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The Phoenix Coyotes' farm system is finally taking shape after their terrible draft record from 1997 to 2003, which was the main reason why this organization has had problems. Through that seven year span, the Coyotes managed to produce six players out of 63 draft choices at a success rate of 9.5 per cent - among the lowest in the league. Of those six players, only Matt Jones remains with the organization and he's playing on the farm team in San Antonio. The others are Ben Eager in Chicago, Freddy Sjostrom with the NY Rangers and Ossi Vaananen in Philadelphia. The last two remaining players are not in the NHL, as David LeNeveu and Wyatt Smith are both in the AHL.
After years of futility, the Coyotes have done a remarkable turn around drafting and developing prospects with eight players from the 2004 to 2008 drafts on their roster. It is quite possible that the Coyotes may have as many as twelve players from those draft years playing in NHL games next season.
Both Martin Hanzal and Peter Mueller - who were the first round picks in 2005 and 2006 - have already earned roster spots and are fixtures on the top two lines. The Coyotes have seen forwards Mikkel Boedker, Kyle Turris, Victor Tikhonov, Enver Lisin and Kevin Porter all play in NHL with success this year. The lone defenceman making the jump was Keith Yandle, who should be followed by a couple of more blueliners in time.
The Coyotes also have forwards with elite skills coming through the system after years of a bare cupboard. Now the offense is the strength of the organization, considering how well they have drafted as of late. With Turris, Boedker, Tikhonov and Lisin, they have the potential to make an impact soon. Porter left college and has already pushed some veterans in the NHL and could develop into a role player. Two other promising forwards are AHL rookie Brett McLean and Jared Staal, who are both a few years away making their presence known. Not signing Blake Wheeler to a contract may come back to haunt the Coyotes.
On defence, it looks as though Keith Yandle is ready for full time NHL action this season after a couple years of development at the AHL level. The Coyotes do have some depth with a trio of potential blueliners in Chris Summers, Nick Ross and Jonas Ahnelov. Collectively, they are still two to four years behind Yandle in the developmental process. Adding third rounders Michael Stone and Mathieu Brodeur helped in depth, but the Coyotes need to add a couple of highly skilled defencemen over the next couple of drafts.
They have a new goalie of the future in Al Montoya who the Coyotes picked up in a trade from the New York Rangers. He is projected to be an upgrade over David LeNeveu. The Coyotes did draft Swedish netminder Joel Gistedt and signed free agent Josh Tordjman, but additional talent and depth is needed. Unfortunately, Montoya is in his fourth year in the AHL and has not developed as quickly as planned and more patience may be required. A bright light as been the play of Tordjman, but it is still uncertain whether he could play at the NHL pace.
For the upcoming draft, the Coyotes will need to add one more top end goaltender along with talent on defence to keep the farm team flush.
Kyle Turris – Center, 19 (1st round, 3rd overall, 2007)Currently with Phoenix (NHL)This talented pivot oozes hockey sense and has the elite level skill to become an All-Star player you build an organization around. He completely dominated the BCHL over two seasons and had an excellent year in the NCAA as a freshman last year. His vision and passing ability is uncanny and Turris has shown that he can make the players around him better. He has a deadly shot and is lethal every time he touches the puck. He is on pace for about 30 points as a rookie in the NHL which does not shoot the lights, but Turris is capable of more. At 6-1 and 170 pounds, Turris lacks the physical stature to complete on a nightly basis without getting worn down. This is something that will have to be worked on in the off-season to become a more complete player and avoid potential injury. He is not all offense, as Turris is a responsible two-way player and shows he understands the value of body position, active stick while keeping his feet moving. He hustles back and makes an effort to help defensively which is a good habit for a young player. He has the potential to be a team leader one day and that could help change the fortune of the entire organization. Having the opportunities to win the RBC and at the WJC were important developmental steps that will help him in the future. He might need an extra year to adjust physically before he starts producing offense at a higher clip and being brought up too soon to the NHL might have hindered him temporarily.
Mikkel Boedker – Right Wing, 19 (1st round 8th overall 2008)Currently with Phoenix (NHL)The Danish kid made the move to North America and lit up the OHL last season after coming over from Sweden. He shows the creativity, vision and hockey sense to play at the pro level and reads the ice exceptionally fast. Now that Boedker has made the jump to the pros, he has shown no trouble with the tempo and speed of the game. His decision making at top speed is excellent and works well with other elite skilled forwards. In the offensive and neutral zone he uses his linemates and options very well. Rarely does Boedker panic with the puck and he creates time and space on the rush for his linemates and himself. The name of his game is speed, which causes defencemen to back up to quickly and give him too much room because they are scared to get burned. His quickness to jump on loose pucks or separate from defenders in close quarters is a tremendous asset along with his agility to avoid contact. Over the next couple of seasons he will need to improve his core strength to avoid getting pushed around and have greater success on puck battles. He used quickness to shield the puck in junior but when he reaches the pro ranks he will need to options like using his body and strength. As a shooter he disguises his intentions well and lets loose an exceptionally quick shot and accurate, whether it his wrist or slapshot. He should shoot the puck more and be selfish at times instead of dishing it off but he has a knack for scoring some clutch goals. Boedker plays a puck possession defence and prefers to use his speed along with a quick stick to break up developing plays in the defensive zone. Due to his quickness, he can backcheck effectively and generally gets to the right position and can cover the point once the opposition is set up in the zone. Boedker is improving his timing of when to plug gaps when out manned in a zone and shows he seems to understand which angles to take to cut off options. Once the play goes down low or is along the boards in his zone is where he needs work since he does not engage the opposition physically and it is an option he needs to learn. Overall, he still needs some work defensively like most young prospects but he has the tools. He is not physical player and rarely makes a big hit, which needs to change since the opposition will attack him because they will think he can be intimidated. The one thing that you never have to worry about is him taking bad penalties or penalties at all as he could be a perennial Lady Byng trophy candidate. Boedker has displayed a good work ethic, is coachable and has a competitive nature despite his lack of physicality. He has the ability to be an all-star player who should be able to contribute quickly with his speed and scoring ability.
Keith Yandle – Defence, 22 (4th round, 105th overall, 2005)Currently with Phoenix (NHL)The potential two-way defenceman looks like he has developed into an NHLer sooner than expected. He has the offensive instincts to make a nice pass out of his zone and lead the rush up the ice with some power play quarterback abilities. Yandle has decent size at 6-2 and 195 pounds and is willing to mix it up physically but it would not hurt if he was stronger. His best asset is his overall mobility and he could surprise some in the next year. He had made a nice adjustment offensively to the AHL game and averaged a point every other game from the blueline and it seems he is making the same transition to the NHL. Away from the puck, Yandle is improving in his defensive game and consistently makes better decisions and maintains better habits than in the past. Yandle could fit somewhere in the top five if he continues to improve his defensive play. He is more effective playing with a higher calibre of talent at the NHL level.
