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Key West: Home of the Colorful Conch Republic and a Great Cruising Destination

Key West is a lot of things. The Conch Republic. The end of the road, or at least the end of the 127-mile-long Overseas Highway. It’s irreverent, different, fun. And it’s colorful: Consider the daily scene where hundreds, or thousands, of people, plus various fire-eaters, jugglers and tightrope walkers, gather on Mallory Square to look for the green flash as the sun goes down. Or the annual Fantasy Fest parade (pictured above right) or the New Year’s Eve blowout (above left). Most of all, Key West is a great cruising destination. If you’re looking for a weekend or more, head…

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Scientists Test an Ozone Treatment System To Fight Florida’s Red Tide

Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota say they have come up with something to fight Florida’s toxic red tide. Called an Ozone Treatment System, the new device processes 300 gallons of water a minute, breaking down toxin-infested water, injecting it with ozone and then pumping out clean water. At this point, with a state of emergency in seven counties and dead fish and marine life washing up on beaches and in marinas in southwest Florida, any solution offering hope to boaters, residents and the tourist industry seems too good to be true. Basically, the system kills high concentrations of…