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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Key West News
ACLU files second lawsuit against city of Key West over code complaints
It’s not sunshine and rainbows at city hall. The ACLU...
Marathon News
In pictures: School board salutes 20 years for retiring chair John Dick
A pre-meeting reception on Sept. 8 heralded the Sept....
Arts & Entertainment
New film starring Travolta has ties to the Florida Keys
The setting of the recent screening at Playa Largo...
Keys History
Keys History: Who owned Indian Key?
When Florida became a territory of the United States,...
Sports Wrap
Standout individual performances kick off Hurricanes swim & dive season
Coral Shores may not have won the points battle...