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Articles from 2001

June through July

Figg estimate of $29 million turned into $56 million

Bradenton Herald

Bridge inspectors unscathed


By CRAIG PITTMAN © St. Petersburg Times, published June 11, 2001



Veto leaves 'Bo's Bridge' broke


By CRAIG PITTMAN © St. Petersburg Times, published June 19, 2001

Funds keep (Garcon) bridge afloat


By MICHAEL STEWART, Daily News Staff Writer

Editorial: Jeb saves $1.4 million and sends a message


Palm Beach Post Editorial published July 7, 2001

St. Lucie toll bridge cash rerouted to new project


By Teresa Lane and Jim Reeder Palm Beach Post Staff Writers Saturday, July 14, 2001

Planned PSL span likely dead in water


July 15, 2001 By Michael Samuels staff writer Ft. Pierce Tribune

Good riddance, Walton Road bridge


July 15, 2001 By Nancy Smith of the Stuart News

Bush veto prompts senator to drop bridge support


By CRAIG PITTMAN © St. Petersburg Times, published July 17, 2001

  Time may not be right for bridge project

Editorial Ft. Pierce Tribune, July 18, 2001

August through October

Carl Hiaasen  Make this boondoggle a bridge to nowhere


"They never caved in, and they never shut up"
Miami Herald, August 15, 2001

 

Supporters of PSL island span pursue funding


August 17,2001 By Christie Caliendo News staff writer

Walton Road Toll Bridge a small time obsession


Palm Beach Post Editorial 8/21/01

 Toll bridge consultants drop suit for slander


By Jim Reeder, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Tuesday, October 23, 2001

Bridge critics were right


The Palm Beach Post Editorial October 31, 2001

 Bridge panel suspended but not disbanded Fort Pierce Mayor and authority member Eddie Enns suggested the panel instead wait for guidance from the DOT before disbanding completely. He suggested Howard contact the DOT and ask for a ruling before the next step is taken. The board unanimously approved Enns' suggestion.


November 10,2001 By Drew Dixon Port St. Lucie News staff writer

 9 years later, no hope for bridge


By Jim Reeder, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Saturday, November 10, 2001

 Disbanding only choice for Authority


Editorial, Ft. Pierce Tribune November 21, 2001



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