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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 &

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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 —

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 –

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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

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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

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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

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The Papa Joe's Restaurant building has stood on the southwest corner of Upper Matecumbe Key since 1937 when it was built as part of the Fowler's fish camp and marina. But come this winter, soon-to-be owner Mike Forster plans to level the old two-story wooden building and replace it with a more modern, if somewhat less authentic, look-alike. The new building won't be made out of the sturdy

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Islamorada Restaurant Bakery-$10 Cert Price: $3.00 You Save: $7.00 (70%) Each certificate is emailed to you and you immediately print it from your computer. When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to check out Islamorada Restaurant & Bakery. The restaurant is located in one of the area's most pleasant settings, and is known for its delightful staff and superb

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November 20, 2006 – Monday *Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee’s Southwind’s Park Sub-committee Meeting11:00 AM at Islamorada Public Library, 81850 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL November 20, 2006 – Monday - CANCELLEDWorkforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting5:00 PM at Islamorada Public Library, 81850 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL November 21, 2006 – Tuesday -

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Holiday Isle Arts & Crafts ShowNovember 24 to November 26This festival features unique works by artisans and craftsman.Contact: (305) 664-2321Islamorada Fishing Club Junior DerbyNovember 24 to November 25All species count for points in this competition for anglers ages 3 to 19, with the most points awarded for bonefish and permit.Contact: (305) 664-3864Email: Trice_J@bellsouth.netKeys Community

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This really contrasts (with the prior post) the range of homes in Islamorada.Location: Islamorada, FloridaPrice: $7,900,000Bedrooms: 6Size: 7,600 square feetAgent: American CarribeanThe Water View probably adds a $1 million to the above value.

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MM 82 - Upper MatecumbePrime Location in Islamorada!Structure: Single FamilyBedrooms: 1Baths: 1Offered @$430,000.00Agent: Kim Bagnell ThalerPhone: 305-664-1072Cell: 305-393-2787E-mail: kimbagnell@msn.comMore PhotosDescription:Warm and inviting true Keys Conch home is ideally situated in the Heart of Islamorada. Completely renovated; new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Travertine floors

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It's always feeding time at Robbie's of Islamorada, where the 100 or so tarpon lined up like miniaturesubmarines below a bayside pier don't have to worry about getting a hook in the mouth to get a meal.To get the giant tarpon to leap up in the air at the marina on this island in the Florida Keys, tourists offer dinner in the form of dead herring tossed from a bucket or dangled a few inches out of

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Islamorada Gold, by Charles A. Boudreau, is an action/adventure novel set in the Florida Keys and built around a diver's search for a sunken Spanish galleon and its treasure. Tripp Adams gave up a great job to set out on his life long dream in search of this sunken treasure ship.Along the way Tripp meets up with some great people, including a new love interest, that help him achieve his dream.

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ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDSFuture Meeting ListNovember 13, 2006 – Monday Landscape Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting6:15 PM at Islamorada Public Library, 81850 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FLNovember 14, 2006 – Tuesday – DATE CHANGED TO NOVEMBER 28, 2006Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting6:30 PM at Islamorada Public Library, 81850 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL

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Islamorada bus stops Bus stops are scheduled to be created at the following locations. * indicates locations for bus benches donated by Upper Keys Rotary Club.Shell station near Gulf View Drive (southbound) Hampton Inn and Suites (southbound) Matecumbe United Methodist Church * (northbound) Lor-e-lei Waterside Dining and Seafood (southbound) Sunset Inn (southbound) Southwinds Park * (northbound)

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Retired trucking company owner Donald Achenberg was selected decisively Thursday to fill the Village Council seat left vacant by Patty Schmidt's resignation. The council had not announced it would make a decision at the meeting, and not all of the nine village residents who requested the post were there to speak on their own behalf.Mayor Chris Sante expressed concern about the sudden decision,

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October 23, 2006 – Monday *Special Call Local Planning Agency Meeting5:30 PM at Islamorada Fire Station 20, 81850 Overseas Hwy, Second Floor, Islamorada, FLOctober 24, 2006 – Tuesday - CANCELLED Near Shore Water Support Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting5:15 PM at Island Christian High School, High School Library, 83250 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FLOctober 25, 2006 – Wednesday Water Quality

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Founders Park Teen Club Presents 2006 Water Olympics: Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 3pm.6th, 7th, and 8th Graders. Water balloon toss, slip n’ slide races, noodle races, water bucket relay, swim races, water basketball, greased watermelon contest. Cost; $2 per person and metals awarded to winners.Haunted Skate Jam: Sunday, October 22, 2006 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Skate, inline, and bmx jam. Safety

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Councilwoman Patty Schmidt on Thursday night announced she will resign from the Village Council due to personal financial reasons. The resignation will be effective Tuesday."This is probably the hardest decision I've ever had to make," Schmidt, 46, said during the announcement, which came at the end of a six-hour meeting. "I've never been good at putting decisions that would benefit me at the

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Robert E. Rich Jr., 65, is at No. 242 with $1.5 billion. The chairman of Rich Products and an Islamorada resident appears on the Forbes magazine's list of the 400 richest Americans for the first time following the passing of his father, Robert Rich Sr., in February. Rich’s was founded in 1945 with a startling development by Robert E. Rich, Sr., Founder and Chairman of the Board, who discovered

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The charter fishing fleet can stay at Holiday Isle Resort and Marina, the property's new owners told charter captains Thursday. But developer says there are no guarantees. “It was a very positive meeting,” charter captain Steve Leopold said. “They told us the best thing for them is for us to be there.” “The guys all felt better when they were walking out,” Leopold said. “I can't say anything bad

