HAPPY AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR!

Peace Bell, Burton Memorial Church, Tavernier FL

Visit the "Christ of the Abyss" peace bell at Burton Memorial Church, Mile Marker 93, oceanside.
Visit the "Christ of the Abyss" underwater statue at John Pennekamp State Park, Mile Marker, 102.5, oceanside. For more info, visit:

http://pennekamppark.com/

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT HOME!

►3 things you need to know

► Big changes in mortgage industry

Get the fill story from MSN at:

http://realestate.msn.com/blogs/post--3-things-you-need-to-do-now-to-buy-a-home-next-year

ELVIS ROCKS KEY LARGO!

Join the fun at the KEY LARGO BOAT PARADE – Saturday, December 14^th. The theme is “Christmas Rocks” and the Grand Marshall is “Elvis!”

Enter your boat; watch from your boat or from land! Location is Mile Marker 104, bayside on Blackwater Sound. Boat Parade starts at 7:30 pm.

For details, call 305-451-4502 or visit:

http://www.keylargochamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=57

LIGHT UP KEY LARGO!

The annual LIGHT UP KEY LARGO Holiday Celebration takes place this SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30^th, starting at 6:00 pm. Location is the MURRAY NELSON CENTER at mile marker 102, bayside. Vendors, treats, children’s activities, and tree lighting at 7:30 pm. NEW THIS YEAR: Outdoor showings of “Frosty the Snowman” and “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer” – weather permitting. For details, call 305-451-1414 or visit:

https://keylargoflcoc.wliinc32.com/events/Annual-Light-Up-Key-Largo-65/details

BAYFRONT HARBOR FOR SALE

Unique home commands the bayfront with 240 ft of dockage, protected boat basin, concrete peninsula dock, davits & boat lift (20,000 lbs.), tiki, & sandy beach. In-ground pool enhanced w/circular slide and complemented by deck & full cabana. Located next to homeowners’ park w/boat ramp & gazebo - and close to Key Largo Schools. Original 2BD/2BA cottage house w/kitchen, living & dining areas. Updated with amenities including impact windows & doors. Tower house built in 2005, with 2 BD/1.5 BA + kitchenette, living /dining area, laundry closet and office nook plus3-car garage & guest quarters and open porch overlooking Florida Bay. Addition is poured concrete construction & features impact-resistant glass, wood floors & carpet Deep-water dockage, sandy beach, all year sunset views and a perfect bayfront location: this property is truly a Private Paradise. Offered at $1,697,000.

For information on this and other upper Keys properties for sale, visit:

http://www.floridakeysproperties.com/

RUN, WALK FOR MARINERS HOSPITAL!

Marr Properties is proud to be a sponsor, along with our sister company, American Caribbean Real Estate, of the MARINERS HOSPITAL GORDON PRESENT WALK AND RUN. 
The event takes place Saturday, November 16^th and benefits the Hospital’s Center for Excellence in Nursing. For details on cost and registration, see the poster above or phone 305-434-1026.

SPAY-GHETTI AND NO BALLS!

MARR PROPERTIES is proud to be a sponsor along with our sister company, AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE for this fun and food filled fundraiser for MARRVELOUS PET RESCUES.
The THIRD ANNUAL SPAY-GHETTI HOLIDAY GALA takes place Friday, November 15th starting with cocktails at 6:30 pm and continues with dinner and silent and live auctions. New location this year is COCONUT COVE RESORT, mile marker 84.8 on the Old Highway in Islamorada, Florida Keys. Marrvelous Pets is a non-profit, volunteer animal rescue operation and $50 of your $75/pp admission price is tax-deductible.
For more info on SPAYGHETTI and MARRVELOUS PET RESCUES, See poster above and visit:
http://www.spayghetti.com/

RUN OR WALK THE BRIDGE!

photo Andy Newman, FL Keys News Bureau

Take in stellar views of Florida Bay and Barnes Sound while crossing the 65 foot high, 1.24 mile long Jewfish Creek Bridge for the FIFTH ANNUAL KEY LARGO BRIDGE RUN.

