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- Tree cuttingPosted on: 2010-03-04~Call 311 to report it to code enforcement. You can also call the non emergency number to Miami dade police at 305-4POLICE.
Hi Everyone
It appears that a number of mature palm trees and now a large oak tree are in the process of being cut down
at the yellow house on the corner of NE 10th Avenue and 89th Street.
Neighbors have advised the persons who are cutting these trees that a permit is required, but to no avail.
It seems the big oak tree is next ......
Who should they call ?
Thanks, Judy - MIami 311Posted on: 2010-03-04Hi all,
I have called 311 on numerous occasions with questions and concerns on several city and legal issues.
They are very nice and informative, and surpringly, have always pointed me in the right direction.
Also, for those of us with children, there is a new number to call regarding issues related to children and families. (This is not the Dept. Of Children and Families.)
If you'd like to know more about them, call 211, and someone will be happy to fill you in on what areas they deal with.
Jane -
Grand opening of new restaurant in Design DistrictPosted on: 2010-03-04Q- American Barbeque
4029 N. Miami Avenue
Phone# 305-Barbeque - Garbage pickupPosted on: 2010-03-04Only non-pick-up days are Xmas and MLK birthday.
Ric Katz
- Tutor for high school calculus and chemistryPosted on: 2010-03-04Has she tried using the Khan Academy?
http://www.khanacademy.org/
Salman Khan has online, 10 minute, YouTube, lessons on many subjects including:
Chemistry, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus
and a variety of other subjects.
Check the link to see the entire library. Try one out.
Al
We are desparate for a tutor in high school calculus and chemistry for our daughter. Ideally we would like someone who could come to our home
Tues and Thurs mornings BEGINNING THIS THURSDAY although some evenings
may also be possible in the alternative or in addition. She is riding in Wellington on those days and therefore does not drive to her school which a long way in the opposite direction.
Please respond asap if you are or know someone who could help.
Thank you,
Ira -
2 Chihuahuas need a homePosted on: 2010-03-04Good Evening Morningside Neighbors,
A friend sent this to me and asked to please send it on to anyone that might be interested.
These two sweet doggies are in need of a loving home...
Info included below. Please forward on, if you can.
Thank you,
-Andrea
CROSS POSTING
Passing this adorable pair out again. Found out that the owner who is a manager at Publix had them since babies. He got a new girlfriend who hates dogs (wonder how she feels about kids). A lady who works at Publix took them as she thought they would be companions for her chihuahua. However, he is very jealous, will have no part of them and stays under the bed. She doesn't want to hurt him. She said Lil & Phil are much sweeter, loving and well behaved than her dog. She says over & over how good they are.
Please send out to your email contacts. Also if anyone out there would be willing to help by checking out or sending out their info to chihuahua rescue groups in Florida, I would be so grateful. The couple who have them are a little older, no internet, no knowledge of how to find a new home.
Let me know if you can help, thanks, sher
We are brother and sister, Phil and Lil and are 4 years old. Our current owner cannot keep us. We need to stay together. We are very loving, trained and love to sit on laps to give and receive love. All our shots and medical records are up to date. Please email me or call Sherry at 407-256-9157 Aren't they adorable?
P.S. We took the Chihuahua we found to the humane society in N. MiamiBeach which will offer him for adoption. It appeared to be a greatplace and a possible solution for all the strays dropped off inMorningside who are not injured or sick.
- Project Literacy for Every Adult in DadePosted on: 2010-02-09Abigail Myeress, Program Manager, Project L.E.A.D., Miami-Dade Public Library System
Project Literacy for Every Adult in Dade (L.E.A.D.) needs volunteers to help teach reading to illiterate adults. The need is real, with 52% illiteracy rate in our county vs.
24% in Florida and 20% in U.S. At least 40 people are on waiting list for help at anyone time. Service is offered in English free-of-charge, one-on-one,with no identification or proof of residency required. Contact: projectlead@mdpls.org
Website:projectlead@mdpls.org - Green Dog Day event photosPosted on: 2010-02-08Come see Green Dog Day 2010 Photos
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- LITTER OF 8 PUPPIESPosted on: 2010-02-08In case you guys know of anyone...
