Monthly Archives: April 2016

Canal Restoration – Another Gotcha

Posted on April 15, 2016 by M_Blank

Monroe County held a special meeting regarding canal restoration.  There’s a story about it on KeysNet.com.  As usual, there are huge numbers, little clarity and a forced sense of urgency.  The county commissioners had nothing to offer but the usual clueless commentary. The dust hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Big Coppitt – Bid Irregularities?

Posted on April 14, 2016 by M_Blank

The Big Coppitt project is….interesting.  It is the second most expensive of all the sewer projects in the unincorporated area on a per EDU basis – over $21,000 per EDU.  Cudjoe Regional, of course, comes in first at over $22,000 … Continue reading →

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Campaign Season!

Posted on April 13, 2016 by M_Blank

Local politicians are gearing up for campaign season.  I’m focused primarily on the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).  Changes on the BOCC have the greatest potential for positive improvement.  This BOCC has been a disaster.  They’ve overseen the financially out-of-control Cudjoe … Continue reading →

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Corruption Bill Follow-up

Posted on April 12, 2016 by M_Blank

The Keys have certainly suffered through their share of corrupt government officials.  The iPhone Bandit is still the County Administrator even after purchasing gadgets stolen from the county – for cash.  Let’s not forget, this is the guy who is … Continue reading →

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Another Day, Another Request

Posted on April 11, 2016 by M_Blank

Update:  I followed up with the FKAA again to secure that missing bid tab from Big Coppitt.  I copied the board members this time.  I also asked the county for the “state of the county” slide show.  Taking that thing … Continue reading →

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More Cat Debate

Posted on April 5, 2016 by M_Blank

There’s another good letter on KeysNet.com about the feral and/or free-roaming cat issue. Trap-Neuter-Release Works by John Donnelly.  There is evidence to believe that it can.  I found this site, which takes an in-depth look at TNR.  It is critical of … Continue reading →

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