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Mayor’s Message...continued

I would like to thank David Beckham and his partners, residents. Changes actually were made just before the final
Miami business executives Jorge and Jose Mas, for bringing vote to better protect view corridors and to enhance traffic
this possibility to our city. We look forward to a long future flow in the area. I applaud Commissioner Glassman for
with them. working out these compromises after he was elected to
Mega-yacht marina planned replace me as the District 2 commissioner.
In addition to the soccer complex, the city has moved ahead In closing, I hope everyone has a great summer. Enjoy time
with another major initiative — the expansion of the Las with your family and friends. At the same time, please
Olas Marina. The City Commission approved the final terms remember we do live in the tropics and that we must keep a
with Suntex Marinas to reshape the marina to handle more watchful eye on the weather forecast. Please make sure you
yachts as well as larger yachts. This has been a long time are prepared in the unfortunate event a hurricane does
coming to fruition. approach us. HB
It was some five years ago that as the district commissioner I Sincerely,
first championed the idea along with leaders of our maritime
community. Countless hours have gone into designing the Dean Trantalis
plans to be as unobtrusive as possible to the surrounding Mayor, City of Fort Lauderdale

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