Viktor Tikhonov – Left Wing, 20 (1st round, 28th overall 2008)Currently with Phoenix/San Antonio (NHL/AHL)He's not your typical Russian prospect, considering his family ties to the game of hockey and living in North America for much of his life. He was by passed over in the NHL draft twice and was a little bit of a surprise to be chosen in the first round but he has not disappointed so far. He had played last season in the Russian Elite League so his transition to playing pro in North America shouldn't be terribly difficult. He displays good overall hockey sense and can play with higher skilled players and not look out of touch. He has solid overall puck skills and passes the puck well, but needs to improve his play in the traffic areas. He possesses a sneaky quick wrist shot and a slap shot that can fool netminders - but he does not use it often enough. He shows good overall skating ability and gets off the mark pretty quickly and shows agility to deke - but needs to add some power to his stride. He's still lanky at 6-2 and 187 pounds, Tikhonov will need to add the power and core strength needed to compete and remain consistent on a nightly basis in the NHL. He is improving on the defensive side, but since the speed and angles are different in the NHL compared to the Russian ice surfaces it will take time to make full adjustments. He seems to have all the intangibles you want in a player and he is motivated to be a NHL player. It remains to be seen how much of his game translates to the NHL game but Tikhonov certainly can develop into a fine NHL player.
Brett MacLean – Left Wing, 20 (2nd round 32nd overall 2007)Currently with San Antonio (AHL)A once lanky winger has grown into his 6-2 and 197 pound frame and his overall skating ability improved over the past year. He put up great numbers two seasons ago with 100 points in 68 games and 119 points the following season playing along side John Tavares. He has the hockey sense to play with elite offensive players and MacLean puts himself in a position to contribute. He shows soft hands around the crease and has a quick right handed release that can be deadly on a power play. He's not afraid to hang around the slot to pick up rebounds and adjusts his body position to get himself in scoring positions. He's not a liability defensively and maintains a good work ethic and has a knack for getting himself in the right place. It will be interesting to see how quickly he adjusts to the AHL and his offensive production without playing with Tavares. To his credit, MacLean has played quite well as a rookie in the AHL and has not looked out of place. He must continue to work on his skating and defensive game like all young players, but he could be a good second line winger one day.
Chris Summers – Defence, Age 20 (1st round 29th overall 2007)Currently with Michigan (NCAA) A defenceman who has skating ability to excel in a faster moving game. He's been well coached at Michigan along with his international experience, Summers should make easier transition to the pro ranks in the AHL. He does not seem to have the offensive instincts, vision and puck skills to rack up the points at the pro level but he will contribute some offense. That is not to say he cannot pass the puck - Summers just tries to make smart safe passes and keep it simple. He has played some forward at Michigan due to injuries but he was not as effective up front. Defensively, he seems to understand the value of puck possession and knowing when to rush the puck out of the zone. It is his improvement in gap control and staying on the right side of the puck that shows he can be very effective. He has shown the ability to angle off forwards and eliminate the forecheck with his speed. He still is a little light at 6-2 and 185 pounds. Considering his size, he will mix it up physically and likes to play gritty. He will most likely need a couple of seasons in the AHL before getting a solid look at a roster spot. Summers has the potential and most likely could develop into a defensive defenceman that can handle speed rushers.
Al Montoya – Goalie, 23 (1st Round 6th overall 2004 – Trade NY Rangers 2008)Currently with San Antonio (AHL)He's a goaltender that can make the tough save look easy and has the talent to steal games for his team. He is athletic and composed under fire and perhaps only needs another year or two of development before he hits the bright lights. He has been projected as the future No. 1 goaltender and the Coyotes are hoping they have better luck with this first round pick than the Rangers. He is still young for a goalie and most netminders do not hit the NHL before their 24th birthday, so he still has time. Now he moves well in his crease and shows good athleticism, which gives him a chance to make every save. His mechanics in the crease are good as Montoya displays decent habits when he is in his game. He can flash a quick glove hand and is improving play with his blocker when directing pucks. He can smother any puck that comes near him and others times lets the puck dictate the direction of its next location. Montoya can play the puck with exceptional skill and moves and communications with his defencemen well. He sometimes loses focus and that causes the inconsistencies in his game from night to night. In terms of statistics he has been good - even starting in his 2005-2006 rookie season in Hartford. He started off with solid statistics posting a 23-9-1 record along with a 2.61 GAA and a .907 save percentage. His playoff numbers that year were impressive as he posted a 1.86 GAA and a .932 save percentage in three games. His next two seasons were equally solid, even after he was traded last year. Things look to have unraveled more than a little this year and his moxie and intestinal fortitude will be tested. If he can turn his game around, he may fulfill his full potential otherwise time might be running out in a couple years. Remember Coyotes fans, it took Ryan Miller till his 25th birthday to become an NHL goalie after playing three seasons in the AHL - so there is hope yet.
Kevin Porter – Left Wing, 22 (4th round, 119th overall, 2004)Currently with San Antonio/Phoenix (AHL/NHL)He's a gritty hard nose winger who possesses leadership abilities and the intangibles that teams covet. He has shown a knack for clutch goal-scoring and his offensive numbers exceeded expectations when he was in college. He has the skating ability and enough hockey sense to be a gritty hard working third-liner that kills penalties and scores the occasional goal. He's not the biggest player at 6-0 and 195 pounds, but he puts his nose in and works hard. He is one of those players that has a team-first attitude by forechecking hard, blocking shots and doing the little things. His offensive numbers from college might not translate to the NHL where Porter averaged over a point a game with 183 points in 162 games. Porter garnered excellent experience playing for Team USA and was well coached in Michigan. He should make a smooth transition to the pro ranks.
Jonas Ahnelov – Defence, 21 (3rd round 88th overall 2006)Currently with San Antonio (AHL)A no-nonsense defensive defenceman that tries to go out every game and just take care of his own zone. He has nice size at 6-3 and 205 pounds and is a strong enough skater not to be burned by speed rushers. Do not expect any offence from him at the pro level - that is not his game and he lacks the puck skills. Whether in the defensive or offensive zone, Ahnelov gets the puck off his stick as fast as he can and will use the first option or off the wall. He likes to play a physical game and has been known to lay a few good body checks. He's a steady defensive player who has adapted well to the different ice dimensions from Sweden and must continue to work on keeping his game simple and consistent. He uses good body position and leans on forwards hard. He seems to show pretty good judgment when it comes to angles and speed. He will need to play another season in the AHL and it is unsure whether Ahnelov could play at the NHL tempo and speed on a consistent basis.
Enver Lisin – Right Wing, Age 22 (2nd round, 50th overall, 2004)Currently with Phoenix (NHL)He is a slick offensive winger who has excellent speed and can create chances for himself and his teammates. At times he looks to have the ability and shot to score goals, but he has not been consistent in getting himself into scoring areas. The speedy Russian can cause mismatches with his quickness. He's not the sturdiest of players at 6-1 and 190 pounds and does not play and physical or assertive way unless there is an offensive opportunity. He needs to play better in his own end and make better decisions while keeping it simple. He must become better defensively and uses his lanky frame more effectively. He has not shown his full capabilities at the NHL level and is the wild card of the group. This is not to say he doesn't have the skills to play at the NHL, but Lisin needs to be more than just a one dimensional player. He was adaptable and showed a greater work ethic since it takes more than the skill to be successful. It is unsure whether he is fully committed to play in the NHL or will he go back to Russian so he is a wait and see project.
