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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Fishing stocks saw more protection the past year and other stories from Keys Net - Weekly Newsletter

Fishing stocks saw more protection the past year

Bonefish and four species of sharks got a break in 2011. For that matter, so did commercial fishermen on several key issues.
Budget mess marks past 12 months for Keys schools

The Monroe County School District learned in 2011 to live with a lot less, cutting more than $9 million in expenses largely by slashing teacher pay and putting off a number of planned initiatives.

And based on the fiscal outlook for the coming year, the lean times are far from over -- administrators are already projecting at least a $4 million shortfall for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
New campus dorm highlights FKCC's year

The staff of Florida Keys Community College rallied in 2011, overcoming financial woes and the shuffling of key administrative staff while completing the arduous process of re-accreditation and welcoming students into a new 100-bed dormitory.

Grouper season closing, but plenty of other fish in the sea

The last week of 2011 saw some great catches both offshore and bayside of the Upper Keys; with the warm temperatures and light winds fishing conditions have been very comfortable.
Rods and reels for Christmas? Time to break them in

If Santa brought you a new rod and reel, you've got lots of options to put them to the test this week.
Salt Water Sportsman seminar returns to Florida Keys

The Salt Water Sportsman's National Seminar Series, among the nation's premier educational seminars on recreational fishing tactics, will celebrate its 25th year of touring with a stop in Tavernier on Jan. 28.

Kmart, Sears stores closing; Keys on hit list?

Between 100 and 120 Sears and Kmart stores will close, the retailer said Tuesday, after terrible holiday sales during what is the most crucial time of the year for retailers.
Entrepreneurs need to look at the big picture

One of the biggest problems facing new entrepreneurs -- and even those who have been in business for a while -- is knowing the difference between working in their business and working on it.
What's selling in the Keys this week

For a listing of home and condo sales in the Florida Keys for the period Dec. 11 through Dec. 17, 2011, click here: