The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released technical modeling results this week for operating Lake Okeechobee once it completes $1.8 billion in repairs on the Herbert Hoover Dike.
The lengthy meeting consisted of presentations by the developer and byLinda Kay Richards, who gave a formal presentation in opposition, in addition to multiple questions by commissioners and more than 30 people speaking during public comment.
Most who spoke in favor of Costco Wholesale Corp. but against the proposed location, citing negative impacts on surrounding residential communities and an increase in traffic.
“I love Costco. I have a card; I’ve been going there since 2007,” Martin County resident Amy Pritchett said. “I just don’t like the location. . Put it in a place where there isn’t as much going on.”
The percentage dedicated to infrastructure would go toward maintenance and upkeep of Flagler Park, said Main Street Executive Director Candace Callahan.
Commissioners discussed the $70,000 annual grant the nonprofit started receiving in the recent years after the Main Street program separated from the city to become an independent organization. The grant, which served to get the nonprofit established financially, was to be phased out over time, city officials said.
Vice Mayor Merritt Matheson said he supported Main Street taking over the market if the grant money was reduced this year, while other commissioners acknowledged the nonprofit was still getting on its feet.
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Jensen Beach Causeway reopens to fishermen after closure April 1, 2021 at 3:36 PM EDT - Updated April 1 at 6:11 PM
Treasure Coast fishermen are getting a second chance to prove they deserve to have access to a favorite fishing spot.
The Indian Riverkeeper and Martin County leaders worked together to convince FDOT to let anglers have one more chance to act responsibly. FDOT removed the no fishing signs this week.
Indian Riverkeeper Executive Director Mike Conner said the bridge has been an ideal and popular spot for fishing for years. Mike Conner says the litter on the causeway was embarrassing at times. Bridges squeeze the current. Fish come there to feed. It s no secret. It’s a very good fishing spot, Conner said.