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