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Showing posts with label US st Florida Key West 2010 Feb. Show all posts
Showing posts with label US st Florida Key West 2010 Feb. Show all posts

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Caroline feeds a Tarpon at Robbie's Marina


Caroline feeds a tarpon at Robbie's Marina, http://www.robbies.com/, at Mile Marker 77.5 at Lignumvitae Bridge in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff Feb. 6, 2010
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February 6, 2010

I managed, after many attempts, to photograph a tarpon at Robbie's Marina, http://www.robbies.com/, 77522 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036-3813, (305) 664-9814 – just as it opened its mouth to grab a snack from my wife’s hand.

http://www.robbies.com/tarpon.htm

“According to Robbie’s web site history: “Robbie and his wife Mona started feeding Scarface 18 years ago. Scarface appeared floundering in the shallow waters near the dock; Robbie saw the struggling tarpon and, thinking it had swum too shallow and gotten stuck on the bank, went out into the water to free it. He lifted the fish and saw that the right side of its jaw was torn open. Hoping to revive the tarpon, Robbie placed it in the oxygen-rich shrimp tank and called old Doc Roach. The doctor showed up with his wife's mattress needles and some twine, and Scarface became the first known tarpon with stitches. After several days of force-feeding, Scarface showed good recovery and weight gain; six months later he was released into the waters off the dock. Afterwards, Scarface continued to frequent the docks; sometimes bringing a friend. Soon more and more of the fish began to appear.

“Today, the tradition continues, with visitors from all across the world coming to marvel at the spectacle and offer these magnificent creatures a snack.”


The web site, http://www.robbies.com/, explains, “Robbie’s rests peacefully among coconut palms with shimmering views of the nearby islands where the unspoiled Florida Bay and the exquisite Atlantic Ocean converge. Cooled by the gentle trade winds, and cantilevered over crystal clear aquamarine waters, with a private sandy beach, one cannot help but understand why so many artists have chosen this place to immortalize in paintings. Robbie’s comprises quaint and discreet pavilions surrounded by lush tropical landscaping offering a taste of everything the Keys have to offer.

“An eclectic fusion of nostalgic Florida Keys understated elegance with the more modern conveniences of shopping for everything from beads to fine art and hammocks, and dining at eateries from sidewalk vendors to five star cuisine overlooking the water, in one of Islamorada’s most discreetly placed restaurants—even the most discriminating of visitors will find themselves captivated by everything Robbie’s has to offer…”


Find a web cam of Robbie’s here: http://www.robbies.com/videos.htm

Robbie's Marina
http://www.robbies.com/
77522 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036-3813
(305) 664-9814
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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Welcome Key West Beauty Beauty

“Welcome Key West Beauty Beauty” by Kevin Dayhoff February 4, 2010

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Green Turtle Inn Florida Keys then and now


Green Turtle Inn Florida Keys then and now - 1935 and February 6, 2010 By Kevin Dayhoff

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On our way to Key West on Saturday, February 6, 2010, we waited until we were on our way on the Route 1, known as “The Overseas Highway,” before we looked for a local place to eat.

The Overseas Highway connect 29 of the 200 islands we know as the archipelago, the Florida Keys.

The route was originally established as a railroad built by Henry Flagler. A horrific hurricane struck the Keys on September 2, 1935 and irreparably wrecked the railroad.

The railroad was replaced with the Overseas Highway for automobile traffic, which opened in 1938.

We found the Green Turtle Inn after traveling about 20 miles and thoroughly enjoyed our lunch.

According to the web site for the restaurant, http://www.greenturtlekeys.com/: “Green Turtle Inn Restaurant / We have been a Keys tradition since 1947 / Located at MM 81.5 Islamorada, Florida Keys / Phone: 305-664-2006 / Email: info@greenturtlekeys.com.”

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Welcome to Key West

Welcome to Key West’

“Welcome to Key West’ airplane collage by Kevin Dayhoff February 4, 2010

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Sunday, February 07, 2010

Key West Super Bowl Party


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Speechless at 30 thousand feet


“Speechless at 30 thousand feet” by Kevin Dayhoff February 4, 2010. http://tinyurl.com/yfrt86j http://twitpic.com/11xfco

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An unidentified little girl speechlessly peers in complete wonder at what the world looks like at 30,000 feet through the window of an Air Tran Boeing 737 flying somewhere over the southern east coast of the United States. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff February 4, 2010.

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