Established in 1982 to preserve the memories of Orlando’s vanishing landmarks
and the contributions of Orlandoans, past and present, Orlando Remembered
strives to preserve and amplify the stories of Greater Orlando.
Join us for Orlando Stories III on Thursday, May 14!
Join us for an evening of storytelling, connection, and community as Orlando Remembered presents its second History Exchange with the theme “Orlando Stories.” Our new location is the Mark Street Senior Center – close to the heart of Orlando but with plenty of free parking!
Thursday, May 14 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
At the Marks Street Senior Center • Free admission for all
5:30–6 p.m. – Social Mixer
6–7:30 p.m. – Local storytellers share their 5-minute “Orlando Stories,” followed by audience participation • Moderated by “Trooper Steve” Montiero!
Orlando Stories III presenters:
Bess Auer
Bess Auer is a fourth-generation Floridian, artist, and author dedicated to preserving and sharing local stories. Her work highlights Old Florida landscapes and Orlando history, often supporting community causes. Her recent exhibitions and book HoundsHouse Orlando have helped raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
Mayanne Downs
Mayanne is Orlando’s City Attorney and a longtime leader in Florida’s legal community. With over 35 years of experience, she has served as president of multiple major legal organizations, including The Florida Bar. She was the first woman to lead a major Southeastern law firm and is a proud parent of two fourth-generation Floridians.
Clayton Louis Ferrara
Clayton Louis Ferrara is a biologist, poet, and CEO of the United Nations–accredited nonprofit IDEAS For Us. A graduate of Rollins College and Harvard Business School, he advises organizations on nonprofit strategy and leadership. His interests span nature, the arts, and conservation—especially turtles and tortoises.
Logan Lamphere
Logan Lamphere is a community advocate and writer based in Orlando. He covers local issues for Downtown Orlando’s Community Paper and is active in neighborhood and housing initiatives. Logan holds a master’s in urban and regional planning from UCF and works as an SAP trainer.
Vicki Landon
Vicki Landon serves as Arts & Cultural Affairs Administrator, overseeing a $30M+ annual investment in arts and culture. She previously held leadership roles with Central Florida Community Arts, Orlando Family Stage, and Orlando Opera, and has taught at Rollins College. Her honors include 40 Under 40 and “Super Women of Orlando.”
Allison McGinley
Allison McGinley is a media leader and former News Director at WKMG News 6. A UCF Nicholson School Hall of Fame inductee, she now serves as Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at UCF. She began her career as an intern at News 6 and rose to lead the newsroom.
Celebrate community and connection — bring your friends and family!
Please RSVP to Marianne Serros Lyon at mlyonfsu@verizon.net.