IT’S NOT 2007 ANYMORE ……….

Dear Readers …… Another look back in time at 2007 came about after reading today former Mayor Parker…now a candidate for Broward Judge is making some serious charges of ethics against his opponent, Judge Gillespie and his opponent’s campaign treasurer …none other than Sea Ranch Lake resident and powerhouse attorney David Bogenschutz…the same David Bogenschutz who represented former Town Clerk Alina Medina in 2007 when she took the 5th fifteen times!… Many still believe it was Parker who connected the Town Clerk to Bogenschutz and it is still a burning question to us all is who paid Bogenschutz?… We heard Parker was “shopping” these charges around … As this writer posted yesterday concerning Comm. Chris Vincent putting a Parker sign in his yard…it is my opinion Parker does not have what it takes to be a judge…and now going after Bogenschutz…as has done…I would think he’s toast!…
2007 BARING FALSE WITNESS ….EXCERPT –
“It’s pulling apart the already-torn town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The political career of Mayor Oliver Parker hangs in the balance, as does the livelihood — and possible health — of the town clerk. The Broward State Attorney’s Office has already begun an investigation. And at last week’s town hall meeting, it led to infighting and an emergency trip to the hospital.
It could be a serious crime. Or just a very embarrassing mistake.
Call it The Mystery of the Minutes.
The allegation, in its simplest form, is that Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s official meeting minutes were illegally altered to assist the mayor in his lawsuit to stop the townspeople from recalling him from office. The evidence so far doesn’t look good for Parker or the town clerk, Alina Medina, who is in charge of producing the minutes.”

full story link below…..

http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2007-01-18/news/baring-false-witness/

DBR:” Judge Gillespie/Bogenschutz accused of conflict of interest by Oliver Parker

Jeff Marcus, chief of the felony trial unit handling Lennon’s case, said none of his attorneys was worried about Bogenschutz’s (campaign treasurer/fundraiser) role in Gillespie’s campaign.

“Each said they didn’t give it more than two seconds’ consideration. It’s a no-brainer,” he said. “Judge Gillespie’s a very good judge, and you don’t try and recuse good judges.”

He also noted what he called Bogenschutz’s “reputation of the highest integrity.”

“The people involved here are well-known to the prosecutors,” he said. “When you look at this particular instance, there are no flags going off in anyone’s mind.”

http://jaablog.jaablaw.com/

DBR EXCERPT…
“Oliver Parker, a Fort Lauderdale solo practitioner challenging Gillespie in the August primary, is crying foul over the judge’s decision last year to use Bogenschutz on his campaign without withdrawing from cases involving Bogenschutz’s clients. Bogenschutz has appeared in several cases before the judge, and some have had favorable results.

Gillespie, who was appointed to the bench by Gov. Charlie Crist last year, is a former state prosecutor and senior trial attorney with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Parker is a Republican who made a failed bid for a state House seat in 2004. His decade as mayor of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea ended in 2008, and he now hopes to become a judge.

Parker’s decision to run against Gillespie, one of five black judges in a county with 90 on the bench, put him at risk of being accused of racial targeting. But Parker, who has countered those criticisms by saying he seeks to push out a judge he calls inexperienced, is now questioning the judge’s ethics.

The judge denies any impropriety, noting he always discloses his relationship with Bogenschutz and gives prosecutors an opportunity to ask him to recuse himself.

“It is strictly a professional relationship, and he happens to be my treasurer,” Gillespie said.

Bogenschutz said there’s “nothing illegal, immoral or in any way improper” about the judge’s actions.

“For Mr. Parker to have to begin to discuss specific isolated matters that he obviously knows not a lot about, and to cast rocks at a sitting circuit judge, seems like a pretty desperate move for someone who isn’t getting traction in his own campaign. That’s what politics has degenerated to in this county,” he said. ”

full story link below….

http://www.dailybusinessreview.com/Web_Blog_Stories/2010/July/Gillespie.html

more to come….

Tags: Former Lauderdale By The Sea Mayor Parker Goes After Opponent Judge Gillespie and Attorney David Bogenschutz, local government, Local Politics, News, Politics, Scoops
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Dear Readers … We hear the VFD has been busy with 2 fires in the last 2 days …”smoke showing” …at 4900 N. Ocean (Sea Ranch Club C) yesterday on the 7th floor and in the 1900 block of  S. Ocean  today…… No word on the extent of the damage… We hear all trucks were on scene at the 4900 call …

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TAR BALLS  COMING TO  LBTS?…..

