Islamorada

Circuit Court Judge Overrules Islamorada

2007-08-30T06:56:00.000-04:00

A Monroe County circuit court judge berated Islamorada and one of its attorneys for rejecting a liquor license that no village code, zoning or regulation prohibits.Circuit Court Judge Luis Garcia said the village should have approved the application filed by Two Martini's LLC, which wants to open an upscale wine, cheese and liquor store in the center of town. "In this case, all of the substantial

Islamorada Trashier Then Expected

2007-08-25T22:50:00.000-04:00

Starting in October, Islamorada residents will have to curb how much garbage they throw away. There is now no limit to how much garbage residents can put out to be collected every week, but beginning Oct. 1, they will be limited to six 32-gallon cans or six bundles, or a combination of both, said Bruce Williams, general manger of Onyx Waste Services, the village's solid-waste disposal company.

Real Shark Attack @ Islamorada's Founder's Park

2007-08-20T20:42:00.000-04:00

A 52-year-old man is recovering from extensive injuries he suffered after an encounter with a shark in the Keys.The unidentified man received extensive injuries from under his arm to his waist after the shark attack.Rescue crews airlifted the Islamorada man from Mariner's Hospital to Jackson Memorial Hospital after being attacked by the shark while swimming near Founder's Park.del.icio.us - Digg

New Poker Card Room Opens in Islamorada

2007-08-16T19:25:00.000-04:00

Wednesday, East Coast Poker Club opened a card room in Islamorada. They are in the old Anthony's Clothing building next to Lorelei restaurant at MM 82 bayside.They are starting up a Texas Hold'em Poker league with players awarded points that can earn you a place in periodic tournaments with various prizes. I haven't seen all the particulars on the types of prizes and such but am hoping for the

Village loses Seabreeze Redevelopment Case

2007-06-13T16:24:00.000-04:00

Islamorada has less than 30 days to appeal a court decision forcing it to begin processing a redevelopment application for its largest trailer park. The Village Council erred in 2004 when it voted to put Seabreeze Mobile Home Park under a citywide moratorium on mobile home park redevelopment, Judge Luis Garcia wrote in his June 4 ruling. The village instituted the moratorium, which remains in

Rain Barrel Artists Village Going Strong

2007-06-12T16:03:00.000-04:00

Three decades strong and beloved by resident artists and art lovers alike, the Rain Barrel Artists Village in Islamorada was the vision of owner Carol Cutshall, a transplant from Pennsylvania who came to the Keys 35 years ago for a two-week vacation and never went home. Once here, she decided to create an artist colony in the Upper Keys where local artists could work and residents and visitors

Front Desk Supervisor - Cheeca Lodge

2007-04-21T16:17:00.000-04:00

Front Desk SupervisorDate Posted: Apr 21, 2007Company: Cheeca Lodge & SpaIndustry: HotelJob Location: US - FL - IslamoradaBonus: NoManagement Position: YesEntry Level Position: NoDescription: Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features/services, hours of operation, all room types, layout, decor, location, all room rates, special packages and promotions, daily house count &

Holiday Isle has Easter Resurrection

2007-04-11T22:51:00.000-04:00

Holiday Isle was originally scheduled to be demolished this month, but that was rolled back to the summer, and then it was announced that reservations would be accepted throughout this year. Ceebraid Signal announced in a press release that weak sales forced them to switch gears after only two months, despite a lavish launch that included glossy full-page newspaper supplements for the planned

Islamorada Dream House Giveaway in 2008

2007-04-07T16:18:00.000-04:00

For more than a decade, viewers of Home & Garden Television shows have had a recurring dream - winning a new luxury home that the cable network builds, furnishes and gives away each year. From Maine to the Rockies to the Georgia coast, HGTV's "dream homes" have showcased high-end style and high-end locations.Now it's the Upper Keys' turn.On March 18, HGTV announced that the 12th annual Dream Home

Another Land Use Lawsuit Looming

2007-03-08T21:41:00.000-05:00

A merchant whose attempt to open a liquor store on Upper Matecumbe Key was blocked in January by the Islamorada Village Council is fighting back. Michael Thaler entered a Jan. 11 hearing about his application for a liquor license armed with a recommendation for approval from the village Planning Department.But he didn't have the backing of the public, and several residents spoke against allowing

The Last Word Coming Thursday

2007-03-07T21:20:00.000-05:00

Village Manager Gary Word won't be the next manager of the west coast Florida town of Treasure Island.But as the Village Council prepares for a Thursday discussion about the qualifications it would look for in a new manager, Word isn't ready to say if he will accept council members' offer to rescind his January resignation, effective April 6."As I indicated to the council, I still want some time

The Colony Resort Condo

2007-03-06T19:49:00.000-05:00

The Colony, Islamorada brings the resort condo concept to the Florida Keys. The Colony is located on Upper Matecumbe Key, one of the four islands which make up Islamorada Village of Islands which is renowned for sport fishing opportunities. The Colony will have two separate areas, Oceanside, a resort condo facing the Atlantic Ocean and a boat basin with day slips for 30 boats. The Gulfside

Islamorada to Welcome Walgreens & Publix?

