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.
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...
Tavernier card and sports memorabilia shop fills void for collectors and players
There were years when card players and sports hobbyists were left going to shops on the mainland or visiting online stores. But that all...
Islamorada rings in America’s 250th with festivities and fireworks
Locals and visitors dressed in red, white and blue visited Islamorada’s Founders Park for a memorable Independence Day celebration on July 4. Organized by...
Plenty of patriotism: Key Largo’s 50th Fourth of July parade excites
From patriotic floats to participants wielding Super Soakers on boats, the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce’s 50th Fourth of July brought hundreds of participants...
Play time: Founders Park unveils new playground
Play at Founders Park reached a new level on June 29, as village officials cut the ribbon on a new customized playground. Kids flocked...
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