Below is a letter received by our offices from the other canidate, Jim Rhyne, in the upcoming runoff election - as I always say it is best to be informed when making any decision - whether it be buying/selling a home or casting a vote.Our community deserves better.Just prior to the March 11 elections there was a flurry of last minute emails circulated around the village by various sources"warning" voters of impending doom should they choose to consider one candidate over another. As the victim of a few of those publications, I would like to take this opportunity to "speak" for myself rather than have other less informed sources interpret for you what they believe to be my positions or affiliations. Since it is the issue that divides my opponent and me the most, and since the scare tacti... 04/07/2008

Did you know LaCrosse was first played by Native American Indians? The game was sometimes used to resolve territory disputes and at times there would be hundreds of participants. The English adopted the game and the sport has evolved to the game we have today. It is also one of the fastest growing youth sports in the Nation. Here in the Upper Keys we have four teams, Coral Shores High School Boys and Girls team (our girl's team is top ranked in the district this year), and for 6th, 7th and 8th graders the PKS Panthers team and the Key Largo Tornados. We are at the end of the season. It has been exciting and all of the kids have really improved since the beginning of practices. I should know, my oldest son participates in the sport. The game has been compared to a cross between football ... 03/28/2008

The political climate is heating up as we come down to the runoff election for a prominent Village Council seat - just to keep voters, property owners and residents abreast of the issues I am posting a letter recently received via email by the Florida Keys Board of Realtors from candidate David Boerner, Mayor of Islamorada, Village of Islands. Wastewater is a pressing issue here in the Keys as we try to meet State and Federal mandates."In the recent days my opponent has sent out letters to, and visited with, Realtors, Condominium Managers and Package Plant Operators in an attempt to frighten them into wavering from our steady course of action to fund and construct wastewater facilities for Islamorada through discussions of impending fines, liens and orders to quit operations.  This has ... 03/28/2008

  When we hit that boom of high prices, and buyers a plenty many "locals" saw it as their chance to sell high and move somewhere not so expensive, and where they didn't have to work so hard to make ends meet.  Unfortunately once you sell and leave, you could never afford to come back.  Well, now might be your chance to come back, or someone else's chance to buy for the first time.  Interest rates are lower,and prices have become more realistic in compared to years past.  Insurance rates have become more reasonable, and some tax relief for primary and secondary homeowners is out there.   So if you have considered living in The Florida Keys as an impossible dream, you might want to come check us out!       03/13/2008

I knew it would happen at some point.  One of my favorite customers saw a beautiful canal front house, here in Islamorada.  The water so clear,  you can actually swim,  down the entire length.  If you go by boat you will enter into "Snake Creek", decide which way you want to go and take your pick, Ocean or Bayside! So we finish our Saturday of home shopping and yes they liked this house, the location and the area in Islamorada (Venetian Shores) one of the best! In our telephone conversation this morning, I had to give him the news. "The house you loved in under contract".  Sales are being made.  I am going to shop again this Saturday with the same couple.  I think this weekend they are ready to buy instead of waiting for the one they want to get away! www.janetwoodrealtor.com or janet@f... 03/10/2008

122 Ridge Rd, Plantation Key, FL 33036539321 Residential Active $349,000 Provided as a courtesy of JAN KELLER Coldwell Banker Schmitt Islamorada Fax: (305)664-4111 Cell: (305)664-7069 Office: (305)289-6623 Toll Free: (800)207-4160 85996 Overseas HwyIslamorada,FL 33036 JANKELLER1@MSN.COM http://islamoradajan.com No Photo Available 03/05/2008

119 Cortez Dr 5G, Lower Matecumbe, FL 33036542307 Residential Active $340,000 Provided as a courtesy of JAN KELLER Coldwell Banker Schmitt Islamorada Fax: (305)664-4111 Cell: (305)664-7069 Office: (305)289-6623 Toll Free: (800)207-4160 85996 Overseas HwyIslamorada,FL 33036 JANKELLER1@MSN.COM http://islamoradajan.com No Photo Available Range... 03/05/2008

200 Wrenn St 301 , Plantation Key, FL 33070544615 Residential Active $249,000 Provided as a courtesy of JAN KELLER Coldwell Banker Schmitt Islamorada Fax: (305)664-4111 Cell: (305)664-7069 Office: (305)289-6623 Toll Free: (800)207-4160 85996 Overseas HwyIslamorada,FL 33036 JANKELLER1@MSN.COM http://islamoradajan.com No Photo Available Provided as a courtesy of JAN KELLER Coldwell Banker Schmitt Islamorada Fax: (305)664-4111 Cell: (305)664-7069 Office: (305)289-6623 Toll Free: (800)207-4160 85996 Overseas HwyIslamorada,FL 33036 JANKELLER1@MSN.COM http://islamoradajan.com No Photo Available <... 03/05/2008

101 Madeira Ct, Lower Matecumbe, FL 33036538896 Residential Active $950,000 Provided as a courtesy of Carol Ann Amend Coldwell Banker Schmitt Islamorada FAX: (305)664-4111 Cell: (305)304-9405 CBSRE Office: (305)289-6617 Office: (305)664-4470 800 Number: (800)207-4160 ext. 6617 Coldwell Banker Schmitt85996 Overseas HighwayIslamorada,FL 33036 carolinthekeys@aol.com http://www.islamoradaagent.com No Photo Available 03/05/2008

322 Toll Gate Shores Dr, Lower Matecumbe, FL 33036536337 Residential Active $2,875,000 Provided as a courtesy of Carol Ann Amend Coldwell Banker Schmitt Islamorada FAX: (305)664-4111 Cell: (305)304-9405 CBSRE Office: (305)289-6617 Office: (305)664-4470 800 Number: (800)207-4160 ext. 6617 Coldwell Banker Schmitt85996 Overseas HighwayIslamorada,FL 33036 carolinthekeys@aol.com http://www.islamoradaagent.com No Photo Available