Nick Ross – Defence, 20 (1st round 30th overall 2007)Currently with Vancouver (WHL)At first glance he does not have great size at 6-1 and 195 pounds, but he has the skating ability and hockey sense to be effective. He has the potential to be a solid NHL defenceman that goes out most nights and does not get noticed, but makes sound decisions with or without the puck. Ross passes the puck out of his zone really well and can hit a forward at full speed. Overall, he has good puck skills, hockey sense and shooting ability with the potential to produce points at the pro level. He understands that maintaining proper positioning and playing a conservative game leads to greater success from the defensive zone out. He plays a puck possession style and tends to use his stick over his body when defending down low. Do not expect him to be a physical defenceman - he needs to get stronger to compete for one on one battles. He will contribute points but is not considered a top end offensive defenceman. Even with all the tools he has, Ross needs to show a greater urgency to his game and display some passion with intensity. Expect him to spend two to three years in the AHL learning his craft and making the adjustment to the professional ranks.
Jared Staal – Right Wing, 18 (2nd round 49th overall 2008) Currently with Sudbury (OHL)Currently with Philadelphia (AHL)The last of the Staal brothers is next in line for the NHL draft and some feel he has been labeled with unrealistic expectations from his sibling's success. He has some of the tools and the pedigree to play at the NHL level, but Staal most likely will take a little longer to developing depending on how bad he wants it. He seems to have the hockey sense to handle the tempo, speed and the quick decisions required to play pro while showing good vision on the ice. Staal's individual puck skills are good but not elite and he has the ability to play in traffic and not get overwhelmed or panic. His skating is improving and he shows a quick burst on occasion and can motor once he starts rolling and he will make significant strides once he gains strength. Staal is like a young buck that has not quite figured out how to put all his athletic ability together. When he shoots the puck (whether it is the wrist or slap shot) it has velocity with good accuracy and he gets it off his stick quickly. Once he is in the offensive zone or setting up on the power play, he can anticipate the developing play and find seams in the scoring areas with varying degrees of success. He makes pretty good decisions whether to shoot, pass or stickhandle depending on what the oppositions shows him. In front of the net, he shows at times a knack for tipping shots and scoring goals in the dirty areas. Considering how awful Sudbury was defensively as a group last year with eight players having a minus-20 or worse, Staal was solid away from the puck. He began to show the ability to a two-way player by identifying which position to break to on the backcheck and gauging both the speed and angles. Like all young prospects, it will take time to learn the value of playing good defence since it creates more offensive opportunities. Taking into account his size, he does not play a real physical style and needs to bang and crash more often to give himself more space especially down low and around the crease. He has the ability but it may be a matter of confidence and how badly he wishes to succeed. Of all the prospects on this list he has the blueprint for success from his brothers and he has all the intangibles and it is matter whether he wants to tap into it. He has the potential to be a top six forward in the NHL, but he may take four years or five years - similar to Eric Fehr from the Washington Capitals.
When looking at the drafting and developing record of a NHL organization it becomes an interesting blend of statistics and circumstances with perhaps some luck thrown in for good measure. Most of the time the General Manager receives kudos for a teams fortunes at the draft table when in reality it is usually never the case in today's NHL. For the most part there are three aspects that make the whole process work; first is the amateur scouting department's ability to evaluate and project talent which may be the most challenging of all. Next the organizations player development department must attempt to mold the prospects by giving the players tools to enhance his talents. Perhaps most importantly is the prospects responsibility to pay the price and sacrifice which generally requires a tremendous work ethic. If one of these aspects fails then the likelihood of a prospect turning into an asset to his organization and having a NHL career becomes remote.
The reason for the analyzing the years from 1997 to 2003 is to first give each NHL organization five years to develop their prospects as players from different leagues evolve differently. Secondly the years from 1997-2003 are the players that should be the building blocks of the core of your team as they will be in the 23-29 year old age range. What makes each organization unique is what they do with the picks they have as management will often trade draft choices for immediate help on their NHL and AHL teams. Now some players may be real late bloomers and eventually make the criteria set in this analysis down the road but at this stage it is fascinating to see the results.
Phoenix Coyotes 1997-2003
Total: 7 yrs – 63 draft picks – 6 NHL Players = 9.5% success rate
1st rnd Draft Choices: 7 total picksPatrick DesRochers, Scott Kelman, Kirill Safronov, Jakub Kories7 yrs – 7 draft picks – 3 NHL Players = 42.8% success rate
2nd rnd Draft Choices: 7 total picksUndeveloped Prospects – Matt Spiller, Martin Podlesak, Alexander Tatarinov, Brad Ralph, Juha Gustafsson7 yrs 7 draft picks – 2 NHL Players = 28.5% success rate
3rd rnd Choices: 8 total picksUndeveloped Prospects – Pat O'Leary, Jason Jaspers, Ramzi Abid, Beat Forster, Joe Callahan, Tyler Redenbach, Dmitri Pestunov 7yrs –8 draft picks – 1 NHL Players = 12.5% success rate
Total: 7 yrs – 22 draft picks – 6 NHL Players = 27.3% success rate in first 3 rounds
First Three Rounds - Developed vs. Prospects/NA vs. EuroDeveloped players: (3) North American, (3) EuropeanUndeveloped Prospects: (9) North American, (7) European
4th rnd to 9th rnd Choices: 39 total picks7 yrs – 39 draft picks – 1 NHL Players = 2.5% success rate
Shane Malloy provides hockey prospect insight and analysis on his Prospect Insider feature on TSN.ca, Canada's leading sports website. Many sports networks, hockey magazines and major newspapers have drawn upon his expertise and knowledge. His passion for the game and involvement in grass roots hockey from the junior hockey to the National Hockey League is evident. He is currently a host and hockey event reporter on XM Sirius Satellite Radio (Home Ice 204) where he co-hosts a hockey radio show on Hockey Prospects and the Business of Hockey.
Prior to joining TSN, Malloy was the columnist-covering prospects for NHL.com for two years and a NHL and prospect columnist Fox Sports.com for six years.
This document is the intellectual property of Shane Malloy and cannot be used or duplicated in anyway without expressed written consent. Any use of this document without the expressed written consent of Shane Malloy will result in public exposure and legal prosecution.
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For a fun and hearty hand-held summer entree, Sandra Fisher grills up these mouthwatering sandwiches in Kent, Washington. Serve with chips and glasses of iced tea.—Sandra Fisher, Kent, Washington
2 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
2 bacon strips, halved
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 pineapple slices
2 kaiser rolls, split
2 lettuce leaves, optional
2 slices provolone cheese
In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove
to paper towels. Flatten chicken to 3/8-in. thickness; brush both
sides with oil. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 4 minutes.
Turn; brush with barbecue sauce. Grill 3-4 minutes longer or until
juices run clear.
Meanwhile, place the pineapple and rolls cut side down on grill; cook
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AJC reporter Rhonda Cook wrote recently about widespread inefficiency in the over-burdened Atlanta traffic court, where taxpayers are subjected to interminable waits, where eight municipal judges handled more than 165,000 cases last year, and where a citizen advocate found "apparent ineptitude" in a factory-like atmosphere." Today, Atlanta's city's chief operating officer writes about the city's attempt to remedy the problems. We also hear from one resident, representative of many, who had a miserable experience.
