Key West city commissioners on Thursday passed the first reading of a template franchise agreement but stopped short of approving a specific agreement with Boston-based City View Trolleys.
Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 11:00 AM EST
Business & Real Estate
Rita Irwin, the executive director of the Dolphin Research Center, has been re-elected to chair the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, the agency responsible for tourism marketing of the Florida Keys and Key West.
Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 08:00 AM EST
Rachel Tomko displays some of the unique gifts at Out of the Blue Emporium, which recently opened in Key Largo.
The new shop in Plaza 103, at mile marker 103 bayside, is first and foremost an art gallery featuring works from paintings to sculptures to jewelry crafted by local artisans.
Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 08:00 AM EST
- New amusement parlor caters to adults
Players sit at a bank of video games in the new Vegas Fun parlor in Key Largo.
At the Tradewinds Plaza in Key Largo, the strip of darkened windows brings curious shoppers to the upper level to peek inside.
Posted - Friday, November 06, 2009 11:00 AM EST
- When the going gets tough, local businesses get creative
As the low season lingers, local businesses are continuing to explore ways to expand their business, stay afloat and even turn a profit. Several successful strategies include increasing community involvement, taking goods to consumers and partnering with other businesses.
Posted - Wednesday, November 04, 2009 10:06 AM EST
- IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Flowers by J&J, Marathon
Danielle Lebo says Flowers by J&J has flowers for every budget, plus a deal on roses for Marathon locals.
Danielle Lebo brings 20 years of floral design experience to her new role at the helm of Flowers by J&J.
Posted - Wednesday, November 04, 2009 09:59 AM EST
- IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Kitchen & Bath Specialists, Tavernier
Kitchen & Bath Specialists owner Doe Winslow says these cabinets are made of eco-friendly materials, including sustainable American hardwood.
Kitchen & Bath Specialists’ owner Doe Winslow says her Tavernier-based firm can cater to homeowners’ growing interest in eco-friendly products.
Posted - Monday, November 02, 2009 03:23 PM EST
- Publix to start labeling local food
Jessie Capote’s father started growing boniato, or the Cuban sweet potato, on five acres of land off Krome Avenue in Homestead more than 40 years ago. Around the same time, a few miles west, Lynn Chaffin’s father-in-law began his own farm of vine-ripened tomatoes.
Posted - Monday, November 02, 2009 03:21 PM EST
- Keys GLEE to help ‘green’ firms
Carole Stevens, executive director of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Nicole Medina, Green Living & Energy Education board member, and Erica Garrick-Rodriguez, president of the chamber, pose Monday with the chamber's new green business certification.
With a few changes — different light bulbs, an extra degree on the thermostat and fewer ceiling fans running — the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce is saving nearly $25 on its monthly electric bill.
Posted - Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:18 AM EDT
- Two more hotels join pilot water conservation program
The Days Inn Oceanfront Resort in Islamorada and Big Pine Fishing Lodge on Big Pine Key are the latest hotels to participate in the South Florida Water Management District's Water CHAMP program.
Posted - Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:18 AM EDT
