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- MINI DUMP CLOSURE NOTICEPosted on: 2010-08-09According to Treisha Brown at the NET Office, they will no longer accept cans of paint or solvents or old batteries at the Net Office as well, until further notice.
Al Sasiadek
MINI-DUMP CLOSURE
Please be advised that as of Monday, September 20, 2010
we will not accept any bulky trash material(s) due to the
closure of this facility.
For additional information please contact 311.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you
- Miami dog rescuePosted on: 2010-08-09Totally unrelated to anything real estate:
I have been trying to save a dog from death at Miami Dade Animal Services since last Friday and wonder if you have any rescue contacts in the Miami area. What I really really need is a referral to a low cost vet hospital who can hold the dog in quarantine for 10-14 days and provide a health certificate for transport north.
Wondered if you might now who does that in the Miami area???
Thanks, hope things are well for you!
Nicole
nicole@mb-law.com - Pending Biscayne Times articlePosted on: 2010-08-09-----Original Message-----
From: Sandy Moise
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: Pending Biscayne Times article
Yes, Elvis does take charge. When I decided to run for Miami-Dade School Board to represent District 2, Elvis sat down with me and gave me valuable advice on how to run the campaign, and then he showed his support by making the maximum contribution to the campaign. Running for office has taught me a lot about politics in Miami, and I am able to see for myself that neighborhoods benefit and are paid attention to only when the constituents are involved, active and vote. Elvis and some of our other neighbors have been able to bring some significant resources to our neighborhood because they are active and vocal.
Many of us in the neighborhood have chosen to support our local businesses and restaurants by patronizing them - and hopefully once the economy bounces back, so will their businesses. In the meantime, the landlords may be able request to have their property taxes lowered based on the decline in property values.
There are many ways in which we can work together to improve our neighborhood. I have chosen to address improving neighborhoods by running for School Board. Having a great public school in a neighborhood significantly improves the quality of life in the neighborhood. Any realtor will tell you the impact a good school has on a buyer's decision to purchase or not purchase a home in a neighborhood.
Everyone—not just parents—has a stake in the success of public schools. When schools are strong and students succeed, everyone benefits.
Good schools are good business—they attract employers, strengthen the local economy, and enhance property values.
Good schools ensure our students will be prepared to keep our nation competitive in a global economy.
Good schools keep dreams alive with an opportunity for every child to receive a world-class education.
Good schools keep the quality of life in a community high by producing citizens who pay taxes and obey the law.
Good schools teach students from all backgrounds how to live and participate in our democracy.
Voting in a school board election is an investment in the future of kids and of our community. Election day is August 24, and early voting begins August 9!
Have a great day!
Sandy Moise
www.sandymoise.com
On Jul 30, 2010, at 7:51 AM,
35 ft or not.... one thing is for sure: Elvis takes charge. Most people are all talk and no action. If you want your voices heard, go with Elvis to City Hall.
Miguel Monnichmeyer
-----Original Message-----
From: jesse brody
Sent: Thu, Jul 29, 2010 3:09 pm
Subject: RE: Pending Biscayne Times article
Really....Biscayne is a slum!!! Along with Nora I don't believe there is any another family that has lived in Morningside longer than us. I also own a retail store in the heart of South Beach. I considered buying the old Rayco building with is now Ben More paint store. Thank God I did not move there and remained on South Beach. I have multiple friends with retail stores on the boulevard... THEY ARE DYING!!!!!! They can't even pay their electric bill!!! The only reason they moved there was the promises of a wealthier demographic moving in, which never happened !!!!.... Landlords are still asking 18-25 per for retail which is peanuts but still too much. Don't blame the landlords they can barely pay their property taxes with such little rent !!!I bet if Elvis spent 1 straight month in any retail store on Biscayne he would be singing a different tune !!!!!We should be so proud of ourselves now that every crack motel is Historic....It's our very own Florence Italy!!!!
Jesse Brody
From: KIRKDeLEON@aol.com
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:29:17 -0400
Subject: Re: Pending Biscayne Times article
I 100% disagree with Carlos as there is no evidence presented in the email or anywhere else that a 35ft limit is adverse to business or real estate development in this corridor. There was lack of development long before there was a height cap and the argument that the 35 ft cap is causing a slow down in development is personal opinion without any demonstrable basis in fact.
In a message dated 7/29/2010 12:54:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, writes:
Elvis:
I know you mean well, but seriously?
Have you actually done a POLL of the neighborhood to determine how many of us are actually in favor of this, or did you take this to the city as a blanket approval by us all, like Obama has done with the Arizona law?
In addition, your pictures are a tad misleading, in particular the last one. What you fail to mention is that behind most of these buildings is a parking area which creates a buffer from the houses. The perfect example is the Starbucks bldg. on 62nd.