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By Duriya Farooqui
When Mayor Kasim Reed took office in 2010, he made public safety his top priority. The Reed administration immediately began the work of rebuilding and reinvesting in the city's police, fire, and corrections departments, as well as its judicial agencies. Sworn public safety employees received a 3.5 percent raise and we increased the budgets of the judicial agencies by $1.9 million. The additional sustained funding came through savings from pension reform, improved efficiency and waste reduction, and innovative delivery of city services.
Now three years later, the city has hired 800 police officers and violent crime is at 1969 levels. Major crime has decreased 18 percent over three years and traffic citations have increased by 56 percent. These traffic cases are processed by the Atlanta Municipal Court, which is led by the chief judge and managed by a court administrator selected by the judiciary.
The municipal court plays a vital role in enforcing the work of the departments to uphold our laws and policies and keep our residents and businesses safe. If we cannot hold a person accountable for a traffic, housing or DUI violation effectively, we cannot protect the public good that binds our city and strengthens civil society.
As such, we have supported several court programs that have had a significant positive impact. The pre-trial intervention program was established to enable offenders that have had no other offense within the year to take defensive driving or do community service. It generates approximately $4 million and expedites processing for this non-violent offense at an additional cost. The participation in the program grew by 18 percent in 2012, and has fostered improvement in payment options and customer service.
But we realize there's more work to be done. That is why my office, under the leadership of Mayor Reed, initiated a review of police department traffic-ticket processing at the courts. The report includes recommendations to expand the number of judges, upgrade technology, track bench warrants, and institute night court. These options are worthy of consideration; even one additional day or night of court could add capacity to process 20 percent more cases (roughly 40,000 citations) and relieve long wait times. Rhonda Cook's May 18 article in the AJC ('Atlanta Traffic Court Needs Changes') highlights some of the findings from this city report that reviewed court the process and found systemic problems, including overcrowding and long wait times.
The city also conducted an assessment of traffic citations and collections, which identified three major areas of opportunity: expanding the pre-trial intervention diversion program, reducing the length of time to adjudication, and stronger collection efforts to capture lost fines and revenues. Of approximately 200,000 citations in 2012, only about one-third of the cases were adjudicated within 30 days and the traffic fine collection rate was estimated to be only about 70 percent. Over 10 percent of cases were dismissed by the court and there is about a 60 percent increase in cases being bound over to the state for defendants requesting a jury trial. As a result, an estimated $4.5 million in fines were uncollected.
We acknowledge that this does not bode well for the strength of traffic enforcement, and the customer service experience that citizens expect to receive from our Municipal Court. The Reed administration believes these issues must be improved, and we have shared these findings with Chief Judge Sloan.
Factual assessments drive operational improvements across all city agencies in Mayor Reed's administration. I actively seek them in my role as the city's Chief Operating Officer and act on them to drive improved performance citywide. This has been the case for the turnaround in public safety and the city's operating departments, and the municipal court should be no exception. I look forward to supporting an effort to build on Mayor Reed's public safety priorities with our judicial agencies.
Duriya Farooqui is chief operating officer for the city of Atlanta.
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The recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution article on the woes of Atlanta traffic court brought back lots of memories, none of them very pleasant. I discovered just how adversarial our legal system can be, how much time and motion gets wasted, and how much gratuitous officiousness an ordinary citizen must endure.
My case was as simple as they come. I was ticketed for driving with an expired tag, even though I had paid the renewal fee on time. But the postal service ate my return paperwork, and the officer inexplicably couldn't verify that my payment had been processed weeks earlier.
And so I was handed a court date for 8 a.m. on a Monday, despite my pleas to schedule it for a day that didn't force me to cancel classes at Georgia State University, where I teach.
The actual process was impersonal at best, and dehumanizing or degrading at worst. Before court was convened, a police officer instructed the men to remove their hats, warned everyone that even reading a newspaper would constitute contempt of court and earn a jail sentence, and threatened not to summon the judge until the standees cleared the center aisle. "We were here until 8 one night last week," he chided us, "That's OK with me."
The dozens of cases before mine mostly involved petty violations and inflated fines, but one case in particular exemplified the utter inanity of the system. A woman moving to Atlanta, driving on the highway at night with a huge trailer in tow, had been puttering in the right lane, watching for her exit. A police car was stopped on the shoulder, with its lights on, and the woman passed him without moving to the adjacent lane, thereby violating Georgia's "Move-Over Law." She passed him safely, and turned for her exit within a half-minute, but was stopped and issued a citation
Only in an uncivil society would a woman moving from another state, driving slowly and carefully at night, that close to her exit, have to pay a fine for such an honest omission.
But at least she got to have her case heard that day.
You see, I soon learned that I was only there for an arraignment, and that my not-guilty plea meant they'd have to hear the actual case another day, regardless of how much obviously exculpating evidence I carried. I waited to ask the solicitor if they could at least tell me the future court date then, so I could scramble back to GSU for my classes. I was still waiting to ask him when the judge called my name more than three hours later.
And so, I had to wake up before dawn on another morning four months later, to endure another several hours of degradation, only to have the judge dismiss my case without even looking at the evidence I brought.
I didn't wear a hat either day, and I didn't open my newspaper, so I wasn't cited for contempt of court. But I'll admit that I certainly hold the whole system in contempt.
Jonathan Herman is director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Religious Studies at Georgia State University.
May 29th, 2013
3:40 pm
If you allowed an open bar under the bench, some of the judges would work for free all night long. Or maybe if you held night court over at Manuel's…
May 29th, 2013
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LOL, Honestly, traffic court is like this in almost every state. It's like that in Florida, Chicago, Maryland, Virginia Philadelphia, etc. All places which I've lived. Georgia is nothing special. These issues were around LONGGGG before Mayor Reed and will be around LonGGGG after he's gone.
May 29th, 2013
9:31 am
Sadly, This is how Atlanta City Government has Functioned for a very Long Time. The politicians of Atlanta City Government are not concerned nor do they care about the inefficiency, abuse and waste of time of the Voting residents,citizens,visitors who must appear in The Atlanta Traffic Court or any other City Department.
Its an ingrained MO that seems unbreakable. The Politicians main concern is Re-election! Their Primary concern is taking care of the Corporate and Business class as long as there is something,a service or a provision of a Favor is exchanged.
These politicians do not go to Traffic Court or venture in that vicinity for fear of being bombarded with questions from the many attending residents, as to why things are managed and run so inefficiently.
The Politicians send their staff members down to the Traffic Court to have the concerned matters of theirs (friends,relatives and other VIP's) resolved behind closed Doors.
This process will continue as long as The Status Quo is continually elected to Office. This Mess is not anything NEW. This process has endured numerous very popular and supported Mayorship Administrations intact.
This why it is NOW! more important to make a Real Change for improvement. Time to open the windows of Atlanta City Hall Government and let some fresh Air in. New Faces with a Better and efficient plan to improve City Services.
These awkward career politicians we seem to re-elect time and time again are only seeking their own personal political ambitions. Being Mayor is not their chief concern or interest. The hard work of the office is always a second thought to the planned political appearances and speeches.
