The county and city came together to create a new Fifth Avenue for a new century. That meant new sidewalks, landscaping, lighting and parking. People became early investors.

I think it's apathy that's been fueled by the feeling like you have the inability to change anything in your life.

Sunday afternoons are a great time to get people to explore West Atlantic. There are new stores and restaurants all within walking distance of the library.

This current flood is the fifth worst flooding in the century.

The remaining question now, however, is the fate of the Saks Fifth Avenue division. We believed a breakup was the likely outcome for Saks and today's report confirms our expectation. However, current trends do not suggest much upside from current levels. Instead, upside to current valuation hinges on a turnaround at the Saks Fifth Avenue business, which we consider unlikely under current management.

Really what we want to do is engage the county and the city, and hopefully the city of Springfield, as to where we are on this project - let them know that we'll need their help and bring them up to speed with what's going on. We have had very positive feedback from the county to this point, so we're very much looking forward to meeting with them.