Sadly,the continued fight that you started and got us all riled up about has created blight in areas like ours that deserve better. The huge empty to be the Kubik bldg the prime example and now we have nothing, except quagmire and decay. That may be good for some but, in my view, it stinks. It makes Biscayne look like a slum.
I personally would rather see anything of any size than the empty, garbage ridden lots that litter 'Miami's insane method of operations' district, as would many that I speak to (the majority) in our neighborhood.
Do you really have a pulse as to what the people want and, if you find out that it is contrary to what you want, will you fight for us or for yourself?
Carlos Navarro
On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 10:33 AM, Elvis Cruz wrote:
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As you can read in the below thread of emails, a Biscayne Times reporter, Erik Bojnansky, recently requested my reaction on the MiMo / Biscayne Boulevard Association's latest effort to oppose the 35 foot height limit on Biscayne Boulevard.
I've decided to share my response to the reporter with you in advance, as newspapers sometimes don't include everything an interviewee had to say.
Elvis Cruz, President
Morningside Civic Association
Begin forwarded message:
From: Elvis Cruz
Date: July 23, 2010 8:49:40 AM EDT
To: Erik Bojnansky
Subject: Re: MiMo streetscape
Erik, for your article, please be sure to include the fact that the neighborhood associations of Bayside, Morningside, Palm Grove and Shorecrest have all endorsed the 35 foot height limit.
I have spoken to a number of experts, including planners and economists, who've told me that mixed use is a good idea in a downtown type district, but generally doesn't work well in a linear automotive corridor, especially if that corridor has low-density single family neighborhoods behind it.
South Beach is a completely different situation, much closer to a downtown than a linear automotive corridor flanked by neighborhoods of single family homes. South Beach has a very heavy non-automotive tourism base and much higher residential density behind it.
Biscayne Boulevard has 40,000 cars on it every day. It is lined with historic motels which were designed for automotive access.
Even then, parts of South Beach have a 35 foot height limit. Here's a new building on Ocean Drive, 3 stories, under 35 feet:
Here's another brand new South Beach building, also 3 stories and under the 35 foot height limit in the historic district there:
Yes, the area residents want MiMo / BB to be successful, and the 35 foot height limit will help that happen by protecting the historic scale of the historic district. In the 27 blocks of the MiMo district there are only 4 buildings above 3 stories (3 stories is normally 35 feet) – the vast majority are only 1 or 2 stories. The historic designation and look of the district are a powerful marketing tool, and taller buildings would compromise its integrity.
A 53 foot tall building would certainly hurt the quality of life for the homes behind it. Every neutral architect I've spoken to has told me the proper respectful scale that should be allowed next door to a single family home is 3 stories / 35 feet. Along most of the MiMo district, the neighborhoods behind it are also historic districts - Bayside, Morningside and Palm Grove.
Here is a picture of the homes behind the new, 3 story Balan's building:
You can see for yourself how even a 3 story building is an imposing size next to single family homes. These homes will never again enjoy the view of a sunset. A 53 foot building (which could potentially be 5 stories) would be that much worse.
Feel free to use these pictures in your article.
Erik, this is just a small sampling of the objective evidence supporting 35 feet.
Have a great weekend.
Elvis Cruz, President
Morningside Civic Association
On Jul 22, 2010, at 5:49 PM, Erik Bojnansky wrote:
Will forward idea of debate to Mullin if you would like...
Think idea of 53 foot height limit is to prevent giant high-rises coming to the boulevard while encouraging modest retail and mixed-use development similar to South Beach.
But for purposes of my article: Does a 35 foot height limit encourage more cars coming into district? Do you think a 35 foot height limit could prevent the MiMo district from being successful (or is that question even important from the perspective of residents)? And, will a 53 foot height limit hurt the quality of life for Miami residents?
Erik
Subject: Re: MiMo streetscape
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:13:01 -0400
Erik, I had to work that night and so I missed that meeting. I have never met Mr. Chuck Bohl nor heard / seen his presentation, therefore I don't think it would be fair to comment on it directly.
However, please know I have done much research on the 35 foot height limit issue, especially vis a vis Biscayne Boulevard, and would be quite happy to meet with you and Mr. Bohl, and whatever army of architects and urban planners, to show them a large body of supporting evidence - most of it from other urban planners and architects.
I have offered to give a presentation on it to the MiMo folks but was turned down.
There's also the issue of the 4 historic districts in the area, especially the low-density neighborhoods directly behind the Boulevard businesses.
By the way, where did the number 53 feet come from?
Also, 'pedestrian-friendly' is a very controversial concept upon which I would also greatly enjoy participating in a live public debate.
