F—ing Bagels opened in Islamorada to serve breakfast and lunch items. Trinity VanSteenburg is the owner. CHARLOTTE TWINE/Keys Weekly
Business bustled in the Upper Keys as locals and visitors frequented new restaurants and storefronts in 2022. Various owners celebrated anniversaries, while family-owned operations changed hands.
A taste of Italy came to Islamorada in July with the opening of Italian Food Company at the former Bentley’s restaurant. Owners are Tony and Isis Wright. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly im and Sara Bernardin recently sold Pines and Palms Resort after 25 years of ownership to Nick and Raynie Reizen and Chad and Katie McKimm of Naples, pictured. CONTRIBUTED Sandbar Books brought fresh pages and some reading time to Tavernier. Becky Washam is the owner. MELINDA VAN FLEET/Keys Weekly Located above Square Grouper, Sunset Lounge became one of the hot spots for a night out in Islamorada in 2022. Lynn Bell is the owner. DOUG FINGER/Keys WeeklyCafe Largo Owner Robert DiGiorgio and family celebrate 30 years of business. CHARLOTTE TWINE/Keys WeeklyPilates in Paradise and owner Christi Allen Franchini celebrated 20 years of business. CHARLOTTE TWINE/Keys Weekly