Yesterday Congressman Klein had a conference call on the oil spill potential impact with Commissioners … after  sending  e-mails the day before on May 18th….

“Subject: Call With Congressman Klein

Dear Friends,

Many of you have contacted our office with questions and concerns about the oil spill in the Gulf. In order to provide you with the latest information and to discuss how we can be prepared for the potential impact on our shorelines, I’d like to invite you to participate in a conference call with Congressman Klein tomorrow afternoon at 3:30pm. The phone number and access codes required to dial in are below. Please let me know if you have any questions. We hope to hear from you tomorrow.

Thanks!

Rebecca”

Also …
Int. Asst. TM Bud Bentley will also be attending a meeting on Thursday, May 20th sponsored by Hollywood Fire Dept. regarding – preparation and planning for the oil spill to which EOC Reps and City Managers have been invited and Mayor Minnet will be attending a Coastal Cities Mayors meeting sponsored by Ken Keechl on Friday, May 21st…..
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And more on the oil spill front…

PRESS RELEASE FROM GOV. CRIST …

(BC- No direct links…sorry need to paste and click to get there….)
“CHARLIE CRIST SECRETARY ……….. MICHAEL W. SOLE DAVID HALSTEAD
Governor Florida Department of Environmental Protection State Coordinating Officer
MEDIA ADVISORY: TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010
CONTACT: PUBLIC INFORMATION (ESF 14): (850) 921-0217
FLORIDA DEEPWATER HORIZON RESPONSE MAY 18, 2010
TALLAHASSEE – Under the leadership of Governor Charlie Crist, the State Emergency Response Team and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are actively coordinating and responding to the Deepwater Horizon incident.
The following is a summary of state and BP response actions to date, as well as tips for residents and visitors to take precautions both pre- and post-landfall.
Landfall Predictions: The State Emergency Operations Center is aware of and has been fully briefed on the report of tar balls being found in the Keys. The Coast Guard has sent the tar balls for analysis to determine if they are related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
It should be noted that in 2008 and 2009 there were 667 and 681 reports respectively of oil and petroleum incidents along Florida’s waterways and beaches so these types of occurrences are not as unusual as one might think.
It is important that residents, visitors and especially the media await confirmation of the testing on these tar balls before assuming where they came from. Deepwater Horizon continues to discharge an estimated 5,000 barrels (210,000 gallons) per day. BP continues to evaluate numerous options to contain the oil discharge and is continuing efforts to drill a relief well. Winds/currents continue to keep the plume away from the Florida coast for at least the next 72 hours. Florida continues to monitor the location of the loop current and make preparations to safeguard the state’s shoreline. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the lead monitoring agency and at this time has not confirmed whether the oil has entered the loop current. Floridians and visitors are reminded that the state’s beaches and other attractions remain open for public enjoyment. Impacts to Florida’s coastline could include tar balls, oil sheen or tar mats. Should individuals observe oil on Florida’s coastline, report the incident to BP’s hotline 1-866-448-5816, or the State Warning Point at 1-877-2-SAVE-FL (1-877-272-8335), or by dialing #DEP from any wireless device. BP has opened six claims offices in Florida and expects to open an additional office later this week.
Walk-ins are welcomed. BP asks that calls be made to the claims hotline in advance at 1-800-440-0858 to expedite the process. After the initial call, a claims adjuster is estimated to call back in 48 to 72 hours.
State Actions: The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated at a Level 2 or Partial activation.
On May 17, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist announced that BP will provide Florida an additional $25 million for a national tourism advertising campaign. These funds are in addition to the $25 million Florida has already received for preparation efforts. On May 14, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved disaster loan funds for businesses along Florida’s Gulf coast that have been impacted by the Deepwater Horizon incident. (Press Release) Learn more at: http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance/. Businesses and individuals can now submit Innovative Technology Ideas, suggestions, or products by completing the following information: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/files/inno_tech_evaluation.pdf.
Send the completed form and any other supporting documentation to [email protected] On May 12, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist directed DEP to issue an Emergency Final Order to accelerate preparedness and restoration in the 19 coastal counties under the Governor’s state-of-emergency Executive Orders.
Government entities, BP and its contractors making emergency permit application requests pursuant to the Emergency Final Order can obtain DEP’s emergency application form at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/beaches/publications/pdf/emergency/DEP73-303EmPerApp-w-insts.pdf
The following link provides additional information about activities that may take place seaward of Coastal Construction Control Line: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/beaches/default.htm#DEEPWATER_HORIZON_-_Gulf_Oil_Spill. On May 11, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist issued (Executive Order 10-101) creating an Economic Recovery Task Force to facilitate efforts by Florida businesses and industries in recovering from the loss of business and revenues due to the Deepwater Horizon incident. On May 10, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist and Attorney General Bill McCollum called on former Attorneys General Bob Butterworth and Jim Smith to chair a Legal Advisory Council to explore options relating to the Deepwater Horizon incident and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Press Release As of May 11, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. the Florida Oil Spill Information Line, 1-888-337-3569, was activated to provide Floridians with response information and resources about the Deepwater Horizon oil incident from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week. Additional phone numbers have also been established for persons with disabilities: (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (voice). DEP conducted water and sediment sampling to use as a baseline and is monitoring air quality data. Statewide air quality monitoring is conducted in coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Learn more at http://www.airnow.gov/ or http://www.epa.gov/bpspill/.
Air quality reports for Monday, May 17, revealed that air quality throughout the panhandle area was considered good based on the ozone and fine