Later,
Elvis
On Jul 22, 2010, at 4:44 PM, Erik Bojnansky wrote:
Hello Mr. Cruz:
I went to the MiMo BIC's unveiling of urban planner Chuck Bohl's 'vision' for Biscayne Boulevard's future MiMo special taxing district. It does include recommendations to slow down traffic with the use of widened sidewalks, street furnitures and trees, parallel parking and maybe even medians.
But Bohl also goes on to slam the 35 foot height limit, arguing that it will encourage 'single-use' development, which in turn will encourage more cars to come into the area and thus 'chew up' the district and any potential for a pedestrian-friendly area.
Just wondering what your thoughts are on his thoughts. Also: would a 53 foot height limit do just as well in preventing high-rises from coming in.
Sincerely,
Erik Bojnansky -
NET Office School Book Bag Give-awayPosted on: 2010-07-12Please check out bellow Back to School info from Treisha Brown at the NET Office. Free book bag give-away for students .
~ Al Sasiadek
Good afternoon constituents, I am sending you a flyer in regards to our NET book bag giveaway to the children who are in need this coming school year. I am asking that you would please disseminate to all who you know within your neighborhoods. The Upper Eastside NET office is asking for all of those who would like to join in with us rather it’s an idea or just being involved with this great tenure, please email me or call me at the NET office if you would like to get more information.
Thank you all and have a wonderful weekend.
OFF TO SCHOOL WE GO!
VAMOS A LA ESCUELA!
NOU PRALE LEKOL!
CONTACT PERSONS:
BARBARA PRADA (305) 416-2118
FAYE MCFADDEN (305) 416-1089
Date: 08/13/10
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Please join us in a fun filled day that will include ...
Book-bag giveaways, school
supplies, raffles, educational information, entertainment,
refreshments and much, much more!
City of Miami Lummus Park
404 NW 3 Street
Treisha M. Brown
City of Miami
Upper Eastside Net Center
6599 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Fl. 33138
(305) 795-2330/Fax# (305) 795-2333
- MicrowaveSafety: Do NOT boil water without a non-mettalic object in containerPosted on: 2010-07-06A Safety tip for all... if you don't know it already :)
An important safety tip that should not be ignored…
Microwaving Water!
A 26-year old man decided to have a cup of coffee. He took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something that he had done numerous times before). I am not sure how long he set the timer for, but he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut the oven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the cup, he noted that the! water was not boiling, but suddenly the water in the cup 'blew up' into his face. The cup remained intact until he threw it out of his hand, but all the water had flown out into his face due to the buildup of energy. His whole face is blistered and he has 1st and 2nd degree burns to his face which may leave scarring.
He also may have lost partial sight in his left eye. While at the hospital, the doctor who was attending to him stated that this is a fairly common occurrence and water (alone) should never be heated in a microwave oven. If water is heated in this manner, something should be placed in the cup to diffuse the energy such as a wooden stir stick, tea bag, etc.., (nothing metal).
General Electric's Response:
Thanks for contacting us, I will be happy to assist you. The e-mail that you received is correct. Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. The superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than two minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for thirty seconds! before moving it or adding anything into it.
Here is what our local science teacher had to say on the matter: 'Thanks for the microwave warning. I have seen this happen before. It is caused by a phenomenon known as super heating. It can occur anytime water is heated and will particularly occur if the vessel that the water is heated in is new, or when heating a small amount of water (less than half a cup).
What happens is that the water heats faster than the vapor bubbles can form. If the cup is very new then it is unlikely to have small surface scratches inside it that provide a place for the bubbles to form. As the bubbles cannot form and release some of the heat has built up, the liquid does not boil, and the liquid continues to heat up well past its boiling point.
What then usually happens is that the liquid is bumped or jarred, which is just enough of a shock to cause the bubbles to rapidly form and expel the hot liquid. The rapid formation of bubbles is also why a carbonated beverage spews when opened after having been shaken.'
If you pass this on you could very well save someone from a lot of pain and suffering -
Another Bizarre Episode at Miami City Hall as Morningside Appeals High-Rise Condo Abutting HomesPosted on: 2010-07-06Dear Friends and Neighbors,
You get what you elect.
As you may recall, the Morningside Civic Association had a hearing at Miami City Hall yesterday, an appeal of the Planning Director's decision to grant a Class 2 Special Permit to allow construction of an 87 foot-plus high-rise condo next door to the single family zoning of Morningside, at 5101 Biscayne Boulevard.
The discussion was limited by an important legal procedure: Because this item was 'an appeal', only evidence and testimony which had been introduced at the zoning board hearing of October 4, 2004, could be shown and discussed.
Mike Sastre, a Morningside neighbor and attorney, began by walking the commission through the various sections of the Miami Zoning Ordinance that applied to the situation, especially those ordinances which empower the City Commission to protect neighborhoods from adverse effects by allowing it to modify proposed buildings.
