Summerland Key News

Brad Bullington, 24, a University of North Florida senior and Mandarin resident, isn't a novice when it comes to working long hours on a research project.

Humans, dolphins and manatees are not the only ones who have trouble breathing during severe red tide outbreaks. via Florida Trend

They have terrific baked goods and some unique and delicious food for that break in the action before you get into the craziness that is Key West. via Roadfood.com Reviews

“It's a great opportunity to study some of these things that would be a little bit difficult to do without some sort of funding”

Could coral reefs be saved by bacteria? Can toxic algae blooms be stopped? Researchers at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce have received more than $43,000 from the sale of Protect Our Reefs ... via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

He is struck by Cadillac, is 5th fatality A 61-year-old Summerland Key man was killed while crossing U.S. 1 on Summerland Sunday night, becoming the fifth person to die in a Keys traffic crash this year. via Florida Keys Keynoter

Posted 02-05-2008 by Jeremy McGovern Yesterday, I left Wisconsin and the promise of 10 inches of snow for the Florida Keys and the promise of sunny skies, 78A , and the Winter Star Party . via Astronomy

“I wanted to share it with children”

Rarity reported stolen from the Star Party The purloined meteorite remains missing. via Florida Keys Keynoter

A space rock is missing from the Florida Keys.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says a meteorite was stolen sometime between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning from a display at a gathering of amateur astronomers on West Summerland Key.

The meteorite is worth $10,000 and weighs about 99 grams. It's greenish-brown with crystals. One side of it has a cut.

The meteorite was on display at the Winter Star Party by a vendor from Pennsylvania. Authorities say the vendor had it in an unlocked case covered with a tarp. Read more

Feb. 5: Pete Fountain plays the clarinet as he leads his Half Fast Walking Club Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans. via Fox News

New exhibit to open today at Truman site The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center celebrates its first anniversary today with the opening of Mote Marine Laboratory's Living Reef Exhibit inside the center. via Florida Keys Keynoter

“Now the buttonwood [trees] are encroaching and we need to stunt those so the grass can regrow.”

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service says the planned burn is designed to improve the habitat for animals such as the Lower Keys marsh rabbit, but others say they're doing just fine in their current environment. via Florida Keys Keynoter

Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24: CD Review Howard Livingston and the Mile Marker 24 band have been making great tropical inspired music with a country twist since the mid 1990's. Mile Mark 24's regular ... via Associated Content

“It may be because there are more people here for the winter season, but at least two of the three cases involved Keys residents.”

Other cases have results more positive Two divers and a kayaker made it back to shore after misadventures on Florida Keys waters this week. via Florida Keys Keynoter

“It's not going to be millions of dollars”

Just two months after firing 95 workers, defense contractor Raydon Corp. is seeking tax breaks for a new simulator plant big enough for 500 employees, more than double its current work force. via Daytona Beach News-Journal Online

Brandon Vigus of Summerland Key finds the perfect pumpkin at the St. Peter Catholic Church pumpkin patch on Big Pine Key Wednesday. via Florida Keys Keynoter