Explore - Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce

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Explore - Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce
Big Pine Key
&
Florida’s
Lower Keys
Explore
THE OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE OF THE
LOWER KEYS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.LowerKeysChamber.com
Marine Science & Scuba Residential
Summer Camp
For Teens 12-17
For all the sea has to teach us and for all the fun in learning it.
• Marine Science •
• Scuba Diving & Certifications •
• Snorkeling • Sailing • Windsurfing •
Creative Expressions • Photography •
• Three 18-Day Sessions June-August •
DAYCAMP
• For Kids 10-13 • Weekly Monday - Friday •
Environmental & Marine Science programs for school, youth & adult groups
• 3-30 day Experiential Field Trips •
• Coral Reef & Nearshore Marine Habitats •
• Sessions Available September - May •
•Internship for College Seniors & Graduates •
• Local, National & International Clientele •
• Teacher Workshops •
“Educating youth & adults for over 40 years”
• Employment Opportunities Available •
Contact Us For More Information
www.nhmi.org
email: info@nhmi.org
www.seacamp.org
email: info@seacamp.org
1-877-SEACAMP • 305-872-2331
FAX: 305-872-2555
SEACAMP ASSOCIATION, INC.
1300 Big Pine Ave., Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Non-profit 501(c)(3) • Accredited by American Camp Association
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lower Keys Map ........................2
Welcome to the Lower Keys .......4
Island Living ..............................6
Natural Attractions.....................8
Diving & Snorkeling ................. 10
Fishing ..................................... 12
Events ...................................... 13
Shopping .................................. 14
Dining ...................................... 15
Recreation ............................... 16
Accommodations ...................... 18
Area Services ........................... 20
The Official Visitor Guide of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 430511, Big Pine Key, FL 33043-0511
Mile Marker 31, Overseas Highway, Oceanside
800-872-3722 or 305-872-2411, www.LowerKeysChamber.com
The Official Visitor Guide of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce is published
by Miles Media Group, LLLP, 6751 Professional Pkwy. West, Ste. 200, Sarasota,
FL 34240. Telephone 800-683-0010.
All rights reserved; reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written
permission of the publisher. Copyright 2008.
Contributing photographers: Bill Keogh (cover) ©Tom Stack & Associates, Bill Keogh/
Florida Keys News Bureau.
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LOWER KEYS
To Marathon
Little Duck
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Ohio Key
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Sunset snorkeling
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Welcome
Welcome to the real Florida Keys.
This is a world of beautiful contrasts,
where diminutive Key deer, expansive
coral reefs and spectacular sunsets coexist.
That’s just a sample of what awaits you
in the Lower Keys.
Traveling south
from the mainland,
picturesque Little Duck
Key at MM 40 is the first
of our emerald islands to
come into view. Continuing along
the stunning Overseas Highway, you
reach Ohio and Bahia Honda Keys, home to one of
Florida’s most pristine and award-winning state parks.
After you pass by
Bahia Honda State
Park, you reach the
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Lower Keys’ residential
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and commercial heart,
Big Pine Key, located
at MM 29.5 - 33.
Quaint galleries, stores
and restaurants, from casual seafood eateries to fine
dining establishments, await. Grab snorkel gear or dive
equipment for a trip to Looe Key Sanctuary Preservation
Area, or plan a kayak adventure into the backcountry with
the help of a local outfitter. Before leaving the island, note
the site of a world-renowned marine science educational
facility known as Seacamp and Newfound Harbor Marine
Institute at the southeastern tip of Big Pine Key.
A few miles down the road, past the cozy residential areas
in Little Torch and Ramrod Keys, is Summerland Key. Mote
Marine Laboratory, a world-class marine science educational
and research organization, operates a facility on this island.
Home to fish-rich waters and a fleet of charter boats, “the big
one” is rarely the one that gets away here.
Cudjoe Key is another charming residential island while
Sugarloaf Key, MM 16 - 20, is home to a casual family resort
and the Bat Tower, a historical site chronicling a creative,
if failed, attempt at pest control. Largely undeveloped
Saddlebunch Key retains its rugged natural beauty and offers
a lovely scenic drive along the remnants of the Overseas
Railroad. In Big Coppitt, you’ll find a laid-back residential area
with a number of rental homes and plenty of amenities to
meet your vacation needs.
Military pilots train at the U.S. Naval Air Facility on Boca
Chica Key, while Stock Island’s campgrounds and deepwater
marinas signal the end of your journey through the Lower
Keys. Whether it’s relaxation or adventure you seek, you’re
sure to find it in Florida’s Lower Keys.
Snorkeling in the Lower Keys
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ISLAND LIVING
Chamber members appear in bold
Chambers of Commerce
Relocation
Information
Islamorada Chamber of Commerce
305-664-4503, visitor info: 1-800-322-5397
Key Largo Chamber of Commerce
305-451-1414, visitor info: 1-800-822-1088
Key West Chamber of Commerce
305-294-2587, visitor info: 1-800-527-8539
Marathon Chamber of Commerce
305-743-5417, visitor info: 1-800-842-9580
Population of Big
Pine & the Lower
Keys, excluding
Key West:
10,500.
