Sunday, February 5, 2012

UPPER KEYS

Worker housing nears finish

The 110-unit gated Keys Lake Villas workforce housing project at Mile Marker 106 is within 50 days of opening, according to Bay View Homes owner Jim Saunders, the local point man for developer Northstar Resort Enterprises.

"We will begin to move in residents the first week of March," Saunders said. "This is workforce housing priced for teachers, nurses, Ocean Reef Club staff and utility workers."

The Department of Housing and Urban Development-backed project will feature 32 three-bedroom and 78 two-bedroom units.

FLORIDA KEYS

Lodging group hosts golf tourney

The Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West is preparing for its 17th annual Hospital Open Golf Tournament, which is set for March 25 at the Key West Golf Club.

Proceeds from the tournament provide scholarships for Florida Keys students interested in the hospitality field of study.

The association is in need of players, prize donations, goodie bag items and sponsorships, which start at $150.

Teams of four are welcome, along with individual players.

For more information, call 305-296-4959.

KEY WEST

Hospital sponsors wellness talk

Dr. Giovanni Campanile will present the second part of his heart healthy Science of Wellness discussion at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St., Key West.

The program is sponsored by Lower Keys Medical Center.

Nutritionist Susan J. Hewlings will join Campanile in his presentation. Hewlings is a registered dietician and has a doctorate in nutrition. She also completed a fellowship studying protein and fat metabolism, and is an expert on eating disorders and food choices.

Attendees should RSVP to 305-294-4460.