On May 17, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist announced that BP will provide Florida an additional $25 million for a national tourism advertising campaign. These funds are in addition to the $25 million Florida has already received for preparation efforts. On May 14, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved disaster loan funds for businesses along Florida’s Gulf coast that have been impacted by the Deepwater Horizon incident. (Press Release) Learn more at: http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance/. Businesses and individuals can now submit Innovative Technology Ideas, suggestions, or products by completing the following information: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/files/inno_tech_evaluation.pdf.
Send the completed form and any other supporting documentation to [email protected] On May 12, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist directed DEP to issue an Emergency Final Order to accelerate preparedness and restoration in the 19 coastal counties under the Governor’s state-of-emergency Executive Orders.
Government entities, BP and its contractors making emergency permit application requests pursuant to the Emergency Final Order can obtain DEP’s emergency application form at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/beaches/publications/pdf/emergency/DEP73-303EmPerApp-w-insts.pdf
The following link provides additional information about activities that may take place seaward of Coastal Construction Control Line: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/beaches/default.htm#DEEPWATER_HORIZON_-_Gulf_Oil_Spill. On May 11, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist issued (Executive Order 10-101) creating an Economic Recovery Task Force to facilitate efforts by Florida businesses and industries in recovering from the loss of business and revenues due to the Deepwater Horizon incident. On May 10, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist and Attorney General Bill McCollum called on former Attorneys General Bob Butterworth and Jim Smith to chair a Legal Advisory Council to explore options relating to the Deepwater Horizon incident and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Press Release As of May 11, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. the Florida Oil Spill Information Line, 1-888-337-3569, was activated to provide Floridians with response information and resources about the Deepwater Horizon oil incident from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week. Additional phone numbers have also been established for persons with disabilities: (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (voice). DEP conducted water and sediment sampling to use as a baseline and is monitoring air quality data. Statewide air quality monitoring is conducted in coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Learn more at http://www.airnow.gov/ or http://www.epa.gov/bpspill/.
Air quality reports for Monday, May 17, revealed that air quality throughout the panhandle area was considered good based on the ozone and fine
Fishermen who wish to contact BP about a claim should call 1-800-440-0858. FWC urges citizens to report oiled wildlife to the Wildlife Distress Hotline at 1-866-557-1401. For the safety of the public as well as the safety of animals, rescues should be conducted by trained responders. Untrained rescuers may cause more harm than good. Learn more at: http://www.myfwc.com/NEWSROOM/10/statewide/News_10_X_OilSpill2.htm
Closures: Currently there are no Florida State Park or beach closures. Learn more about Florida State Parks at: www.floridastateparks.org.
Tourism: Florida’s pristine beaches and famed fishing grounds remain open to residents and visitors. Currently, there are no impacts to Florida’s more than 1260 miles of coastline and 825 miles of sandy beaches. Florida’s shores are clear and open for business. If planning a trip to the Sunshine State, VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official tourism marketing organization, encourages visitors to check with local destinations in order to get the most up-to-date information. Through www.VISITFLORIDA.com, vacationers are able to view live Twitter feeds and read up-to-the-minute information on the status of any city or region in Florida, allowing them to see first-hand whether or not an area is currently affected. The following link also provides helpful local links to check on the status of your Florida destination: http://www.visitflorida.com/florida_travel_advisory/. The Florida State Park website will be updated daily and will list any parks that may be impacted by the Deepwater Horizon Incident: http://www.floridastateparks.org/. Visitors with camping or cabin reservations will be notified if their stay will be impacted. If you have any questions, please call 1-850-245-2157.
Tips for Homeowners While the state appreciates the concern expressed by Floridians and the ingenuity of those seeking alternative measures to help protect the state’s shoreline, the following tips are offered to ensure that these measures are helpful and not harmful to Florida’s coasts, wildlife and water resources: Tips for homeowners.
Tips for Businesses and Consumers: Florida residents are discouraged from signing any documents provided to them in return for money from BP or anyone else until they know the extent of their loss, which may be significantly higher than the money being paid. These may be fraudulent or premature. The Attorney General’s fraud hotline is open to receive any reports of fraud or price gouging. The hotline is 1-866-966-7226.
The Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner gas price-gouging hotline is also operational. The toll-free hotline number is 1-800-HELP-FLA (1-800-435-7352). Florida’s coastal businesses should be prepared to make loss of earnings claims for damages incurred as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. In all circumstances, affected businesses should file a claim with BP via the hotline number – 1-800-440-0858 or claims office. Learn more at http://www.myfloridacfo.com/ or by calling 1-850-413-3089 or toll-free at 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236).
Volunteer Opportunities: The Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is encouraging Floridians and visitors to watch for oiled wildlife, vegetation, and beaches by becoming a Coast Watch volunteer. Learn more at www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org. Report injured or oiled animals to the Wildlife Distress Hotline: 1-866-557-1401. Report oiled shoreline to: 1-866-448-5816. Report a change in Air Quality to: http://www.epa.gov/bpspill/. For information on scheduled beach cleanups and other volunteer opportunities, visit http://www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org/. BP has established a volunteer program and set up a toll-free number for those interested in volunteering. Learn more by calling BP’s community information line at 1-866-448-5816.
Learn More About Florida’s Response: DEP launched a Twitter account, www.Twitter.com/FLDEPalert, dedicated to providing updates on Florida’s response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. DEP in coordination with the state Emergency Operations Center established an email sign-up for information alerts on its website as well as a resources page containing fact sheets and tips. Learn more at: www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon. For a list of Unified Command, BP and Florida phone numbers, visit http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/default.htm#numbers
For additional information regarding Florida’s response to the Deepwater Horizon incident, visit www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon, or follow us on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/FLDEPalert.”

