4 YEARS LATER & FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS OFFICIALLY OPEN
The ribbon-cutting on July 1, 2021 celebrated the culmination of Baptist Health South Florida’s commitment to the Florida Keys community's health and well-being since its purchase of...
MOOSE AWARDS $12,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO 14 GRADUATES
On June 7, the Islamorada Moose Lodge 2151 hosted a reception for 14 scholarship winners. In total, $12,000 in scholarship awards were handed out. Pictured above are...
NASA dive specialist to speak at upcoming lecture
The History of Diving Museum is set to host a NASA dive specialist at an upcoming virtual lecture.
Join the History of Diving Museum on Wednesday, July 21...
#SOSCUBA: KEYS CUBANS TELL OF THE STRUGGLE 90 MILES AWAY
By Sara Matthis, Jim McCarthy and Mandy Miles
On July 11, thousands of protestors in Cuba took to the streets in at least five cities, and were joined...
TERRY ABEL TAKES GAVEL AS UPPER KEYS ROTARY PREZ
At the meeting of the Upper Keys Rotary Club on June 30, incoming President Terry Abel took the gavel. Outgoing President Jill Miranda Baker highlighted the accomplishments...
‘THE SUPPORT HAS BEEN HUMBLING’: GOOD SAMARITANS DROPPED OFF HUGE CHECKS AT KEYS CANCER...
Tavernier couple Kathy and Ben Elmore have been floored by the reaction of the Keys community to her cancer diagnosis. At the packed July 10 day-long fundraiser...
UPPER KEYS ELKS THROWING ‘NEW YEAR’S IN JULY’ BENEFIT FOR CHILDREN’S THERAPY SERVICES
Florida Keys Elks Lodge 1872 knows how to celebrate for a good cause. After all, almost every night, an Elks member stands outside and blows on a...
OFFICIALS STRIKE TENTATIVE DEAL TO SAVE KEY WEST SENIOR HOUSING CENTER
Key West’s financially strapped assisted-living facility, Poinciana Gardens, got a reprieve this week, when officials from three government agencies agreed to a cost-sharing arrangement. The arrangement must...
THIS WEEKEND: MARATHON KIDS PERFORM AT MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATER
It’s back. Marathon Community Theatre is showcasing its youngest talent on two nights this weekend — Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 with a 7 p.m. curtain....
Keys officials, business owners dealing with rising COVID cases
Increasing COVID-19 cases in the Keys have some stores and municipalities bringing back mask requirements. Some are issuing messages strongly encouraging their use, while others continue to...
