Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Original Burger King World Headquarters - Palmetto Bay Village Center Charrette Advisory Committee Report (September 2004)

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Facts are facts - please take a few minutes to review the  Palmetto Bay Village Center Charrette Advisory Committee Report - presented to t...
Saturday, June 14, 2025

June 14th is Flag Day. Fly it with pride. Happy Flag Day 2025

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Today is June 14, which has been designated as “Flag Day.” June 14, 1777 is the date that Congress officially adopted our nation’s flag. The...
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

More facts - documented facts - speaking loudly regarding the Palmetto Bay Village Center. The real hoax is being perpetuated by keyboard warriors who incite fear through misinformation. Back to my opinion on how did this council get to a recommendation in favor of the 480. Did you know? There once was a procedure to ‘undo’ the 480, but the present mayor dropped that effort, allowing staff to recommend 480.

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Facts are facts. Just to be clear, a s I no longer hold office, I can only offer my opinions as to the ongoing issues relating to the Palmet...
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Letting the facts speak for themselves - documenting who voted for the creation of the VMU in 2008 (This may surprise you, but it shouldn't)

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Facts are facts. Just to be clear, former Mayor Shelley Stanczyk was one of the 5 members of the village council who worked together to enac...
Thursday, June 5, 2025

Property Appraiser released the Estimated Taxable Values by Taxing Authority (June 1, 2025)

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ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAX ROLL RELEASED I am posting the June 1 preliminary tax roll numbers for Palmetto Bay as well as some of our comparable...
Tuesday, June 3, 2025

The 22 acres at the Palmetto Bay Village Center - An important environmental post worth repeating a third time: What’s So Special about a 22 Acre Forest on Old Cutler Road, by Eduardo Varona, Guest Post (originally published October 18, 2018, first repost January 26, 2022)

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 It bears repeating - maybe the third time will be the charm: Is the environmental spirit dead with current elected officials? Why are they ...
Friday, May 16, 2025

Currently in bloom in our backyard oasis - our Callicarpa Americana, commonly called the American Beautyberry

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We are often asked how we have come to enjoy so many native songbirds in our Palmetto Bay yard - the answer is proper planting. What’s bloom...
Monday, May 5, 2025

Remembering Bailey - as kids and their friends said about her: "The Goodest Dog!" She was a great pet that deserves some recognition.

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 Baily was another of our family pets that deserves her due.  A very loyal pup who was a great family member. She was much needed her in Pal...
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Family Bike Ride - Bike Coconut Grove - this Saturday, April 26 - 10:00 AM

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I am forwarding information relating to a family friend bike ride - This event is a cooperative effort of Bike Coconut Grove, Friends of the...
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

HAPPY EARTH DAY 2025

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I may not be "cool" under current administrations, but it is more important than ever.  And it is a simple matter as well.  The la...