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MWC News

Gingrich v Romney - the Florida keys
Channel 4 News
The Republican rivals are ripping each other to shreds in tonight's Florida primary. But it's not just the politicians who are getting up to some monkey business over the outcome of this race. From the alligator-infested swamps to the glitz of Miami ...
The Florida keysMWC News
Romney leads as Florida votes in high-stakes presidential primaryMoneycontrol.com

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:05 GMT


Launched: Nonprofit U of the Florida Keys
KeysNet
If so, what's called the Nonprofit U of the Florida Keys might be the answer. Launched in November by representatives from 10 nonprofits along with founder Betsy Keteltas of Key Largo, Nonprofit U offers monthly workshops, training and education for ...


Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:27:21 GMT


PR Web (press release)

KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts Offers 'Share the Love' February Deals With Up To ...
PR Web (press release)
Share the love this February in the Florida Keys by attending one of the many highly anticipated events that the Keys have to offer, including an art festival, a Valentine's Day gala, and a classic paddle festival named after one of Hollywood's most ...

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:05:23 GMT


Newsday

Tension Builds over Exploratory Drilling in Cuban Waters
Energy Digital
Anxiety and protests are mounting as Scarabeo-9, an Italian-owned rig currently leased to Spanish oil company Repsol, moves forward with plans for exploratory drilling in Cuban waters just 100 km off the coast of the Florida Keys.
Lawmakers ask if US is prepared for Cuban oil drillingMiamiHerald.com
Is oil drilling in Cuban waters safe?Sacramento Bee
The Oil Off Cuba: Washington and Havana Dance at Arms Length Over Spill PreventionTIME

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:10:08 GMT


ABC News

Miami to Keys 'Over the Sea' Railroad Turns 100
ABC News
Florida is marking the centennial of Henry Flagler's Over-Sea Railroad, which steamed through the Florida Keys Jan. 22, 1912, carrying residents and tourists from Miami through the once-isolated island chain to Key West for the first time ever.
100 years ago, new railroad started South Florida growth spurtMiamiHerald.com

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Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:19:18 GMT


Philadelphia Daily News

John Baer: A look at the Florida keys for Mitt, Newt | Philadelphia Daily News ...
Philadelphia Daily News
AS THE GOP primary shifts to a Mitt/Newt Deep South skirmish in Florida, two questions arise: Can Mitt change? Can Newt maintain? Can Newt, who for so long was all too human, maintain his "New Newt" stance? Can Mitt, the Richie Rich of politics, ...

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Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:13:34 GMT


Wine without Pretense: Must have read that elsewhere
Gainesville Times
By Randall Murray murrwine@aol.com Two words glimmer like a lighthouse to me during February in Northeast Georgia — Florida Keys. But since we won't be there this year, I'll have to cultivate some warmth from emails, letters and phone calls I've ...


Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:38:21 GMT


Florida Keys referendum votes are Tuesday
KeysNet
In Marathon, voters will be asked two questions gauging residents' support of commercial air service to Florida Keys Marathon Airport. The nonbinding measures ask voters whether the County Commission should "actively pursue" commercial airline service ...


Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:04:39 GMT


CBS Local

Our keys to paradise: A winter trip through The Florida Keys
Palm Beach Post (blog)
There is no one definitive key to the Florida Keys. Each of these rocky islands has its own tale — and temperament. The sun rises over Postcard Inn at Holiday Isle, Islamorada. This is Holiday Isle, the Middle Keys' notoriously grungy party ...
Miami to Keys Over the Sea railroad turns 100StarNewsOnline.com
Key West celebrates Over-Sea Railroad centennialMiamiHerald.com
Today in HistoryABC News
CBS Local
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Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:49:02 GMT


Florida Blood Centers Merge to Be OneBlood; Includes Polk's BloodNet USA
The Ledger
Its geographic range stretches from parts of southern Georgia and Alabama to the Florida Keys, encompassing the Tampa Bay area, the Orlando Metro area and counties surrounding it, Southeast Florida, the Florida Panhandle and parts of Southwest Florida.


Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:04:29 GMT


Daily Mail

Gene Hackman hit by a car
msnbc.com
By Anna Chan Actor Gene Hackman was airlifted to a Florida hospital on Friday after being hit by a car as he was riding his bike in the Florida Keys. Hackman's rep told TMZ that the 81-year-old actor "suffered bumps and bruises after a woman bumped him ...
Gene Hackman Airlifted to Hospital -- Hit By a Car in…TMZ.com
Gene Hackman hit by vehicle while riding bicycle in FloridaChicago Sun-Times
Gene Hackman Injured In Keys AccidentCBS Local
Daily Mail -Sarasota Herald-Tribune -USA TODAY
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Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:38:01 GMT


CBS Local

Cops: Drunken Sailor Climbs Into 80-Year-Old Woman's Bed After Urinating On Floor
CBS Local
(credit: Getty Images/Florida Keys News Bureau, Andy Newman) BREMERTON, Wash. (CBS Seattle) — As the old shanty goes, “What shall we do with a drunken sailor / Early in the morning?” Naval officers may have to figure that one out on their own now.

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:32:09 GMT


knox.VillageSoup.com

Skoglund wins best entree in Key West cooking competition
knox.VillageSoup.com
28 at noon Rick Skoglund Jr., sous chef at The Samoset Resort in Rockport, began shucking and stuffing 1000 scallops in preparation of the Florida Keys Masters Chef competition. He finished at midnight in preparation for the event.


Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:27:54 GMT


Sexual abuse advocate walks from Keys to Tally
NBC2 News
By Jennifer Trammell, NBC2 Reporter - email One Florida woman is making the 1500-mile trek from the Keys to Tallahassee on foot. Lauren Book is walking to the state's capitol to raise awareness for victims of childhood sexual abuse and push the ...

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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:57:46 GMT


Voters overwhelmingly OK Keys schools tax shift
KeysNet
In their own referendum in Marathon, city voters overwhelming decided the County Commission should aggressively pursue commercial air service for Florida Keys Marathon Airport. But they also overwhelmingly said no to creating a taxing district that ...


Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:33:48 GMT


Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida offers luxurious amenities
WorldGolf.com
Immediately upon entering Ocean Reef Club, a private member-owned community nestled in 2500 tropical acres in the Florida Keys, the unique way of life guided by its members becomes apparent. Lining the lush thoroughfares of the comprehensive community ...


Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:28:12 GMT


Travel to Florida Keys as part of UW-FdL summer course
Fond du Lac Reporter
A three-credit special topics course on the ecology of the Florida Keys will be offered by UW-Fond du Lac this summer. Information sessions about the course will be held at 6 pm Monday, Jan. 30, Thursday, Feb. 9, and Monday, Feb.


Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:34:17 GMT


The Birmingham News - al.com

Great Southern Wood Preserving Acquires Rocky Top Building Products
BuildingOnline
With the asset acquisition of Rocky Top and other wholly owned subsidiaries of Rocky Mount, VA-based The Franklin Group, Inc., Great Southern Wood Preserving's distribution coverage now stretches from the Florida Keys to Texas to Canada including all ...
Alabama-based Great Southern Wood purchasing Virginia companyThe Republic

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:20:23 GMT


Senate redistricting maps keep Ros-Lehtinen in place
KeysNet
By KEVIN WADLOW Senate version of redistricting keeps the Florida Keys in 18th Congressional District, now served by US Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. House versions move the Keys to a new Congressional district. Florida lawmakers narrowed their options for ...

