Florida Keys News

Yaniz: Key West assisted living deal needs another ballot vote

Key West Citizen - Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Come Oct. 1, Key West voters may have a second referendum question on the ballot: Should the island give up 3.3 acres of prime waterfront land to help a nonprofit build a senior housing complex for a buck-a-year land lease?

FKCC has new tourism classes

Key West Citizen - Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Beginning this fall, three new courses relating to the biggest industry in the Keys will be on the menu at Florida Keys Community College. On Monday, FKCC administrators announced plans for the...

Monroe seeks mainland shelter

Key West Citizen - Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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The 2013 storm season is days away and Monroe County officials are looking for a permanent hurricane shelter on mainland Florida for Keys evacuees. Monroe County had a legal agreement with Florida International University in Miami since July 13, 1992, that allowed Keys residents access in the event of a major hurricane, but that changed last year.

Live-aboard still missing in Gulf

Key West Citizen - Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has launched a missing persons investigation in the search for a Key West live-aboard boater.

Early voting days return

Key West Citizen - Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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A battle over the number of early voting days ended Monday with Gov. Rick Scott signing a bill to allow supervisors of elections to restore the early voting days he and the state Legislature cut just...

Slain crocodile remembered with a beachside ceremony

Islamorada/KL Free Press - Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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ISLAMORADA -- Through the years, plenty of eccentric waterside memorials have been held in the Florida Keys for departed loved ones.

Variance, contract on agenda

Islamorada/KL Free Press - Wednesday, May 22, 2013

ISLAMORADA -- The Village Council will convene at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, for its regularly scheduled legislative session. Among the issues the council is scheduled to debate is a proposed...

Bandmates try to stick together after graduation

Islamorada/KL Free Press - Wednesday, May 22, 2013

PLANTATION KEY -- High school graduation marks the end of the beginning for many schoolmates. Friendships drift apart and life changes rapidly. But one small group of Coral Shores High School...

Fire service changes hands Monday

Islamorada/KL Free Press - Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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KEY LARGO -- Out with the old and in with the new. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, the Key Largo Volunteer Fire-Rescue Department is to be replaced by the newly-formed Key Largo Volunteer Fire...

Heavy traffic expected this weekend

Islamorada/KL Free Press - Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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UPPER KEYS -- Memorial Day weekend in the Florida Keys often means happy merchants and frustrated motorists. "It's our busiest weekend of the year," said Robby Whitehurst, co-owner of the Caribbean...

County:Key Largono donor

Islamorada/KL Free Press - Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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KEY LARGO -- Key Largo residents are getting more county services than they are being taxed for, according to initial documents provided by Monroe County. A small group of influential Key Largo and Tavernier residents have begun meeting monthly to explore breaking off from the county and forming their own municipality.

Local group to march against Monsanto

Islamorada/KL Free Press - Wednesday, May 22, 2013

MARATHON -- In an effort to bring healthier foods to the dinner table, a Marathon woman is organizing a rally against a Missouri biotechnology corporation that genetically engineers food...

Hot sauce creator takes 2nd at Cajun festival

Islamorada/KL Free Press - Wednesday, May 22, 2013

ISLAMORADA -- Frequent customers of the Lorelei Cabana Bar may have tried the Datil Pepper "Cracker Style" Hot Pepper Sauce made by manager John Maloughney. Those who haven't might want to...

Ex-state attorney takes seat on planning board

Islamorada/KL Free Press - Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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ISLAMORADA -- Former State Attorney Dennis Ward has taken a step back into politics -- his first since losing Monroe County's top prosecutor seat to Catherine Vogel in last year's elections. On...

Village, state target beach camping

Islamorada/KL Free Press - Wednesday, May 22, 2013

ISLAMORADA -- Concern from the village about beach camping led the Florida Department of Transportation, last week, to close off parking alongside Sea Oats Beach. In an email, FDOT spokesman Brian...
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