Perhaps most importantly, Mike showed them section 907.3.2, which requires a building up against a single family or duplex neighborhood to have a sloped setback at the rear, a 2:1 angle.
Mike then showed them an enlarged copy of the architect's plans, and the bizarreness began.
One of the condo's two attorneys immediately objected, saying the plans were not part of the original record, because they had not been given to the members of the zoning board.
Mike pressed on, explaining that the building did not have the sloping rear setback required by section 907.3.2 of the zoning code.
A picture is worth a thousand words, so here's a shot of those building plans, with the sloping setback violation drawn for you:
The red-striped area is in violation.
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Brief Historic Note: In 2004, the neighbors of Silver Bluff asked the then-zoning administrator, Mr. Francisco Garcia, why the plans for a proposed condo on 27th Avenue abutting their neighborhood, 'The Catalonia', did not show the required setback. Mr. Garcia reviewed the zoning code and ruled in favor of the neighbors, saying the building was indeed required to have the sloping setback. Mr. Garcia was soon contacted by the then-city manager, Joe Arriola, and within days he was no longer employed by the city of Miami.
That episode illustrates how difficult it has been for neighborhoods to protect themselves against overdevelopment in the City of Miami, and it speaks volumes about the lack of ethics during the Manny Diaz administration. It also helped give birth to Miami Neighborhoods United.
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The condo's attorneys said that the building's plans had been declared in compliance with 907.3.2 by the Zoning Administrator, and if Morningside had wanted to appeal the Zoning Administrator's decision, they had had 15 days from the time it was rendered to file an appeal, but had failed to do so.
That may sound reasonable, but as I pointed out to the commission, the Zoning Administrator's decision took place in an office, as an internal process, and the public was not notified when it happened; we were only notified when the Planning Director's final approval was given, months later.
Commissioner Sarnoff, sounding as if he were reading from a law textbook, asked a condo attorney if it were not true that giving proper notice is an essential component of due process?
'In general, yes.'
I also pointed out that when this appeal came before the zoning board on Oct 4, 2004, within one minute of our attorney (at the time, Andrew Dickman) beginning his presentation, the condo attorney objected and initiated a motion to dismiss, something I have never seen before or since at city hall. And, bizarrely enough, the Zoning Board upheld the motion, dismissing 3 of the 4 points we were appealing, including the rear-slope violation, preventing us from putting on a full presentation, during which the plans would have been introduced.
I also pointed out that it was a violation of due process for the plans to not have been given to the zoning board members at that zoning board hearing – how could they hear an appeal of a building for which they had no plans?
The other condo attorney then rebutted my statement, saying the plans had been part of the record, seemingly in contradiction to what was said at the beginning of the hearing!
In yet another bizarre exchange, the condo attorneys argued that 907.3.2 only applied to buildings which abutted a single family neighborhood at the rear, and that their proposed building had no rear, and that distinction was legal, because it was not until later that the City of Miami passed an ordinance that said the side of the building facing Biscayne Boulevard was the front, and the side opposite was the rear.
Sarnoff questioned the absurdity that this building had no rear.
For a moment, it appeared that the condo attorney's 'no rear' argument would defeat the sloping setback requirement.
But the sharp-minded Mike Sastre came through in the pinch! He pointed out that a different section, 907.3.1, had language that made the sloping setback applicable.
When the time came for the commission to deliberate, Commissioner Sarnoff agreed that lack of notice on the Zoning Administrator's decision was contrary to due process, that the size of the building was out of scale for the area and harmful to Morningside. He then moved to deny our appeal and approve the building on the condition that it meet a 35 foot height limit. His motion passed unanimously.
Thank you Commissioner Sarnoff!
Like I said, folks, you get what you elect.
Perseverance also helps. This was Morningside's 80th appearance at Miami City Hall opposing high-rises that threaten traditional neighborhoods. (We are in favor of high-rises in downtown, where the public has spent billions to create the infrastructure for high density).
Mike Sastre, on behalf of the Morningside Civic Association, I thank you for the many hours you have dedicated to protecting this wonderful neighborhood!
Everyone, please have a great 2010 Memorial Day Weekend!
Elvis Cruz, President
Morningside Civic Association - Do not open suspicious attachmentsPosted on: 2010-07-06Shirley, and everyone, please do not try to open that 'winmail.dat' attachment that's been floating around.
It appears to be some sort of virus or similar malicious software.
As I mentioned earlier, please know that the Google Group simply re-directs emails sent to it, regardless of content. It does not have the ability to filter out viruses.
~Elvis Cruz, President
- AC conduitsPosted on: 2010-07-06Hi all...
