Thursday, March 20, 2014

SEVEN MILE BRIDGE SAVED

Photo: Andy Newman
Wednesday, officials in the Florida Keys ratified an agreement to fund a multi-million-dollar construction and maintenance program to restore and maintain a 2.2-mile section of the historic Seven Mile Bridge between Marathon and Pigeon Key. Funding will come from the Florida Department of Transportation, Monroe County and the City of Marathon.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

WHAT BUYERS DEMAND IN NEW HOMES



Construction and sales of new homes are expected to trend upward in 2014 - and new home buyers have some surprising demands:

Energy efficiency, smaller lots and more!

Read the full story from Bankrate.com at:

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/what-buyers-demand-in-new-homes-1.aspx


Saturday, February 15, 2014

GIGANTIC NAUTICAL FLEA MARKET!




Boating, fishing and nautical-themed gear will be offered at the Upper Keys' Rotary Club's Nautical Flea Market - to take place February 22nd and 23rd at Founders Park, mile marker 87, bayside, Islamorada. The event raises funds for college scholarships for Upper Keys' youth. More than 200 vendors with everything from boats, motors, anchors, davits and lures to sun dresses, jewelry and sunglasses! Kids' fishing clinic Sunday! Free shuttle from Coral Shores High School, mile marker 90, oceanside. Bargains, food, fun! For more information, call 305-712-1818 or visit:


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


Sunday, February 9, 2014

FAMED PHOTOGRAPHER CLYDE BUTCHER IN ISLAMORADA


photo courtesy of keysdiscovery
Lauded as "the Ansel Adams of Florida", renowned photographer Clyde Butcher has his works of Cuba and the Florida Keys currently on exhibit at the Keys History & Discovery Center, Mile Marker 82, Islamorada. There are also 2 opportunities to meet the artist in person on Wednesday, February 12th and Thursday, February 13th - RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED.
For more information, call 305-304-0052 or visit:

http://www.keysdiscovery.com/events-and-activities.html