Islamorada Historical Bicycle Tour

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Florida Keys Largest Drug Bust

Posted by Mark Terrill on Monday, August 3, 2009,
This stop is a location in 1994 where the largest drug bust in the Florida Keys occurred.  Over 3,500 lbs of cocaine was seized in the early morning hours in Islamorada.  A neighbor thought someone was breaking into the house and called the police.  When the police arrived they arrested five drug traffickers.  This drug ring was under investigation by the Feds for several years and they could never catch these guys.  A couple of local deputies did more in a day's work than the DEA did in thre...
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Fishing History, car ferry and weekend at Bernie's Islamorada Style

Posted by Mark Terrill on Sunday, July 26, 2009,
This spot is packed with history.  It is Pa Pa Joe's.  A year after the 35 Hurricane it was built as a fishing camp in Islamorada.  It became the first location in Florida to Host a salt water fishing tournament.  Famous people like Harry Truman, George Bush, Ernest Hemingway and many more have fished in Islamorada.

The car ferry was located here while they were building a bridge system for the highway. The ferry could carry 20 cars and would take you to Long Key.  The car ferry was destroyed ...
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About Me


Mark Terrill I have lived in Islamorada since 1994 and think this is the greatest place in the world and by far the best place in the Keys. The tour is 6.5 miles long and has 10 stops and it takes two hours to ride. We cover a span of 4,000 years of history. The tour is every Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 AM in Islamorada. Call 305-879-0390 to reserve a spot. My e-mail is Islamoradasports@aol.com. If you have kids, we have a shorter route and the tour is geared towards them. Bring your own bike or contact Mark to arrange a bike rental. Go to Islamorada Bicycle on Facebook to send pictures or contact me.

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