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| The Strava segment known as "Vulture Alley" |
The information provided in this fact sheet do not appear to be consistent with the actions planned by the current members of the Palmetto Bay council. This project is moving forward, at least according to this update:
Updated information / link to register for the meeting.
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| Note - photo above is not the actual rendering for the bridge currently in design. |
Miami-Dade County has scheduled the meeting Palmetto Bay officials have declined to have –a detailed public meeting on the 87 Avenue bridge. The advertisement is posted below. Miami Herald subscribers can view this Miami-Dade County advertisement on Page 12A, Miami Herald, Wednesday, December 1, 2021.
This meeting didn’t just pop up overnight. I am not sure why it was not discussed by the current mayor and council members at the Palmetto Bay Special Council meetings held Monday, November 29. Perhaps they were caught by surprise at the public notice in the Wednesday paper (although advertisement deadlines required that this advertisement be submitted days prior to the Monday meetings). Unfortunately, the current Palmetto Bay administration appears to prefer to restrict information rather than promote robust public discussions.
Regardless – who should attend? (I bet you, the reader, meets at list one of those listed below):
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Those concerned (for and/or against) the bridge.
· Cyclists who want input as to the planned dedicated
bike lanes (including, not just for the bridge, but for all of 87 avenue).
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Those interested in connectivity for golf carts.
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Pedestrians (who plan on walking this section –
to see what protective walking areas the County has planned as they are not
included in ‘dedicated’ bike lanes).
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Those interested in ensuring that drought resistant
native plants will be used for landscaping.
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Those interested in this project adding value to
the area (more than ‘just a bridge’ – the additional amenities).
Note the project will include lighting, fencing and landscaping - all of which will impact the immediate area.
Also note: This is a Miami-Dade County planned project, so we want to watch this project to ensure that it does not become another 136th Street MEGA sidewalk fiasco as planned by Palmetto Bay officials.
Also note - the planned amenities are those planned by Miami-Dade County and were never mentioned or sought by Palmetto Bay Officials during the many months of negotiations were held on the proposed Interlocal A
More information (for those who truly want to be ‘in the loop’ on this matter: email: DTPWOutreach@miamidade.gov
The holiday season is officially upon us! Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
On Thanksgiving Day all over America, families sit down to dinner at the same moment - halftime.- (author unknown)
Where is the tree maintenance / replanting program that Palmetto Bay once took pride in?
Answer? There are new policies at play that reflect the current priorities (or lack of) for this current mayor and council.
For background, see prior related post of Monday, September 20, 2021, POD. Monday, 9/20/2021. Time to grind some stumps and sweep more issues under the rug.
Photos from the prior post documenting what once stood there:
The ay was flat smooth. Shore birds doing their thing, staying just out of reach. The water was clear, so you could see some fish close to shore doing their thing.
One of our daughters texted us the bad news over night: Winter the Dolphin, star of 'Dolphin Tale', dies at 16, Bay News 9, by Cait McVey.
Winter captured the hearts of everyone with her story of the heroic efforts to save her life through a prosthetic fin. Winter the Dolphin made headlines national headlines in 2005 when she was rescued off the Florida coast and taken to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. She was severely injured when she became entangled in a crab trap line. She later went on to star in the 2011 move Dolphin Tale. A very moving movie. This is not the ending that we hope for Winter.
RIP Winter.
The official statement from Clearwater Aquarium:
With heavy hearts, Clearwater Marine Aquarium announced tonight that Winter the Dolphin died at approximately 8 p.m. as animal care experts from around the country worked to treat her gastrointestinal abnormality. The CMA family is devastated.
During preparation for a procedure, the CMA Animal Care team observed that Winter’s behavior and vital signs were declining. The medical team tried several life-saving efforts, but she died being held by her caregivers.
“While we are heartbroken by Winter’s death, we are comforted knowing that our team did everything possible to give her the best chance at survival. We worked with specialists and marine mammal experts from around the country to provide her with the best care available. Our staff worked around the clock during this challenging time,” said Veterinarian Dr. Shelly Marquardt, DVM, CVA. “I’m honored to work alongside such dedicated and talented professionals who gave their all for Winter.”
The CMA team expresses our deepest gratitude to the thousands of people from around the world who sent caring messages for Winter. She truly inspired hope and was loved by millions of people worldwide.
Winter, we love you.
CMA will be closed on Friday to provide time for our staff to grieve. A grief counselor will be made available to the team.
Plans for a memorial for Winter, honoring the positive impact she made on the world, will be announced soon.
With heavy hearts, CMA announced tonight that Winter the Dolphin died at approximately 8 p.m. as animal care experts from around the country worked to treat her gastrointestinal abnormality. The CMA family is devastated.
— Clearwater Aquarium (@CMAquarium) November 12, 2021
Read more: https://t.co/23pbetCu1l pic.twitter.com/39KUcf2jpv
Spotted out front of the home. I apologize for not obtaining a photo, but these birds don't wait log and pose for photos.
The story behind the Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) Information taken from the online audubon.org field guide (CLICK HERE to view more information)
When a few Red-whiskered Bulbuls escaped from an aviary in the Miami area in 1960, they found an environment perfectly suited to their needs. The climate was not too different from that of eastern India, where they had originated; and the suburb of Kendall, Florida, was heavily planted with exotic trees and shrubs, providing the bulbuls with abundant berries throughout the year. The birds quickly became established, but they have not spread much beyond Kendall.
Yet another reason to plant food sources in order to attract and enjoy your own backyard oasis.
PRIOR RELATED POSTS:
March 18, 2021, Videos of the Day. Slowing down to appreciate the little things. 2 videos
March 11, 2020, Just for fun - backyard wildlife entertainment. Squirrel lunchbox.
January 29, 2020, Video of the Day - the sounds of morning in Palmetto Bay. Birds are singing and squirrels are barking
March 22, 2019, Bees plan on working through the weekend. Our Dombeya Seminole plant is "abuzz". POD
June 20, 2015, Photos of the Day - Mainland Marsh Rabbit
April 19, 2015, Earth Week - the events have begun in Palmetto Bay! Join us. Photos of the day - Bird Watching Workshop
I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all US Military veterans for their service to our country. Everyone should take a moment to honor those who have preserved our freedom and protected all of our rights, including the right to vote. Veterans Day is a holiday honoring living military veterans. It is both a Federal holiday and is also recognized and observed by all 50 states.
History: President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. Other countries today also still recognize November 11th as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in honor of the Armistice treaty which ended WWI. The U.S Congress amended this act on November 8, 1954, making this holiday Veterans Day as we know it today.
Thank you to every man and women who has served our county as a member of our armed forces