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Robbie and his wife Mona started feeding Scarface 18 years ago. Scarface appeared floundering in the shallow waters near the dock; Robbie saw the struggling tarpon and, thinking it had swum too shallow and gotten stuck on the bank, went out into the water to free it. He lifted the fish and saw that the right side of its jaw was torn open. Hoping to revive the tarpon, Robbie placed it in the

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ISLAMORADA — The Village Council has approved a six-month pilot program that allows backcountry fishing guides to launch boats at Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina in Founders Park. "Change is difficult sometimes," Jim Trice, chairman of the village's Near Shore Water Regulation Citizen's Advisory Committee, said Friday. "Our committee suggested a pilot program. Rather than try to hit a home run we

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A man died when he failed to surface during a dive with a friend off the Florida Keys, said Becky Herrin, spokeswoman for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The man, who was diving on a reef off Islamorada, was not immediately identified.Two boating accidents were reported in the Upper Keys on Wednesday morning, but no fatalities were reported.The lobster mini-season attracts thousand to the

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While the fate of Islamorada's deep-sea fishing fleet continues to dominate headlines, waterfront access for the village's backcountry fishing fleet is quietly slipping away. The Lorelei Cabana Bar, traditionally a center of Islamorada backcountry fishing activity, has reduced the number of captains that can launch from its ramps each day from 100 to 30. Smugglers Cove has closed its boat ramp to

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The problem of what to do with Islamorada's sewage is no nearer to a conclusion, evidenced by actions - or lack thereof - at a Thursday Village Council workshop. The tension ran high as the council evaluated options for waste disposal.Islamorada has two viable alternatives, according to a report by Esciences, a consulting firm hired by the village. The village can either deal with its own waste

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This report is from the Key West Citizen. All of Holiday Isle's deep-sea fishing fleet can stay at the famous marina, but none of the backcountry fishermen can, according to a revised redevelopment plan the resort's new owner has submitted to the village. Ceebraid Signal's plans, filed Wednesday, propose retaining all 20 of the existing charter boat slips, instead of keeping only 12 as outlined

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Small stores aren’t doing enough to drive the economy, Islamorada officials agree.ISLAMORADA VILLAGE OF IDIOTS — Finally realizing that big-box stores are the “wave of the future” and “there’s no need for anything else” Islamorada Village council Friday banned new Mom-and-Pop stores from now until global warming makes the islands a memory.“We’ll need all the tax revenues from all the village’s

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Lorelei Associates, led by local developer Carl Lindback, purchased the The Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar in August for $10 million and recently completed a remodel of the Cabana Bar which was severly damaged by hurricane Wilma.Plans call for the famous watering hole to remain open to the public and the approximately 40 backcountry fishermen that launch from its docks. The investment group's

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Chris Sante won a new two-year term on the Islamorada Village Council when election qualifying closed Tuesday.Sante, 51, did not draw an opponent in the race for his Seat 2. He served two terms as council mayor.“I'm pretty happy,” said Sante, a business owner first elected in 2002. “It's an extremely good feeling to know the residents apparently feel I'm representing them well.” islamorada cris+

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Islamorada, Village of Islands municipal offices have moved to the second floor of the Islamorada Professional Center at Mile Marker 82 Bayside. This move was made necessary due to damage from Hurricane Wilma.The new contact information is:Islamorada, Village of Islands81990 Overseas Highway, Second FloorP.O. Box 568Islamorada, Florida 33036Telephone Number: 305-664-6400Fax Number: 305-664-

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When Sue Miller signed onto her computer Wednesday morning and visited the Islamorada government Web site, she expected to see ordinances, meeting schedules and information on the Village Council. Instead, after linking off the home page, she encountered a different scene. "I saw a Web site that was all dark colors, lots of greens and browns, and it had across the top 'Iranian Hackers' in big

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The possibility of a marina-redevelopment moratorium in Islamorada sank like a stone Thursday. Council members, apparently assured by the new Holiday Isle Resort and Marina owners that the business does not plan to evict its charter-fishing fleet, said a moratorium on changing “working waterfront” was not needed.“The net loss of [charter-fishing] slips is zero. We haven't lost one,” Councilman

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Islamorada features an island-wide party on Saturday with a fireworks display at the stroke of midnight at Holiday Isle Resort, 84001 Overseas Highway. For details, call 305-664-2321 or visit www.holidayisle.com.

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by Best KiteboardingApril 26th, 2005After being edged out by Mark Doyle in a too close to call final last year, Andy Hurdman from Best got redemtion with a huge win at this year's Islamorada Invitational.1st - Andy Hurdman - USA (Best) 2nd - Clinton Bolton - Germany (Best)3rd - Damion Leroy - USA (Cabrinha)The wind finally cooperated on Sunday with most riders on 13's & 15's and competition was

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May 26, 2005 Islamorada, Village of Islands, Regular Village Council Meeting at Islamorada Founders Park 87000 Overseas Highway (mm 87 Bayside)Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 5:30 PMMay 24, 2005 Near Shore Water Citizens' Support Committee Meeting at Islamorada Founders Park 87000 Overseas Highway (mm 87 Bayside)Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 5:00 PMMay 16, 2005 Workforce/Affordable Housing Citizens'

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April 28, 2005 Islamorada, Village of Islands, Regular Village Council Meeting at Islamorada Founders Park 87000 Overseas Highway (mm 87 Bayside) Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 5:30 PMApril 26, 2005 Near Shore Water Citizens' Support Committee Meeting at Islamorada Founders Park 87000 Overseas Highway (mm 87 Bayside) Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 5:00 PMApril 25, 2005 Landscape Citizens' Advisory

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