Coral Gables Watch

A Florida Landlord got a Big PPP Loan–Tenants Get Rats, Mold and Evictions…

August 22, 2020 Leave a comment

Since Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state moratorium on evictions and foreclosures April 2, the number of filings in Tampa Bay area courts have been down compared to last year, a signal that many landlords could be waiting for the freeze to expire. Not Tzadik Management. It has filed more than 70 evictions in Hillsborough County alone since that moratorium took effect. Nearly all cited nonpayment of rent.
A Florida landlord got a big PPP loan. Tenants get rats, mold and evictions.

Filed under COVID-19, Florida, Housing

University of Miami Students Avoid COVID-19 Controls

August 22, 2020 Leave a comment

[The Vice-President of Student Affairs]…email said the university had received reports that groups of undergraduates were renting an Airbnb in the Keys and Miami Beach to “evade our mask, social distancing and curfew requirements. These selfish actions risk our entire U reopening plan.”
Four University of Miami students test positive for COVID-19 | Miami Herald

There is ever evidence that the arrogant, selfish students at the university are almost impossible to control, especially those who live off campus. The University of Miami is soon to have more than a few students with COVID-19.

Also residents of Coral Gables are in danger in places of intersection at supermarkets, pharmacies and restaurants.

Filed under Coral Gables, COVID-19

Endangered Green Area: Overview

August 18, 2020 Leave a comment

**PARKING LOT AND GREEN AREA BUFFER ALONG THE CANAL**

This is a satellite view of the Doctors Hospital (Baptist Health) parking lot leased from the City of Coral Gables showing the lot and the green barrier between the lot and the neighborhood streets (Granada, Carillo, Pisano).

**AREA OF DOCTORS HOSPITAL (BAPTIST HEALTH) CITY OF CORAL GABLES–PARKING LOT—THE CANAL AND RESIDENTS ON THE RIGHT**

The City of Coral Gables plans the sale of the parking lot and the green area to Baptist Health for an estimated $3.0 million.

The green buffer hides views of the Doctors Hospital building, traffic and parked cars from the area residents and supplies numerous environmental benefits.

It is worrying that Doctors Hospital will re-landscape the area with the subsequent loss of the environment and local property values.

The City of Coral Gables should require that no buildings or other construction (walls) be allowed on the property and that the green buffer be fully retained or significantly improved.

If the City of Coral Gables cannot ensure the permanency of the dense green buffer then the land sale may be questioned.

Filed under Community, Coral Gables, Environment, Government, Property Values