Monday, June 18, 2012

KEY WEST

New lane closures, detours

Two new lane closures and detours for the North Roosevelt Boulevard project are coming up.

The intersection of Truman Avenue and Eisenhower Drive will be partially and completely closed intermittently for up to four days during sewer work scheduled to start on June 25, according to spokesman Dean Walters.

Then, starting about June 28, for some two years and three months, there will be only one lane in each direction between Eisenhower Drive and First Street (Palm Avenue).

Construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or other factors. For more information, call 305-849-1474, email dean@swcinc.net or visit fdotmonroe.com/keywest.

FLORIDA KEYS

Meet schools chief hopefuls

The five finalists to be the first appointed Monroe County schools superintendent will appear this month at three public receptions across the Florida Keys, the district has announced.

The schedule starts June 25, in Key West with a 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. meet and greet at First State Bank of the Florida Keys at 1201 Simonton St.

The next session is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 26 at Centennial Bank, 100280 Overseas Highway, Key Largo.

Candidates will meet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 27 at Iberia Bank, 5601 Overseas Highway in Marathon.

Board members will hold interviews on June 28 at Marathon High School before selecting the new schools chief.

MONROE COUNTY

Free plant clinics offered

For help with plant problems, go to a free plant clinic offered by Monroe County master gardeners through the Monroe County Extension Office.

Key West: 1 to 4 p.m. today, Extension Office, Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St., Suite 2-260, second floor;

Key Largo: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Extension Office, Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Suite 244, second floor.

For more information, call 305-292-4501 or go to http://monroe.ifas.ufl.edu.