KEYS WOMAN: I SURVIVED…MY 20s IN KEY WEST’S DARK AGES

OK, let’s lighten things up a bit. We themed this issue of Keys Woman around survival, basing the decision on October being Breast Cancer Awareness...

KEYS WOMAN: BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR’S JOURNEY SHINES LIGHT ON MAMMOGRAMS 

The silver and gold palm tree necklace worn by Anneke Patterson was a gift from her husband TJ shortly after she was diagnosed with...

KEYS WOMAN: LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE GIRLS

By Mandy Miles Lori Reid had to get something off her chest, quite literally. Her breasts had betrayed her. The cancer that infiltrated them could have...
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THESE HURRICANE SUPPLIES ARE TAX-FREE FOR A SHORT TIME

The 2024 Florida disaster preparedness sales tax holiday provides residents with the opportunity to purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies tax-free during two 14-day periods....
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STAY AWAY FROM DOWNED LINES & OTHER USEFUL TIPS TO STAY THIS STORM SEASON

Florida Keys’ power companies are among the best in the world when it comes to restoring power following a hurricane. When you see the...
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PICKING UP THE PIECES: DEBRIS CLEANUP & DISPOSAL TIPS AFTER THE STORM

There’s no denying it: tropical storms and hurricanes make a mess. Toppled trees block streets and pull down power lines. Mountains of silt, sand...
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SAFE SHELTER: THESE LOCATIONS WILL OPEN FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO FLEE THEIR HOMES

CATEGORY 1-2HURRICANES Key West High School2100 Flagler Avenue, Key West Sugarloaf School255 Crane Blvd., Sugarloaf Key Marathon High School350 Sombrero Beach Rd., Marathon Coral Shores High School89901 Overseas...
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MARINERS SHOULD PREPARE TO LEAVE THEIR VESSELS WHEN CONDITIONS WORSEN AHEAD OF A HURRICANE

Mariners should heed local alerts, be prepared to leave their vessels should the going get worse and have a plan during hurricane season.  Use trusted,...
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MARGARITAS TO MONEY: ESSENTIAL READS IN THE KEYS

Jackpot SummerBy Elyssa FriedlandThe Jacobson siblings are mourning their mother’s death. They decide to spend July 4th weekend cleaning out the recently sold family...
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DOWNLOAD THESE APPS TO GET THE LATEST ON STORMS & EVACUATIONS

ALERT! MONROEAlert!Monroe is an Everbridge mass notification system used by Monroe County Emergency Management to quickly share emergency notifications with residents. Notifications can include...

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