Big Pine Key is
31 miles east
of Key West
and 128 miles
southwest of
Miami.
Churches
Big Coppitt First Baptist Church
Big Pine Baptist Church
Big Pine United Methodist Church
B’Nai Zion Synagogue (Key West)
Jehovah’s Witness
Keys Chapel Orthodox Presbyterian
Lord of the Sea Lutheran Church
St. Francis in the Keys – Episcopal
St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church
Sugarloaf Baptist Church
Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church
305-294-4118
305-872-2542
305-872-2470
305-294-3437
305-872-4622
305-294-8256
305-872-3612
305-872-2547
305-872-2537
305-745-2661
305-872-3404
Funeral Homes/Cemeteries
Dean-Lopez Funeral Home, Cemetery
& Cremation Services
Southern Keys Cemetery, Big Coppitt Key
305-872-2929
305-294-2528
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Hospitals/Medical Services
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Big Pine Medical & Minor Emergency Center
Dr. Christopher Golden, DMD - Dentist
Fisherman’s Hospital
Hospicecare Southeast Florida
Keys Medical Group
Lower Keys Medical Center
Southernmost Foot & Ankle Specialists
Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice
305-872-3321
305-872-4272
305-743-5533
305-852-8223
305-872-5600
305-294-5531
305-872-1800
305-294-8812
Library
Big Pine Library
305-872-0992
Post Offices
Big Pine Post Office
Summerland Post Office
305-872-2531
305-745-3391
Public Utilities/Services/Communications
All Keys Gas Service
AT&T Residential Service in FL
Outside FL
AT&T Business Service in FL
Outside FL
AT&T/Cingular Wireless
305-745-1122
800-757-6500
800-753-0710
866-620-6000
800-753-8172
305-743-5399
Comcast Cable & High Speed Internet
(cable TV service)
305-292-8376
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (water company) 305-296-2454
Florida Keys Phone Book
305-453-9475
Florida Keys Spring Water
305-872-4654
Florida Keys Yellow Pages
305-664-3995
Key TV
305-294-9661
Keys Energy Services (electric company)
305-515-0333
Norstar Telecommunications (phone systems)
305-942-9535
Pinewood Wastewater Services, Inc.
305-872-2033
Suburban Propane
305-296-2411
Sun Communications (cell phone service)
305-872-3415
Waste Mgmt. of the Florida Keys (trash removal) 305-296-8297
WCNK – 98.7 FM (Country)
305-872-0474
WWUS – 104.1 FM (Adult contemporary)
305-872-9100
Research & Education
Atlantic Computer & Education Services
Early Learning Coalition of Miami & Monroe
Florida Sea Base - Brinton Environmental Center
Leadership Monroe County
Mote Marine Lab/Tropical Research Center
SeaCamp Assoc., Inc. (children’s education facility)
South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
305-393-3649
305-296-5557
305-664-5642
305-289-9400
305-745-2729
305-872-2331
305-360-1532
Schools
Banana Cabanna Academy (nursery school)
Big Pine Academy, Inc./Elementary & Middle School
Florida Keys Community College
Key West High School
Marathon High School
Monroe County School Board
Monroe County School Readiness Coalition
Sugarloaf Elementary & Middle School
305-745-1400
305-872-1266
305-296-9081
305-293-1549
305-289-2480
305-293-1400
305-296-5557
305-745-3282
Bahia Honda Old Railroad Bridge, Lower Keys
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Natural
attractions
It’s no secret that most things just
come naturally in Big Pine Key
and the Lower Keys.
As the least people-populated island chain,
the majority of the Lower Keys’ population has
four legs, fins or feathers. No visit would be
complete without encountering some native wildlife.
The National Key Deer Refuge covers nearly 9,200
acres on Big Pine and No Name Keys. Key deer are
a diminutive, endangered species that stand only
26 to 32 inches high at the shoulder and weigh a
“whopping” 90 pounds. Feeding or instigating them
is illegal.
Nature lovers will find a variety of activities within
the refuge. Blue Hole, an abandoned limestone quarry
from railroad days, is the largest body of freshwater
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in the Keys and home to fish, turtles and alligators. An
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observation platform affords the opportunity to view
native wildlife up close.
Just north of Blue Hole are the 2/3-mile Jack C.
Watson Trail and the 800-foot handicapped-accessible
Fred Manillo Wildlife Trail, the latter of which leads to an
observation platform overlooking freshwater wetland.
Both trails are ideal for spotting Key deer.
The Great White Heron National Refuge
encompasses a 174-square-mile area between
Key West and Marathon. It is also a mecca for birders,
as there are more than 180 avian species within.
A monument to another flying creature can be
found near Sugarloaf Airport. Entrepreneur Richter
Perky erected the Bat Tower as part of a chemicalfree plan to rid mosquitoes from his property.
Unfortunately, the bats flew off and Mr. Perky
passed away before he could carry out his innovative
strategy. Today, the tower stands as a monument to
one man’s failed attempt at controlling nature.
Great Egret
More untamed natural beauty
can be found at Bahia Honda State
Park. The beach here is said to be
the most beautiful in the Keys and
because of its adjacent deepwater
channel, activities tend to be
centered on the water, including
swimming and snorkeling.
