ISLAMORADA FIRE RESCUE GUIDES SANTA, HELPERS AROUND TOWN

A lighted caravan of first responder vehicles escorted Santa and Mrs. Claus' sleigh through neighborhoods from Caloosa Cove Marina to Plantation Shores on Dec....

FLORIDA KEYS PHOTOGRAPHERS SHARE TIPS FOR BETTER HOLIDAY PHOTOS

Selfies are here to stay; everyone wants that perfect family portrait and how the hell do you get a good smartphone photo of nighttime...

COVID CAN’T DIM KEY WEST’S HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Key West gets brighter each week, as homes, businesses and the entire Historic Seaport neighborhood throw the switch to light up their exterior showcases.  Although...

How to Eat Your Fruits and Veggies…

by Sarah Thomas It used to be a simple directive from doctors to patients, parents to children: “Eat your fruits and veggies.” But as time...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FRED THE TREE – ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAGAZINE

If you’re a Keys local, you know a trip across the Seven Mile Bridge isn’t complete without acknowledging and offering a greeting to Fred,...
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THESE STICKERS GETS RESIDENTS BACK IN AFTER A STORM

When a storm forces Keys residents to leave, reentry to the island chain — when it’s deemed safe and there are enough services —...
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KNOW WHEN TO GO: EVACUATING BY ZONE PROVIDES A SAFE & CONTROLLED EXIT AHEAD...

Decisions by local officials to evacuate are never made lightly when an impending hurricane (Category 3 or higher) is barreling toward the island chain.  A...
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HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE H2O THIS HURRICANE SEASON

There’s a lot to know about your home’s water before, during and after a hurricane. For instance, do you know where your water valve...
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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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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,...