Jim McCarthy

Jim McCarthy is one of the many who escaped the snow and frigid temperatures in Western New York. A former crime & court reporter and city editor for two Western New York newspapers, Jim has been honing his craft since he graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2014. In his 5-plus years in the Keys, Jim has enjoyed connecting with the community. Jim is past president of the Key Largo Sunset Rotary Club. When he's not working, he's busy chasing his son, Lucas, around the house and enjoying time with family.

Don Horton’s years of service as a Rotarian gets recognized in a big way

Longtime Rotarian Don Horton has stepped up in the wake of powerful natural disasters at home and afar.  Those efforts, along with Horton’s years of...

Islamorada Council sets tentative property tax rate with goal to come in lower

A new budget season in Islamorada is seeing increased property valuations, more costs and a decision over how much to tax village property owners...

Key Largo Bridge Run supports the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter

Hundreds trekked Jewfish Creek Bridge — the gateway into the Florida Keys — during last year’s First State Bank Key Largo Bridge Run presented by...

New Key Largo homeowners achieve the dream with help from Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys

A local family achieved the homeownership dream with help from Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys.  On June 29, members of the community visited...

Village, school board eye rare joint meeting over Founders baseball field project

A school district-led project to upgrade the Islamorada-owned Founders Park baseball field hasn’t reached home base, with differences persisting for more than a year...

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