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Matter of legal fees in lawsuit brings an unexpected response BY GARY ALAN RUSE clash of wills erupted at the city commission meeting held last week on Tuesday August 4th when an issue regarding legal fees and who would pay them was brought before the commissioners. In the matter of the lawsuit filed by City Manager W. Ajibola Balogun against Commissioner Valerie Newman, a request was made asking the City of South Miami and by extension its taxpaying residents to cover the legal expenses of Commissioner Newman, with no limit set as to how much of her lawyer’s fees the city would pay. The lack of a maximum limit brought a concerned response from City Mayor Horace Feliu. “I stated that it would be irresponsible to authorize a ‘blank check’ payment like that, since there would be no incentive for her attorney to wrap things up in a reasonable way,” Mayor Feliu told The South Miami News last week. “So I voted against it.” When it came to a vote, Commissioner Newman had to recuse herself from the
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Here’s Jon Moss on vacation in Philadelphia and getting an up-close look at the historic Independence Hall in that city. Of course he remembered to take along a copy of his favorite newspaper and snapped this picture for us. Thanks for thinking of us, Jon!
Well, “they” say the recession is just about over and that better times are just ahead, but don’t let that news get in the way of shopping locally and supporting those businesses that are right here in South Miami. Here are some of the businesses that want you to check them out and if you like what you see, hear and smell, then spend some of your money with them.
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De li L an e h os t s ‘ W in e N C h ees e ’ o n A u g. 2 0 ne of South Miami’s favorite eateries is hosting its “Wine N’ Dine” event again this month, and it’s a great chance to sample some excellent wines and great food for a reasonable price. What: Deli Lane Wine N’ Dine featuring Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley When: Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
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Things are better but keep shopping local BY MICHAEL MILLER <Michael@communitynewspapers.com>
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Pictured are folks attending last year’s event at Deli Lane.