Local Resources
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| Fishing The Florida Keys | |
| Local Guide Recommendations - There's always action on the water, e mail for local guide information. Click here to check out the action. | |
| Magic Charters - Do you want to fish with the Best? We've got it all, right off Marathon- Flats or Offshore Fishing. E mail for reservation. | |
| Magic Vacation Rental - Magic Charters also offers a waterfront Vacation Rental. E mail Connie for rates and availibility. | |
| Area Information | |
Crane Point Hammock Nature Center - Discover the Florida Keys at Crane Point. Right in Marathon, enjoy the beauty of this 63 acre property with native hammock, dense tropical forest, the Marathon Wild Bird Center, small sea creature touch tank and more. A great way to spend a day.
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| Dolphin Research Center - Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is a not-for-profit education and research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California Sea Lions. Located on Grassy Key. | |
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary - These pages are filled with exciting information and details about the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary which was designated in November of 1990 to protect this special place.
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Activities, Accomodations, Restaurants,Diving, Fishing and Shopping - Hosted by the Florida Keys Chambers of Commerce - Covering Key West to Key Largo in extensive detail, this site will guide you to a great Keys experience!
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - Fishing tomorrow? Get the forcast here for temp, wind, humidity. What time is sunset tonight? Find out here. | |
National Hurricane Center - National Weather Service Tropical Prediction Center- STORM TRACK, View Forcasts and Advisories
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| Utilities | |
| Bell South - Establish or change service, order high speeed DSL for your computer | |
| FL Keys Electric Cooperative - Providing Electric service to the Middle Keys. | |
Florida Keys Aquaduct Authority - Sole provider of potable water for all of the residents of the FL Keys.
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| Keys Energy Service - Keeping the Lower Keys Energized! Connect, disconnect and transfer service here. | |
| Florida Keys News Online | |
| The Citizen - Read the local news, Check the Classifieds, Check out the Keys Live Webcams | |
The Keynoter Newspaper - Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site- New Issues every Wed. and Sat. Stay current on Keys issues, check local entertainment and access classifieds.
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| Explore the Florida Keys | |
Big Pine Key - BIG PINE KEY is part of the Lower Florida Keys and is home to some 300 tiny Key Deer. These rare white tail deer roam the unspoiled tropical wilderness that makes this area unique. Far from being overcrowded, the pace of life on Big Pine is casual and relaxed.
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| Bahia Honda Key - The island is virtually undeveloped, but is home to the beautiful Bahia Honda State Park. | |
| Grassy Key - Grassy Key is a small peaceful Key just minutes from Marathon. It is home to the Dolphin Research Center. | |
Marathon - Marathon is located in the heart of the Florida Keys, just north of the 7 mile bridge approximately 50 miles from Key West. Known for sportfishing, water related activities, great restaurants and is home to beautiful Sombrero Beach.
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| Key Colony Beach - The City of Key Colony Beach welcomes you. A perfect vacation destination, with nearby coral reefs the fishing and diving is excellent! | |
| Summerland Key - Summerland Key has a small airstrip for residents. Drive your plane home to one of the unique nearby homes with plane parking! Ask me about it! | |
Little Torch Key - LITTLE TORCH KEY was named after the torchwood tree and is just south of Big Pine Key. It is a small, quiet Key with easy access to Key West (approximately 29 miles). For divers, the incredible corals of Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary are only a few miles away.
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| Tax Information | |
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| Selling your home tax tip - If you are selling your primary residence you may qualify for $250,000-$500,000 Tax Exemption, read this... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Real Estate Related Services | |
| Inspector - Keys Inspector Inc. Byron Agababian, Owner Contact:305 923-4626 | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Florida Keys Real Estate Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| Schools | |
Monroe County Public Schools -
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Florida Keys Community College - Start Here. Go Anywhere.
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Keys History | |
| FLORIDA KEYS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE - A quick overview of commercial electricity began when Thomas Edison produced an electric dynamo producing direct current in 1879. The first company was the California Electric Light Company producing electricity for 24 lights. In 1886 William Stanley produced alternating current in Great Barrington, Mass. Buffalo, New York was the first city to receive electric power on a large scale. | |
| OF Big Pine Key - Big Pine Key, or Big Pine for short, is slightly different from the Middle and Upper Keys. First it is oolitic limestone and not Key Largo Limestone. Fresh water can be found in oolitic formations but rarely in Key Largo Limestone. | |
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| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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