"ATOCHA ADVENTURE!"

From our friends, the Fisher family, Miss Vero received an email about the new show "Atocha Adventure" which will air tonight at 10pm on TruTV. We believe that's the new name for what used to be called Court TV and on our Comcast cable in Vero, that's channel 54. Here's the press release:

Key West, FL (PRWEB) March 9, 2009 -- After months of editing the TruTV reality show, “Atocha Adventure”, featuring Mel Fisher’s Treasures crews working the world famous Atocha wreck site and our joint-venture partners, Blue Water Ventures working on the Margarita wreck site, has been scheduled to air Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 10pm EST.

A film crew working for Al Roker Productions based in New York City, spent time in Key West this past September filming the dive crews of the Atocha/Margarita Expedition. Mel Fisher’s Treasures operates the expedition, which focuses on the recovery of the remaining fortune in gold, silver and emeralds from the worlds most famous historic shipwreck the Nuestra Senora de Atocha. Our joint-venture partners Blue Water Ventures are focused on the recovery of the Santa Margarita’s treasures.

Both the Atocha and her sister ship the Santa Margarita sank in 1622 in a hurricane off the coast of Key West, Florida. The ships took down with them hundreds of millions of dollars worth of historical artifacts, gold silver and emeralds. To date the items recovered from the wrecks are valued at nearly half a billion dollars. According to the manifests of these ships which detail the items that were on board at the time they met their fate, there is still at least another half a billion dollars in artifacts yet to be found.

For a month the film crew made daily trips out to the Atocha and Margarita shipwreck sites, which are situated approximately 35 miles off the coast of Key West. Cameras were on board Mel Fisher’s Treasures vessel, J.B. Magruder Captained by Andy Matroci as well as The Blue Water Rose, Captained by Dan Porter.

Cameramen captured the operation with topside footage and interviews with the Captains, crewmembers and key people involved in the expedition. Daily underwater footage is also utilized allowing viewers to see how the experts systematically search each excavation zone.

Producer Christopher Tetens headed Al Roker’s crew. “We want to show how they do it, and who these guys are,” Tetens said. “There’s always that thought that there’s going to be treasure in the very next hole.” By spending each day at the site, including a few overnight trips Al Roker’s team was able to capture some rather significant historical finds including a million dollar artifact.

Essentially the show will depict the responsibilities and dangers of working on a large salvage vessel so far off shore and will allow the viewer to get to know the crewmembers on a personal level and understand the dedication that is required in the recovery of the Atocha and Margarita shipwrecks.


Mel Fisher’s Treasures is an industry leader in historical shipwreck recovery currently focusing on the excavation of the Nuestra Senora de Atocha and Santa Margarita wreck sites.

Green acres will return next Wednesday kids!

MWAH!
missvero@live.com

THE LOVELY MISS DEO

Sad news today as we report the passing of Delores Fisher, affectionately known to her friends and family as "Deo". What can Miss Vero say? Miss Deo was one of the most inspirational and sweetest ladies we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Not to mention, amazing in her accomplishments and grace. We send all our love and heartfelt wishes to the Fisher family.

http://www.melfisher.org/deofisheraward.htm


http://keysnews.com/node/9291






MWAH!

missvero@live.com

IT IS WHAT IT IS

Seems like Miss Vero has a little schoolin to do for y'all today. That's right kids, we're fixin to learn ya.

We noticed on our comments page yesterday - and we have promised not to crash that party - that some of y'all were disappointed that we did not mention Miss Carole Jean Jordan. Well why? Is it because she did get madder than a wet hen and pull all her resources together and got what she wanted? Are y'all surprised at that, do y'all have personal feelings towards this woman or are y'all a little bit suspicious of the actual process. It's always good to be able to identify your discomfort.

Another question was posed to Miss Vero - "...how well did you say you knew these folks?" referring to the Mel Fisher family. Very well, thank y'all very much, knowin more than is printed in newspapers that will ever sway us, and enough to support our friend and post that letter.

So here is Miss Vero's question, for y'all today;

Why do we have to hate those we disagree with?

And hunnies it's not just here at the Beach House, take a look at our entire country. We have received more divisive, hateful emails about the presidential election from people that go to church every Sunday and call themselves good Christians, than we care to think about.

Everyone that Miss Vero pokes a stick at is not hated by Miss Vero and why would y'all want to waste your time being ugly? We are known to absolutely adore some of those who we absolutely disagree with.