Its Past Time for the Voters and residents of Atlanta to become the Agents of Change.
New leaders that truly are interested in being Mayor and resolving the problems of the OFFICE on behalf of the PEOPLE.
The City of Atlanta Needs Leadership that is not only on a constant and ongoing Cheerleading and Concern for the Corporate and Business Class who wield far too much Power over those At The Halls of Atlanta City Government. More than anything The City of Atlanta needs Leadership that is responsive and can resolve the needs of the residents, not only in words, but in Deeds as well.
But as reality creeps in. Maybe if someone would step forward and offer unlimited Free Tickets for Entertainment with food and drinks. Along with VIP Parking that is Family and friend accessible, then our current Mayor and Council Members will find a way to improve and make the necessary changes.
They Do not work for Free, you know!
May 29th, 2013
5:51 am
Despite promises by the Reed administration to fix the problem, this is how traffic courts work in metro Atlanta. Maximum inconvenience seems to be the mission. The same thing goes on in DeKalb County.
May 28th, 2013
7:13 pm
If any of you think for one second! that a re-election of Mayor Kasim Reed is going to some how MAGICALLY improve, on all of the Dysfuntion of the Needs and concerns of the residents and of those of the City of Atlanta as stated in this Editorial.
You would re-elect a Mayor whose Goals and political aspirations would be so consumed with a potential Future 2018 Governorship! in mind there would be no time for the City of Atlanta or its residents.
If any of you Believe these matters as stated will improve under such circumstances. I have a new Stadium that will only cost 1.2 BILLION DOLLARS and not one penny more for you.
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DEC dedication The Administration, Students and Faculty of Weber State College take pleasure in announcing the opening of the Dee Events Center and cordially invkeoiiioattend the Open H at th Open House Tours 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Dedicatory Program 8:15 p.m. Seating is open for this event. Seat donors are invited to locate their seats following the program. -kibbbn-CurtinF, 7fr.mr2d:!i DEE EVENTS CENTER dedicatory information and pictures, see pages 8 and 9 in today "s Signpost. Events WSC lets it'Jk by Deb Carter "Homecoming 77" with the theme "What's It All About?" will officially begin tomorrow. Homecoming will officially open with a fireworks display Saturday at 8 p.m., at the Retention Pond in front of the college. This will be followed by a rally under the leadership of WSC's a w a r d - w i n n i n g Cheerleaders. Monday's activities will begin at 10 a.m. with a Women and Careers Panel in the UB. At noon the Mister Weber State College contest will take place in the UB. This contest is a satire on female beauty pageants, men will be required to model in bathing suits. Tuesday the Dee Events Center, will be opened for its dedication. Tuesday is also "Greek Day," and activities will be featured for each sorority and fraternity. At noon a football game - Faculty vs. Students - will take place in the lower quad. Hot dogs and drinks will be sold for 10 cents at the game. On this evening at 7:30 p.m., the dedicatory ribbon cutting will take place at the Dee Events Center. An open house and then the actual dedication will be conducted in the main arena at 8:30. The Homecoming Queen and Ambassador winners will be announced during the course of the evening. the door. The group performing this evening is "Crossfire." Thursday is World Religion Day. Religious groups on campus will organize their own activities. Friday will be convocation. The guest will be Spencer W. Kimball, president of the LDS Church (Mormon). He will speak at noon in the Fine Arts Auditorium. He was scheduled for the Dee Events but it will not be open for occupancy. Friday night will also be another stomp. It will begin at 8 p.m. and is a Disco by KLO. Saturday will be a full day of activities. It will begin with a parade down Washington Blvd. at 10 a.m. At 1 p.m. will be the Utah State vs. Weber State game in the WSC stadium. A dinner-dance will begin at 7 p.m. To attend both the dinner and dance is $3.50 per person. To attend the dance only, is $2.50 per couple. The dance will begin at 8 p.m. and the Jazz Ensemble will provide the music. Before the dance, at 8 p.m. will be the last display of fireworks in front of the College. Free entertainment will be provided on Wednesday and Saturday nights for children whose parents attend the evening events. Wednesday the children will be entertained by the WSC La Commedia Players. On Saturday night, a special treat for the children will be Hotel Boulder- appen committee had last year. She has added such things as the fireworks, babysitting, a dinner before the dance , and a Homecoming Ambassador. Search over Michael Peterson, folk singer and winner of the "Bob Hope Search For Talent" contest at Weber State College will travel to Tuscon, Arizona on November 12 to represent WSC at the "Top in Collegiate Talent" competition. Although Peterson is paying his own way to and from Tuscon, ASWSC will supply the $25 entrance fee. WSC is one of the fifteen schools throughout the country to host the November 22 sectionals, which will include 9 or 10 finalists from the Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming schools. Inside today's Signpost Wednesday is Minority Coaliation Day. The minority students will feature several activities. At 8:30 p.m. a stomp will be held in the UB Ballroom. Cost is $1 in advance or $1.50 at dash babysitting and entertaining, followed by cartoons. The homecoming committee is chaired by Carol Finley. She has had $2400 to work with as compared to $3300 that the Academic assistance page 2 Rugby club page 2 Assault story page 3 Editorials page 4 Campus eents page 7 Events center pages ft, 9 Sports pages 10-12 The Dee Events Center will be officially opened to the public on November 1, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, with a pair of seven feet long scissors at the east end of the new events center, will begin the evening's activities. "In keeping with the philosophy of the center to be enjoyed by both' campus and community we invite everybody to participate in the dedicatory open house attraction," says Dean Hurst, chairman of the dedication committee. Patrons are invited to tour the concourse and see many cultural and other exhibits on display in showcases. A souvenir brochure will be given out which explains features, history and general information on the Dee Events Center. At 8:15 p.m. all doors to the arena will be opened in preparation for the dedication Professor to speak today "Liberal Arts and Technical Education" is the subject Charles A. Wedemeyer will discuss today as a part of the Contemporary Issues Series. Wedemeyer is the William H. Lightly Professor of Education, University Extension, at the University of Wisconsin. The position was created exclusively for the stiidy of extension education. Wedemeyer is the architect of the Open University of England, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University. He assisted in over 20 countries to develop the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The professor has lectured at colleges and universities both here and abroad. Some of these places include: Oxford University, Brigham Young University, York University, Purdue University, and Penn State University. He is the author of numerous books, monographs, articles on correspondence study, independent learning, the superior learner, the adult reader, media and technology. His articles have appeared in Educational Technology, Journal, American journal ot rnarmaceuiicai Education, and Spectator. The lecture will begin at noon in the FAC Little Theatre. It is free. People may meet Professor Wedemeyer at 10 a.m. in the UB Presidents' Room 352. ceremony at 8:30 p.m. The hour long program will include an address of welcome by Weber State College President Joseph L. Bishop, remarks by Mike Hun-saker ASWSC president, ' and responses by Thomas D. Dee II and Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart. Her husband, Donnell B. Stewart will offer the dedicatory prayer. The Dee and Stewart families donated $2 million toward the Dee Events Center, which was named after the Dee family by the WSC Institutional Council. After the dedicatory ceremony a program called "Spotlight on Weber State" modeled after a three-ring circus will provide entertainment from one part of the arena floor to another. The acts will be presented by the WSC Wildcat Band and Orchestra, Good Company (a student talent group), the Weber State Singers, Commedia Players (a theatre group), the Orchesis dancers, cheerleaders and rally men, and the WSC basketball team and coaches. Dee Event Center tours will resume following the arena entertainment until 10:30 p.m. Please note: Spencer W. Kimbell, President of the LDS church, will not be speaking in the Dee Events Center on November 4 as previously scheduled, because the DEC is not yet open for occupancy. r . ! cz2) (o) r B K5 L I! J
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Chiddy Bang Coming to Sig Chi
Posted by Carly Mallenbaum on 04/06 at 12:33 AM
This Thursday Chiddy Bang is going to perform at Sigma Chi Fraternity. The duo from Philadelphia makes mix-tapes (think Mike Posner) by reworking popular songs to create new, catchy musical masterpieces.
