Kellie Butler Farrell
Kellie Butler Farrell is a journalist who calls Islamorada home. Kellie spent two decades in television news and also taught journalism at Barry University in Miami and Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She loves being outside, whether spending time on the water or zipping down the Old Highway on her electric bike, Kellie is always soaking up the island lifestyle. Kellie and her husband own an electric bike rental company, Keys Ebikes.
RED BULL WAKEBOARDERS UNFAZED BY TROPICAL STORM IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
As Tropical Storm Alex churned in the Gulf of Mexico, five athletes from the elite Red Bull wakeboarding team ironed out final details for...
LOCAL AUTHOR’S LOVE LETTER TO THE KEYS MAKES A SPLASH WITH STUDENTS
Plantation Key School fourth graders were all ears and overflowing with questions during a recent visit by author S.A. (Salli Anne) Rodriguez. "What kind...
FORMER OLYMPIC SKATER SAYS IT’S ALL ABOUT WORKING WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
It's often said that in this quirky, sun-baked, fabulous island chain, you never know who could be sitting right next to you. If you...
BABY FORMULA SHORTAGE CAUSES STRESS FOR KEYS FAMILIES
Tomoe Ventura's year-old grandson Kairo has a milk protein allergy. Recently, the frustrated Marathon grandmother found herself scrambling to find baby formula.
"We didn't have...
ANNUAL SAILING REGATTA IN MEMORY OF CRIS SANDIFER BUILDS WOMEN’S CONFIDENCE
The backdrop was stunning, the action exhilarating and the atmosphere competitive, yet festive.
On April 16, 39 women from the Upper Keys Sailing Club hoisted...
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On Nov. 8, city of Marathon leaders and staff...
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NEW ISLAMORADA COUNCIL CONVENES FOR ORIENTATION AHEAD OF FIRST MEETING
A new Islamorada Village Council will get to work...