OH THESE BABIES ARE ADORABLE
I PICKED THEM UP IN LITTLE HAVANA YESTERDAY MOM WAS A STREET DOG WHO WAS PREGNANT( SHES ABOUT 30 LBS)
THE MOMMA HAS A FOREVER HOME NOW AND THESE PUPPIES ARE READY TO BE ADOPTED
THEY ARE 8 WEEKS OLD...4 BOYS,4 GIRLS
MY VET GAVE THEM ALL THEIR 1 ST SET OF SHOTS,BORDATELLA,AND DEWORMING MED YESTERDAY AND CHECKED THEM ALL OUT
ADOPTION FEE APPLIES TO BE KIND TO ANIMALS RESCUE
VALENTINES DAY IS COMING...HOW BOUT A PUPPY???
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LIZ
- 'Mission Accomplished!' Go Saints!!Posted on: 2010-02-08Dear Miami,
The Saints are coming. And so are we, their loyal, long-suffering and slightly discombobulated Super Bowl-bound fans,
While there's still time to prepare --- although a few hard-core Who Dats will be trickling in early, most of us won't arrive until Thursday or Friday --- we thought we'd give you a heads-up about what you should expect.
First things first: You need more beer.
Yeah, we know. You ordered extra. You think you have more than any group of humans could possibly consume in one week. Trust us. You don't.
New Orleans was a drinking town long before the Saints drove us to drink. But it turns out beer tastes better when we're winning. (Who Knew?) So let's just say we’re thirsty for more than a championship; adjust your stockpiles accordingly.
And look. When we ask you for a go-cup, be nice to us. We don't even know what 'open-container law' means. Is that anything like 'last call'?
It's Carnival season in New Orleans (that's Mardi Gras to you), and we'll be taking the celebration on the road. So don't be startled if we throw stuff at you as we walk past; that's just our way of saying hello.
Oh, and sorry in advance about those beads we leave dangling from your palm trees. We just can't help ourselves.
February is also crawfish season, and you can be sure that more than one enterprising tailgater will figure out a way to transport a couple sacks of live mudbugs and a boiling pot to Miami.
When the dude in the Who Dat © 2010 The National Football League All Rights Reserved T-shirt asks if you want to suck da head and pinch da tail, resist the urge to punch him. He's not propositioning you. He's inviting you to dinner.
And if you see a 'big Cajun guy who looks exactly like an old Saints quarterback walking around town in a dress ...don't ask. It's a long story.
We know that crowd control is a major concern for any Super Bowl host city. Our advice? Put away the riot gear.
Reason No.1: Indianapolis is going to lose, and their fans are way too dull to start a riot.
Reason No.2: New Orleans showed the world on Sunday that we know how to throw a victory party. We don't burn cars. We dance on them.
Reason No.3: Even if we did lose, which we won't, leaving the stadium would be like leaving a funeral, and our typical response to that is to have a parade.
Speaking of which: If you happen to see a brass band roll by, followed by a line of folks waving their handkerchiefs, you're not supposed to just stand there and watch, As our own Irma Thomas would say: Get your backfield in motion.
And hey, Mister DJ! Yes, we know you've already played that stupid Ying Yang Twins song10 times tonight, but indulge us just one more time.
To us, 'Halftime (Stand Up and Get Crunk)' isn't just a song; it's 576 points of good memories, It's the sound of a Drew Brees touchdown pass to Devery Henderson, a Pierre Thomas dive for first down on 4th and 1, a Garrett Hartley field goal sailing through the uprights in overtime.
It's what a championship sounds like. You may get sick of hearing it. We won't. Encore, dammit.
Inside Sun Life Stadium, you may find your ears ringing more than usual. We're louder than other fans. Seven thousand of ours sound like70,'000 of theirs.
Don't believe us? Ask the 12th man in the Vlkings huddle.
Some people think it's just the Dome that heightens our volume. But you're about to discover a little secret: We can scream loud enough to make your head explode, indoor or out.
It's not the roof. It's the heart.
Well, OK, and the beer.
Don't be surprised if there are more Saints fans outside the stadium than inside. A lot of us are coming just to say we were part of history, even if we can't witness it up close. The Saints are family to us, and you know how it is with family: We want to be there for them, whether they really need us or not. Because we know our presence will mean something to them, whether they can see us or not.
