Community Voice

1. Rockledge Wants to Rename Fiske Blvd to Martin Luther King Blvd

   I read that the city council is considering renaming Fiske Blvd to Martin Luther King Blvd. I can't understand why. There are already 750 roads in America named after Martin Luther King Jr. Why...
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   I read that the city council is considering renaming Fiske Blvd to Martin Luther King Blvd. I can't understand why. There are already 750 roads in America named after Martin Luther King Jr. Why would we need another one. My greatest opposition to this motion is that Fiske Blvd is already named after someone...the first mayor of Rockledge. It's heartbreaking to me that the city would completely disregard the history of our own city and change the name of the street to reflect someone who most likely never stepped foot in our city. The street names, park names and other "dedicated" places should be reserved for those who either served or made an impact on our own city....someone like our 1st mayor. If you are going to name a road after Martin Luther King, change the name of a street that doesn't already bear someone's legacy. This needs to be put to a vote so that the citizens can decide.

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   Dec 6, 2014 by Jeaniey (13 points)

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   I read that the city council is considering renaming Fiske Blvd to Martin Luther King Blvd. I can't understand why. There are already 750 roads in America named after Martin Luther King Jr. Why would we need another one. My greatest opposition to this motion is that Fiske Blvd is already named after someone...the first mayor of Rockledge. It's heartbreaking to me that the city would completely disregard the history of our own city and change the name of the street to reflect someone who most likely never stepped foot in our city. The street names, park names and other "dedicated" places should be reserved for those who either served or made an impact on our own city....someone like our 1st mayor. If you are going to name a road after Martin Luther King, change the name of a street that doesn't already bear someone's legacy. This needs to be put to a vote so that the citizens can decide.

2. Sidewalks

   River Road could use some sprucing up. The sidewalks need to be redone and the telephone poles need to be relocated out of the sidewalks. Put sidewalks in areas where there are none or a bike trail. I...
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   River Road could use some sprucing up. The sidewalks need to be redone and the telephone poles need to be relocated out of the sidewalks. Put sidewalks in areas where there are none or a bike trail. I am noticing a lot more people are utilizing River Road for exercising, biking, events, and dog walking. My kids and I walk River Road everyday, it would be nice to have sidewalks and not walk on people's property or in the road. We really enjoy the beauty of the river, the cool breeze, and looking at the old houses. I'm sure this is an idea many are in favor of.

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   Apr 19, 2014 by kristi cavallo (8 points)

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   River Road could use some sprucing up. The sidewalks need to be redone and the telephone poles need to be relocated out of the sidewalks. Put sidewalks in areas where there are none or a bike trail. I am noticing a lot more people are utilizing River Road for exercising, biking, events, and dog walking. My kids and I walk River Road everyday, it would be nice to have sidewalks and not walk on people's property or in the road. We really enjoy the beauty of the river, the cool breeze, and looking at the old houses. I'm sure this is an idea many are in favor of.

3. Neighborhood entrance signs make neighborhoods more attractive & promote pride!

   In study after study by real estate companies, universities, and even HUD, having a well-maintained, welcoming neighborhood entrance sign/mural increases neighborhood values, attractiveness, and...
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   In study after study by real estate companies, universities, and even HUD, having a well-maintained, welcoming neighborhood entrance sign/mural increases neighborhood values, attractiveness, and promotes neighborhood pride. Rockledge has some great neighborhood signs; "Woodsmere", "Timbers West", "Philips Landing", and others, but great neighborhoods like "Rockledge Country Club Estates", "EstRidge", "Shepard Park", etc. remain nameless except on city planning maps. So, my recommendation is that Rockledge either use a portion of it's redevelopment funding, or the city pursue federal/state grants or other funding (if/where they exist) to construct unique, attractive, well-built entrance signs/murals/walls for all applicable Rockledge neighborhoods.

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   Jan 30, 2017 by Jahn Dussich (29 points)

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   In study after study by real estate companies, universities, and even HUD, having a well-maintained, welcoming neighborhood entrance sign/mural increases neighborhood values, attractiveness, and promotes neighborhood pride. Rockledge has some great neighborhood signs; "Woodsmere", "Timbers West", "Philips Landing", and others, but great neighborhoods like "Rockledge Country Club Estates", "EstRidge", "Shepard Park", etc. remain nameless except on city planning maps. So, my recommendation is that Rockledge either use a portion of it's redevelopment funding, or the city pursue federal/state grants or other funding (if/where they exist) to construct unique, attractive, well-built entrance signs/murals/walls for all applicable Rockledge neighborhoods.

4. Brazilian Pepper and Invasives removal

   I absolutely love that part of the retention pond at the north end of Woodland Dr had all the invasive Brazilian Pepper removed. This was done by city trucks, but only in the area next to 1599...
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   I absolutely love that part of the retention pond at the north end of Woodland Dr had all the invasive Brazilian Pepper removed. This was done by city trucks, but only in the area next to 1599 Woodlamd Dr. Can I hope that the rest of the area along Woodland and Silverado will be cleared as well so that everyone who lives around here can enjoy the view of the pond? Thank you

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   Mar 14, 2016 by Matthew Whalen (5 points)

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   I absolutely love that part of the retention pond at the north end of Woodland Dr had all the invasive Brazilian Pepper removed. This was done by city trucks, but only in the area next to 1599 Woodlamd Dr. Can I hope that the rest of the area along Woodland and Silverado will be cleared as well so that everyone who lives around here can enjoy the view of the pond? Thank you

5. Splash pad for children in rockledge

   I think the children in rockledge would benefit greatly of a splash pad in rockledge. Keep them busy and in town then going far out especially when both parents work and can't take them that far out...
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   I think the children in rockledge would benefit greatly of a splash pad in rockledge. Keep them busy and in town then going far out especially when both parents work and can't take them that far out to a free splash pad.

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   Jul 27, 2015 by Jimmy R (13 points)

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   I think the children in rockledge would benefit greatly of a splash pad in rockledge. Keep them busy and in town then going far out especially when both parents work and can't take them that far out to a free splash pad.

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