Issue #14 — Friday, June 14, 2013
Governor Vetoes Tax Exemption Bill: The Right Decision For All The Wrong Reasons
Governor Scott has vetoed a tax exemption bill that would have exempted military housing contractors like British mega-corporation Balfour Beatty from paying millions in property taxes on privately owned housing rented to active-duty military. At first glance you might think Scott had listened to US Representative Joe Garcia’s appeal and realized how unfair and discriminatory that Read More...
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BUSTED! FDOT Denies Recycled Sheet Piling Being Used On Boulevard Construction
Is FDOT allowing Roosevelt Boulevard contractors to use rusty, old, recycled sheet piling in the construction of the new seawall on Roosevelt Boulevard? Alerted by a tipster, we rushed to the Boulevard Tuesday to see a forklift operator unload heaps of rusted, broken, bent out of shape sheet piling near the seawall. To be sure, Read More...
Secret Session On Crane Point Remains Secret
“All I know is what I read in the papers.” — Will Rogers State representative Holly Raschein was mighty peeved by what I Read More...
Your Friendly Florida Keys Swimming Buddy – MRSA
Editor’s Note: Yeah, it’s truly gross, the photos get worse, and this is not the kind of stuff I enjoy seeing on the home page of The Blue Paper [Thanks Sloan! I was trying to make it attractive.] But he does have an important message here. Read More...
Key West’s Lower Duval Street: A History of Flooding
The area of lower Duval Street, around Greene and Front Streets, is often considered the center of the tourist area of Key West. In the past several weeks, it has been the location of considerable flooding, as we have experienced higher than average rainfall. The flooding has provided for some dramatic pictures, and become a Read More...
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PRESENTING RICHARD WATHERWAX: LAUGHING AT CATS
Richard Watherwax’s FAT CAT CAPSIZING is back in print!! New high quality printing technique on heavy card stock. Call to order: (305) 294-3740 And Richard is having a “Summer Sale” on his Laughing At Cats poster series. For those of you who don’t know, Fat Cat Capsizing has been around since 1989 (in 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...
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...
Crane Point: Zipline Would Ruin Beautiful Natural Habitat
Dear Editor: Thank you for printing Spotted in [last Friday’s] Blue Paper. It’s no surprise about the ‘secret’ meeting. What is totally puzzling is that anyone who lives in the Keys and loves the Keys wants to desecrate Crane’s Point with a zipline! People walk or ride through Crane’s Point for a trip back to Read More...
–Dr. Roger and Mrs. Mary Ann Westerlund officiate as Honorary Chairs of nonprofit’s signature family-friendly celebration held at Casa Marina– The eagerly anticipated July 4th Picnic benefiting VNA/Hospice is almost upon us. Established in 1984 with the founding of the Association, this holiday picnic continues to thrive as its premiere fundraising event. Funds raised are Read More...
–Dr. Roger and Mrs. Mary Ann Westerlund officiate as Honorary Chairs of nonprofit’s signature family-friendly celebration held at Casa Marina– The eagerly anticipated July 4th Picnic benefiting VNA/Hospice is almost upon us. Established in 1984 with the founding of the Association, this holiday picnic continues to thrive as its premiere fundraising event. Funds raised are Read More...
The 7th Annual Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle
Key West, Florida Keys – The most magical night of summer unfolds under a full moon as Centennial Bank presents the Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle—Saturday, June 22, from 5 to 11 p.m at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Road on Stock Island. Now in its 7th year, Midsummer’s Night Read More...
The 7th Annual Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle
Key West, Florida Keys – The most magical night of summer unfolds under a full moon as Centennial Bank presents the Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle—Saturday, June 22, from 5 to 11 p.m at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Road on Stock Island. Now in its 7th year, Midsummer’s Night Read More...
Support the Study kickoff to recognize local employees KEY WEST: Support the Study will hold its campaign kickoff 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, at Fogarty’s Restaurant, 227 Duval St. The event is open to the residents. Appetizers, beer and wine will be provided. The kickoff is a fundraiser to recognize what its 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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