You might recognize the group's song "Opposite of Adults," a song that samples MGMT's famous song "Kids."
WHEN: Thursday, April 8th
starts 6:15P.M.; gates open 5:45
WHERE: Sigma Chi ; 400 East Prospect Ave
TICKETS: $10; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the LION 90.7fm (WKPS) 009 HUB-Robeson Center
Click this to see the concert announcement
Author: Carly Mallenbaum
Bio: Carly Mallenbaum is a junior majoring in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Law and Liberal Arts. At any given time, you will likely find her dancing, running, reading, playing soccer, or listening to music with her huge green headphones. She loves many types of music, specifically alternative rock and anything she can dance to. Some artists she likes are John Mayer Trio, Coldplay, Vampire Weekend, Justin Timberlake, G. Love, Spoon, and The Beatles.
04/08 at 01:24 PM
Chiddy Bang LOVES Figurative Language.
To get excited for tonight's show, I thought it would be fun to score (out of 5) some of the group's silly similes:
"I can make these rappers run like a hard drill"- Opposite of Adults
This lyric isn't too intimidating to potential opponent-rappers. Plus, the analogy could use some specificity: are we talking basketball suicides here?
"The Man on the Moon, got a buzz like Aldrin"- Get Up in the Morning
I think the phrase "I got a buzz like Aldrin" could take off. And Buzz Aldrin is the coolest.
"But I play a Ron Burgundy, I anchor on the track like what"- Opposite of Adults
Any reference to Anchorman gets an automatic 4. That movie is epic.
"Because the real world's kind of like Real World"- Opposite of Adults
Worst. Simile. Ever.
"And do they really love us, or is this just a fling?
And we be Peter Parker in love with the Mary Jane"- All Things Go
Is Chiddy Bang saying that the their love for fans is true, like the love between Parker and MJ? Or are they saying that the Spiderman romance is just a fling? I'm confused.
"I'm rocky like Colorado"- On Our Way
Seriously? Comparing yourself to a state?
"And like the professor, she like when it's nutty"- On Our Way
The Nutty Professor doesn't like it nutty. And this just sounds gross.
"Hate mail is what they send me, but I separate letters like an apostrophe"- Decline
Interesting play on words. And I happen to love the word "apostrophe."
"if I said I command it like it's the Pentagon"
Closest to anything political I've heard from Chiddy. I'll take it.
"and now I got more gigs than an apple store"- Never
I like this analogy. I laughed out loud when I first heard it.
"Imagination is magic so when I wake up feel like I'm lookin' up at Hogwarts"- Never
Chiddy Bang, use fewer drugs. But Harry Potter is still cool.
I hope I hear some more fun figurative language TONIGHT!
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Key West Luxury Home
Vacation Rental DescriptionIn Key West's Historic Seaport District, where most houses and some trees date back nearly 100 years, it's easy and feels natural to slow down and to 'step back in time'. The intrigue of authentic Key West's Victorian architecture is at once intriguing, powerful and alluring. Visitors who tour the streets near the Key West Historic Seaport District are awed by the poignant beauty of the remarkable turn-of-the-19th-century neighborhoods that inspire an appreciation of our rich island history. In fact, many are so inspired they find their way back to Key West to stay awhile in one of these gracious homes.
For just a minute I want you to take a deep breath and let yourself imagine . . . an extraordinarily luxurious 7 bedroom 9 bathroom 6 kitchen historic 'Private Inn Residence' in the perfect Old Town Key West Seaport location, with all the up-scale amenities that you can possibly want in one large accommodation, . . . and that you can rent the entire place just for you! So if this sounds appealing and you're looking for the perfect Key West rental to enjoy as your own private island retreat this just may be the ideal island property for you! Here you can escape the hectic daily grind, experience laid- back island life for awhile and renew your spirit with family and loved ones.
Originally built in the late 19th century as a single-family estate home this romantic centurion has been meticulously restored on the outside and remarkably transformed on the inside to become an exclusive 'Private Inn Residence'. This property now stands as a creative fusion of classical romantic architecture with an artistic twist of Zen offering six private luxury suites set to meet the most modern luxury standards. The new up-scale interior renovation is both progressive and refreshing and provides a perfect opportunity to rent an entire private inn offering 6 separate spacious suites designed for ultimate privacy.
Inside the authentic charm of this historic Key West Victorian beauty, the interior designer artistically introduced distinctive modern themes such as chic jewel tone-glass tiles, high-end modern mat finish stainless steel appliances, glistening granite and marble counters, designer fixtures, iron spiral staircases, sky lights, and ambient lighting. Modern earth-tone island furnishings and botanical art are utilized throughout each of the six suites to create a dramatic calming effect that fuses beautifully with the original traditional architectural design elements of Caribbean mahogany floors,12 foot high ceilings, French doors and windows, and expansive covered gingerbread front porches with beautiful Old Town neighborhood views.
INTERIOR LAYOUT: Downstairs the property offers 3 one-bedroom suites. Upstairs you'll find 2 one-bedroom suites and 1 two-bedroom suite. The thoughtfully renewed floor plan provides an excellent set-up for groups that want to be together in the same location . . . and yet require maximum privacy. Our detailed description below will illustrate for you the configuration of the bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms within each separate suite so you can visualize how the property functions as six separate luxury suites that can be ideally utilized as one accommodation.
I will describe the lay-out of the interior floor by floor and suite by suite, beginning from the downstairs front porch suite, around to the downstairs back pool-side suites, and then we'll work our way to the upstairs front porch suites, and finally the upstairs back poolside suites.
DOWNSTAIRS FRONT - "Twin Palms Suite":
The front door entrance of this classic estate home leads you to the luxurious "Twin Palms Suite" that encompasses the entire front-half downstairs of the building. This deluxe space is both serene and beautiful and provides 1 bedroom with a queen bed, 1 full luxury bathroom and an open style living room / kitchen.
Ceilings throughout the "Twin Palm Suite" are over 12 feet high with graceful crown molding making them feel even taller. As will all suites in the inn residence, furnishings in every room are upscale and modern to meet the most discerning tastes. Tropical earth tones with natural textures and botanical prints create a peaceful and relaxed green-space ambience. The living room offers a very large wall mounted flat-screen HD TV. The bedroom also offers an HD TV.
