Maitland News and Community Views

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2007-07-13T12:08:00.000-04:00

Dear Maitland Neighbors,For several reasons I have decided to dismantle this website and Maitland e-mailings. However, I am very pleased to say there are excellent ways for you to stay in touch with what is happening in our Maitland.The following website and email addresses should be of great service to you if you choose to utilize them:Maitland Progress NOW...is a group of concerned citizens who

OUR LITTLE WORLD ~ Maitland, Florida

2007-06-28T22:36:00.000-04:00

What's it all about, Maitland? Is it just for the moment we live? What's it all about when you sort it out, Maitland?What is our little world of Maitland all about? If you were at the Monday night City CRA meeting...you learned about the position and beliefs each of our elected officials has concerning down town development.And you learned that our City Councilmen and Mayor read their emails and

MAITLAND's VICE MAYOR FLOWERS ~ Speaks Out

2007-06-23T16:00:00.000-04:00

Our Vice Mayor Jeff Flowers is doing his best to speak out to our community concerning many important details regarding our Maitland Down Town development. If you did not receive the following email, I strongly urge you write him asking to be placed on his list (see his email address below). ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dear Maitland votersThe city is on the cusp of setting the course for all of our future. The

* * * TOWN CENTER MEETING * * *

2007-06-23T14:44:00.000-04:00

THIS is the meeting you do NOT want to miss. Period.According to Bob Reece's email update (you can receive this news worthy emailing...see link below) - this Monday night the Brossier Company's presentation will help you to "see the future of Maitland come to life in a 3-D ride through your new Town Center."Wow...we are living in an exciting time for our Maitland.Now...our fine city may keep it's

DUMP FINE ~ $ 182,000

2007-06-23T14:21:00.000-04:00

Who wudda thunk...That by making one dump...We'd be charged up the wazzoo...For something we didn't mean to do ? Okay, it's not so funny that our city is being fined $182,000 for a mistake *we the resident's of Maitland* didn't know about or do - but when one city employee, not even an elected official, made the order...it now effects us all. And so instead of laughing it's really a crying shame

ELECTION DATE ~ When Will X Mark the Spot ?

2007-06-23T13:49:00.000-04:00

I've heard a lot of comments made about our election date in March - the marjority stating that it's just not a good time for voter turn out. Because too many family's are on spring vacation or their energies or elsewhere with family matters, our poles don't reflect the true Maitland consensus.Now our city can save money by piggy backing on the presidential elections should we move our vote

IN MEMORY ~ A Former Maitland Resident

2007-06-23T13:29:00.000-04:00

Who are your neighbors ? We cannot possibly know everyone but we can learn about ourselves as we learn about others.Emma Mae Cottrell, 89, one of our former resident's, passed on this past Monday...but not before giving to others in and around her community.Read and learn more:http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-bizdead2307jun23,0,4678315.story

HELP YOUR CHILD ~ Know Your City Ordinances

2007-06-23T13:09:00.000-04:00

The following was reported in a recent Orlando Sentinel news article:State law requires (sexual) offenders to live at least 1,000 feet from where children gather.In Deltona, Maitland, Oviedo, Leesburg and many other cities, offenders can't live within 2,500 feet -- about a half-mile -- of such places, typically schools, parks and day-care centers. Deltona also puts buffers around bus stops.Read

JOIN ~ MAITLAND Town Center UPDATE

2007-06-23T12:42:00.000-04:00

If you want to receive information about our Maitland Town Center development diretly from Bob Reece's company...then I suggest you sign up for his newsworthy email update at:http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1101666812786or email for more information:info@brossierupdate.com

What Do You Recommend ?

