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Expressway-Oriented Transient Commercial Service Centers

  https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/opinion/2012/05/07/extreme-water-sports-park-expressway/7462957007/ the new ploy is to declare the site's 111 acres an "Expressway-Oriented Transient Commercial Service Center." A small part of the land already has that existing designation, which permits services such as gas stations, hotels and restaurants that travelers need near highways. But how many drivers suddenly say to themselves, "I need to get off the road quick so I can put on water skis and be towed by a cable at 20 miles per hour across a man-made lake"? Such a water park could be a wholesome attraction. The site's owners, from Palm Beach Gardens, have been relentlessly selling it as such, along with the big RV park and indoor/outdoor skate park. But "Expressway-Oriented Transient Commercial Service Centers" are not supposed to be tourist attractions. They're supposed to reduce traffic on nearby local roads. The water park would burden those ...

Harold Jenkins

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/opinion/editorials/2016/08/05/editorial-endorsement-martin-county-commission-district-3-republican-primary/89470506/   owner of Jenkins Landscape Co. and one of the founders of Preserve Martin County, an organization committed to fighting western sprawl and supporting redevelopment areas. Jenkins said: 'It's the commission's responsibility to create an environment where business can flourish, and to encourage diverse businesses to come to this community.'

Florida Dept of Transportation I-95

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 https://www.fdot.gov/projects/i95tcmp The project limits extend from the Palm Beach/Martin County line to the Indian River/Brevard County line, Florida. The project length is approximately 71 miles. https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/i95tcmp/facility-enhancement-report-_-master_june_2020_06152020.pdf?sfvrsn=5de03aad_2

Martin County Commissioners

Sarah Heard, Anne Scott, Ed Fielding https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/martin-county/2018/01/04/martin-county-commissioner-former-commissioner-arrested-public-records-violation-charges/1006226001/ Martin County Commissioner Sarah Heard and former Commissioner Anne Scott turned themselves in to the Martin County Jail on Thursday as they face new charges of public records violations. Commissioner Ed Fielding also faces criminal charges. He was arrested in November. https://archive.tcpalm.com/news/donna-melzer-legal-penalties-could-undermine-the-martin-county-difference-ep-379510354-342483201.html/ In 2006, the Expressway amendment authorized urban development at all four corners of the Interstate 95 and Bridge Road intersection. The amendment was repealed because of our challenge. Taxpayer road dollars were saved. Extreme Sports was rejected in 2012. https://theguardiansofmartincounty.com/chapter-10-win-deo-says-amendment-in-compliance/ The amendment: — eliminates the Expressway Or...