Lobbyist Ken? We Knew It Was Only a Matter of (Not Much) Time (at All)

Happy MLK Day, the holiday that has at least half the populace confused about whether they have to work or not. In NT's case, it's not an official holiday, but they worked it out that we got the day off anyway. The Sun-Sentinel tracked down some recently rejected politicians. One who didn't...

By Bob Norman

January 17, 2011

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Happy MLK Day, the holiday that has at least half the populace confused about whether they have to work or not. In NT's case, it's not an official holiday, but they worked it out that we got the day off anyway.

The Sun-Sentinel tracked down some recently rejected politicians. One who didn't respond to requests for comment was Ken Keechl, the recent Broward mayor. He's now a named partner in the Kopelowitz Ostrow firm where he's described as the head of "governmental relations." From mayor to lobbyist. That didn't take long.

Didn't expect the Jets to win yesterday, but they made Tom Brady look like Chad Henne. Got Green Bay and Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl.

Working on a couple of things that hopefully will prove to be enlightening. But I believe I've finally tracked down who bought Scott Rothstein's jeans at the auction. Inside, see the photographic evidence.

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Journalist Bob Norman has been raking the muck of South Florida for the past 25 years. His work has led to criminal cases against corrupt politicians, the ouster of bad judges from the bench, and has garnered dozens of state, regional, and national awards.

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