CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR TOM McDONALD SET FOR THIS SATURDAY IN KEY LARGO
A celebration of life is set for the Florida Keys Mosquito Control commissioner who recently passed away on Nov. 9.
Tom McDonald was visiting family out of state...
UPPER KEYS COMMUNITY MOURNS THE PASSING OF CIAO BELLA SALON’S BELLA MORINA
Ciao Bella Salon & Day Spa co-founder and co-owner Bella Morina gave amazing hugs. Clients said that when they walked in, she would make people feel instantly...
KEYS HOLIDAY EVENTS TO SPARKLE WITH LIGHTS AND SUBTROPICAL WARMTH
From Key Largo to Key West, the 2023 holiday season features lighted boat parades, frivolity, waterfront celebrations and other island festivities.
Nov. 28-Dec. 2: Zonta’s Festival of Trees....
COUNTY PREPARES FOR KEYS EVACUATION PLAN DECISION
Monroe County leaders must make a pivotal recommendation to the state in the coming weeks on hurricane evacuation plans for the Florida Keys.
The task: Review an array...
THE MAN WHO HELPED BUILD KEY LARGO PASSES AWAY AT 93
Pastor Ricky Hawkins stood at the pulpit before the congregation at Key Largo’s First Baptist Church. He clenched his fist and shook it.
“Mr. Mitchell understood his reason...
BASILICA SCHOOL RECEIVES PURPLE STAR HONOR FOR SUPPORTING MILITARY FAMILIES
The Basilica School of Saint Mary Star of the Sea recently announced its receipt from the Florida Department of Education of a Purple Star School designation. The...
BEST OF UPPER KEYS FIRST TIME WINNERS
Many new names were announced as winners in this year’s Best of Upper Keys awards ceremony on Nov. 11 at Whale Harbor Restaurants & Marina. The first-time...
RETAILER SURFSTYLE PLEDGES PRESERVATION OF MARATHON’S WYLAND MURAL; ROBYN STILL TAKES MAYOR’S GAVEL
A standing-room-only crowd at the Marathon City Council’s Nov. 14 meeting found their concerns assuaged within minutes. Opening as one of the meeting’s first topics, beachwear retailer...
RECYCLING 101: WHAT TO KNOW WHEN YOU’RE READY TO LET IT GO
By Brynn Morey
America Recycles Day is a Keep America Beautiful initiative that’s dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States.
Each year on Nov. 15, enthusiasts...
A TREK WITH VIEWS: KEY LARGO BRIDGE RUN IS SET FOR DEC. 2
Motorists entering the Florida Keys from the 18-Mile Stretch take in breathtaking views of the island life as they pass over Key Largo’s Jewfish Creek Bridge. It’s...
