Poker paddle set for Sept. 7 - A woman rowing a boat in the water - Sea kayak

Poker paddle set for Sept. 7

It’s not a race. It’s a poker paddle. Paddlers, families and those looking for a relaxing yet adventurous weekend can paddle 4 miles along the...
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A Truce in The Key Lime Crust Wars?

Arguments erupt and ALL CAPS fill the comment sections of social media when someone dares to ask if a pastry crust or a Graham...
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Hurricane Dorian update for Florida Keys

Monroe out of “The Cone” Hurricane Dorian shifts north, no longer immediate threat to the Keys 9 a.m. ET: John Rizzo from NOAA reported: “The forecast...
Lionfish Derby at Postcard Inn set for Sept. 13-15 - A group of people standing around a table - Weekly Newspapers

Lionfish Derby at Postcard Inn set for Sept. 13-15

They’re invasive, tasty and worth hunting for. On Sept. 13-15, Reef Environmental Education Foundation presents the final leg of the 2019 Lionfish Derby Series...
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Foundation formed to support sanctuary goals

A newly-formed foundation is setting out to support the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary by connecting people to the ecosystem and inspiring stewardship. Lad Akins,...
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Mucarsel-Powell backs NOAA Blueprint Review

The Florida Keys’ representative in the U.S. House is lending her support and encouragement to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s newly-released Restoration Blueprint....
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Locals practice drills with approach of Hurricane Dorian

“We’ve started what we call the battle rhythm,” said Martin Senterfitt, Monroe County’s director of Emergency Management. “It’s like a timeline that we began...
Preparing And Protecting Kids During Hurricane Season - A group of people on a beach - Florida Keys

Communication Workers of America Challenge AT&T

20,000 AT&T workers in the Southeast who are members of the Communication Workers of America (CWA) union are striking because of what they say...
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Actions by local coastie during shooting goes recognized

Just this month, Coast Guard Bosun Tracy Mannes, 31, was awarded the service’s Coast Guard Medal for her actions in 2017, during the shooting...
Preparing And Protecting Kids During Hurricane Season - A close up of a stop sign on a pole - 2019 Atlantic hurricane season

Preparing And Protecting Kids During Hurricane Season

Yes, it’s that time of year again. Actually, it’s been that time of year for a few weeks. But a few of us may...