Labor Day Hurricane: 85 years later
Award-winning author and journalist Willie Drye is both fascinated and frightened by hurricanes. On Saturday, Aug. 1, Drye will compare the infamous Labor Day...
Coffee Roasters’ new blend benefits local reefs
Islamorada Coffee Roasters, a boutique coffee truck run by Danny Ganim and Sharon Sealy, has been winning over coffee addicts and aficionados with its...
Islamorada parks, beaches ramps closed to public
To supplement South Florida and Monroe County governmental efforts to reduce the community spread of COVID-19, Islamorada will close all public parks, public beaches,...
Islamorada botanic boutique shares top 10 tips for decorating with plants
Many of us have found ourselves stuck at home with a newfound (forced) motivation to renovate and change things up. Some tried gardening or...
Council to consider second reading of White Marlin swim zone
Creation of a swim zone to mitigate issues at a popular Islamorada sandbar will be heard again during the village council’s meeting on Thursday,...
Personal trainer starts new business, goes virtual for clients
Kara Jaeger knows what it takes for one to reach workout goals. Despite the continuing coronavirus pandemic, the personal trainer is finding a new...
Village cuts Fills parking in half
Activity on the Fills remained quiet during the Fourth of July weekend due to the village’s full closure as a COVID-19 protective measure. The...
GARBAGE GRAB CONCERNS – Village to see if issues resolved with acquisition by new company
Issues in Islamorada surrounding garbage pickup have grown through the years, between missed pickups and frequent truck breakdowns. Village officials’ patience has grown thin...
Village lessens visitors to Fills, takes aim at mini-season
Islamorada Village Council took a step to lessen the number of visitors frequenting the Fills at a July 1 special meeting by agreeing to...
History of Diving Museum Celebrates Active Duty Military this summer
Since opening in 2005, the History of Diving Museum’s founders, Drs. Joe and Sally Bauer, instituted a program to extend free admission to active...
