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.
SIDELINED FOR YEARS, CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL ONCE AGAIN HAS A MARCHING BAND
Inside the band room at Coral Shores High School, five students on percussion instruments, 10 on winds, one color guard and one drum major...
KEY LARGO ARTISANS MARKET RETURNS TO DOLPHINS PLUS BAYSIDE
The first Tuesday of the month, from now through April, offers locals and visitors alike a unique opportunity to shop for locally made products...
RENOWNED ARTIST UNVEILS ‘RAISING THE FLAG’ AT THE ARMORY SPEAKEASY IN KEY LARGO
It is one of the most recognizable photographs from World War II, five Marines and one sailor raising the American flag on Iwo Jima.
“This...
KEY LARGO’S WOMEN FOR PAWS HELPS BREAST CANCER PATIENTS CARE FOR THEIR ANIMALS
What began as an opportunity to volunteer with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation two decades ago evolved into a lifelong mission for...
THE KEY PLAYERS PRESENT A SCI-FI DOUBLE-HEADER
Live sound effects, wild Martian costumes and an energetic cast of veteran and first-time actors make for an “out-of-this world” audience experience.
The Key Players...
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