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SANDBAR BOOKS OWNER ACQUIRES ISLAMORADA RESORT BOUTIQUE

It’s been a lot of fun,” said entrepreneur and Sandbar Books owner Becky Washam regarding her new adventure — Islamorada Mercantile. “My husband Michael and...
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SQUEAKY CLEAN: DONNIE’S CAR WASH OPENS IN KEY LARGO

Greg Dowell stood on the side of the washing bay at his brand-spanking-new business, Donnie’s Car Wash, this past Sunday. The facility had just...
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ISLAMORADA RESORT COLLECTION DISHES OUT FISH TACOS & CONCH CARDS

By Samantha Dellilo Did you know the Islamorada Resort Collection not only welcomes locals to eat and drink on their property, but the resort also...
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BELOVED NEIGHBORHOOD COFFEE SHOP ‘CAFE MOKA’ REOPENS IN TAVERNIER

Tavernier’s beloved neighborhood coffee shop, Cafe Moka, reopened after moving buildings and months of renovations. Owners Pierre Marc and Alexandra Bellion sat down with...
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MAKING SCENTS: KEYS MARINE ARTIST EXPANDS PASSION TO CANDLE COLLECTION

When local marine life artist and entrepreneur Jessica Ann Hessing wanted to have a candle collection that coordinated with her art but it didn't...
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INKING A DREAM: LOCAL TATTOO ARTIST EMBODIES COLOR & CONSERVATION AT TAVERNIER SHOP

On Cassandra Clark’s lower right arm, a vivid blue, green and purple parrot fish swims amid a sea of coral. The tattoo, the first...
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KEYS ENERGY PRACTITIONER HELPS CLIENTS SHAKE OFF BAD VIBES

Certified Ahai 7D Energy Healing practitioner Melinda Van Fleet is “a beacon of light and radiant energy,” according to one of her clients.  Another woman...
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STORIED TACKLE SHOP REOPENS IN ISLAMORADA

Local community members and Islamorada Chamber representatives gathered on March 1 to celebrate the grand re-opening of local iconic general store Abel’s Tackle Box...
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ISLAMORADA’S DIXIE ALUMINUM RINGS IN 50 YEARS OF THE FAMILY BUSINESS

This year marks Dixie Aluminum’s 50th year in business. Reaching the gold anniversary isn’t easy to achieve these days, especially being a family-owned and...
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OPPORTUNITY EVOLVES: ISLAMORADA BOUTIQUE CHANGES OWNERS

There’s a famous saying that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. For Lisa Plumadore, the new owner of Islamorada’s Evolve Boutique, a...