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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Florida Keys News
Boat ramp on Blimp Road opens ahead of lobster mini-season
Monroe County has reopened the public boat ramp located...
Featured
The Lobster Lowdown: An all-in-one rules primer as the mini-season bug hunt begins Wednesday
Want an all-in-one primer as you get ready to...
Fishing
FWC offers ‘safety-first’ message during lobster mini-season outreach in Key Largo
Florida's annual mini lobster season opens Wednesday, July 29...
Key West News
Updated jury districts seek to reduce travel time for Keys residents
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved revisions...
Neighbor of the Week
Upper Keys Neighbor of the Week: Jonathon Lindback
No matter how many individuals appear in the pages...
