When the rumors started flying regarding alleged recall efforts to remove a certain city commissioner from office, I surmised the public servant in question would obviously be our very own court jester, I mean comedian, I mean commissioner, Bob Welsh. The Florida Ethics Commission recently picked up the complaint regarding potential misconduct filed by city [...]
If you think new Busway planning went that-a-way, think again. Miami-Dade Expressway Authority holds its first Citizen’s Advisory Committee meeting at the Coral Reef Branch Library April 3 at 6 p.m. to continue studying managed lanes on the express bus route adjoining US1 south of Dadeland. MDX is reviewing installation of tolls to create speed [...]
Now that the communal sigh of relief is over after a strained and disturbing election season, the results are in for review. For many of the residents, observers, and campaigners who still feel like they are attempting to digest a greasy truck stop meal thanks to the insults, innuendos, and bad blood of the campaign [...]
The Girl Scouts of the United States of America is 100 years old on March 12th, and in honor of the occasion Town Councilmember Sue Loyzelle is hosting a special reception at Town Hall on Wednesday, March 21st at 5:45 p.m. Town Hall is located at 10720 Caribbean Boulevard. Then right after the reception, at [...]
At the last city commission meeting Parks and Recreation Board Chair Richard Ward went after Mayor Philip Stoddard for approving a re-election campaign event flyer sponsored by area Democratic party groups. “Not since 1962 has anyone brought partisan politics into local elections,” said Ward. “If the Democrats or Republicans want to endorse somebody we cannot [...]
A hearty congratulation is in order for stalwart community leader Executive Vice President of First National Bank of South Miami Veronica Birch Flores. Flores was recently given the key to the city by Mayor Philip Stoddard for her tireless efforts to make certain the Parade of Elves went off this year without a hitch. Flores [...]
For all her years of service choreographing The Santa’s Parade of the Elves for South Miamians young and old, Barbara Acker received recognition from the city at the last commission meeting. “I was very pleasantly surprised and flattered the city would do this. It was very thoughtful,” said Barbara. Thank you again to Barbara for [...]
By Michael Miller.... Even though only 3 out of the 5 commissioners bothered to complete the 4 question performance review for Manager Mirabile (and one abstained out of protest), he still got two more years secured on his outstanding two year contract last commission meeting. This seemingly guarantees him another 4 years on the job [...]
By Michael Miller.... Chief of Police Martinez de Castro was enjoying some well-earned pats on the back the other day at Casa Lario’s for catching a perpetrator fleeing the scene of a crime. The Chief heard of a burglary in progress on the dispatch channel in the immediate area where he was driving off of [...]
By Michael Miller.... Trying economic times are tough on the psyche and on the wallet but there are little things we can all do to make a difference right here in South Miami. Buy local. Sustainability in action starts on Sunset Drive. So never mind if you can save a dime or a quarter by [...]
By Michael Miller.... Former State Representative Julio Robaina has officially announced his mayoral seat candidacy for the February election: “I have experienced a tremendous outpouring of people calling me over the years to come back to local government and rightly so since this is where it all began. Now that I am semi-retired I want [...]
By Michael Miller.... The City Commission unanimously supported the Chamber South’s 40th Annual South Miami Art Festival recently in a resolution that also waived over $10,000 in permit fees to operate in downtown. Chamber South President Mary Scott Russell says she appreciated the strong message of support which made her and her team of seven [...]
By Michael Miller.... Perhaps along with the evening agenda, city staff should hand out a pamphlet on Robert’s Rules of Order to enlighten the passionate crowd in attendance for city commission meetings. In addition to an out of sync recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by Yvonne Beckman that sounded a bit embellished, the discourteous [...]
By Michael Miller.... Is former Mayor Horace Feliu running again? As the political season begins to take shape, lots of folks are wondering who is going to run for office, come February, so let’s see what’s up. Current Mayor Phillip Stoddard’s present term expires as well as those of Commissioners Brian Beasley and Velma Palmer... [...]
