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CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: SNAG SOME SNAPPER THIS WINTER

It would be very difficult to catch every species of snapper in the Florida Keys in one day. In fact, I don't personally know...
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SANDWICH TERNS DIVE TO BEAT THE BAND

I was sitting on the cement wall down at Rest Beach, watching the Sandwich terns, when the band started up. It looked to be...
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KEYS OFFICIALS MONITOR KEY ENVIRONMENTAL FUNDING REQUEST IN TALLAHASSEE

Lisa Tennyson, Monroe County’s legislative affairs director, is gearing up for another 60-day session of the Florida Legislature that begins March 7. Having served...
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ONE TOUGH KID: KEYS INFANT RECEIVES ULTRA-RARE DIAGNOSIS

Meet Carter Reyes. He’s nine months old, completely adorable, and depending on whom you ask, looks just like the Gerber baby. For the first few...
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SOCIAL MEDIA THREAT AGAINST KEYS SCHOOL SPOTLIGHTS A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM

An 11-year-old New Jersey boy was arrested by authorities on Jan. 26 for allegedly using social media to threat violence at Key Largo School....
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SLAM DUNK: OCEAN STUDIES CHARTER SCHOOL FIELDS FIRST BASKETBALL TEAMS

By Jacqueline Hale Number 27 held the ball at mid-range, just above the foul line.  He looked towards the basket, leapt from the ground, heaved the...
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FRED MOYER JAZZ TRIO ENTERTAINS KEYS LISTENERS

By Asta Kraskouskas Florida Keys Concert Association presented its second of six concerts on Jan. 23-24 at Coral Shores and Marathon high schools – jazz...
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ART GUILD OF THE PURPLE ISLES CROWNS SHOW WINNERS

Winners of The Art Guild of the Purple Isles’ 57th Annual Members' Judged Show were announced on Jan. 12 at the Florida Keys History &...
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RESCUED FREEDIVER TELLS KEYS WEEKLY HARROWING STORY

“One last dive.”  That was Dylan Gartenmayer’s plan on Jan. 19, when he dove 35 feet to the ocean floor with a deep breath and...
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPOINTS DR. CARLA FRY AS ADMINISTRATOR AND HEALTH OFFICER

The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe) has announced the appointment of Dr. Carla Fry as its new administrator and health officer.  Fry...