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News Nosh: 11 Jan 2008

Key West to honor first Pan Am flight to Cuba
(Photo courtesy of Monroe County)
By Ken Kaye | Sun-Sentinel.com, January 8, 2008

On Jan. 16, 1928, a Pan Am Fokker Trimotor airplane -- with eight passengers lazing comfortably in white wicker seats -- took off from Key West and flew 90 miles to Havana. It would become the first international passenger flight over water.

Eighty years later, officials in Key West, a place where it doesn't take much of an excuse to throw a party, plan to hold a little soiree in honor of that flight ... continue reading...

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Cuban Defector Sues Over Alleged Threats
By CURT ANDERSON
The Associated Press, MIAMI

When former Cuban Gen. Rafael del Pino defected to the U.S. in 1987 by flying a twin-engine Cessna to Key West, it was hailed by the Reagan administration as one of the greatest intelligence coups in the long Cold War against Cuban President Fidel Castro.

At the time, del Pino was the highest-ranking Cuban military officer ever to defect ...continue reading...

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Head-start home
Pair prepared for design business by decorating their own Island Walk home
By MAXINE GINSBERG, Thursday, January 10, 2008

Two former Key Westers living in an Island Walk town home are as bowled over by their home decor as are their admiring guests.

“We’re true believers in the saying that everything happens for a reason,” Joe Swenarton declared. “Because real estate prices were so high in Key West in 2000, we decided to come to Naples. Because art for our new home seemed so expensive to buy, I decided to try painting some myself. “

Their search for a Collier County home ended when they walked into a town home model at Island Walk ...continue reading...

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Tonya Ware - The Voice You Have To Hear
Top40-Charts.com - New York, NY

Tonya Ware is a native of Key West, Florida. When you hear her crystal-clear voice, you will wonder why you have not heard it before. She started singing at the age of 6. Once she was older, her father, who is a minister, would take her with him to local jails. She would sing before he preached. As soon as she opened her mouth, the inmates would get quiet and come to the front bars to hear the "little girl with the amazing voice."

Her voice is strong. Her songs are pure and honest. Tonya's classically ...continue reading...

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Fight Night In The Keys
TravelVideo.tv (press release)
KEY WEST, Florida Keys

The Key West boxing tradition that dates back to Ernest Hemingway's residence is to return to the island city in a series of bouts set for Friday, Jan. 18, overlooking Key West Harbor at Mallory Square.

Dubbed "Fight Night in the Keys," the seven-bout evening  ...continue reading...

Sorry I Missed This:

Key West dog parade hits streets
The Gainesville Sun
About 100 dachshunds and their owners will kick off New Year's Eve festivities.

It's New Year's Eve With A Key West Twist
Forget about glittering balls and tons of confetti - when partiers in Key West celebrate New Year's Eve, they do it in typical Keys' style. This year, a parade of about 100 dachshunds and their. owners will kick off New Year's Eve ...
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Non-Baker Baked!
By Deb's Key West Wine & Gardening
The Non-Baker Baked !!!! It really worked! In my last post I was telling you about a recipe I found in two magazines called “Almost No-Knead Bread”. Cooks Illustrated Magazine is the one that caught my eye as it used beer and water, ...

Key West, Happy New Year!
By K Street Kate Michael
Although New Year's Eve plans changed for me (I thought I would be in Anguilla - British West Indies - already by now), a sad occasion and a blessing kept me in DC for just a few extra days. I'll be heading down to Key West, ...

News Nosh: 28 Dec 2007

Havens | The Lower Florida Keys Just Possibly the Best Place for ...
New York Times - United States
Fishing during a rain shower on a Saturday morning near Big Pine Key in Florida.
By CHARLES PASSY

IT’S tempting to think of the Lower Keys, a roughly 36-mile stretch of Florida islands between Marathon and Key West, as something of a lonesome no-man’s land.

After all, the area is home to fewer people (about 16,000) than elsewhere in the Keys (there are some 25,000 in Key West alone). And the emphasis isn’t quite on people. The region, less than a half-day drive southwest from Miami, is known for being the only habitat of Key deer, a species once nearly extinct.

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"New" way of collecting water during drought
WPTV - West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Reported and Photographed by: Eric English

In just five days, once-a week water restrictions will take effect for everyone from Orlando down to Key West. Many are wondering what they can do to make sure they don't lose their flowers, or lawns and whether it's ok to get that car washed. With water managers ready to clamp down on watering ...

