TATTOO SHOPS INK DESIGNS FOR THE REEF

By Jim McCarthy and Tiffany Duong Avid diver and local tattoo artist Cassandra Clark wanted to become a part of the coral restoration effort having seen a gradual...

NEW COUNCIL LOOKS INTO PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT AT FOUNDERS PARK

A newly-seated council wants information and answers to some questions over the Florida Department of Transportation’s pedestrian bridge project at Founders Park that’s currently in the final design...

NEW COUNCIL EXTENDS EVENT RESTRICTION TO SPRING, FLEA MARKET TO GO VIRTUAL

Five new Islamorada council members sworn into office went right to work at their first meeting by extending a permit suspension for special events in the village...
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LAWSUIT VOLUNTARILY DISMISSED IN VILLAGE SEAT 4 CASE

A lawsuit filed against the Monroe County Elections Office that sought to have ballots counted in the race for Islamorada’s seat 4 was voluntarily dismissed by plaintiff...

VILLAGE CANDIDATES TALK WHAT FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS SHOULD BE

Four seats are up for grabs on the Islamorada dais in this year’s election, with current council members either running for other offices, terming out or choosing...

WAS YOUR BALLOT COUNTED? CHECK ITS STATUS ONLINE.

Did you vote early in Monroe County? Did you deposit your vote-by-mail ballot in an official drop box? Do you want to know if your ballot has...

TWO GOOD GUYS TAKE A STEP UP IN SHERIFF’S AGENCY

“More than any place I’ve worked before, I am so impressed with the community’s fantastic support. The agency is truly loved by the community. I can tell...

Restaurants can fully operate, per governor’s Phase 3 reopening announcement

Flanked by restaurateurs, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that he’d be signing an order immediately allowing restaurants to operate at a minimum capacity of 50%, regardless...

Sculpture installations added to Florida Keys trail

A trail featuring sculptures at sites along the Overseas Highway recently added a few “Fragments” in Islamorada’s Morada Way Arts & Cultural District.  Those passing through Islamorada may...

Islamorada race sees two longtime residents vying for seat

Challenges are across the board as 10 candidates vie for five seats on the dais in Islamorada, and one particular race welcomes two residents who have extensive...