Saturday, April 29, 2023

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My name is Harvey Lisker and I consider Surfside, FL my home even though I moved to California many years ago. Now in my post retirement years I realize how important those years were, to me personally and to all residents in general. 


That's my life partner, spouse Dorie who lived in Surfside for at least 50 years. Together we cruised the world teaching adults to use computers while having fun, we taught seniors at Florida International University, and had a great time in Surfside. If you know me, I would love to hear from you. Please be patient with me. I am 92 years of age and still learning how to accomplish this. There will be errors but sooner or later if I make it long enough, it will all get sorted out. Sit back, relax and let's have fun together. 

In the twilight  of my years ( more like the new beginning ) I thought of this way to offer my services and say thanks to a wonderful community that gave me 20 of my best years. I welcome all assistance. When I left Surfside, I was asked to join the team of investigators who wanted to solve the Kidnap of Florida resident, Danny Goldman.  The following is my description of how our team was founded by former 20 year Mayor of Surfside, Fl- Attorney Paul Novack.




Surfside Florida is a wonderful community. There is no place like it, even with unscrupulous politicans who keep trying to change the character of a one square mile utopia.

Traditionally, Surfside has been one of America's leading small towns. It has had many great times, with outstanding achievements led by honorable and effective leaders. The community is diverse, family oriented, and prioritizes neighborhood character, scale, and safety.


Surfside has also had its share - or more - of dishonorable leadership and catering to special interests and greed.  

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            Important Information for Miami Dade County Voters.

Rules have been changing and will continue to do so. No one can rely upon their previously established voting capacity in terms of registration and any requests for voting by mail. Please make sure that your friends and neighbors are up to date on their voting registration and any individual situations. Voting by mail requests by phone are supposed to be handled at 305-499-8444 or online by the Miami Dade County Elections Department. 

          All prior voting by mail arrangements expired and must be renewed.

No one should take anything for granted, and no one should postpone any aspect of this situation, to be sure that nothing stops having a say about what is going on. So in addition to informing everyone about the threat to the community, please also urge everyone to check on the status of however they had previously been voting.

Articles from a variety of sources will add much insight to the plight of Surfside residents who feel helpless in the overwhelming culture of what is perceived as over-building in town.

I will attempt to fulfill that mission in a straightforward and unprovoking manner. Feel free to disagree with any comments or posting. That is what Democracy is all about and the way I grew up. If you do disagree with anything, please write a comment explaining your point of view. I want to hear from you.  Please use the comment portion of this blog.

Read the story and watch the video, below.

Federal investigators have released preliminary findings on the 13-story tower’s collapse in Florida but say more work is needed to determine what led to 98 deaths.

The Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust held a public forum in the Town of Surfside, spurred on by “a significant volume of inquiries" from residents about the actions of their city leaders.

https://www.floridabulldog.org/rsvpemail/surfside-still-shaken-by-condo-collapse-caught-up-in-conflict-of-interest-allegations-involving-vice-mayor-and-his-construction-company/

Sunday, October 16, 2022

WW2 Cannon Restored

 There is an old saying, What goes around, comes around.

Moscow sent three ships and a nuclear-powered submarine to the Caribbean for what U.S. officials say will be a set of extensive military air and naval exercises — the first of their kind in at least five years.

While the Biden administration has said it is not concerned by the Russian activity, it has nevertheless authorized the deployment of three powerful destroyers and a submarine reconnaissance aircraft to the region,

WW2 Cannon restored

Over two decades ago Mayor Paul Novack worked to obtain a piece of US military equipment and history to include in Surfside Veterans Park. The United States Army recognized Surfside - and its mayor - in donating a 155mm Howitzer from its inventory, an honor for the community. Ever since, it has been a demonstration of support for our nation, our military, and especially our veterans and most of all - our hometown veterans. 

That Howitzer, and those Flags, are NOT going to be demolished by (intentional) neglect. Former Mayor Novack, former Vice Mayor Frank MacBride, and the people of Surfside will make sure of that.

Wonderful update news: April 24, 2024

Cannon at Veterans Park Refreshed by Collaborative Efforts of Second Infantry Division, Local Leaders

 

The cannon at Veterans Park has undergone a striking transformation, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Second Infantry Division of Florida Bruce Lamberto, Howard Rennert, Commissioner Ruben Coto, and Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker Carlos Vina. This revitalization not only preserves a piece of history but also symbolizes the unity and commitment of the community to honor its veterans and preserve their legacy for future generations.

From former Mayor Paul Novack. Thank you Surfside Veterans Park restoration team! Applause for volunteers Howard Rennert and Bruce Lamberto, Parks and Recreation Director Tim Milian and Carlos of the Parks and Rec staff, and with exemplary leadership and work by newly elected Commissioner Ruben Coto and former Vice Mayor Frank Macbride. Their hard work and dedication to community service in restoring Surfside's Howitzer, a gift honoring veterans, patriotism, our country and our community from the U.S. Army, is again proudly on display.



U.S. Military Veterans never forget!

A huge thank you to Frank McBride and Paul Novack for leading the effort.

We should never forget our history as the Greatest Nation on Earth

World War 2 cannon left to decay by SURFSIDE'S LACK OF LEADERSHIP (SAVED and RESTORED) by HONORABLE VOLUNTEERS

To view the restoration of the WW2 cannon, write cannon in box on right.  Live stream Surfside, Florida on closed circuit tv https://ww...