My Florida
Keys Press Releases (2010 and a few from 2009)
4/30/110
Miami and the Keys are definitely on the rebound.
Average hotel occupancy rose 10.6% to 74.6% and revenue per available
room was up 3.9
(PressMethod) - The area's tourism industry held steady in 2009. Average occupancy rose 10.6% to 74.6% and revenue per available room was up 3.9
There are also indicators that the housing market has bottomed out, with sales of existing single-family homes hitting 6,685 in 2009, up from 4,379 according to the Florida Association of Realtors.
Condominium sales seemed to be stabilizing as well, and by the end of the year, the number of new condo units for sale in greater downtown Miami had fallen to 7,265, from 9,631 at the end of 2008.
Regarding employment, the Beacon Council is working on several projects, with a lot of interest from companies in Asia, Europe and Brazil and a financial services company he would not name that could create more than 500 jobs.
Key Largo Fl, May 1st, 2010, Local Key Largo Realtor, Sally Stribling remarked: It's great to see the Miami area rebounding.
When asked to explain further, Sally remarked, a good majority of people who own properties in the Keys and visit here as tourists, live in the Miami area. So the Miami area economy definitely has an effect on the Keys. After all we are only an hour away.
3/31/110
Florida Keys Electric launches Simple Solar
Electric cooperative offers members a way to fuel the next generation of power
(PressMethod) - Per Karen Quist of the Keynoter, The Florida Keys Electric Cooperative is giving its customers a chance to go solar without the hassle of buying, installing or maintaining their own photovoltaic systems.
The cooperative already has 552 of the PV panels operating in Marathon, and another 120 on Crawl Key.
And now the cooperative is offering its members a chance to lease one of those existing panels for just $999 each instead of a traditional residential photovoltaic installation which runs $10,000 or more
This program was designed for environmentally-conscious individuals who want an easy, affordable alternative to installing their own renewable energy source, Newberry says.
By leasing our panels, you instantly add solar energy to your home without any hassles.
Key Largo Fl, April 1st, 2010, Local Key Largo Realtor, Sally Stribling remarked: It's great to see our local Government offering us these options.
When asked to explain further, Sally remarked, one of the main reasons why people live here in the Keys, is because of our unique environment. So this just reinforces the Keys dedication to preserving and in fact helping it.
2/28/110
Business Coming to Key Largo
New boat business opens in Key Largo
(PressMethod) - In a dicey economy, it takes a lot of faith in yourself
and confidence in your business plan to start a new enterprise, especially
one selling luxury items. But, Jacques Novoa, owner of Mocean (pronounced
like motion) Powersports in Key Largo said he knew that selling consignment
boats could be a success. Now, Novoa's business at 104335 Overseas Highway
is an authorized dealer for EdgeWater powerboats and Yamaha outboards.
"I'm specializing in consignment boats for the locals and if anyone wants
a new boat, I have the EdgeWater line," Novoa said.
"EdgeWater came along within the last month. They are a truly unsinkable boat and they come with a true lifetime hull warranty, that is even transferable to subsequent owners.
Key Largo Fl, March 1st, 2010, Local Key Largo Realtor, Sally Stribling remarked: It's great to see new Business coming to the Keys and especially a boat business.
When asked to explain further, Sally remarked, one of the main things people enjoy here in the Keys are water sports which includes of course all boating, fishing and diving.
This of course means more employment, and it definitely helps with our home values.
2010-02-01 00:00:00
Homestead Fl: Agricultural land and trees have given way to thousands of new
single-family homes.
The agriculture-suburb dynamic is in play everywhere
(PressMethod) - The major economic engines: Homestead Miami Speedway, home of the last NASCAR cup race of each season and Homestead Air Force Reserve Base, which the Beacon Council hopes to make the home of the Western Hemisphere's only major aviation industry show, modeled on the famed Paris Air Show, the world's largest.
It also says something that a Mercedes-Benz dealership just opened in Cutler Bay.
Key Largo Fl, February 1st, 2010, Local Key Largo Realtor, Sally Stribling remarked: The fact that Homestead is expanding so rapidly has a direct effect on the Keys.
When asked to explain further, Sally remarked, we are only 25 miles away, which means more people will be utilizing our water sports, our restaurants and in fact all of our local businesses.
This of course means more employment, and it definitely helps with our home values.
2009-12-01 00:00:00
Key Real Estate sales up 32%
The Florida Keys is heating up again.
(PressMethod) - Per Karen Quist of the Fl Keys Keynoter newspaper, The number of homes sold in the Florida Keys had jumped 32 percent from the same period in 2008
The "Road to Recovery" was the name of a Keys tourism advertising
campaign early this year. But it's a label that could just as easily
be applied to Keys real estate in 2009. By the end of the November, the
number of homes sold in the Florida Keys had jumped 32 percent from the
same period in 2008.
A steady stream of foreclosures continued to enter the market, as the
number of those affected by loan defaults continued to mount. It's too
soon to tell whether the 8.65 percent drop in foreclosure-related filings
in November was a blip or the sign of a trend.
Key Largo Fl, January 4th, 2010, Local Key Largo Realtor, Sally Stribling remarked: This is great news for our locals as well as potential home buyers.
When asked to explain further, Sally remarked, we still have great ceals in the Keys. But there is only so much waterront property available so with the current low rates, this is definitely a time for buyers to consider the Keys for their vacation home.
2009-12-01 00:00:00
Construction in high gear on Keys heritage trail
The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is a work in progress
(PressMethod) - Per Cammy Clark of the Miami Herald, The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is a work in progress from Key Largo to Key West.
The project to create a scenic 106-mile, multi-use paved trail for bikers, hikers, runners, fishermen and picture-taking tourists began 10 years ago as part of a statewide system of trails established by the state Legislature.
After a lot of planning and environmental work, trail construction is now in high gear, with new sections being built to connect the existing 58 miles of trail. Several historic bridges -- a century old, built by Henry Flagler as part of his Overseas Railroad -- also are being restored.
The trail runs parallel to the Overseas Highway, recently designated as a prestigious All-American Road.
Key Largo Fl, December 1st, 2009, Local Key Largo Realtor, Sally Stribling remarked: This is great news for not only visitors but definitely for our locals as well.
When asked to explain further, Sally remarked, one of the main reasons people live in the Keys is our environment. This new trail, gives them a great option for seeing our environment close up as well as providing another great recreational opportunity. It's especially gratifying to me, to see that the Keys are continually improving.
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