It’s official. Orlando’s famous Citrus Bowl is changing names to Camping World Stadium. Officials wasted no time implementing the new naming rights deal. Signs are up and the new name is already being used in promotions for events at the stadium. “Effective immediately, the stadium formerly known as the Orlando Citrus… [read more]
There is more controversy surrounding Orlando Venues Director Allen Johnson, as records show a potentially rigged multi-million dollar bid related to the recent Citrus Bowl renovation project. New emails obtained through an extensive public records request also further expose the culture of the department and Mayor Buddy Dyer’s administration. Johnson is… [read more]
One of Mayor Buddy Dyer’s top officials faced increased criticism in depositions, even from his own employees, in the aftermath of a major Citrus Bowl lawsuit that recently settled before this month’s scheduled trial. In fact, according to depositions taken by local law firm Cullen & Hemphill, a longtime city employee alleged Orlando… [read more]
In a very telling deposition, Orlando Venues Director Allen Johnson told lawyers “I don’t recall” about 70 times, including questions about colleagues’ names he works with every day. The responses raise serious questions about Johnson’s leadership, knowledge and ability, especially considering he makes $180,000 per year at the Orlando Venues.… [read more]
When star college running back Graig Cooper entered the Citrus Bowl to play in the 2009 Champs Sports Bowl game, he never imagined his football career would take the turn it did. The University of Miami player was a highly sought recruit and led his team in rushing yards in 2007,… [read more]
There were two very different sets of attendees in the City of Orlando and Orange County skybox suites when the Rolling Stones rocked the Citrus Bowl last month. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer enjoyed the tunes in the free skybox suite with some of Dyer’s top political and business supporters. Orange County… [read more]
In order to preserve a little piece of historic Tinker Field, I took a panorama Google Views image to capture a 360 degree shot of the field and grandstands before the planned demolition. The timing is sad, as according to reports, the grandstands are supposed to come down at 1pm today.… [read more]
Historic Tinker Field continues to be trouble for Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. There are already growing questions about Dyer’s years long plan to demolish the historic site, but a new problem is emerging as Orange County is going on the record stating no tourist tax development dollars (TDT) will be… [read more]
Two weeks ago, Orlando City Commissioner Robert Stuart offered a few comments before the City Council voted on the controversial Tinker Field ordinance. At one point, Commissioner Stuart stated adamantly “the people I talk to in my district say ‘tear it down.’” But that’s not exactly the truth, as the Commissioner’s own… [read more]
Orlando City Commissioner Sam Ings declared bold and damaging statements against the City of Orlando and Mayor Buddy Dyer’s plans to demolish historic Tinker Field earlier this month. The City will move forward to demolish the historic structures and create an open field for parking and concerts, specifically the Electric Daisy Carnival.… [read more]