I have spoken to several professional About this. Air duct damage is a real possibility. Infarred light above the air handler Is supposed to be very effective, But also quite costly to install. I use Filtrete filters, but that coats about $18.00 every 2 months. Costly also, yes?
Ok... I just heard about an Electostatic filter that picks up 98% of everything from pet sander to Mold spores.... And it's washable, and lasts a very long time.
I will get back to you all with the name Of the product. If I forget, please remind me.
Jane
From: 'Maji Ramos'
I'm curious about this as well. I have heard very mixed reviews. I know you need to be careful as they can damage your duct system and then you're inhaling everything in the attic. I suffer from allergies and when we had our a/c replaced we had a special light installed that kills pollutants. I think it's an infrared light but not sure. It seems to work.
Warmest Regards,
Maji
-----Original Message-----
I was wondering if anyone has had a positive exp with getting their a/c ducts cleaned? Does it really need to be done? If so, did it help any?
thanks in advance
T
- Approximate Price per Square FootPosted on: 2010-07-06Hi JP
I'm a realtor licensed for 17 years and Morningside resident specialist. I would be happy to give you an accurate Market Analysis on your home as a fellow neighbor. The homes in Morningside are so unique you can't really go by price / sf and pending sales are currently considered in appraisals. The consumer sites are terribly inaccurate. Let me know if I can help.
Warmest Regards,
Maji
~
Hi JP,
When I was talking to Citimortgage, I was given this link to get a realistic expectation as to what a property is appraised for in the absence of the required appraisal. I found this to be pretty accurate, but only an appraisal will be able to give the true differentiating facts as houses are all over the place here in Morningside. http://www.mortgage.com/mortgage_value_finder.aspx
~Marc
Good afternoon neighbors, > > Has anyone had their home appraised recently? I'm in the process of refinancing my house, but I'm not sure if it would appraise for enough to make the refi worthwhile. I was wondering if anyone knew the approximate price per square foot that homes in Morningside are going for, in order to see if I should spend the money to get the house appraised. I would also like to know if anyone could recommend an appraisers that know the area and could perform a fair appraisal. Any help with this would really be appreciated. > > Thanks in advance. > >
JP
- Approximate Price per Square FootPosted on: 2010-07-06-----Original Message-----
From: rhusonhun@aol.com [mailto:rhusonhun@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, July 2, 2010 11:10 PM
To: CAN545@bokmand.com, Morningside@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Approximate Price per Square Foot
I also checked it out. No connection with reality, and that is even with admitting how screwed up things really are right now!
Bob Hunsaker
-----Original Message-----
From: Carlos Navarro
To: rudeloff@gmail.com
Sent: Fri, Jul 2, 2010 10:09 pm
Subject: Re: Approximate Price per Square Foot
This is ridiculous---look at the houses on the water in Morningside
and tell me if any of this makes any sense? This is a website that is
SO messed up that it has no connection to reality. I thought Zillow
was out of touch but this is really embarrassing. Compare Isabels or
Rubens houses on 59th and Bayshore to the large one on the water north
of them--Is Citibank smoking the oil in the gulf to think this is
accurate?
Carlos Navarro
On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 6:46 PM, Marc Rudeloff
> Hi JP,
>
> When I was talking to Citimortgage, I was given this link to get a
> realistic expectation as to what a property is appraised for in the
> absence of the required appraisal. I found this to be pretty accurate,
> but only an appraisal will be able to give the true differentiating
> facts as houses are all over the place here in Morningside.
>
> http://www.mortgage.com/mortgage_value_finder.aspx
>
> Marc
>
> On Jun 30, 1:00 pm, JP CONIL
>> Good afternoon neighbors,
>>
>> Has anyone had their home appraised recently? I'm in the process of
refinancing my house, but I'm not sure if it would appraise for enough to make
the refi worthwhile. I was wondering if anyone knew the approximate price per
square foot that homes in Morningside are going for, in order to see if I should
spend the money to get the house appraised. I would also like to know if anyone
could recommend an appraisers that know the area and could perform a fair
appraisal. Any help with this would really be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
JP
- Walk for a CausePosted on: 2010-06-08Hi! My name is Connie Doval and I live on 56th St. I have taken on an incredible challenge. On October 8 - 10, 2010, I'll be walking 60 miles over the course of three days, camping out at night with thousands of other women and men taking this journey with me.
It's for an event called the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. Net proceeds from the Komen 3-Day for the Cure are invested in breast cancer research and community programs. Komen for the Cure® works hard to build a future without breast cancer, and I plan on raising $2,300.00 to help bring us closer to that goal.
One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. That's why I'm walking in the 3-Day for the Cure. Because everyone deserves a lifetime.
Although I have not suffered with this cancer, I witnessed my late husband’s horrific and ultimately losing battle with cancer. That's why I'm walking in the 3-Day for the Cure. Because everyone deserves a lifetime.
