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SunSand: Complaining does not equal doing nothing. It is not about someone having to "get off the soap box", as you suggest. A lot of us have taken care of our own back yard by putting in our own sewerage treatment plants, organizing pick up of bottles, cans, plastic etc., and we are surely entitled (and obligated) to question the massive developments that are taking place with little or no respect for the extremely fragile environment here. Reef Village seems to be a such development, and should therefore of course be questioned and discussed by everyone who understands that there is more to this place than profits on land and condos. Other than that: Peace... there is room for everybody's opinions.

Weile, I appreciate your insight on this issue. I think you are the first person who has indicated that it is up to everyone to take care of the island. This forum has been mostly finger pointing, with everyone complaining, but little expressed in how they themselves are dealing with the issues. Taking care of our own back yard as well as helping those around us is so important.
I will agree (and have all along) that the environment is fragile, and needs to be protected. I have not seen a huge impact at Reef Village, but again, as I have said, I am not there full time. I do know that the sewerage system is environmentally friendly, and the wildlife on the lagoon seems healthy and full of life. Other than what I see there where the condos and villa are, I can't comment on. I don't think this forum is getting anything positive out there. If we could channel the energy spent here into something that will benefit the island, I'm all for it. I guess I just get tired of hearing how horrible Reef Village is, how destructive Jeff Pierce is, and how the island is being destroyed as a result. ANY construction, whether well planned or "jumped into" will cause a certain amount of negative impact on the environment. Most important is to lessen that, and have adult dialog instead of finger pointing. Working towards a common cause will reap the best results, I think. And, you are right, too....there is room for everybody's opinion.

In all fairness, we can not blame Jeff for the destruction of the island. If our own government doesn't care what is being built and where, why should he?
I don't blame Jeff for destroying all the mangroves on the south end of the island. Its the town's job to step up to the plate and put a stop to it. Our elected officials are letting this happen to their home. If Jeff doesn't do it, someone else will.
Jeff IS responsible for the ugly design (SouthBeach) that will stick out like a sore thumb. You can certainly blame him for that. IMHO.

JZB... just when I'm starting to agree with your premise you have to finish with the "ugly" insult.

You know what they say... Beauty is in the eye of the title-holder.

How Funny! Once you lose your sense of humor its time to go.

The 7" rope speed bump by the time share shack?

Does anyone know where I can get some really BIG rope?

How about some dawrf coconut palms?

Objections about ropes in the road can be addressed to "The Traffic Department" San Pedro Town. I suggest a cc to Mayor Elsa Paz at the Town Board.

Sorry tnjojo, wasn't trying to insult you. Just giving my opinion. Of course the developer can do what he wishes, I just don't understand why he would try to re-create Miami in Belize.