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	<title>Jennifer Thompson</title>
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	<description>Orange County Commissioner, District 4</description>
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		<title>SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant Preparation Workshop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant Preparation Workshop will be held on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 from 8am &#8211; 5pm. This workshop is sponsored by the UCF Venture Lab and the UCF Business Incubation Program. The Grant Preparation Workshop will be held in Room 321-B in the Partnership III Building &#8211; Central Florida Research Park located [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://jenniferthompson.net/sbirsttr-phase-i-grant-preparation-workshop</link>
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		<title>District 4 Sidewalk Repairs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sidewalks in need of repair have been identified in three subdivisions within District 4 through citizen inquiries and evaluation by Orange County staff. Sidewalks along Mark Twain Boulevard, Weatherbee Road, and within the Southfork subdivision in Conway will be repaired. Sidewalk panels that are severely deteriorated or broken will be replaced. In cases where tree [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://jenniferthompson.net/district-4-sidewalk-repairs</link>
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		<title>Orange County Extension Center Horticulture Workshops</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Orange County Government continues to provide unique opportunities for residents interested in learning about the latest news and practices affecting our area. The Orange County Extension and Education Center offer numerous classes that benefit the citizens of Orange County and surrounding areas. 
During the month of February a number of horticulture workshops will be held [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://jenniferthompson.net/orange-county-extension-center-horticulture-workshops</link>
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		<title>Video &#8211; Why I Support the Orange County Tax Abatement Referendum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#39;ve created a short video explaining why I support the Orange County Tax Abatement Referendum that will be featured on the upcoming January 31, 2012 Presidential Primary Election Ballot. 
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If approved, the referendum would authorize the BCC to grant property tax exemptions for new or expanding businesses that are creating new jobs. The idea is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://jenniferthompson.net/video-why-i-support-the-orange-county-tax-abatement-referendum</link>
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		<title>Public Information Meeting for SR 50 Improvements</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Florida Department of Transportation is holding a public information meeting regarding plans to widen SR 50 (Colonial Drive) from Dean Road to Old Cheney Highway. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Spirit of Joy Church at 1801 Rouse Road, Orlando, FL.&#160; It is a Public Information Meeting beginning at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://jenniferthompson.net/public-information-meeting-for-sr-50-improvements</link>
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		<title>Public Works January Status Report</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Orange County Public Works Department released the&#160;January Monthly Status Report for ongoing construction projects throughout the County. This report includes all road, drainage, stormwater, traffic engineering, and transportation planning projects. Below you will find the status updates for all projects in District 4.&#160;If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://jenniferthompson.net/public-works-january-status-report</link>
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		<title>Cold Weather Safety Tips from Orange County Firefighters</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Another night of cold temperatures are expected for the Central Florida area.&#160; When temperatures drop, danger increases as people look for ways to heat their homes.&#160; Orange County Firefighters offer these simple tips from Florida&#8217;s Division of Emergency Management to remain safe and warm in your home and while you are out.
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Stay indoors and use [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://jenniferthompson.net/cold-weather-safety-tips-from-orange-county-firefighters</link>
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		<title>SunRail Business Forum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Friday, December 16th The Florida Department of Transportation will host a forum for disadvantaged and minority businesses interested in Central Florida&#8217;s SunRail Commuter Rail Project. The effort is to help minority owned and disadvantaged business enterprises learn more about SunRail contracts and registering to do business with the Florida Department of Transportation, network with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://jenniferthompson.net/sunrail-business-forum</link>
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		<title>Public Works December Status Report</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Orange County Public Works Department released the December Monthly Status Report for ongoing construction projects throughout the County. This report includes all road, drainage, stormwater, traffic engineering, and transportation planning projects. Below you will find the status updates for all projects in District 4.&#160;If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://jenniferthompson.net/public-works-december-status-report</link>
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		<title>International Drive Transit Lanes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Orange County has begun the International Drive Transit Lane Preliminary Engineering Study Phase for the installation of transit lanes along International Drive, Via Mercado, and Universal Boulevard. The transit corridor begins at Destination Parkway and is proposed to run north along International Drive and cross over to Universal Boulevard at Via Mercado. &#160;The proposed improvements [...]]]></description>
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