Keys native’s favorite artwork on display at Ocean Sotheby’s gallery
Last week, artist Taylor Hale showed a visitor around his solo exhibition at Ocean Sotheby’s in Islamorada. The space is white and light-filled, and his large, stark,...
Adventurous tale captivates crowd
In 1989, Jack S. Grove discovered the shipwreck of the vessel Acadia at Ducie Atoll, an uninhabited islet and one of four islands in the Pitcairn Island...
Council acts on Fills, Anne’s Beach opens
It was a pretty active year for the village of Islamorada. On the dais, council considered and acted on various quality-of-life issues facing residents. Here are some...
Expansion village-wide begins in February
On Upper Matecumbe, Freebee vehicles stay busy transporting locals and guests from their doorsteps or resorts to restaurants, bars and shops. And come next month, service will...
Interested in serving on council? Step forward
There’s an opening on the Islamorada dais following the recent resignation of Cheryl Meads. Interested village residents now have the opportunity to serve the rest of her...
Utility lines must move for Islamorada pedestrian bridge project, and it’s going to cost
A project to get pedestrians safely across U.S. 1 in Islamorada is set for construction this May. Concerns are arising, however, over the costs associated with the...
From Tibet to the Keys
In late January, Tibetan monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery in South India toured the Keys as part of their annual Sacred Arts Tour, spreading peace and...
Council hears issues at White Marlin Beach
On the bayside in Lower Matecumbe, a sandbar is growing in popularity. As a result, residents living near White Marlin Beach are expressing concern over a situation...
Seven vie for open seats
The 2020 election year is bound to be a busy one with races for federal, state and local offices. In Islamorada, five seats on the dais are...
Marathon, Islamorada declare state of emergency
By Jim McCarthy and Sara Matthis
The city of Marathon and village of Islamorada declared a state of emergency on Monday evening, joining Monroe County and the city...
