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BREAKING: KEY COLONY BEACH MAYOR PATTI TREFRY RESIGNS

In a surprising move that will undoubtedly add another layer to the city’s already tumultuous year, Key Colony Beach Mayor Patti Trefry submitted her...
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YOUTH PROGRAM EASES FOSTER KIDS INTO ADULTHOOD

Adulthood is a daunting endeavor, even for kids from stable, supportive families. So how is someone who didn’t grow up among mature, secure, capable...
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ISLAMORADA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS A NEW BOARD

Ballots were mailed in early September for the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce board of directors, with 10 candidates for the seven available positions. On...
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PARTY ANIMALS: FANTASY FEST PET MASQUERADE IS OCT. 25

Dozens of masquerade contests, themed parties and other spectacles will challenge the creativity of mask and costume designers during Key West’s Oct. 20-29 Fantasy...
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ARTIST’S CORNER: DUO SHELLS OUT ARTFUL CREATIONS

Art is an interesting subject that incorporates so much. We have discussed traditional art such as painting, sculpture and photography. Today we take a...
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CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MARINE CONSERVATION CENTER IN KEY LARGO CONNECTS OCEAN FANATICS WITH THE...

Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to marine conservation and education, is building a new $5 million Marine Conservation Center in...
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FLORIDA KEYS EATS: OFF-THE-ROCK EATS TAKE US TO CELEBRATION TOWN TAVERN

The beginning of October sparks so many feelings inside me. I know here in the Keys we don’t see many decorations for Halloween or...
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FEMALE FISH FEVER: UPPER KEYS WATERS HOST NOVICE ANGLERS

Aspiring anglers can learn to cast, reel and go fishing at the annual Ladies, Let's Go Fishing! Keys University and Fishing Fever Tournament, Friday...
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CLEAN THIS BEACH UP: SOMBRERO INSTALLATION DRAWS RAVE REVIEWS

In an astoundingly rare feat on social media these days, Marathon Facebook pages were buzzing with positivity this week from a photo released by...
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A ROYAL INTRODUCTION: MEET THE 5 LOCALS VYING FOR KING & QUEEN OF FANTASY...

Key West may be the Conch Republic, and a “sovereign state of mind,” but every October, the island becomes a monarchy, crowning a king...