Come to think of it, seeing as how you're taking us in for the week, we pretty much regard you as family too. So we're warning you now; If you're within hugging distance, you're fair game.
Hugging strangers is a proud Who Dat tradition, right up there with crying when we win.
Most sports fans cry when their teams lose. Not us. We've been losing gracefully and with good humor for 43 years. Tragedy and disappointment don't faze us. It's success that makes us go to pieces.
Hurricane Katrina? We got that under control. The Saints in the Super Bowl? SOMEBODY CALL A PARAMEDIC!!!
So anyway, don't let the tears of joy freak you out. We're just ... disoriented.
OK. Let's review:
Order more beer. Throw me something, mister. Suck da heads. Wear da dress. Stand up. Get crunk. Hug it out. Protect your eardrums. Pass the Kleenex. Hoist the trophy.
See y'all at the victory party.
Faithfully yours,
The Who Dat Nation,
- 'Control Growth Fund'Posted on: 2009-12-08Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I was asked to clear up a misunderstanding.
Some neighbors have been under the impression that some of their MCA dues are spent on legal fees in the battle against high rises on Biscayne Boulevard.
Please be advised that is not the case.
Any money the MCA spends on the high-rise battle comes from a separate account, the 'Control Growth' fund. That is where the many donations
received are kept; a completely different accounting. That fund
receives no money from your dues, home tour income, etc; it is funded
by voluntary donations made specifically to it.
Furthermore, we have been VERY fortunate to have generous neighbors
who are attorneys who've been working on these cases for free.
They've spent many, many hours helping protect our neighborhood;
Catherine Hite, Mike Sastre and JoNel Newman.
We owe them a HUGE debt of gratitude! Thank you!
I hope to see everyone at the Mside Thanksgiving celebration next
Thursday.
--
Elvis Cruz
Vice President, Morningside Civic Association
631 NE 57 Street
Miami, FL 33137
305 754 1420
ElvisCruz@mac.com
- Save the dates..Posted on: 2009-11-10
Morningside Civic Association Upcoming Pot Luck Dinners
* Thanksgiving Dinner - November 26th -1 - 4pm
* Holiday and Celebration of Morningsides 25th Anniversary of Historic Designation - December 20th - 4-7pm
You must be a current 2009 MCA member in order to attend - If
you have any questions regarding membership - please contact Rachel by
email .
More information to follow regarding RSVP deadlines in MCA Newsletter and emails . - Special thanks to Leslie and BrucePosted on: 2009-11-10
We just wanted to thank you for (once again) having the 'halloween pre-party' at your house. Although we were a little late we had a great time!! These get togethers are what make Morningside special.
Hildy Sastre - Windfall a Baddie or DWI/DUI Attorney in Long Isle Fresh YorkPosted on: 2009-11-06New here... Found this site for searching for criminal/dwi/dui attorneys on Long Island, New York. My cousin came accross the one he hired here and was very pleased with the outcome.
The website is 'http://www.licriminalattorney.com'
Again that address is that is www.licriminalattorney.com
I Anticipate this is helpful tidings to all.Email:info@516attorneys.com - What to do if u find injured or orphaned wildlife!Posted on: 2009-03-31HI , my name is Justin and i work at the Miami Science Museum and Falcon Bachelor Bird Of Prey Center. If u find an injured or orphaned animal the best thing to do is call us. We specialize in the care and rehab of owls , hawks, vulchers and eagles, but we have connections to other rehab centers and can get the animals in the right hands quick.. All wild birds and mammals accepted...we accept animals from 7am - 6pm .. but if u happen to find an animal in Morningside atfer these hours, feel free to call me and we will arrange a pick up so i can bring it to work in the a.m.. Thank u to all the wildlife lovers.. please no dogs or cats. all others welcomed Justin NE 56th st 7742633512 call or text
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Welcome to Santa’s Email Link!Posted on: 2008-12-09Send your letter to Santa
and you can view it on this site tomorrow.
Santa will have it available on his site!
VISIT SANTA'S PAGE ON THE WEBSITE - Replacement of Recycling BinsPosted on: 2008-08-12My understanding of the relevant policies is as follows: The green garbage cans are the property of the City of Miami. To get a new one, you should file a police report by calling 305 579-6111. Fax a copy of the police report to 305 571-5011. Upon receipt of the police report, the city will deliver a new bin within 24 hours. (I can't guarantee this level of service of course.)