FACT SHEET  FROM GOV. CRIST …
“CHARLIE CRIST SECRETARY ………. MICHAEL W. SOLE DAVID HALSTEAD
Governor Florida Department of Environmental Protection State Coordinating Officer
WHAT FLORIDIANS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT REPORTING OIL
Report evidence of oil by calling the State Warning Point at 1-877-2-SAVE-FL
(1-877-272-8335), or by dialing #DEP from a cell phone.
 Impacts reported to the State Warning Point will be investigated by reconnaissance teams of
trained individuals for verification. When verified, a Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Technique
(SCAT) team will be deployed.
 Oil on Florida’s coastline will most likely be in the form of tar balls, oil sheen, tar patches or mats.

Tar Balls: Pliable, globules of weathered oil, ranging
from mostly oil to highly emulsified with varying amount
of debris and/or sediment. Tar balls may vary in size
from millimeters to 20-30 centimeters across.
Tar Patches: An oil configuration or “structure” that
reflects a broad range of shapes and dimensions.
Numerous tar balls could combine to form a patch; oil
of various colors and consistency could form a patch or
single layer 10s of cm to 10s (or even 100s) of meters
in diameter. Patches of oily debris, barely able to float
with sediment/plants in them, might be called “tar
mats.”
Oil Sheen: When fresh oil spreads out on the water
surface, it eventually becomes sheen, a very thin layer
of oil floating on the water surface. Sheens can vary
greatly in color. In regards to the Deepwater Horizon
incident, the thinnest sheens are nearly transparent,
and the thickest are dull brown in color.”

more to come….

Tags: Info On Oil Spills From Gov. Crist, Lauderdale By The Sea Preparing For Oil Spill, Lauderdale By The Sea VFD Smoking Fire Calls, local government, Scoops, State Politics, VFD, Web News
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IT’S 2009….TIME UP?…

Calypso application was made in 2001…issued in 2004…expires in 2009…will the economy do…what the Governor has not?…..yet….

