1994 – Monroe County Circuit Judge Sandra Taylor ruled that construction of the controversial, 72-unit condominium complex “La Brisa Too” at the corner of Bertha Street and S. Roosevelt Blvd. in Key West could move forward. The project had been in limbo for 14 years.
1922 – Navy aircraft located the missing Aeromarine seaplane Santa Maria near Andros Island, Bahamas, in good condition with all onboard alive and well. The plane was enroute from Key West to Nassau when it ran out of fuel. Because Santa Maria had no wireless equipment, its crew could not communicate their plight.
1975 – Key West’s first Bicentennial project, the Conch Tour Train depot at the corner of Duval and Front streets, was dedicated.
1930 – A report by the Florida Department of Agriculture showed that Monroe County had consumed 157,270 gallons of gasoline during the month of March..
1974 – Boats illegally moored in Key West’s Garrison Bight began to be forcibly removed after a grace period ended. Only those with permits for berths at the newly built city piers were allowed to stay. The dilapidated old docks along North Roosevelt began to be demolished.
1972 – The old Monroe General Hospital on Stock Island was being converted to offices for use by the expanding Monroe County government.
1952 – The Key West Players at the Barn Theatre opened a presentation of five one-act dramas by Key West resident Tennessee Williams. Williams supervised all the plays and personally directed “Moony’s Kid Don’t Cry.”
1994 – The Monroe County Commission approved a design for the new Key West airport that was labelled by many as too “Disneyesque.” Some residents argued for an “Old Town Conch” design, but commissioners felt altering plans would be too expensive.
1946 – The City of Key West bought South Beach from the Laranaga family for $37,000. The beach would be maintained for public recreation, and an existing soft drink stand would be leased to defray expenses. The city also planned to rebuild the pier at the foot of Duval Street.
Every Tuesday at 3 p.m. we show a movie at the Key West Library, 700 Fleming St. Stop in and take a break!