INFLUENCE MAGAZINE SUMMER/FALL 2016 INFLUENCE | 13 SUMMER/FALL 2016 features The Central Florida Issue 81 The Green in Orange County Big projects, big decisions and the occasional big brouhaha are par for the course for Florida’s biggest tourism tax budget. BY SCOTT POWERS 85 Demographics + Democrats Growing minority populations mean things are looking a bit bluer in Orange County these days. BY DAN TRACY 90 A Force for Change When Central Florida’s chambers of commerce speak with one voice, powerful things happen. BY SCOTT POWERS 94 Ground Zero for Disruption How new tech-based services like Uber and Airbnb are changing the original land of disruption. BY MITCH PERRY 100 The Seminole Solution One Central Florida school board’s attempt to find a better way to test students’ achievement. BY JENNA BUZZACCOFOERSTER 108 Big City Dreams Long-serving Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has a vision for his hometown, and the gumption to make it happen. BY SCOTT POWERS 113 The Three C’s of John Morgan A longtime associate gives us a look into Florida’s most recognizable lawyer as he enters his seventh decade. BY BEN POLLARA 121 Politics and Puerto Rico As Central Florida’s Hispanic population grows, so grows its political clout. BY JEANNETTE RIVERA-LYLES 102 PHOTO: Mary Beth Tyson The New GrayRobinson One of Florida’s largest law firms celebrates a commitment to each of the 13 communities it serves and welcomes back Dean Cannon and his Capitol Insight lobbying team. BY JIM ROSICA
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