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Things to do in Islamorada FEB-MAR 2010

Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Islamorada / February 26 to February 27
Backcountry Fly Championship
This new fly-fishing competition is to target snook and redfish in a region of the Keys that is famous for them.
Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio 305-664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com
Food, fun and safety exhibits are to complement local artists’ booths and displays. The event is to help demonstrate the services of the Red Cross and commemorate the history of Red Cross houses and community recovery during the 1935 hurricane. Located at the Hurricane Monument, mile marker 81.6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: 305-852-9612
Email: HuntJB@usa.redcross.org
Islamorada / March 05 to March 06
Anglers compete to catch the finned denizens of the flats and backcountry, fishing with one lure or one fly until they lose it.
Contact: Paul Tejera
Email: captbackbone@gmail.com
Islamorada / March 06
Layton Garden Club’s Annual Flea Market & Plant Sale
Join this small community surrounded by a 1,000 acre state park for their annual flea market and plant sale. City of Layton at City Hall, MM 68.5, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission, vendors and booths will display a variety of merchandise.
Contact: Suzanne Murchie 305-664-2064
Islamorada / March 11 to March 14
Florida Keys Survivor
In this backcountry elimination draw tournament, the winner is the sole survivor.
Contact: Sharon Mahoney Ellenwood 305-393-6174
Islamorada / March 17
This month’s free seminar is to be given by Phil Newsum, themed “Commercial Diving Heroes.” Starts at 7 p.m. at Diving Museum, mile marker 83 in Islamorada. Immerse yourself in the fun!
Contact: 305-664-9737
Email: info@divingmuseum.org
Islamorada / March 20
This music and art festival features local and guest artists performing on the shores of Florida Bay at the TIB Amphitheater at Founders Park, mile marker 87 on U.S. 1.
Contact: 305-394-2765
Islamorada / March 26 to March 28
Learn fly fishing in saltwater with world class instruction in a fun and no-pressure environment. Two-day schools present a unique opportunity for beginners and experienced anglers, as well as couples. Call or visit Web site for details.
Contact: 305-664-5423
Email: info@floridakeysoutfitters.com

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Monday, September 7th, 2009

Islamorada / September 16 History of Diving Museum presents: FREE Seminar Series, “Coral Restoration” The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum hosts the Man’s Quest to Explore Under the Sea Series. Starts at 7 p.m. at Diving Museum, mile marker 83 in Islamorada. This month’s free seminar will be given by Ken Nedimeyer, marine scientist.
Contact: 305-664-9737

Islamorada / September 19

History of Diving Museum’s Anniversary Celebration Join the museum for their three-year anniversary celebration, with half price adult admission and free admission for children age 12 and under. Museum tours, museum store specials, cake and more! Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Contact: (305) 664-9737
Email: info@DivingMuseum.org

Islamorada / September 26

Smithsonian Magazine’s 5th Annual Museum Day The History of Diving Museum will participate in the fifth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine.  Doors will be open free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors for an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in diving history.  The Museum showcases “The Story of Man’s Quest to Explore Under the Sea, and is approximately 3,000 square feet of amazing exhibits relating to diving history. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact: (305) 664-9737

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