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.
Baptist officials answer residents about new hospital tax
Talk of a Middle Keys taxing district to support Fishermen’s Community Hospital in Marathon has been ongoing for five months now.
In an effort to...
Islamorada council tables ban
After voting on July 19 to ban plastic straws and stirrers in Islamorada via an ordinance, the Village Council decided Aug. 9 to take...
Calling all 4-year-olds – Enrollment open for Keys pre-kindergarten
With August being Early Learning Month, the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe is urging parents to enroll their 4-year-olds into free pre-K programs throughout...
Baptist Health holds town hall Monday
In an effort to hear public concerns and questions regarding plans for Fishermen’s Community Hospital and its future, Baptist Health South Florida officials are...
The race is on – County Commission candidates talk District 2 issues
After the Aug. 28 primary election, two candidates out of four will be listed for District 2’s Monroe County Commission general election. Three Republicans...
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Lower Keys Community
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Marathon News
Fireworks and fire chiefs: Marathon Council session gets heated
The Marathon City Council spent July 14 sorting out...
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In Pictures: Divers and mermaids jam sub-sea tunes at Underwater Music Fest
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Keys Woman: Our analog existence is made for magical summers
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