Issue #8 — Friday, May 3, 2013
Legislators Choose Students and Teachers Over Privatized Military Housing Developers
Despite being pounded by privatized military housing developers like Balfour Beatty, a majority of Florida’s legislators decided that owners of privatized military housing should pay their share of property taxes. This obligation however, will only apply to units which are not rented to enlisted active-duty military personnel or their families. When, in July of 2012, the Read More...
Only 26% of the 895 NAS Key West rental units owned by Balfour Beatty/Southeast are rented to active-duty Navy personnel. “The property is leased to both active Navy personnel and their families and other classes inlcuding non-military and civilian tenants. While the percent of Navy occupants changes annually, there were 20% of active Navy tenants Read More...
Only 26% of the 895 NAS Key West rental units owned by Balfour Beatty/Southeast are rented to active-duty Navy personnel. “The property is leased to both active Navy personnel and their families and other classes inlcuding non-military and civilian tenants. While the percent of Navy occupants changes annually, there were 20% of active Navy tenants Read More...
The privately funded prosecutor at the State Attorney’s office is soon to be no more. State Attorney Catherine Vogel has apparently decided to silence the controversy involving special DUI prosecutor Nick Trovato. Trovato was initially hired pursuant to a $ 52,000 contract between the office of the State Attorney, Monroe County Coalition (MCC) and Guidance/Care Read More...
There’s an old joke that goes, “If you believe that then I have a bridge to sell you.” In other words, you’re gullible. While the bridge in the oft repeated saying originally refers to the Brooklyn Bridge, Monroe County might be wondering if the joke’s on them when it comes to acquiring the Old Seven Read More...
Wisteria Island Ownership Case Update
A federal Judge issued the first Order on the question of Wisteria Island’s ownership last week. Roger Bernstein, President of FEB Corporation wants Judge Jose Martinez to decide who owns the last desert island in Key West harbor, the United States or FEB Corp. But the case might not go that far. According to the Government, Read More...
NOWHERE TO RUN: NEW VIDEO DEVASTATING TO KWPD CREDIBILITY [CHIEF LEE DEPOSITION VIDEO] EIMERS IN-CUSTODY-DEATH UPDATE: MISSING VIDEO SURFACES KATHY SMITH, LEAD FDLE INVESTIGATOR IN CHARLES EIMERS CASE PUT ON ADMINITRATIVE LEAVE KWPD & FDLE, PARTNERS IN CRIME? CHARLES EIMERS UPDATE: Police, Death, and Missing Videotapes THE BURGLAR, THE VIGILANTE, AND THE AXE OF Read More...
DEATH IN PARADISE: A YEAR LATER [CHARLES EIMERS MEMORIAL] NOWHERE TO RUN: NEW VIDEO DEVASTATING TO KWPD CREDIBILITY [CHIEF LEE DEPOSITION VIDEO] EIMERS IN-CUSTODY-DEATH UPDATE: MISSING VIDEO SURFACES KATHY SMITH, LEAD FDLE INVESTIGATOR IN CHARLES EIMERS CASE PUT ON ADMINITRATIVE LEAVE KWPD & FDLE, PARTNERS IN CRIME? CHARLES EIMERS UPDATE: Police, Death, and Missing Videotapes Read More...
Presenting Featured Artist Janis Jo Stevens
PRESENTING FEATURED ARTIST JANIS JO STEVENS (more…)
"Reflections Of Eden" At Frangipani Gallery – Opening Friday May 3rd – Artist Pam Eden
Every so often there comes a local – or formerly local – artist whose fine work appears unexpectedly, often through no self-publicizing of their own. Pam Eden, whose debut show, “Reflections of Eden,” opens at Frangipani Gallery on May 3rd, is one such artist. Discovered during the recent, acclaimed photographic narrative about local homelessness, Read More...
“Reflections Of Eden” At Frangipani Gallery – Opening Friday May 3rd – Artist Pam Eden
Every so often there comes a local – or formerly local – artist whose fine work appears unexpectedly, often through no self-publicizing of their own. Pam Eden, whose debut show, “Reflections of Eden,” opens at Frangipani Gallery on May 3rd, is one such artist. Discovered during the recent, acclaimed photographic narrative about local homelessness, Read More...
Sculpture and gardens go together, naturally, at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. Meet the dozen artists at a reception under the trees on Saturday, May 4th from 3-5 p.m. Admission for the opening reception is free. From now through the end of June, the exhibit can be enjoyed during normal hours10-4 daily Read More...
Florida Keys Council of the Arts Cultural Calendar Thursday, November 6 thru Wednesday, November 12
Visit keysarts.com, Cultural Calendar for more listings and events throughout the Keys. Key West Happenings ARTISTS RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITIONS Thursday Polar Opposites Opening Reception, 6 PM Lucky Street Gallery, 540 Greene St. 294-3973. Luckystreetgallery.com James Barr-Nobles, B. Lucy Stevens. (more…)
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