Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post South Palm Beach: Condos will get reminders that short-term rentals are not allowed
"Some ask.
Can we have the project which provided for the sidewalk resurface extended to South Palm Beach.
This is record that current board wrote to the Governor requesting the cancellation of said project.
 
 "
Friday
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post South Palm Beach: Town cuts taxes, but not its tax rate
"Interesting data point gathered from thia article.
It states that the capital fund for building project is $5.4 million.
When the building was presented at a 7 million price tag, the Mayor categorically stated it would not cost anything (I…"
Friday
Rafael Pineiro commented on Mary Kate Leming's blog post 10 fun things to do (beyond the beach)
" Thanks 14 years later this article is still on point. "
Nov 14
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post South Palm Beach: Prefab is not-so-fab: Town Hall plans revert to traditional construction
"As a resident and candidate for Mayor of South Palm Beach, I appreciate The Coastal Star's thoughtful coverage of our community's Town Hall project. This article provides a clear overview of the recent decisions, including the shift away from…"
Nov 10
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post South Palm Beach: Council goes with two-story option for Town Hall
"To the Editor,
Your November 5, 2024, article on South Palm Beach’s new Town Hall misses the fundamental reason for resident opposition: nearly 200 petition signers, including myself, opposed the size increase from 6,700 sq. ft to 11,500 sq. ft,…"
Jun 5
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post South Palm Beach: Council undecided between two- and three-story Town Hall options
"It would be nice if this site had more than two readers, but here goes nothing...

Statement for the Record: South Palm Beach Town Hall Demolition
 
The decision to demolish the 6,690-square-foot South Palm Beach Town Hall for a two-story building…"
May 28
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post South Palm Beach: Council discusses options for new Town Hall
"https://www.change.org/STOPWASTEFULSPENDING
Join the Petition to stop this waste of taxpayers funding.
There is an option which is much better.
Instead of $ 7M spend $ 2M and reuse the existing Town Hall, per proposal presented to Town Council  on…"
May 2
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post South Palm Beach: Council undecided between two- and three-story Town Hall options
"The Mayor’s claim is provably false:
 
Mayor Bonnie Fischer stated that engineers deemed retrofitting the existing Town Hall would cost more than the $6 million to $7 million for a new building. This is simply not true.
 
Thanks to Florida’s…"
May 1
Rafael Pineiro liked The Coastal Star's blog post South Palm Beach: Council undecided between two- and three-story Town Hall options
May 1
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post South Palm Beach: Council undecided between two- and three-story Town Hall options
"South Palm Beach: Stop the $7M Taj Mahal—Show Up May 13th!
 
South Palm Beach condo residents, your Council ignored its own rules! Brian Biggane’s article reveals: “fewer than 20 residents turned out April 4 for the one opportunity the public was…"
May 1
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post Paws Up for Pets: Found a lost pup? How to help while also keeping yourself safe
"Good insight. Thank you."
Apr 29
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post South Palm Beach: Town selects firm for new lift station that could cost up to $1 million
"A lift station is a critical piece of infrastructure that pumps sewage from our town’s condos to the treatment plant in Lake Worth Beach. If it fails, it could lead to backups, overflows, and costly emergency repairs—like the $7,000 fix we needed…"
Apr 3
Rafael Pineiro liked The Coastal Star's blog post Along the Coast: Family matriarch in A1A crosswalk fatally struck by cars
Mar 19
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post Along the Coast: Family matriarch in A1A crosswalk fatally struck by cars
"This article nails why I’ve been advocating for lit crosswalks in South Palm Beach. Roz Lowney’s death—signs down during construction, no lights, struck at night—echoes the twilight fatality near my A1A condo. Our stretch: 30 mph, no congestion,…"
Mar 19
Rafael Pineiro updated their profile photo
Mar 19
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post Letter to the Editor: Crosswalks don’t need sidewalks on both sides of road
"Opinion: Lit Crosswalks Are the Solution for Our A1A Safety Crisis
Some argue that crosswalks would make our problems worse, claiming they can increase congestion and even accidents. In certain cases, they’ve got a point—on high-speed, multi-lane…"
Mar 19
More…