By far the most interesting email we received was yesterday, when a reader, bless his heart, congratulated us on our "web newspaper" and requested "We would enjoy it much more however if you left out the "yo alls" and other Gone With Wind syrup. It is clumsy to read and recalls a period of our history that many Americans are ashamed of."

Umm, hate to break the news to y'all, but those exits offa I-95 on your way up north lead to parts of the country, where some folks still twang and drawl on a regular basis.

Let's review the basics shall we kids?

"Miss Vero is one who does not take life too serious and wishes that more people would just get over their silly selves"

And - another obviously needed reminder - we categorize the Beach house as;

"a humor blog with gossip and social commentary, an irreverent look at all things Vero"

Now we do know that our local news is not providing us all with everything we would like to see, so we appreciate that y'all come to the Beach House. We think if we keep our wits about us and our manners in check, we can all have some fun while learnin a bit more about each other. Who knows? Maybe we'll all get along a little better and make Vero a better place to live.

Ahhhh, collective sigh, if only Miss Vero could wish it to be true.

In the "mean " time, remember, we are a blog and we are only one damn person, so it's pretty amazing that y'all have taken the ride with us this far. Just goes to show y'all that one person can make a difference.

AND THERE ARE OTHERS, WHO ARE WILLIN TO STAND UP...

Just want to mention, we sincerely appreciate the efforts of our County Commissioner, Mr. Joe Flescher and his stand on the Gifford pool issue: http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/oct/08/no-headline---200810072159-07vpool/

And to Mr. George Sigler, who has taken the time and expense to have his opinion written in the PJ:

http://display.tcpalm.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=954461&adid=6987373&cat=6909

We didn't know nuthin about Mr. Sigler, so we decided to pay him a visit yesterday and we have to tell y'all that he is a very interestin character indeed! Miss Vero was very impressed with Mr. Sigler's gracious hospitality and his words of conviction when asked about the Denise Harvey case. He does not agree with what Miss Harvey did, nor does anyone one else, we're sure. However, he believes that the sentencing is excessive and by the looks of how many people were coming through his office yesterday, he has certainly started the ball rolling.

Mr. Sigler took time out of his schedule to talk with us and then was kind enough to give us a signed copy of his book! We were very impressed and sincerely thank him for his time. Here's a couple of links that will help to make this long story short:

http://www.celestaire.com/catalog/products/5102.html

http://www.alabamaaviator.com/news.asp?record_no=11605

And if y'all are interested in his book and want to get it, we added it to our Amazon Book Club box under our profile.

AND FINALLY TODAY, FIRST ACCESS TO

THE GREATEST LOCAL RESTAURANT SITE!

Miss Vero is so pleased to announce that we are the very first recipient of the Verobeachrestaurants.com first "widget" (that's the little box up in the right corner). Now y'all can have Beach House access to the greatest local restaurant site, courtesy of our friend Mr. Mark Landry.

TINY GOSSIP, BIG HEAD

No matter how much our good friend and real estate queen begged us to have a cocktail at the very pleasant Grand Harbor clubhouse yesterday, we simply could not. We were still recovering from Monday's lunch with our fabulous friend, Mr. Muse of the World, which started at the Costa d'Este and went on to well...other places. One tidbit common in both conversations were the questions of Bobby's on the Beach...will it be moving all operations to Dockside Grill soon? Will it - gasp, close? Will there be VBPD posted on the bridge to handle the traffic? And will this mean that someone on the island, perhaps, could finally be charged with a DUI? Hmmm, things to think about after our headache subsides.

MWAH!

missvero@live.com

OUR GOOD FRIEND MISS TAFFI...

...is in need of a little support.

As y'all might have remembered from our August 7th post, "Treasure Help", we told y'all about our friendship with the Fisher family and the battle they have been waging with the State of Florida. If it's one thing we knew about about Mel Fisher, it was that he would never give up on what he believed. We're so happy to count Miss Taffi and her family as one of our good friends and proud to help them out in any way we can. Please take a minute to read the letter below:

Here is my SOS letter. Send it to everybody and anybody...

Taffi

MEL FISHER CENTER, INC.
1322 US One ● Sebastian, FL 32958
772-589-0435 ● Fax 772-589-0997
http://www.melfisher.com/ ● mcstunts@melfisher.com


September 30, 2008

To: All who support private sector salvage.

