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Economic Boom in Key West Despite Lack of Cruise Ship Traffic

Economic Boom in Key West Despite Lack of Cruise Ship Traffic
Jim McCool
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January 24, 2022
While Floridians may be focused on issues such as CRT or COVID-19 mandates, ship ports have consumed South Florida politics for over one year now.  Now, the Key West Committee for Safer, Cleaner Ships is reporting "all-time highs" in economic success with fewer cruise ship traffic. The Floridian obtained an exclusive interview with Evan Haskell […]
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Keys Fishermen Push Back Against HB 267

Keys Fishermen Push Back Against HB 267
Jim McCool
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April 6, 2021
With the proposal of HB 267 on the House floor, we could possibly see cruise lines coming back to Key West, FL.  HB 267 intends to seize control of city ports in Key West by the state of Florida and allow cruise liners to resume docking, contrary to how voters in the area wished on multiple occasions.
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