Author Archives: M_Blank
County Games
Saw this item in the Citizen. Supposedly, the county is purchasing property to preserve working waterfront. From the Citizen…
Posted in BOCC, Bubba System, Media, Monroe County
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Off Topic: “Leadership” by Tweet?
I saw this little item, which I thought was scary/hilarious. A Boston journalist predicted one of Trump’s deranged tweets simply by watching Fox News. So much for “unpredictable”. So that’s how our country works right now. Trump sees something on Fox … Continue reading
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Sanitary Sewer and New Development
Update2: The Blue Paper published my post and the Citizen published this article. Looks like the Citizen has a FART – Fast Action Response Team – that immediately responds to uncomfortable stories about the county and/or the FKAA. Can’t complain too … Continue reading
Posted in Big Coppitt, Duck Key, Key Haven, Monroe County, Wastewater
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Oceanside/Ocean’s Edge – Hickory House
Update: I followed up with county attorney, Bob Shillinger, regarding this matter. We’ll see where that goes… The Hickory House property has been a source of scandal ever since the BOCC paid an exorbitant price for it back in 2006. … Continue reading
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Great Editorial About Key Largo Fire and Rescue
Update: I added a graphic below. There’s no question that recent events have showcased the dedication and competence of Key Largo Fire and Rescue. This terrific editorial in the Reporter/Keynoter really says it all. After rightfully singing the praises of the … Continue reading
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What Happened to the Strategic Planning Department?
Update 3: George Neugent isn’t the only county commissioner to have a run-in with the ethics commission. Since this post was written, all five commissioners, including the “ever-so-proper” Danny Kolhage have been fined for ethics violations related to their financial … Continue reading
Oceanside/Ocean’s Edge – Lining Up Our Tools
My least favorite part of any project is jumping through Planning Department hoops. Even so, I understand the need for it. The rules are there for a reason. The Key Largo Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant project went through the whole planning review process. … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Housing, BOCC, Bubba System, Monroe County
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Oceanside/Ocean’s Edge – Sender Sites
The map above shows the locations of the receiver sites and sender sites for the Ocean’s Edge project. A detailed map of the receiver site is below, and a brief discussion can be found here.
Posted in Affordable Housing, BOCC, Bubba System, Monroe County
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Oceanside/Ocean’s Edge – Getting My Bearings
Understanding this Oceanside/Ocean’s Edge situation is really important I think. Lots of moving parts, lots of players. As discussed in the Land Scarcity Chessboard posts (here, here, here and here), there’s only a finite amount of land that can be … Continue reading
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Oceanside/Ocean’s Edge – Document Tracking
I don’t know much about Monroe County’s Land Use regulations. Never really wanted to know to tell you the truth. But the Oceanside/Ocean’s Edge situation has a scandalous tinge to it. So I’m digging into the documents and trying to educate … Continue reading
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The Real Poop 