Bird-watching trails
Key deer
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Diving &
snorkeling
The stunning reefs and intriguing
wrecks of the Lower Florida Keys
are the underwater equivalent
of Paris’ most beautiful gardens. Life
springs from all directions in this aquatic
playground, and whether you prefer to
float lazily across the surface or descend
to the sea floor, chances are the ideal
trip awaits you.
The Looe Key Reef, part of the
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary,
is widely regarded as one of the most
Face-to-face
with nature
spectacular reefs in the Florida Keys.
Named after the H.M.S. Looe, which
sank in 1744, the
th sanctuary varies in depth from less than
10 feet to more than 100 feet, making it an ideal snorkeling
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Angelfish on the reef
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and diving site for beginners and experts alike. Looe Key
boasts an impressive array of large star and brain coral, as well
as colorful parrotfish, barracuda, loggerhead turtles and even
the occasional Caribbean reef shark.
To the west of Looe Key lies the wreck of the Adolphus
Busch, Sr., which sank in 110 feet of water in 1998. Despite its
recent arrival, the artificial reef already bursts with marine life.
An oft-seen 350-pound
goliath grouper counts
itself as one of the
wreck’s first tenants,
and diving aficionados
say life is developing at
an astonishing rate.
Numerous reputable
dive shops offer snorkel
and scuba trips for all
skill levels. For more
information, contact
one of the dive shops
listed in our Recreation
Guide on page 18.
Sightseeing along
the ocean floor
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Fishing
Surrounded on all sides by
water, the Lower Keys are a
haven for fishermen. Anglers looking to test their
skills offshore will find the deep blue waters of the Gulf
Stream filled with marlin, sailfish, tuna, wahoo and other
ferocious fighters waiting to take the bait. Trolling along
the reef will yield yellowtail, snapper and grouper.
Tranquil Florida Bay, known to the locals as the
“backcountry,” is the territory of redfish, trout and the
elusive bonefish, better known here as “grey ghosts.”
The biggest challenge in these shallow waters is hooking
the mighty tarpon, which can weigh up to 200 pounds.
It’s just one of many treasures to be caught in this slice
of paradise.
There are nearly as many fishing options in the Keys as
there are varieties of fish. Charter a boat with a licensed
guide to take you offshore or into the backcountry. Party
boats are a fun way to get the family out on the water.
While bridge fishing, you can catch dinner and create
memories; there are nine fishing bridges in the Lower Keys.
Bait, tackle and a license should be included in your
charter, as well as information on legal limits for “keepers.”
Pack refreshments, and wear a hat, sunglasses
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Key to Fishing
Good
Best
Amberjack
Blackfin Tuna
Blue Marlin
Bonefish
Cobia
Dolphin
Grouper
King Mackerel
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
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and sunscreen.
Fun at theUnderwater
Music Festival
MAJOR ANNUAL
EVENTS
January
June
5th Annual Big Pine
Key Nautical
Flea Market
16th Annual Lower Keys
Dolphin Tournament
July
25th Annual Underwater
Music Festival
Lobster Mini Season
(last Wed. & Thurs. of July)
August
Lobster Season Starts
(August 6)
March
Lower Keys Chamber
of Commerce Annual
Radio Auction
October
April
Lower Keys Chamber of
Commerce’s Annual
Golf Tournament
1st Annual Lower Keys
Music Festival
Stone Crab Season Starts
(October 15)
May
December
Stone Crab Season
Ends (May 15)
Island Art Fair, “Art &
Music In A Natural Key”
For more events, visit www.LowerKeysChamber.com.
Beds Boats Bait Beer
1-800-553-0308
305-872-2685
Fax: 305-872-0927
MM 28.5 • 28530 Overseas Hwy. • Little Torch Key, FL 33042
www.dolphinmarina.net
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SHOPPING
Chamber members appear in bold
0 = Oceanside; B = Bayside
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Gifts, Groceries, Delis & Hardware
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5 Brothers Grocery Two, MM 27.5(B)
Baby’s Coffee Roasters, MM 15(O)
Bare Sole Sandals, LLC, MM 30.5(B)
Bagel Island Deli, Inc., MM 30(B)
Bahia Honda State Park Concession, MM 37(O)
Bert & Frannie’s Day Spa & Boutique, MM 30.5(B)
Big Pine Bicycle Center, MM 30.9(B)
Big Pine Flea Market, MM 30.5(O)
Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge, MM 33(O)
Coconuts Lounge & Liquors, MM 30.5(B)
Dion’s Quik Marts, Key West
Key West Awards/Tour Golf, Key West
Key West Key Lime Pie Co., MM 30(B)
Keys Shipping & Business Center, MM 30.5(B)
Lifetime Dock & Lumber, MM 24.5(O)
Little Palm Island, MM 28.5(O)
Out of The Blue Gallery & Gifts, MM 29.8(O)
Radio Shack, MM30(B)
Sea Boots Charters, MM 30(B)
Strike Zone Charters, MM 29.5(B)
The Sugarloaf Food Company, MM 24(O)
305-872-0702
305-744-9866
305-872-1882
305-872-9912
305-872-3210
305-872-5580
305-872-0130
305-872-4103
305-872-2351
305-872-3795
305-296-2000
305-295-6300
305-872-7400
305-872-9648
305-745-2840
305-872-2215
305-872-8864
305-872-4267
305-745-1530
305-872-9863
305-744-0631
Plants, Landscaping & Photography
Ray Wood’s Lawn Care, MM 30
The Yard Man, MM 27
305-872-0082
305-849-2786
Galleries, Jewelry & Home Services
Ambience Design Studio, MM 30.5(O)
Artistic Flooring & Design, MM 31(B)
Artists in Paradise Gallery, MM 30(B)
Bert & Frannie’s Day Spa & Boutique, MM 30.5(B)
Habitat for Humanity, MM 30.3(O)
Museum of Natural History
@Tropical Crane Point, MM 50(B)
Tropical Pools, MM 30.5(O)
305-515-0210
305-872-1610
305-872-1828
305-872-5580
305-872-4456
305-743-9100
305-872-1274
DINING
Chamber members appear in bold
O = Oceanside; B = Bayside
2 for 20 Pizza, MM 30.5(O)
305-872-7444
5 Brothers Grocery Two, MM 27.5(B)
305-872-0702
A Slice of Paradise, MM 24(O)
305-744-9718
Bagel Island Deli, Inc., MM 30.5(B)
305-872-9912
Big Pine Restaurant & Coffee Shop, MM 30(O)
305-872-2790
Boondocks Grille & Draft House, MM 27(B)
305-872-4094
China Garden of Big Pine, MM 30.5(B)
305-872-8861
Coco Palms, Jamaican Me Hungry, Key West
305-296-0046
Coconuts Lounge/Liquors, MM 30(B)
305-872-3795
Crazy Fish Bar & Grill, MM 31(B)
305-872-7272
Kingston’s Clam Bar, MM 17(B)
305-745-2289
Little Palm Island, MM 28.5(O)
305-872-2551
Mangrove Mama’s, MM 20(B)
305-745-3030
Parrotdise Waterfront, MM 28.5(B)
305-872-9989
Pizzaworks, MM 30.5(B)
305-872-1119
Square Grouper Bar & Grill, MM 22(O)
305-745-8880
The Sugarloaf Food Company, MM 24(B)
305-744-0631
Big Pine Key...Turn Bayside At The Light
Open Daily 10-6
305-872-1828
Deal Directly With 30+ Local Artists!
The Sugarloaf Food Company
Bake Shop • Coffee • Espresso • Sandwiches
Catering Available • Custom Gift Baskets • Unique Local Made Gifts
305-744-0631 • Mon. - Sat. 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
www.sugarloaffood.com
24171 Overseas Highway • Summerland Key, Florida 33042
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Kayaks/Canoes
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Boat Rentals
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Sightseeing
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Fly Fishing
Wreck Fishing
ANDY GRIFFITH’S CHARTERS MM 5
Bay Fishing
Snorkeling
Diving
MM = Mile Marker
O = Oceanside
B = Bayside
Offshore Fishing
RECREATION
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305-296-2639, www.fishandy.com
BIG PINE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
305-872-0292, bpkpark@aol.com
BIG PINE BICYCLE CENTER MM 30(B)
305-872-0130, bisicklist@aol.com
BIG PINE KAYAK ADVENTURES
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305-872-7474, 877-595-2925, www.keyskayaktours.com
CORAL REEF PARK CO., BAHIA HONDA DIV. MM 37(O)
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305-872-3210, www.bahiahondapark.com
DOLPHIN MARINA & LODGING MM 28.5(O)
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305-872-2685, 800-553-0308, www.dolphinmarina.net
ECURIE VITESSE SPORTS CAR CLUB
305-294-6677, www.evscc.com
FANTASY DAN’S AIRPLANE RIDES
305-745-2217
HISTORIC TOURS OF AMERICA Schooner Western Union, 305-292-1766
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Schooner America, 305-292-7787, www.schooneramerica.com
JIG’S BAIT & TACKLE, INC. MM 30.5(B)
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305-872-1040, www.jigfish.com
KEY WEST GOLF CLUB
305-294-5232, www.keywestgolfcourse.com
LOOE KEY REEF RESORT & DIVE CENTER MM 27.5(O)
305-872-2215, 800-942-5397, www.diveflakeys.com
MARATHON KAYAK
MM 50.5(O)
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www.LowerKeysChamber.com
305-743-0561
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PARADISE FISHING, INC.
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305-744-3350
REDBONE, GALLERY & TOURNAMENT SERIES MM 81.5(O)
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305-664-2002, www.redbone.org
REEF LIGHT TACKLE MM 29.7(O)
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305-872-7679, www.reeflighttackle.com
SAHAGIAN INC., FUN YET CHARTERS
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305-872-3407, 800-413-2048, www.funyetcharters.com
SEA BOOTS CHARTERS MM 30(B)
305-745-1530, 800-238-1746, www.seaboots.com
STRIKE ZONE CHARTERS, INC. MM 29.5(B)
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305-872-9863, 800-654-9560, www.strikezonecharter.com
SUGARLOAF MARINA MM 17(B)
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305-745-3135
YANKEE FLEET: DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK FERRY
305-294-6963, 800-634-0939, www.yankeefleet.com
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Bait & Tackle ‫ ﱞ‬Convenience Store
The Keys the way they used to be.
Big Pine Kayak Adventures,
Rentals and Tours: 305-872-7474
Bluewater Boat Rentals and Charters: 305-872-0409
The best fishing and diving in the keys.
We are just 30 minutes from the nightlife at
Key West and the reefs at Looe Key. Visit our
website for more information and photos.
Big Pine Key at MM 30
305-872-2241
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Bahia Honda
State Park
Looe Key Snorkeling
• Snorkeling Tours
• Kayak Rentals
• World Class Beach
(305) 872-3210
MILE MARKER 37
BAHIA HONDA KEY
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$31.49
Dock/Ramp/Marina
$31.49
Pets Accepted
Pool
Kitchen Facilities
Summer/Fall Rates
BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK MM 37(O)
Winter/Spring Rates
MM = Mile Marker; O = Oceanside; B = Bayside
Number of Units
Accommodation Type:
B = B&Bs, Inns and Guesthouses;
C = Campgrounds/RV Parks;
H = Hotels/Motels & Cottages;
S = Seasonal Rentals
Accommodation Type
ACCOMMODATIONS
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305-872-3210, 800-326-3521, www.floridastateparks.org
BARNACLE BED & BREAKFAST MM 33(O)
B 4
305-872-3298, 800-465-9100, www.thebarnacle.net
BIG PINE KEY FISHING LODGE MM 33(O)
305-872-2351
BIG PINE KEY FISHING LODGE MM 33(0)
305-872-2351
BIG PINE KEY RESORT MOTEL MM 30.7(B)
305-872-9090, 888-872-9191, www.bigpinekeymotel.com
BLUEWATER KEY-CLARK’S RV LOT RENTALS MM 14.5(O) C 9
305-744-0999, www.bluewaterkey.net
BLUEWATER KEY RV RESORT MM 14.5(O)
C 81 $118-138
305-745-2494, 800-237-2266, www.bluewaterkey.com
BOYD’S KEY WEST CAMPGROUND MM 5(O)
C 203
CALL
CALL
C C
CENTURY 21 PRESTIGE REALTY GROUP MM 30(O) S 500
CALL
CALL
C C C
DRM
C C C
D
305-294-1465, www.boydscampground.com
305-872-2296, 800-637-7621, www.c21prestigeinthekeys.com
COLDWELL BANKER SCHMITT R.E. MM 30(O)
S 75 $2000-12000 $1500-6500
305-872-3050, 800-488-3050, www.rentalsfloridakeys.com
CROWNE PLAZA-LA CONCHA
H 160 $299-399 $199-299
C
305-296-2991, 800-745-2191, www.laconchakeywest.com
CURRY MANSION INN, KEY WEST
B 28 $250-375 $195-295
C C
S 111 $150-UP
C C C
www.LowerKeysChamber.com
305-294-5349, www.currymansion.com
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CYBER RENTALS VACATION PROPERTIES/
LOWER KEYS
$99-UP
866-771-3010, www.cyberrentals.com
CYPRESS HOUSE, INC., KEY WEST
B 22
$169-305 $155-255
C C
B 4
$225-325 $200-300
C
305-294-6969
DEER RUN BED & BREAKFAST MM 33(O)
305-872-2015, www.deerrunfloridabb.com
DOLBERRY REALTY & MANAGEMENT, LLC,
VENTURE OUT MM 23(O)
C 50
CALL
CALL
C C C
DRM
C
DRM
305-745-2600, www.dolberryrealty.com
DOLPHIN MARINA & LODGING MM 28.5(O)
H 12 $145-285 $115-250
305-872-2685, 800-553-0308, www.dolphinmarina.net
DOLPHIN VACATION HOMES MM 53(O)
S 27 $990-2900 $990-2900
C C
D
C
D
C C C
D
305-743-9876, 800-875-4555, www.dolphinvacations.com
ED & ELLEN’S LODGINGS MM 30.5(B)
H
3
$119
$99
305-872-0703, 888-333-5536, www.ed-ellens-lodgings.com
ERA LOWER KEYS REALTY MM 30.5(O)
S 35
CALL
305-872-2258, 800-859-7642, www.eralowerkeysrealty.com
CALL
Dock/Ramp/Marina
Summer/Fall Rates
S 40 $700-4500 $700-4500
Pets Accepted
Pool
Kitchen Facilities
EXIT REALTY FLORIDA KEYS MM 31(B)
Winter/Spring Rates
MM = Mile Marker; O = Oceanside; B = Bayside
Accommodation Type
Accommodation Type:
B = B&Bs, Inns and Guesthouses;
C = Campgrounds/RV Parks;
H = Hotels/Motels & Cottages;
S = Seasonal Rentals
Number of Units
ACCOMMODATIONS
C C C
DRM
C C C
D
305-872-1133, 888-288-1133, www.exitrealtyfloridakeys.com
FLORIDA KEYS REALTY, INC. MM 21.5(B)
S 75
CALL
CALL
305-745-3717, 800-277-7756, www.floridakeysrealty.com
GEIGER KEY MARINA & RV PARK MM 10.5(O)
C 36 $52.50-105 $40-85
C
DRM
S 415 $150-UP $150-UP
C C C
D
R 15,000 CALL
C C C
DRM
305-296-3553, www.geigerkeymarina.com
HOME AWAY VACATION RENTALS LOWER KEYS
866-771-3010, www.homeaway.com
KEY WEST VISITORS, INC.
CALL
305-872-7447, 866-924-6835, www.keywest123.com
LAZY LAKES CAMPGROUND, MM 19.8
C 97 $50-150
$40-90 CALL C
C
305-745-1079, www.lazylakeskeyscamping.com
LITTLE PALM ISLAND RESORT & SPA MM 28.5(O) H 30 $1400-2100 $820-1220
C
DRM
$90-189
C
DR
S 656 $150-UP
$99-UP
C C C
D
S
$3200
C
D
305-872-2524, 800-343-8567, www.littlepalmisland.com
LOOE KEY REEF RESORT/DIVE CENTER MM 27(O)
H 20 $90-224
305-872-2215, 800-942-5397, www.diveflakeys.com
LOWERKEYSVACATION.COM
866-771-3010
MARK’S RENTAL MM 28.5(B)
1
$3200
305-872-4688, (cell) 305-923-4688
OLD WOODEN BRIDGE GUEST COTTAGES
AND MARINA MM 30.5(B)
H 14 $100-200 $90-269
C C C DRM
S 100
CALL
C C C
CALL
C C
DRM
C C
DRM
C C
DRM
305-872-2241, www.oldwoodenbridge.com
PREFERRED PROPERTIES COASTAL REALTY
CALL
D
305-745-8404, 800-248-1975, www.preferredpropertiescoastal.com
SUGARLOAF KEY WEST KOA RESORT MM 20(O) C 400 CALL
305-745-3549, 800-562-7731, www.sugarloafkeykoa.com
SUGARLOAF LODGE MM 17(B)
H 31 $155-165 $115-125
305-745-3211, 800-553-6097, www.sugarloaflodge.com
SUNSHINE KEY FUN RESORT & MARINA MM 38.5(B) C 385 $95-UP $65-UP
305-872-2217, 800-852-0348, www.rvonthego.com
TUCK’ER INN MM 20(O)
S
3
CALL
CALL
C
D
305-745-2543, www.tuckerinn.com
WENDY SULLIVAN PA, INC. MM 22.8(O)
S 125 $550-2000 $550-2000
C C C DRM
305-872-9001, 800-874-1894, www.keys-florida.com
BEST VALUE IN THE KEYS!
305-872-9090
MOTEL
CABLE TV • POOL A/C
www.bigpinekeymotel.com
MM 30.5 BIG PINE KEY
30725 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
19
AREA SERVICES
Chamber members appear in bold
Advertising, Marketing & Promotional
Comcast Spotlight
The Market Share Company/Fantasy Fest
305-292-7370
305-296-5596
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
All Rite AC & Refrigeration Services, Inc.
McClain Mobile Services, Inc.
305-872-3919
305-395-0574
Attorneys
Fowler Law Firm, P.A.
Lynne Hankins-Fielder, Esq.
Mark E. Kohl, State Attorney
Lee R. Rohe, P.A.
Tegan Slaton, Attorney
305-294-2103
305-872-5000
305-292-3400
305-745-2254
305-295-8990
Automotive Clubs
Ecurie Vitesse Sports Car Club
305-294-6677
Awards & Trophies
Collectors Corner
Key West Awards
305-743-4456
305-295-6300
Beauty & Fitness/Wellness
Bert & Frannie’s Day Spa & Boutique
Big Pine Unisex Salon
Ginger Snips Hair Design
Jody Gay, Licensed Massage Therapist
Nadine’s Salon & Day Spa
Pirate Wellness Center
305-872-5580
305-872-2145
305-872-4247
305-872-4990
305-745-2874
305-744-3348
Business/Office Services
Better Business Bureau of Southern Florida
Blue Water Printing
Keys Shipping & Business Center
Sands of the Keys, Inc.
561-842-9278
305-745-2255
305-872-9648
305-852-4378
www.LowerKeysChamber.com
CPA/ Bookkeeping Services
Bishop, Rosasco & Company
Cruz Morato & Associates, CPA & Consultants
Gordon Accounting & Tax Service
Catering
Bagel Island & Deli
Parrotdise Waterfront
The Sugarloaf Food Company
305-872-9912
305-872-9989
305-744-0631
Civic & Non-Profit Organizations
Big Pine Athletic Association
Big Pine & Lower Keys Rotary Club
(Friday @ noon, Big Pine Methodist Church)
Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department
305-872-0292
305-872-9087
305-872-0975
LEE ROBERT ROHE, P.A.
AT TO R N E Y AT L AW
Practicing Law Since 1979
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Administrative & Governmental
Real Estate Law
Medical Malpractice
Environmental Law
Civil Trial Practice
25000 Overseas Hwy., Summerland Key lrrlaw@bellsouth.net
20
305-745-4077
305-872-3200
305-872-8998
305-745-2254
Boys & Girls Club At Big Pine Academy
Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc.
