Key West official explains $1.2M in illegal rental fines
News of Key West’s first illegal rental arrest met with enthusiasm from residents vehemently concerned about visitors, who are not permitted in the Florida Keys, continuing to...
First arrest made in Key West for illegal vacation rental
Days after calling code enforcement against illegal vacation rentals a “top priority” for Key West and Monroe County, the first arrest has been made.
A task force of...
Keys officials target illegal rentals to banned tourists
There are tourists in the Florida Keys.
The above statement wouldn’t make headlines on a typical day in our thriving island chain. But these days are anything but...
Ibis Bay Resort forgoes profits to house essential workers
One Key West resort owner has turned the city’s “One Human Family” motto into action by forgoing profits for the next 90 days, keeping employees working and...
Free Online Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management from FAU
As hotels, restaurants and bars closed in the Keys, many hospitality workers are now unemployed or working significantly fewer hours. To help those affected, FAU’s nationally ranked...
Florida Keys closing to visitors as of Sunday
By: Mandy Miles, Jim McCarthy and Sara Matthis
The Florida Keys and Key West will close all hotels, campgrounds, short-term rentals and other lodging establishments as of Sunday,...
STATE OF BUSINESS amid coronavirus concern
By Sara Matthis, Mandy Miles and Jim McCarthy
Florida Keys airports and hotels remained open as of Wednesday. Bars were instructed by the state to close for the...
Texas couple celebrates life, renews wedding vows underwater
In March 2005, Jessica and Jaylyn Hamm married in a traditional ceremony at Jaylyn’s family church in Conroe, Texas. The Hamms were 19 and 20 and just...
Striking 2020 ads lure various visitors to island chain
The Florida Keys were ready for their close-ups this summer and are lookin’ good in the latest captivating collection of print ads designed to draw a diverse...
Solar panels the “crown jewel” at Islander Resort
Following damage from Irma and major renovation, a new, reinvigorated Islander Resort greeted guests and locals in January. With 114 rooms on roughly 24 acres, a beach...
