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ISLAMORADA UNDERGOES A TASTE OF NEW JERSEY WITH BAGELS

A crowd of customers stood at the counter of Marathon Bagel Co.’s new Islamorada location, waiting to place their orders. Owner Michael Minni —...
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‘BRAIN BUS’ VISITS KEYS DURING ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH

This month, the Alzheimer’s Association “Brain Bus” will make several stops in the Florida Keys to provide free support services to families facing this...
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KEY WEST OFFICIALS OUST PLANNING BOARD MEMBER

Things got a bit ugly at the June 8 Key West city commission meeting. Officials voted 6 to 1 to remove a member of the...
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STATE TAKES AIM AT FEDS IN FLOOD INSURANCE LAWSUIT

Wind insurance rate increases aren’t the only costs crippling Monroe County property owners.  A new requirement forces everyone with a wind insurance policy with the...
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WIND INSURANCE HIKES MAY POSE BIGGER THREAT THAN HURRICANES

Insurance is never a sexy topic, but it’s become a critical one in the Florida Keys. Previous and proposed hikes to windstorm insurance by...
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HUNDREDS OF DIVERS SET TO OUTPLANT CORALS DURING ANNUAL CORALPALOOZA

In recognition of World Oceans Day promoting ocean preservation, Key Largo’s Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) is hosting its annual Coralpalooza Dive Day and Festival...
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RAINBOWS COLOR KEY WEST FOR PRIDE JUNE 7-11

In 2003, a rainbow covered Key West’s Duval Street. Held aloft by 2,000 volunteers, the 1.25-mile-long Sea-to-Sea Diversity Flag covered the length and width of...
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9 NEW BUBBAS CATEGORIES — YOU ASKED; WE LISTENED

As global cultures continue to converge with advancements in technology and widespread corporate consumerism, Key West has maintained its cultural identity as one of...
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THE BUBBAS ARE BACK & CELEBRATING 10 YEARS; NOMINATE NOW AT KEYSWEEKLY.COM

Voting begins Thursday, June 1 for the 10th annual Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards  This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Bubbas: Key...
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BYE, BYE, BLEACHERS: WORK STARTS AT NEW HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM

While the Monroe County School Board finalizes the details, Ajax Building Co. has begun work to replace Key West High School’s Tommy Roberts Memorial...