Tag: Monroe County
Council learns about ’50-50’ legislative bill
Although Monroe County Attorney Bob Shillinger was stressing partnership, Marathon City Council members were feeling the distinct lack of it during the recent discussion on a “50-50”...
Flood Map Fear: What FEMA maps mean for your flood insurance
Between the looming end of new development in 2023 by state-mandated policy, and new flood map data from FEMA, the Keys are likely to face a crisis...
County, cities still waiting on FEMA funding
By Sara Matthis & Gabriel Sanchez
Across the board, the governmental entities in Monroe County have yet to receive any federal funds associated with Hurricane Irma. In fact,...
Marine debris removal begins in Keys canals
“What we’re doing here is cherry-picking. We’re going after the biggest and most obvious first,” said Monroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi.
Today, 206 days after Hurricane Irma swept...
Scott Russell knows the hustle
“I have literally been in the appraisal sector from the beginning,” said Monroe County’s Property Appraiser Scott Russell, who took an elective course in college. “I was...
No hurricane shelters will open in Florida Keys
The City of Marathon and Monroe County have declared a state of local emergency
The City of Marathon has activated its Emergency Operations Center at City Hall. Monroe...
County launches vessel turn-in program
Monroe County’s Marine Resources Office, in coordination with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, will accept applications through Aug. 18 for its new Vessel Turn-in Program...
Fishermen & The Fish House
An examination of the management plan for county-owned commercial waterfront
Monroe County is one step closer to acquiring the 8-acre parcel known as Gulf Seafood on Stock Island....
February is “Know Your Fisherman” month
Who caught it?
Fresh yellowtail or frozen tilapia? Key West Pink or farm raised shrimp from China? It can be easier, and cheaper, for restaurants to bait and...
Key Colony Beach to hire city administrator
Puto and Schraffenberger are early applicants
By Sara Mathis & Jason Koler
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, the tiny city of City of Key Colony Beach is taking a giant...
