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Business Power Hour focuses on Mills 50 real estate market!
Fresh Med Spas hosts Business After Hours – Wed, Sept 21!
9-11 Memorial Ceremony at Lake Eola
Join Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando Fire Chief John Miller and Orlando Police Chief Paul Rooney as they remember and honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of 9-11-2011. The memorial ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 11 at 6pm at the Lake Eola Amphitheatre.
Labor Day greetings from Mayor Buddy Dyer
Dear Friend,
This Monday is Labor Day, a holiday that, for many, celebrates the end of summer. While we may enjoy the weekend with trips to the beach, barbeques or watching sports, we should remember that the day recognizes American workers and the contributions they make to our nation. In our present economy, our labor force is vital to our country’s well being as well as the future of Orlando.
The City Council and I have worked hard to increase the number of jobs in our City. We have leveraged public projects, such as the Amway Center, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and SunRail, to create jobs and generate contracts for local workers and businesses. We have suspended local impact fees, and leveraged state or Federal incentives to attract new companies or help existing ones. One of these businesses, Connextions, will be adding 1,200 jobs to Orlando. We still have much work to do as our community works together to sustain our economic recovery, but our City is committed to helping connect our residents with high quality jobs.
This Labor Day weekend is also special as the Orlando City soccer team plays in the USL Pro championship game on Saturday night at the Citrus Bowl. I wish them the best of luck and encourage you to go out and support our newest sports team.
However you celebrate, be safe and happy Labor Day.
Sincerely, Buddy Dyer Mayor
Eola Eyes nominated for D.A.R.E. award!
Eola Eyes, a Mills 50 member, has been nominated for a national D.A.R.E Award for Dispensing and Retail Excellence! They were recognized by the judges as one of only five entries in the U.S. for using “daring approaches across different aspects of optical retailing” and have been nominated for a “We the People” reader’s vote award. This award is decided by reader votes, so let’s help Eola Eyes WIN! Voting is open until Thursday,September 2 and the winner will be announced on September 16. Please visit visionmonday.com/dare to cast your vote for Eola Eyes and spread the word to your family, friends, and co-workers!
Cracker Swamp Stomp supports “Hands on Wildlife” this Saturday
The Cracker Swamp Stomp for Hands on Wildlife is Saturday, August 6 starting at 2pm at Will’s Pub and Wally’s Mills Avenue Liquors. A $5 donation will help support Hands on Wildlife. Hands on Wildlife mission is to preserve the Earth’s diversity with the use of “hands-on” education, enlightenment and entertainment. LIVE GATORS will be on display at Wills along with lots of other wildlife. You can see and feel the animals that Hands on Wildlife is trying to help! The animals will be in a non-smoking, covered outdoor music area.
Enjoy music by Bad Dog, ME ‘n JO, Blood Brother, Lone Wolf, Uncle Scotchy, Horrible Hound Dogs, Loxahatchee Sinner Union, Los Bastardos Magnificos and The Bloody Jug Band.
For more information, call Will’s Pub at 407.898.5070or Wally’s Mills Avenue Liquors at 407.896.6975.
Join the Garden Revolution on Sunday, July 17!
Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you will be able to go “from the garden to your table” with a Grobox! Grobox is a self contained, self hydrating plant growing unit which can provide you with a self-supporting organic food supply or flower garden. Grow a garden without the hassles of watering and weeding. Each Grobox is $85 and will pay for itself in no time with the money saved growing your own vegetables. Be a Garden Revolutionary! Join the Garden Revolution on Sunday, July 17 from 9 am – 2pm in the CFE (1200 Weber Street) parking lot! A portion of the proceeds benefit Mills 50, a 501 c3 organization.
Fireworks at the Fountain
Monday, July 4, 2011 ● 4 – 10 p.m.
Lake Eola Park
Downtown Orlando
195 N Rosalind Avenue
The City of Orlando is hosting “Fireworks at the Fountain” on Monday, July 4th. Its a celebration of fun, food and fanfare at Lake Eola Park! Enjoy live entertainment and an area just for kids. Festivities begin at 4pm, so get there early for a great viewing spot of the fountain and the fireworks! The fireworks will begin at 9:30pm.
And while you are at Fireworks at the Fountain, be sure to purchase a souvenir made out of remnants from the original and iconic Lake Eola Fountain. All proceeds from the sale directly benefit the Orlando Community & Youth Trust, Inc., a non-profit organization created to support the mission of the City of Orlando’s Department of Families, Parks and Recreation.
U Rock – this Saturday!