2007-05-18T17:32:00.000-04:00

Happy Friday, Maitland ! My good friend and neighbor, Dorine, asked a question and I'm hoping someone can help.Dorine asks...Does anyone have Embarq Cable for their TV service? Are you happy with it? Do you recommend switching from Bright House?Embarq is trying to sell me – I’m thinking of switching – they claim more channels and I can order movies directly – can’t do that with the basic Bright

LAKE LILY ~ Taste of Maitland

2007-05-18T16:34:00.000-04:00

It's NOT too late to buy your early-bird-special ticket to the 10th Annual "Taste of Maitland".Our Maitland Chamber of Commerce has worked diligently in order to bring us this special epicurean event that will be staged around our Lake Lily.Twenty-eight different food and beverage vendors will be participating this year, including Buca di Beppo, Athena's Chicken, Steak & Ale and, a new business

MAITLAND Symphony Orchestra ~ FREE Concert

2007-05-18T12:45:00.000-04:00

"Tall and tan and young and lovely...The girl from Ipanema goes walking...And when she passes, each one she passes says ~ ahhhhhhh."You can sing along with the memory of one of Frank Sinantra's most popular songs, "Girl From Ipanema" this Sunday while Maitland Symphony Orchestra presents their "MSO Goes Latin" concert.Cha~cha down memory lane while listening to music from West Side Story along

ART with chART at Maitland Mercedes Tonight

2007-05-18T12:10:00.001-04:00

chART your course over to Orlando Mercedes to enjoy live music and more. The "more" means you'll not only be able to view the art collections and purchase your favorite piece of art, but if you're a chART member ($24/year) you be able to enjoy the edibles and libations. Either way, it is yet another *happening* where you can ---> get connected <--- while enjoying an evening out in your hometown.

TREVI ~ Meet the Developer

2007-05-17T09:50:00.000-04:00

Good Morning Maitland !Tonight's the night...if you're interested in learning more about the development in your community.The developers, Vince and Susanne Pellicane, want to make you knowledgeable about community living and are offering free seminars to accomplish this goal (see list and dates below).While you're there tonight, you may also want to enter their contest to win a kitchen makeover

SERVING on a City Advisory Board

2007-05-16T20:42:00.000-04:00

Greetings Neighbors,Since I will soon be appointed to serve on the Citizen's Senior Advisory Board for our fine city, I am thinking you just might want to join me in my personal *walk* through the process. I don't know about you, but all this is brand new to the likes of me.First off, when I finally awakened to the fact that I needed to become an active part of my community ~ I wasn't sure at all

PUBLIC SAFETY ~ Fire Station Location

2007-05-15T13:44:00.000-04:00

"Oh Where, Oh Where, Does Our Little Fire Engine House Go, Oh Where, Oh Where, Should It Be ?"The people of our community spoke out at our City Council Meeting last night and the overwhelming majority said this:***Do NOT build it at our Lake Minnehaha Park !***But DO seriously consider building it on one of the developers sites ~ either the north section of The Trevi just off 17-92 or on the Sun

MEETING ~ City Council, Monday Night

2007-05-14T00:36:00.000-04:00

Hello Maitland !It's time again.You have another opportunity to make your voice and choice known.Your city needs you.What: City Council MeetingWhen: Monday, May 14, 2007Where: City Hall Council ChambersTime: 7:00PMThe agenda includes, but is not limited to, the following decisions:* Appointments to Advisory Boards will be made for the following boards.Transportation Advisory Board - 1 appointment

CLEAN versus DIRTY...OLD versus NEW

2007-05-13T19:16:00.000-04:00

Pollution is a dirty word.By attending last Wednesday nights MPN (Maitland Progress Now) meeting I learned a little more about our community. Statements made by the various developers (see prior post for comments) caused me to research some information, both on the Internet and by calling our city officials (see links below) and I learned that:* Storm water is one of the largest sources of

* * * HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY * * *

2007-05-13T09:12:00.000-04:00

Good Morning Maitland Mothers !Not that you're reading this posting right this minute NOR should you be, but I wanted to honor all of "us" today by wishing everyone a most blessed Mother's Day Celebration.A *way* special "I love you" to you, Mom...because I know you'll be reading this.Brunch at Brio's ? Ahhhh.....one of my favorite's and that's just where my children will be taking me today.

