Island south of Florida? - Page 2

Steve · 04-12-2013, 02:22 PM

Since I am bored and stuck at work for at least another 30 minutes or so, here is a history lesson for those interested (on even those who are not).

The Conch Republic

The Conch Republic is a micronation declared as a tongue-in-cheek secession of the city of Key West, Florida from the United States on April 23, 1982. It has been maintained as a tourism booster for the city since. Since then, the term "Conch Republic" has been expanded to refer to "all of the Florida Keys, or, that geographic apportionment of land that falls within the legally defined boundaries of Monroe County, Florida, northward to 'Skeeter's Last Chance Saloon' in Florida City, Dade County, Florida, with Key West as the nation's capital and all territories north of Key West being referred to as 'The Northern Territories'."

While the protest that sparked the creation of the Conch Republic (and others which have occurred since then) have been described by some as "tongue-in-cheek", they were motivated by frustrations over genuine concerns. The original protest event was motivated by a U.S. Border Patrol roadblock and checkpoint which greatly inconvenienced residents and was detrimental to tourism in the area.

The Conch Republic celebrates Independence Day every April 23 as part of a week-long festival of activities involving numerous businesses in Key West. The organization – a "Sovereign State of Mind," seeking only to bring more "Humor, Warmth and Respect" to a world in sore need of all three according to its Secretary General, Peter Anderson – is a key tourism booster for the area.

(Credit where credit is due: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conch_republic)

Genetic Defect · 04-12-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Since I am bored and stuck at work for at least another 30 minutes or so, here is a history lesson for those interested (on even those who are not).

The Conch Republic

The Conch Republic is a micronation declared as a tongue-in-cheek secession of the city of Key West, Florida from the United States on April 23, 1982. It has been maintained as a tourism booster for the city since. Since then, the term "Conch Republic" has been expanded to refer to "all of the Florida Keys, or, that geographic apportionment of land that falls within the legally defined boundaries of Monroe County, Florida, northward to 'Skeeter's Last Chance Saloon' in Florida City, Dade County, Florida, with Key West as the nation's capital and all territories north of Key West being referred to as 'The Northern Territories'."

While the protest that sparked the creation of the Conch Republic (and others which have occurred since then) have been described by some as "tongue-in-cheek", they were motivated by frustrations over genuine concerns. The original protest event was motivated by a U.S. Border Patrol roadblock and checkpoint which greatly inconvenienced residents and was detrimental to tourism in the area.

The Conch Republic celebrates Independence Day every April 23 as part of a week-long festival of activities involving numerous businesses in Key West. The organization – a "Sovereign State of Mind," seeking only to bring more "Humor, Warmth and Respect" to a world in sore need of all three according to its Secretary General, Peter Anderson – is a key tourism booster for the area.

(Credit where credit is due: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conch_republic)

Cliff notes?

icehog3 · 04-12-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Genetic Defect

Cliff notes?

The Conch Republic is a micronation.

Genetic Defect · 04-12-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

The Conch Republic is a micronation.

Very cool, one of these days we should

there

Blueface · 04-12-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Genetic Defect

Very cool, one of these days we should

there

Well, we came close.
Remember our Key Largo trip?
Fish House?
Key Lime pie?
Rum Runners?
Cuban coffe?
Bill's Island Smoke Shop?
Great trip.

SvilleKid · 04-12-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Genetic Defect

Cliff notes?

???? What about my notes???

Genetic Defect · 04-12-2013, 07:35 PM

well played and lmao funny

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

???? What about my notes???

Blueface · 04-12-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Genetic Defect

well played and lmao funny

I think we are due for a road trip.
All this "keys" talk has me longing for a drive.
Bo's
Louie's Back Yard
Conch Republic
Fish House
Encore
Island Smoke Shop
Islamorada Seafood Co

Life is good!!!

Steve · 04-13-2013, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

???? What about my notes???

Cliff Notes

AdamJoshua · 04-12-2013, 04:26 PM

S.O.B. you beat me to it so all I have to add is something else obscure.. not camera obscura, just obscure.

oh what the hell here's a camera obscura as well ..

AdamJoshua · 04-12-2013, 05:33 PM

Ah the Blue Room at the Airport Ramada... don't forget to tip your waitress.

04-12-2013, 02:22 PM	#1
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Island south of Florida? Since I am bored and stuck at work for at least another 30 minutes or so, here is a history lesson for those interested (on even those who are not). The Conch Republic The Conch Republic is a micronation declared as a tongue-in-cheek secession of the city of Key West, Florida from the United States on April 23, 1982. It has been maintained as a tourism booster for the city since. Since then, the term "Conch Republic" has been expanded to refer to "all of the Florida Keys, or, that geographic apportionment of land that falls within the legally defined boundaries of Monroe County, Florida, northward to 'Skeeter's Last Chance Saloon' in Florida City, Dade County, Florida, with Key West as the nation's capital and all territories north of Key West being referred to as 'The Northern Territories'." While the protest that sparked the creation of the Conch Republic (and others which have occurred since then) have been described by some as "tongue-in-cheek", they were motivated by frustrations over genuine concerns. The original protest event was motivated by a U.S. Border Patrol roadblock and checkpoint which greatly inconvenienced residents and was detrimental to tourism in the area. The Conch Republic celebrates Independence Day every April 23 as part of a week-long festival of activities involving numerous businesses in Key West. The organization – a "Sovereign State of Mind," seeking only to bring more "Humor, Warmth and Respect" to a world in sore need of all three according to its Secretary General, Peter Anderson – is a key tourism booster for the area. (Credit where credit is due: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conch_republic) __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Island south of Florida? S.O.B. you beat me to it so all I have to add is something else obscure.. not camera obscura, just obscure. oh what the hell here's a camera obscura as well ..

04-12-2013, 05:33 PM	#11
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Island south of Florida? Ah the Blue Room at the Airport Ramada... don't forget to tip your waitress.