Well, now, it seems down here in Miami-Dade, things have gotten as stirred up as a hornet's nest. You see, a good many folks are feeling mighty cross with Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. Word is, she didn't quite stand by her neighbors when she gave the go-ahead for a big ol' development out in the Redland.
They're even talkin' 'bout tryin' to give her the boot, and last I heard, they've got a fair number, 517 souls, signing on to that idea, with 39 folks really out there beatin' the drum. What got everyone's dander up was this "Bluenest at Krome" plan – buildin' 700 townhouses on 90 acres of prime farmland. Folks feel like she promised to look out for our precious land, and this here vote feels like a real slap in the face.
And wouldn't you know it, that ain't the only kettle of fish brewin'. There's another petition goin' around, and bless their hearts for it, it's called "Save The RedLand." It's picked up even more steam, with over 2,000 folks puttin' pen to paper. This one's fighting tooth and nail against another big plan from the same folks, Bluenest Development.
They want to plop down another 500 houses on about 33 acres right next to a real special bit of nature. Folks are rightly worried about some rare plants that call that place home, some ancient sinkholes, and all the birds that fly through there, ones that are even protected by federal law. And let's not forget the headache of more traffic and roads getting all jammed up.
Now, here's a bit of good news in all this: the local Community Council, bless their ears for listenin', actually told that second big development "no." That's a real victory for the folks on the ground, the little guys standin' up. But don't go countin' your chickens just yet, 'cause the final say-so belongs to the whole County Commission. They're all set to hash it out come June 18th, so keep your fingers crossed.
The heart of the matter is, you've got a real honest-to-goodness movement bubblin' up down here against Commissioner Cohen Higgins. Folks are plantin' their feet firm to keep the Redland's farms and natural beauty from gettin' paved over with concrete. This recallin' business might be a tough row to hoe with all the rules in Florida, but it sure does send a clear message. It tells you that folks around here are serious about holdin' onto their way of life and not lettin' our agricultural heritage just vanish under a sea of rooftops. It's a story that'll ring true for anyone who's got a soft spot for our green spaces and wants to see 'em stick around.
It's worth noting that Homestead Mayor Steve Losner reportedly supports these preservation efforts. Ultimately, depending on the County Commission's decision and any potential legal challenges, the Governor of Florida could have the final say in these development matters.
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