Just follow the link below to visit my personal fundraising Web page and please help me by making a donation. If you don't want to donate online, please download and print a donation form from my Web page and mail it to the address on the form. Or you can call 800-996-3DAY to donate over the phone. I would like to reach my fundraising goal by September 1, 2010, so don't delay!
Thank you for taking the time to read this e-mail and thank you so much for your support.
Sincerely,
Connie Doval
Click here to visit my personal page.
If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:
http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2010/WashingtonDCEvent2010?px=4949433&pg=personal&fr_id=1474&et=BX7Pf3zmdSV-xTqcldc0ug..&s_tafId=399912
Click here to view the team page for DAUFUSKIE DYNAMOS
If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:
http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2010/WashingtonDCEvent2010?team_id=106560&pg=team&fr_id=1474&et=J7_4uqO1dv0BD81_IiOztA..&s_tafId=399912
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AbandonedPosted on: 2010-06-08These two lovable females are abandoned in a vacant house close to I-95......left without food and water....both are young, and very friendly. If anyone would like to adopt before animal control takes them, pls. call me.
Thx
Toby Wolter
305-215-8629
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Rescued dogPosted on: 2010-06-08This beautiful chocolate lab puppy is looking for a home-see below!
Hi Tom,
Thx for helping me get the word out on this very friendly choc. brown lab ( she may be a mix, but mostly lab.) She is probably 4-6 months old, gets along with all people and dogs...and appears very healthy...just a little skinny. She and another dog were found tied to an abandoned house by I-95....without food and water. If anyone is interested they can call me or Idol's Gym.
Thx
Toby Wolter
305-215-8629
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Another Bizarre Episode at Miami City Hall as Morningside Appeals High-Rise Condo Abutting HomesPosted on: 2010-06-07Another Bizarre Episode at Miami City Hall as Morningside Appeals High-Rise Condo Abutting Homes
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
You get what you elect.
As you may recall, the Morningside Civic Association had a hearing at Miami City Hall yesterday, an appeal of the Planning Director's decision to grant a Class 2 Special Permit to allow construction of an 87 foot-plus high-rise condo next door to the single family zoning of Morningside, at 5101 Biscayne Boulevard.
The discussion was limited by an important legal procedure: Because this item was 'an appeal', only evidence and testimony which had been introduced at the zoning board hearing of October 4, 2004, could be shown and discussed.
Mike Sastre, a Morningside neighbor and attorney, began by walking the commission through the various sections of the Miami Zoning Ordinance that applied to the situation, especially those ordinances which empower the City Commission to protect neighborhoods from adverse effects by allowing it to modify proposed buildings.
Perhaps most importantly, Mike showed them section 907.3.2, which requires a building up against a single family or duplex neighborhood to have a sloped setback at the rear, a 2:1 angle.
Mike then showed them an enlarged copy of the architect's plans, and the bizarreness began.
One of the condo's two attorneys immediately objected, saying the plans were not part of the original record, because they had not been given to the members of the zoning board.
Mike pressed on, explaining that the building did not have the sloping rear setback required by section 907.3.2 of the zoning code.
A picture is worth a thousand words, so here's a shot of those building plans, with the sloping setback violation drawn for you:
The red-striped area is in violation.
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Brief Historic Note: In 2004, the neighbors of Silver Bluff asked the then-zoning administrator, Mr. Francisco Garcia, why the plans for a proposed condo on 27th Avenue abutting their neighborhood, 'The Catalonia', did not show the required setback. Mr. Garcia reviewed the zoning code and ruled in favor of the neighbors, saying the building was indeed required to have the sloping setback. Mr. Garcia was soon contacted by the then-city manager, Joe Arriola, and within days he was no longer employed by the city of Miami.
That episode illustrates how difficult it has been for neighborhoods to protect themselves against overdevelopment in the City of Miami, and it speaks volumes about the lack of ethics during the Manny Diaz administration. It also helped give birth to Miami Neighborhoods United.
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The condo's attorneys said that the building's plans had been declared in compliance with 907.3.2 by the Zoning Administrator, and if Morningside had wanted to appeal the Zoning Administrator's decision, they had had 15 days from the time it was rendered to file an appeal, but had failed to do so.
That may sound reasonable, but as I pointed out to the commission, the Zoning Administrator's decision took place in an office, as an internal process, and the public was not notified when it happened; we were only notified when the Planning Director's final approval was given, months later.
Commissioner Sarnoff, sounding as if he were reading from a law textbook, asked a condo attorney if it were not true that giving proper notice is an essential component of due process?
'In general, yes.'
