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June 3, 2009
Peel the Vote '09: Not That Carollo, But Still a Carollo
Alex Izaguirre In the crowded race to for the city commission seat being vacated by Joe Sanchez, perennial candidate Frank Carollo has amassed $95,275 in campaign . The guy's run before.Vitals: A 39-year-old certified public accountant with a perfectly symmetrical pompadour. Qualifications: Ra ... More >>
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November 30, 2000
Lots of Contention
Quik Park's Hank Sopher has made a quick buck from garages and vacant lots. Now politicians are wondering if he's selling the public short.
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July 27, 2009
When Is It OK to Hire the Mayor's Campaign Manager?
So let's say you run a foreign company that wants to win a lucrative multi-million dollar contract at Miami International Airport. As you prepare for your entry into the American market, you realize you need an accountant to help you figure out how to pay taxes to Uncle Sam. And then you hire one ... More >>
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July 30, 2009
The Mayor's Little Helper
When is it OK to hire the mayor's campaign manager?
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August 19, 2009
Xavier Suarez's Son Rolling in Campaign Dough
Alex Izaguirre In this year's City of Miami elections, the theme is "Taking It Back to the Old School," considering Frank Carollo, brother of mercurial ex-Mayor Joe Carollo, is running for Joe Sanchez's seat. And then there is Francis Xavier Suarez, who wants to replace Tomas Regalado on th ... More >>
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October 15, 2009
Miami commission candidate Frank Carollo had bitter breakup with Roy Black's ex and lied to cops
Alex Izaguirre In this year's City of Miami elections, the theme is "Taking It Back to the Old School," considering Frank Carollo, brother of mercurial ex-Mayor Joe Carollo, is running for Joe Sanchez's seat. And then there is Francis Xavier Suarez, who wants to replace Tomas Regalado on th ... More >>
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October 16, 2009
The Week That Was
DJ Seasunz, a well established local DJ, drove around in his car with the dead body of his 18-year-old girlfriend before turning himself into police. He's being charged with second-degree murder and was denied bond.Miami's best known graffiti crew, MSG, is heading to divorce court as one of the co-f ... More >>
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October 22, 2009
Letters from the issue of October 22, 2009
DJ Seasunz, a well established local DJ, drove around in his car with the dead body of his 18-year-old girlfriend before turning himself into police. He's being charged with second-degree murder and was denied bond.Miami's best known graffiti crew, MSG, is heading to divorce court as one of the co-f ... More >>
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November 4, 2009
City of Miami Voters: Yes To Name Recognition And Cash! No to Messages!
The handful of City of Miami voters who bothered to roll by the polls yesterday sent an age-old but always cringe-inducing message: Cash and name recognition wins elections.via Tomas Regalado for MayorYour next mayor's real campaign slogan: NO!Actual plans for the city? Meh. Not so important.In t ... More >>
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November 13, 2009
Michelle Spence-Jones Surrenders to Police a Day After She's Sworn In
Michelle Spence-JonesA day after being sworn in for her second term on the Miami city commission, Michelle Spence-Jones has surrendered to police and faces grand theft charges. Prosecutors allege Spence-Jones forged letters, at least one in the name of a former county commissioner, and steered $5 ... More >>
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December 31, 2009
Miami 2009: Seven signs the End Times are nigh
Michelle Spence-JonesA day after being sworn in for her second term on the Miami city commission, Michelle Spence-Jones has surrendered to police and faces grand theft charges. Prosecutors allege Spence-Jones forged letters, at least one in the name of a former county commissioner, and steered $5 ... More >>
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January 12, 2010
Michelle Spence-Jones and Willy Gort Prevail in Special Elections
Today's special election to fill two vacant city commission seats resulted with two familiar names returning to City Hall. Voters in District 1 returned Willy Gort to office. He previously held the seat until 2001 when he made an unsuccesful bid at the Mayor's office. He raplces the man who suc ... More >>
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April 7, 2010
Miami City Commission Should Expand African Square Park
This past September 16, Miami's planning advisory board recommended the city expand African Square Park on NW 14th Avenue and 61st Street. The board recognized the need for more public green space in one of Miami's poorest neighborhoods, but the city commission apparently didn't get the hint.View La ... More >>
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July 1, 2010
Another victim of Tomás Regalado's botched corruption probe files suit
This past September 16, Miami's planning advisory board recommended the city expand African Square Park on NW 14th Avenue and 61st Street. The board recognized the need for more public green space in one of Miami's poorest neighborhoods, but the city commission apparently didn't get the hint.View La ... More >>
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July 29, 2010
Commission Approves Massive Electronic Billboards Downtown, But Are They Legal?