Steve
- PENDING SALE IN MORNINGSIDE!!Posted on: 2008-06-10THERE HAS ONLY BEEN ONE OTHER PENDING SALE IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS!
MY LISTING LOCATED AT 478 NE 56 ST IS UNDER CONTRACT. FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT THE MIAMI REAL ESTATE PAGE. - MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PET LAWS AMENDEDPosted on: 2008-05-13Dear Morningside neighbors,
This was just sent from Commissioner Edmonson's office this morning:
(MIAMI, May 12, 2008) - In an effort to better care for the pets and for the safety of Miami-Dade residents, Chapter V of the Miami Dade County Code pertaining to animals has been revised, updated and put into effect.
'The re-writing process was a collaborative project that involved members of our community, pet rescue organizations, Animal Services and other concerned animal welfare advocates,' said Dr. Sara Pizano, Director of Miami-Dade Animal Services. 'We urge residents to read the new Chapter V to learn about their responsibilities as pet owners and pet businesses as well as their rights,' added Dr. Pizano.
Below is an outline of updates and revisions of Chapter V of the Miami Dade County Code:
· Dogs, cats, and ferrets must be vaccinated against the rabies virus beginning at 4 months of age, and they must be revaccinated as directed by the vaccine manufacturer (typically, every 1 or 3 years). (Section 5-6).
· Dogs must be licensed every year and must wear their tags at all times. (Section 5-7).
· 4 dogs are allowed to live on residential property that is less than one acre, 6 dogs on 1 to 2 acres, and 8 dogs on 2 acres or more. Keeping more than those numbers of dogs on residential property requires a Kennel license (Sections 5-1 and 5-13).
· Dogs are not permitted to roam free off your private property. They must be leashed at all times. (Section 5-20)
· If you breed pets, you must have a Hobby Breeder or Kennel license. (Sections 5-1 and 5-13)
· If you sell pets, you must have a Hobby Breeder or Pet Dealer license (Section 5-10).
· If you sell pets, they must be microchipped and registered to the new owner and must be sold with an original official certificate of veterinary inspection. (Section 5-10)
· To transport a pet in the back of a pick up truck, it must be in a secured carrier. See Section 5-15 for other requirements.
· Dogs in heat must be confined (Section 5-20.1).
· The acquisition or keeping of Pit Bull dogs is prohibited in Miami-Dade County (Section 5-17.6).
· Depriving an animal of food, water, or adequate shelter is an act of animal cruelty (Section 5-4)
· It is unlawful to allow a dog to commit any nuisance (defecation and/or urination) on side walk of public street or buildings used in common by the public. (Section5-20).
A complete copy of Chapter V can be obtained on Miami-Dade Animal Services' website at www.miamidade.gov/animals.
Miami-Dade Animal Services is responsible for enforcing Chapter V, as well as Florida Statutes 828, which deals primarily with animal cruelty issues. Unlike private shelters that have limitations on the number of pets they accept, Animal Services accepts all dogs and cats. Each year, the shelter impounds more than 34,000 pets. The goal at Animal Services is to reunite lost pets with their families or find life-long homes for as many animals as possible. Related links: www.miamidade.gov/animals or cal l 3-1-1.
- Gate openerPosted on: 2008-01-08
I came across this info,
I think it's correct:
To get the Guardhouse Opener for Morningside
You need to go to :
Stephen P Clark Center
111 NW 1st street
Suite 1510
Miami, fl 33128
And ask for
Maday Alvarez
or Ana Robles (awr@miamidade.gov)
'Security Guard Districts Resident Contact'
T 305-375-2702
- Register your emergency contact information with the state of Florida.Posted on: 2007-12-03Hey folks,
Like all of you, I get many emails that are supposed to be helpful advice.
Here’s one that makes very good sense.
You can register your emergency contact information with the state of Florida. If you are in an accident, the authorities can then quickly contact whomever you have designated.
Simply go to this website and fill out the form. It will take 5 minutes at most. And it’s free.
https://www6.hsmv.state.fl.us/dlcheck/findcustomer
If you have children that drive, this is an especially good idea.
