- Like a couple that can't make up its mind, the will-they-or-won't-they debate is back regarding a sewage-treatment agreement between Key Largo and Islamorada.
- Randy Acevedo, the former superintendent of the Monroe County School District ousted from his post in 2009 by then-Gov. Charlie Crist and subsequently convicted of felony public corruption, apparently isn't complying with terms of his probation -- to the tune of more than $16,000.
Instead of giving him jail time, Circuit Court Judge Mark Jones sentenced Acevedo on Aug. 28, 2009, to three years of probation; to pay a fine of $15,000 plus court and investigative fees; and to perform eight hours of community service monthly while on probation. - Monroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi often refers to a $50 million bond being approved for Keys sewer projects as a three-legged stool.
- Another great week for fishing was experienced by those anglers who got out on the water last week. With a strong bite offshore and in the backcountry, it is getting tough to choose which direction to steer your boat.
- For some reason, the sailfish don't seem to want to make their way to the Middle and Lower Keys. While fishing for sails is pretty good in the areas from Key Largo to Tennessee Light, there are only scattered catches from Marathon to Key West, with no consistency.
- Sailfish has been the topic of conversation on the offshore docks for many this past couple of weeks. A competitive season it has been.
- For a listing of home and condo sales in the Florida Keys for the period Jan. 28 through Feb. 4, click here:
- In the aftermath of the deadly Jan. 13 Costa Concordia shipwreck in Italy, bookings for future cruises plunged, parent company Carnival Corp. said in a regulatory filing Feb. 1.
- Former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula has conquered the steak business. Now he is tackling burgers, albeit gourmet versions of the American classic with toppings that include fresh goat cheese, sliced avocados and cru
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