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Joe Martinez

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    Mayor Carlos Gimenez and Other Top Elected Officials Speak at Anti-Gay Group's Breakfast

    Many believe that Carlos Gimenez's endorsement from several gay rights groups in the Miami-Dade County mayoral election helped propel him to a narrow victory over Julio Robaina. So why the hell was he speaking at a breakfast sponsored by the Christian Family Coalition, a fringe organization most not ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    Five Cubans Ozzie Guillen Should Praise at His Press Conference Today

    Poor Ozzie Guillen. Baseball season just got started and already the Miami Marlins skipper has inserted his foot in his mouth.The controversial Venezuelan born manager had the audacity to praise Cuban dictator Fidel Castro in an upcoming issue of Time magazine and all hell has broken loose in Miami' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    Protesters Outside Marlins Park Call for Ozzie Guillen's Firing (Video)

    Inside Marlins Park, Ozzie Guillen apologized for "betraying his Hispanic community," but outside the front gates, a sizable crowd of Cuban-American protesters made it clear they were in no mood to forgive or forget his statements praising Fidel Castro."We never can forgive what he said," Blanco Gar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2011

    Carlos Gimenez Is No Longer Looking Out For Akerman Senterfitt, Lobbyists Who Funded His Campaign

    Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez has vetoed a controversial lobbying contract that included a law firm that has generously supported his political campaign for the county's top elected position. Citing the county commission's failure to cut the cost of Miami-Dade's lobbying services, Gimenez killed t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2011

    Dummies Guide To Trashing Taxpayers: The Port Tunnel

    ​This week, Miami New Times published a guide to the eight of the worst public works projects in Miami-Dade, where bureaucrats and elected officials take pride in wasting millions in taxpayer dollars on crap residents have little-to-no use for. As we reveal each one of these boondoggles on Riptide ... More >>

  • News

    July 7, 2011

    Letters from the issue of July 7, 2011

    ​This week, Miami New Times published a guide to the eight of the worst public works projects in Miami-Dade, where bureaucrats and elected officials take pride in wasting millions in taxpayer dollars on crap residents have little-to-no use for. As we reveal each one of these boondoggles on Riptide ... More >>

  • News

    June 30, 2011

    Miami-Dade PD could spy with gunshot detection system

    ​This week, Miami New Times published a guide to the eight of the worst public works projects in Miami-Dade, where bureaucrats and elected officials take pride in wasting millions in taxpayer dollars on crap residents have little-to-no use for. As we reveal each one of these boondoggles on Riptide ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2011

    "Gunshot Detection System" On Its Way to Miami-Dade, Raising Privacy Concerns

    shotspotter.comA gunshot detection system like this would require sensors -- even cameras -- all over Miami neighborhoods​The gunman squeezes the trigger on his Glock. His victim slumps to the ground. And without a cop in sight, the murderer thinks he's in the clear. But the light poles are liste ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2011

    County Shutters Major Food Truck Roundup; Food Truck Listings for Tonight

    Grill Master Cafe and others can't roll at T.O.W. Friday​For the past month or so, Miami food trucks have been rolling out in relative peace without incident -- until now. Ray Delgado, owner of Grill Master Cafe and organizer of T.O.W. (Truckers Out West) at Mother of Christ Church, told Sho ... More >>

  • News

    May 5, 2011

    Miami-Dade commissioners are rich!

    Grill Master Cafe and others can't roll at T.O.W. Friday​For the past month or so, Miami food trucks have been rolling out in relative peace without incident -- until now. Ray Delgado, owner of Grill Master Cafe and organizer of T.O.W. (Truckers Out West) at Mother of Christ Church, told Sho ... More >>

  • News

    May 5, 2011

    Six lies about the Marlins stadium

    Grill Master Cafe and others can't roll at T.O.W. Friday​For the past month or so, Miami food trucks have been rolling out in relative peace without incident -- until now. Ray Delgado, owner of Grill Master Cafe and organizer of T.O.W. (Truckers Out West) at Mother of Christ Church, told Sho ... More >>

  • News

    March 17, 2011

    Miami's cop school stinker

    Grill Master Cafe and others can't roll at T.O.W. Friday​For the past month or so, Miami food trucks have been rolling out in relative peace without incident -- until now. Ray Delgado, owner of Grill Master Cafe and organizer of T.O.W. (Truckers Out West) at Mother of Christ Church, told Sho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2011

