Saturday, August 18, 2012
After recount, Clemens defeats Bernard by 17 votes in Florida...
Click title for the PBP take on the recount process and the result.
Shenanigans in the Clemens/Bernard race?
The re-count in the District 27 State Senate race continues this afternoon. Here is the announcement from the Supervisor of Elections office on the need to perform one.
A journalist friend on mine reached out to me today with this message. It is a copy of one that went to Jeff Clemens:
"I learned today from a friend who lives in your district, as I do, that canvassers (purportedly for your campaign) visited people in the LW area and gave them FALSE POLLING PLACE AND HOURS INFO the day before the primary while allegedly trying to get voters out for you."
He'd like to know if you have heard anything similar. So, if you have any information that supports these allegations, please contact me at through this e-mail address. Thanks.
A journalist friend on mine reached out to me today with this message. It is a copy of one that went to Jeff Clemens:
"I learned today from a friend who lives in your district, as I do, that canvassers (purportedly for your campaign) visited people in the LW area and gave them FALSE POLLING PLACE AND HOURS INFO the day before the primary while allegedly trying to get voters out for you."
He'd like to know if you have heard anything similar. So, if you have any information that supports these allegations, please contact me at through this e-mail address. Thanks.
Apparently, the City has trouble holding its water...
We, through our expert leadership on the dais and the city administration, are the only municipality in Palm Beach County that is still under water use restrictions - the most severe which allow only one day a week watering of lawns. Click here for a non-working link on the city's website where there used to be information about who could water when.
There is little enforcement of these restrictions by the city - and the city happens to be one of the worst offenders. Today, on my bike ride, I took this picture of the South Palmway median being watered - on a Saturday around 4 p.m. We just experienced a deluge, as you can tell by the wet streets.
This is not an isolated incident. There are many occasions of this in this particular area.
Then, we head up to the beach today, after the rainstorm. There we find the new plantings being watered after the rain. Here are some pictures. It is my understanding that this water is coming from West Palm Beach, which is not under the type and severity of restrictions that Lake Worth is under.
Perhaps those that supported and voted for going forward with the reverse osmosis plant can explain why the city remains under the most severe water restrictions. It is my understanding that this is self-imposed by a previous City Commission order - but also required by the South Florida Water Management District. I will just say that given the self-imposed nature of these restrictions - it seems to be in name only and practice is something completely different. I think the citizens deserve an explanation.
There is little enforcement of these restrictions by the city - and the city happens to be one of the worst offenders. Today, on my bike ride, I took this picture of the South Palmway median being watered - on a Saturday around 4 p.m. We just experienced a deluge, as you can tell by the wet streets.
Then, we head up to the beach today, after the rainstorm. There we find the new plantings being watered after the rain. Here are some pictures. It is my understanding that this water is coming from West Palm Beach, which is not under the type and severity of restrictions that Lake Worth is under.
Friday, August 17, 2012
A-1A to partially re-open - see below:
On Friday evening, August 17, 2012, South Ocean Boulevard from Southern Boulevard (SR80) to Sloan’s Curve will be opened to thru traffic. The project is still ongoing; therefore, construction crews will remain in the area and periodic single lane closures will occur during the day. Traffic within said area will experience uneven lanes until the final milling and resurfacing occurs. The dates of the final road restoration for this area will be forthcoming in future public communications. South Ocean Boulevard north of Southern Boulevard to South County Road will continue to remain open with periodic single lane closures, while, South Ocean Boulevard from South County Road north to Via Marina remains closed.
Any questions and/or comments can be emailed to: fmain@townofpalmbeach.com or phoned to Wayne King, Project Liaison with Burkhardt Construction, Inc., at (561)718-2605
Any questions and/or comments can be emailed to: fmain@townofpalmbeach.com or phoned to Wayne King, Project Liaison with Burkhardt Construction, Inc., at (561)718-2605
It's official - Jim Stafford has qualified for the District #2 City Commission race...
Here is a message from Jim Stafford:
Dear Friends,
It is with great excitement that I announce my intention to run for the District 2 commission seat.
I have spent the majority of my life working for the community from singing in the church choir as a boy, serving as a volunteer in Coast Guard Auxiliary, teaching in Glades, volunteering for not-for-profit organizations such as Bella's Angels, or sitting on the board of the Professional Photographer's Guild.
