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News and Events from the City of Orlando

News from the City of Orlando


** September 6, 2024
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** City News: PSL Here We Come
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The weekend is here, and we’ve (officially?) hit pumpkin spice season. We’re still a few weeks away from the official start of fall, and temperatures are still in the high 80’s, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start doing all the #fallthings.
https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/Public-Works/Streets-and-Stormwater-Division/Keep-Our-Lakes-Clean?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID


** Our lakes have a new (mechanical) friend
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We’ve recently acquired a new tool in our “clean lake” arsenal. Introducing the WeeDoo! Our new aquatic maintenance boat is equipped to tackle lake cleanup like never before. With its root rake, skimmer bucket, and saw, the WeeDoo can efficiently remove both floating and submerged vegetation, as well as trash.

Not only does this machine help us further protect our lakes, but it also helps us keep the waterways flowing and unclogged.

Let’s work together to keep our lakes clean by fertilizing properly, keeping leaves out of storm drains, picking up after your pet and throwing away trash properly.
Learn about protecting our lakes (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/Public-Works/Streets-and-Stormwater-Division/Keep-Our-Lakes-Clean?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)


** Safety is paramount
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Although our focus has been on more natural occurrences of water, we still need to keep an eye on the artificial ones, too. Thankfully, we’ve got some very brave and skilled lifeguards at our recreation pools who recently reminded us how important they are in our community’s safety.

This week, we joined neighbors and lifeguard trainers to recognize the heroic actions of Alexis Castillo and Ainsley Strobeck, two of our city lifeguards. When a swimmer lost consciousness at Wadeview Pool, they immediately reacted, remained calm and performed CPR until first responders arrived. Thanks to their prompt and professional response, they helped save the life of the resident.

We're grateful for public servants like Alexis and Ainsley whose care and compassion are truly inspiring.
https://www.infusionorlando.com/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID


** Steep it in
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Christina and Brad Cowherd opened Infusion Tea in College Park twenty years ago, but they will both tell you that it was not initially an endeavor they saw coming. The two Orlando natives had joined the Peace Corps following a mission trip to Guatemala in 2001. While living in rural Guatemala, they learned vegetarian and vegan from-scratch cooking. They also visited a Guatemalan tea plantation where they were inspired by the ritual and health benefits of loose-leaf tea rather than bagged tea.

From that moment, the two knew when they returned home to Orlando, they would set out to open their own tea house that also featured unique vegetarian and vegan cuisine; something that was hard to come by when they opened Infusion Tea in 2004.

Today, Infusion Tea is a beloved fixture in College Park and serves as a gathering place for friends or as a cozy remote workspace. There’s even a little shop adorned with a tea merch wall so you can be an at-home barista.

To visit Infusion Tea, head to 1600 Edgewater Drive, or check out their website at infusionorlando.com (https://www.infusionorlando.com/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID) .


** Things You Should Know
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* Tomorrow is the last day for the Disaster Preparedness Tax Holiday (https://www.floridadisaster.org/news-media/news/20240529-florida-division-of-emergency-management-encourages-floridians-to-take-advantage-of-floridas-two-disaster-sales-tax-holidays-for-the-2024-atlantic-hurricane-season/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
* Volunteer with us for upcoming Lake clean ups! (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/Public-Works/Streets-and-Stormwater-Division/Keep-Orlando-Beautiful/Keep-Orlando-Beautiful-Events?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
* Learn about the upcoming 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Annual-OFD-September-11-Memorial-Ceremony?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
* Join us for the annual POW-MIA Remembrance Ceremony (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/2024-POW-MIA-Recognition-Ceremony?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
* OPD is hosting a Women’s Forum (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/OPD-Womens-Forum?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
* Know when you can vote early, get absentee ballots and more (https://www.ocfelections.com/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
* Dubsdread is turning 100! (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Dubsdread-Golf-Course-Centennial-Celebration-A-Century-on-the-Green?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
* The city's first Budget Hearing is scheduled for September 9 (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Budget-Hearing-1-September-9-2024?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)


** Now Hiring
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Are you in the market for a new job that is meaningful and offers challenging work? Are you looking to fill your cup with work that makes your community better? Check out these positions with the City of Orlando:
* Accounting Specialist II (https://cityoforlando.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CityofOrlandoCareers/jobs/details/Accounting-Specialist-II_R532888?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID) – Business and Financial Services
* Records and Archive Supervisor (https://cityoforlando.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CityofOrlandoCareers/jobs/details/Records---Archive-Supervisor_R532948?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID) – City Clerk's Office
* Paralegal I/II (https://cityoforlando.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CityofOrlandoCareers/jobs/details/Paralegal-I-II_R532959?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID) – Executive Offices
* Budget Analyst I/II/III (https://cityoforlando.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CityofOrlandoCareers/jobs/details/Budget-Analyst-I-II-III_R532949-1?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID) – Business and Financial Services

View all jobs (https://cityoforlando.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CityofOrlandoCareers/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)


** Events
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Public Board Meetings

Visit orlando.gov/publicmeetings (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Public-Meetings?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
for more meetings and location details
* City Council Workshop
September 9, 10 a.m.
* Budget Review Committee
September 10, 4:15 p.m.
* Nominating Board and Committee Meeting
September 11, 8:30 a.m

* Downtown South Neighborhood Improvement District Advisory Council
September 11, 9 a.m

* Code Enforcement Board
September 11, 9 a.m

* Mennello Museum of American Art Board of Trustees
September 11, 4:30 p.m

* Public Works Department Project
September 12, 8:30 a.m

* Development Review Committee
September 12, 3 p.m

Events

Clean Up the Milk District (https://www.facebook.com/events/1161091171857560?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
September 7
9 - 11 a.m.
Kyle's Bike Shop
203 North Primrose Drive

Storytime in the Park (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Storytime-in-the-Park-September?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
September 7
10 - 11 a.m.
Bill Frederick Park
3401 South Hiawassee Road

Orlando Farmers Market (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Downtown-Orlando-Farmers-Market?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
September 8
10 - 3 p.m.
Lake Eola Park
20 North Eola Drive

Audubon Park Community Market (https://audubonmarket.com/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
September 9
5 - 8 p.m.
Stardust Video & Coffee
1842 East Winter Park Road

M/WBE Certification Workshop (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/MWBE-Certification-Workshop?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
September 9
2 - 4 p.m.
National Entrepreneur Center
3201 East Colonial Drive

City Council Meeting (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/City-Council-Meeting?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
September 9
2 - 5 p.m.
Orlando City Hall
400 South Orange Avenue

From the Heart - Annual City District Mixer (https://www.facebook.com/events/515857590966055?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
September 12
4 - 8 p.m.
Debonair Orlando
183 South Orange Avenue

Second Thursday Wine and Art Walk (https://www.facebook.com/ThorntonParkDistrict?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=2532139c2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-2532139c2a-80648119&mc_cid=2532139c2a&mc_eid=UNIQID)
September 12
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
JINYA Ramen Bar
8 North Summerlin Avenue

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