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Elvis Cruz - Miami Zoning Appeal UpdatePosted on: 2007-07-31Dear Friends and Neighbors,
To refresh your memory, the Morningside Civic Association and a group of named plaintiffs appealed the City of Miami Planning Department’s granting of a permit to build two condo towers, approx 100 ft tall, at 5301 and 5501 Biscayne Boulevard.
This would have allowed these buildings only 5 feet from the property lines of single story, single family homes of Morningside.
Our appeal first went to the Zoning Board, which ruled in favor of the developer.
We then appealed to the City Commission, where we argued that section 1305.2 of the Miami Zoning Ordinance is supposed to protect neighborhoods from out-of-scale buildings such as these. History was made when commissioner Winton agreed with us and supported our appeal, denying the permit.
The developer then took the case to Circuit Court, arguing a technicality in the way the process was handled. They said our arguments and evidence on 1305.2 should have first been presented at the Zoning Board, not at the City Commission.
The court ruled in favor of the developer, sending the case back to the city commission for findings of fact.
The City Commission then sent the case back to the Zoning Board, for findings of fact.
At the Zoning Board now for a second time, the MCA’s attorney argued we should be allowed to present evidence, but we were refused, and the Zoning Board simply approved a document with findings of fact.
The case then went back to the City Commission. This time Commissioner Winton denied our appeal and approved the building permit, on the condition that it be no higher than 35 feet.
The developers went back to Circuit Court, arguing against the 35 foot height limit and other technicalities.
The Circuit Court ruled against the developers.
The developers then appealed to the Third District Court of Appeals. Case Number: 3D07-785
Morningside’s volunteer lawyers have been doing an excellent job of representing us, against some of the most high-powered legal firms in town.
In this case, the law firm of Greenberg Traurig initially handled the case for the developer, and was then replaced by an elite law firm, White and Case.
White and Case is very well regarded in the legal world. As one Morningsider said upon learning that White and Case was going to represent the developer in court:
“White and Case, they always win!”
Indeed, I saw White and Case in action on several occasions throughout this process.
They are good.
Very good. And very expensive.
But our lawyers have been priceless. Jim Wing, Mike Sastre, Catherine Hite and JoNel Newman have given so much of their time and expertise to protect our neighborhood. Thanks to all of you, and on this case, especially JoNel Newman, who handled most of it.
Anyway, the case went to a hearing before the Third District Court of Appeals, and the decision was returned on Wednesday:
“Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied.”
We won!
While this is great news, the game is not over yet, as other motions are likely to be filed by the attorneys for the developers.
But the implications so far are profound, especially since it validates what we’ve been saying all along:
The city has the ability (and the duty, many would argue) to protect neighborhoods against large buildings by using section 1305.2 of the zoning ordinance.
The city commission has the power to modify a planning department permit and impose a height limit of 35 feet. (Of course it does. Section 2004 says so.)
This decision can help protect all neighborhoods in our city. And it can be said that it helps the developers who, had they gone into this insane condo-building frenzy, might be in extreme financial risk right now. Give this a look for the big picture:
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/real_estate/0706/gallery.condo_bargain_hunting.fortune/index.html
Thanks again to all our splendid lawyers and all those great neighbors who have made those drives down to city hall and endured the long waits for our items to be heard, then stood in support of protecting our neighborhood. It is your support that keeps me going!
Have a great weekend!
--
Elvis Cruz / Morningside Civic Association
- Swim Movie nightPosted on: 2007-07-31I Agree!!!! What a great event. The sound and quality were PERFECT!!!!! Too bad we have to wait until next year!!
Norma Shelow
>
> From: Elvis Cruz
> Date: 2007/07/27 Fri PM 02:45:04 EDT
> To: Morningside Google Group
> Subject: What a great event - swimming pool movie!
>
> I have to confess I didn't quite get it at first, the idea of showing
> a movie at Morningside Pool.
>
> But George, JoNel and I went down to give it a look.
>
> It was fabulous!
>
> Omar Bayona, the park manager, arranged to have a first-quality
> projection system brought in. They set up the screen on the pool deck
> at the shallow end. Great picture, great sound.
>
> The kids watched from the pool, sitting in round inner-tube style
> floats. Benches were set up for the land-lubbers.
>
> The picture below doesn't really do it justice, but you get the idea.
> (It's hard to take pix in the dark.)
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