Lower Keys Community Archives

Key West kindergartners find their way on the very first day

Krishna Lowe’s kindergarten class at Horace O’Bryant School was a colorful hive of backpacks, water bottles and bathroom breaks on Aug. 12, the first...

Keys schools are back; sheriff’s office has several safety reminders

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The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be out in force this week with safety in mind as children return to school beginning Wednesday morning. Deputies...

Key West nurse Jody Hauser wins national nursing excellence award

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Jody Houser, a registered nurse at Lower Keys Medical Center, has received a national Nursing Excellence Award. Houser was surprised with a reception that included...

Key West Business Guild reinvents iconic Headdress Ball with more prize categories

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The Key West Business Guild is launching a new chapter for one of Fantasy Fest's traditions. The 43rd annual Headdress Ball, taking place Thursday,...

Hemingway Look-Alikes donate $40K for College of the Florida Keys scholarships

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Eighteen students from the College of the Florida Keys were awarded scholarships during the annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest. For 27 years, the “Papas” of...

Is your social media feed working for you or against you?

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Have you ever opened social media to check one thing, only to realize 45 minutes have disappeared? You’re not alone. Social media platforms are designed...

Meet fire historian Alex Vega: Keeper of the flame

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During his 30-year career as a second-generation Key West firefighter, Alex Vega battled blazes at spots including Key West’s Cuban Club, the Marine barracks,...

Community and first responders gather for National Night Out events in the Florida Keys

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In Key West, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Key West Police, firefighters, paramedics, military personnel and community partners hosted a free National Night Out...