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7/30/2010
Keys Businesses seeing growth
Upper Keys business owners are experiencing growth

(PressMethod) - Lazaro Hernandez owns Mattress & Beyond in Key Largo and said his business has been picking up.
It's better now than it was even six months ago. I have noticed that home sales have picked up, so people need furniture, he said.

I also see new faces coming in, not just our repeat customers.

Scott Tkacs, manager of KLI Home Center, a True Value hardware and building supply store in Key Largo, said the store has also seen increased business in recent months.
We think there are indications that things are on an upswing, he said.

There are some new homes being built and some major remodeling projects going on, so we've been getting some bigger orders.

Tom Turton, manager of Largo Honda, said his business has also seen a slight resurgence.

Visitor numbers also growing
Key Largo Chamber of Commerce President Jackie Harder said the Upper Keys has not been affected by the down economy as much as other areas of the United States and South Florida, and the number of visitors is growing over recent years.

Compared to other places throughout the country, our economy has never faltered. We have seen a 22-percent increase in the number of visitors to our Welcome Center over 2009, so people are coming down, she said. I've talked to restaurants who say they're having their best year ever.

August 2nd, 2010, Per Jan Keller, Islamorada top producing Realtor. This is great news for our local businesses and anyone considering a move to the Keys. It shows that the Keys Financial status is strong.

When asked how this could affect the Real Estate market Jan further remarked-Having a strong local economy effects our local employment situation which in turn influences anyone considering a move here.

About Jan Keller. Jan is a Top producing Real Estate agent and the owner of the Florida website www.kellerporterteam.com designed specifically to help people relocating to Islamorada and the upper Florida Keys.

6/30/110
The Florida Keys: Untouched, Unspoiled & Better than the Bahamas
The Keys can be segmented into three vacation areas, each offering a different vacation experience

(PressMethod) - Vacation Accommodations of the Florida Keys
With all types of accommodations available from camping at Long Key State Park, condo/home rentals and luxurious estate rentals to some of the best Florida water front hotels in the state, virtually anyone with any budget can find terrific place to stay within the Keys.

Interestingly, the Keys has a dearth of beaches, therefore for the most part, the most interesting places are located on the "Bay side" where you can watch sailboats and cruisers make their way to the numerous restaurants, bars and nightclubs which offers interesting views after the sun goes down.

One point that needs to be made: if one is renting a home, the likelihood of it being equipped with a pool is fairly low.

Therefore, if a pool is a "must", most hotels and vacation condominium complexes typically will be the best bet. After engaging in water sports above or below the surface, nothing is more refreshing than a dip in the pool, followed by a cool drink on the balcony as the sun starts to dip below the horizon.

Keys Water Sports from the Tropical to the Sublime
There is an awesome number of water sports in which one can participate in the Florida Keys, from snorkeling ( a few miles off shore on the reef) to water skiing, sailing, kayaking, Jet Skiing, parasailing and just exploring the area by boat at any one of the boat rental locations.

Whatever one has a taste for, water-wise, you can certainly find a way to satisfy it. Most confine their boating to the bay side, however if you wish to SCUBA dive, the reefs off shore, as mentioned previously, are only a few minutes by boat and the waters, for the most, are relatively calm.

There are numerous qualified and licensed dive operators with any number of choice dive locations, featuring explorations on wrecks to reefs.

Fishing is incredible in the Keys with an enormous variety of fish and fishing techniques challenging the skill of almost any fisherman. Depending upon one's sense of adventure, there's all types of deep sea fishing off both southern and the western shores of the Keys as well as fishing trips into the Gulf of Mexico towards the Dry Tortugas. There's fishing off the reef (make sure to obtain a fishing license) and flats fishing.

Also for the adventurous there's excellent fishing within the Ten Thousand Island chain between the Keys and the southern tip of the mainland. If a fisherman wishes to try his luck in this venue, make sure to hire a guide, because every tropical mangrove looks like every other mangrove and it's very easy to get lost.

Eating and Sightseeing: Great Restaurants and Natural Wonders
The keys, with its three areas to explore, there's more than enough sights to see and tours to take. For the history buff, Key West offers both history and interesting architecture. The upper and middle Keys: Key Largo, Islamorada and Marathon are also great places to visit.

Each has its own charm with numerous things to do. Don't forget Big Pine Key, home of the National Key Deer refuge. Here's an opportunity to observe the very unique and pint sized, Key Deer.
From conch fritters to five star dining and all manner of seafood, one will be able to enjoy some of the finest and freshest seafood in the country. There are probably hundreds of seafood restaurants servings everything from mako shark to octopus, as well as the standard fare one can find on the mainland. Certainly after a wonderful meal, real key lime pie is an almost obligatory desert.
The Florida Keys is the economical, relaxing destination that has things to do year round that you probably will not find in Milwaukee or Dayton. There's a wide range of sights, sounds, people to see and things to do in a tropical, yet very American way. With the natural beauty of the waters and the tropical mindset that pervades the people who live there, the Keys is a great place to relax in the sun and forget all about the economic chaos.
In summary, if you're in the market for waterfront property inIslamorada, there's no better time than now to buy. For more information please go to www.kellerporterteam.com

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6/1/110
investment Advantages of Buying Islamorada Waterfront Property!
With prices where they are right now, there's never been a better time to buy waterfront property in Islamorada Florida.

(PressMethod) - Anyone who has ever been to Islamorada has at one point considered a life of relaxation with only the sound of the sea and the ocean breeze to worry about.

While this may sound like an unobtainable form of paradise, with the current pricing, it is actually much more realistic than it seems. Here are several reasons.

1. A second home that generates income. For those who already own a home and are happy living where they are, waterfront property in Florida's popular Islamorada area can be a lucrative investment.

Each year, thousands of tourists flock to Islamorada to soak up the sun. Because of this, waterfront rental properties generally take in good rental income. In fact waterfront properties are always the first to get rented.

So, by purchasing a piece of waterfront property and renting it out, you can have all or certainly part of your home payments made plus enjoy it as a vacation home.

The goal being, that eventually, you'll be in a position to retire and live the relaxing life you've worked so hard to attain or the property will simply be a good investment for the future.

2. Waterfront properties have historically always had the best appreciation. If you're on the fence regarding whether or not to purchase property, remember that.

I'm sure you've all heard the phrase, there is only so much waterfront property available-which is absolutely true.

In summary, if you're in the market for waterfront property inIslamorada, there's no better time than now to buy. For more information please go to www.kellerporterteam.com

5/30/2010
investment Advantages of Buying Islamorada Waterfront Property!
With prices where they are right now, there's never been a better time to buy waterfront property in Islamorada Florida.