Islamorada, FL

It is hard to believe October is quickly coming to close and we will begin the holiday season shortly. Last weekend marked the end of another sucessful Fantasy Fest in Key West and several local organizations held costume parties to raise funds for scholarship, and aid programs. Below is a picture of our group before we left to attend the "Monster Ball".

As parents prepare for tonight's big trick or treat event in thier area remember to check younger children's costumes for trip, vision and visibility hazards. Shorten skirts/pants so they do not drag on the ground, use face paint or make sure masks have openings large enough so vision and breathing is not impaired, and for darker costumes add reflective tape or glow sticks. Older children should be given times to check in regularly as well as a curfew and parents should know where and with whom the kids will be with.

Hope everyone has a safe and happily scary halloween .......

Things to do in the Florida Keys...Islamorada

Through the dedication and talent of Florida Keys Community Concert Band members and supporters, an entire Pops in the Park season of themed outdoor concerts will be offered free at Founder's Park, Mile Marker 87, bayside, in Islamorada. The monthly performances will take place at 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Kelly Willey is the broker and began her real estate career in 1989 in Baltimore, Maryland and Long and Foster Realtors. She rose quickly to the top of her office and was the Rookie of the Year in 1989 with Coldwell Banker. Over the years she has earned numerous sales awards, sold millions and millions of dollars in real estate and attended a vast number of training programs. Kelly has specialized in working with many REO and foreclosure properties over the last 20 years. And, she holds the SRES, Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation for working with senior citizns and their special needs.

Kelly and her family have been very involved with Island Community Church and Island Christian school. Being involved as a youth leader with the teens sparked their interest in foreign missions. They have taken many trips to the Dominican Republic to serve the impoverished of that country and founded a non-profit corporation, Micah Missions, to raise money and awareness of that cause.

For all your real estate needs in Marathon, Duck Key, Key Colony Beach and Grassy Key call Kelly Willey at 305-289-2212 or email her at MicahMissions@Gmail.com. We are always happy to help you with area attractions, local schools or the value of your Marathon, Florida Keys home.

About Islamorada

Long ago, violet sea snails called Janthina colored the shores deep lavender. When Spanish explorers discovered this strange sight, they named the Islands islas moradas, or purple isles.

Located just 75 miles from Miami Airport and 80 miles from Key West, Islamorada is the perfect spot for your home in the Florida Keys. The average temperature is 80 degrees and 78 degrees for the water. Sitting between the sparkling dear waters of Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is bestowed with a Coral Reef three to five miles offshore that is filled with spectacular life! It is this very reef that has contributed to the chronicling of some of the most romantic history from pirates to shipwrecks to sunken Spanish Galleons.

Known as the "Sport Fishing Capital of the World", it has the largest fishing fleet per square mile anywhere in the world. Fish for "big game" offshore, or use your finesse for back country fishing or just bridge fish. Almost any month of the year you can find a fishing tournament.There are other ways to enjoy our pristine waters. Take advantage of parasailing, wind surfing, kayaking, or a back county ecotour.You can just lay back and take advantage of the lush tropical surroundings, or visit our artisan villages, shop boutiques or mix a colorful sunset celebration with a range of dining tastes.
I am sure if you visit me at our office In Islamorada at M.M. 82; we will find you the property you desire, be it a primary residence, a second or vacation home.Islamorada and the Upper Keys Never cold here! Our average temp. is 80 degrees! "The Sport Fishing Capital of the World!"

One of the main reasons I decided to move to the Florid Keys was the availablity of fine Christian education. My twin daughters started at Island Christian school for 9th grade and graduated this year. They received outstanding instruction but more importantly they were given spiritual encouragement and grew tremendously.

We also attend services on Sunday at 10AM and have beenvery involved with Lisa Porter and the FUEL youth group.

I highly encourage anyone visitng the Keys to try this very friendly Christ centered church.

Kelly Willey

Coco Plum Realtors

305-289-2212

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Hello fellow fisherman and Real Estate Investor's! This is an update on the Real Estate tides for the Islands of Plantation Key , Windley Key , Upper Matecumbe, and Lower Matecumbe.

With the summer season is ready to kick off the second half of 2008, we know that fishing will be very good this summer as always. While fisherman hunt for that elusive 50 lb dolphin,or the first 350 lb Blue Marlin, investors are hunting for that big catch on land. The best fisherman use the right bait, local knowledge of the waters and sea conditions to give them the best chance at producing the big catch. Investor's must also apply some of those same tactics to give themselves the opportunity to catch the right Real Estate Deal!

The fisherman faces higher cost to catch the big one,and so it goes with the Investor.The Year over Year Stats for Islamorada, show some movement upward over last year.

Upper Matecumbe sold volume; is up 32% , average sale price is up 10%, new listings are down 32%;

Plantation Key; sold volume down 21%, average sale price up 2%, new listings are at 0%,

Windley Key; sold volume is off 39%, while average sale price is up 171%, new listings down 20%,

Lower Matecumbe; sold volume down 36%, with average sale price up 16%, and new listings down 4%. (stats are for time frame 1/1/07 thru 5/16/07 vs 1/1/08 thru 5/16/08)

Buyers are purchasing at 89% of list price Village wide.

Jim Mooney P.A. AHWD Moorings Realty, Inc.