Run takes place SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9^th, with Health Fair and Fitness Expo November 8^th.  There are many more elements to this fun event. For full details on events, cost and registration, visit:

http://www.keylargobridgerun.com/Home/

FEDERAL RESERVE LEAVES LOW INTEREST RATE POLICIES UNCHANGED

► In a statement released Wednesday after a two-day policy meeting, the Fed says it will keep buying $85 billion a month in bonds to keep long-term interest rates low and encourage more borrowing and spending.

► The Federal Reserve says the U.S. economy still needs support from the Fed’s low interest-rate policies because it is growing only moderately.

Read the full story at:

http://business.time.com/2013/10/30/federal-reserve-leaves-low-interest-rate-policies-unchanged/

SEASCAPE MURALS OF THE FLORIDA KEYS

Scuba Outlet, mile marker 106

History of Diving Museum, mile marker 83

As you travel through the islands of the Florida Keys you will see MANY beautiful murals by local artists, some famous, some not so famous. But one thing is clear: these murals add a unique flavor to the fascinating and beautiful landscape that is the fabulous Florida Keys.

For information on how to find your home in this tropical paradise, visit a real estate agent at:

http://floridakeysproperties.com/

FARMERS MARKET - KEYS STYLE!

MARINERS HOSPITAL FARMERS MARKET –To help furnish a VOICES FOR CHILDREN Foster Home in Key Largo – will take place this Saturday, October 26th from 8 am to 12 noon, and will take place rain or shine.

Fruits, vegetables, orchids, baked goods and more will be on sale.

CASH ONLY – NO CREDIT CARDS

Mariners Hospital is located at mm 91.5, bayside, Tavernier. For more info, call 305-434-3000.

NEW LISTING IN THE UPPER KEYS

ISLAND WATERFRONT RETREAT! 3/3 in move-in condition. Tastefully remodeled lovely kitchen with granite, custom wood cabinets & SS appliances. Travertine floors inside & out, impact windows & doors. Large screened porch. Concrete dock with brand new boat lift. Large fenced lot & gated entrance. Nicely landscaped with fruit trees plus room for a pool. Entertain yourself in your tiki hut, hot tub or 2 screened porches. Peaceful location with easy commute to Miami. Offered at $748,000.

For info on this or other homes, contact a Marr Properties real estate agent at 305-451-4078 or visit:

http://www.floridakeysproperties.com/

NESTLED IN THE TREES

Solid custom built home boasts bay views, high-end finishes,& modern conveniences. Store your boat w/ T-top or a 45 foot RV under the house w/ 14 feet of clearance along with 50 amp svc, RV sewer connection & storage. Open floor plan w/ vaulted wood ceilings, a gourmet kitchen & lots of custom features. Enjoy lazy evenings on your screened patio overlooking Florida Bay. Built in 2009, home has been pre-wired for cable, satellite, internet, and surround sound; thoughtfully placed outlets allow for cables and plugs to be hidden from sight. Special construction features include concrete block construction, an 8-inch concrete floor with insulation and 2 layers of rebar reinforcement, a metal roof, tinted impact windows, patterned Gypcrete on all exterior concrete flooring, custom railings, an on-demand hot water heater, and SEER 15 central a/c system. Offered at $499,000.

For info on this and other properties in the Upper Keys, call a Marr Properties agent at 305-451-4078 or visit:

http://www.floridakeysproperties.com/

KEYS FISHING GUIDES TAKE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN PROTEST ON THE WATER

photo FL Keys News Bureau

Frustrated by partial shutdown that has closed Everglades National Park and 400 other national parks across the country, fishing guides in the Florida Keys spearheaded a rally Wednesday hoping to convince federal officials to let them back into park waters

Read the full story at:

http://www.keysnet.com/2013/10/09/491081/keys-guides-take-government-shutdown.html

and

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Fishing-guides-want-back-in-Everglades-4882158.php#photo-5299448

SNORKELING THE FLORIDA KEYS!

Photo: Timeline Photos

For UPPER KEYS DIVE OPERATORS, visit:

http://keylargochamber.org/memberslist.cfm?CatID=19

and/or

http://islamoradachamber.com/listings.cfm?cat=19&mcat=6

For more info on where to stay, visit the Florida Keys Rental Store at:

http://www.floridakeysrentalstore.com/

For more info on where to BUY, visit MARR PROPERTIES at:

http://floridakeysproperties.com/

YAP (LAP) IT UP FOR A GOOD CAUSE!

MARRVELOUS PET RESCUES’ ORIGINAL YAPPY HOUR - Thursday, October 3^rd is a SPECIAL EVENT – “PAWS AND BRAS”…Bring your dog, wear something pink, dress your dog in pink! – AND BUY A TUTU to support BREAST CANCER AWARENESS of the FLORIDA KEYS! Event takes place 7 – 9 pm at SNOOK’S BAYSIDE RESTAURANT, mile marker 100, Key Largo. For more info, call MPR at 305-453-1315.

BACKCOUNTRY FISHING CHALLENGE

The 14th annual TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN BACKCOUNTRY CHALLENGE - sponsored by the Rotary Club of Key Largo - will take place September 27- 29, 2013.

With the support of our community, anglers and our members, the Rotary Club of Key Largo has raised money to support Take Stock in Children as well as fund  scholarships and humanitarian efforts in our Upper Keys Community.  

For more information on the event and to register, visit:

http://www.keylargorotary.org/

SUNSET IN THE KEYS

Labor Day Weekend 2013...Don't you wish you were here?!

LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN THE KEYS

It just doesn't get any better than this!

DISCO DANCE-OFF!

Elite Dance of the Keys 1st annual Island Stars Disco Dance-Off & Costume Party Saturday, August 24^th, 6 pm to midnight, Elks Lodge, mm 92.6 bayside. 8 local community members boogy for charity & compete for coveted 1st place Disco Ball Trophy. Teams: Wendy Gentes & Jim Mooney, Kara Lundgren & Bobby Dube, Mandi Smith & David DeBrule, Lee Christine Young & Jonathon Raiche. Enjoy a great dinner & watch them compete. Prizes awarded to attendees for BEST DISCO COSTUMES. Tickets: $60 pperson, $100 pcouple + limited number VIP tables $1500 ea. Proceeds benefit Elite Dance of the Keys, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), providing scholarships to aspiring dancers under 18. For more info, search for Island Stars Disco Dance-Off & Costume Party event on Facebook or call 305-394-0040.

ANYTHING THAT FLOATS!

Grab your oars and anything that floats and come on down and enjoy this family-fun Key Largo festival - Anything that Floats Race on Blackwater Sound, mile marker 104, bayside in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

That's right. It's anything that floats. Homemade vessels of materials that you can find around your house: cardboard, wood, PVC, duct tape, milk jugs, 5-gallon buckets, saran wrap, old t-shirts, outdoor furniture, old bikes and pool noodles. Just no motors, inflatable rafts, foam or pool toys are allowed. FOR MORE INFO:

http://www.keylargoanythingthatfloatsrace.com/

FLORIDA KEYS AMONG TOP 10 COASTAL DRIVES!

photo courtesy Miami Herald

►           The Overseas Highway is the portion of US Route 1 that extends 160 miles from the end of mainland Florida through the Florida Keys to southernmost Key West.

►           Large portions of the highway were built on bridges left over from the long-forgotten Overseas Railroad

►           View the bright blue waters of the Florida Straits, the waters between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/03/3533741/top-10-coastal-drives.html#storylink=cpy

LOBSTER SEASON STARTS TOMORROW!

This Manatee Mailbox is all decked out for Lobster Season, which starts tomorrow, August 6th, here in the Florida Keys. For more info, visit http://blog.thefloridakeys.com/florida-keys-lobster/

FOLLOWING U.S. REAL ESTATE MARKETS?

► The U.S. housing market is slowly but surely moving toward a more normalized and sustainable pattern

► A number of Florida metro areas had a high percentage of cash sales

► Florida Short Sales ranked No. 2 nationally with 29 percent of all sales short sales

Read the full story at:

http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=294419&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+floridarealtors+%28Florida+Realtors%29&utm_content=FaceBook

HERE COMES MINI-LOBSTER SEASON!

 The 2-day MINI-LOBSTER SEASON opens Wednesday, July 24th at 12:01 am & closes at midnight Thursday, July 25th.There are specific restrictions and regulations for Monroe County. The regular spiny lobster season begins August 6th and closes March 31st. For more information, visit the Florida Wildlife Commission at:

http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/lobster/

FARMERS MARKET - RAIN OR SHINE!

photo courtesy Mariners

MARINERS HOSPITAL FARMERS MARKET -The “Project Backpack” Farmers Market, scheduled for this Saturday, July 13, 8 am to 12 noon, will take place rain or shine

“Project Backpack” proceeds will be used to buy school supplies for children whose families can’t afford to purchase them

CASH ONLY – NO CREDIT CARDS

Mariners is located at mm 91.5, bayside, Tavernier. If it’s raining, the vegetables, fruit, orchids and baked goods will be for sale in the hospital’s main conference room. If it’s shining, they’ll be in the hospital parking lot. For more info, call 305-434-3000

NEW LAW ALLOWS LONGER HOMESTEAD RENTALS

►           A Florida law enacted in 1996 stated that a homeowner’s rental of “all or substantially all” of his homesteaded property constituted “abandonment,” thereby removing the homestead exemption. One exception to the abandonment: An owner could rent his homestead after Jan. 1 and not lose his exemption for that calendar year, so long as the property was not rented the previous calendar year

►           Starting today, however, property owners may rent their homesteads for up to 30 days every year without jeopardizing their homestead exemption. However, they lose the protection of this safe harbor if they rent their property more than 30 days per year for two consecutive years. The law is still unclear regarding how many days beyond the 30-day safe harbor period one can rent in a single year without triggering abandonment of homestead

Read the full article from FLORIDA REALTORS Magazine:

http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?p=4&id=293437

LIGHT UP THE FOURTH!

FIREWORKS ON BLACKWATER SOUND!

The show will take place at mile marker 104 on the bayside, starting at 10 pm, weather permitting. For best views, try The Marriott Key Largo Bay Resort, Sundowners, Senor Frijoles, Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill, or the Caribbean Club. For more information call 305-451-4502 or visit:

http://keylargofireworks.com/

THE AMERICAN HEROES PARADE AND PICNIC

The parade with Grand Marshall Dr. James “Doc” Boilini kicks off at ANTHONY’S in Key Largo, mile marker 98 in the median and finishes at Waldorf Plaza, mile marker 100. From 5 to 8 pm, there will be a family & kid friendly picnic at the Murray Nelson Center, mile marker 102, bayside with inexpensive food & beverages, games & a water slide.

The "Spirit of Islamorada" July 4th Fireworks Celebration happens this year at Founders Park (mm 87 bayside) from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks available for a donation. There will also be live music. All residents of Islamorada will be admitted free of charge. Non-Resident cost is $10 per car. All visitors staying at participating hotels can obtain a wristband from their hotel, which will give them free admission. Fireworks & event are presented by Julie & Jon Landau and Tap Johnson; and also sponsored by the Upper Keys Rotary Club. Donations are appreciated and go to local student scholarships as well as to local schools for athletics programs.

For more info, contact the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at 305-664-4503. 

IF YOU LIKE PADDLIN’ WITH YOUR PUP…

Then come out and paddle for TROOPER!  

MARRVELOUS PET RESCUES is hosting a benefit PADDLIN’ WITH YOUR PET Event Monday, July 8^th from 6-8 pm at FLORIDA BAY OUTFITTERS, mile marker 104, bayside, Key Largo. Space is limited so sign up NOW! Check out the poster above for details on Trooper’s story and for more info on where & how to order tickets, call 305-453-1315 or visit:

http://www.marrvelouspetrescues.org/events.html

YOGA, ANYONE?

Photo courtesy KL Yoga

FIRST CLASS FREE for Key Largo Chamber of Commerce members.  At Key Largo Yoga & Holistic Health Coaching. For details visit:

http://keylargoyoga.com/

PADDLIN’ WITH YOUR PUP

Bring your pup or pups to FLORIDA BAY OUTFITTERS, mile marker 104, bayside on Monday, June 3rd, from 6:00 to sunset for a fun, furry and enjoyable event! Bring your own kayak or paddleboard or rent from Florida Bay Outfitters.  For more info on this and other events including tomorrow’s microchip & doggy day spa, visit:

http://www.marrvelouspetrescues.org/events.html

MEMORIAL DAY IN THE KEYS

Join the MATECUMBE HISTORICAL TRUST for its annual MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE, 9 am, Monday, May 27th at the Florida Keys Hurricane Memorial, mile marker 81.5, oceanside on the Old Highway. The monument, dedicated in 1937, honors the VETERANS and civilians killed in the Labor Day hurricane of 1935 – long before today’s modern storm-predicting methods. MEMORIAL DAY is also the day to remember ALL the VETERANS who have died in active military service to our country. For more info, call: 305-393-0940.
Please drive and boat safely this Memorial Day weekend.

BOAT SAFELY - PLEASE!

NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK BEGINS TODAY! Check out seagoing tips - from wearing life jackets to free vessel checkups. For more info visit:

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/s/marine/safeboating/

“LISTEN TO THE MUSIC!”

Key Largo’s Original MUSIC FEST takes place again this year on Thursday, May 16^th through Sunday, May 19^th at various waterfront venues and includes food, fun and a GREAT TIME!

For schedule of events and more info call 305-394-3736 or visit:

http://keylargosongwritersfestival.com/

MONROE COUNTY CONSIDERS “PARK” PURCHASE

►           Rowell’s Marina property value being assessed

►           Read comments by Marr Properties’ Broker/Owner JOY MARTIN at:

http://www.keysnet.com/2013/05/04/486760/county-increasingly-looks-to-buying.html

A GOOD TIME FOR GOOD HEALTH

 Join PIRATES ON THE WATER for a benefit on behalf of the GOOD HEALTH CLINIC, Saturday, May 11^th. Event starts at 6 pm at the LIONS CLUB, Key Largo, MM 99, oceanside.  For info on THE GOOD HEALTH CLINIC, visit: http://www.thegoodhealthclinic.org/

For info on the fundraiser, call: 305-394-0249 or 619-1941.

What NOT To Buy in May

Looking for bargains in May? Forget the TV, and step away from the lawn mower. Instead, enjoy a picnic on the patio.

For ideas on what to buy and not to buy this month, visit:

http://www.bankrate.com/lite/smart-spending/what-not-to-buy-may-1.aspx?ic_id=nwsltr_wkrdup_20130503

TIME TO BOGIE!

Humphrey Bogart Film Festival in the Upper Keys premieres TOMORROW, May 2, 2013. For more info & tickets, call 800-822-1088 or visit:

http://bogartfilmfestival.com/

BOGART IS BACK!

HUMPHREY BOGART that is! American legend and great, late star of iconic films including KEY LARGO and CASABLANCA. The inaugural HUMPHREY BOGART FILM FESTIVAL will take place in Key Largo, Tavernier and Islamorada next THURSDAY, MAY 2^nd through SUNDAY, MAY 5^th. Events include 4 days of classic films, CASABLANCA-themed BOGART BALL, Bogart memorabilia exhibition, film workshops, Seminar by Festival Hosts: Bogie’s son STEPHEN BOGART and film authority LEONARD MALTIN plus a closing brunch with Festival Hosts. Events are being booked as we speak so make your reservations NOW!

For more details and tickets, call 1-800-822-1088 or visit:

http://bogartfilmfestival.com/

GET YOUR “CONCH” ON!