COMMUNITY Voice ~ HELP

2007-05-09T11:51:00.000-04:00

Want to help your community grow more knowledgeable and connected ?Share your voice by writing then emailing me your editorials to post. Share information that has benefited you and may help your neighbors. Share your thoughts and concerns by posting comments.I cannot speak for our community....it must speak for it's self !What information do you want ?What information is most beneficial to you ?

COMMUNITY Meeting ~ City of Maitland

2007-05-09T11:02:00.000-04:00

Learn About Your Local Community News As It's Happening ! ! !TONIGHT...at 7:00PM in our City Hall Council Chambers...there will be a presentation regarding the feasibility of a pedestrian overpass spanning Orlando Ave./17-92 in order to connect Lake Lily Park with Fort Maitland Park.Mr. Jere Pile, one of our active community residents, and Mr. James Beverly of Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc., a

COMMUNITY Meeting ~ Maitland Progress Now

2007-05-09T08:38:00.000-04:00

Good Morning Maitland !I've just read an email announcement (see below) about a community meeting tonight and wanted to let YOU know about it post-haste (no pun intended *wink*). If you have questions about our community development...if you have suggestions that you want to be heard...if you realize the need to become active in your community...why not start by attending tonights Maitland

COMMUNITY ~ FREE Computer Research Classes

2007-05-07T15:32:00.000-04:00

Are you interested in learning more about how to search and locate all kinds of helpful information via the Internet ? Want to become an Internet Sleuth ?If so - starting in June our wonderful Maitland Public Library will be offering two different classes that you can sign up to take and they're both FREE ! According to Librarian Janet Andrews, who will be teaching both classes, part one will

COMMUNITY Rail ~ 2010

2007-05-04T09:22:00.000-04:00

"I hear the train a comin'...It's rollin' 'round the bend...I'll be able to buy my ticket...In the year two thousand ten." Unlike Johnny Cash's song about being forever stuck in Folsom Prison, by 2010 instead of being chained to the traffic of I-4, we'll be free as a bird and able to buy a commuter rail ticket to downtown Orlando !!!"When I hear that whistle blowin'...I'll raise my head up high..

CITY ~ New Fire Station ? New Police Station ?

2007-05-04T07:54:00.000-04:00

Good Morning Maitland !It's time to prepare. According to the Orlando Sentinel, our next City Council meeting will be discussing WHERE to build the new police and fire stations.Do you have an opinion ? Better yet....do you have any viable suggestions as to WHERE to build these new structures ?Right now...is always the best time to get involved.I just spoke with our City Clerk, Maria Waldrop, and

Community & City Concerns ~ Email Alert

2007-05-03T10:44:00.000-04:00

Hello Once Again, Maitland !According to the Orlando Sentinel, it appears that confidential Maitland Police information was somehow leaked and then circulated in the form of an email to many area residents. The content included identifying information about a man who police consider has performed activities suspicious in nature. Apparently many parents are fearful that he may be a sexual offender

COMMUTER Rail ~ It's alive !

2007-04-24T11:15:00.000-04:00

Good Morning Maitland !The conception began last night when our City Council voted to have a commuter rail station built for our community.Want to learn more about our rail system ?Visit this site: http://www.cfrail.com/Want to read today's articles ?Visit these sites: http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2007/4/24/commuter_rail_in_central_park.htmlhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/

COMMUNITY Planning ? What does it mean ?

