tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post3361373269800701189..comments2024-03-08T05:08:55.233-05:00Comments on EYE ON MIAMI: Will Mayor Gimenez "gift" Matheson Hammock Park's future to wealthy campaign contributors in Hammock Lakes? ... by gimleteyeGeniusofdespairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-55824617499829442752016-02-17T08:37:12.230-05:002016-02-17T08:37:12.230-05:00First of all, there has never been any kudzu infes...First of all, there has never been any kudzu infestations in Matheson Hammock. The vine in question is called skunk vine, or sewer vine, because of it's obnoxious odor. Secondly, dogs are only allowed in designated dog parks, so everyone walking their dogs in Matheson Hammock are doing so illegally. Perhaps the county should officially designate the open grassy areas of the old county nurseryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-84661720574046445662015-12-30T13:45:42.880-05:002015-12-30T13:45:42.880-05:00Our County administration has made it very clear t...Our County administration has made it very clear that they want to give away, privatize, and cooperate with developers and wealthy land owners. Matheson Hammock is a jewel, many happy memories of the lagoon swim , the grill, and the treasure hunting in the marshes. The County Parks Dept. was one of the hardest hit in the current Mayors budget and they have to fight for their existence. They faredMarie D.. Valentinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-37515751579397903222015-12-30T08:58:31.619-05:002015-12-30T08:58:31.619-05:00As a native of Coral Gables I grew up swimming, fi...As a native of Coral Gables I grew up swimming, fishing and hiking in and around Matheson Hammock. It was a wonderful time before the mansions and gated communities. I remember crabs crossing Old Cutler and the shear joy of exploring our natural beauty.<br /> We taxpayers have to pay close attention and be ready to ward off those that want our treasure for selfish reasons.Horace G. Feliunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-20415343360482650762015-12-28T08:55:22.447-05:002015-12-28T08:55:22.447-05:00It's the county's responsibility to uphold...It's the county's responsibility to uphold all of the terms and conditions of the Matheson charter which bequeathed the property to the county for use by the public. If Mayor Gimenez entertains the idea of restricting public access, there will be some serious backlash. <br />7,500 people signed the online petition to save Matheson Hammock from a high density, and high intensity of use Antoinette B. Fischernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-15456734395113719842015-12-27T18:14:40.978-05:002015-12-27T18:14:40.978-05:00People should protect our parks. If Gimenez is pa...People should protect our parks. If Gimenez is pandering to a few rich people to keep the public out of a public park he should be recalled. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-90791615420160232412015-12-26T22:21:01.054-05:002015-12-26T22:21:01.054-05:00What is the correlation between campaign donations...What is the correlation between campaign donations to the givers of the Park-Politicians from the Park receivers-Neighbors and in what amounts?<br /><br />I suspect it will be appalling to see how cheap it is to 'have your way' with our politicians.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-62127179740082537662015-12-25T11:54:16.479-05:002015-12-25T11:54:16.479-05:00Are they going after the Girl scouts too? Camp Ma...Are they going after the Girl scouts too? Camp Mahachee is located at 9950 Old Cutler Road. The west side of Old Cutler by Matheson Hammock west.<br /><br />Too many children? They may climb the wall and go into the adjoining properties, rather into the surrounding parks..... <br /><br /><b>I have a revelation for the surrounding property owners:</b> <br /><br /><i>If you buy next to an airport,youbetcha'noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-3153686521817164052015-12-24T11:35:28.173-05:002015-12-24T11:35:28.173-05:00It's a lovely place. I'm a birder myself,...It's a lovely place. I'm a birder myself, but you've never seen such happy dogs and dog owners as in this little spur of a park. Dogs swim in a pond to retrieve tennis balls, and bound through the high grass off leash if the park guys aren't around. People and pets I've seen there are relaxed and joyous. We need to keep the access open to all well-mannered folk, two-leggedPhilip Stoddardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-19817370130263718602015-12-24T08:59:08.166-05:002015-12-24T08:59:08.166-05:00That area is supposed to be "managed" by...That area is supposed to be "managed" by the County's environmentally endangered lands program. Is it? Or is it natural? Or is it "messy" because of neglect? What kind of improvements are planned? It's a hidden treasure of open public space that should be enhanced and improved with greater not less accessibility for the public (and dogs,too) How about a real dog park Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-21132120251239395132015-12-24T07:01:07.400-05:002015-12-24T07:01:07.400-05:00I went to Bok tower yesterday, one of the highest ...I went to Bok tower yesterday, one of the highest points in Florida if not the highest, thinking I should buy here. Waterfront! I feel your pain. I walked through this landscaped space and yearned for our messy natural trails. As bad as South Florida gets it is a paradise compared to here: Central Florida - the i4 corridor. <br /><br />Rich people. Not easy to oppose.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.com