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Volume 23 * Issue 10 * October 1, 2017
Thomas (Tip) O'Neill - former U.S. Congressman
Speaker of the House: "All politics is local." |
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September 21, 2017 – Middle Keys – Larry Shaffer: Hurricanes Hurricane Irma crushed the City of Marathon in the Florida Keys. Hurricane Maria caused many of us to fear it would turn toward us. Well, Hurricane Maria. walked itself up the Eastern Seaboard. We missed Hurricane Maria. Having two storms within the same month was a scary proposition. We decided to escape to Clermont, Florida. That is close to Orlando. There wasn’t much to do except to watch TV and eat. I managed to lose 3 pounds. My family did the same thing. After some number of days; it was time to pack up and go home. Besides packing, we had pets to deal with. Two birds, one dog, and two cats. The two cats hate the pet carrier and loud noises. Once we got going, traffic was light. We still worried about what we would find at our home. We got home and the exterior was undamaged, but one soffit had blown off. We have an elevator without power. The outside freezer had it door blown off. The compound seems to be in good shape, except for debris from trees and other plant life. And just to make us happy, we have a small termite problem. We were very lucky. All over town there are good buildings and some very bad. Services are slowly coming online. The Post Office Boxes are available if you have any. Publix is good. They are running low on several kinds of goods. I was lucky to find everything that I wanted. Cable is out. Now I must find something to do. I get some TV from our family hotspots. A hotspot is a cell phone setup to provide TV and internet. The AT&T store can help you. AT&T put up cell phone towers. We are building a hurricane kit for next time.
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AdvertisersLe Fe Cigars Corp.
10959 Overseas HWY
Marathon, FL 33050
786.227.3950
robertolafe@gmail.com
www.lafecigars.com
For four generations the La Fe Family has hand rolled some of the finest cigars you may ever have the pleasure to smoke. | Marathon Lady
73' Marathon Lady at dock
US 1 at Vaca Cut Bridge, mile marker 53
Marathon Florida Keys
305.743.5580
www.marathonlady.net | Time Out Magazine * Florida Keys & Homestead/Florida City Monthly Guide
304-289-3936 * Published & Distributed in the Keys since 1988 * www.thekeyshookup.com | Easy Does It Hair Shop
@ 1-305-743-3934 USA
Across from Home Depot
at mile marker 49.5 | Fred's Beds & Furniture
Call 305-743-7277 * Fax 305-396-4596 * E-mail sales@fredsbeds.com * www.fredsbeds.com |  Gemini Printing
Now 23 cents!
ph: (305)743-6732
fax: (305)743-6724
GeminiPrinting.com
Florida Keys printing experts Mixing ink & ideas to help promote your business or event is what we do... From rack cards, business cards & invitations to full-color catalogs and brochures, you can rely on the pros at Gemini Printing for prompt service & affordable rates. | Duncan Auto Mall
PH (305) 294-5126 * FAX (305) 296-6986 * I want a brand new Mustang, of course!
