HIGHWAY HELL: A RIDE ALONG THROUGH A CONGESTED ISLAMORADA
One could call the two lanes of road through Islamorada a highway hell. For residents, it’s an all-too-familiar scene on weekends and holidays, as a seemingly endless...
Florida Keys upgraded to tropical storm warning
A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Florida Keys. The National Hurricane Center posted the warning on Friday morning as Tropical Depression Fred slowly moves...
New Upper Keys Center brings educational opportunities for students and community
Roughly 100 community leaders stood on the second floor of the College of the Florida Keys new center in Key Largo on Thursday afternoon. With a glass...
Keys officials, business owners dealing with rising COVID cases
Increasing COVID-19 cases in the Keys have some stores and municipalities bringing back mask requirements. Some are issuing messages strongly encouraging their use, while others continue to...
ISLAMORADA COUNCIL MEETING GETS HEATED OVER PROPOSAL TO LIMIT OUTSIDE COMMUNICATION
With the oath of office administered by Village Clerk Kelly Toth, new Islamorada Village Manager Greg Oravec proceeded to his seat next to the council — ready...
GREG ORAVEC TAKES OFFICE: A NEW MANAGER AND A NEW BEGINNING
June 28 marked the final meeting and June 30 the final day for Port St. Lucie Mayor Greg Oravec. He packed his belongings and fit in final...
Islamorada selects Port St. Lucie mayor as next village manager
Deliberation didn’t take long as the Islamorada Village Council selected Port St. Lucie Mayor Gregory J. Oravec as its next village manager during a June 2 meeting.
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SWIM ZONE AT POPULAR BEACH EXPECTED BEFORE HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Boats heading to the popular bayside beach in Islamorada will soon need to anchor farther from the shore. Those that don’t could face fines.
Twenty white buoys will...
Village council approves consultant to assist with Fills master plan
Orange cones remain positioned on the Fills as part of a temporary control measure the village of Islamorada implemented upon securing state approval to manage the three...
TERMS COULD BE LONGER, AND STAGGERED, ON ISLAMORADA DAIS
Changes could be coming to the number of years an Islamorada council member serves in office. Seats could also be staggered to avoid a complete change on...
