Also don't forget that GR reported a couple months back that some people in Philly weren't happy that Merlino was spending so much time in Florida.
Finally, he could have also legitimately outlasted his welcome down there. Wouldn't surprise me if all that Merlino's restaurant stuff and cars and jets was just a big scam on be Stein guy or even others. Milk the suckers for all they can and then get out... Classic mob scheme.
That's what I felt his plan was. Stay in Flordia while on parole to keep LE at bay, take advantage of the mob groupies and wannabes while he's on parole and spend more and more time in Philly as the heat dies down. If that's the case, he planned it out pretty well.
