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Sally SwartzFebruary 25, 2015

Last week, two Treasure Coast governments pledged cash to fight All Aboard Florida, and a private group revealed new plans. At meetings in Martin and Indian River counties, commissioners said they’ll spend a total of $4.2 million to battle the Miami-to-Orlando high speed passenger rail service. AAF has stops in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm […]

Sally SwartzFebruary 24, 2015

Last week, two Treasure Coast governments pledged cash to fight All Aboard Florida, and a private group revealed new plans. At meetings in Martin and Indian River counties, commissioners said they’ll spend a total of $4.2 million to battle the Miami-to-Orlando high speed passenger rail service. AAF has stops in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm […]

Sally SwartzJanuary 20, 2015

A viaduct for the rich, Martin Health System firing volunteers, and a Martin County land buy to solve a neighborhood problem: Truth or fiction? By definition a rumor mixes both. Consider these three tales, which all fall into the category of “interesting if true, but interesting anyway.” The first: Jupiter Island plans to build a […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 20, 2015

A viaduct for the rich, Martin Health System firing volunteers, and a Martin County land buy to solve a neighborhood problem: Truth or fiction? By definition a rumor mixes both. Consider these three tales, which all fall into the category of “interesting if true, but interesting anyway.” The first: Jupiter Island plans to build a […]

Jac VerSteegJanuary 14, 2015

All modes of transportation suddenly are controversial here in South Florida. Most amusingly, Donald Trump has sued to stop Palm Beach International Airport from flying jets over his estate at Mar-a-Lago on Palm Beach. The lawsuit alleges the county is maliciously rerouting the planes to target him. He wants $100 million. It’s the latest in […]

Jac VerSteegJanuary 14, 2015

All modes of transportation suddenly are controversial here in South Florida. Most amusingly, Donald Trump has sued to stop Palm Beach International Airport from flying jets over his estate at Mar-a-Lago on Palm Beach. The lawsuit alleges the county is maliciously rerouting the planes to target him. He wants $100 million. It’s the latest in […]

Jac VerSteegJanuary 14, 2015

All modes of transportation suddenly are controversial here in South Florida. Most amusingly, Donald Trump has sued to stop Palm Beach International Airport from flying jets over his estate at Mar-a-Lago on Palm Beach. The lawsuit alleges the county is maliciously rerouting the planes to target him. He wants $100 million. It’s the latest in […]

Tag: All Aboard Florida

Sally Swartz: To oppose All Aboard Florida, here comes the money train

Sally Swartz: To oppose All Aboard Florida, here comes the money train

All Aboard the rumor train in Martin County

Sally Swartz: All Aboard the rumor train in Martin County

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: You can't get there from here without a lawyer

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: You can’t get there from here without a lawyer

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: You can't get there from here without a lawyer