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Rainbow Reef Dive Center Announces Daily Dive Schedule for Key Largo

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
2 weeks ago

Daily Dive Schedule

Daily Dive Schedule **Please note:** The daily dive schedule is a general guideline and is subject to change based on weather conditions and customer requests. Please call the day before to confirm. Key: AM – Morning PM – Afternoon MOL – Molasses Reef SPIEG – Spiegel Grove DUANE – Duane BIBB – Bibb EAGLE – Eagle CITY SLS – City of New York/San Lorenzo/Spiegel Grove WRECKS – Includes any wreck besides Spiegel Grove (usually Duane or Bibb) THE ELBOW – The Elbow Reef Date 8:30 AM 1:30 PM June 11, 2024 MOL WRECKS June 12, 2024 THE ELBOW MOL June 13, 2024 MOL CITY SLS June 14, 2024 WRECKS MOL June 15, 2024 MOL DUANE June 16, 2024 WRECKS MOL June 17, 2024 MOL CITY SLS Dive Site Descriptions: Molasses Reef: Known for its colorful coral and abundant marine life, Molasses Reef is a popular spot for both snorkeling and diving. It offers a variety of depths suitable for all skill levels. Duane: This 275-foot Coast Guard Cutter was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef. It sits upright in 120 feet of water and is a favorite among experienced divers. Spiegel Grove: Another intentionally sunk vessel, the Spiegel Grove is a massive 510-foot Navy ship. It offers numerous penetration opportunities and is suitable for advanced divers. Bibb: The Bibb is a sister ship to the Duane and also an intentionally sunk Coast Guard Cutter. It lies in approximately 130 feet of water. Eagle: The Eagle is a 287-foot freighter that sank in 1985. It is broken into several pieces, providing a unique diving experience. City of New York/San Lorenzo: These are two separate shallow wreck sites often combined into one dive trip. The Elbow: The Elbow is a shallow reef known for its diverse marine life and easy diving conditions.

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Islamorada Public Hearing Set for Vacation Rental Ordinance

2 weeks ago

"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Council of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida, at the Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, commencing at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, regarding the following proposed Ordinance: ORDINANCE 23-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-76(E)(2), ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VACATION RENTALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR VACATION RENTALS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The subject property is located at 82751 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 and is further described as STR# 22-0248; Lot 20, Block 4 Plantation Key Colony Plat Book 3, Page 166. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. Anyone wishing to submit documents may do so prior to the meeting by delivering them to the Village Clerk at the above address, or by emailing [email protected]. All submissions will be part of the public record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons with disabilities who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing should contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412, no later than two (2) business days prior to such proceeding.If you are hearing impaired, contact the TDD operator at 1-800-955-8771 (Toll Free) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). If any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Publish Date: August 24, 2023"

Islamorada Public Hearing Set for Vacation Rental Ordinance

2 weeks ago

"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Council of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida, at the Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, commencing at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, regarding the following proposed Ordinance: ORDINANCE 23-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-76(E)(2), ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VACATION RENTALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR VACATION RENTALS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The subject property is located at 82751 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 and is further described as STR# 22-0248; Lot 20, Block 4 Plantation Key Colony Plat Book 3, Page 166. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. Anyone wishing to submit documents may do so prior to the meeting by delivering them to the Village Clerk at the above address, or by emailing [email protected]. All submissions will be part of the public record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons with disabilities who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing should contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412, no later than two (2) business days prior to such proceeding.If you are hearing impaired, contact the TDD operator at 1-800-955-8771 (Toll Free) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). If any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Publish Date: August 24, 2023"

Islamorada Budget Hearing Set for September 5th

2 weeks ago

"Please see the attached document for information regarding the Notice of Budget Hearing to be held on September 5, 2024."

Department of State Meeting Notices Available Online

3 weeks ago

"Meeting Notices Notices are posted in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF). Please note: Meeting notices prior to 2017 are not available online. For older records, please contact the agency directly. 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017"

Youth Programs Available in Islamorada

3 weeks ago

"Youth Programs"

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