 | Tilden's Scuba Center
 Tilden's Scuba Center http://tildensscubacenter.com
Mile Marker 49.5
4650 Overseas Hwy. • Marathon, FL 33050
Toll-Free: 888-SCUBA-FL (888-728-2235)
Phone: 305-743-7255 • Fax: 305-743-7257
Email: info@tildensscubacenter.com | Jolly Roger Trailer Park
59275 Overseas Highway
Marathon , Florida 33050
Phone: Toll Free: (800) 995-1525
Fax: (Not Available)
E-Mail: infopa@jrtp.com
Website: www.jrtp.com | Discount Divers/Bed & Breakfast 
Discount Divers/Bed & Breakfast, 10800 Overseas HWY, Marathon, FL 33050; 866-743-6054
http://www.discountdiversbandb.com CaptEcoEd@aol.com | All Keys Computers (305) 743-1875 | LGM Original Swiveler Flag Poles
www.OriginalSwiveler.com
Lmattos@originalswiveler.com
 | Sol Shine Yoga Marathon Florida
843.830-0428 | Marathon Recycling Inc
  Marathon @ LINDAHL STREET & 107th St Gulf, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 872-6000
Also Big Pine Key @ 77 Industrial Rd,
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-4844 | Floridamingo
 Home Decor, Gifts & Accessories30362 Overseas Highway, Big Pine, Florida Keys
MM 30.3 Oceanside 305-396-7503 * FloridamingoHomeDecor@AOL.com
Open Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM http://www.floridamingo.com/ |  Keys Quality Canvas
69 53RD Street Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-4252 | Jean's Dollar Store $$
65 53rd Street Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-3106
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JBaGXQNkQ4 | Hogfish Realty
204 107th Street Gulf #3
Marathon, FL 33050
ph.305.280.2030 * holly@hollyinthekeys.com | Frank Ledbetter Metal Art
 3420 Fowl River Rd. Theodore, AL 36582
Frank Cell: 251-232-2860
Marketing/Manager: Terri Ledbetter
Terri Cell: 251-232-4006
http://www.frankledbetter.com
| Molten Glass Designs
850-496-3528
E-mail: pollyconc@cox.net
http://moltenglassdesigns.com
1495 Cedar St
Niceville, FL 32578 |  We customize to suit your needs, watch your home when you are away. For Banks/Mortgage companies, Real Estate Agents that need someone to watch your inventory. Licensed, insured, bonded.
www.HomeWatchKeys.com
Vicki Tashjian: Phone 305-304-3830 * Fax 305-289-3115 | Florida Keys Vacations
305-395-4370 * fax 305-289-3115
www.flakeysvacations.com
FlaKeysVacations@bellsouth.net
We'll help you get the vacation you're dreaming of | | Christina's Boutique
 10990 Overseas HWY
Marathon, FL 33050
Between Bealls & Office Depot 305-289-3222
ChristinasBoutique@rocketmail.com
Clothing Jewelry Purses Sunglasses Cosmetics Sandals | Forgotten Felines PO Box 504426, Marathon, FL 33050 www.KeysForgottenFeleines.org * keysforgottenfelines@live.com Caring for Homeless Cats in the Florida Keys | Signs by Renee
 305-743-5151
72 Coco Plum Dr., Marathon, FL 33050
sign graphic example only
| Sea Wiz Marine
Sea Wiz Marine
71 53rd Street Marathon Florida 33050
http://www.seawizmarine.com/
seawizmarine@hotmail.com
(305) 289-4044 | Marine Connection
1.877.497.2552 * West Palm Beach, FL * Ft. Lauderdale, FL * International * About Us * Contact Us *
YouTube * Facebook * Twitter | | FOOD for THOUGHT www.foodforthoughtflkeys.com Natural Food Store & Healthy Living Marketplace:
Mon – Sat 8:30-6, Closed Sunday Organic Cafe:
Mon – Sat 8:30 -5:45, Closed Sunday 5800 Overseas Hwy, Suite 23
Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-3297 | Marathon BoatYard www.MarathonBoatYard.com
305-743-6341
888-726-9004
2059 Overseas HWY
Marathon FL 33050 | R. Hendrick Construction
 Restoring the Keys... One Crack at a Time
* Specializing in Concrete Repair
* rhendrickconstruction.com
* Middle Keys 305-289-1001
* Upper Keys 305-664-9300 |  Freeman Automotive
10455 Overseas Hwy,
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-2646Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat - Sun Closed | Stanley Steemer
Demetrius Roach
Keys General Manager
PO Box 430641
Big Pine Key, FL 33043Beyond Carpet Cleaning Carpet \ Tile & Grout \ Hardwood \Upholstery \ Water Restoration \ Stone \ Flooring Sales \ Leather 1-800-783-3637
305.872.7377 ext 242
fax 305.872.1001
cell 305.304.5647
demertrius.roach@steemer.com
www.stanleysteemer.com | Dana's Air Conditioning
(305) 289-9498 Fully Lic. #CAC056642 and Insured
Commercial • Residential • Service Agreements
P.O. Box 500786 • Marathon, FL 33050 danasac@bellsouth.net
http://danasairconditioning.com/ Dana's Air Conditioning has been in business since 1992. We are a family owned and operated air conditioning business that specializes in the unique needs of the Keys. We install, service, and repair both residential and light commercial equipment. |  Marathon FL
All Keys Glass
http://www.AllKeysGlass.com
Contact All Keys Glass today at 305-743-7800,
fax us at 305-743-7170, or email
allkeysglassinc@bellsouth.net for all of your
residential glass, auto glass, & commercial glass replacements & installations in Marathon, FL.
