Five's a Crowd

Miami Mayor Joe Carollo wants to remain in public life, but there's one problem: His private life

A A A Comments By Robert Andrew Powell Thursday, Jun 7 2001

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Which is, of course, utterly unbelievable.

Meanwhile the Carollo divorce proceeds as if it were the Titanic racing to the ocean floor after striking an iceberg. Mari has asked for shared parental responsibility for the two girls, with the court naming her "primary residential parent." She wants child support, equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, and sole ownership of the valuable home in Coconut Grove. She also seeks alimony for the time she's devoted to raising the kids. Unconfirmed reports indicate she's added a clause demanding that Joe "keep those bimbos the fuck away from my kids."

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The mayor tries to seduce Sissi (left) with an official city chafing dish. Later Sissi beat the stress of dating in the public eye by relaxing in a hot tub with Raul de Molina and Lili Estefan

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November 2, 1985, seems like a lifetime ago. On that day, in New Jersey, Mari and Joe were married. Only five days had passed since Joe's divorce from his first wife became final. Now, nearly sixteen years later, with his second marriage irrevocably broken and with the domestic-violence charge headed to court, Carollo has dug into his campaign. His plan for re-election is obvious. Thalia, Shakira, if you're reading this, you too can have your own day in the City of Miami. And the mayor has your key to the city. He has it right here.

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