MEL FISHER GRANDSON GIVES TREASURE HUNTING TALK

Sean Fisher, grandson of legendary treasure hunter Mel Fisher, will speak Monday, February 25^th, starting at 6:30 pm, at the Matecumbe Historical Trust meeting inside Island Community Church, mile marker 83, bayside. His topic: “The Science of Treasure Hunting.” The lecture is free and open to the public. For more info, call: 305-393-0940.

GIGANTIC NAUTICAL FLEA MARKET

When: 02/23/2013 at 8 AM
Where: Founders Park, MM 90 - Parking at Coral Shores HS
87000 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL

The Gigantic Nautical Flea Market, this Saturday & Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2013, is a super place to get great bargains on boating fishing, diving, and nautical themed gear.  The event raises money for college scholarships for upper Keys youth.

Over 200 vendors provide bargains on every aisle.  The treasures run from boats, motors, anchors, davits, and lures to sun dresses, jewelry, and sun glasses.

The best plan is to park at Coral Shores High School at Mile Marker 90 and ride the constantly-running free shuttle bus service to the park.  Parking is free and Rotary asks for a $5 scholarship contribution from adults.  The event starts each morning by 8 AM with a $5 all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. For info:

http://www.keysrotary.myevent.com/3/events.htm

THIRD THURSDAY ART WALKABOUT!

Come feel the vibe! Stroll the Old Highway & Morada Way, enjoy beautiful art, visit galleries, listen to great music & enjoy fine dining!

February 21, 6-9 pm, mile marker 81.5, Islamorada

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE UPPER KEYS

Celebrating 24 years of building affordable homes in the upper Keys, the annual cocktail event fundraiser will take place Friday, March 1, 2013. AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THIS EVENT AND THIS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit:

http://habitatupperkeys.org/

SAVE THE DATE – WOOFSTOCK 2013

WOOFSTOCK is exactly 4 weeks from today: March 16^th at Founders Park, Islamorada. For more info, visit:

http://www.keyswoofstock.com/

WHAT NOT TO BUY IN FEBRUARY

► Luggage and patio furniture among items NOT on sale

► Skis and bedding ARE good buys this month

Read the full story at Bankrate.com:

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/frugal/what-not-to-buy-in-february.aspx

PIANIST-EXTAORDINAIRE MOYER TO PERFORM

The Florida Keys Concert Association presents world-renowned pianist Frederick Moyer Saturday, February 9^th at Island Community Church, Mile Marker 83.3 in Islamorada. Doors open at 7:00 and performance begins at 7:30. Tickets are $25. Moyer provides interactive participation with the audience and will perform works from Beethoven to Gershwin. For more information, call 305-451-0665 or visit:

http://www.floridakeysconcerts.com/node/20

BAYSIDE BLUES FESTIVAL

BAYSIDE GRILLE, Mile Marker 99, will be rocking the BLUES on Wednesday, February 6^th starting at 6:30 pm.

Enjoy great food, a spectacular sunset, and check out the J W JONES BAND!

For more info, call 305-451-3380 or visit:

http://www.keylargo-baysidegrill.com/bs_entertainment.html

CALL IT A HOUSING RECOVERY BUT NOT A BOOM

► Sales of both brand-new and existing homes are up
► Prices are up, residential building permits are up
► Sales of bank-owned foreclosure properties are down

Read the full story at Bankrate.com:

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/housing-recovery-not-boom.aspx

CORAL RESTORATION CENTER OPENS EDUCATION CENTER 02-01-13

The non-profit Coral Restoration Foundation opens its education center with a GRAND OPENING tonight, Friday, February 1st at 5 Seagate Blvd., Key Largo, next to the PILOT HOUSE Restaurant. The Center’s purpose is to provide people with information about coral reefs and their importance to our eco-system.  Tonight’s kickoff takes place between 5 to 7 pm and attendees will receive drinks, snacks & discounts at the Pilot House.  For more information on the Coral Restoration Foundation, visit:

http://www.coralrestoration.org/

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TONIGHT’S GRAND OPENING, call 305-453-7030.