Ten percent would be a much more appropriate rent, considering the location on the water and the development of the bight. In other words, the location is a magnet for traffic, which should translate into a better rate for the landlord. Five percent is rock bottom rent for a bad location.

and price gouging by the city. A 5% rate increase in yearly rent , regardless of the economic state , and of course dealing with Wilburger ; whom tenants do not trust. Now the City wants an "assignment fee". They must need it to pay for the $700,000 storage shed they are building next to the bait shop. Which Wilburger lied to the board about, saying there was a tenant who wanted to rent it. The Half shell supports much more than just it immediate employees but a myriad of others, the fish market is a prime example of long term relationships with local fishermen in the community have benifited both. Paul Tripp built on the fact local fresh seafood comes in almost daily and quality does matter , he created a 30 year bond that continues today. We hope that Mr. Croce will continue to support this part of the Key West community.