A fully equipped gourmet kitchen has high-end modern mat finish stainless steel appliances, ample white wood cabinetry, glistening granite counters, and designer fixtures. Industrial style lamps light the bar top and add a unique flare to the artisan elegant tone of this suite.
The bedroom, with queen sized bed, is located just off the hall connected to the living room and kitchen. The living room also has a queen sized sleeper within the sectional sofa. The bathroom is high-end luxury and features glass jewel-toned tiles, two-person shower with frameless glass doors and designer fixtures, glass block, and white marble counter tops. There is a private washer / dryer located in a laundry closet off the hall.
Bedding: Queen Bed; Queen Sleeper sofa
DOWNSTAIRS BACK: There are two separate suites located on the 1st floor at the back of the of the inn residence. Access to these suites is through a locked gate on west side of the property. We individually identify these two suites as "Suite Mandarin" and "Suite Ginger". These two suites are situated next door to each other on the 1st floor of the building adjoining the tropical Zen pool-garden toward the back of the property.
Both of these one bedroom suites are very similar to each other in design and are nearly identical in furnishings and décor. Each is ideally situated for luxurious poolside tropical-garden living and both have exclusive entrances with roomy covered sitting porches. There is a private washer / dryer located in a laundry closet off the hall in each suite.
"Suite Mandarin":
Completely hidden from the street, "Suite Mandarin" encompasses southeast side of the first-floor of the inn residence and adjoins the tropical Zen pool-garden toward the back of the property. This recently renovated state-of-the-art elegant space provides 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom, open style living room / kitchen, and private sitting deck. The bedroom offers a Queen size bed and the living room offers a Queen sleeper sofa.
This suite is tucked away in the far back southeast corner of the1st floor of the building away from the garden gate and offers maximum privacy. Entrance to this suite through a locked gate on the west side of the property, then across the pool-garden. A few steps take you onto a private sitting porch, then go through a double set of French doors and you're in. Again, 12 foot high open beamed ceilings create an uplifting and spacious feel, and recent renovations carried to this suite include granite counters, mat finished stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a luxury bathroom. A double pocket-door separates the bedroom from the living room / kitchen area.
Elegant contemporary furnishings carry the same theme found throughout the entire private inn residence. Tropical earth tones of jade green and chocolate brown are highlighted with brilliant mandarin orange in this suite creating an elegant look and classy feel. Natural fabric textures and botanical prints make for a peaceful and relaxed green-space ambience inside. Both the living room and bedroom offer large wall mounted flat-screen HD TV's. There is a private washer / dryer located in a laundry closet.
Bedding Summary: 1 Queen Size bed. The living room has a queen sleeper sofa.
"Suite Ginger":
"Suite Ginger" is situated on the 1st floor of the southwest side of the building and is also completely hidden from the street with a tranquil view of the Zen pool garden. Entrance to this suite through a locked gate on the west side of the property, then right around the corner of the building. Take a few steps up to the private sitting porch adjoining the garden, walk through the double set of French doors and you're in. It offers 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom, an open style living room / kitchen, and private sitting deck. The bedroom is located just off the short hall and offers a Queen Size bed. The living room provides a Queen Sleeper sofa.
As with the rest of the building, open beamed ceilings that are over 12 feet high give the rooms a spacious feel. Recent interior renovations include granite and marble counters, mat finished stainless steel appliances, and dark hardwood floors. Elegant contemporary furnishings carry the same theme found throughout the inn residence, and this suite is highlighted with a mixture of warm ginger, turquoise, and chocolate colors. Natural fabric textures and botanical prints create a peaceful and relaxed green-space ambience inside. Both the living room and bedroom offer large wall mounted flat-screen HD TV's. There is a private washer / dryer located in a laundry closet off the hall.
Bedding Summary: 1 Queen Size bed. The living room has a queen sleeper sofa.
Without a doubt this 2-level suite is one of the more refined places to stay in Old Town Key West. This refined luxury suite provides 2 bedrooms, 2 full luxury bathrooms, full kitchen and living room and offers an enviable "story-book view" of famous Caroline Street below.
"Top of the House" is accessed through a gated entrance and then up an interior stairwell on the northwest side toward the back of the building. The main (2nd floor) of this suite comprises one bedroom (with queen size bed) and one full luxury bathroom. A full kitchen and living room are built open-style with a stately split-level granite bar, and unique industrial style lighting fixtures. Focus of the open living room / kitchen is the media area with expansive sectional sofa (includes a queen sleeper sofa), large screen plasma TV, and beautiful spiral staircase that leads to the 3rd floor.
Ascending the interior spiral stair case to the 3rd floor, a unique master bedroom is revealed with a king size bed (designed to also be used as 2 twin beds). This cosmopolitan bedroom feels almost like a secret loft-nest perched high above the trees. A triple set of arched French windows are built up to the soaring cathedral ceiling making a private place to view the garden and street below.
Each floor of this suite has a full spa-like bathroom. Both bathrooms are state-of-the-art modern and feature marble counters and glistening soft jade colored glass tiles. There is a private washer / dryer located in a laundry closet off the hall.
Bedding Summary: First level (2nd FL) - 1 Queen Size Bed Upstairs (3rd FL) - 1 King Size Bed, can be separated to make 2 twin beds
UPSTAIRS BACK: "Rooftop Renaissance" and "Bird's Eye View". There are two separate suites located on the 2nd and 3rd levels at the back of the property that we identify individually as "Rooftop Renaissance" and "Bird's Eye View". These two suites are situated next door to each other and are accessed through a gated entrance and then up an interior stairwell on the northwest side toward the back of the building.
Both of these one bedroom-2 bathroom suites are very similar to each other in design and are nearly identical in furnishings and décor. Keeping with the theme presented throughout the entire inn residence, the designer again makes an elegant and calming statement with the use of up-scale exotic earth tone furnishings and accessories, jewel tone glass tiles, granite and marble counter tops, designer lighting, wrought iron railing, spacious cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. Each suite enjoys beautiful views of an Old Town Key West tin roof skyline and the Zen pool-garden below. Both units have separate entrances that are next door to each other at the top of an interior staircase. There is a private washer / dryer located in a laundry closet off the hall in each suite.
"Rooftop Renaissance": Situated on the 2nd and 3rd floor south-east corner of the private inn residence, this luxury 2-floor luxury suite also offers 1 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms. The 2nd floor (main) level provides the common living space that includes a beautiful open living room / kitchen and a full bathroom. The living room has a large screen HD TV and offers a queen sleeper sofa so this space works well as a private sleeping area with its own bathroom.
Ultra high ceilings on the second level and skylights on the third level give this one bedroom - two bathroom condominium suite it a very spacious feel. The 3rd level, which is accessed by a spiral staircase, provides the bedroom (with queen size bed) and another full luxury bathroom with a dynamic view of Key West roof tops and the pool and Zen-garden below.
"Bird's Eye View": This private suite has a great vantage point in the private inn residence next door to the "Rooftop Renaissance". "Bird's Eye View" is on the 2nd and 3rd floor south-west corner of the private inn residence and offers the same 1 bedroom and 2 full bathroom layout as the suite next door. The main (2nd floor) has a full butler-style kitchen that is open to the living room, and the focus of the open living room / kitchen is the media area with large screen HD TV. An elegant sectional sofa includes a queen sleeper sofa). A beautiful wood and iron spiral staircase that leads to the 3rd level where you find the bedroom (with queen size bed) and second luxury bathroom.
