Sailing With Sarnoff

Biscayne Boulevard Times - Fri Nov 06

A couple of weeks ago a fight broke out at county hall. No, it wasna t one of those grand fisticuff events involving a commissioner and a lobbyist.

Put Urban Sprawl to a Vote

Biscayne Boulevard Times - Fri Nov 06

As residents in the City of Miami, as well as throughout Miami-Dade County, have been struggling to control unbridled growth and development on the local level, an opportunity to control it from the state level is coming our way in November of 2010 -- just 12 short months away.

Newfound SunRail mojo could float troubled South Florida rail system

El Sentinel - Fri Nov 06

By Josh Hafenbrack, Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE - Orlando's $1.2 billion SunRail commuter train is grabbing headlines, but there might be another big winner as a special session on transportation issues becomes more likely: Tri-Rail, South Florida's 20-year-old train system.

Are benevolence and compassion grounds for legal rulings?

Naplesnews.com Stories - Wed Nov 04

A mortgagee filed a lawsuit in Miami-Dade County to foreclose on a residence. The mortgagee obtained a judgment of foreclosure, and the sale date was set for Aug.

Repaint Watson Island red flags as public green space

Miami Today - Wed Nov 04

By Michael Lewis Commentary Even before this week's election picture clarifies, Miami's new leaders face an immediate test with vital long-term coloration: What to do about a long-awaited Watson Island showcase that's clearly painted red? A developer who variously says he has put $49 million or $54 million into a mega-yacht marina/luxury hotels ...

Hialeah mayor, 2 City Council incumbents easily reelected

The Miami Herald - Wed Nov 04

The Hialeah City Council will remain the same after the mayor and two council members cruised past challengers in Tuesday's election.

Studies Show Sex Offender Residency Limits Fail

WPLG - Tue Nov 03

Studies show that laws prohibiting sexual predators from living near schools and other places where children congregate do not prevent offenders from committing new crimes and may be counterproductive, a legislative policy analyst told a House panel Tuesday.

Casino and commissioners at odds over slots at MIA

WSVN-TV Miami Beach - Tue Nov 03

A gamble to make money at a South Florida airport with slot machines is not flying over well, you might say, as it has Miami-Dade County commissioners and a new casino at odds.

Turnout light for elections

MiamiHerald.com - Miami & Ft. Lauderdale News, Weather, Dolphins & More - Tue Nov 03

Election Day 2009 has unfolded as most off-year elections do: with light turnout and few decisions for voters once they reach the booth.

Gov. Crist in the dark over Obama's solar visit

Naplesnews.com Stories - Mon Nov 02

I was on vacation last week and even I knew the president was in Florida. After President Barack Obama's visit to Arcadia to christen FP&L's new solar power plant, Gov.