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 Other than so many deaths, I’m most dismayed at the empty Key Deer Refuge building on US1. Sure, they don’t have money, but they also don’t listen to the people who know deer better than they do. We’ve cared for the deer for 40 years and found whatever we tell or ask of the Refuge folks, they usually ignore.
In my perfect Key Deer world, I wish we could staff the visitor center as volunteers. There are certainly enough of us old folks who would be glad to do it. The second wish is for a deer to be placed in a fenced enclosure at the new center. It could be a wounded deer during recovery. Better yet, have the vet there too. The deer are a tourist attraction—admit it — and have the tourists pay for them. This would be paid for by selling deer food to tourists. Can you imagine how many tourists would come to see a deer! I’ve seen this done in different places in the USA successfully. Selling small quantities of food to pay for care. We have to think better, and these proposals would go a long way to keeping tourists out of our neighborhoods or stopping in the middle of Key Deer Blvd to see a deer and give them potato chips. These proposals have many problems, but the idea would work to the deer’s advantage if we could only get the deer people to think differently. |
 [R.I.P.] Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campaigner, dies aged 92. Prolific author campaigned against domestic violence, female genital mutilation, pornography and the Vietnam and Gulf wars. Link |
| [Monopoly] Google won’t be forced to break up its ads business. It’s a massive win for the tech giant, which was found guilty last April of violating U.S. antitrust laws by exploiting its dominance of the online advertising and ad-tech markets. |
 Tuesday there was an ICE protest in Marathon that started at the gas station at the corner of Sombrero and US1. The problem is it looked like they were selling ice at the gas station, and this was a promotion. It wasn’t until we were up the road that we both laughed at the realization that it was a protest against ICE’s tactics. |
| Grants – Free Money] The Community Foundation’s signature annual grants program supports a variety of initiatives benefitting Florida Keys residents. Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000 and aim for tangible positive change by September 2027. Collaborations with a partnering organization may receive awards up to $30,000. Does the proposed project align with the Foundation’s strategic vision of making the Florida Keys a better place to live now and in the future? Does the project address a clear and demonstrated community need, and will it produce meaningful, measurable outcomes? Does the plan focus on long-term changes (outcomes) rather than just activities completed (outputs)? Is there a credible plan to track and verify the outcomes from this project? Does the organization have the experience, staff, and infrastructure to successfully carry out the project? Is the project plan realistic and cost-effective, and is there a plan for sustainability beyond the grant period? Link |
 Barrett Chiropractic on Big Pine Key 305-393-9469 Business Directory > Health > Barrett Chiropractic |
| Chevron plans to eventually produce 600,000 barrels per day from its Venezuelan operations, doubling its 2026 output. The plan: kidnap the leader, steal the oil, give the owners (the people) a tiny bit. |
 [Treasure] Homeowner finds Denmark’s biggest ever haul of Viking silver while digging up his garden – including jewellery, coins, and even a tiny Thor’s hammer. Link |
| [Friday Joke] As a sergeant in a parachute regiment, I took part in several night time exercises. Once, I was seated next to a Lieutenant fresh from Jump School. He was quiet, sad looked a bit pale so I struck up a conversation. “Scared, Lieutenant?”, I asked. He replied, “No, just a bit apprehensive.” I asked, “What’s the difference?” He replied, “That means I’m scared with a university education.” |
 FOX News: Dozens of ships bound for “Lake America” are stuck at the entrance to the Welland Canal. Canada simply refuses to let them through. But there’s a solution: just put the correct name – “Lake Ontario” – in the ship’s documents, and passage is granted. Apparently, Canadians have found the simplest way to teach the MAGA Idiot geography.America-USA: Learn the difference! |
| [Swedish Artist Recreates the Bayeux Tapestry by Hand] Swedish artist Mia Hansson has spent nearly a decade recreating a 53-metre hand-stitched replica of the legendary Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most iconic artifacts in European history. Video |