    Luther Campbell Calls For Special Election

    Michael McElroy​Mayoral candidate and Miami New Times columnist Luther Campbell wants to get it on. At the ballot box. Not the champagne room. Now that voters have shown Carlos Alvarez the exit door, the onetime raunchiest man in hip-hop is calling on the County Commission to set a date for anothe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2011

    Hialeah's Julio Robaina In Front For County Mayor, But Scandals Could Derail His Ambition

    City of Hialeah​In this week's metro story, New Times explores Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina's chances to succeed his Miami-Dade County counterpart Carlos Alvarez. Talk about who will follow Alvarez has grown louder with a recall election against the county mayor to take place later this year. Count ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2010

    Commissioner Carlos Gimenez Purposely Delayed Recall Meeting

    Carlos Gimenez​Today the Miami-Dade County Commission was supposed to meet to set a date for the election to recall Mayor Carlos Alvarez. Problem was only six commissioners showed up, because Commissioners apparently find it OK to act like school skipping children. Which means the commission fell ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2010

    County Commissioners Joe Martinez and Sally Heyman Want Red Light Cameras

    The great money maker for cash-strapped local governments​Looking for ways to screw taxpayers even more, county commissioners Joe Martinez and Sally Heyman want to introduce red light cameras for unincorporated Miami-Dade. Several cities, including Miami Beach, Hialeah and Miami Gardens, have alre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    Miami Cabbies Don't Want to Pick Up the Tab for New Security Cameras

    Kyle T. WebsterCameras could prevent crime, but cabbies say they can't afford them​Tipsy beach bunnies routinely barf in their back seats. Robbers put guns to their heads, demanding cash. Crack addicts try to beat them to death for no reason.Life is tough for Miami's 4,500 cab drivers. Now it's ge ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2010

    Commission Renames Miami-Dade "Wade County" for One Week in July

    ​Miami's rainmakers are stopping at nothing to keep Dwyane Wade in town. In May, the Miami Heat and a slew of corporate sponsors launched an online campaign -- wewantwade.com -- to convince the NBA MVP from fleeing to another team when he becomes a free agent in July. The website encourages reside ... More >>

  • News

    June 3, 2010

    Port of Miami tunnel is a waste of taxpayer money

    ​Miami's rainmakers are stopping at nothing to keep Dwyane Wade in town. In May, the Miami Heat and a slew of corporate sponsors launched an online campaign -- wewantwade.com -- to convince the NBA MVP from fleeing to another team when he becomes a free agent in July. The website encourages reside ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2010

    Port of Miami Tunnel Project Could Be South Florida's Big Dig

    Miami-Dade CountyTrucks waiting at the Port of Miami​Trucker Jose Martinez heads to the Port of Miami every day on his 40-foot white Freightliner. By the time he gets downtown, traffic is a breeze. "It's like going from the bed to the kitchen," he says.Twenty years ago that wouldn't have been poss ... More >>

  • News

    January 21, 2010

    Miami-Dade commissioners mail holiday greetings on your dime

    Miami-Dade CountyTrucks waiting at the Port of Miami​Trucker Jose Martinez heads to the Port of Miami every day on his 40-foot white Freightliner. By the time he gets downtown, traffic is a breeze. "It's like going from the bed to the kitchen," he says.Twenty years ago that wouldn't have been poss ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2010

    Return to Sender: Commissioners Mail Holiday Greetings on Your Dime

    Miami-Dade Commissioner Javier Souto.​Every year, they arrive punctually on the same festive stationary, and every year, they're tossed out faster than stale fruitcake. Well, dear reader, by throwing out your commissioner's holiday newsletter, you're trashing your own cash. Each newsletter costs y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2009

    Is Watson Island the New Overtown (With a Mega-Yacht Club)?

    Miami.fly me via Flickr CC​Watson Island is the redheaded stepchild of Biscayne Bay. Star Island gets Shaquille O'Neal and Madonna. Fisher Island has its own private ferry. And poor Watson is stuck with a field of dry grass and a theme park full of restless parrots. Sure, it's home to the Japane ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2009

    The County Budget Hearings Have It Backward

    For several weeks, I've been reading passionate plea emails to save the $11 million in funding for Miami-Dade cultural programming, all of them written by the heads of well-established, reputable organizations such as the Miami Art Museum, the Wolfsonian, and Vizcaya. Because the funding they r ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 30, 2009

    And a Child Shall Lead Them

    For several weeks, I've been reading passionate plea emails to save the $11 million in funding for Miami-Dade cultural programming, all of them written by the heads of well-established, reputable organizations such as the Miami Art Museum, the Wolfsonian, and Vizcaya. Because the funding they r ... More >>

  • News

    April 9, 2009

    Fishy Business

    They gave thousands to a commissioner and then won the Marlins stadium contract.

