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Linda Chapin served as Orange County's first elected chairman, a post now officially referred to as mayor after voters approved a title change in 2004. Before being chairman, the Democrat served as an Orange County commissioner. Chapin held county office during a tremendous public building boom, with the construction of a new convention center and courthouse. Her term as chairman was also noted for expansion of business recruiting efforts. She served a brief stint as county clerk of court before running for Congress in 2000. She lost to then-little known Republican Ric Keller. In 2001, she became the director of the Metropolitan Center for Regional Studies at the University of Central Florid...
Linda Chapin served as Orange County's first elected chairman, a post now officially referred to as mayor after voters approved a title change in 2004. Before being chairman, the Democrat served as an Orange County commissioner. Chapin held county office during a tremendous public building boom, with the construction of a new convention center and courthouse. Her term as chairman was also noted for expansion of business recruiting efforts. She served a brief stint as county clerk of court before running for Congress in 2000. She lost to then-little known Republican Ric Keller. In 2001, she became the director of the Metropolitan Center for Regional Studies at the University of Central Florida, where she currently serves. Most recently, Chapin chaired a citizen ethics and campaign reform task force, whose proposals go to elected county leaders for consideration in early 2008.
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Baltimore County's public school list
Arbutus Elementary 1300 Sulphur Spring Road Baltimore 21227 410-887-1400 Principal: Karen Benny Arbutus Middle 5525 Shelbourne Road Baltimore 21227 410-887-1402 Principal: Margaret Sholl Baltimore Highlands 4200 Annapolis Road Baltimore 21227 410-887-...Tags: Woodbridge, Patapsco, Owings Mills (Baltimore, Maryland), Essex (Baltimore, Maryland), Timonium
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Best Foot Forward hopes to slow traffic, save pedestrians
Annemarie Provisero looked both ways and saw no cars before she stepped off the curb and into the crosswalk on Dean Road in east Orange County. Suddenly, she was on the hood of a black Honda CRV. As the SUV screeched to a halt, she fell onto the...
Tags: Gainesville, Orange County (Florida), Windermere, Winter Park, Maitland
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Linda Chapin: Joe DuRocher: His life was well-lived
Joe DuRocher lived a life filled with accomplishments, family and friends, and personal satisfaction. This does not happen by accident. Joe, who died Saturday at 73, worked hard at the things he loved. He loved his country, serving as a Navy helicopter...
Tags: Facebook, Occupy Wall Street, Medical Procedures and Tests, Amnesty International, U.S. Department of Defense
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Mayors Jacobs, Dyer clash over style, Citrus Bowl
Tensions are running high between two of Central Florida's most powerful politicians: Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer.
Even at its peak, their relationship could best be described as strained. But during the past week it...Tags: Orlando, Rich Crotty, Local Government, Orange County (Florida), Amway Center
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Women leaders boosting Val Demings’ congressional bid
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelVal Demings has rallied veteran women leaders for help in her congressional campaign to replace U.S. Rep. Dan Webster. Former Rollins College president Rita Bornstein will host a fund-raiser at her home for Demings on Nov. 16. Also hosting the event... -
Scott Harris: His colleagues rallied around him at the end
The TV Guy - Orlando Sentinel"The lobby at Hospice of the Comforter looked like an extension of the newsroom," said public-relations executive Roger Pynn, who saw Harris on Saturday. "The love they showed Scott and his family was a tribute to a really kind guy who treated everyone... -
Want election insights? Look to ‘Central Florida Spotlight,’ ‘Facing Florida’
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelTwo public-affairs programs this weekend will offer more analyses about Tuesday's election results. WFTV-Ch. 9's “Central Florida Spotlight” will look at the Teresa Jacobs-Bill Segal matchup for Orange County mayor, offer Eric Rasmussen's full... -
Orlando@50+, an AARP convention all about movies and entertainment
Frankly My Dear - Orlando SentinelWhoopi Goldberg will be here. And Rob Reiner, showing “Flipped” and talking to conventioneers about his 60s period piece. The Orlando@50+ AARP convention coming here at the end Sept. 30-Oct. 2 has lots of older music acts — B.B. King,... -
The Orlando Ballet dances to Latin music
Hispanosphere - Orlando SentinelSalsa, milonga and tango will wear ballet slippers at the Bailamos! Orlando Ballet fundraiser which will go on stage March 12 at the Linda Chapin Theater. “We learned that we have an audience for this kind of program. It is also good for the... -
Fiesta Bowl BCS turmoil=Another blown opportunity for Orlando
En Fuego - Orlando SentinelThe Fiesta Bowl’s misery is ours too. The bowl imploded in scandal Tuesday.CEO John Junker was firedafter an internal report found “an apparent scheme” to reimburse employees for political contributions and “an apparent... -
Arts center backers screwing with wrong Mayor
The Mike Thomas Blog - Orlando SentinelHere is the status of the downtown performing arts center. Orange Mayor Teresa Jacobs wants to see all figures on operating costs. She wants the stress tests to see how the center will pay its bills if a $25 million endowment has not been raised (they'... -
Orlando ballet troupes turn to ‘The Nutcracker’ for Christmas
Orlando Arts BlogFor many children, holiday staple “The Nutcracker” is their entrance into the dreamy world of ballet. And what an entrance it is, with “Nutcracker’s” whirling snowflakes, toy soldiers and beautiful fairy, all seen through a...
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