Thursday, January 31, 2013

Monday, January 28, 2013

HOUSING TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH (finally!)


this could finally be the year that housing lifts us out of the doldrums
demand and supply conditions are now in much better balance

Read the full story at CNN Money:

http://money.cnn.com/2013/01/27/news/economy/housing-economic-growth/index.html?iid=HP_River


Thursday, January 24, 2013

THE KEYS GET CRABBY!


STONE CRAB AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL! Join in this food and fun event the weekend of Saturday & Sunday, January 26 & 27th. Fresh seafood, arts, crafts, music, kids’ play area, fireworks Saturday night & boat show Sunday!
When: Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm & Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm
Where:  Rowell's Marina, Mile Marker 104.5, bayside
Admission:  $5 per person (over 12 years of age).

For complete event details, call 305-451-4502 or visit:










Tuesday, January 22, 2013

ART AND PEANUT BUTTER?


 ISLAMORADA FINE ART EXPO – January 24 to 27
This Fine Art and Hand Craft Expo will be held in the Morada Way Art District of Islamorada at Mile Marker 81.5 on the Old Highway. Event hours will be from 10 am until 5 pm. Admission is $5 per person. FREE for seniors, active military & kids under 8. RIDE YOUR BIKE to the show & get in FREE (secured bike parking).
For more info, call 305 664-9100.

January 24th is NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER DAY – Celebrate with a little PB&J! 

Saturday, January 19, 2013

BLUEGRASS BY THE BEACH!


Sunday, January 20th, from noon on…Join in the fun at FOUNDERS PARK, Mile Marker 87, bayside. Music plus food, beer, wine vendor booths. FREE ADMISSION WITH A NON-PERISHABLE DONATION TO THE FOOD BANK.

For more information, visit:




Thursday, January 17, 2013

WINE FEST EVENTS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!


This year's events incorporating Key Largo and Islamorada wind down tomorrow with a mystery play, chef's dinner and more, all leading up to the Grand Finale on Saturday.
For details, visit: 
http://floridakeysuncorked.com/




Wine & Food Festival event "Going Green on the Bay" tonight at Snook's, Key Largo.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

WINE AND FOOD FEST FINALE!






ART UNDER THE OAKS IN TAVERNIER!

San Pedro Church - 
Mile Marker 89.5, bayside, 9am to 4 pm -
Saturday, January 19th, For more info, visit:

http://artundertheoaks.com/

THIRD THURSDAY WALKABOUT!


THURSDAY, JANUARY 17th - Morada Way's Third Thursday Walkabout. These FREE events are held every month on the Third Thursday. Located at Mile Marker 81.5 on the Old Highway. THIS THURSDAY, Artist Pasta Pantaleo will be painting a Smart Car for a drawing to be held January 27th. The hours of the event are 6 - 9 p.m. Stroll along the Old Highway and Morada Way with family and friends to enjoy the sights, sounds and culinary arts in the Heart of Islamorada. ART! MUSIC! FOOD!

For more information on the walkabout, call 305-664-9100

For more information on artist Pasta Pantaleo, visit:


Sunday, January 13, 2013

Thursday, January 10, 2013

CHEER ON OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS!

Close to 30 U.S. soldiers wounded in Iraq & Afghanistan will take part in a rehabilitative bike ride Friday, January 11th. The community is encouraged to come outside and cheer the riders on as they pass through the upper Keys. On Friday, starting around 8:30 a.m., riders will travel from the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in Key Largo to the Tiki Bar at the Postcard Inn in Islamorada. There will be a “cheer stop” at Coral Shores High School and the ride should finish at the Tiki bar at about 10:30 a.m. The second part of Friday’s ride will take place from the Marathon Fire Station over the Seven Mile Bridge.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

GET WINED AND UNWIND!

This year’s Food and Wine Festival in the upper Keys expands from Key Largo to include Islamorada and its fabulous restaurants and talented chefs. The 10-day culinary event runs Thursday, January 10th through Saturday, January 19th.Visit their website for details:

Monday, January 7, 2013

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!

Confused about fishing rules? There’s a new iPhone app designed to help people (especially tourists) understand complex fishing regulations. Fish Rules App uses GPS, calendar and computing horsepower in your smart phone to simplify state and recreational fishing regulations. Check out fishrulesapp.com to find the fishing regulations appropriate for your location.
Read the full story in The Reporter: