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The Beautification Committee and Tim Pinter need to drive up and down Collier Blvd. and take note of the dangerous areas where the landscaping is too high and dense to make turns, or to see pedestrians crossing in the daylight and especially at night.
For example, I recently had a near miss with two people crossing Collier Blvd. at 7:30 pm while rounding the northbound bend, next to another car, just before the South Beach Sign. I could not see them, and I’m sure they could not see my head lights because of the high hedge, and the sign. This was a life or death situation with mere inches to spare.
I also challenge the Committee to try to turn from the left hand northbound lane of Collier Blvd. onto the Marriott’s ramp. It is impossible to see anyone in the southbound lane of Collier Blvd. until your car’s frontend is well into the lane. The pedestrian crosswalks are also so overgrown, you cannot see anyone crossing.
I also have an issue with the “bull noses” that should have just grass at that point, or vegetation no higher than 18 inches.
It’s just a matter of time before a serious accident occurs, and I urge immediate action on the part of the City.

"But, since it is a basic government function to provide schools for all children, it is important that public schools are supported so that they can be the best possible - since we are paying for them anyway."

Also, the quality of the PUBLIC schools is directly related to the price of housing. Good schools = strong housing values.
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Thank you for your understanding. I attended Public in the mid 40's to the mid 50's, and am ammazed how many of my classmates became extremely successful due to the quality of the system in those days.

I have no clue what happened to the system since then, but I expect Unions played a big role in the downfall. As you say, just look at housing values today.

Klaus,
Your comments more than prove you are a Devout Fan of Obama and Socialism, so I will enjoy reading your comments about this article, and remember “He who fails to study history is doomed to repeat it”.
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/one-...

Talking about fire hazards, I noticed Joey’s Pizza had a fully enclosed tent, with many seats inside of it, erected in front of the restaurant over the Holiday’s. There were one or two of those extremely hot, tall gas burning heaters inside of the tent that you see used outside of many restaurants on Marco.
Will someone please tell me how he can get away with something like this, or is there no Code against stupidity?

You missed the biggest 2011 news of all, so thank goodness for Wink News reporting on the HUGE MARCO ISLAND CRIME WAVE:
http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida...
All the Folks on Marco who rely on the Tourist, Real Estate and Restaurant business should contact Wink News and thank them for their DELIGENCE IN THIS MATTER, and also thank all those Folks who leave their garage doors open, and Obama for the funds sent us for the New Bridge that is allowing the Perps to come here.
When I first heard this, I was tempted to move to Fort Myers, then, I remembered the fifty (50) rounds fired at the Edison Mall on Black Friday, and decided to continue to risk my life and stay on Marco Island instead.
I’ll just stop watching Wink News.

My sense tells me there will be an incresae in the "God Old Boy" system thank's to this Wink News story regarding a 42% increase in crime on Marco due to the new bridge, and the fact that "we have only 35 policemen".
http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida...

You can't be serious if you think these "Old Foxes" are irreplaceable.

This is not the American System, it is the American "Good Old Boy" System, that keeps underlings from promotion, and new people from being hired.

After submitting my comments above, I checked the salaries of Mr. Milk, over $90K before his current promotion & Ms. Carr over $50K, plus other benefits which I assume brings their total salaries somewhere near $200K per year.

Does anyone, other than me, find this a little disturbing in light of the economic situation in this Country???

The percentage of my total County tax bill for the City is sixteen percent (16%). For what??, so people can run around inspecting signs?? Can't our huge police force be cross trained to do this?? Wake up Folks.

I guess when you eat too much Sauerkraut you run the risk of becoming one.

Please do not misunderstand me, I think Connie Mack is a nice guy, but I think it’s time for him to decide which Coast he wants to represent.
I say this because on two occasions he said he voted against two major issues affecting our economy, the Tarp Bill, and the increase in the Debt Ceiling, but his Wife voted in favor of both of them, which makes the Net Vote a Zero for the Mack Family.
I know there will be many comments talking about his wife’s rights to her own opinion, etc, etc, but I believe this Country is in serious trouble, and we need representation for “We the People” by one person whose vote can be counted on to make a difference.

I could not agree more with you. The control of the “means and methods” are called SPECIFICATIONS, and it’s the DEPARTMENTS job to see they are followed on a daily basis, and our taxpayer dollars are being spent correctly. How could something as simple as the pipes not being covered before being encased in concrete be, by doing the necessary daily inspections, at every phase of the job??
I have been watching a simple sidewalk replacement job at the South end of Marco over the last few months. The reinforcement in the old slabs was useless at the bottom of the slabs, and the new slabs do not contain any reinforcement, nor were they placed over compacted fill. Almost one third of the new concrete was torn up and replaced due to cracking, and a large portion is now covered with red and blue painted arrows, which I assume mean, that section, will be torn up.

Two Questions:

Is he on a full pension from NYPD??, and now earning $68K here on Marco with another pending pension??