WINDOWS & DOORS, NEW & REPAIRS, FRAMELESS SHOWER ENCLOSURES, FURNITURE GLASS, PLEXIGLASS & LEXAN.
Licensed & Insured #SP3799 & MV62849 | My Place Or Yours?
Computer Consultant * 305-394-0184 * Buying options * repairs * on site services * specializes in building computers from scratch, & much more * www.myplaceoryours.biz
5171 Overseas HWY #501833 * Marathon FL 33050-9998 | THE STUFFED PIG, INC. RESTAURANT & TIKI
http://www.thestuffedpig.com/
3520 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-4059, 6519
E-Mail kd1559@aol.com
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Criminal Law
p: 305 743 2288
f: 305 743 9272
Contact Us
9703 Overseas Highway
Marathon Florida
33050-3342
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about out qualifications and experience.
| Sunshine KeyRV
Resort & Marina
38801 Overseas HWY, Big Pine Key, FL 33043 | The www.FloridaKeysJournal.com LLC beats out all other advertisements for coverage, numbers, and quality. The rates are quite reasonable and beats out all others for cost and value. Call 305.743.9648 or email us. | Keys Grafix & Sign
11400 Overseas Hwy #105 Marathon FL Keys
 |  Grassy Key RV & Resort
58671 Overseas Hwy,
Grassy Key, FL 33050
(305) 289-1606 www.grassykeyrvpark.com |  Keys RV Park
6099 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida Keys
(305)743-5164
keyrv.org
| Keys Cycles Bike Rental * Parts & Service * www.KeysCycles.com
Specializing in Harley Davidson; U-Haul Dealer as well
305-743-0445 * 2040 Overseas Hwy * MM48 Gulf * Marathon FL 33050 | Keys Animal Hospital
11425 Overseas Hwy.,
Marathon, FL 33050
Phone: 305-743-6250
Email Us
http://keysanimalhospital.com/ | BestBetSportfishing.com
BOOK YOUR CHARTER TODAY
phone 305-395-1376 * email bestbetsportfishing@hotmail.com
Welcome aboard Best Bet Sportfishing, your source for a memorable Florida Keys fishing experience. Docked in Key Colony Beach (Marathon), in the heart of the Middle Keys, Best Bet Sportfishing offers reef, wreck, offshore and tarpon trips for anglers of all ages and skill levels, specializing in live bait, light tackle techniques. | Coconut Telegraph
www.BigPineKey.com
PO Box 431775
Big Pine Key, FL 33043-1755
island@bigpinekey.com | Docs Tattooz
10935 Overseas HWY
Marathon FL 33050
305-289-INK1 [4651] |  Kandios Sweets & Treats Ice Cream & More
305-747-9644
near main post office
click here for brochure |
|  Prop Tech
Phone: (305) 743-4004
210 20th Street, Old Town
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-4004 | Frank's Grill 11400 Overseas Highway 113th Street Gulfside in Town Square Mall Marathon FL 33050
www.FranksGrillMarathon.com Call (305) 289-7772 for reservations or carryout.
http://www.franksgrillmarathon.com/FRANKS_GRILL/Lunch_Menu.html
http://www.franksgrillmarathon.com/FRANKS_GRILL/Dinner_Menu.html
 |  Baricci Cafe
61 53rd Street Ocean
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 517-6732 | Giolas Beauty Shop
(305) 289-0014
61 53rd Street Ocean,
Marathon, FL 33050
| Keyzee Tiki Vacation Rental
   your home away from home Steve & Patty Bridges 305-900-0228 Patty bridges900@gmail.com
900 101st St. Ocean 305-481-0116 Steve www.homeway.com
Marathon FL 33050 property #3470260 |  Alo Jewelers
5175 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL33050-2620
(305) 743-9383 | Headhunter Hair & Nail Salon (305) 743-9917 5177 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL | True Conch INC 305-509-1933 305-481-8554 | Stingray Boats
STINGRAY BOATS
625 Railroad Ave.
Hartsville, SC 29551
Stingray is family oriented. When you become a Stingray owner you join a larger family that consists of highly skilled employees, professional and competent dealers, and many other proud Stingray owners. | Curly's COFFEE Co.