The Upper Keys hosts its annual Conch Republic Days in Key Largo and Islamorada Sunday, April 21^st through Sunday, April 28^th. Key Lime Pie Contest, progressive wine dinner, restaurant competition, conch fritter eating contest and conch shell blowing event are among the festivities. The event celebrates the mock secession of the Florida Keys from the United States in 1982 following a US border patrol blockade that virtually stopped traffic on US 1 from the mainland. In protest, local officials announced the birth of the Conch Republic, declared “war” on the US, lightheartedly pelted agents with Cuban bread, then surrendered 60 seconds later and demanded $1 billion in foreign aid. Today Conch patriots fly the blue and white Conch Republic flag and celebrate Keys’ style! For more info, visit:

http://keylargoconchrepublicdays.com/

photo courtesy FL Keys News Bureau

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

FKEC ANNUAL MEETING AND PICNIC - Florida Keys Electric Cooperative community event. Saturday, April 10^th, Coral Shores High School, Tavernier, registration starts at 11:00 am, followed by entertainment, lunch, games, exhibits and meeting. For more info, call 305-852-2431 or visit:

http://www.fkec.com/Cooperative/release-detail.cfm?rid=160

CLASSY BUT SASSY – Inaugural event! A very special ladies luncheon benefitting Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice of the Florida Keys. Saturday, April 20^th, 11:30 to 1:30, Tavernier Elks Lodge. Catered lunch, cash bar, silent auction, entertainment. $40 per person. For info, call 305-852-7887.

COME FEEL THE VIBE!

THIRD THURSDAY MORADA WAY ART WALK - April 18^th - Don't miss this month's Morada Way Art Walk. Held every month in Islamorada on the Third Thursday. Located at mile marker 81.5 on the Old Highway. Hours of the FREE event are 6 - 9 p.m. Stroll along the Old Highway and Morada Way with family and friends to enjoy artists LIZ QUEENY, PASTA PANTALEO and sculptor DAVID WIRTH. Music by the BLUEGRASS JAM BAND. For info, call: 305-664-9100.

COCOMO’S…Paradise SOLD!

MARR PROPERTIES’ SISTER COMPANY ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT OCEANFRONT SALE!

American Caribbean Real Estate in Islamorada, the exclusive area affiliate of CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE is proud to announce that the idyllic COCOMO’S just closed at $3,250,000. American Caribbean procured both sellers and buyers for this one-of-a-kind property.

COCOMO’S, AN EXQUISITE OCEANFRONT ESTATE! Ocean views and sandy beach galore! Pool, 250' of sandy beach and dockage with lift. 4B/4B and wide, welcoming porches off most living areas. Main house has 2 kitchens & 2 living rooms. Guest house is an open, bedroom floor plan with kitchen, living area & laundry. Easy ride from Miami, yet a world away! One of Islamorada's best!

22nd Annual ISLAND FEST!

Our sister real estate company, AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE, is proud to be a SPONSOR of Islamorada's Island Festival, Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14, at Founders Park, mile marker 87, bayside 10 am until 5 pm rain or shine. There will be live music performances on the beach all day on Saturday, as well as the popular Smoked Fish Dip Contest! On Sunday the big event, "The Taste of Islamorada" will take place. The finest in our Upper Keys restaurants will be participating in a contest for the coveted awards of Best Entrée, Dessert, Appetizer & more. The crowd will be able to buy tickets to purchase samples of the delectable dishes they will be preparing. A world-class art show both days; an All-American Vintage Cruiser Car show both days. Plenty of activities both days for everyone, including kite flying, paint the Island Fest Dolphin for the kids on the beach, hula hoop contests, and the famous Isla-Marauder rum punch will be back again this year. Bring a lawn chair and your camera!
For more info, contact the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at: 305-664-4503

ART Matters!

Some students with local artist Carmen Sotolongo Kelley

The Coral Shores High School students are displaying their art work

and you are invited!

CSHS First ever Student art show WEDNESDAY, April 10th, 6-8 in the Media Center.

