1st phase)  To construct eight Duplex units (16 Families) each being approx 1400 sq ft. This would start with constructing of one model duplex closest to US 1 and constructing the others as sales allow.  (see site drawings and 3D image)

2nd Phase) To redesign and rebuild the existing SkeeterS marine building with a new store front, consisting of four separate business areas.

1. It is also proposed to change the retail marine sales and service into a new non-profit marine vocational training school where the students (of all ages) actually do the repair on a customers boat, engine, etc. under the 100% supervision of a certified marine technician. The student will also be trained on every facet of their specific, at hand job, including, parts, pricing, billing and customer relations.

This will provide, upon completion of the students training course, an unparalleled working knowledge of today's working marine trade. Although there are several marine training schools in existence today, none can be found that accomplish the goal of complete student training that would allow an employer to hire a student that could possibly, make he or she money the day they start to work.

The project is expected to move forward upon Monroe County’s issuance of the permits with completion in approx 12-14 months.

This project is and will remain top priority so we may start the Big Pine Key area’s recovery process of acquiring and retaining workforce workers and their families.

Richard Beal