2007-03-02T22:10:00.000-05:00

In a ruling that could change the face of Islamorada, a judge has struck down the village’s controversial anti-chain store law.U.S. District Court Judge James Lawrence King on Wednesday declared unconstitutional the portion of Islamorada’s Formula Retail Ordinance that forbids chain stores larger than 2,000 square feet from opening within village boundaries. The ruling does not affect Islamorada’

Islamorada Sand Bar Rule Proposals

2007-02-24T19:38:00.000-05:00

With Memorial Day and the Fourth of July on the horizon, the Village Council this week will consider stronger regulations to control boat parties that form at the Whale Harbor sandbar over those holiday weekends.The proposal would limit the size and number of vessels that could be moored together at the sandbar for holidays and special events — such as the former Bartenders Week at Holiday Isle —

Last Word May Not Have Been Heard - Yet

2007-02-24T18:58:00.000-05:00

Gary Word might not be too nice to be in Islamorada after all. Four out of five Village Council members on Thursday told the village manager they don't want him to resign — six weeks after he did so at the vice mayor's urging. Word's resignation, effective April 6, prompted community activist Van Cadenhead, in a line that has become something of a catch phrase, to ask, "What's a nice guy like

Islamorada Sewer System Facing Fines

2006-12-23T13:17:00.000-05:00

Florida's lead environmental agency has told the Islamorada Village if Islands to correct the problems with the Plantation Key Colony sewer system or risk fines of up to $10,000 per violation per day. In a Monday warning issued by the Department of Environmental Protection, Director of District Management Jon M. Inglehart, lists four violations found during a Nov. 30 inspection of the system.The

Islamorada Sewer Backups Continue

2006-11-30T07:11:00.000-05:00

During the week ending Sunday, 11-19-06, seven sewer failures were reported and sewage backed up into one home, Village Manager Gary Word wrote in a Nov. 21 e-mail to the Village Council. The number of backups actually was higher than that — either two or three, according to Orlando Hernandez, the village's utilities manager. Word on Monday said billing would begin as expected. More than half

Paradise Lost, Unincorporate!

2006-11-29T09:52:00.000-05:00

Registered voters have begun receiving mailed petitions calling for the village to unincorporate. "Paradise Lost, Unincorporate," the petition screams in large, bold-faced lettering, before launching into a scathing analysis of Islamorada governance. "A committee of voters has been established to abolish the villages of Islamorada," it reads. "... Anyone who signs this petition will remain

Return to Islamorada - Review

2006-11-27T07:02:00.000-05:00

Return to Islamorada by John F DillonAnyone who has ever sailed or operated a small boat will find something they can relate to in this funny,historical,and sometimes serious,novel. If you Know the Florida Keys,you will recognize many locations, if not, you will want to see them when you finish this great read. The characters are well developed, they will have you laughing but also tug at your

Islamorada Events 11-27 to 12-3

2006-11-26T08:23:00.000-05:00

Florida Keys Holiday FestivalFriday, Dec. 1, 6-10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Founder’s Park, MM 87. Holiday parade, Christmas tree lighting featuring an appearance from Santa and real snow. For information: 664-4503.A Lignumvitae ChristmasSaturday-Sunday, Dec. 2-3, 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at the historic Matheson House, a short boat ride from Robbie’s, MM 77.5 bayside. $15 donation

TIB Amphitheater in Islamorada Opens

2006-11-26T08:22:00.000-05:00

A free concert, featuring marches of famed American composer John Philip Sousa, inaugurated a new million-dollar outdoor performing arts amphitheater in the Florida Keys Sunday and Sousa's great-grandson was featured at the event.Festivities featured Keith Brion and his New Sousa Band at the TIB Amphitheater, situated at Islamorada’s Founders Park. Located at the heart of Founders Park, the

Village Meetings 11-27 thru 12-1

2006-11-26T08:19:00.000-05:00

November 28, 2006 – Tuesday *Near Shore Water Citizens’ Support Committee’s Sub-Committee Meeting(Regarding Sand Bar Issues)7:30 AM at Tropical Café, 90701 Old Highway, Tavernier, FL November 28, 2006 – Tuesday *Special Call Village Council Joint Meeting with Charter Review Committee5:30 PM at Islamorada Fire Station 20, 81850 Overseas Hwy, Second Floor, Islamorada, FL November 28, 2006 –

Islamorada Boat Center Jobs

2006-11-24T17:43:00.000-05:00

Outboard technician - Islamorada Boat Center in the Florida Keys has an opening for an experienced full time technician. Continuing education provided, top pay, incentive bonuses. Phone, email or apply in person. Date available: August 12th.2006. Salary: negotiable. Call 305-664-2777 iboatsales@aol.com Date Posted: August 10, 2006.More Florida Keys Jobsdel.icio.us - Digg This

Bye Bye Holiday Isle

2006-11-23T08:23:00.000-05:00

A plan to replace the Upper Keys' most famous party spot with an upscale resort named Ocanos has won approval from the Village Council. Demolition of Holiday Isle Resort could begin as soon as April, said Bill Fountain, representative for developer Ceebraid Signal Corp. Ocanos will feature 151 hotel condominium suites, a spa, 16,500 square feet of retail space, two restaurants and an oceanside

Last Chance Oceanfront Home - Islamorada Real Estate

2006-11-23T07:15:00.000-05:00

Price $315,000Location 84961 Overseas Hwy. #14, Islamorada, FL 33036MLS# 534979Info Phone# (305)289-6515Great opportunity to purchase a direct oceanfront property with a cute 1 bedroom, 1 bath Park Model Trailer at the unheard of price of $315,000. Includes oceanfront common area peninsula, plus boat ramp rights, plus common area boat dockage, plus an oceanfront tiki. Must see to