Katie Atkins
Katie Atkins is a western New York native who, when not working, can probably be found on the beach with her nose in a book. Sweets are her weakness (10 fillings this year), along with pizza and her adopted senior cat, Buddy.
Thanksgiving guide – Where to volunteer, or find a turkey dinner
Throughout the island chain, charitable and religious organizations will open their doors before and on Thanksgiving, providing several opportunities to celebrate the holiday or...
That’s amore – Under new ownership, Driftwood Pizza soaring to new levels
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore, and Marathon is in love with Driftwood Pizza, Pasta and Subs.
The...
$1.6 Billion Okeechobee Reservoir Takes Huge Step Forward
Everglades restoration activists are lauding the recent 99-1 passage of legislation with provisions for a billion-dollar reservoir near Lake Okeechobee.
It pushes the $1.6 billion...
GOAL 109: The Two Year Plan to Solve Workforce Housing in the Keys
It has taken a village – or multiple people from several villages – to raise a plan for Monroe County’s workforce housing crisis.
County commissioners...
Village Council Candidates Open Up at Forum
Islamorada residents are just as passionate about Upper Keys issues as the five candidates vying to represent them in two seats on the village...
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SIGNED, SEALED, RETIRED: USPS CARRIER JOHN SCHAEFER LOOKS BACK ON 38 YEARS
On June 28, postal carrier John Schaefer filled his...
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ALLIGATOR LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER WHO RODE OUT HURRICANE DONNA GETS SPECIAL BURIAL AT SEA
A U.S. Coast Guard vessel departed from Station Islamorada...
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FAMILIES GET THE KEYS TO THEIR NEW HOMES AT HABITAT’S GARDENIA DEVELOPMENT IN ISLAMORADA
Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys unveiled the...
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SUMMER’S END: MARATHON PARKS & REC TREATS KIDS TO WATER SLIDES & A TALENT SHOW
Marathon’s Parks and Recreation department gave campers one last...
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WHAT’S COOKING, KEY WEST? HISTORIC COOKBOOK CAPTURES TRUE ISLAND FLAVOR
The book is a treasured artifact, marked with strange...