Mayor Dyer’s Gentrification Gets Called Out
The only response Mayor Dyer had for his blatant gentrification of Parramore was to call the claims “egregious.” Well, this was the quick slap-down response he got:
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Mike Cantone
Spring Update
The weather has been great in the City Beautiful lately and I’m enjoying the spring season before the summer heat takes over. A lot has been happening in Orlando as well, including me writing heavily over at West Orlando News and developing the Metro City content. Some of my recent… [read more]
Save Parramore – Stop Creative Village!
Mayor Dyer and the City of Orlando continue their gentrification of the Parramore community as they push for “Creative Village” – something our community does not need! It’s not too late to save our tax dollars…it’s not too late to save Parramore!
A New Direction…
Earlier this week, I officially published my first column as the new City Editor of West Orlando News Online. Please check out the column below and be sure to bookmark www.westorlandonews.com and check in regularly! Cantone’s Corner: A New Direction Orlando is changing. As we prepare to head into a… [read more]
All Aboard…the Casino Express?
A new passenger rail service projected to cost $1 billion is creating buzz of running trains beginning in 2015. All Aboard Florida, a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries, is developing a privately owned, operated and maintained intercity passenger rail service that will run between Miami and Orlando.… [read more]
Betrayed Amway Workers Still Struggle, Cite Orlando Cronyism
While I was running for Mayor of Orlando, I met some incredible people in our community. I was not just asking for votes or support, I was getting to know them and their struggles, their hopes and their dreams. A group of workers I got to know were betrayed by… [read more]
Final Mission for Shuttle Atlantis: Part 2
I had the great honor of being part of the Shuttle Atlantis retirement ceremonies by NASA at Kennedy Space Center. The final journey was an amazing experience and includes everything tagged in this post and more. UPDATE: Discover the final journey of Shuttle Atlantis: click here. Thank you! An array of… [read more]
Final Mission for Space Shuttle Atlantis: My Historic & Inspirational Day at Kennedy Space Center
A dream came true when I was able to be part of the final mission for Shuttle Atlantis on November 2, 2012. My up-close experience followed the Shuttle all day long, providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The journey was fascinating to witness and rewarding in so many ways. I only hope… [read more]
Battle Raging for Orange County Votes Before Election Day
The battle for Orange County is already heated as absentees flood into the Supervisor of Elections and early voters stand in line to make their voices heard. As of Monday morning, the vote counts show a slight advantage for the Democratic Party. According to the Supervisor of Elections office, 127,583… [read more]
Kennedy Space Center Offers Rare Opportunity to View Atlantis
Yesterday, I was lucky enough to be at the Kennedy Space Center to be part of the final mission and journey for Shuttle Atlantis. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But now that Atlantis has arrived at its new home at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex, guests will have a rare… [read more]