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Theater/Dance
Galleries/Visual Arts
  • List of Galleries

    There are over 90 galleries throughout the Keys
    Note to Artists: Regardless of the medium, there is a place for you in the Keys. The Keys strongly support resident artists. Writer's groups in all genres (from screenwriting to novels) are spread throughout the Keys.

     

    There is definitely a reason so many world-class writers and Play-rights have made and do make the Keys their home. Especially Key West. (“Ernest Hemingway” )

     

    The musician and actor community here is strong. In conclusion, the arts community in the Keys is strong and will even grow stronger. If you like the arts and a small community with lots of outdoor opportunities, The Florida Keys could be just your place. Wouldn’t it be nice to vacation here and not have to leave?

     

    Writer's groups in all genres (from screenwriting to novels) are spread throughout the Keys. There is definitely a reason so many world-class writers and Play-rights have made and do make the Keys their home. Especially Key West. (“Ernest Hemingway” ) The musician and actor community here is strong.

     

    In conclusion, the arts community in the Keys is strong and will even grow stronger. If you like the arts and a small community with lots of outdoor opportunities, The Florida Keys could be just your place.

     

    List of Galleries & Visual Arts

    • Key West Art Galleries
    • Alan S. Maltz Gallery
    • Archeo Gallery
    • Black Pearl Fine Art
    • Charest-Weinberg Gallery
    • Cuba Cuba Gallery
    • Gallery Key West
    • Gatoville Gallery
    • Gingerbread Square Gallery
    • Glass Reunions
    • Island Arts Co-Op
    • Joy Gallery
    • Kent Gallery
    • Key West Folk Art
    • Lucky Street Gallery
    • Monkey Apple Art Factory
    • SoDu Gallery
    • South Pointe Gallery
    • Wild Side Gallery
    • Zbyszek Gallery
    • Art @ 830
    • Audubon House Gallery
    • Boy & His Dog Gallery
    • Foot's Artworks
    • The Gallery on Greene
    • Gallery Uno
    • Guild Hall Gallery
    • Haitian Art Company
    • Helio Gallery
    • Island Style Gallery
    • Key West Art Center & Gallery
    • Kate's Gallery
    • Kennedy Studios Gallery
    • KW Light Gallery
    • 90 Miles to Cuba
    • Mary O'Shea's Glass Garden
    • Red Door Gallery
    • Roy John-Karl Gallery
    • Sign of Sandford Gallery
    • Seven Artists
    • Stone Soup Gallery
    • Harrison Gallery
Cost of Living
  • Cost of Living

    FLORIDA KEYS AND MONROE COUNTY COST OF LIVING

    The cost of living index is based on the composite price of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, clothing, and entertainment.

     

    Cost of living indexes will generally be higher in areas that offer access to beaches, culture, arts, and recreation. In addition, areas that offer a wider variety of services such as health and education will run higher due to higher wages, and increased quality of living.

     

    Cost of living indexing explanation/h3>

    A figure of 100 points is used as an average both for the USA and Florida. For example:

    • New York, NY - 169.0
    • Long Beach, CA - 141.0
    • Palo Alto, CA - 310.0
    • Boston, MA - 149.0
    • Malibu, CA - 331.0
     

    Statewide

    Florida cities come in from a low of 88 and up.

     

    One way to compare Florida areas to salary requirements:

    For example if you were relocating from Portland Oregon (whose rate is 116.0) to Orlando, and you currently make $50,000 per year, the formula is as follows:

     

    Take the destination index, in this case Orlando-91.0 and divide by Portland’s index-116, then multiply by a salary of $50,000. This will give you a figure of $39,224.00, which you would be required to make in Orlando and have the same quality of life.

     

    The Keys and Monroe County top out the state at an average Cost of Living of 140 plus. This is mostly due to the cost of housing, whether you’re buying or renting. We only have so much land and the building permits in the Keys are heavily regulated. IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BUY IN PARADISE! We’re currently experiencing a buyers’ market, prices are down and there are many excellent opportunities to buy before the market takes off again.

     

    Compared to other areas nationally and given the amenities of the Keys, the Florida Keys are a wonderful place to live, work and play.

     

    Population Weighted-State Average = 100

     

    2011-2012 stats Source: http://www.bestplaces.net/col

     

    Florida Cities

    • Boca Raton-111.0
    • Cape Coral-Ft Myers-93.0
    • Ft Lauderdale-108.0
    • Destin-115.0
    • Jacksonville metro-88.0
    • Big Pine Key fl-123.0
    • Key Largo-143.0
    • Key West-141.00
    • Marathon fl-130.0
    • Miami metro-108.0
    • Melbourne-88.0
    • Naples Fl-161.0
    • Orlando metro-91
    • Palm Bay-86
    • Palm Coast-Flagler-91.0
    • Panama City-89.0
    • Pensacola metro-90.0
    • Sarasota-93.0
    • Tampa 88.0
    • St Pete-Clearwater-87
    • Vero-Beach Indian River-94.0
    • West Palm Beach metro-95.0

    Out of State Cities

    • New York, NY -169.0
    • Long Beach, CA -141.0
    • Palo Alto, CA -310.0
    • Boston, MA -149.0
    • Malibu, CA -331.0
    • San Francisco, -199.0
    • Chicago, IL -105.0
    • Dallas Tx -88.0
    • Atlanta Ga -94.0
     

    (Population Weighted-State Average=100, See national comparisons Cost of living (100 = nationwide average)
    For more information about the cost of living go to Sperlings best Places http://www.bestplaces.net

Utilities
Health
  • Florida Keys and Monroe County Health & Medical

    The Florida Keys demand good healthcare facilities. Although the total population is less than 90,000, due to the influx of tourists, good healthcare has to be available. In addition, Miami and its world-class Baptist hospital and all the other facilities are just hours away.