via Miami City SquareAfter two hours of discussion, the Miami City Commission this afternoon voted 4-1 to grant final approval for two skyscraper-tall digital billboards to be built atop a new parking garage next to the Arsht Center. Only Frank Carollo voted against the plan after express ... More >>
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November 4, 2010
Mark Siffin: Times Square in Miami
via Miami City SquareAfter two hours of discussion, the Miami City Commission this afternoon voted 4-1 to grant final approval for two skyscraper-tall digital billboards to be built atop a new parking garage next to the Arsht Center. Only Frank Carollo voted against the plan after express ... More >>
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February 1, 2011
Are Americans Addicted to Political Dynasties? Jeb Bush for President Boosters Hope So
Name recognition and family connections seems to go along in politics. Salon's Steve Kornacki points out that "there have been 15 presidential elections since 1952, and in all but two -- 1964 and 2008 -- the Republican ticket has included someone named 'Nixon,' 'Dole,' or 'Bush,'" and w ... More >>
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March 30, 2011
This Week in Politicians Taking Free Stuff: Frank Carollo's Trip to Spain, Kathy Rundle's $20K in Flowers and Tickets
via Gran Felix HotelThe lobby of Frank Carollo's free hotel in Madrid. Not too shabby!Ever since Miami Beach officials were caught trying to strong-arm tickets from the New World Symphony, public patience has worn thin for politicos taking comped gifts. Last week, via crusading blogger Al Crespo ... More >>
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June 21, 2011
Video: Johnny Martinez Introduced As Miami City Manager
photo by Tim ElfrinkJohnny Martinez takes the podium at City Hall.Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado tried to sound a reassuring note this morning while introducing Miami's third city manager in six months. The hiring of Johnny Martinez, previously assistant city manager, should reassure investors that M ... More >>
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July 28, 2011
Recall Tomas Regalado
photo by Tim ElfrinkJohnny Martinez takes the podium at City Hall.Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado tried to sound a reassuring note this morning while introducing Miami's third city manager in six months. The hiring of Johnny Martinez, previously assistant city manager, should reassure investors that M ... More >>
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September 7, 2011
Miguel Exposito Sues to Keep Two Commissioners From Deciding His Fate
Yesterday's suspension of Miami Police Chief Miguel Exposito is certainly a Miami political saga for the ages, and in the grand tradition of 305 political saga we should only expect bitterness and some last minute lawsuits. Exposito has now filed suit against two city commissioner -- Wifredo "Wil ... More >>
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September 8, 2011
Miguel Exposito's Lawsuit Tossed, Leaving Chief's Job In Michelle Spence-Jones' Hands
This morning Miami-Dade Judge Barbara Areces threw out suspended Miami Police Chief Miguel Exposito's lawsuit against the city, putting his fate back into the hands of the commission.In case you've forgotten that we live in a very strange city, Areces decision essentially means that Michelle Spen ... More >>
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September 12, 2011
Miguel Exposito Fired by City Commission UPDATED
See ya, Expo! Miami's finest reality-show filming, mayor-baiting police chief catastrophe is officially looking for a new job thanks to Michelle Spence-Jones's vote.MSJ evidently decided her district's outrage over the Miami Police Department's wave of seven fatal cop-involved shootings this past ... More >>
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September 28, 2011
Sleepy Miami Commissioners Pass Budget Deal at 3 a.m., Don't Really Know What's Inside
Sleep deprivation is a powerful tool.Faced with a massive $62 million gap in city finances, angry unions and an increasingly hostile commission, Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado did what any good leader would do: He kept commissioners up so late they didn't know what they were voting on.It worked! Just ... More >>
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February 6, 2012
Commissioner Frank Carollo Bravely Fights for Diaper Changing Stations in City Men's Rooms
Don't say Miami city commissioner can't get something done if they put their minds to it. Miami City Commissioner Frank Carollo has emerged victorious after a months-long fight to get diaper changing station installed in the men's bathrooms at city buildings.

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