tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post4651982947066914388..comments2024-03-08T05:08:55.233-05:00Comments on EYE ON MIAMI: Measuring the public: elections today in South Miami, Fukushima radiation and The Best Place For David Beckham's Soccer Stadium … by gimleteyeGeniusofdespairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-11119453738025996372014-03-09T00:50:15.274-05:002014-03-09T00:50:15.274-05:00I would like to correct the assertion by "Ano...I would like to correct the assertion by "Anonymous" that I was Josh Liebman's plant in Sally Philips' campaign. Dr. Philips hired me to write campaign material for her (I am a writer by profession). I did not know Josh Liebman when I was contracted to write for her campaign and did not get to know him until AFTER his election to office. This is a fact that seems to be unknown Donna Shelleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-46302125062117490372014-02-13T21:39:30.618-05:002014-02-13T21:39:30.618-05:00Walmart bought a 4.6 acre site at 3055 N Miami Av ...Walmart bought a 4.6 acre site at 3055 N Miami Av for $8.2 mil. There are an additional 14 acres of vacant land that are owned/controlled by Midtown Opportunities et. al. A portion of this vacant land in on the east side of the FEC rail line but could be incorporated into the site. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-68116147746369041532014-02-12T18:06:56.603-05:002014-02-12T18:06:56.603-05:00What Midtown location? The last vacant lot within...What Midtown location? The last vacant lot within the 55 acre Midtown RDA site just sold to Walmart for $8.2 Mil. The site was sold by a company from Ohio. Walmart plans to build a 200,000+ Walmart Super Center on that small site. An Appeal has been filed by local residents and local business owners who oppose the stupidity of the City granting an approval.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-43878328599271326702014-02-12T12:23:32.766-05:002014-02-12T12:23:32.766-05:00I like the Midtown location for a soccer stadium a...I like the Midtown location for a soccer stadium although Beckham and oartners will have to give some of their equity in order to make the #'s work. The current owners are not going to give it away. A well-designed stadium wrapped with a parking garage that can generate revenue from the local demand when games are not being played, along with residential townhouse units and retail at street Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-88995264943899132132014-02-12T06:29:23.834-05:002014-02-12T06:29:23.834-05:00Newman is gone for good. Good riddance. She was a ...Newman is gone for good. Good riddance. She was a nightmare for all. Stoddard would have beaten her handily without manufacturing FPL as the straw man he was running against. <br /><br />Everybody here knew that the FPL stuff was nonsense. Not sure if the anti-FPL stuff was deliberate deception. My friends think Stoddard is genuine just paranoid. Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-46212454972838881382014-02-12T01:56:33.627-05:002014-02-12T01:56:33.627-05:00I think we should put the parking for the stadium ...I think we should put the parking for the stadium at Coco Plum and provide trolley service. Oh, wait, never mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-37505591027022751392014-02-12T01:02:48.704-05:002014-02-12T01:02:48.704-05:00Put the soccer stadium at Miami International Airp...Put the soccer stadium at Miami International Airport, it will fit nicely in the mishmashAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-64228148306992481182014-02-12T00:56:38.498-05:002014-02-12T00:56:38.498-05:00South Miami Election: Vote Smart to support South ...South Miami Election: Vote Smart to support South Miami Grey Ghosts Soccer Club<br />Help spread the word to all South Miami residents! <br /><br />View this email in your browser <br /><br />Live in South Miami or know someone who does? <br />VOTE SMART<br />The 2014 South Miami election for Mayor and commission seats is Tuesday, February 11th (Early <br />voting begins tomorrow 2/8) and we needAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-15938399513183169792014-02-12T00:45:23.261-05:002014-02-12T00:45:23.261-05:0077 percent of the ballots cast said NO to Valerie ...77 percent of the ballots cast said NO to Valerie Newman...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-46475533527421668062014-02-12T00:24:56.150-05:002014-02-12T00:24:56.150-05:00In my opinion 4 years ago Brad Cassel was Feliu...In my opinion 4 years ago Brad Cassel was Feliu's plant in the Stoddard Campaign. In My opinion two years ago Donna Shelley was Josh Liebman's plant in the Sally Plillips campaign. This year Del Travis was Feliu's plant in the Stoddard campaign, only until he was spotted riding in a Feliu van with Feliu signs. apparently all the breaks broke Stoddard's way this election.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-54028574499747136052014-02-12T00:10:18.058-05:002014-02-12T00:10:18.058-05:00South Miami just kicked FPL's ass back to Juno...South Miami just kicked FPL's ass back to Juno Beach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-77223232664017918572014-02-11T23:04:09.911-05:002014-02-11T23:04:09.911-05:00For the soccer stadium, I am torn between Gables E...For the soccer stadium, I am torn between Gables Estates and CocoplumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-835984605567525422014-02-11T20:49:59.753-05:002014-02-11T20:49:59.753-05:00Mayor Stoddard and Commissioner Harris have been r...Mayor Stoddard and Commissioner Harris have been re-elected. http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/02/11/3928733/south-miami-mayor-commissioner.htmlRossnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-61926449493195002292014-02-11T20:03:31.490-05:002014-02-11T20:03:31.490-05:00Put the stadium on Commissioner Welsh's head t...Put the stadium on Commissioner Welsh's head to cover his bald spot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-58378182532700702072014-02-11T14:34:50.608-05:002014-02-11T14:34:50.608-05:00How about a stadium suspended above Golden Glades ...How about a stadium suspended above Golden Glades interchange. It would be a signature structure and put Miami on the map. Since traffic could t get worse, people could park on the shoulder of 95 and walk to the stadium. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-5889928041121799562014-02-11T14:10:44.761-05:002014-02-11T14:10:44.761-05:00They should put the stadium on my head to cover my...They should put the stadium on my head to cover my bald spot. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-89148972323647565932014-02-11T13:11:42.355-05:002014-02-11T13:11:42.355-05:00I was hanging out at Turkey Point and I heard FPL ...I was hanging out at Turkey Point and I heard FPL employees singing this old Beatles song:<br /><br />"What would you think if I sang out a false tune,<br />Would you stand up and vote out Stoddard for me.<br />Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a ‘Swiftboat' song,<br />And I'll try not to sing out the source of the lucre.<br />Oh I get by with a little help from my donor 100panthersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-62999001354373440072014-02-11T10:40:22.297-05:002014-02-11T10:40:22.297-05:00The deed that turned Dodge Island over to the Coun...The deed that turned Dodge Island over to the County has restrictions including, among others, that the property be used for a seaport- NO exceptions. The property will revert to the City if deed restrictions are violated. This is no small issue. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com