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IN PICTURES: UPPER KEYS STUDENTS SIGN CONTRACTS FOR TAKE STOCK PROGRAM

Forty-two scholars from Florida Keys schools recently signed contracts for participation in the Take Stock in Children program, providing students with mentoring, educational support...

TODAY: MOTE OCEAN FEST BRINGS EDUCATION & EXCITEMENT

Community members and visitors are invited to join Mote Marine Laboratory’s team of scientists and educators to celebrate the ocean for Mote’s Ocean Fest...
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11TH ANNUAL KEY LARGO BRIDGE RUN BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY

Runners and walkers will get a view unlike any other as they head over the iconic Jewfish Creek Bridge during the First State Bank...
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Ceremony in Key Largo honors veterans

Veterans from various military branches, dignitaries, first responders and the community gathered to honor and recognize the sacrifices of those who served to protect...
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FROM THE FAMOUS FOX: COFFEE SUPPORTS CAUSE & DIVING INTO CORAL RESTORATION

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with another weekly edition of “Reef’s Report.” I hope everyone had a great Halloween. Our human mom gave...
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UPPER KEYS GARDENERS CREATE PARADISE WITH AIR PLANTS

David Adamusko and Lindi Mallison live in a house on a canal in the Upper Keys with an expansive and eye-catching garden that can...
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IN PICTURES: COMMUNITY CLEANUP NETS 800 LBS. OF DEBRIS AT TAVERNIER PARK

Various community and environmental organizations gathered at Tavernier’s Harry Harris Park for a debris cleanup for International Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 18. Joining...
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FORSTER MEMORIAL PARK: LOCAL FAVORITE GETS NAMED AFTER THE LATE COUNTY COMMISSIONER

A small Key Largo Park has a new name in honor of the late Mike Forster.  At a recent meeting, Monroe County commissioners approved renaming...
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CORAL SHORES STUDENTS RESTOCKS HIGH SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY

Coral Shores High School students within Rotary’s Interact Club stood outside Tavernier’s Winn Dixie on the afternoon of Oct. 23, collecting food items for...
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IN PICTURES: CORAL SHORES HOMECOMING HOMECOMING PARADE

Coral Shores students decorated vehicles and put on costumes as they paraded up the Old Highway for the homecoming parade on Oct. 15. Parents...