Stone crabbing is one of Florida’s most sustainable angling businesses. Unfortunately, much of Florida saw smaller take than they had hoped this past season. For anglers in the Keys though, the season was still great. Anglers in both Miami and the Keys did well. Stone crabbing businesses in our area are still going strong, even while more delicate areas are still trying to cover from their red tide woes, infrastructure issues and a category 5 storm. Only about 500 of the nearly 1,400 stone crab permits were issued to anglers in the Keys, yet our fishermen were able to take in about 65 percent of the season’s harvest.
Stone crabbing is so sustainable because only the claw is taken and it regenerates once it’s removed. The eight-month long season began in October. In the Florida Keys, commercial fishermen reported that the supply was good and the demand was strong this season. Commercial fishing is an important part of the Florida Keys economy. Spiny lobster is typically considered the most valuable fishery in the Keys. However, lobster traps were in the water already when the storm went through.
Stone crab fishing is done by many lobster fisherman in the Keys, and that diversification significantly helped out these anglers. More than just the anglers were happy, of course. The crabbing industry affects the economy, but the fishermen down here are smart and have multiple options for staying afloat.
If you are interested in starting a business in the Florida Keys, please come speak with us.

RE/MAX Keys Connection

$21,000,000

101600 Overseas Highway KEY LARGO, Florida

3 Beds 3 Baths 3,717 SqFt

$9,750,000

200 Treasure Harbor Drive ISLAMORADA, Florida

4 Baths 1,069 SqFt

$7,900,000

90311 Old Highway Tavernier, Florida

2 Beds 2 Baths 10,714 SqFt

$6,500,000

517 Duval & 518 Bahama Street KEY WEST, Florida

4 Baths 7,854 SqFt

$6,500,000

38 Coco Plum Drive MARATHON, Florida

1 Baths 5,439 SqFt

$6,290,000

243 61St Street Gulf Street MARATHON, Florida

13 Beds 14 Baths 4,461 SqFt

$5,454,400

3300 Riviera Drive KEY WEST, Florida

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,577 SqFt 0.27 Acres

$5,000,000

199 Morris Avenue KEY LARGO, Florida

2 Baths 224 SqFt

$4,900,000

58000 Card Sound Road KEY LARGO, Florida

1 Beds 3 Baths 2,297 SqFt

$4,519,990

1812 Flagler Avenue KEY WEST, Florida

9 Beds 11 Baths 8,004 SqFt 0.31 Acres

$4,519,990

1812 Flagler Avenue KEY WEST, Florida

9 Beds 11 Baths 8,004 SqFt

$4,500,000

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2 Baths 2,760 SqFt

$3,900,000

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2 Baths 2,756 SqFt

$3,500,000

101350 Overseas Highway KEY LARGO, Florida

2 Baths 6,674 SqFt

$3,500,000

830 50Th Court MARATHON, Florida

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,469 SqFt 0.63 Acres

Upscale, Comfortable Commercial Real Estate Office

The RE/MAX Keys Connection office is located in the Historic Heritage House in the heart of Old Town, conveniently located immediately nearby major downtown hotels. Our unique, cafe-style real estate office offers our valued clients a welcoming, upscale, professional environment. Enjoy complimentary beverages, free wi-fi, and a private conference room or expansive front porch, depending on the level of privacy you’re most comfortable with.

Experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Company

RE/MAX Keys Connection’s owner and broker Curtis Skomp is one of South Florida’s top commercial real estate brokers. With over two decades of experience and a CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation, Curtis has brokered commercial real estate including industrial properties, shopping centers, strip malls, trailer parks, bars, restaurants, hotels and multi-unit apartment buildings. Unlike many brokers, Curtis isn’t intimidated by bank foreclosures either.
RE/MAX Keys Connection offers clients international exposure with local service. Our service area includes Key West, Big Pine Key, Marathon, Islamorada, Key Largo, and all of unincorporated Monroe County. Our office is fluent in Spanish, which is highly important when doing business in Southern Florida.