The controversy surrounding the Church Street renovation continues to grow as more public records are uncovered, including the original federal grant application letter. This issue really began when Mayor Dyer’s destruction of Parramore continued with the grand theft of the historic Church Street bricks. Since then, City Hall has been… [read more]
Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech at historic Tinker Field during King’s only visit to Orlando. I was proud to go down to Tinker Field to remember the moment. The West Orlando News coverage is a must-read, including quotes from Dr. Charlie Jean Salter who… [read more]
If you love Orlando history, beware of Commissioner Robert Stuart’s status quo idea for Tinker Field. It is nothing more than a nicely worded version of Buddy Dyer’s destruction plan. After expressing a desire to help come up with a solution at the Jan. 27th City Council meeting, Commissioner Stuart wrote… [read more]
Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke is calling on Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs to halt the planned demolition of historic Tinker Field. Since the announcement this week by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, there has been fallout and many new questions. In the memo, just released and published first here, Commissioner… [read more]
Does it ever feel like history and culture are disappearing all around Orlando? Mayor Buddy Dyer’s planned demolition of historic Tinker Field is just the latest example. And while Dyer’s sudden announcement leads to more fallout and questions, it’s also important to remember the history of Orlando’s Tinker Field. And it’s… [read more]
The fallout around Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s planned destruction of historic Tinker Field, where Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in 1964, continues today. New information is becoming available indicating that Orange County staff and Commissioners were never aware of the City plans to demolish historic Tinker Field prior to their… [read more]
Oops, he did it again. Yesterday, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced his destruction of black culture in Orlando would continue beyond the traditional borders of Parramore, admitting the city plans for the Citrus Bowl renovations will include the demolition of historic Tinker Field where Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke 50… [read more]