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June
12, 2010
Oil Spill Update: The news is good, NO OIL HERE!!!
CONTENTS:
[CLICK HERE FOR THE PDF VERSION]
The Origin of the Florida Keys | Key Largo | Islamorada | Marathon
| Big Pine and the Lower Keys | Key West
The USS Vandenberg Story | The Wreck Trek | THe National Marine Sanctuary
| Reef Relief
 America's
Paradise -
The Florida Keys and Key West
It's
not often you get to work in paradise, but I did for six incredible
months. It’s also not everyday you get to meet the ultimate
green queen — but I did when I met Christi Allen in Key Largo.
We have had some great experiences forging our partnership creating
the first EcoGuide to the Florida Keys and helping to fuel one of
the most exciting trends along with it — the greening of the
Florida Keys.
Considering the residential and business growth of the Keys you might
believe there is little left to see in the eco-tourism realm in the
Keys, but I am here to tell you that is farther from the truth. Many
positive actions and programs have been put into place, whatever past
damage was done is getting undone and the proof is all around from
the Atlantic to the bay.
So, as you consider your visit here — or if you have already
made the trek — take a look at the information we have assembled
for your convenience. From where to go bicycling to wake boarding,
from snorkel or scuba diving to kayaking, there are many things to
do and see nature-wise, and with the endless amount of aquatic activities,
you need to plan a few weeks stay or I assure you, you will be returning
for more! Plan for a few weeks, or you can be busy for a few days
and return for more next year!
Enjoy
Paradise — Enjoy the Florida Keys!
Richard H. Stewart,
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
I
have been an admirer of the environment since I was a child. I developed
a passion for the environment in high school. As an adult I took that
passion and became an advocate. As a nine year resident of the Florida
Keys, I have been living in one of the most environmentally sensitive
places in the world.
Since I moved here, I have learned so much. I am very thankful for the
opportunities of enlightenment I have had. My eyes have been opened
beyond what I could have dreamed. This heightened awareness has led
to my making conscious choices everyday for the betterment of my community,
my environment, and my planet. I have a voice and the ability to spread
the “good green word.” I am very excited to be the Regional
Publisher of the EcoGuide Florida Keys. This publication supports and
encompasses education, economy and the environment.
The day I met Richard Stewart, my life changed forever. He has given
me an opportunity to continue to spread the “good green word”
nationwide. We are all connected on this planet. This publication allows
you to think globally, but act locally. As you travel to the Florida
Keys, slow down, look around and participate in environmental preservation.
Life is full of adventures, just tread softly through them!
 Christi
Allen, Regional Plublisher & Editor
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. DIRECTORY OF ACTIVITIES & SERVICES
(to be completed June 15th)
KAYAKING:
Key Largo
Coastal Kayaking |GOTO|
Florida Bay Outfitters |GOTO|
KAYAKING:
Islamorada
Backcounty Cowboy |GOTO|
KAYAKING:
Marathon
Wheels 2 Go |GOTO|
KAYAKING:
Big Pine and the Lower Keys
Big Pine Kayak Adventures, Big Pine Key |GOTO|
SAILING:
Islamorada
SAILING: Key West
SCUBA:
Key Largo
Amy
Slate's Amoray Dive Resort |GOTO|
Captain
Slate's Atlantis Dive Center |GOTO|
Island
Ventures |GOTO|
Just
in Time Dive Charters |GOTO|
SCUBA:
Islamorada
SCUBA:
Marathon
SCUBA:
Big Pine and the Lower Keys
SCUBA:
KeyWest
PADDLE
BOARDING: Key Largo
PADDLE
BOARDING: Islamorada
WAKE
BOARDING: Key Largo
WAKE
BOARDING: Islamorada
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ECOTOURS:
Key Largo
ECOTOURS:
Islamorada
ECOTOURS:
Marathon
ECOTOURS:
Big Pine and the Lower Keys
ECOTOURS:
KeyWest
LODGES:
Key
Largo
Amy Slate's Amoray Dive Resort |GOTO|
Dove
Creek Lodge |GOTO|
LODGES:
Islamorada
Lookout Lodge & Marina |GOTO|
LODGES:
Marathon
Captain Pips |GOTO|
LODGES:
Big Pine and the Lower Keys
Deer
LODGES:
Key West
West
Winds |GOTO|
DINING:
Key Largo
The Fish House |GOTO|
The Encore |GOTO|
Snappers |GOTO|
DINING:
Islamorada
DINING:
Marathon
DINING:
Big Pine and the Lower Keys
DINING:
Key West
FITNESS: Key Largo
Pilates in Paradise |GOTO|
ART
& PHOTOGRAPHY:
Kelly Hostetler Spirit Dance Art, Islamorada |GOTO|
ADVENTURE
TRAVEL:
Adventure In Travel Expo |GOTO|
ECO LIVING:
Schweizer Waldroff Architects -
Kevin Schweizer - Scott Waldroff |GOTO|i
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