A Day in Key West

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Stock Island Sunrise 09/21/2023

Safe Harbor Marina on Stock Island gets the best of both worlds. They have an amazing sunrise and a great sunset too. The perfect location.

Gary

Gary McAdams, PA

Realtor/Notary Public

Barbara Anderson Realty You

Key West, Florida

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The Seven Mile Bridge has become known as a "Florida Keys Icon". It seems every tourist ad has a picture of the Seven Mile Bridge in it somewhere. The first time I drove over it I was amazed by its beauty. It is also a big fishing spot. Particularly for shark fishing. The Bull Sharks, which are known to be among the most vicious of sharks, like to hang out around the pilings. All you have to do is put anything the is bleeding or any live bait of some size and within minutes you'll have a Bull Shark on the line. The "Old Seven Mile Bridge" has been turned into a walking bridge and was just 100% rehabbed. Take a ride over the Seven Mile Bridge and you'll be hooked on the Florida Keys.

Gary

Gary McAdams, PA

Realtor/Notary Public

Barbara Anderson Realty You

Key West, Florida

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Seven Mile Bridge, "Fred" the tree

There has been this 1 tree growing on nothing but concrete on the Old Seven Mile Bridge. The Locals have even named the tree "Fred" and decorate it every Christmas. In September of 2017 Hurricane Irma pretty well leveled everything from Big Pine Key to Marathon but Fred survived and still stands today. Fred the tree has almost become a tourist attraction. The Monroe County Commission has had several votes to remove Fred but it always gets voted down. I think they fear no reelection if they voted yes to cutting Fred down.

Gary

Gary McAdams, PA

Realtor/Notary Public

Barbara Anderson Realty You

Key West, Florida

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Eyebrow houses, Key West

The "Eyebrow" construction is popular in Key West. This architectural style became common in the 1920-1940, pre air conditioning, days. The large overhang provides shade for the front porch and keeps the upper floors cooler. Eyebrow homes are quite popular in the Bahamas for the same reason. If you want to check out some eyebrow homes or any Florida Keys homes for sale, please call me at 305-731-0501 or email me at [email protected].

Gary

Gary McAdams, PA

Realtor/Notary Public

Barbara Anderson Realty You

Key West, Florida

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Key West sunrise

We had a great sunrise while taking my morning walk along Cow Key Channel in Key West this morning.

Gary

Gary McAdams, PA

Realtor/Notary Public

Barbara Anderson Realty You

Key West, Florida

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Waterspouts off of Big Pine Key

Waterspouts have been reputed to be mini tornados over the ocean. They may be fun to look at buy, like any tornado, they can do some damage. They will lift fish and lobster traps out of the water and move them elsewhere. People have found dozens of fish or a lobster trap in their yards if the waterspout hits land. I could never verify it but I am convinced I drove through one on my boat in the dark. I was cruising along Newfound Harbor, a channel I have crossed well over 500 times in the pitch black dark. For about 5 seconds the boat shoot, rattled and it took all my strength to keep the steering wheel steady. The next day there were reports of waterspouts hitting the open water homes in Jolly Roger Estates, a subdivision on Little Torch Key that runs along Newfound Harbor. Waterspouts are pretty from a distance but can be dangerous. Be safe out there on the water.

Gary

Gary McAdams, PA

Realtor/Notary Public

Barbara Anderson Realty You

Key West, Florida

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Key West Sunrise

I was walking the beach today and couldn't believe how beautiful the sunrise was today. We have amazing sunrises and sunsets in Key West. Most mornings I will make a cup of tea and walk across the street to Coconut Mallory Marina to sit on the dock and watch the sun come up. I see something different and beautiful each time. Buy a home from me in Key West or the Lower Keys and you can see these amazing sunrises and sunsets too.

Gary

Gary McAdams, PA

Realtor/Notary Public

Barbara Anderson Realty You

Key West, Florida

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How far is it to Key West?

Key West is like going to the Caribbean but you can drive. No matter where you're coming from you can always drive. I used to drive straight through from Boston with a friend and it would take us about 28 hours. We'd use the tank of gas rule. One would drive and when it was time to refill the gas tank we'd switch drivers. If we left Boston about 7:30-8:00 PM we would be through New York and New Jersey before the morning rush hour then it was I95 all the way to Fort Lauderdale. Drive on down and I'll show you some Key West homes for sale or Lower Keys homes for sale.

Gary

Gary McAdams, PA

Realtor/Notary Public

Barbara Anderson Realty You

Key West, Florida

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New Town, Key West

This great home in Key West's New Town neighborhood is well kept, has great curb appeal and plenty of off street parking. I live in New Town myself. I've been in the same house for over 25 years. Most of the residents of New Town are year round working locals. Very few "Snowbirds" here. Generally speaking, the lots are a lot bigger inNew Town than Old Town which is a great feature since we spend most of our time outside in the Florida Keys.

Gary

Gary McAdams, PA

Realtor/Notary Public

Barbara Anderson Realty You

Key West, Florida