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A small island in Key West Harbor has been the subject of a highly unusual fight between the island’s owners, a group of local residents, and the United States government. (Image of Wisteria from the State Archives of Florida) When it comes to thwarting development on privately-owned islands, …Read More: USA: The Bizarre Battle Over South Florida’s Wisteria Island  The feared ‘superstorm’ swept through the Eastern Seaboard on Monday, causing untold destruction and loss of life, including for the crew of the famous replica tall ship. Special report by Manuel Brinkschulte of China New Frontier LTD in collaboration with Private Island News (HMS Bounty/Vladi Private Islands) Last night, …Read More: USA: Hurricane Sandy Claims HMS Bounty Ship and Crew Among Casualties  A small privately-owned island in a pleasant resort community in Florida is set to go to online auction with a very reasonable US $50,000 start price. (Image via Fisher Auction Company) When it comes to selling a private island, standing out …Read More: USA: Internet Auction Creates Buzz for Jacksonville Private Island  Time is running out for a coalition of New York State environmental groups who are trying to preserve a small island and its historic lighthouse from development. (Little Gull Lighthouse by boats-n-cars/flickr) It may only be an acre in size, but the race to preserve Little Gull Island, a …Read More: USA: Environmental Groups in Frantic Bid to Preserve Little Gull Island  A luxurious private island resort for sale in the Solomon Islands can add another perk for potential buyers – it just received a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge! (Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands) When it comes to marketing a private island resort for …Read More: South Pacific: ‘Second Honeymoon’ for William and Kate at Tavanipupu Island  The sole inhabitant of Australia’s Restoration Island has lived there in peaceful solitude for almost 20 years, but this island hermit may have to find a new home. (Image of Resto by australia.gov.au) When it comes to some private islands, the phrase “use it, or lose it” seems to …Read More: Australia: 20-Year Island Hermit David Glasheen Faces Eviction  The once-feared island across in San Francisco Bay is now a favored tourist attraction, and visitors can even rent the entire island and spend the night. (Image of Alcatraz by John O'Neill) Since the mid-19th century, the small island of Alcatraz has been a terrifying beacon in San Francisco …Read More: USA: Rent the Exclusive Private Island Resort of…Alcatraz?  In a spectacular nighttime display, on Tuesday, August 14th Singer Castle and surrounding islands on the St. Lawrence River will be ablaze with vivid lights or magically illuminated by searchlight. (A Floating World by Paul Malo) In the glory days of the Thousand Islands, over a century ago, …Read More: USA: Thousand Islands to Light up the Night on August 14th |
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