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Let’s Give ‘Em Something to Blog About

The exciting moment you’ve been waiting for all summer has finally arrived! On July 6, 2014, Major League Baseball officially announced the rosters for the 2014 All-Star Game! What’s that?  You don’t care? Doesn’t the…

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North Miami Mayoral Race, Round 1

On June 30, 2014, the candidates running for Mayor in the North Miami Special Election filed their first Campaign Treasurer’s Reports of the season.  All three opened their war chests with personal loans, and only…

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“#IH8America”

Not surprisingly, my posts on North Miami’s former CRA Coordinator Lesly Prudent got hundreds of hits within the first two days. Even less of a surprise, my love letter to America yesterday has received a…

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Let Freedom Ring!

Get ready for another shamelessly patriotic Independence Day column. When I start feeling overwhelmed by having to deal with the daily hassles life throws at me, I have to remind myself that despite everything, I…

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Please help Victoria, a Dalmatian in need

The Mission Statement of Dalmatian Rescue is: Dalmatian Rescue is a nonprofit, no-kill organization dedicated to the rescue, protection, placement and education of this breed. Our organization exists solely on donations and volunteer efforts. 100%…

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What North Miami Election? Sorry, I’m Pinning.

I woke up fully intending to write a serious blog.  I really did.  But, then I did a dumb thing.  Instead, I logged onto my Pinterest. Pinterest.com is a social media website, much like a…

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Wilfredo A. Ferrer Kicks Butt. Again!

Statement of Southern District of Florida U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer on the Conviction of Damion St. Patrick Baston U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 99 N.E. 4 Street Miami,…

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Lesly Prudent Throws a Tantrum

The Miami Herald published an article yesterday, North Miami fires top community development officials, regarding City Manager Aleem Ghany’s decision to fire CRA Coordinator Lesly Prudent and CRA Finance Manager Aldwyn Thomas, in an effort…

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Buh-bye, Lesly. Don’t let it hit you on the way out.

Lesly Prudent’s free ride in North Miami is finally over.  City Manager Aleem Ghany handed Prudent his walking papers in a firing that was long overdue. Until Friday, Prudent held the position of “Coordinator” for…

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Hans Mardy, Professional Carpetbagger

While we’re on the topic of elections, let’s not forget that in less than a year North Miami Beach will hold its regular election.  With the mayoral and three council seats up for grabs, this…

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