Kellie Butler Farrell

Kellie is a lifelong journalist living in Key Largo. She spent twenty years in television and taught journalism at Barry University in Miami Shores and Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, UAE. At heart, Kellie is a storyteller. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and a Master’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Miami. Kellie has been visiting the Keys since her teenage years. She has learned a lot about this wonderful community by writing stories for Keys Weekly. Whether sailing, power boating, or kayaking, Kellie and her husband, Niall, enjoy everything the island lifestyle offers.

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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