On April 14, Leadership Monroe County graduated Class XXVI. Although Hurricane Irma threatened to disrupt the Keys galaxy, the “Stormtroopers” came together to become true ambassadors of the Florida Keys — learning all about what makes the islands unique, with an eye on assuming leadership roles to continuously improve where we live, work and raise our families. The 22 graduates hail from Key West, Marathon and the Upper Keys.

— Weekly Staff report