News Nosh: 26 Dec 2007

Ex-Ridgefield officer cleared of FBI charges
NorthJersey.com - Hackensack,NJ,USA
A former Ridgefield police officer who now works for the Key West Police Department in Florida has been cleared by state and federal authorities of charges ...

'Tis the Season
By Judy Blume
I know he'll be donating more computers. That's the thing -- there are so many great programs to support this time of year. It's hard to choose. I concentrate on those I really know, in Key West, on the Vineyard, and in New York. ...

Key West's Casa Marina Resort returns to grandeur
Belleville News Democrat - IL, USA
Jodi Weinhofer, president of the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West, said the major renovations and the opening of the new luxury resort ...

South florida: Eight are sentenced for smuggling immigrants
Sun-Sentinel.com - Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
A federal judge in Key West has sentenced eight smugglers of illegal Cuban immigrants to prison terms, according to a release Wednesday from the US Coast ...

Mystery: What is co-locating WiFi?
Computerworld - Framingham, MA, USA
Key West, Fl. -- FCC documents reveal that a future Palm phone code-named Zeppelin (as in "Led") sports a feature set described as "co-locating WiFi and ...

18 Divers and Family Discover Key West
On the weekend of Dec 7-8, a party of 23 people from Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Haines City, Lakeland and Orlando all headed together on a dive trip discovering the underwater beauty of Key West and also celebrating the birthdays of Dr. ...

New voices at Key West Literary Seminar
Sun-Sentinel.com - Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
By Chauncey Mabe | Books Editor December 24, 2007
Next month's Key West Literary Seminar may be one of the most original and daring in its 26-year history ...

News Nosh

Keys at a crossroads - I posted this article a couple of days ago - here it is in the Oregon news!
Coos Bay World - Coos Bay,OR,USA
AP Photo KEY WEST, Fla. — The sights and sounds at Schooner Wharf drip with Key West attitude: Sunburned tourists lounge near a marina, savoring drinks ...

Tree honors those lost in Iraq, Afghanistan
Florida Baptist Witness - Jacksonville,FL,USA
While a Naval Air Station Key West honor guard flanked the tree and military branch flags adorned the top, speakers extolled the sacrifices made by those ...

Old City Hall building on Greene Street, Key West, FL.
Florida Memory Project

Good Morning - Good Morning to You
By Susanne in Key West (Susanne in Key West)
Judy Garland - Good Morning lyrics Artist: Judy Garland Good mornin', good mornin'! We've danced the whole night through, good mornin', good mornin' to you. Good mornin', good mornin'! It's great to stay up late, ...

Key West: In the News

Key West makes the news in blogs, websites and news articles around the world:

Journey to the End of the NEW World! - Key West, Florida, United ...
I drove to Key West this morning. The first 50 kms I drove through the Keys yesterday were disappointing. The next 100 kms I drove this morning were mostly disappointing. I think to really appreciate the Keys you have to be on a ...

El Rancho Motel Key West
Key West, Florida, Dec 12, 2007. The only reason I didn't list it as very cheap is because there is a youth hostel near by. It is not as it appears online, or in the brochure. Not nearly as large, or ornate, but it is clean, ...

The Beach and a Great Restaurant
By Susanne in Key West (Susanne in Key West)
Dog's Beach – Louie's Backyard. OK, its a small chunk of beach right beside Louie's Backyard, but its a great place to let your dog swim. You will meet many locals who bring their pets for a daily swim. This land is city owned and ...

Is Publix key lime pie real?
That is, does it contain 100% key lime juice and not regular lime juice? It's not terrible but it's not nearly as over the top in flavor as the key lime pies I tried in Key West, and I know it's very common for pie makers to use regular ...

Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race
33rd event on track for record entries.

FLORIDA KEYS GIRLS' GETAWAYS REJUVENATE, REFRESH, REV UP ...
Celebrate life's accomplishments and take a rejuvenating break in the Florida Keys and Key West. With scores of recreational activities that cater to women, the Keys are a perfect destination for women-only getaways or solo adventures. ...

Toughest water restrictions yet in pipeline
MiamiHerald.com - Miami, FL, USA
The new restrictions will go into uncharted waters, putting millions of homeowners from Orlando to Key West on once-weekly watering schedules. ...

Family-friendly New Year's Eve travel (or waiting for the (high ...
MLive.com - MI, USA
Or use this USA Today guide to more creative options and watch the shoe drop (that'd be a super-sized red high-heel carrying a drag queen) in Key West. ...

