Tag: May 1997

Isadore Stessel, a blimp bombardier who died in a battle with a German submarine near the Florida Keys in 1943, is honored. [Photo] (17 May 1997)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: B

The sinking of the South Beach water tower for an artificial reef is delayed. (16 May 1997)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 6, Section: B

Rangers catch 5 men poaching conchs, turtle and fish in Biscayne National Park. (15 May 1997)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 3, Section: B

Susie Maroney’s controversial shark-proof cage could have aided her swim. [Photo] (14 May 1997)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 5, Section: B

The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary takes salvor Mel Fisher to court for damages to Coffins Patch. (13 May 1997)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 5, Section: B

A tornado hits downtown Miami and Miami Beach. [Photos] (13 May 1997)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: A

More on the Miami financial recovery plan. (13 May 1997)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: B

Susie Maroney swims from Cuba to Key West in 24 hours. [Photo and map.] (13 May 1997)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: A

Susie Maroney attempts to swim from Havana, Cuba to Florida. [Photos] (12 May 1997)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 5, Section: B

Geologist Gene Shinn suggests iron-rich African dust is killing the Florida Keys coral reefs. (12 May 1997)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 5, Section: B