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Orlando spends $1.1 billion on its downtown

Posted on July 27, 2007

Orlando, Florida has no Save Our City organization apparently. Yesterday Orange County leaders approved a $1.1 billion plan for a new arena, performing-arts center and major Florida Citrus Bowl upgrades in downtown Orlando. What no referendum? No petitions? Leaders having a vision?

The City of Orlando has a strong mayor – Buddy Dyer. Orange County has an elected county mayor – Richard Crotty.

Read ‘Vision fulfilled’: Downtown venues plan passes

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