RE: Chapter 1A-31 rule change.SOS: “Save our Shipwrecks”

The Florida DHR/BAR has published their new version of the rule on salvage permitting and they have, as usual, seem to have ignored all input from private sector salvage groups. Their rule was published Friday, Sept 26 in the Florida Administrative weekly. Links below.

https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/View_notice.asp?id=6172515

http://www.flheritage.com/archaeology/rule/

If you, as I do, have any problems or suggestions, etc. on this new rule, your last chance to make any comments or protests is Oct 21, 2008 unless you plan to quit the commercial salvage business or intend to challenge the BAR in a lawsuits or administrative hearings. Below are just a few of my problems with this ridiculous Rule Change. Feel free to copy any part of this letter and use it in your comment. DO IT NOW!!!!! If you come to the hearing to comment in person, it would be even better. Make sure you bring a written version of your comment to leave with them for the record.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO RULE 1A-31

We need every treasure hunter, salvor, captain, crewman, staff, investor, friends, relatives, or anyone else you can think of who has an interest in, or enjoys seeing, the private sector recovery of treasures and artifacts continue in Florida to send a comment to the State against the proposed changes to
Rule 1A-31.



Here’s how:
1. Go to Google
2. Type in: notice 6172515, click search
3. Click on either: http://www.Proposed Rules Open For Public Comment or 1A-31.0012: Purpose-Florida Administrative Rules
4. Click on 6172515 at the top of the field that comes up
5. Go to bottom of page and click on blue “Make Comment” box
6. Follow instructions to register
7. First write in-Rule 1A-31, then your comment such as:

1. I am against any rules or regulations that would hinder Florida’s historical shipwreck salvors from their continued recovery of treasures and artifacts, such as the current proposed rules.

2. I believe the Division of Historical Resources should do more to work with the private sector salvors of Florida and rule 1A-31 does not seek to do this.

3. I believe Florida’s private sector salvors have done an excellent job of recovering and preserving our maritime heritage, to the direct benefit of the public and at little cost to the tax payers and should be allowed to continue with as little interference as possible. Rule 1A-31 does not do this.

4. I do not want my tax dollars used by state archaeologists to dive on shipwrecks. The private sector salvors have done a great job, using their own money, with Florida getting the benefits. No changes to rule 1A-31 that will make it harder for the salvors to continue.

5. The new rule is not fair because it treats commercial salvors as second class citizen due to the fact that it does not give the same standards to commercial salvors as Rule 1A-32 gives to universities and non profits. For example, the turnover/response time to get permits for 1A32 is two weeks while commercial groups have waited months and years. Also 1A-32 uses students as excavators while commercial enterprises must use experts.1A-32 permit holders get a search, recovery, and conserve permit ALL in their first permit while 1A-31 requires commercial salvors to obtain “search and survey” permits with rules that vary from salvor to salvor, and NO recovery/salvage permits that were not already grandfathered in by Federal Admiralty Claims have been issued to commercial groups in Florida for over 15 years.

6. I am opposed to the rule because individuals who have current contracts for exploration have not all been individually notified of the workshops and hearings. It is also unfair that when they are notified, the locations of the such get togethers repetitively takes place at locations remote to the majority of the private and commercial entities it will affect, in the middle of a work week. Therefore, if say, a few dozens commercial groups from the Keys want to attend, they need to drive either 9 hours to St. Augustine area or 12 hours to Tallahassee area (and back) This means they have to miss THREE days work to attend. Two driving and one at the meetings. Future meeting should be held in a central location of the state, ie. Orlando to make it fair to all. In the same vein, the meetings should not be held between June 1 and Sept 30th of any year as that is the 120 window for good weather conditions on the majority of the archaeological sites worked by commercial salvors.

7. I am opposed to the rule because it insists that an archaeologist be on board each salvage vessel during each and every survey and excavation. This is absurd because most surveys electronic and are non intrusive and also because the majority of actual excavations are empty or turn out to be modern intrusions such as lawn chairs, shrimp traps, beer cans, U.S. military bombs in their practice areas, etc. Of course when major conglomerates of shipwreck material are found, it would then be appropriate for the archaeologist to be on board. Much of the time spent by the archaeologist working with a cartographer mapping a cluster of remotely sensed anomalies, identifying patterns from other know sites in whatever area, helping decide which anomalies to excavate first, and writing reports after discerning thru the reams of data provide by the physical exactions. His presence on the site is not necessary most of the time, only when prominent features require it.