Use your Customer Rewards Card
Buy 10 cups, get your 11th one FREE!
11601 Overseas Highway
Marathon Florida 33050
305-735-4112
curly@curlyscoffee.com
www.curlyscoffee.com | Collector's Corner
"Let Us Put Your Name On It!"
305-743-4456Town Square Mall
Marathon Florida Keys
Trophies, Tee Shirts, Magnetic Signs, Business cards, & www.putyournameonanything.com | | The UPS Store We Can Print That
 | Kayaks & Bikes 
*
www.wheels-2-go.com
* gary@wheels-2-go.com
* 305-289-4279Checkout Kokomo Joe's Jet Ski Rentals.
Make reservations @ www.kokomojoesrentals.com.
305 - 393 - 4494 * another fine company from Kayaks & Bikes | | Tyrone's Mobil Car Wash detailing, cleaning cloth seats, he does so much in little time. You can't beat that 
Tyrone's Mobile Car Wash & Detail
☼☺☻☺☼
@1-305-731-4301 USA | Cannon Mobile  Marine 700 39th Street Gulf
Marathon, FL 33050
Dockside service for Mercury & Yamaha
Call Gary Cannon (305) 395-1960
or email him at boatmangc@bellsouth.net | Driftwood Marina & Storage
13900 Overseas HWY
Marathon,
Florida Keys 305-289-0432
www.driftwoodmarine.com | Driftwood Pizza & Subs
10875 Overseas HWY
Marathon, Florida Keys
305-743-8770
www.facebook.com/Driftwoodpizzasubs |  Leigh Ann's Coffee Shop
www.leighannscoffeehouse.com
301 Sadowski Causeway,
Key Colony Beach FL 33051
305-743-2001,
305-743-6676,
Fax 305-509-7730
send us an e-mail: lac79@bellsouth.net
| Ed Krane's
Email Blast Call me Ed Krane at 954-448-4324 or write back EK10@aol.com.
Krane's Email Blast: https://www.facebook.com/EDKRANE10 | XFireWeb.com
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We are located at:
Town Square Mall
11400 Overseas Highway, Suite 121
Marathon, Florida 33050
(305) 743-4603 * www.CashFlowGuns.com
 | Keys Channel 88 www.FloridaKeysTelevision.com
 | | Niles Sales & Service 
3500 N Roosevelt Blvd
Key West FL 33040
(305) 294-1003
www.nilesauto.com
| Edward Jones
Making Sense of Investing
LESLIE A VALANT (305) 289-3925 my page
contact me 30646 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
Big Pine, FL 33043
 | Marathon Cleaners
9051 Overseas Hwy,
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-5142 * Mon - Fri 8 - 5 * Wed 8 - Noon
Sat & Sun Closed * Open Since 1957 * 3rd Generation
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ACRONYMS: ACOE | Army Corps of Engineers | AYSO | American Youth Soccer Organization | BPAS | Building Permit Allocation System | BPW | Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc | CAMP | Creative Arts and Music Program | CATF | Citizen's Advisory Task Force | CDBG | Community Development Block Grant | CBPAS | Commercial Building Permit Allocation System | CWHIP | Community Workforce Housing Innovation Pilot Program | DAV | Disabled American Veterans | DCA | Florida Department of Community Affairs | ECMC | Educational Coalition for Monroe County | EMS | Emergency Medical Services | EMT | Emergency Medical Technician [Paramedic] | EOC | Emergency Operations Center | ER | Emergency Room | FAA | Federal Aviation Administrator | FDEP | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | FDOH | Florida Department of Health | FDOT | Florida Department of Transportation | FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency | FIRM | Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe County | FKAA | Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority | FKSPCA | Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | | FKCC | Florida Keys Community College | | FKEC | Florida Keys Electric Cooperative | | FKSCA | Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance | FKWAF | Florida Keys Wastewater