CSHS is located at mile marker 89.9, Oceanside in Tavernier. Call 305-853-3222 for more info.

UPPER KEYS FUN EVENTS THIS WEEKEND!

Events start April 4^th. Main event April 6^th. Mile Marker 105.5, Key Largo. Sponsored by Rotary Club. For info visit:

http://keylargobrewonthebay.com/

April 7^th, FREE event with non-perishable food donation. Mile marker 87, Islamorada. Benefits art & music scholarships. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Coolers not permitted. For info visit:

http://keysice.com/

SOUTH FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MAKING A COMEBACK

Is Fort Myers a harbinger of recovery across the state?

Watch the video at CNN Money:

http://money.cnn.com/video/pf/2013/04/01/n-florida-housing-rebound.cnnmoney

EASTER EGGS AND LOBSTER!

EASTER WEEKEND EVENTS!

These are just SOME of the Easter weekend events scheduled here in the upper Florida Keys!

SPRING FEST - Saturday 3/30, Spring Bunny visits followed by an Easter Egg Hunt – events begin at 9:30 am. Founders Park, mile marker 87, bayside.  For more info, call: 305-853-1685.

EASTER EGG HUNT - and Bounce House, Saturday, 3/30, 11:00 am.  American Legion Auxiliary Post 333, 2 Seagate Blvd (across from Pilot House Restaurant, mile marker 99.5, oceanside).  FREE snacks for kids, adults pay $2. For more info, call: 305-304-2062 or 305-394-5800.

EASTER EGG HUNT - Saturday, 3/30, 10 am, St Justin Church, MM 105.5, bayside, for more info, call: 305-451-1316.

EASTER FESTIVAL – Sunday, 3/31, starting at 12:15 pm. Burton Memorial Church, mile marker 93, oceanside. FREE events include Easter Egg Hunt & music. Food, $1/plate. Bring your Easter basket. For more info, call: 305-852-2581.

UNDERWATER EASTER EGG HUNT – Sunday, 3/31, a benefit for Kids In Special Situations (KISS). For more info, visit:

http://www.captainslate.com/newsletter.html

LOBSTER NOTE: Easter Sunday, March 31^st, is also the day LOBSTER SEASON officially ends.

FIRST DAY OF SPRING 2013

81 degrees and sunny in the upper Florida Keys…What was YOUR weather like today?

Dive boat heads in to Bud ‘n Mary’s Marina, Oceanside, Islamorada

Yachts lined up at Plantation Yacht Harbor, mm 87, bayside

ART, MUSIC & WALK FOR A CURE

ARTISTS' PREMIERE EVENT! Call 305-664-4966 for more info!

12th ANNUAL REDBONE ISLAND WALK, March 23rd

Local businesses, schools, civic organizations and individual groups of families & friends will form walk teams to participate in this national event. They will all have the same goal in mind - to raise the money needed to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. The event will take place at Founders Park, mile marker 87, bayside. Registration will be at 8am and the walk will begin at 9am. Any walker turning in $25 will receive a Redbone T-shirt.
For info: 305-664-2002

FLORIDA HERITAGE CONCERT, March 23rd

Founders Park, mile marker 87, bayside, Islamorada.
Music about Florida +/or composed by Floridians - Clowns on parade and facepainting
4:00-5:00, Admission is FREE - Bring a blanket to spread or a lawn chair. For info:

http://www.keyscommunityconcertband.org/KeysCommunityConcertBand/SCHEDULE.html

EVERYBODY’S IRISH SATURDAY!

Join in the fun at the upper Keys’ St Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, March 16th. For more info, visit:

http://keyscelts.com/

WOOFSTOCK 2013 Bow-WOWS AGAIN!

Join is for the 4th annual WOOFSTOCK!

Bring your pets and bring your family to this outstanding event, Saturday, March 16^th, that raises funds for animal rescue, foster placement and “fur-ever” homes! 10 am to 6 pm, mile marker 87, bayside at Founders Park. For more info, visit:

http://www.keyswoofstock.com/