Upcoming service in Islamorada remembers Labor Day Hurricane of 1935

The Matecumbe Historical Trust will hold its annual Labor Day Service on Monday, Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. at the Islamorada Hurricane Monument, MM...

Four decades in, swim lessons remains Colleen Hammon’s calling

“I wanna do it again!” Those are the words repeated over and over as Clayton Dickerson, age 2, did the “Tigger Down” exercise during...
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Leadership Monroe County announces Class XXXIV

Leadership Monroe County (LMC), the Florida Keys’ educational nonprofit community leadership organization, has announced the selection of Class XXXIV. Designed for residents in leadership roles...

America 250 paddle set for Sept. 12 at John Pennekamp State Park

Monroe County and Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park will celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the America 250 Florida Keys Pennekamp Paddle...

Upper Keys Neighbor of the Week: Cathy Brewer

No matter how many individuals appear in the pages of each edition of Keys Weekly, there are always so many more of our community...

Nonprofit seeks 12 felines to star in upcoming ‘Catlender’

Casting for Cats is searching for the stars for its 2027 “Catlendar” and is inviting cat lovers throughout the Keys and beyond to submit...

Iconic Key Largo eatery Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen celebrates 50 years

Let’s start with the pie. Even if Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen was just known for its award-winning Key lime pie — rather than also being...

In Pictures: Stand-up paddlers take to Florida Bay for the Special Olympics State Invitational

Roughly 80 athletes from 11 Florida counties jumped on their paddleboards, setting out on the bayside waters of Islamorada for the Florida Special Olympics...

Upper Keys BPW scholarship program seeks women wanting to advance their careers

Upper Keys Business and Professional Women (BPW) is accepting applications for its fall adult women's scholarship program. The program awards up to $1,500 per...

It’s officially Pawsitive Beginnings Day in the Keys

Hi friends! Reef the Fox here, reporting on a matter of great civic importance. Today, Aug. 27 is officially Pawsitive Beginnings Day in Monroe...