Florida Keys Council of the Arts, Inc.
Florida Keys & Key West Lodging Assoc.
Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Florida Sea Base-Brinton Environmental Center
GLEE (Green Living & Energy Education)
Habitat For Humanity
Key West Business Guild
Leadership Monroe County
National Key Deer Refuge
Redbone, Inc.
Sugarloaf Key Volunteer Fire Department
Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice
Wesley House Family Services, Inc.
305-797-6813
305-743-5452
305-294-4406
305-296-4959
305-743-3900
305-292-0311
305-664-5642
305-293-7658
305-872-4456
305-294-4603
305-289-9400
305-872-0774
305-664-2002
305-745-4001
305-294-8812
305-292-7151
Computer Services
Atlantic Computer & Educational Services
FloridaKeys.com (Internet services & design)
Paradise Technologies, Inc.
305-393-3649
305-292-1880
305-744-3350
Distributors/Wholesalers
Coca Cola Company
Eagle Distributors Ltd. (beer distributors)
Florida Keys Spring Water Corp.
Pepsi Refreshment Services
305-872-9715
305-296-8321
305-872-4654
305-296-6521
Dockominiums/Yacht Clubs
Key West Harbour/Yacht Clubs of America
305-292-3121
Electrical Contractors & Services
Lower Keys Electric Inc.
Pedro Falcon Electrical Contractor, Inc.
305-745-1551
305-872-2200
Employee Training & Management Consulting
Vantage Consulting, Inc.
305-744-3440
Environmental & Residential Planning Services
Paradise Financial Corporation
Pinewood Waste Water Services, Inc.
Sandra Walters, Consultants, Inc.
305-744-3350
305-872-2033
305-294-1238
Financial Services
Chicago Title of the Florida Keys
First American Title Insurance Co.
First State Bank of the Florida Keys
Key West Bank
Keys Federal Credit Union
305-872-0000
305-296-2967
305-744-0206
305-294-3540
305-809-3480
800-942-5397
305-872-2215
MOTEL • DOCKAGE • BOAT RAMP • LIQUOR STORE
POOLSIDE TIKI BAR & RESTAURANT
DAILY DIVE/SNORKEL & CHARTER TRIPS
5 STAR P.A.D.I. TRAINING CENTER
MM 27.5
Ramrod Key, FL 33042
looekeyresort@bellsouth.net
www.DiveFlaKeys.com
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Marine Bank of the Florida Keys
TIB Bank of the Keys
True Title Agency, Inc.
305-872-2251
305-872-0295
305-872-4005
General Contractors
Ichabod Crane Services, Inc.
Keys Paradise Builders
Rudy Krause Construction
Sunhaven Homes of the Florida Keys, Inc.
Sweetwater Homes Inc.
T-Builders, Inc.
305-872-2661
305-872-4473
305-872-2100
305-745-9937
305-872-9520
305-872-9087
Home Services/Supply
Ambience Design Studio
Artistic Flooring & Design
Big Pine Builders Supply
Davestime Painting & Carpentry
Florida Lifts
Island Breeze Home Inspections
Sherwin-Williams Company
305-515-0210
305-872-1610
305-872-2337
305-766-3434
305-872-4802
305-872-7334
305-296-8501
Insurance
Chicago Title of the Florida Keys
Isaksen Insurance, Inc.
Keys Insurance Agency
Ray Hampson & Associates
True Title Agency, Inc.
305-872-0000
305-872-0097
305-743-0494
305-872-4788
305-872-4005
Marinas/Marine Service & Equipment
AAA All Marine, Inc.
Lifetime Dock & Lumber
Lower Keys Marine Towing & Salvage
Sea Center
Sugarloaf Marina
305-872-1516
305-745-2840
305-872-3092
305-872-2243
305-745-3135
Moving & Storage Services
Big Pine Storage
DRN Moving, Inc.
305-872-2590
305-872-2575
Pest Control
www.LowerKeysChamber.com
Hammerhead Termite Control
Williams Pest Control, LLC.
22
305-515-2800
305-745-4321
Publishing
Conch Color
Florida Keys Phone Book
Florida Keys Yellow Pages
Great Locations, Inc.
Keynoter Publishing Co.
Marathon & Big Pine Free Press
Miles Media Group/SEE Magazine
News-Barometer
Real Estate Guide
The Weekly Newspaper
305-294-7566
305-493-9475
305-664-3995
305-731-0135
305-743-5551
305-743-8766
800-683-0010
305-872-0106
305-872-2772
305-743-0844
Realtors/Real Estate Services
Appraisal Certified Services
Century 21 Prestige Realty Group
(Roberta Castillo, Realtor)
Century 21 Prestige Reality Group
(David Lunsford, Realtor)
Coldwell Banker/Schmitt Real Estate
Coldwell Banker/Schmitt Real Estate
(David & Jackie Baugh, Realtors)
305-289-1221
305-872-2296
305-872-2296
800-488-3050
305-393-3767
Coldwell Banker/Schmitt Real Estate
(Katherine A. Clark, Realtor)
Coldwell Banker/Schmitt Real Estate
(Diane Corliss, Realtor)
Coldwell Banker/ Schmitt Real Estate
(Tommy & Kathleen Gomez, Realtors)
Coldwell Banker/Schmitt Real Estate
(Karen & Capt. John Nazzaro)
Coldwell Banker/Schmitt Real Estate
(Patti Nickless)
Coldwell Banker/Schmitt Real Estate
(Abby Oglesbee, Realtor)
Coldwell Banker/Schmitt Real Estate
(Banks Prevatt)
Coldwell Banker/ Schmitt Real Estate
(Barbara Rogers, Realtor)
Coldwell Banker/Schmitt Real Estate
(Beata & Jim Sharpe, Jr.)
