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Is the public process gone in Tallahassee?

By Tony Garcia On April 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Senate Bill 6, ‘The Teachers Bill’, was rammed through the legislature with little input from the public even though it would create massive changes in our State.

The Urban Environment League supports the public’s participation in their government. Had the public been a part of the process, the bill could have been amended to work [...]

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County Commission Committee Discusses Charter Changes

By Tony Garcia On April 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The County Commission, having rejected the majority of changes proposed by the Charter Committee a couple of years ago is proposing THEIR OWN charter changes including a salary increase. This will be the 12 time they have asked the voters to increase their salary according to Miami Today.

The Commission also wants to wrestle some [...]

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RSVP Today!

By Tony Garcia On April 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment

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The UEL Dinner April 21st: Energy Forum

By Tony Garcia On April 14, 2010 · 1 Comment

 The UEL’S panel will look specifically at South Florida — to assess our current energy mix, propose ideal and reachable goals for the future, and offer a road map on how we can best reach the goals proposed.

UEL Dinner Series  -  Wednesday April 21st

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April 21 Energy Forum – UEL Dinner

By Tony Garcia On April 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment

On April 21, 2010, the Urban Environment League will be hosting another one of their informative monthly dinner programs. During the environmentally conscious month of April, the organization will be focusing on Energy, and what it means to be ‘sustainable’ in South Florida.

‘Energy Revolution’ will consist of a dynamic panel of energy experts [...]

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Miami River Day at Lummus Park Was a Big Success

By Tony Garcia On April 12, 2010 · 1 Comment

Saturday’s 14 Annual Miami Riverday was a big success. Four boats, the Pearson Pontoon Boat, the Island Queen, Friendship and Celebration took over a 1,000 people for free down the Miami River. The four boats went continuously from 11 am till 3:30 pm.

Besides the educational river cruises there [...]

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The Long Awaited Biosolid disposal plan…we are still waiting.

By Tony Garcia On April 9, 2010 · 1 Comment

It seems that since 2002, Miami-Dade is still drafting a plan — you might ask, where’s the
stuff being disposed of now?

Miami-Dade County’s Biosolids Master Plan

This project includes the evaluation of Miami-Dade Water and Sewer
Department’s (MDWASD) wastewater and water treatment facilities and
operations, and preparation of a [...]

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Marine Stadium Rehab Gets $3 Million

By Tony Garcia On April 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Today in the Miami Herald, reporter Andres Viglucci said:

“In a big leap forward for preservationists trying to salvage the historic but dilapidated Miami Marine Stadium, the Miami-Dade Commission has unanimously agreed to provide $3 million toward the city-owned facility’s restoration.

It’s the first chunk of money secured for the renovation, a priority of [...]

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Miami River Day at Lummus Park – April 10th

By Tony Garcia On April 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment


Celebrate the Miami River at Lummus Park, 11 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 10th.

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Annual Meetings: Tropical Audubon Society and Friends of the Everglades

By Tony Garcia On April 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment

TROPICAL AUDUBON SOCIETY: April 25 |4 p.m. | 5530 Sunset Dr., South Miami

At our annual event and silent auction, TAS will recognize longtime activist Alan Farago and DERM employee Gary Milano for their work in the environmental community in South Florida. Speakers will include Charlie Crist (invited), Eric Buermann and Craig Pittman.

FRIENDS OF [...]

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