Nearly identical to the "Rooftop Renaissance" suite next door, ultra high ceilings on the second level and skylights on the third level give this one bedroom - two bathroom suite a very spacious feel. The 3rd level provides a bird's eye view' of the pool and Zen-garden below and a unique 'island urban' vantage point of Key West's perfectly renovated historic Federal Building.
GROUNDS: Located on Old Town Key West's gracious Caroline Street, the curb appeal of this Key West Historic Seaport Victorian property is both sophisticated and gorgeous. The exterior of the building has been impeccably restored to historic standards and tropical landscaping furthers the grandeur with featured twin mature date palms that symmetrically grace the front entrance. A white picket fence defines the front of the inn residence property to complete the quintessential Key West dream-home ambience.
At the back of the property the landscape architect created an imaginative and soothing Zen pool-garden with in-ground Jacuzzi and swimming pool complete with a trickling waterfall gently streaming from a beautiful linear rock wall built of flat cut slate. A private sun deck is perfectly placed in the garden which is finished off with lush mature tropical gardens.
Additional Notes: This property is ideal for professionals and executives who have discerning tastes looking for a spacious and luxurious Key West rental that allows for private accommodations in a common estate home. When rented in its entirety, this Private Inn Residence may be rented at a discounted rate.
This property is also designed to be rented as Separate Suite Units: "Twin Palms Suite," "Suite Mandarin," "Suite Ginger," "Top of the House," "Rooftop Renaissance," and "Bird's Eye View."
Bedding Summary: First Floor Front: 1 Queen Size bed, 1 queen sleeper sofa. First Floor Back: 2 Queen Size beds, 2 Queen Sleeper sofas. Second Floor Front: 1 King Size bed, (2 Twin Size beds join to make a King Size bed), Queen Sleeper sofa. Second Floor Back: 2 Queen Size beds, 2 Queen Size sleeper sofas.
Amenities: "5 Star Resort Quality with Amenities generally reserved for an exclusive Resort Accommodation. Shared Zen garden swimming pool and in-ground spa is in the back of the property. Sun deck, lush tropical gardens and landscaping, BBQ, central air conditioning, washer / dryer in each suite, Large Flat Screen HD TV's in each suite, stereo systems, DSL Internet.
Area: Key West's distinctive Old Town Historic Seaport finds its residential heart here on gracious Caroline Street, where time really does seem to stand still, and where this magnificently decorous neighborhood makes one feel like a privileged visitor to a living architectural museum. This "Private Inn Residence" is located in the heart of Key West's designated Historic Seaport District and Key West's Harbor Walk. Walk to all old town features, no need for a car. Just two short streets from Duval St. (remember it takes 3 to 4 Key West streets to make a city block); 2 streets from the Historic Seaport and Key West's Harbor Walk where private yachts and charter sail boats are docked and great waterfront restaurants and bars. Close to Mallory Square and Old Town Key West retailers.
Activities: Close to adventures and activities including sailing, boating, diving, museums, nightlife. Conveniently located near gourmet grocery shopping with excellent wine selection, and deli. Close to shopping, art galleries, and a variety of national and international restaurants, coffee shops. Close to a beach.
Parking: There is no off-street parking available for this condominium suite but parking is available the Key West Parking Garage is on Caroline Street jus a few short streets away. From this centrally Old Town Key West location you really do not need a car. Enjoy walking or biking everywhere--you'll see more that way.
Restrictions: This property should never be considered as an option for travelers looking to stage a party or any kind of event.
Smoking permitted outside only. Absolutely no pets please.
This is an exquisite 'Private Inn Residence' designed for adults and is generally not appropriate for children. However, if this property is rented in its entirety, well behaved children may be considered at the discretion of the owner or owner's representative. Please inquire if you are interested in including children in your guest list.
This is up-scale property offering 5- Star Resort Quality Amenities generally reserved for an exclusive Resort. The design of this property makes it ideal for sophisticated individuals with discerning tastes requiring the very finest private Key West rental. We do not accept guests less than 25 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
COMBINING 1 BEDROOM SUITES: The size and configuration of this unique estate home property make it desirable to rent in its entirety or it is possible to combine individual suites. Below are suggestions for two combinations of 1 bedroom suites in the 'inn residence' that provide excellent Key West rentals options for family groups or corporate groups who are looking to rent Key West.
1st Floor Option: If you're looking for a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom property but need maximum privacy, we suggest you consider renting "Suite Mandarin" and Suite Ginger" together. While these two suites are very private from one another, they're located side-by-side off the pool garden making them ideal to rent together if you are looking to rent two private one bedroom suites. Rented together these suites provide 2 bedrooms (2 Queen Size beds), 2 queen sleeper sofas, 2 luxury bathrooms, 2 kitchens, sleeping 8 maximum. (Discounts may apply when both suites are rented together).
2nd Floor Option: If you are looking for a 2 bedroom 4 bathroom property, that can function as 4 bedroom 4 bathroom property due to its layout, we suggest you consider renting "Rooftop Renaissance" and "Bird's Eye View" together. While these two suites are very private from one another, they are located side-by-side with an outstanding 'bird's eye view' of Key West rooftops and the pool garden below, making them ideal to rent together if you want to rent two individual one bedroom suites that have four full bathrooms. Since the bedroom is on a separate level from the living room area there is plenty of privacy between the two spaces. The high-end sleeper sofa makes a comfortable bed that functions nicely as a separate bedroom with its own bathroom.
Rented together these suites provide 2 bedrooms (2 Queen Size beds), 2 queen sleeper sofas, 4 luxury bathrooms, 2 kitchens, sleeping 8 maximum. (Discounts may apply when both suites are rented together).
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Additional Rate InformationWinter
Dec. 1 to Apr. 30 $21,000 per month
May 1 to Jul. 31 $14,700 per month
Aug. 1 to Nov. 30 $13,500 per month
Holiday and Festival rates:
These holidays and events are 20% to 25% higher than the published Winter Rate. Includes: Fantasy Fest, New Years', Key West Yacht Race Week in January. Call or email to confirm holiday rates.
These holidays and events are charged at the published Shoulder Rate. Includes: Thanksgiving, Key West Power Boat Races, Labor Day, Parrot Heads, Poker Run. Call or email to confirm holiday rates.
Rates are subject to change w/out notice.
Please inquire to confirm rates.
Rates in US Funds
Other AvailabilityKey West Coral Country Vacation Rental - Key West - Year Round
Property Amenities
Other Unlisted AmenitiesSwimming pool. New construction, nice furnishings, fully equipped kitchen, private decks, a/c, washer / dryer, color cable TV and DVD player, C/D player and stereo. Linens and towels provided.
Property ActivitiesSwimming, shopping, golfing, boating, fishing, restaurants, museums, beaches, sailing, boating, snorkeling, diving, theatre, night life, family activities.
Area: Just "a hop skip and jump drive" from Old Town Key West. Across the street from the golf course which is open to the public. Close to the marina.
Smoking outside on the deck or porches only.