For far too long the needs of families in Lake Worth have fallen by the wayside. As a father of four, I know first-hand how hard it is to raise a family in our community. We face failing schools, unreasonable utility rates that unfairly target larger households, neglected neighborhoods, and cuts in youth programs.
Unfortunately, the current District 2 Commissioner has not made these issues a priority. Although it sounds simple, changing the focus of the commission will not be easy; however, I know that with your support we can do it.
Join me in fighting for families and everyone's well-being in the city! Help me make attracting and keeping families in Lake Worth a priority because the key to economic success rests in stabilizing our neighborhoods. In the upcoming weeks I will need both your help and support.
Best regards,
Jim Stafford
Congratulations Jim for stepping up for a chance to serve our community on a whole different level!
Dear Friends,
It is with great excitement that I announce my intention to run for the District 2 commission seat.
I have spent the majority of my life working for the community from singing in the church choir as a boy, serving as a volunteer in Coast Guard Auxiliary, teaching in Glades, volunteering for not-for-profit organizations such as Bella's Angels, or sitting on the board of the Professional Photographer's Guild.
For far too long the needs of families in Lake Worth have fallen by the wayside. As a father of four, I know first-hand how hard it is to raise a family in our community. We face failing schools, unreasonable utility rates that unfairly target larger households, neglected neighborhoods, and cuts in youth programs.
Unfortunately, the current District 2 Commissioner has not made these issues a priority. Although it sounds simple, changing the focus of the commission will not be easy; however, I know that with your support we can do it.
Join me in fighting for families and everyone's well-being in the city! Help me make attracting and keeping families in Lake Worth a priority because the key to economic success rests in stabilizing our neighborhoods. In the upcoming weeks I will need both your help and support.
Best regards,
Jim Stafford
Shanon Materio - Commissioner City of West Palm Beach 08/17 by High Noon in Lake Worth | Blog Talk Radio
Click title for link to the second broadcast of "High Noon in Lake Worth"- today, Friday 8/17 at noon. We will be welcoming West Palm Beach City Commissioner and Lake Worth business owner Shanon Materio to chat about her public service in Lake Worth and West Palm Beach, as well as what it is like to own a business on Dixie Hwy. You can call in during the live show by using this number (646) 716-9545.
If you are not able to listen to the live show, you will be able to catch the archived version through the same link.
Click here for additional biographic information on Commissioner Materio and a map of the district she represents in West Palm Beach.
If you are not able to listen to the live show, you will be able to catch the archived version through the same link.
Click here for additional biographic information on Commissioner Materio and a map of the district she represents in West Palm Beach.
Nail-biter Florida Senate race between Bernard and Clemens...
And the drama continues...it is a good example of the importance of one vote and the strategy of using absentee ballots to lock in the vote. Click title for link to article.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
County approves $300M transit village project in West Palm Beach - South Florida Business Journal
Click title for a good example of a transit oriented development project in West Palm Beach. Notice that there are complaints about density and traffic, from some unusual suspects. Entities that you would not think would complain about such things in this area. Also interesting is that Mike Busha, head planner with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, thinks that this project is "light" on the continuum of what makes up a TOD. For those obsessed with height, you will be disappointed in that it is not mentioned in the article.
The Gulf Stream Hotel in its prime...
Lake Worth's Gulfstream Hotel: Bahraini Petrodollars, the Black Gatsby, and Foreclosure - Broward/Palm Beach - News - The Daily Pulp
Click title for the best summary I have read of the current plight of the Gulfstream Hotel. Don't expect to see the hotel filled with tourists and their dollars anytime soon.
Here are some pictures of the hotel and property taken just this week.
Here are some pictures of the hotel and property taken just this week.
Letter: March vote works better for Lake Worth building height...
Joanne Kelly sums up why March is a good time to vote on the height issue referendum. Click title for link.
Friends try to find home for Lake Worth suicide victim’s dogs
The pain of those that survive a loss of a loved one through suicide can be deep and heart-wrenching. So it is with pets as well. I hope someone is able to come forward and provide these pets with a loving home environment. Click title for link to article.
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