April 2014

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Congratulations to those businesses that Table of contributed to our March 12 Radio Contents Auction on Conch Country 98.7 Radio Auction Thank You 1

All Keys Gas Artists in Paradise Pirate Wellness Center Original Legal Rum Truman Little White House Roostica Overseas Lumber Key West Express Hard Rock Café Rum Barrel Paradise Tattoo Jody Gay Massage Keys Collection Outback Steak House Fairvilla Sloppy Joe's Radio Auction Collage 2 Low Keys Fisheries American Dog Outfitters Keynoter Key West Rubbers Habitat ReStore & CoConut Burdine's Pacific Jewelry Underseas Inc. 3 Closet Manley deBoer Lumber Strike Zone Charters Restaurant Store CBS FAVOR Collage Boondocks Windswept Air Conditioning Summerland Dental Cole'z Peace Bakery 4 Cruz Animal Hospital Dolphin Research Center The Jolly II Rover The Square Grouper Bar & Member Advertising Mangrove Mama's Azur Restaurant The Key West Butterfly Nature Grill Keys Dog Trainer The Gulfstream IV Conservatory Summerland Hardware FishBone Design TGI Fridays Coca-Cola Big Pine Restaurant Business Walkabout 5 Barrett Chiropractic, P.A. Wyland Galleries FAVOR - Friends & Volunteers Sugarloaf Lodge of Refuges Gold Coast Square One Artisans on Duval News Barometer 6 Blackfin Bistro Alan Maltz Gallery Chelsea House Chamber Calendar Benihana Nadine’s Salon & Spa Two Friends Patio Williams Pest Control D.J.'s Clam Shack 5 Brothers Two Jig's Bait & Tackle Ace Hardware of Big Pine Daddy Bones Oppenheimer Eye Clinic Big Pine Key Yoga & Massage Newman Outfitters Conch Tour Train Tours Lifetime Dock & Lumber Innerspace Dive Center Beachside Marriott Dr. Troxel The Turtle Hospital Bistro 31 Dolphin Tournament 7 Big Pine Dog Grooming Monroe Tire Auto Service Sea King Kaya Island Eats Bishop, Rosasco & Co. Pizzaworks Monica's Hair Shop Sebago Water Sports Marathon Veterinary Hospital Floridamingo Mikey Mo's China Garden Classic Harbor Line Springers Neptune Designs Rum Barrel Cheeca Lodge & Spa Baby's Coffee Southernmost Tattoo Summerland Wine & Sprits Chamber Statistics 8 Conch Republic Bi-Planes Pub South Florida Symphony Flaming Buoy Filet Co. Big Pine Bicycle Center Angelic Moon Holistic Day Spa Orchestra Marathon Lady Welcome New Members Roman Gastesi Dolphin Research Center A & B Lobster House Frank's Grill Destination Catering & Events Castaway's Home Depot Tavern N' Town Out of the Blue Gallery & Gifts LaTrattoria Jess Von Dee Studioz Danger Charter Member to Member Benefits 9 No Name Pub KW Shipwreck Museum Clearly Unique Charters Smokin' Tuna - Seacamp Octopuses Garden Charley Toppino & Sons Wild Dolphin Safari Hogfish 1 Slice of Paradise Big Pine Liquor Key West Visitors Ctr. Hemingway House 0 Robotic Shiners Fury Water Adventures Verizon Wireless Historic Tours of America Key West Hammock Dolphin Marina & Cottages Abstracta/Key West Mel Fisher's Treasures Martin's on Duval Kiki's Sandbar Café Moka Sea Center Key West Golf Club Tom Sawyer's Keyboard Tropic Cinema Eagle Brand Jeff's Gems Advertising Specialties Irish Kevin’s Key West Hospitality Inns Nautical Designs Yankee Freedom M & M Automotive Reef Light Tackle Key West Aquarium Peppers of Key West Dr. Golden Southernmost Beach Café Pincher's Crab Shack Bistro 245 @ The Westin Kilwin's Fudge Rose's Best Little Hair House Growing Hope Initiative in Town (Grimal Grove) J Hunter Photography Maryann Motches Onlywood Pizzeria Santiago's Bodega

While some of these businesses are not members of our Chamber, they stepped up to show their support for the important work the Lower Keys Chamber does. We appreciate their contributions to this very successful Radio Auction.

