The Red Barn Theater in Key West is celebrating 30 wonderful years with their 2010 season! Over the years, many famous playwrights, musicians, and actors, have been a part of what was happening in the theater. Jimmy Buffet, Richard Wilbur (U.S. Poet Laureate), and Tennessee Williams have included
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03/17/2010
Key West is well known for various reasons! Shining sunsets, fantastic architecture and famous people are just a few things that come to mind when people think of Key West. But what we are most proud of is our philosophy of One Human Family! The people of Key West have always been warm and welcom
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03/14/2010
Right now there is a lot going on in the real estate market. Home buyer tax credits, low prices and low interest rates have many first time home buyers ready to take the ownership plunge. With all the excitement and incentives, don't forget the basics when it comes to closing on your Key West hom
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03/10/2010
There are many reasons why living in Key West is such an amazing experience, but one of the most spectacular things you will find in the Florida Keys is our coral reef. The Florida Reef is the ONLY living coral reef in the continental United States. It is home to some of the Keys most colorful re
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03/03/2010
A year or two ago you could easily purchase a home with no down payment. Everybody was doing it! Search for your dream home, make an offer, and move in. Those were the days! Times have certainly changed. Lenders have strengthened their standards and not only is a down payment expected, it is requ
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02/27/2010
The goal of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was to help save jobs and benefit the local communities. Here in Key West and throughout the Florida Keys we have seen the benefits from the program. In the Keys a total of 15.5 million dollars is being used to do things such as pay teachers,
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02/25/2010
If you haven't found anything to do this weekend, head down to Key West for the Old Island Days Art Festival! This annual art festival brings in over 100 artists to the area. It is a two day event starting February 27th. Exhibitors will include painters, photographers, sculptors and more! The exh
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02/23/2010
There are many great reasons to buy a home in Key West! Beautiful surroundings, ocean views, and the island life are just a few that come to mind. The home buyer's tax credit ($8,000 for first time buyers or $6,500 for repeat buyers) is another reason why now is a great time to buy or sell your h
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02/20/2010
About 70 miles west of Key West lies a beautiful set of islands that are often overlooked by many tourists: the Dry Tortugas. A US National Park, this group of seven islands was once the known as the Guardian of the Gulf. Famous for its pirate stories, military past, and rumors of gold, this is
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02/18/2010
Raising the score in Key West doesn't mean rooting for the Miami Heat in an upcoming NBA game! It is referring to getting the most out of your credit score. As we discussed recently, credit scores determine not only if you get a loan, but also how much you will be paying in interest over the life
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02/16/2010