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2009

    Exclusive: Marlins Construction Group Gave Thousands to Commish Who Approved No-Bid Deal

    Joe Martinez seems a forthright and resolute guy. He was the first Hispanic elected by his peers to be county commission chairman. He publicly supported the highly unpopular John McCain for president. And he pushed to strip Jose Canseco's name from a stretch of SW 16th Street after the slugger admit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2009

    Stadium Approved, Good Friggin' Riddance

    My favorite moment in yesterday's nine-hour discussion of the new $2 billion Marlins Stadium came at 9:27 p.m., when Commissioner "Space Cowboy" Javier Souto began defending himself from concerns that Mayor Carlos Alvarez runs him like an Italian train: "My vote is not for sale, rent, or lease," Sou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2009

    Odebrecht Is Portuguese for "Big Money Donor"

    For the past two days, I've noted all the work Miami-Dade County awards Brazilian engineering and construction firm Odebrecht. Despite a history of completing jobs behind schedule and over budget, the company continues to get the nod to build county-funded projects worth hundreds of millions of dol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2008

    Jose Canseco Bashed By County Commission

    For the past two days, I've noted all the work Miami-Dade County awards Brazilian engineering and construction firm Odebrecht. Despite a history of completing jobs behind schedule and over budget, the company continues to get the nod to build county-funded projects worth hundreds of millions of dol ... More >>

  • News

    July 31, 2008

    Elected Officials Reward Their Campaign Contributors

    Give money, get contracts.

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2008

    Give Money, Get Contracts, Part III

    Give money, get contracts.

  • Calendar

    June 5, 2008

    Arsht Loves the Kids

    Don’t be fooled by the stick figures; these artists have talent.

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2007

    Bay of Pigs Museum the Latest to Devour Green Space

    Don’t be fooled by the stick figures; these artists have talent.

  • News

    April 26, 2007

    Bruno the Absent

    He's not around much and he doesn't sponsor many bills, but this chairman's for you

  • News

    April 12, 2007

    The Plucky Mr. Clucky

    "Every kid on Lincoln Road wants to hold Mr. Clucky. It fucking weirds me out!"

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2007

    Souto, on a Trash Tear

    "Every kid on Lincoln Road wants to hold Mr. Clucky. It fucking weirds me out!"

  • News

    February 22, 2007

    His Satanic Majesty's Request

    Close down every church so the true church can begin.

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2006

    Cup and Joe

    Close down every church so the true church can begin.

  • News

    May 25, 2006

    The Name Game

    County commissioners named a street for a drug dealer. Then there’s this.

  • News

    May 5, 2005

    Miami Gun Rhapsody

    Who's packing heat in the Magic City? You don't have to conceal your curiosity a second longer

  • News

    December 16, 2004

    In His Own Words

    Who's packing heat in the Magic City? You don't have to conceal your curiosity a second longer

  • News

    November 25, 2004

    Commission Quest

    Miami-Dade's most coveted political prize is the chairman's Throne of Power. Those who dare to seek it must navigate the Swamp of Secrecy, endure the Guild of the Greased Palm, and avoid exposure by the Orb of Light

  • News

    June 17, 2004

    Fear? No, Evil

    The battle continues

  • Calendar

    August 28, 2003

    This Week's Day by Day Picks

    The battle continues

  • News

    April 24, 2003

    It's Broken, So Fix It

    Corrections department investigators want an investigation -- of their department

  • News

    June 13, 2002

    The Thick Blue Line

    Max Rameau switches gears on how to get a civilian investigative panel focused on county cops

  • News

    May 23, 2002

    The Hot Seat

    Pepe Cancio faced big trouble on his first day as a county commissioner, but no one likes trouble

  • News

    December 6, 2001

    Now Entering Miriamville

    Miriam Alonso may be under criminal investigation but that hasn't distracted her from creating her own city

  • News

    April 19, 2001

    You Are Cordially Invited

    So you weren't among those lucky few who dined with the king and queen? Consider it a compliment.

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