New Key West Chicken Shack
Bill Hunt, the seasoned Key West chef (Louie's, Martha's, The Queen's Table) with street cred and a penchant for "big flavors" has opened "Bubba's Fish, Chicken & Blues" at the laundromat on the corner of Southard & Margaret Sts. in Old ...

Homeless Update
By Mike Pechar
Key West (Key West, Florida) With a subtropical climate and an accommodating attitude toward vagrants, Key West has been a popular and enduring destination for the homeless. Back in 2004, a review found that the local ...

Saturday 8 Dec 2007: In The News

Feature: The Bible, a Black Bag, and a Drug Dog
Drug War Chronicle - Washington,DC,USA
Harold Baranoff lives in idyllic Key West, Florida, where, during the recent real estate boom, he bought in, only to find himself in financial trouble with ...

BlogEd Note: Wonder what happened to his RV and his properties?

Key West: In the News

Key West: A face-lift for Casa Marina
MiamiHerald.com
KEY WEST -- American tycoon and railroad magnate Henry Flagler never saw the completion of the Casa Marina, the grand hotel he planned on a palm tree-filled ...

Foreclosure Feast: 3-hour Real Estate Professional Course
By Andy Tolbert
Location: Key West Association of Realtors.
This intensive 3-hour course will give real estate professionals an in-depth look at the foreclosure niche, including why the current real estate market is still the place for homeowners and ...
[BlogEd note: "Feast"? "Foreclosure niche"? Nice.]

Of and For the People.Net
By Sloan
Yesterday afternoon’s County Commission close encounter with the Navy was pretty darn interesting. We learned from the Captain, who replaced now Key West City Manager Jim ...

Key West: In the News

Book REVIEW: "The Vaccinator" by Michael Marshall Smith ...
By John(John)
Eddie Kruger, the protagonist of "The Vaccinator" is not a man in black; he's just a humble, laid back resident of Key West with special knowledge and skills. He uses that knowledge to help George Becker, a vacationing real estate agent ...

Key West: In the News

Real Estate
EscapeArtist Unveils its International Real Estate Auction Website
Newswire Today (press release) - London,UK
I asked Joel how much it would cost to list several hypothetical properties on their website, a $250000 Idaho single family home and a $2000000 Key West ...

Blogs
Key West and Dry Tortugas National Park
It was a last moment decision to go that far. I mean from DC to Key West in a car guzzling the over 3 per gallon gas for a round trip of over 2800 miles Flight tickets become a little costly just before ...

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By annie(annie)
I think it would be so much fun to visit Key West! Matt's aunt Jane Ellen and her hubby Ron visit there often and love it. I think the clear water and white sanded beaches look so beautiful. I remember seeing pictures of a boating trip ...

Dreaming Of A Nice Warm Vacation
By Looney Mom(Looney Mom)
I'm thinking a vacation to Key West would be nice. Seriously. Average temperatures of 80° F. sound so very inviting right now. Trusted Tours and Attractions offers a great selection of tours to choose from that I am having such a hard ...

Sea Gypsy
By Susanne in Key West(Susanne in Key West)
The Sea Gypsy. I am fevered with the sunset, I am fretful with the bay, For the wander-thirst is on me And my soul is in Cathay . There 'sa schooner in the offing, With her topsails shot with fire, And my heart has gone aboard her ...

Other News
Editor's note: Last month, journalist and photographer Anthony C ...
WorldNetDaily - Grants Pass,OR,USA
The railroad from Homestead, Fla., to Key West took 20000 men and half a billion dollars in today's money. Men died from snakebites, alligator and crocodile ...

Landscapers Unearth 30 WWII-Era Shells
The Associated Press -
KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — A landscaping crew about to grind a tree stump discovered 30 World War II mortar shells buried on property once owned by the Navy. ...

Hope floats for revamping historic vessel
MiamiHerald.com - Miami,FL,USA
After all, it takes money for an aging wooden schooner to look and function her best, especially after sitting idle for 15 months in Key West Harbor with a ...

Geiger Tree (Cordia sebestena)
By TOG(TOG)
The Cordia tree has become part of the Florida Key's history. Named after Captain John H. Geiger, a pirate who built his home in Key West, the name "Geiger tree" was likely inspired by Audubon's engraving of Captain Geiger's beautiful ...