     

    Nursing Homes

      Plantation Key Nursing Center
      Phone: 888.959.5948 ext. 58523
      Address: 48 High Point Rd Tavernier, FL 33070
      Services: Nursing Home

     

    Key West - Health Care Clinics

      Key West Health And Rehabilitation Center
      Phone: 888.959.5948 ext 52962
      Address: 5860 W Junior College Rd Key West, FL 33040
      Services: Nursing Home, Hospitals (3), Assisted living (1),
      Skilled Nursing facility (2)

     

    Key Largo - Health Care Clinics

      A1 Urgent Care
      Phone: 305.453.3006
      Address: 101451 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL

      VA Key Largo Clinic
      Phone: 305.451.0164
      Address: 105662 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL

      Coastal Counseling Svc
      Phone: 305.453.0602
      Address: 99696 Overseas Hwy, Ste 4, Key Largo, FL

      Keys Counseling
      Phone: 305.453.9522
      Address: 99551 Overseas Hwy, Ste 205, Key Largo, FL

      Key Largo Health Ctr
      Phone: 305.451.0440
      Address: 102900 Overseas Hwy, Ste 8, Key Largo, FL

     

    Marathon - Health Care Clinics

      Children Clinic
      Phone: 305.743.4321
      Address: 9499 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL

      Rural Health Network
      Phone: 305.289.8915
      Address: 2901 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL

      John P O'Connor, MD
      Phone: 305.743.9436
      Address: 13365 Overseas Hwy, Ste 102, Marathon, FL

     

    Islamorada - Health Care Clinics

      The Essence of the Phoenix
      Phone: 305.664.2490
      Address: 81990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL

      Islamorada Chiropractic
      Phone: 305.664.4240
      Address: 81905 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL

    Guidance Clinics of the Florida Keys

      GCC - Marathon
      Phone: 305.434.7660
      Fax: 305.434.9040
      Address: 3000 41st Street - Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050
      Hours of Operation: M-F (8 am-5 pm)

      GCC - Key West
      Phone: 305.434.7660
      Fax: 305.292.6723
      Address: 1205 Fourth Street, Key West, FL 33040
      Hours of Operation: M-F (8 am-5 pm)

      GCC - Key Largo
      Phone: 305.434.7660
      Fax: 305.451.8019
      Address:99198 Overseas Hwy., Suite 5, Key Largo, FL 33037
      Hours of Operation: M-F (8 am–5 pm)

     

    Other Clinic Websites & Information

     

    Hospitals

      Fishermen'S Hospital
      Phone: 305.743.5533
      Address: 3301 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050

      Lower Keys Medical Center
      Phone: 305.294.5531
      Address: 5900 College Road, Key West, FL 33041-9107
      Website: www.LKMC.com
      Owner: Health Management Associates

      Mariners Hospital
      Phone: 305.434.1582
      Address: 91500 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070
      Owner: Baptist Health South Florida

     

    Monroe County Health Department

      Lower Keys / Key West
      Phone: 305.293.7500
      Address: The E. H. Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
      Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday

      Middle Keys / Marathon
      Phone: 305.289.2708
      Fax: 305.289.2479
      Address: Ruth Ivins Center, 3333 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050

      Upper Keys / Tavernier
      Phone: 305.853.3240
      Fax: 305.853.3242
      Address: The Roth Building, 50 High Point Road, Tavernier, FL 33070
      Hours: M, Tu, W, and Fri (call for appts. 305.853.3240)
     

    For names and numbers of physicians in the Keys go to http://www.mcms.org/contents/refserv/referralservice.htm In addition to local facilities, the world-class health facilities of Miami are 3 hours away from Key West.

Relocation
  • Relocating to the Keys from Canada and the UK

    Relocating to Paradise can offer you and your family a life of unparalled freedom, with endless summers and the future of your dreams.

     

    The economic climate is perfect at this time for Canadians and Brits investing into the States – the pound and the Canadian currency is strong against the US dollar making your choices in real estate endless. I am happy to assist you in every step of the way with your real property investment and to introduce you to those people who can help you find financial support for Brits and Canadians based on their credit status with no questions asked.

     

    I have prepared a number of useful links for you to browse through in an effort to answer those hundreds of questions you and your family may have at this time. Please use these links and make direct contact with any or all of my associates. Some of the individuals listed below are ex-pat Brits and will completely understand the questions you pose and the information you seek. Let me help you to realize your dream and to start again on an adventure you will never regret...

     

    It does not have to be a dream any more…let me Turn your Dream into Reality……

     

    Don't Hesitate - Call me today, let's chat.

     

    Property is the best investment you will ever make... and Property in the Keys will make you more than you ever dreamed possible.

     

    Links... Helping the Canadians and Brits make it in America

     

    These are just some of the contacts I know you will be seeking if you are considering relocating to America.

     

    Call me if I can help with Property Investment in any way. I am here to work for you in Turning your Dream into Reality

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