Captain Steve Friedman

“Random massive closures are not the answer. Education and enforcement are what’s needed.”

Rooted in conservation since the early 50’s, the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association (“FKFGA”) has long been involved the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s...
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Keys Holiday Photo Contest

Keys Weekly wants to see your photos that capture what the holidays and life in the Keys mean to you. Do you have cool...
Captain Michael Barber

About Restoring the Reefs of Florida

Let’s all backup a minute here and inventory what we know or suspect is causing the degradation of the coral reefs.  There are the...
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Keys Weekly honors local veterans

In advance of this year’s Veterans Day, Keys Weekly wishes to offer our heartfelt appreciation to the men and women of the U.S. Armed...
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Alternative Veteran’s Services – Groups, non-profits offer camaraderie, opportunities to vets

John Donnelly of the Upper Keys VFW is thankful for the outpouring of support for Vets throughout the Keys. He said, “The collective goodness...
Kinsey, pictured left, practices casting with her mother, Melissa, right.

Annual Ocean Fest set to educate, entertain

Waves of underwater and outdoor enthusiasts, eco-travelers and families came out last year to celebrate the marine environment during Mote Marine Laboratory’s inaugural Ocean...
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The Steel Strawman Saving The Environment ‘One Sip At A Time’

At 77 years old, Ted Massinello is trekking up and down the Keys with steel straws and a “save the environment one sip at...
David Lee Murphy

Nashville, Cali and local musicians to perform in Bahamas benefit concert this weekend

"Everything's Gonna Be Alright” on Saturday, Nov. 2 when California and Nashville musicians — including singer-songwriter David Lee Murphy — descend upon Islamorada’s Postcard...
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Celebrating 20 years: Marathon’s roots traced back to property rights

While Marathon earned its moniker from the laborers toiling on the Overseas Railway, property rights were the main catalyst for the incorporation of the...
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Dolphin cross country teams advance to state

Marathon High School’s girls’ cross country team placed third at the regionals meet today and the boys’ team placed sixth. But for the first...