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Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:16:10 GMT


National Geographic

In Florida Everglades, pythons and anacondas dominate food chain
Washington Post
“We're trying to prevent spread to the Florida Keys and elsewhere north.” The snakes were released by pet owners into the Everglades, where they started to breed. A female python can lay 100 eggs, though 54 is considered the norm.
Pythons Eating Through Everglades Mammals at "Astonishing" Rate?National Geographic
Cast a wary eye at the new folksToledo Blade
Pythons linked to decline of Everglades' mammalsLehigh Acres Citizen

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:57:06 GMT

Key West News



Key West Seaplanes on The Travel Channel- Little Palm Island Seaplane Charters ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Key West Seaplanes' Little Palm Island private charters are showcased on The Travel Channel in this new episode. The premiere companies work together to provide the ultimate in tropical getaways. Guest services include private seaplane charters from ...

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:53:53 GMT


knox.VillageSoup.com

Skoglund wins best entree in Key West cooking competition
knox.VillageSoup.com
Key West, Fla. — On Jan. 28 at noon Rick Skoglund Jr., sous chef at The Samoset Resort in Rockport, began shucking and stuffing 1000 scallops in preparation of the Florida Keys Masters Chef competition. He finished at midnight in preparation for the ...


Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:27:54 GMT


McPherson files to run against Saunders again
KeysNet
By KeysNet Staff Morgan McPherson served two terms as Key West mayor. Last time he ran for state House, he was easily defeated. Morgan McPherson, a former two-term Republican Key West mayor, filed papers with the state Division of Elections on Thursday ...


Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:32:13 GMT


CBS Local

Key West celebrates Over-Sea Railroad centennial
MiamiHerald.com
AP KEY WEST, Fla. -- One hundred years after a Key West parade marked the debut of Henry Flagler's Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad, similar festivities on Sunday commemorated the centennial of the first train's journey from mainland Florida to the ...
Key West Celebrates Railroad's 100th AnniversaryCBS Local
Key West Celebrates 100-Year-Old Railway and HighwayCheapOair (blog)
Henry Flagler's dream, the Over-Sea railway, came true 100 years ago ...Tampabay.com
Palm Beach Post (blog) -StarNewsOnline.com -Local 10
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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:35:19 GMT


Key West Seaplanes Expands Its Fleet with New Custom Wipaire Seaplane
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Key West Seaplanes has teamed with Wipaire, Inc of Minnesota to create the seaplane pilot's dream Cessna 206 amphibious seaplane. Key West Seaplanes, the region's premiere private seaplane charter service has expanded it's fleet with a custom-designed ...

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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:56:02 GMT


Daily Press

Key West airport has record passenger year
KeysNet
By RYAN McCARTHY The Keys' airports director says AirTran is directly responsible for Key West International Airport's growth in passengers. Things are looking up at Key West International Airport. Monroe County Airports Director Peter Horton says ...
Airport chief: The real story behind AirTran's departureSarasota Herald-Tribune

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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:05:01 GMT


Florida Panthers won't miss suspended superstar Ovechkin in first-place tilt ...
Sun-Sentinel
By Harvey Fialkov, Sun Sentinel Vacationing Panthers coach Kevin Dineen was surprised when a young Panthers fan down in Key West asked if he was happy that Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin wouldn't be in the lineup for Wednesday's first-place ...

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:18:00 GMT


Bradenton Herald

Henry Flagler's Over-Sea Railroad turns 100 with celebrations planned through ...
Washington Post
22, 1912, carrying residents and tourists from Miami through the once-isolated island chain to Key West for the first time ever. The engineering feat, referred to by some at the time as the “eighth wonder of the world,” launched the Florida Keys' ...
100 years ago, new railroad started South Florida growth spurtMiamiHerald.com

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Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:44:39 GMT


Key West appoints manager search panel
KeysNet
By KeysNet Staff The Key West City Commission on Tuesday empanelled an advisory committee filled with familiar faces to help select the next city manager. Each commissioner and Mayor Craig Cates made appointments with the exception of Commissioner Teri ...


Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:13:24 GMT


Rich Rodriguez gets help from 'fishing buddy' to reel in Florida receiver
Tucson Citizen
That would be receiver Clive Georges from Key West, Fla. His coach, Jerry Hughes, replaced Rodriguez as a volunteer assistant at West Virginia after the 1989 season. The two became such friends along the way that they were described as “fishing ...
Georges bringing speed to ArizonaSuperPrep.com (subscription)

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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:01:19 GMT


Rainey Helps Key West Rally In 2012 East-West Shrine Game
WKU Athletics
by Western Kentucky University St. Petersburg, Fla. - Western Kentucky University running back Bobby Rainey was responsible for two big plays on an eventual game-winning touchdown drive as the West team came from behind for a 24-17 victory in the 2012 ...

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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:10:02 GMT


Family still living double-murder nightmare 21 years later
Sun-Sentinel
By Cammy Clark The Miami Herald KEY WEST -- On a stormy August night in 1991, a gloved intruder cut the outside phone line of a stilt home along a private grassy airstrip in the Upper Keys. Next, he climbed a ladder to the second-floor balcony and ...

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Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:01:42 GMT


Artistdirect.com

Get Ready for a Salty Celebration With National Margarita Day
Artistdirect.com
As the record holder for the World's Largest Margarita with Lucky Rita in 2011, Margaritaville knows its margaritas and will celebrate the day with drink specials, a recipe contest with a Key West getaway awarded to the winner and the release of the ...


Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:08:17 GMT


Chicago Tribune

Body of missing Chicago man found in Key West
Chicago Tribune
A body found floating near a pier in Key West, Fla. has been identified as a Rogers Park man who had been reported missing by his family two weeks ago. John Hanson, 65, was found in the water off White Street Pier with no identification on Jan.
Missing Rogers Park man found dead in Key WestChicago Sun-Times
Missing Rogers Park Man's Body Found In Key WestCBS Local

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Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:33:23 GMT


Key West woman accused of causing brother's death
KeysNet
A Key West woman was arrested Thursday, charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Aug. 30 death of her brother. Colleen O'Malley, 56, is accused of giving Raymond Moffitan, 64, two patches of Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opiate that is often used ...


Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:11:18 GMT


Verot wins start to final week
Cape Coral Daily Breeze
Key West 68, Mariner 59: The Tritons ran into a worthy opponent Saturday, coming away with a nine-point loss at Key West. The loss snaps a four-game winning streak for the Tritons. Rick Moore, Rodney Hunter and Kendrec Ferrara kept the Tritons in the ...

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:49:28 GMT


Chicago Tribune

Shore things
Chicago Tribune
For playing: Former resident Jimmy Buffett wasn't singing about Key West in "Margaritaville," but there is plenty of attitude changing available in the self-named Conch Republic. Before heading for the beach, get a rental bike or moped and cruise the ...


Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:14:09 GMT


DeVos clinches victory at Key West regatta
MiamiHerald.com
AP KEY WEST, Fla. -- Michigan sailor Doug DeVos and his Quantum Racing team have clinched victory in the 52 Class at the Key West 2012 sailing regatta off the Florida Keys. DeVos of Grand Rapids, with tactician Terry Hutchinson of Annapolis, Md., ...
Key West regatta down to the wire for several classesSun-Sentinel (blog)

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Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:20:38 GMT


Key West Seaplanes Service to Little Palm Island Recognized by International ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Key West Seaplanes private seaplane charter service to Little Palm Island is recognized in FLYING Magazine, the most prestigious international aviation magazine. In the December, 2011 edition, Key West Seaplanes private seaplane service to Little Palm ...

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Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:03:28 GMT


Feds give Key West $500000 for marina upgrade
KeysNet
By KeysNet Staff A $500000 federal grant award, announced Thursday by US Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, plus a $400000 local match, will pay for major improvements at Key West's Garrison Bight Marina. City staff, working with counterparts at ...


Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:13:25 GMT


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