Miami, FL — “We are saddened by the loss of my friend T. Sinclair “Tory” Jacobs who succumbed to cancer on March 26, 2011, said Commissioner Sarnoff., “He served as a steadfast advocate for the Brickell area and its residents for more than 20 years and his death marks a new chapter for the community he served and loved.”

“On October 8, 2009, we led the City of Miami Commission in bestowing Tory one of its highest honors with the naming of S.E. 25th Road to “Tory Jacobs Boulevard.,” The Commissioner added, “It was one of my proudest moments as a city commissioner.”

“It was a privilege to work side by side with Tory in his role as president of the Brickell Homeowners Association and as a longtime board member of the Brickell Area Association, where we tackled quality of life and related issues in Miami.”

On a final note Commissioner Sarnoff explained, “Together with Tory we successfully fought for increased beautification, noise and traffic abatement, as well as the launching of the Brickell Avenue Streetscape Plan and backing projects such as Mary Brickell Village. A great man has passed on but he leaves behind a great legacy for the residents and businesses of Brickell Avenue and the City of Miami to enjoy for decades to come.”