Records from the National Register of Historic Places now confirm that Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is responsible for the deterioration of historic Tinker Field, which Dyer has now slated for surprise demolition. The records are very telling considering charges by one City Commissioner that the City’s actions are “criminal” and… [read more]
For the first time, the Orlando Historic Preservation Board discussed Mayor Buddy Dyer’s plan to demolish historic Tinker Field yesterday in City Hall’s chambers. The Historic Preservation Board did want to step in and take action to help save Tinker Field, but Dyer had a city attorney on hand, ready to… [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]