8. The new rule should address some sort of Annual Adjudication of Title from the State to the permit holder rather than “Transfer of objects” in exchange for recovery services. This way, the state can receive donations of artifacts, because it is usually impossible to put an actual dollar value on each and every artifact found and this would create much confusion in tax law since the transfer of object has an undeterminable value.

9. This rule creates more work and time usage for DHR to manage their resources. Permits should be issued for a minimum of three years, much like the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary does, this would alleviate cost to the DHR by reducing paperwork.

10. This rule is not fair because commercial salvors are constantly in the research and development stages of using new technology for survey and excavation and conservation. Much of this is proprietary information.This rule eliminates many future possibilities and opportunities

11. .This rule is unfair because it requires permitee to turn over thousands of dollars worth of proprietary survey results without any guarantee that the permitee will be allowed to get to salvage a site once it is found. There is no incentive for permitee to obtain a survey/exploration permit. An alternative would be to use wording similar to that in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary which does not even require a “Survey/Exploration” permit at all and yet it seems to have beneficial.

Or come up with a comment of your own. You can also read the proposed rule changes and make more specific comments on various sections. You have until October 17th. Do it soon and get everyone you know to send a comment!!!! This is very important!!!

Today's the Day!

Taffi Fisher Abt
President, Mel Fisher Center, Inc.
Vice President, Motivation, Inc.
Member, Historic Shipwreck Salvage Policy Council Editor, Institute for Marine Archaeology and Conservation

Thanks for listening and supporting our friend.

MWAH!

missvero@live.com

HAVE YA'LL HEARD?

Look, if Russ Lemmon can fantasize about "healing" Vero Beach and luring Mrs. Estefan here to do that once promised "free" concert, then hunnies, Miss Vero can dream too...


Can y'all imagine? Mrs. Estefan eagerly devouring her dose of Lemmon droppings and saying - "Mira Emilio, Russito wants us to do that concert in Vero, hand me the phone, he's on speed dial!"

As if.

Please stop beating that horse, there's nothing left but bones. How many times must we beg for mercy? Leave the Estefans alone and stop pretending that you have an idea what it was like to go through those hurricanes!

A real investigative journalist would answer the contracting question. If y'all remember the comments that were posted to the hotel opening article, many subcontractors claimed there was some payment hankie pankie goin on. http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/jun/18/30gtestefan-hotel-open-to-public-monday/?feedback=1
Well kids, Miss Vero heard a rumor that all the subcontractors were paid by Proctor construction and now Proctor is owed many millions still. True? Y'all tell me 'cause I'm not the "real journalist" supposedly gettin paid to do that job.

Here it is Friday morning and we are still recovering from our wild Wednesday. Children remember, Miss Vero is a professional partier, so don't try to keep up. Here's how it went:

We started out at the crack of noon over at the M. T. Pockets Ranch discussing the treasure biz with our good friend Miss Taffi, who by the way would love our support in telling the State of Florida to stop harassing our Treasure Coast treasure people. So if y'all haven't had a chance, please read yesterdays post and send off a quick email saying "Leave the Treasure business as is".

We should have listened to our ole pal Miss B. Havior who very wisely told us:

"You've been busier than a boar bee in soft yella' pine. Just slow your azz down to a trot (it's hot outside) and spend a little more time with the cutest bartender in town. In case you're ready for a change, try the bar at the VB club and Resort. The Indigo Room's charmin'barman Tom, serves a mean martini and the burgers knocks the stuffin' outta of the burgers at Bobby's."

But no, we just had to go to Bobby's where we spotted school board candidate Charlie Wilson havin lunch. He musta worked up an appetite after being on the Rhett Palmer show that morning with the other candidates. Guy Barber was pining for the days when the paper was owned by the Schumann family and we loved that even Rhett voiced his disapproval of the Press Journal. After Rhett's Woodstock comment, (read June 4th post "Rhett Palmer's Hippie Claim) we've been randomly tuning in to see what other surprises the self proclaimed "mayor of the airwaves" has in store.

