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The 32nd mayor Orlando, Buddy Dyer (John Hugh Dyer Jr.) was born in Orlando on Aug. 7, 1958, and raised in Kissimmee. He graduated from Osceola High School, where he played baseball and football. Dyer received a bachelor's degree in engineering from Brown University and a law degree from the University of Florida. A Democrat, he was elected in 1992 to the Florida Senate, where he served for 10 years, including three as Senate Democratic Leader.
He lost the Florida Attorney General's race to Republican Charlie Crist in 2002. Within months, he entered a special election for mayor prompted by the resignation of Glenda Hood. He won the 20...
He lost the Florida Attorney General's race to Republican Charlie Crist in 2002. Within months, he entered a special election for mayor prompted by the resignation of Glenda Hood. He won the 20...
The 32nd mayor Orlando, Buddy Dyer (John Hugh Dyer Jr.) was born in Orlando on Aug. 7, 1958, and raised in Kissimmee. He graduated from Osceola High School, where he played baseball and football. Dyer received a bachelor's degree in engineering from Brown University and a law degree from the University of Florida. A Democrat, he was elected in 1992 to the Florida Senate, where he served for 10 years, including three as Senate Democratic Leader.
He lost the Florida Attorney General's race to Republican Charlie Crist in 2002. Within months, he entered a special election for mayor prompted by the resignation of Glenda Hood. He won the 2003 race, and was re-elected to his first four-year term in 2004. As mayor, he's known for helping rejuvenate downtown Orlando, awarding millions in tax incentives that assisted in the construction of several high-rises. Dyer also won approval of a $1.1 billion plan to build a new performing arts center, Orlando Magic arena and renovations to the Florida Citrus Bowl.
He lost the Florida Attorney General's race to Republican Charlie Crist in 2002. Within months, he entered a special election for mayor prompted by the resignation of Glenda Hood. He won the 2003 race, and was re-elected to his first four-year term in 2004. As mayor, he's known for helping rejuvenate downtown Orlando, awarding millions in tax incentives that assisted in the construction of several high-rises. Dyer also won approval of a $1.1 billion plan to build a new performing arts center, Orlando Magic arena and renovations to the Florida Citrus Bowl.
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Buddy Dyer talks weight loss on ‘Central Florida Spotlight’
The TV Guy - Orlando Sentinel"Political Connections" also has a brief interview with presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney. He discusses the economy, jobs, Obama and the Tampa convention in August.... -
Buddy Dyer talks weight loss on 'Central Florida Spotlight'
Staff writerIn local public-affairs programming this weekend: ***Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer talks to Greg Warmoth on WFTV-Channel 9's "Central Florida Spotlight." "Dyer responds to questions about his political future and a rumored interest in running for governor,"...Tags: Tampa, Same-Sex Marriage, Weight, Mitt Romney, Health
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Segal: ‘Poisoned’ rapport between Jacobs, Dyer hurts Citrus Bowl
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelFormer Orange County Commissioner Bill Segal told WMFE radio listeners that mayors Teresa Jacobs and Buddy Dyer need to put aside Washington-style gridlock and work out a deal to get the $175 million in stalled Citrus Bowl renovations done. “All... -
Bike to work with Buddy Dyer
Friday is Bike to Work Day, and you can mark the occasion by biking to somebody else's workplace: City Hall.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is promoting bicycle commuting by issuing an open invitation to join him Friday for a ride from Dartmouth Park to City...Tags: College Park (Orlando, Florida)
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Mayors Jacobs, Dyer to meet over Citrus Bowl renovations
On June 6 at 9 a.m. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will meet to discuss what — if anything — to do about $175 million in stalled Citrus Bowl renovations.
The project has been delayed three years, but there's no...Tags: Orange County Convention Center, Teresa Jacobs, Orange County (Florida)
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Orange leaders approve domestic-partner registry
Orange County leaders voted 6-1 on Tuesday to approve a domestic-partner registry, ending a hard-fought battle that had entangled Mayor Teresa Jacobs and gay activists for months.
The new law gives unmarried couples and others many of the notification...Tags: Health, Orange County (Florida), Minority Groups, Human Rights, Labor Legislation
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Rick Scott gears up for re-election
Taking Names the Blog - Orlando SentinelLest you had any doubts, the topic on the mind of many Florida politicians in 2012 is 2014. The Associated Press explained as much in a weekend story on Rick Scott gearing up for re-election – and Democrats gearing up to challenge him. “The... -
UCF fast growth also has consequences
Jeb Bush recently praised UCF for its "meteoric rise."
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said the region has "no better partner" than the University of Central Florida.
UCF is often lauded for how large it's grown — and how fast.
Of course, the former...Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, Jeb Bush, Orlando, University of Central Florida
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Dyer, Jacobs need to resolve differences to save Citrus Bowl
En Fuego - Orlando SentinelIt’s up to a pair of prominent antagonists to resolve their differences, or else Central Florida could be looking at the Citrus Bowl going dumpity-dump forever. Some critics are screaming to razz it because it is a dump. But it wouldn’t be a... -
Lauren Rowe looks at same-sex marriage on ‘Flashpoint’
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelYbeth Bruzual talks to Congresswoman Sandy Adams on "Political Connections." Rep. Adams discusses her first term in Congress, her perfect-attendance voting record and the delays to the Orlando VA Medical Center. The Republican also talks about... -
Jacobs' partners plan deserves loud approval
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs' unmarried partners proposal is a belated but welcome initiative. It would provide rights that have been unjustly denied to many county residents. County commissioners should enthusiastically approve the proposal, now...Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Minority Groups, Teresa Jacobs, Orange County (Florida)
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Lauren Rowe looks at same-sex marriage on 'Flashpoint'
Staff writerIn local public-affairs programming this weekend: Moderator Lauren Rowe and her guests discuss same sex-sex marriage on "Flashpoint." The guests are Steve Schale of Schale Strategies; John Stemberger, president of the Florida Family Policy Council; and...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Sandy Adams, Politics, Elections, Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
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