MARITIME MERCHANDISE TO STAR AT BIG PINE NAUTICAL
FLEA MARKET
BIG PINE KEY, Florida Keys — Attention, water
enthusiasts: boats, motors and nautical items galore
are to be available at the fourth annual Big Pine Nautical Flea Market.
Designed to appeal to local and visiting sailors, anglers, kayakers
and other fans of the Florida Keys’ unique seafaring environment,
the open-air market is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Dive
and snorkel items, fishing gear, boats and motors, and nautical-themed
merchandise of all kinds are to be among the treasures on hand for purchase.
Plans call for the nautical flea market to take place on the tree-shaded
grounds of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, mile marker 31 oceanside
on Big Pine Key.
Other attractions at the family-friendly event are to include live music
provided by favorite local and regional musicians and bands. Vendors are
to offer Keys-style and casual food and beverages.
In addition, raffle giveaways are scheduled throughout the day, providing
another opportunity for nautical buffs to acquire great gear.
Proceeds from the Big Pine Nautical Flea Market are to benefit the Lower
Keys Chamber of Commerce. Admission and parking are free.
For more information and accommodations in the Lower Florida Keys, visit
www.lowerkeyschamber.com or contact the chamber office at (305) 872-2411.
Accommodations information also is available on the Florida Keys Web site
at www.fla-keys.com.
- March
12th, 2008
Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Annual Radio Auction. Click
here to view the press release. (pdf)
Broadcast live from the Visitors Center, MM 31, Big Pine Key via Conch Country FM Radio 98.7, 9:00am – 4:00pm.
- April 13th, 2008
7th Annual Lower Keys Jazz & Blues Festival.
Cool Jazz, Hot Blues. Featuring local Jazz & Blues Musicians & a Juried Art Show, food & beverages; 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, at the Lower Keys Chamber Visitor Center, MM 31, Oceanside, Big Pine Key.
Click here to view the press release. (PDF)
Click here to view the brochure. (PDF)
- June 6th, 7th & 8th, 2008
15th Annual Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament.
$150.00 per Angler, $50.00 per Youth, $25,000 prize for heaviest Dolphin weighing over 55 lbs, Open, Ladies & Junior Divisions.
- July, 12th, 2008
24th Annual Underwater Music Festival.
Snorkel or Scuba while listening to a Musical Concert underwater at Looe Key Sanctuary Preservation Area and view an art show underwater provided by Artist In Paradise.
- October TBA, 2008
Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Golf Tournament.
$75.00 per person, 6:45 am registration, 7:30 am shotgun start, Key West Golf Club, 6450 College Road, Stock Island, FL 33041.
- December 7th, 2008
Big Pine Island Art Festival
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, free admission & parking, arts, crafts, live music, food & beverages, Chamber Grounds MM 31, Big Pine Key.