P.O. Box 430511 ~ Big Pine Key, FL 33043 Office- 305-872-2411 Fax 305-872-0752 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lowerkeyschamber.com 2

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Williams Pest Control, LLC Professional Reliable Service Serving the Middle & Lower Keys

Residential

Household Pests Ant, Scorpions, Etc Rats & Mice Lawn & Ornamental Spot Termite Treatment

Termite Inspections Keith Williams Big Pine Key: (305)872-1008 Over 30 Years experience Marathon : (305)743-7222

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April Fools Day DAC 1 2 3 4 5 Rotary @ Bistro 31 1st Ever Rotary @ Bistro 31 Business 6 7 @ noon 8 Walkabout 9 10 11 12 @ Boon- docks Rotary Board @ Bistro Meeting & 13 14 31 @ 15 16 17 18 19 noon BOCC-KW

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Board of Directors

Steve Miller

President

Gamma Communications

“Keys Kelly” Kline

1st Vice President

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Marie Boyett

2nd Vice President

All Keys Gas

Linda Jones

Treasurer

First State Bank

Susan K. Miller-Secretary

Dee Hood

Parliamentarian

Jess Von Dee Studioz

Sheila Cantler

Centennial Bank-Director

“Paver” Dave Keller

Paver Dave Inc.-Director

Gary Andelin

Sugarloaf KOA-Director

David Tuttle

T-Builders Inc.-Director

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Look how many visitors are getting information on your business! Whether they come into the lobby, call, or visit our website, your business is getting noticed!

Number of Visitors Local 305 Inquiries Toll free Inquiries Visits to the LKCC Website

780 167 136 7,018

BOGO Web Marketing Promotion on KeysInfoNet.com For Every Homepage or Targeted Im- pression, We will Match with a Run of Site Im- pression!

Our News and Information Website receives over 65,000 unique visitors per month. Let's talk about how to drive these potential customers to your Website!

Diving with the Stars

It’s almost time for the 30th Annual Underwater Music Festival on Saturday, July 12th from 10-2pm. Scuba or snorkel at Looe Key Sanctuary Preservation Area while enjoying an uninterrupted musical broadcast by WWUS 104.1 underwater thanks to Lubell Speakers. For more information or to purchase commemorative T-shirts, call the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-872-3722, or go to www.lowerkeyschamber.com.

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is offering Chamber The law office of Lynne A Caribbean members a Corporate Hankins Fielder, P.A., on Dream Salon & Membership rate. Call Big Pine Key is offering a Day Spa in Big Pine Pirate Wellness Center: 305- 10% discount on her Key gives a 10% Discount on all Services hourly rates for Chamber 744-3348 or email Dr. Jean at &/or Retail Purchases. [email protected] Members. Lynne Hankins Fielder, P.A. 5 Ships Way HomeAway $50 off a one- is offering a 10% dis- year Subscription to List Your Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 count to Chamber Rental. This Listing DEAL is Exclu- sive for Lower Keys Chamber Members. Call 872-5580 Members. to schedule an appoint- Enter Code HA50OFFCOC ment today! Pay one annual fee with no com- missions. Code is good for all subscription levels. Key West Rental Cars Get an excellent deal on an Avis Rental Car Choose be- tween saving $35 off a Is offering a 10% member to Weekly Rental, a Free Week- member discount. Call them end Day, or a Free Upgrade. today! (305) 872-2685. http:// www.rentalcarchoices.com/ cities/keywest/.html There is room for YOUR member-to-member dis- count . . . Let us know if your business wants to of- fer something special to your fellow members to encourage fellow members to frequent your busi- ness!

Our Mission: The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of Business & Professional People working together to build a healthy

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Discount Program offers a substantial savings with an aver- age of 51% off list prices!

In addition: Up to 75% off the already low Office Depot list prices on the180 item Most Popular Buy list. Pay only $5.95 for shipping on orders under $50 or take 10% off an order over $150. Save a shopping list and reorder in record time. Order your office supplies on the private, password protected, order site. No sign-up fees, contract, comments or penalties

To register for this absolutely FREE savings benefit visit http://www.chamberperks.com/Perks.asp?AccountID=46&CategoryID=17

After filling out a short form you will receive an email with your welcome packet, user ID, password and a link to the secure-order website. Order online, by phone or in-store at the Marathon Office Depot by registering your credit card using the form included in your welcome packet.

The Chamber Staff is committed to promoting our Lower Keys Chamber members and our entire community. Susan K. Miller-Executive Director

Susie Cooper-Office Manager

Kimberly Beier-Brown Area Business Specialist

Kathy L. Boykin Area Business Specialist

Lorraine Barker Area Business Specialist

WEEKLY EMAIL BLAST: If your business is hosting a special event, the Lower Keys Chamber will share your information in the weekly E-blast. Staff reserves the right to edit your content. Please send us your news & events, and we will help get it “out there” to the entire Chamber membership.

Please inform us of any changes to your business like new ownership, new email addresses, additional staff members who would like to receive our email blasts. Email: [email protected] or call: 305- 872-2411.