I also pointed out that when this appeal came before the zoning board on Oct 4, 2004, within one minute of our attorney (at the time, Andrew Dickman) beginning his presentation, the condo attorney objected and initiated a motion to dismiss, something I have never seen before or since at city hall. And, bizarrely enough, the Zoning Board upheld the motion, dismissing 3 of the 4 points we were appealing, including the rear-slope violation, preventing us from putting on a full presentation, during which the plans would have been introduced.
I also pointed out that it was a violation of due process for the plans to not have been given to the zoning board members at that zoning board hearing – how could they hear an appeal of a building for which they had no plans?
The other condo attorney then rebutted my statement, saying the plans had been part of the record, seemingly in contradiction to what was said at the beginning of the hearing!
In yet another bizarre exchange, the condo attorneys argued that 907.3.2 only applied to buildings which abutted a single family neighborhood at the rear, and that their proposed building had no rear, and that distinction was legal, because it was not until later that the City of Miami passed an ordinance that said the side of the building facing Biscayne Boulevard was the front, and the side opposite was the rear.
Sarnoff questioned the absurdity that this building had no rear.
For a moment, it appeared that the condo attorney's 'no rear' argument would defeat the sloping setback requirement.
But the sharp-minded Mike Sastre came through in the pinch! He pointed out that a different section, 907.3.1, had language that made the sloping setback applicable.
When the time came for the commission to deliberate, Commissioner Sarnoff agreed that lack of notice on the Zoning Administrator's decision was contrary to due process, that the size of the building was out of scale for the area and harmful to Morningside. He then moved to deny our appeal and approve the building on the condition that it meet a 35 foot height limit. His motion passed unanimously.
Thank you Commissioner Sarnoff!
Like I said, folks, you get what you elect.
Perseverance also helps. This was Morningside's 80th appearance at Miami City Hall opposing high-rises that threaten traditional neighborhoods. (We are in favor of high-rises in downtown, where the public has spent billions to create the infrastructure for high density).
Mike Sastre, on behalf of the Morningside Civic Association, I thank you for the many hours you have dedicated to protecting this wonderful neighborhood!
Everyone, please have a great 2010 Memorial Day Weekend!
Elvis Cruz, President
Morningside Civic Association
631 NE 57 Street
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 754-1420
ElvisCruz@mac.com
- ADVERTISING WORKS AND IT'S CHEAP!Posted on: 2010-05-04GIL REISINGER OF REISINGER PAINTING RECEIVED TWO JOBS IN MORNINGSIDE AS A RESULT. GOODMORNINGBISCAYNE.COM HAD 1,674 HITS FROM APRIL 13 TO MAY 3RD!
CONTACT MAJI FOR MORE INFO. - Small doggie needed for loving forever homePosted on: 2010-05-03One of our clients is sufficiently recovered from the loss of her longtime canine companion, and feels ready to adopt again. She is considering a small doggie, perhaps the size of a Shih Tzu. Does anyone know of any homeless doggies needing a forever home? (She does not drive.)
With best regards,
Judy Linklater
judylinklater@gmail.com - Thanks to all Baynanza volunteers!Posted on: 2010-05-03Sorry for my late message on this but this years Baynanza Bay Cleanup event was a great success.
On Saturday April 17th more than 20 Morningsiders gathered at 9 am at Morningside Park to participate in the Baynanza Bay Cleanup event. Baynanza 2010 consisted of many events occurring around the county from March 14 to April 30 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Baynanza Biscayne Bay Clean-up Day is a HUGE event sponsored by the Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM). Morningside Park was only one of 27 clean up sites that had volunteers.
Our volunteers arrived at the boat ramp at 9 am to pick up their plastic garbage bags, their instructions and of course their commemorative T-shirt. Some ventured on boats out to the Morningside Picnic Islands but most of us worked along the park shoreline and around the tidal pond. The weather cooperated and it was a glorious day for being outside. Full garbage bags and large debris was placed along the roadway where park manager Omar Bayona had his people remove it to special dumpsters.
When I say the event was HUGE, I was told by the DERM people working the check-in desk that they had more than 100 EXTRA people than they had pre-registered for Morningside Park alone.
I want to give special thanks to those folks that registered for the event and those that just showed up including: Sandy Moise and her family, Deryn Cowdy and her family, Verena Streber, Peter Wagoner, Rebecca Tudor and her family, Melissa Perry, Becky Kline and Kathy Ewing, Jenny Groves, Tom Wentling and Kevin Thomas and Kathryn Mikesell and family.
I am sorry if I left anyone out. It was a very busy event. We hope to see you at next years Baynanza.
Al Sasiadek
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Sweet older dog needs foster home immediatelyPosted on: 2010-04-06Sadly neglected, wandering in the busy street, this 9-10 yr old sweet 60 lb. dog needs a foster home, ASAP.
He has been treated for hookworms and an ear infection, and has 2 growths that still need to be investigated.
