First time for everything
Newbie takes on paddleboarding
A quick phone call from Paddle the Florida Keys’ owner Scott Baste, and the plans for my first stand-up paddleboard trip...
Fly the coop, visit the Roost
It was the fresh citrus and elevated fertile lands of North Key Largo that earned Garden Cove its name. The waterfront bay was a...
Children’s shelter officer looks ahead
Outlook: Optimistic
New Florida Keys Children’s Shelter Chief Development Officer Karen Holmes joined the shelter with an optimistic outlook on the impact she could achieve....
Through the lens of a storm chaser
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
On the morning of August 29th of 2005, Hurricane Katrina plowed into the shores of Louisiana...
Cruisin’ with Chapman
Key Largo resident sends locals on all kinds of trips
Key Largo’s Ilja Chapman grew up in the Netherlands not far from Amsterdam. But just...
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Exclusive: Fantasy Fest Feature — Who came up with this year’s popular theme?
Editor’s Note: T-minus 40 days until the 2026 Fantasy...
Key West Back in the Day
Key West Back in the Day: The Island of Lost Laundry
Jimmy Buffett dreamed up the Island of Lost Laundry,...
Middle Keys Community
Aquarium Encounters donates $200K for Habitat full-home build
Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys thanked Florida...
Islamorada News
Read-a-thon proceeds support new playground at Islamorada’s St. James Children’s Center
School staff, students, parents, alumni and local officials gathered...
Arts & Entertainment
Just a Few Friends festival fills Key West with music & memories
Before his death on Sept. 1, 2023, Jimmy Buffett...