2007-04-22T16:41:00.000-04:00

What is considered to be good community planning ?What does it look like ?Who is knowledgeable enough to describe it ?In answer to these questions I could've written about what I think - but since I'm not an authority instead will share with you information that I've found.Searching the Internet revealed books written by various authorities on this subject. One such book, Land Use Strategies for

COMMUNITY Educational Opportunity ~ Civil Rights

2007-04-22T11:51:00.000-04:00

Good Afternoon Maitland !When was the last time you visited our Maitland Senior Center ? Have you ever ventured over to our Maitland Historial Museum ?Plan an educational excursion now - learn more about our city while learning more about our world. Invite a neighbor, take a friend from out of town, share an outing with your grandchild or plan a homeschool field trip.It's all here and waiting for

MEETING ~ City Council, Commuter Rail

2007-04-21T16:53:00.000-04:00

Greetings Again Maitland !Why attend our City Council Meetings ? ? ? It's simple.Because now is the time to help shape Maitland....your Maitland, my Maitland...OUR Maitland.I encourage you to attend. I encourage you to become involved. Your Neighbor,Ann LanierJustAskAnn@aol.com"Let's learn together so we can work together to shape and build our community into everything we want it to be."~ ~ ~ ~

COMMUTER RAIL ~ Dead Deal ?

2007-04-16T10:47:00.000-04:00

Greetings Maitland Neighbors,Will we or won't we get a Commuter Rail ? Do we or don't we want one ?Now is the time to speak to our elected officials.Decisions are made in our City Council Meetings. Next City Council Mtg. - April 23, 7PM, City Hall.Ann LanierNOTE: The following are only excepts. Full article can be read at: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-rail1507apr15,0,969856.story?coll=

DOWNTOWN ~ Only a figment of our imagination ?

2007-04-12T12:59:00.000-04:00

Good Afternoon Maitland !So, do you want a downtown Maitland or not ?If you, like me, do want one...then what are the facts about us ever really getting one ?TRUE or FALSE: Since we already have a developer, it's a guarantee we'll be getting a downtown.False ! It is NOT a guarantee that we will EVER have a new downtown. Period. Our Mayor and City Council will VOTE on the final decisions.

COMMUNITY Voice ~ Commuter Rail

2007-04-11T10:32:00.000-04:00

Dear Maitland Neighbors,The following email was originally sent to our Maitland City Mayor and Council on 04-10-2007. I am grateful that our re-elected Councilman Jeff Flowers recognized the value of forwarding this on to me this morning. We must hear ALL the voices in our community !Again, I encourage you to attend City Council Meetings every other Monday evening at 7P.M., but if unable to

COMMUNITY Connection ~ Blog, blog, blog

2007-04-11T09:53:00.000-04:00

Good Morning Maitland !!!Which came first...the email or the blog ?Sending out emails to help keep you abreast of our city news was a great way to begin communicating...but as most of us already agree, change can be a very, very good thing ! Hence, this blog site.Please note that my current plan is to be sending out less and less email reminders as everyone becomes more familiar with checking

COMMUNITY QUESTION ~ Should We Go Green ?

2007-04-10T10:32:00.000-04:00

Bob Miller's comments last night at our Maitland City Council Meeting prompted me to ask myself the following questions:What is "green" ? Why go green ? Are other cities going green ? Should we go green ?An online article by the city of Seattle, Washington entitled, "Why Build Green?" states the following potential benefits:* Increased property value - a "green" designation can increase a

CITY Council Meeting 04-09-2007

2007-04-10T01:07:00.000-04:00

Good Morning Maitland !I'm a total newbie when it comes to attending anything having to do with government - so please bear with me concerning my input and overview of last evenings City Council Meeting. I'm not attempting to include everyone who spoke nor everything that was said but just touch on some of the items.The agenda, of course, can be viewed online and as well you can listen to the

COMMUNITY Meeting ~ Wednesday 04-11-2007

2007-04-10T00:48:00.000-04:00

Good Morning Maitland !I've been informed that the Bob Reese-Brossier Company Downtown Development informational meetings will no longer be taking place.But there's another opportunity for you to educate yourself while becoming active with fellow neighbors who are working towards securing a vibrant downtown for our Maitland and it's happening THIS Wednesday. So make your plans and I'll see you

