Category Archives: Monroe County
2016 State of Monroe County – Annotated Version
Monroe County issues a rancid pile of dreck each year known as the State of Monroe County report. It’s an annual exercise in putting lipstick on a pig. It’s so chock full of bullshit, I can’t possibly capture it all. … Continue reading
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Key Largo Construction Accident
The Free Press has another follow-up on that horrible construction accident in Key Largo. As you might recall, contractor D.N. Higgins was working on a Monroe County drainage project when three workers succumbed to mangrove gas after entering a manhole. … Continue reading
Posted in Media, Monroe County, Paving
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Land Scarcity Chessboard – Part 4
The United Way’s new ALICE report is out. Here’s an item from the Reporter/Keynoter. Here’s an item from the Citizen. And here’s a link to the report itself. Monroe County families are struggling. ALICE, of course, means… Asset Limited Income … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Housing, BOCC, Bubba System, Monroe County
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Keys Media Comparison – Perjury
I you want A story, read the Citizen. If you want THE story, read the Blue Paper. And if you want to know what’s going on in “other news”, read the Reporter/Keynoter. Lol. The state attorney’s office recently concluded a … Continue reading
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Oceanside/Ocean’s Edge – Updated Document Tracker and Map
I was finally able to get a version of Resolution 158-2015 (second amendment to the development agreement) that I could bookmark. Attached to that was another right-of-way abandonment request (Resolution 115-2015). Updated document tracker can be found here. (Still need … Continue reading
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County Games
Saw this item in the Citizen. Supposedly, the county is purchasing property to preserve working waterfront. From the Citizen…
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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
The Real Poop 