After some seriously needed afternoon spa time, Miss Vero hooked up with the Secret Squirrel, who for some reason had a hankerin for steak. We stupidly decided that we would try the Dockside Grill or "Bobby's II" at Royal Palm Point. As we arrived we were quick to notice the Barbara Sharp painting behind the desk (read May 15th post "Places to go, People to Annoy...") and Andre, formally of Carmel's, cheerfully greeted us but then broke the bad news that it would be an hour wait! Well waitin is just somethin that we don't take kindly to, especially in the midst of every local beachie poser with a bluetooth surgically implanted. Hunnies, if there's anything we can't stand, it's the vibe of the self important.

So what were our choices for steak? Outback or 14th Ave Steak House. We chose 14th Ave and guess what? We were treated like royalty! And it was so good, we hadn't been there in a long time and we're glad we went. We love to support local business and sure would love to see some life in downtown. The last restaurant critic at the PJ, Sheila O'Mera had this to say about 14th Ave back in 2006 and it was exactly the same on Wednesday: http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2006/nov/08/brestaurant-reviewb-eat-be-merry-at-14th-ave/

Hmmmm, Maybe Miss Vero shouldn't be calling Miss Sheila "the last" restaurant critic at the PJ. Another big rumor that came our way, is that Miss Diana Foote has left. Could it be true? We haven't seen her opinion column or reviews in the past two weeks. Honestly, the person who tattled was sure that we'd be fiendishly delighted, but truth be told, Miss Vero doesn't have any ill will toward Miss Foote. Bless her heart, we just think she was not the right person for the job and her writing was/is a continual painful reminder of that. We sincerely hope that she is well and finding a place where she can wear that fur to lunch.


More Restaurant Hubbub - add it to the list, City Tavern is closed! No tidbits on that yet. And how 'bout Yannick and Valerie leaving Masion Martinique? We haven't been there in a while, but we wonder how the menu will change.

Of course we did take one piece of Miss B. Havior's advice and after dinner we mosied on down to visit with the Cutest Boy in Vero at the epicenter of Cool - Undertow. Miss Kitty always has it going on and most of the young Vero royalty makes it a destination. We chatted with the very beautiful Miss Tripson, who looked fabulous and had the cutest little outfit. She made us laugh when she told us that in the recent PJ story the reporter gave a blank stare when Addison Mizner was mentioned. Poor thing, if only they'd seen Miss Vero's post two weeks before (read July 24th,"Vero Treasure Chest"), they'd have known that Miss Vero made the Palm Beach Daily News story regarding Waldo and Mizner required reading for everyone in Indian River County.


Are we all caught up? Ohh, one more thing, here's a picture of ole Russ Lemmon gettin that call from Mrs. Estefan -

Have a great weekend kids, see y'all Monday!

MWAH!

missvero@live.com

TREASURE HELP

We had quite a day yesterday and finally got back into our gadabout and cocktailin ways. Rumors, gossip and speculation abound and until Miss Vero can sort it all out we'll be taking the high road this morning and not commenting....yet. Until then, (and - until we find the aspirin bottle) please take some time to help out one of our good friends.


Did y'all see Miss Taffi on the WPTV news when they were here in Vero? Taffi Fisher Abt and her family are very important to the Treasure Coast and Miss Vero is proud to count Miss Taffi as one of our dearest friends.


So today kids we ask y'all to help us out with a request from Miss Taffi:



Dear Miss Vero,

It seems the State of Florida, Division of Historical Resources has no one holding their reins in and the people of this Great State need to put forward their comments. I appreciate any help.

Thanks, Historic Shipwreck Salvage Policy Council (HSSPC)

Friends of HSSPC"
c/o Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum
1322 U.S. One
Sebastian, FL 32958


Here's the story:

First of all, for any of y'all that don't know, Miss Taffi is the daughter of legendary treasure hunter, Mel Fisher. And before y'all say you know somethin about Mel and his family, we suggest y'all go to the library and read a few books, or just go to the Mel Fisher Museum right here in Sebastian to learn the real stories about what went down (and was brought back up!):
http://www.melfisher.com/default.asp

Anyone who truly knows this family, could never say an unkind word about them. They have made it their life's work to pursue a dream and continue to do so and we give them all the respect that they deserve, because isn't that what being American is all about? Having the freedom to pursue your dreams?

