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NIGHT IN WHITE GALA SUPPORTS ALLIGATOR REEF LIGHTHOUSE RESTORATION

A community decked in white and silver attire enjoyed an evening on Islamorada’s Tea Table Key on Nov. 15, all to support a multi-million-dollar...
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ISLAMORADA SELECTS MAYOR; COUNCIL DELAYS AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT OVER BASEBALL FIELD UPGRADES

Islamorada Village Council members unanimously approved Don Horton as mayor for the upcoming year during a Dec. 9 meeting at the Founders Park Community...
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LIGNUMVITAE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATES HOLIDAYS & HISTORY

Some 250 Keys residents and visitors participated in the annual Lignumvitae Christmas celebration at Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park on Dec. 6.  The secluded island...
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RECEPTION SET FOR ISLAMORADA’S FIRST ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM

The Village of Islamorada will hold a celebration of the first Art in Public Buildings exhibit on Friday, Dec. 19 from 5 to 6...
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SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS MAKE THEIR ROUNDS IN ISLAMORADA

Santa and Mrs. Claus made their rounds in Islamorada on the evening of Dec. 14. Guided by lighted and decorated Islamorada Fire Rescue trucks,...
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TOYS, TOYS, TOYS: LOCAL DRIVE SHOWS UP IN A BIG WAY FOR UPPER KEYS...

A group of elves went to work opening large black bags filled with dolls, cars, trinkets, basketballs and more for Keys kids ahead of...
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FORMER ISLAMORADA VILLAGE MAYOR BOB JOHNSON PASSES AWAY

U.S. Air Force veteran and former Islamorada Mayor Robert “Bob” Johnson passed away at the age of 82 on Dec. 15.  Born in Detroit, Michigan...
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RECAPPING A BUSY 2025 FOR ISLAMORADA VILLAGE GOVERNMENT

Islamorada kicked off 2025 with some shakeups in government, specifically with the village manager’s resignation and a councilman’s abrupt exit. Selection of a new...
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RECEPTION CELEBRATES FIRST VILLAGE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

By Jill Miranda Baker A modest audience of artists and community members came together on a recent Friday to celebrate the opening of the first...
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS BOOST UPPER KEYS FOOD PANTRIES

The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys’ Upper Keys Advisory Council recently awarded three grants for $5,000 each to strengthen local food pantries, which...