In 1995, when I was the new Key West city attorney, Duck Tours sued the city for allegedly allowing Historic Tours of America a sightseeing monopoly, so I asked the City Commission in an executive session for instruction. Only one misreported phrase, rather than the entire transcript of that 1995 session, was shown to the jury in the 2005 Ducks trial, and I've been maligned by the constant repetition of the phrase ever since.
Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 11:07 AM EST
The Montessori Children's School of Key West would like to thank all the parent volunteers who helped make our recent fundraisers not only possible, but huge successes, as well. These were the pre-Goombay dock party aboard a Sebago catamaran, the Fantasy Fest liquor booth on Duval Street and the Children's Day food booth at Bayview Park.
Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 11:07 AM EST
Well, the tax bills have gone out and the comments are flying. "How much did yours go up?" is the frequent refrain. In a short period of time, it's a little obvious that we are paying substantially more for just "being here."
Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 11:07 AM EST
The Head Start-Prekindergarten Department at Stanley Switlik Elementary School would like to thank the Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation for its generous award of a $500 scholarship. This money will be used to fund a monthly home literacy program.
Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 11:07 AM EST
To the Editor: I read your editorial “Highway patrol should ease up on bridge speed traps.” I totally agree that the highway patrol is ineffective in their “ticketing” effort, and our “guests” may not come back.
Posted: Friday, November 06, 2009 11:00 AM EST
Citizens Not Serfs is writing to reiterate the importance of ensuring that Christine Hurley, the prospective appointee to the county Growth Management Division director position, is publicly committed to supporting the Keys' designation as an Area of Critical State Concern and equally committed to permanent prohibition of all new structures taller than 35 feet.
Posted - Wednesday, November 04, 2009 02:52 PM EST
Kudos from the board and members of Green Living & Energy Education to all of the people who worked together to bring the coveted All-American Road designation through the National Scenic Byways Program to our own U.S.1 -- mile marker 110 to zero and as far as the eye can see on either side. It was a long process that required a 39-page application, more than a year of planning and a lot of background work to make the grade.
Posted - Wednesday, November 04, 2009 02:50 PM EST
Once again, I witnessed three dogs left in their owner's car for over 45 minutes.
Posted - Wednesday, November 04, 2009 02:55 PM EST
I would like to publicly thank the Marathon Yacht Club for its generous donation to Independence Cay; we serve hot lunches to the hungry of Marathon at no charge. During recent remodeling, the yacht club set aside a steam table capable of maintaining food temperatures during serving.
Posted - Wednesday, November 04, 2009 02:53 PM EST
I am an English-born Australian citizen who has been vacationing in Islamorada with my family on and off for more than 22 years. We have in the past and still do own a vacation home there.
Posted - Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:07 AM EDT
