PINNED POST*: The latest Joe Capozzi article about a possible Spring Training baseball facility in the County's John Prince Park

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Here is the latest article by the Post's Joe Capozzi. Information in this article confirms my earlier observations for the Atlanta Braves organization (and other interested parties) to watch out for: The opposition will engage in tactics to greatly over-inflate their community support.

Another favorite opposition tactic is to falsely accuse well-known public officials of corruption and criminal activity to draw attention to themselves and their cause du jour.

Here is what the opposition is planning to do starting today (Friday):

     One resident is spreading word about the meeting with a mobile billboard that will towed around the park every day this weekend starting at 11 a.m. Friday.
     The billboard – “STOP ATLANTA BRAVES IN JOHN PRINCE PARK” — will make continuous loops on major roads around the park until 7 p.m. daily, including Monday.

Here is a quote about the 'environmental impact':

     “Not in our county park. It would be an environmental nightmare,’’ said Lynn Anderson, a Lake Worth resident.

Interestingly, and slightly off topic, this is the same Lynn Anderson that did everything she could to save an invasive Australian Pine on her condo property from being cut down. That tree, in a strong storm, would have severed power lines and put her neighbors safety and property at risk. Then there's this curious quote by her long-time comrade, Katie McGiveron (note: her name is misspelled in the article):

     “We are not against the Atlanta Braves in Palm Beach County. Just not in John Prince Park. That park is used by people who can’t afford to buy a ticket to a spring training game,’’ said Katie McGivern [sic], president of the Residents of Lake Osborne Heights homeowners association.

McGiveron may be confused about the actual size of John Prince Park. At 726 acres in size there would still be a lot of space for visitors to enjoy. And did you know baseball parks qualify as Green space?

And you may find this item of interest: Both Anderson and McGiveron donated money to, and campaigned for, the Anarchist Ryan Hartman who tried challenging their very own District One commissioner, Scott Maxwell. The Anarchist lost in a landslide, by the way.

Anyhow, prepare for more antics and theatrics from this crew. For what they lack in support they try to disguise with lots of loud noise, big signs, and maybe they'll even start sending out some "Dear Neighbor" letters too.

Now for a real treat! Watch Anderson and McGiveron at a Lake Worth Commission meeting. They are the two standing at the dais facing to the left: McGiveron is on the left and Anderson on the right. If you're short on time start watching at the 5:00 mark and see what happens at the 5:45 mark! Hope you enjoy the music of "A Night On The Bald Mountain" by the Munich Symphony Orchestra: