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Showing posts with label US st Florida Key West. Show all posts
Showing posts with label US st Florida Key West. Show all posts

Saturday, October 25, 2014

In CNN debate with Crist, Scott says the state 'spent $350 million to deal with sea-level rise down in the Keys.' That isn't true | News | KeysNet

In CNN debate with Crist, Scott says the state 'spent $350 million to deal with sea-level rise down in the Keys.' That isn't true | News | KeysNet:

http://www.keysnet.com/2014/10/24/499414_in-cnn-debate-with-crist-scott.html?rh=1

BY KEVIN WADLOW kwadlow@keynoter.comOctober 24, 2014

During Tuesday's final debate in the race to be Florida governor, Republican Gov. Rick Scott declared his administration "spent $350 million to deal with sea-level rise down in the Keys."

That came as news to most in the Florida Keys.
NEWS
Opponents to 10,000-square-foot amendment in Islamorada fear consequences
Opponents to a referendum on the November ballot that would limit the individual footprint of new construction within Islamorada said they fear the...
Voters in Islamorada will decide Nov. 4 if new construction should be restricted to no larger than 10,000 square feet.
In CNN debate with Crist, Scott says the state 'spent $350 million to deal with sea-level rise down in the Keys.' That isn't true
During Tuesday's final debate in the race to be Florida governor, Republican Gov. Rick Scott declared his administration "spent $350 million to deal...
Charlie Crist (left) and Gov. Rick Scott shake hands before their Tuesday debate. Things went downhill from there with personal attacks. The two men clearly don't like each other.
Preservation areas needed for reef’s survival
Most active scuba divers are aware and concerned about the deterioration of reefs, and the rapid decline in the health of the ocean and its inhabitants...
An elkhorn coral specimen lies on the bottom of Molasses Reef.
FISHING
Despite cooler weather, dolphin biting like it’s summer
Lets see what's coming up... Halloween first, then Election Day.  
Capt. Richard Stanczyk Sr. holds one of several redfish he caught while fishing with his son, Capt. Rick Stanczyk in the backcountry. They also caught several snook.
Lots of tunas found offshore, backcountry comes alive
If you were around any of the local marinas in the Upper Keys this week and saw a bald headed backcountry guide dancing around his boat on the way...
Lyndsey Monk shows off one of five big snook caught with live bait. This was her first snook of the year, in addition to lots a jacks, snappers and a few tarpon.
Transition from summer to winter fishing is here

Islamorada sculptor David Wirth holds a small tarpon he caught and safely released while fishing with Capt. Mike Makowski.
BUSINESS
What's selling in the Keys -- Oct. 24 Update
Chef Van Aken, who made his bones in Key West kitchens, opening cooking school
Food enthusiasts who want to hone their sauteing skills or discover the tricks of Thai cuisine will soon have a new Miami base for learning the culinary...
Norman Van Aken and business partner Candace Walsh will open In the Kitchen with Norman Van Aken at the Vagabond in Miami.
New restaurant is going Nowhere
A smorgasbord of food is coming to Marathon by the end of the month when the Nowhere Bar & Grill opens.
Richard Rodriguez and Megan Philbrick are putting a slight twist on classic dishes when the Nowhere Bar & Grill opens for the season. A Cuban Reuben and Sloppy Jose are two of the dishes on the menu.
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Saturday, August 16, 2014

Monday, May 19, 2014

Key West Florida The finish line is near for the North Roosevelt Boulevard reconstruction | News | KeysNet

Key West Florida The finish line is near for the North Roosevelt Boulevard reconstruction | News | KeysNet

The finish line is near for the North Roosevelt Boulevard reconstruction | News | KeysNet: BY SEAN KINNEY May 14, 2014

Two years and about two weeks into the $41.5 million reconstruction of North Roosevelt Boulevard in Key West, the end is in sight.

Project spokesman Dean Walters projects completion in July. Work began on April 23, 2012, and on May 5 was 90.2 percent complete, Walters said. http://www.keysnet.com/2014/05/14/496853/the-finish-line-is-near-for-the.html#emlnl=Weekly_Newsletter

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Key West Florida The finish line is near for the North Roosevelt Boulevard reconstruction | News | KeysNet

Key West Florida The finish line is near for the North Roosevelt Boulevard reconstruction | News | KeysNet

The finish line is near for the North Roosevelt Boulevard reconstruction | News | KeysNet: BY SEAN KINNEY May 14, 2014

Two years and about two weeks into the $41.5 million reconstruction of North Roosevelt Boulevard in Key West, the end is in sight.

Project spokesman Dean Walters projects completion in July. Work began on April 23, 2012, and on May 5 was 90.2 percent complete, Walters said. http://www.keysnet.com/2014/05/14/496853/the-finish-line-is-near-for-the.html#emlnl=Weekly_Newsletter

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Key West InfoNet Weekly Newsletter

Key West InfoNet Weekly Newsletter for Saturday, February 16, 2014
NEWS
Key West police say final goodbye to former K-9 dog
A veteran member of the Key West Police Department was euthanized Friday.
Key West Police Officer Thomas Anglin's K-9 partner, Ferro, was euthanized Friday. The German shepherd served the Police Department for eight years.
Mainland firefighters deny Key Largo battery accusations
An attorney for two mainland firefighters accused of attacking three woman and a man at a Key Largo bar last summer says his clients are innocent.
George Burns
Containing credit card fraud requires constant vigilance
A credit card fraud case in Marathon this week highlights the ongoing struggle individuals, small businesses, corporations and law enforcement must face in the digital age to protect financial and personal information.
FISHING
February fishing is like a box of chocolates
February fishing is like a box of chocolates
While out sword fishing in 1,500 feet of water, angler Dean Torgensen hooked a sickle pomfret, a very rare species, aboard the Capt. Easy with Capt. Bruce Andersen and mate Mike Mason.
Just like the water temperatures, the fishing in the Keys has been up and down
While this chamber-of-commerce kind of weather is certainly very pleasant, it makes for some interesting fishing. The water temps are hovering at ...
Frank Tansley from Beachwood, N.J., shows off his queen snapper caught with SeaSquared Charters.
Fishing in the Keys
A selection of fishing photos from October and November 2013
While out sword fishing in 1,500 feet of water, angler Dean Torgensen hooked a sickle pomfret, a very rare species, aboard the Capt. Easy with Capt. Bruce Andersen and mate Mike Mason. (Contributed photo)
BUSINESS
What's selling in the Keys this week -- Feb. 14, 2014
Keys Lodging Association honors its members
Story
The award winners and Lodging Association staff celebrate Feb. 7.
New, larger Beall's in Marathon replaces smaller clothes outlet
A new 23,000-square-foot Beall's Outlet store is now open in Marathon.
The staff at Beall's was ready for the crowds, with all cash registers manned.

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Key West Florida: Keys Net - Weekly Newsletter


NEWS
What's selling in the Keys this week Dec. 29-Jan. 4
Get educated on federal health insurance mandate
Do you have health insurance? If not, the IRS wants to make sure you know that you must purchase it soon or pay a tax penalty. 
Community Snapshots January 2014
Check out our latest gallery of community photos from throughout the Keys, from kids having fun to nonprofit groups showing what they do. And remember...
Sack races and hula hoop contests were enjoyed by people all ages at Sombrero Beach in Marathon on Dec. 28. Visitors speaking a variety of languages joined in the fun. The beach games are an annual event each year between the Christmas and New Year holidays put on by the Marathon Parks and Recreation Department.
FISHING
Warmer-than-usual water not good for sailfishing
We finally get a real taste of winter this past Tuesday with temperatures dropping into the 50s, but unfortunately it did not last. 
A little boy holds a redfish he caught in the backcountry with Capt. Mike Makowski of Blackfoot Charters.
The upside to the Keys cold snap: It sparks the fishing bite
If you're here on vacation, you may not be happy about this week's cold front, but it's just what we need to shake up the fishing a bit.
These guys from North Carolina fished with Island Lure Charters last Tuesday, catching Jeff's biggest fish ever, a 20-pound king, and large cero mackerel. They had so much fun they fished again later in the week and beat his Tuesday catch with 39- and 40-pound kings.
Fishing in the Keys
A selection of fishing photos from October and November 2013
Michelle Marinelli caught this monster cero mackerel off Key Largo.
BUSINESS
What's selling in the Keys this week Dec. 29-Jan. 4
Get educated on federal health insurance mandate
Do you have health insurance? If not, the IRS wants to make sure you know that you must purchase it soon or pay a tax penalty. 
Do Not Call complaints top list for 2013
Gripes about violations of the state's Do Not Call list easily dominated the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' top complaints for 2013.
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Saturday, January 04, 2014

Key West Florida Weekly Newsletter For Saturday, January 4, 2014


NEWS
State starts negotiating with company for trails advertising
State officials are negotiating with a private company to take over a park sponsorship program after failing to get any businesses to pay for advertisements...
The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail includes many of Monroe County's old bridges.
Fugitive Georgia banker last seen in the Keys captured in traffic stop
A fugitive Georgia banker accused of embezzling millions of dollars and who was last seen in Key West was captured Tuesday in Brunswick, Ga.
This is the video the FBI says shows Aubrey Price at the Key West Ferry Terminal in June 2012.
What's Selling for the week of Dec. 21 - Dec. 28
For a listing of home and condo sales in the Florida Keys for the period Dec. 21 through Dec. 28. The property sales list published by KeysNet is based on information from the Florida Keys Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (alternatively, from the...
FISHING
It's a new year but the same great fishing
There's a holiday sail going on Florida Keys style -- but not in the malls, on the water.
Three couples from North Carolina and Colorado had a banner day aboard the 'SeaSquared.' They caught 18-pound blackfin tuna, hogfish and snappers, and released small sharks and a sailfish.
Fishing in the Keys
A selection of fishing photos from October and November 2013
Capt. Ron Garrett and David Gross had an outstanding day on the reef line in Islamorada recently.
Unwrap that great fish to start the new year
If you did not get what you wanted for the holidays, then chances are that your present is either swimming offshore or in the backcountry. Last week...
Grouper season in the Keys closes down for four months starting Jan. 1, so get your share now and freeze the filets.
BUSINESS
What's Selling for the week of Dec. 21 - Dec. 28
For a listing of home and condo sales in the Florida Keys for the period Dec. 21 through Dec. 28. The property sales list published by KeysNet is based on information from the Florida Keys Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (alternatively, from the...
Social media: Words not to live by
Are you using social media for your business or organization, or thinking about jumping into it? Good move. Between 1 million and 2 million people...
Jackie Harder
MARKETPLACE
A listing of home and condo sales in the Florida Keys for the period Dec. 14 through Dec. 21. The property sales list published by keysinfonet is ...
This is a listing of recent real estate sales.
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