 Forecasters recreate the weather that made D-Day possible. A single day was the difference between success and disaster. Link |
| They say the machines of the future will be as smart as people. Ok, but which people? because that kind of matters quite a bit |
 Our new County Supervisor of Elections is encouraging voting by mail. It’s safe. The President does it. |
| Adopt a Pixel in Roman Space Telescope. Claim your pixel! Gee, if I sell my saltshaker salt, grain by gain, I’ll make a fortune too! Link |
 Cybercab launch event in downtown Austin this evening, where a small group of guests is expected to get the first commercial rides. Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions are about to face a pivotal test. The two-seat EV, with no steering wheel or pedals, is designed to be cheaper and easier to build than other robotaxis, potentially allowing Tesla to race ahead of rivals like Waymo and Zoox. We’re watching how quickly can Tesla go from dozens of Cybercabs to thousands? Expect Tesla to take it slowly at first. CEO Elon Musk has said the company will be guided by safety. It’s still unclear how Tesla intends to navigate federal rules governing vehicles without steering wheels and pedals. |
| [Friday Joke] For those who don’t want Alexa listening in on your conversations, they’re making a male version — it doesn’t listen to anything. |
 Palm Beach International Airport Has been renamed the President Donald J. Trump International Airport. If you fly from Palm Beach, FL to Sioux City, IA your ticket will read:DJT → SUX If you fly from Fresno, CA to Fukuoka, Japan & then back to Palm Beach, FL your ticket reads: FAT → FUK → DJT If you fly from Fukuoka, Japan to Palm Beach, FL your ticket will read: FUK → DJT The best for last, Palm Beach, FL → Mount Isa, AU → Fresno, Pendopo, Indonesia, your ticket reads: DJT → ISA → FAT → PDO |
| What shapes your personality? Your genes and environment play a big role. But the ratio of each is up for debate. Link |
 [New Pool Guy] President Trump has hired a new pool guy to fix the pool shooting the cost of his mess to $16,000,000. Trump, “It’s someone else’s fault.” |
| [“Roman group poop”] For old Key Westers: Looks like the poster of the original Poop Post had never been in KW years ago. |
 [Tall Tales] the best giants in film – ranked! Link |
| The sex scandal hidden in the Bayeux Tapestry: Scene depicting a naked man and a mysterious woman might have been a subtle nod to an affair, expert claims. Link |
 Why snake embryos always coil to the right. Link |
| [“Gas station peeves”] It’s easy to get them to move, just pull around in front of them and do the same crap they do. If they give you crap, call a cop |
 [$100,000 Gift] United Way of Collier and the Keys is celebrating a generous $100,000 gift from longtime Board Member and Tocqueville Society member Ellen Vanderburg in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Monroe County. The gift, made in memory of Dolly Parton, will help UWCK continue providing free, age-appropriate books mailed directly to young children throughout the Florida Keys each month from birth to age five. For Vanderburg, the gift brings together her longtime love of reading and admiration for the impact of the Imagination Library. |
| [Friday Joke] Me: You were babbling in your sleep again last night. My Wife: What did I say? Me: That you’d had it with me sitting around drinking and smoking cigars all day, and getting on your last nerve. My Wife: I wasn’t asleep then. |
 Why do building jumpers always land on a car roof no matter how high they jump from. |
| The current Coconut Telegraph was published on 9/4/26 at 9:24 am. |
 [For Sale] Pellet Gun Gamo Swarm Maxxim 10X GEN 2 Multi-Shot Air Rifle. Two 10-round .177 clips. 3 x 9 variable scope. Box of pellets. $200 new. Half price used $100. b33043@outlook.com Video |
 [For Sale] Folding scaffold 30L x 12w x 20h. 4 scaffolds (not sold separately) New $200, Big Pine Key pick-up half-price: $100. Excellent condition.b33043@outlook.com Link |
 [For Sale] Crossman P1377 American Classic Variable-Pump .177-Caliber Pellet Air Pistol. New $70. For Sale $25. 800 feet per second. Pick up on Big Pine Key. b33043@outlook.com Video |
| Snapshots taken from Big Pine Key looking North between Annette Key and Mayo Key every Friday evening since 2023. You may hover to view a photo, see the date of the photo, or use the left or right arrows on the images. |
