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THE MAN WHO HELPED BUILD KEY LARGO PASSES AWAY AT 93

Pastor Ricky Hawkins stood at the pulpit before the congregation at Key Largo’s First Baptist Church. He clenched his fist and shook it.  “Mr. Mitchell understood his reason...
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UPPER KEYS PACK SHOEBOXES FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

On Nov. 5, local churches, Coral Shores Interact Club and a visitor from Wisconsin packed 250 shoeboxes of toys and items for less privileged children across the...
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THESE BEST OF UPPER KEYS FINALISTS HELD THE CROWN FOR A SECOND YEAR

What’s better than one Best of Upper Keys plaque hanging on the wall? Well, two. Thirty-five finalists in this year's Best of Upper Keys successfully defended their...
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KEY LARGO LIGHTS THE HOLIDAYS ON NOV. 18 WITH TREE LIGHTING & NEW ATTRACTIONS

Some holiday season magic is returning to the Upper Keys before Thanksgiving with a visit from Santa Claus and the lighting of “Holly” the Christmas tree during...
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BEST OF UPPER KEYS FIRST TIME WINNERS

Many new names were announced as winners in this year’s Best of Upper Keys awards ceremony on Nov. 11 at Whale Harbor Restaurants & Marina. The first-time...
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KEYS MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMISSIONER PASSES AWAY

Florida Keys Mosquito Control District Commissioner Tom McDonald passed away on Nov. 9 after suffering injuries in a bicycle accident six days earlier while visiting family out...
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SECOND ANNUAL BEST OF UPPER KEYS CROWNS 65 WINNERS

Sixty-five coveted plaques were presented to the upper island chain’s finest businesses, nonprofits and people during the Nov. 11 Best of Upper Keys awards ceremony at Whale...
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IN PICTURES: KEY LARGO HONORS VETERANS

Local veterans from various military branches rose from their seats as the Florida Keys Community Concert Band played the Armed Forces Medley during a Nov. 11 Veterans...
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UPPER KEYS BPW NAMES WOMAN & BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

On Oct. 18, more than 70 honorees, members and guests attended the Upper Keys Business & Professional Women (BPW) Celebration of Working Women at Baker’s Cay Resort...
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A TREK WITH VIEWS: KEY LARGO BRIDGE RUN IS SET FOR DEC. 2

Motorists entering the Florida Keys from the 18-Mile Stretch take in breathtaking views of the island life as they pass over Key Largo’s Jewfish Creek Bridge. It’s...

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