How to exit Amazonas in the time of COVID-19
A few years back, Slate published an essay on “The Rise and Fall of Quicksand,” recounting a 1980s-specific exotic obsession. If you’re of a...
DeSantis directive takes aim at residents fleeing from hot spots
In a bid to curb residents fleeing from three northeastern states where shelter-in-place orders are in effect, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced an executive order...
Fourth positive case confirmed in Monroe County
The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe) received a lab report Tuesday evening of positive COVID-19 (coronavirus) in a 48-year-old male resident...
Marine Zones, Shoreline Speed and Water Quality, Oh My!
Because of social distancing, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary met virtually instead of in person for its March sanctuary advisory council meeting.
“As you...
CHI drive-through testing
Community Health Inc. hosted a drive-through testing site for COVID-19 at Marathon Community Park. Residents who wish to be tested need to pass several...
Keys farm busy selling eggs
In the span of an hour, Candice McCarthy sold dozens of eggs to patrons outside her Keys farm in Tavernier last Saturday. There’s a...
Third positive COVID-19 case reported
Another positive COVID-19 case was reported on March 24 by the Florida Health Department. Health officials say it involves a 52-year-old female of Key...
Key West attorney talks Business Interruption Insurance
Two types of property insurance may help a business owner recoup some of the revenue lost during the COVID-19 crisis and closures, a Key...
Mangrove Mike’s serving to-go meals for impacted workers
It’s approaching 11 a.m. outside Mangrove Mike’s Cafe in Islamorada — pasta, salad, fruit and other items are brought out by servers to a...
Have some fresh fish and some toilet paper
Panic grocery-buying is currently a widespread phenomenon in Florida and probably the whole country. But the Keys are uniquely positioned on this front —...
