeland Mayor, Gow Fields. The purpose of the historic gathering is to provide key stakeholders a better understanding of what Florida’s first high speed rail line will mean to their communities and how these communities can work together to take full advantage of the incredible opportunities that will come with the creation of this rail line.
WHO: Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio, Lakeland Mayor Gow Fields along with leaders from the government, business and civic communities from Orlando to Tampa
WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Lakeland Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland, Florida
Earlier this year, in his 2010 State of the City Address said that, “Rail between Orlando and Tampa Bay… and one day to all of Florida…is an incredible opportunity. More than a symbolic connection, we have the chance to harness the power of a true coast-to-coast “Economic Super Region…”