3     1     SED      BROWARD      DEP     186699-002EI      CALYPSO NATURAL GAS PIPELINE      EI 03     40      AUG-20-2001      Issued      MAY-28-2004      MAY-28-2009      ALICE WEEKLEY      CALYPSO NATURAL GAS PIPELINE      BERGSTROM_J      Within the Atlantic Ocean, John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, the Port Everglades Turning Basin, and crossing several inland wetlands and water bodies all classified as class III Waters.     Latitude 26° 5m 28.37s,   Longitude 80° 6m 34.29s     Construct and operate a 24-inch natural gas pipeline and associated above ground facilities that extend 90 miles from a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import/export teminal proposed to be constructed near Freeport, Bahamas to a landing point in Fort Lauderdale through Port Everglades and ultimately terminating inland at FP&L property located in southeastern Broward.           Nearshore approach: Two sequential horizontal directional drills (HDD) and trenching.  Onshore pipeline construction: open-cut trenching methods, HDD, and jack and bore techniques.           Disturbance and removal of habitat, turbidity and sedimentation effects.     Coral reef communities.  See NCRI Report 24 August 2001 for details.     Coral reef communities.  Will directly impact 7.14 acres of marine communities and resources through disturbance and removal of habitat, turbidity, and sedimentation effects.     Sea turtles and manatees.  Seagrasses and other endangered species are not expected to be impacted, but mitigating factors are in place to minimize potential impacts.     In compliance with Manatee Conditions – Appendix B. In compliance with Sea Turtle Monitoring Plan  – Appendix C.  Lighting minimized through reduction, shielding, lowering and appropriate placement of lights to minimize illumination of the nesting beach and water.  To minimize potential impacts to seagrass and coral reef communities, all in-water and offshore vessel anchoring and other activites shall be restricted to transit corridors and shall be conducted in strict accordance with the “Vessel Anchoring Plan.”     Routing a portion of the pipeline, using a guided pipeline pull method through a gap in the third reef; traversing sandy habitats and areas of low relief hardbottoms; and by relocating corals and sponges of a required size out of the project impact area.  To offset the impacts to 6.76 acres of coral reef habitats and the habitat conversion of .38 acres of low relief livebottom covered with sand veneer, the company shall remove 229,126 tires from an artificial reef site created off the coast of Broward County.  The existing natural reef systems will be enhanced by removing the tires from on top of and adjacent to the reefs thus allowing natural restoration of the newly exposed reef face by recruitment of new coral species.  Water quality, turbidity, sedimentation, and HDD monitoring.  Side scan and ADCP Imaging.    See Tractebel-Calypso Natural Gas Pipeline Marine Mitigation Plan for details.  (Wasn’t included in copies made)

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/programs/coral/reports/MICCI/26/Past_Project_Impact_Database.xls

Tags: calypso/suez gas port, Local Politics, Scoops
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Dear Readers….A faithful reader is not happy with the Obama…postings…and says I am showing where I stand…as a former resident of Illinois…I admit my view is more jaundiced than most…but…as a political observer…long interested in national politics…it is not possible to avoid the conventions… ..all in good “fun” ….the staging for this historic speech…the # 1 topic around…and making it known …. of any attempts to silence freedom of speech …whether it is from the Obama Camp.. the McCain Camp…or the MacMillan Camp…it needs to be posted…

Hope those concerned will wait to see the postings of the Republican Convention…before signing off…that is if there is one…due to Gustav?……..more to come…..

LIGHTS…CAMERA…ACTION….

YIKES…they are going to lower Lake Okeechobee …again…please…make sure they document the procedure…this is how we ended up in trouble in the first place………

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/story/661805.html

I WAS NOT ALONE….

BCbythesea…and hubby at Benihana the other night…after voting…yep …we were included in the miserably low turnout of approx. 8%….who cast their votes….Tuesday….

When asked by a fellow patron seated at our table…who this writer voted for…I admitted…on the judges…I was stumped…so I voted for the women……

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-flbelection0828sbaug28,0,6816068.story

HE REALLY DID…..

That patron…started talking politics…Obama…McCain….local….

He said he was an attorney…and when I asked him…after talking about the candidates for Broward judges….as stated above…if he read the blog....jaablog.com

he said he started it!….Skeptical of course….I inquired further….to learn he was no longer involved…but he assured me ….if I googled him… I would see it was so…..I did….and he really did start the blog….imagine that!

http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1178787891113

JUDY…JUDY….JUDY…THE LOBBYIST….

