Author Archives: M_Blank
Big Coppitt – What’s Really Going On?
I submitted a public records to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA). Last Thursday I asked for the Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR’s) for July, September and August for the Big Coppitt Wastewater Treatment Facility. I was astounded to see them … Continue reading
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Nickels and Dimes
It all adds up. Single family home-owners in Key Largo will pay an assessment that ranges from $335.08 to $372.04 this year. If the property is served by a grinder pump, the assessment will be $681.09. Here’s a link to the wastewater … Continue reading
Keys Stewardship Act
Here’s an article about the Keys Stewardship Act from the Blue Paper. Let’s hope this legislation ensures financial relief where it is desperately needed. And let’s hope that going forward taxpayer money is used in a way that is responsible and … Continue reading
Cudjoe Connection “Crisis”
From KeysNews: Cudjoe residents question FKAA at meeting. Snerk. I won’t lie. I sort of enjoy watching the FKAA live in the hell they have created for themselves. They and their partner, Monroe County, fed the money creature, now they get to deal with … Continue reading
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Fractal Wrongness
Have you ever heard the term “fractal wrongness”? From RationalWiki: The term “fractal wrongness” may also be used to refer to someone who is consistently wrong on nearly everything they predict or claim. Repeatedly failing predictions is one of the best … Continue reading
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BOCC on the Record – Neugent
Comm. George Neugent is by far the most interesting character on the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). If you’re crazy enough to go back and watch some of the BOCC meetings, you can see how his position has evolved over … Continue reading
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BOCC on the Record – Rice
I call David Rice “the quiet one”. He doesn’t say much, but when he does there’s often some sense in it. Good thing, too. He ran unopposed in 2014 so he’ll be around until 2018. Comm. Rice’s track record on Cudjoe … Continue reading
District Issues – Citizen Weighs In
I know sewer is boring for most people. But in the Keys, at least, it is a major pocketbook issue. Definitely for some much more than others. It’s one of those things that you just have to pay attention to … Continue reading
District Drama Makes Me Sad
There was an article in the Free Press this morning that gave me a headache. Hopefully it will show up later at KeysNews.com. Then I can provide a permanent link to it. Anyhow, Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District board member … Continue reading
BOCC on the Record – Murphy
Update: Since this post was written, I’ve been forced to revise my opinion. See here and here. In fact, when I read some of what I wrote here it makes me gag a little. How could I have been so naive? District … Continue reading
The Real Poop 