Assistance Foundation | FLUM | Future Land Use Map | FRDAP | Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program | FWC | Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission | GCMK | Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys | GIS | Geographic Information System | GLEE | Green Living & Energy Education | GSG | Government Services Group | H4H | Habitat for Humanity | HOA | Home Owners Association | HR | Human Resources | HUD | US Department of Housing and Urban Development | ICLEI | International Council Local Environment Initiative | I-G | Industrial General | IS | Improved Subdivision | ILA | Interlocal Agreement | ISD | Improved Subdivision Duplex | IT | Information Technology | LDRs | Land Development Regulations required by the Comprehensive Plan | LLC | Limited Liability Corporation | MCSO | Monroe County Sheriff's Office | MGS | Marathon Garbage Service | MHS | Marathon High School | MHT | Matecumbe Historical Trust | MKCLT | Middle Keys Community Land Trust | MSTU | Municipal Service Taxing Unit | MU | Mixed Use | MUC | Mixed Use Commercial | NIMBY | Not In My Back Yard | NROGO | Non-Residential Permit Allocation System | NSW | Near Shore Waters Advisory Committee | P | Public | PSA | Public Service Announcement | PIO | Public Information Officer | OVHOA | Overseas Village Home Owners Association | RBPAS | Residential Building Permit Allocation System | RFP | Request for Proposal | RH | Residential High | RL | Residential Low | RM-2 | Residential Medium - 2 [applies to Coco Plum community only] | ROGO | Rate of Growth Ordinance | ROW | Right of Way | RV | Recreational Vehicle | SC | Suburban Commercial | SHARK | Safe Harbor Animal Rescue of the Keys | SHIP | State Housing Initiatives Partnership | SR | Suburban Residential | SRF | State Revolving Fund | TBA | To be Announced | TBR | Transfer of Building Right | TDC | Tourist Development Council | TM | Trade Mark | TRIM | Truth in Millage | TSA | Transportation Security Administration | UR | Urban Residential | URS | United Research Services or URS Corporation | WEC | Weiler Engineering Corporation | YTD | Year to Date |
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links alphabetical order [All Keys Computers]
[All Keys Glass]
[Alo Jewelers]
[Best Bet Charter]
[Cannon Mobile Marine]
[Cash Flow Pawn Shop]
[Christinas Boutique]
[Channel 88]
[Coconut Telegraph]
[Collector's Corner]
[Curlys COFFEE Co] [Dana's AC]
[Discount Divers] [Docs Tattooz] [Driftwood Marina] [Driftwood Pizza] [Duncan Auto Mall]
[Easy Does It]
[EdwardJones - Leslie]
[FireFighter's Union4396] [Floridamingo]
[Food for Thought]
[Forgotten Felines]
[Frank's Grill]
[Fred's Beds]
[Freeman Automotive]
[Gemini Printing]
[Giola's Beauty Shop]
[Grassy Key Resort]
[Headhunters Hair Salon]
[Heffernan Law Office]
[Hogfish Realty]
[Home Watch]
[Jean's Dollar Store]
[JollyRogerTrailerPark]
[Kandios]
[Kayaks & Bikes]
[Keys Animal Hospital]
[Keys Cycles]
[Keys Grafix & Sign]
[Keys Quality Canvas]
[Keys RV]
[Keys Vacations]
[KeyzeeTikiVacationRental]
[Krane's Email Blast]
[Ledbetter Metal Art]
[Le Fe Cigar Corp.]
[LeighAnn'sCoffeeShop]
[Marathon Cleaners] [Marathon Lady]
[Marine Connection]
[Molten Glass Designs]
[My Place Or Yours?] [Niles Sales & Service] [OriginalSwivelerFlagPoles]
[Marathon Recycling Inc]
[Prop Tech]
[Resort/Marina]
[R. Hendrick Construction]
[Sea Wiz Marine]
[Sol Shine Yoga]
[Signs by Renee]
[Stanley Steemer]
[Stingray Boats]
[Stuffed Pig]
[Sunshine Key RV]
[Tilden's Scuba Center]
[Time Out Magazine] [True Conch INC]
[Tyrone's Car Wash]
[UPS Store]
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