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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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KEYS WOMAN MAGAZINE: YOUR BEST SHOPPING LIFE ON A BUDGET

The look on my financially savvy, budget-conscious, banker husband’s face when I told him I was writing a piece for the money-themed issue of...
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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...

KEYS WOMAN MAGAZINE: DOLLAR SIGNS: FINANCIAL ADVICE FOR THE ZODIAC

Something as artificial and terrestrial as money may seem like an insignificant topic for the planets to have any bearing on. I mean, do...