Sweet-tempered, he acts like a young dog at dinner or walk time, jumping friskily for joy.
He loves attention, but is happy to spend his day outdoors, never barking, just relaxing in the cool earth of his 'dugout'.
He is very good on the leash, and affectionate with people. He does, however, seem to want to chase cats.
Shelters and rescue groups are full at this time, and he faces instant death if brought to the pound.
He deserves a caring home where he can pass the remainder of his time on earth with healthy meals and TLC.
Please forward this to neighboring communities (Belle Meade, etc.) and as many people as possible.
Thank you!
With best regards,
Judy Linklater
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Two for One Tickets to Brazz DancePosted on: 2010-04-06MIAMI DANCE FESTIVAL 2010
Festival Director Delma Iles
24 HOUR TICKETING SPECIAL FOR OPENING WEEKEND
Available to our elist and on our website only
Not available at the box office or by phone
Two for One tickets to Brazz Dance Theater
Presenting Ori
April 9 & 10 at 8:30 PM.
Yes, two full price tickets for the price of one.
(Offer does not apply to student & senior tickets)
Offer lasts 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday, April 7 only
Go to: www.momentundance.com
THIS OFFER LASTS 24 HOURS ONLY
Brazz Dance Theater
Artistic Director Augusto Soledade
April 9 & 10 at 8:30 PM
Byron Carlyle Theater, 500 - 71st Street, Miami Beach
Tickets $21 in advance, $23 at the door
$12 Students and Seniors
For information call 305-858-7002
The much anticipated Ori presents the signature Afro-Fusion style of the Miami-based Brazz Dance Theater. The evening repertory is entertaining, fun, high energy, at the same time that it is beautiful and very moving. Ori will showcase the various aspects of Afro-Brazilian culture interpreted through the contemporary perspective of Brazilian choreographer Augusto Soledade.
Last year Soledade was selected for a prestigious Guggenheim Grant for the creation of Dreaming Amazonia, which premiered at the 2009 Miami Dance Festival to sold-out houses.
The Miami Dance Festival is made possible with support from: the National Endowment for the Arts, the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Board of County Commissioners, the City of Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Arts Council, WLRN Public Radio, Anchor Arts Management, the Thoresen Foundation, Citizens Interested in Arts.
Website:www.momentundance.com - Skipping Stones is offering a new baby class!Posted on: 2010-04-06dear skipping stones families,
we are proud to announce that birthday party packages will be offered at skipping stones starting in June. stay tuned for more information....
you'll find us currently preparing for summer camp, introducing our newest parent infant class with ms. lisa, and holding our popular saturday afternoon programs. thank you all for your continued interest in our after school classes with ms. lang and ms. delsina. the classes have become so popular! we are full before the new session has even begun!!
keep an eye out for our organic gardens being planted this month.
warmest,
heathermarie, delsina and ms lang
rie bred - inspired parenting
babies 4 --10 months
monday's 9:30-11:00 am.
april 12th - june 7th
eight sessions $160
no class April 19th
classes are influenced by Magda Gerber and Emmi Pikler. Primary focus will be on:
1) reading babies cues and signals and how best to respond
2) fostering pro social physical and intellectual development based on your babies readiness
3) enhancing interaction during daily routines.
lively discussions take place as we observe the children and support what they are ready and able to do.
please call Lisa at 305-790-7597 with any questions.
there are only five saturday afternoon programs left before summer camp begins! call heathermarie now to reserve a spot for your child.
take the afternoon off while your child plays, creates, explores and does art activities...
april dates: 10th and 24th
may dates: 1st, 5th and 22th
fee: $35 includes all art materials, a healthy snack and lunch.
please pack a water bottle with your child's name and an extra set of clothing. we learn, explore and play with our hands, so getting messy comes naturally.
- BEESPosted on: 2010-04-06Hi Everyone
Thanks so much for your recommendations and suggestions regarding my bad bees.
Hopefully, the issue will be resolved today.
Please check out the web site for WillietheBeeMan.com and the EPA website
regarding honeybees and the environmental issues facing them.
Thanks again for your help.
Judy
- Did you receive two US Census Forms?Posted on: 2010-04-06I also received a second form and the Census office advised me that I should fill out the second one and send it in. There would be no double counting against the same address. I was told that for whatever reason they had not received my form even though I sent it in the same day it came.
So I guess you can decide for yourself whether to send in the second one.
Al Sasiadek
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Hey Neighbors,
I sent my census form in a couple weeks ago, then another one arrived yesterday.
I just spoke to our local census office. ( 786 207 4860 )
If you have already sent in your form, and another one arrives, simply throw away the second one.
Have a great weekend!
Elvis Cruz, President
Morningside Civic Association
- 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???
954-662-7597
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
- 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!
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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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