WOOFSTOCK 2013 Bow-WOWS AGAIN!

Bring your pets and bring your family to this outstanding event, Saturday, March 16^th, that raises funds for animal rescue, foster placement and “fur-ever” homes! 10 am to 6 pm, mile marker 87, bayside at Founders Park. For more info, visit:

http://www.keyswoofstock.com/

EVERYBODY’S IRISH SATURDAY!

Join in the fun at the upper Keys’ St Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, March 16th. For more info, visit:

http://keyscelts.com/

Daylight Saving Time (USA) 2013

Never mind the snowy weather across the country (except for the Florida Keys!)                                                                      -- it's time to spring forward this weekend, believe it or not. Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday at 2 a.m. local time in all but a few parts of the U.S.
For more info, visit:
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/daylight-savings-time-2013-clocks-now-grid-off/story?id=18686126

MORTGAGES TAKE ROOT AS DOW TAKES FLIGHT

► Benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage stayed at 3.73 percent

► One year ago mortgage index stood at 4.11 percent

Read the full story at:

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-analysis.aspx?ic_id=nwsltr_mtganalysis_20130307

WHAT NOT TO BUY IN MARCH

From athletic shoes to patio furniture, see what the experts say NOT to buy this month.

Read the full story at:

http://www.bankrate.com/lite/smart-spending/what-not-to-buy-in-march.aspx?ic_id=nwsltr_frug_20130305#slide=1

MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO HOLLYWOOD

Broadway performer Jon Peterson presents tributes to 7 legendary song and dance men. Murray Nelson Cultural Center, mile marker 103, bayside, Wednesday, March 6 – 10. For more info, call 305-453-0997 or visit:

http://thekeyplayers.org/

DOOM, GLOOM OR GOVERNMENT JUST STALLED?

► No deal done, deep spending cuts set to take effect

► Full impact of the cuts not expected until April at the earliest

Read the full story at CNN.com:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/01/politics/forced-spending-cuts/index.html?hpt=hp_t2