For more than 40 years the Fisher family has been in the treasure salvor business and have sacrificed and worked to make some incredible treasure finds. Even after recovering the treasure of the Atocha, a battle over ownership with the Sate of Florida, continued right up to the Supreme Court, where a decision was granted in Mel Fisher's favor.

The Fisher family and corporation have established two museums, one here in Sebastian and another in Key West, to share their discoveries with the public. They have an Archaeologist and Marine Biologist on staff and seek out the most qualified individuals to help in their research.

Now here's where y'all come in:

The State of Florida , namely the Division of Historical Research wants to put treasure searching into the hands of Florida Universities and government control. This seems like a good idea on the surface, to reign in the cowboy treasure diver types, but when y'all consider that no new salvage permits have been issued since 1987 to any private salvors, then it becomes pretty clear that the State is the pirate, once again tryin to loot the booty!

Let Miss Vero ask y'all - When was the last time you saw a museum exhibit at a Florida college or university? And isn't it nice to be able to take yourself or your guests to a local museum and see why this is called the Treasure Coast?

Let's support the Mel Fisher Museum and keep one of our own in business.

write or email:

Ryan Wheeler PhD, Chief and State Archaeologist,Martin House1001 DeSoto Park DriveTallahassee, Florida 32301, rwheeler@dos.state.fl.us

and/or

Barbara Mattick, Chief,Bureau of Historic Preservation, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250, bmattick@dos.state.fl.us

and/or

Kurt S. Browning, secretary of State
secretaryofstate@dos.state.fl.us

If y'all have any question, at all about this issue, contact Miss Vero and we'll get y'all an answer.
Thanks so much!

MWAH!

missvero@live.com

FRIENDS, FAMILY AND OTHER FOLKS

So we're sitting at our computer last night at our midday, which is 3Am to y'all, and the power goes out for the third time since midnight. We had started on a little side project that we wanted to show y'all today, but that didn't happen so we'll just put it on the back burner for now.

Anyhoo, we had to run around Vero this morning pickin up this and droppin off that and when we finally got home and back online and what the! -power goes out again!

Yup, we got two kinds a'weather here, hotter than Hades or a flatulent cow p-ing on a flat rock, take your pick.

Miss Vero took the time offline to catch up on friends, family and other folks. Since we feel so bad about not posting a fabulous piece in a timely manner, we'll share our mundane day with y'all.

The South Beach Queen called us and wondered why we haven't been down to Miami for a while, we wondered the same thing. Every time we try to get the beautiful South Beachers to come and visit us they just laugh. We do try to sell Vero Beach as the "Hamptons of Miami" but they laugh harder and having been to the actual Hamptons, we agree.

When we last spoke to the Palm Beach Playboy he had been kicked out of the Hard Rock Casino for arguing with a pit boss and he wanted us to do a story about how they just got new blackjack tables but don't know how to run them right. Let us just say that we remember when he got kicked out of Waldos and a few other places and we love it when he calls and asks us - Is my wallet at your house? Those are better stories.

The Count and Countess du Roseland have returned from California and shared wonderful tales about wine tastings and mud baths! If it weren't for their personal assistant, Miss B. Havior, weeks would go by before we heard from them. We are told that they are not happy with just ruling Roseland and establishing a weekend retreat in Indian River Shores, now they are also focusing on Fellsmere. Our burning question was answered - Jason Nunmaker is really cute and well liked and the Royal couple are dismayed at his treatment by the Indian River County Commission. This should be interesting.

One of Miss Vero's dearest friends (who should be family as we often refer to her as Sisterwoman) is getting married! She is a famous film and TV star who now resides near Athens, Ga, which y'all know is the birthplace to southern hip bands, R.E.M and the B-52's. Hey - maybe we'll do an Athens, travel guide for y'all when we go in September.

Another close friend, Miss Taffi, just got back from Mel Fisher Days in Key West or as she can say "My Dad Days". She was happy to tell us that over $8,000. was raised for the Michael Christopher Abt foundation, an extremely worthy cause. Miss Taffi also has something to share with the Beach House after she unpacks and gets settled in. We'll keep y'all posted.
http://www.melfisher.com/Home/MelFisherDays.asp

Oh, and finally - we agree with Carl Hiaasen:
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/columnists/carl-hiaasen/story/609943.html


Miss Vero will be dining this week with a former Vero Beach politician and attending a public ceremony, see if y'all can spot us!

MWAH!

missvero@live.com