Miami, County clash over ruins MIAMI (AP) - The mayor wants to preserve centuries-old Tequesta Indian ruins discovered on the site of a planned downtown high-rise, but the financially-strapped city can't afford to fight the property's developer and is turning to the county for help. "I have the responsibility to do what is right for past civilizations. But I have a greater responsibility to the present civilization," Mayor Joe Carollo said Tuesday at a city commission meeting. City leaders would like the 500- to 700-year-old stone circle left as is instead of being moved or sharing the site with the planned waterfront apartments, but they fear a legal battle could bankrupt the city. See full story <http://www.infobeat.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=2558479082-cd3> Return To Top <#TOP> | Science and Medicine <#category16>
