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IN PICTURES: BASEBALL GREAT BRONSON ARROYO TAKES STAGE IN KEY WEST

Bronson Arroyo was a superstar baseball player for the Key West Conchs, who went on to the major leagues, where he played for the...

WILD THINGS: EXQUISITELY STRANGE AMERICAN FLAMINGO

It is surprisingly difficult to see a flamingo in Florida, at least a wild one. We get flamingos in the Florida Keys, specifically American...
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RECOMMENDED READING FROM YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY STAFF

Shelf Help   Staff from your Monroe County Public Library recommend some of their favorites from the collection.   What: “My Best Friend’s Exorcism” and “The Southern...
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RECOMMENDED READING FROM YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY STAFF

What: “Honey, Baby, Mine” by Laura Dern and Diane Ladd Why: The audiobook version of the new memoir, “Honey, Baby, Mine,” features the two great...
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HURRICANE SUPPLIES CHECKLIST WILL KEEP YOU PREPARED – OFFICIAL FLORIDA KEYS HURRICANE GUIDE

Going through your hurricane supplies to ensure you have everything? Or, are you getting yourself ready for the first time? Spend some time thinking...

REEF’S REPORT: A TALE OF 2 FOXES FINDING SANCTUARY IN THE KEYS

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with another weekly installment of “Reef’s Report.” I’m not sure how I could top last week’s interview with...

IN THEIR WORDS: TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN’S CHUCK LICIS-MASSON

Chuck Licis-Masson, a Key West local, has been the executive director of the Monroe County Education Foundation since 2012. His passion for not only...

CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL NOW OFFERS COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM

Coral Shores High School students walk through the doors to a newly-transformed hair salon on a Monday. Located on the second floor, students first...

UPCOMING OCT 6 SESSION: PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED FOR ISLAMORADA’S “FILLS” IMPROVEMENT

Islamorada residents will have a chance to share their thoughts on possible improvements for the land connecting Lower and Matecumbe Keys — known as...

$5.6M ON THE WAY FOR MORE MONROE COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS

Monroe County Fire Rescue received a $5.6 million Federal Emergency Management Agency SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant to staff five...