We have a winner
Junior Sophie Williams is crowned the 65th annual Miss Coral Shores. Ten contestants vied for the crown on April 28 at the Coral Shores High School Performance...
EIGHT IS ENOUGH
On Thursday, May 24, eight Island Christian School seniors will receive their diplomas, flip their tassels, and begin the next chapter of their young lives. In honor...
Local rescues 5 children from capsized boat
A Key Largo man responded quickly to save the lives of 5 children who capsized their vessel in the Florida Bay on June 6.
At around noon, John...
‘Let the Voters Decide’ – Council term limits on November ballot
Islamorada’s village council voted 4-1 to add a referendum vote onto November’s ballot, allowing residents to decide if council members will serve four-year staggered terms starting in...
FDOT to unveil pedestrian bridge design
State officials will present the design for a pedestrian bridge over U.S.1 at an Islamorada Village Council meeting next week.
Vice Mayor Deb Gillis expects a light attendance...
LOCAL CHATTER
In November of 2019 the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin construction on a permanent elevated pedestrian bridge at the entrance of Founders Park. “The proposed...
Getting up to speed
In its largest project to date, Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys is expecting to break ground on a 16-unit affordable housing project within the next...
A BELL FROM HOLLAND
When the charter boats come home at the end of the day, it’s tradition to ring the big brass bell.
“I think it’s partly for luck and partly...
Meads to seek re-election
Islamorada Village council member Cheryl Meads is seeking re-election and will be challenged by former council member David Purdo for Seat 2 on the dais.
“I really do...
Meads to seek re-election – Purdo wants return to office
Islamorada Village Councilmember Cheryl Meads is seeking re-election and will be challenged by former councilmember David Purdo for Seat 2 on the dais.
“I really do love it,”...
