Did you know that the 15th oldest surviving lighthouse in the country still stands near the southernmost point in Key West? The Key West Lighthouse has been witness to many a storm and event since it was built in 1847. Today visitors can climb 88 steps up a circular stairway to the deck to view m
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07/16/2011
During the month of June 2011, there were 445 properties actively listed in the Key West real estate market. Of these properties, 137 were contingent or pending on the last day of the month, and 40 properties had been sold. This continues to be GOOD NEWS compared to the same month last year. Ther
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07/10/2011
Schwartz realty to buy Century 21 firm By KAREN QUIST kquist@keynoter.com Posted - Friday, July 08, 2011 11:00 AM EDT Two big names in Florida Keys real estate will become one in a deal scheduled to close July 15. Schwartz Property Sales is purchasing the assets of Century 21 Keysearch for an und
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07/09/2011
"Today's the Day!" was the daily mantra of the legendary treasure hunter, Mel Fisher, and on July 20, 1985 off the shore of Key West his dream came true. After a 16-year search, the $450 million treasure trove from the sunken Spanish galleon the Atocha was found. Key West will honor Mel Fisher
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07/07/2011
Key West has many wonderful choices to celebrate America's independence! I think we often get so caught up in the picnic plans, family gatherings, and fireworks that we forget what we are celebrating. Let us never take our freedom and independence for granted. On this special holiday - the Fou
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06/30/2011
This may not be your typical tourist stop, but I recommend that all visitors take a stroll through our Key West Cemetery. You will find that some of the most colorful characters in Key West's history "took their humor to their grave". Not only does Gloria Russell's grave marker declare, "I'm just
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06/26/2011
Key West weddings are becoming one of the islands top events! What a backdrop for a wedding - turquoise water, white sand, and a sunset rated on the world's top-ten list. There are even vows written to reflect the setting, "As we stand witness beside the ocean tide, may your love always be as con
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06/21/2011
We hear so much bad news about teenagers - bad news makes headlines. But for every teen who is headed in the wrong direction, I'm convinced there are at least 10 who are not making headlines, but are doing good deeds, getting good grades, and heading on to a good future! KeysWeekly.com asked eac
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06/19/2011
Local Key West resident, Eric Holowacz, had a vision - to create support for the local art scene and give encouragement to future artists. His vision became reality with The Studios of Key West (TSKW). Currently under the direction of Jay Scott, the mission of supporting artists and the creative
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06/15/2011
On January 22, 1912, for the first time ever, Key West was connected to the mainland of Florida as the first train on the Overseas Railroad steamed into the terminal. What an engineering marvel had been completed! The railroad's tracks stretched 100 miles out into open waters and the feat was so
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06/10/2011