EDUCATION ~ Density versus Crawl

2007-04-09T16:48:00.000-04:00

Good Evening Maitland !We already know all the pluses, all the positives for and the pretty side of living in our chosen city of Maitland...lakes, great family neighborhoods, the art center, senior center, parks and on and on. But what about the negatives, the minuses....the ugly side ?The City of Maitland and residents are what I refer to as "grid-land-locked" because we are wedged between

COMMUTER Rail Contracts

2007-03-28T15:01:00.000-04:00

Maitland, Winter Park review commuter-rail contractsChristopher Sherman Sentinel Staff Writer Posted March 28, 2007Maitland and Winter Park are reviewing proposed contracts with Orange County that would establish commuter-rail stations in both cities.The nearly identical agreements include critical opt-out clauses that would allow both cities to shut down their stations when the operating costs

DOWNTOWN Development ? Educate Yourself !!!!!

2007-03-26T13:42:00.000-04:00

Developers Web Site, CDD Education and more . . .In a message dated 3/26/2007 6:16:02 P.M. in an email Eklectika writes:Good Evening Maitland !I'm very pleased to share that Mr.Bob Reese has made good on his promise to add clear point by point information - in the form of fact versus fiction- to his web site (see below) that refutes what he claims are misleading and blatant inaccuracies stated in

DEVELOPER Speaks Out

2007-03-16T22:04:00.000-04:00

3/16/2007 2:31:40 P.M., in an email Eklectika writes:Good Afternoon Maitland !Thank you to everyone who is sharing their voice and making it known that we all must actively continue working towards securing OUR Town Center/Downtown Maitland.Many of you suggested setting up a meeting with the developer, Bob Reese and he is ready, willing and able !Makes plans NOW...for next Tuesday evening (see

ELECTION Vote Count for City Council 3/12/2007

2007-03-16T17:51:00.000-04:00

3/16/2007 11:33:52 A.M., in an email Eklectika writes:Good Morning Maitland !Today I'm sharing the "count and the amount" from our recent election. Yes, we all know who was and was not elected but as you'll see the votes cast were way close to being 50/50 ! What must we be doing now in order to secure the downtown development our city needs ? Petitions or Prayer or Picketing or What ?Please let

COMMUTER RAIL picks up speed

2007-03-15T09:41:00.000-04:00

Commuter rail picks up speedJay Hamburg, Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer Posted March 15, 2007When Winter Park voters said yes to a commuter-rail station, the vote signaled the first official public endorsement for the major mass-transit system and delivered momentum to a project that's ready for the design boards.Within the next two months, Central Florida's elected officials are poised to

DOWNTOWN Development ?

2007-03-14T10:22:00.000-04:00

Bring it onOpinion Reader Views - Orlando SentinelPosted March 14, 2007I read with interest the opinions of Vanessa M. Blakeslee and Will Graves regarding development in Sunday's "Reader Views." Both made valid points.I have lived in Maitland since the 1960s and remember my anger when they decided to widen Maitland Avenue. I attended meetings and protested, but, of course, the powers that be won

DOWNTOWN Issues Growing

2007-03-11T23:45:00.000-04:00

Development Issues Growing in Maitland, Winter ParkOpinion Reader Views - Orlando SentinelPosted March 11, 2007I am an English professor at the University of Central Florida and Rollins and have lived in Maitland since 2002. After watching several years of ineffective negotiations and stalled projects for downtown development in Maitland, I am losing patience.I want to make clear a dangerous fact

DOWNTOWN Passion

2007-03-05T17:16:00.000-05:00

Seize the Opportunity Maitland Passionate about Our New DowntownPosted March 5, 2007 - via emailAn Open Letter to the Citizens of Maitland,For years our city has been struggling with the development of a new downtown. As a City of Maitland resident for the past twenty-two years, I agree that up until our present downtown development opportunity I, like many of you (my fellow citizens), have been