305-395-0744
305-849-0934
305-393-5158
305-923-9074
305-872-5262
305-872-5251
305-872-5264
305-872-3050
888-574-2773
Derek & Jacqui Norman
Licensed Realtors
Schwartz GMAC Property Sales
Florida Keys & Key West
www.WeSellTheKeys.com
Big Pine Shopping Plaza
181 Key Deer Blvd.
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
DIRECT: 305-797-3387
islandhomes@hotmail.com
24478 Overseas Hwy., Summerfield Key, FL 33042
Roberta M. Castillo
REALTOR®
Cell:
305.923.4668
Office: 305.745.8404
Fax:
305.745.8433
CHRISTIE’S
RoCastillo@bellsouth.net
GREAT ESTATES®
www.RealKeyWest.com
www.RobertaCastilloREALTOR.com
VENTURE OUT ON SITE REALTOR
Office: 305-745-2600
Cell: 305-394-2542 • Fax: 305-745-8700
Sales, Long & Short Term Rentals
Cindi Dolberry
Licensed Broker, CCIM
www.dolberryrealty.com
dolberryinparadise@msn.com
701 Spanish Main Drive • Cudjoe Key, FL 33042
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Coldwell Banker/Schmitt Real Estate
(Dave Wiley, Realtor)
Dolberry Realty & Management, LLC.
ERA Lower Keys Real Estate
ERA Lower Keys Realty
(Ron Widmaier, Realtor)
EXIT Realty Florida Keys
Florida Keys Realty
Garry & Donna Seivers, Inc.
Internet Realty
Keys to the Sea Realty, Inc.
Keyswide Realty.com
Marathon & Lower Keys Board of Realtors
Preferred Properties Coastal Realty
Prudential Keyside Properties
RE/Max Keys to the Key (Jim Cahill)
RE/Max Keys to the Key (Joyce Thomas)
Schwartz GMAC Property Sales
(Derek & Jacqui Norman)
Schwartz GMAC Property Sales
(Linda Ward, PA Realtor)
Wendy Sullivan Real Estate
305-872-4680
305-745-2600
800-859-7642
305-872-2258
888-288-1133
800-277-7756
305-872-9403
800-668-7218
305-304-1413
305-745-8815
305-743-2485
800-248-1975
800-747-4206
305-872-8946
305-872-4038
305-797-3387
305-395-2334
800-874-1894
Transportation
Paradise Limousine Services, Inc.
305-872-1665
www.LowerKeysChamber.com
THE WEATHER REPORT
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Month
Avg. Air Temp.
(High/Low ºF)
Avg. Water Temp.
(ºF)
Avg. Rainfall
(inches)
January
75/65
69
2
February
75/66
70
1.8
March
79/69
75
1.7
April
82/72
79
1.8
May
85/76
83
3.5
June
88/79
86
5.1
July
89/80
87
3.6
August
89/79
87
5
September
88/79
86
5.9
October
84/76
82
4.4
November
80/71
76
2.9
December
76/67
72
2
ERA
Lower Keys
ERA
Realty
®
REAL ESTATE
Sales · Property Management · Vacation
and Long Term Home Rentals
1-800-859-7642
US 1, MM30 (Across from Post Office)
305-872-2258
Big Pine Key
www.eralowerkeysrealty.com
It’s a Great Time to Buy in Paradise!
Patti Nickless, CRS, TRC, Broker Associate
305-304-6949 www.BestKeysAgent.com
29967 Overseas Hwy., Big Pine Key, FL 33043
CAPT. JIM SHARPE, JR
BEATA K. SHARPE
Sales Executives, REALTOR®
305-872-0306 DIRECT · 800-488-3050 x.5271
SCHMITT REAL ESTATE CO.
29967 Overseas Hwy., Big Pine Key, FL 33043
www.beatasharpe.com
bsharpe13@aol.com
Around the
world or right
next door
Moving, Crating,
packing & materials.
FL IM #26, MC 450645, US DOT 966624FL
30677 Overseas Hwy.
Big Pine Key, FL
305.872.2575
877.344.MOVE
www.drnmoving.com
Big Pine Key
& Florida’s
Lower Keys
The Official Visitor
Keys
Vi it Guide
G id off the
th Lower
L
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Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 430511, Big Pine Key, FL 33043-0511
Mile Marker 31, Overseas Highway, Oceanside
800-872-3722 or 305-872-2411
Copyright 2008.
www.LowerKeysChamber.com