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501(C)(3) non-profit run 100% by volunteers advocating to protect 168 acres of green space & wildlife habitat from a 550 🏠development. Founder @AmandaCPrieto
Calusa W Kendall Miami-Dade FL
Joined March 2020
Calusa hearing deferred! Don’t go downtown Jan 22! I will post when we have a new date. #SaveCalusa
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This will be deferred, I was told, because, guess what? There was an issue with the county notice -- again.
The rookery at Calusa is in danger again as developers pour money into commissioner PACs in advance of tomorrow's vote to build 540 homes on the abandoned golf course. @savecalusa is trying to get the to scale it down.
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Regalado received 25K from this dev! “So, while Prieto & her neighbors are barred by county rules from privately lobbying commissioners on the zoning case, GL Homes has been busy participating in a different kind of process: political fundraising. Check. Or checks, as it were.”
The rookery at Calusa is in danger again as developers pour money into commissioner PACs in advance of tomorrow's vote to build 540 homes on the abandoned golf course. @savecalusa is trying to get the to scale it down.
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“Entities linked to the builder gave roughly $100,000 to commissioners’ political committees in 2025, making GL Homes a top 10 donor in county politics last year.” #SaveCalusa
Rare redo: Builder needs new Miami-Dade vote to develop the Calusa golf course
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Engagement shouldn’t be an afterthought, but silence benefits the developers! GL Homes is hosting a “webinar”. Show up and demand real answers! GL Homes moving forward with their 540 home proposed dev. Participation empowers communities, register here: https://t.co/g4Dcb5OP56?
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Our Calusa community is heartbroken by the loss of Deputy Devin Jaramillo. We hold his memory, bravery and sacrifice along with his family in our hearts. Funeral details shared below for those wishing to pay their respects.
Kendall deputy’s funeral will be at Marlins stadium, include road procession
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Grateful for the opportunity to speak at KFHA's Kendall Talks series! We shared advocacy strategies and highlighted the incredible power of community action. #SaveCalusa #KendallStrong
While it's certainly not scientific, a paper ballot survey of about 130 #Kendall and #WestKendall residents got some interesting results. Hey, @CarlosGimenezFL, your constituents want to talk to you. They're split on #fluoride, though.
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The #kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations meets tomorrow night to hear from residents about their concerns. On the table: #fluoride, #5G towers, @savecalusa and the proposal for a waste transfer station off 127th Ave and 136th Street. I hear there will be free snacks!
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Good! Community Councils play an integral role in local decisions, and should be elected, representing resident interests and quality of life in our communities!
A rare instance of legislation failing out of the gate as commission votes against eliminating community councils on first reading. Vote was close: 5 to 7. A few "no for now"'s suggesting appetite for changes
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Stronger tree protections are essential! These proposed changes favor developers over residents and our environment. Let’s prioritize nature and our communities! 🌳❤️
Ladra joins residents & activists who say changes to the tree ordinance in #Miami are shady and the item should not be deferred but withdrawn completely so they can start over without the influence of the development industry. Meeting is Thursday morning.
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The birds thank local artist Russell Beans (@are.beans on IG) for this BEAUTIFUL artwork donated to promote our advocacy to protect the Calusa Rookery! #SaveCalusa
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There's a new application for more than 500 homes in a plan that could encroach on the rookery for protected Florida birds. More to come on #PoliticalCortadito
Bacardi: Cheers to profits over parks, where the drinks flow and the parks go. Snagged the Calusa property for a bargain at $2.7M—thanks to a 99-year land use covenant meant to keep it green as parks and rec. #savecalusa @BACARDI
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Bacardi: Cheers to profits over parks, where the drinks flow and the parks go. Snagged the Calusa property for a bargain at $2.7M—thanks to a 99-year land use covenant meant to keep it green as parks and rec. #savecalusa @BACARDI
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Calusa resident priorities and quality of life matter! Here are 6 priorities I shared with the owner to improve the proposed development 540 luxury single family home plan with no community benefits and lack of protections for the Calusa Rookery. Did I miss anything? #SaveCalusa
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FWC approved? Coming from the developer that said there wasn’t a rookery, or state threatened nesting, ignored our concerns with notice, & lost in court! This proposed plan will destroy this rookery & our community. We are NOT giving up! Thank you @nbc6! #SaveCalusa
Developers submitted a new, scaled-down proposal for a housing project on the Calusa golf course that they say will enhance the rookery, but activists disagree.
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Red: new homes Dark Blue: existing lake Light Blue: proposed size of lake Green: Calusa Rookery
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ROOKERY ROULETTE! New site plan fills large portions of the lake around the Calusa Rookery, to cram in more houses. Wildlife can’t thrive in a shrinking habitat surrounded by noise, light & houses. This puts hundreds of birds & their nesting habitat at extreme risk! #savecalusa
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Calusa has a story, one that spans decades of promises, challenges & community resilience. The future of Calusa is at stake, but our community has shown time that when we stand together, we can make a difference. Stat tuned to learn why we’re still fighting! #SaveCalusa
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ALERT!! A new Calusa development app is back—and more destructive than ever! This 540-home luxury gated plan on parks and rec land ignores critical habitat protections and paves the way for the collapse of the Calusa Rookery. Stay tuned for more details and ways to take action!
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