There are thousands of "Double Dippers" here in Florida, in all departments, who are preventing new potential employees from getting jobs.

If we ever hope to overcome the unemployment problem in this Country, this practice must stop.

There is no doubt that the Slocum Group has served their Clients well over the years, or they would not still be here.

As Groucho Marx once said: "When you build a home in Florida, you can get stucco. Oh Boy can you get stuccoed".

This is why people building or remodeling today should consider the Construction Management approach, and is why, after seeing so many bad contractors come and go, I helped form the following company.

There is no doubt that the Slocum Group has served their Clients well over the years, or they would not still be here.

As Groucho Marx once said: "When you build a home in Florida, you can get stucco. Oh Boy, can you get stuccoed.

This is why people building or remodeling today should consider the Construction Management approach, and is why I helped form the following company.

http://tropicalislandsproperties.com/

Thank you very much for your informative response to this article on diversity in the work place.
I thought I would add to it by mentioning the Office of Diversity and Inclusion was formed by Obama, by Executive Order, which means “We the People” had absolutely no say in this matter.
Everyone needs to read your response closely and go to the links to see a true picture of where our once great Country is heading at the expense of the Tax Paying People.
It also helps explain why business is not hiring, because under the Diversity Rule, they must hire twice as many people to get the same amount of work done.
As far as our City is concerned, the answer is simple. Reduce staff to ninety-nine (99), and make the remaining staff work twice as hard.

You are right about it being the heavy dude, because it took about six firemen and paramedics to get him out of the car and lift him into the ambulance.
Also, you may be right about someone flying, because the damage to both cars were not result of a simple fender bender.
Someone from the press needs to get the police report.

Here is a possible solution:
66 Republicans and 95 Democrats had the good sense to vote against this Bill, which accounts for 37% of the total House membership of 433.
If the 161 members quit both of their Parties, and formed a new Party called, for example, ”The American Party”, or “We the People Party”, it would make up 37% of the House of Representatives, separate the Men from the Boys, and possibility restore some faith in our Government.

The last thing I want to do is get in the middle of an argument between two business competitors, but I find it hard to stand by while someone tries to protect her husband by throwing Ne Ne’s restaurant under the bus, and telling outright lies about the owner.
I do not know if this is considered Free Speech, but I do believe the author, and publisher of this article, have an obligation to contact the owner of Ne Ne’s, prior to allowing the publication of slanderous comments about someone.

In my opinion, Commissioner Goodell should keep his opinion to himself, because it is none of his business as a Commissioner, or the business of the Collier County Commission, to interfere in a matter outside their sworn duties.
The players are here with their families, and discovering the wonderful atmosphere of Marco Island and I will bet that many will plan a return visit.
The last thing they need is to be made uncomfortable by our “Politicos”.

Blondie,

You bring up a great point. If Mom and Pop Eagle have no choice but to send their Kids to public school, how will they ever learn about the Heritage that made them the symbol of America.

As most people know the Flag and Prayer is banned in public schools, and very little American history is taught.

I have seen this Wacko around the Island, and you are right about the Eagles responsibility to report more information. All they had to do was look in the local phone book to see he lives at 1273 Martinique Ct.

Ocram:

Just checking your reading skills against your spelling skills.

GOOD JOB

To the Citizens of Marco Island:

I was against the formation of this City from the beginning, because I knew from past experiences with people who claim to acting in the best interest of “We the People”, always act in their own self interest first.

This is Politics 101, and Marco Island is just a microcosm of what is happening at every level of government from here to Washington.

We need to show the rest of Florida and our Country that we can stand on our own feet.

If not, stop complaining and go to the nearest “Happy Hour”.

This is the answer:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/i...

Back in the early 1980’s, I questioned the exchange made with Antaramian by our Commissioners for double density at Cape Marco for the property now used for beach parking.

I called a Commissioner and asked why they were dealing with him, instead of the rightful owner, because he only had an option to buy the property.

The silence on the other end of the line was deafening.

Also, I can see why the investors are upset when they realized 30K+ of their money was spent to support Obama.

Maybe the BIG “O” will bail Jack out.

When will our City Councilors begin to come up with ways to reduce overhead, which will in turn reduce the need for increased fees and taxes.

One way is to cross train our City staff to multi task in areas such as inspections.

Another is to out source the entire inspection process to qualified engineers, and independent contractors who work under their supervision.

The City also needs to study outsourcing the operation of our Water/Sewer operation to one of many companies that provide this service, and hire or retain two or three people to oversee them.

Whenever these types of options are presented to any one in government, the first thing you will hear them say is: “Well, they would expect to make a profit”, which is how all governments think.

I only have three questions for the City Council candidates:

Assuming I am a member of the Council, and I make a motion to disolve Cityhood:

1. Who would second my motion???

2. Who would vote for the motion???

3. Who would vote against the motion???