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FPL just ordered from Siemens, the German giant, a complete modernization of the turbine generators for 2 nuclear power plants in south Florida and the Treasure Coast.

FPL anticipates to increase the electric output and the cost involved for the modernization is estimated to be $250 millions.

  The tarmac at the Palm Beach international airport is 4 feet above see level. Basements in South Florida are very rare for the simple reason that the water table is high and underground construction is very difficult.

The 7 acres and 25 feet underground parking garage at South Miami’s Dadeland mall proves that this type of construction is not impossible and leaves the overground space to be used by structures built for homes, offices, condos, retail space, and other types.

Right about a mile east from the Breakers hotel in the island of Palm Beach there is a beautiful barrier reef running north south and it is one of the most prettiest reef in the world.

Scuba diving in these waters is basically drift diving because the Gulf stream current blows around 4-7 knots per hour and it is easier to go with the current rather than against it.

This barrier reef that runs for miles from Sebastian to Miami is a pole of attraction for the state of Florida. The Palm Beach segment got destroyed a couple of months ago by watercraft and the state’s respond is very slow so scuba divers started the reef repair. See a video.

   New residential construction emerges with solar power generators that will save at least 75% on electric bills for comparable home.

Icynene spray foam insulation and thermal windows add to these energy efficient new homes.

  The Miami South Beach Baywalk trail, a scenic route passing in front of various large condo developments and following the coastline of Biscayne Bay is a “must see” in the entire South Florida region.

Unfortunately residents of the Condos along the trail do not allow access to the Public for certain segments of the trail. This is the case of the Waverly condo that lost a law suit from the city of Miami and opened up their Baywalk trail segment to the public from sunrise to sunset.

The Vero Beach city counsil will attempt to revitalize city planning codes with emphasis in the creation of open space between single family homes and redefinition of the residebtial zoning attributes.

Vero Beach is located about 2 hours north from Miami and 1.5 hours south from Orlando. The city is pretty mature and established in 1919.

A public meeting for deciding the widening of a 16 miles long trail wil be held on December 4 2008 at the Lakes at San Marcos Apartments located at 4600 Woodville Hwy, Tallahassee Florida. The historic trail that will be enhanced is the 16 mile long connection between Tallahassee and St Marks historic railroad state trail.