Seeking the elusive sawfish
The Navy wants to know more about an endangered, prehistoric-looking fish that was worshipped by the Aztecs and nearly fished to extinction in the last century — but is still lurking in Florida Keys… read more
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Seeking the elusive sawfish
Conch Blowing World Record Attempt
Showcasing their spirit and pucker power, 142 conch shell blowers gathered at a Florida Keys bayfront eatery to beat a world record attempt of the most people simultaneously blowing a conch shell.
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Conch Blowing World Record Attempt
Conch Blowers Hope To Beat World Record
Pucker up. As in pucker up and press your lips against conch shells and blow.
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Conch Blowers Hope To Beat World Record
2100 Comcast Volunteers Refurbish Boys and Girls Club Units in Five Southern Florida Counties for Comcast Cares Day 2011
MIRAMAR, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Thousands of Comcast volunteers refurbish Boys and Girls Clubs throughout South Florida on Comcast Cares Day
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2100 Comcast Volunteers Refurbish Boys and Girls Club Units in Five Southern Florida Counties for Comcast Cares Day 2011
Mirroring the state, Keys crime decreases
Following a statewide trend, serious crime in Monroe County dropped during 2010. The only major uptick was seen in homicides, where six people were killed in the Florida Keys last year.
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Mirroring the state, Keys crime decreases
AIDS Help housing complies with city’s height limit
A new AIDS Help building on Duck Avenue complies with all of the city’s height restrictions and building codes, according to Key West planners and project officials, and contrary to rumors in the community.
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AIDS Help housing complies with city’s height limit
First crocodile attack ever in Fla.? 2 bitten
There are no documented American crocodile attacks in Florida, but that might change.
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First crocodile attack ever in Fla.? 2 bitten
University of Miami Names New Board of Trustees Chairman and Members
CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The University of Miami has named Leonard Abess, a dedicated member of the Board of Trustees, as its chairman. Also today, John Hussman, Christine Schwartz, and Tracey Berkowitz joined the Board.
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University of Miami Names New Board of Trustees Chairman and Members
Premier American Bank, N.A. Further Expands Florida Banking Franchise with the Acquisition of Two Failed Banks
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Premier American Bank, N.A. Further Expands Florida Banking Franchise with the Acquisition of Two Failed Banks
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Premier American Bank, N.A. Further Expands Florida Banking Franchise with the Acquisition of Two Failed Banks
Telemundo’s 2011 Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented by State Farm® Delivers Best Ratings Ever in 13-Year History Reaching Nearly 6.6 Million…
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Telemundo’s broadcast of the 2011 Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented by State Farm®, drew the network’s highest-rated Billboard Latin Music Award telecast across all major demographics in its 13-year history of broadcasting the premium awards show, according to Nielsen Media Research. Last night’s broadcast, which aired on April 28th at 8pm EDT, reached nearly 6.6 million total viewers.
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Telemundo’s 2011 Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented by State Farm® Delivers Best Ratings Ever in 13-Year History Reaching Nearly 6.6 Million…
