Surfside Community Watch is an independent group of engaged and caring residents. While we are not officially affiliated with the Town of Surfside, our mission is to keep the community informed about local events and happenings.
Surfside Residents Prevail: Town Drops Lawsuit Against Healy Family
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Today, the Town of Surfside has officially dropped its year-long, baseless lawsuit against the surviving family of former Chief John Healy. This victory belongs to every resident who spoke out and stood up for what’s right. Your voices mattered — and together, we proved that community action makes a difference! However, the fight is not over. The Town is still pursuing its lawsuit against former Police Chief Antonio Marciante, demanding that he return the severance payment he received under his employment agreement. The current Commission continues to renege on commitments made by previous leadership, targeting individuals who served our community with dedication. We are urging every resident to contact the Commission and insist that they do the right thing: reimburse Mrs. Healy for the legal fees she was forced to incur during this ordeal, and immediately end the retaliatory lawsuit against Chief Marciante, who served Surfside honorably for five years. Your voices matter. Let’s continue to stand up for justice and accountability in Surfside. Politics should never get in the way of doing what’s right. - - - - - - - Related Article: A Mayor’s Vendetta: Integrity on Trial for Surfside’s Finest |
Surfside Community Watch
Surfside Community Watch is an independent group of engaged and caring residents. While we are not officially affiliated with the Town of Surfside, our mission is to keep the community informed about local events and happenings.
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Reprinted from an open letter posted on NextDoor – August 11, 2025 - - - - - - - From: Shlomo DanzingerFormer Mayor, Town of Surfside, FLTo: Charles W. Burkett, MayorTina Paul, Vice MayorRuben A. Coto, CommissionerNelly Velasquez, CommissionerGerardo Vildostegui, Commissioner August 11, 2025RE: Formal Notice of Legal and Personal Liability Regarding Proposed Undergrounding ProjectDear Mayor and Commissioners,I am writing to place each of you on formal notice regarding the proposed Utilities...