She’s back…remember Judy Stern…much discussed …Judy Stern…in the middle of the last confrontation between the hatFutures and the McIntees……..over the gas port……..

http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/broward/blog/2008/08/lobbyist_judy_stern_wins_big_in_

tuesdays_elections.html

More to come………

Tags: Local Politics, News, Politics, Scoops, State Politics, Web News
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As Paul Harvey said….”and now you know ….. the rest of the story…..”

The rest of the Sugar deal story…

‘Sugar deal won’t let water flow’….Curtis Morgan & Scott Hiaasen…

Water management…. as posted …..said it was not feasible…. ….

The “flow” will become “pools” of stored water…..with the Army Corp of Engineers …..already resulting in funds being diverted from other projects….and adding insult to injury…the sugar company land just purchased does not cover enough of the acres they will eventually need ….that is owned by yet another sugar company… over time the sugar fields south of the lake have lost too much earth to farming …leaving a deep bowl that would prevent any water from flowing south without artificial pumps….YIKES!….

Not over yet….Studies have shown that converting sugar fields to marsh would produce so much evaporation that the Everglades could wind up with less water….

Lake Okeechobee’s water is too polluted to pour directly into the the Glades….

None of the agencies can say what will say what will be revised…and what will be rejected….

Just as in LBTS…….the inevitable….dreaded …change orders……$$$$$$$$

more to come….

Tags: News, State Politics, Updates
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HE’S “EVOLVING”…..

Beware NIMBY LNG gas port opposer’s….

Governor Crist says he is “evolving” on drilling off our coast….

HMMM….maybe is does want that V.P. spot…. badly…..

coming right on the heels of McCain…doing his own “evolving” yesterday…… previous post…

BCbythesea….I can see them now….

2 white-haired guys…riding high on a float somewhere ….between 2 oil rigs….this 4th of July…..

can’t get more American than that!…..

Guess that Veto for Calypso/ Suez may not be so assured….after all!….

Tags: calypso, drilling, gas port, Local Politics, Scoops, suez
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Tamarac…..ANNEXATION….0 votes!

a part of Tamarac dubbed Prospect Bend by Tamarac due to its location abutting Prospect Road…and near the NW corner of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport….

An election took place…68 registered voters were alerted to the annexation…and not one came to vote yea or nay!

If and when the north end of LBTS goes for a de- annexation … this could never happen!   You can count on it!

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Business section…

May want to think twice before putting down that deposit on a new condo…. to flip it…(anyone still doing this …YIKES!)

The 3rd District Court of Miami- Dade just shut the door on buyers who wanted to receive compensation for what the units they speculated on might have brought them in profit for a sale to their prospective buyer if it was ever built.

The builder abandoned the project and did return the deposits with interest…but the buyers wanted more….

When more and more of these self serving speculators are lucky to even get their deposits back much less interest….it really makes you wonder….

All up and down the coast it is said that condos are in trouble as they prepare to get their final CO’s due to speculators that have walked away from big down payments on their places due to being unable to come up with the remainder needed to close.

This lack of closers can mean that the developer will lose the project to the bank….

Some remedies for these developers have been in the paper over the last year…sales for cents on the dollar as was the case with an offer for the new condo in Pompano on the corner of A1A and Atlantic Blvd.

Talk of LBTS oceanfront soon to be CO’d development….hearsay of course…anywhere from the B word to the bank scenario…..with lack closings…is it true?

Guess we will know when and if we receive that settlement agreed upon after the last CO.

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Hollywood cites developers as delayed projects turn into trashy lots….LBTS code enforcement needs to get on this band wagon!

Take a stroll…how long can dumpsters sit out in front of projects filled with old mattresses and debris? Check out El Mar Drive and Washingtonia Ave.

A sweep should be common place by town staff and citations should be made to clean it up.

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Feb.29,2008…..Brittany Wallman…reports that Fort Lauderdale is looking to change the way they do code enforcement…now done with a special magistrate…looking towards ticketing akin to parking tickets…for non- permitted work …. and other problems found by the enforcement staff. They want to also increase their daily fines. This will undoubtedly be seen in more municipalities as they look for ways to increase revenue.

LBTS will be looking into a building department….might be to costly to the taxpayers with the downturn in real estate, and the reportedly empty Home Depot and Lowes stores…. lacking in customers even on Saturdays.

One idea was to do the permitting in town….might be the way to go for now.

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