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GOLIATH GROUPER HARVEST SEASON BEGINNING IN 2023, BUT KEYS LARGELY REMAIN OFF LIMITS

Harvesting of goliath grouper will be allowed in state waters, albeit on a limited, regulated basis, beginning in spring 2023. While much of the...
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IN PICTURES: DIVERS REMOVE 388 LBS. TRASH ON TRASH TREK

At Key Dives’ monthly Trash Trek, scuba divers worked together to remove derelict traps, line, anchors and jigs from Islamorada reefs. Their grand total...
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DILLONS PUB WINS ISLAMORADA BARTENDERS SAILFISH OPEN

The 41st annual Islamorada Bartenders Sailfish Open saw Dillons winning first-place and taking the trophy for the second consecutive year.  Starting at the Lorelei Restaurant...
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DIVE REPORT: PIRATES, SLAVERY & SHIPWRECKS

Conditions this past week were very nice. Saturday, especially, was beautiful – with low winds and sunny skies. We took advantage of that nice...
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LOVE & SCUBA: KEY LARGO COUPLE REFLECT ON SCUBA CHARTER SUCCESS

Local residents Glenn Wright and Jill Kuehnert created a unique business model that caters to a personalized scuba experience. They were awarded Tripadvisor Travelers...
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DIVE REPORT: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCUBA CLUB DIVES WITH IDC

This Week’s Dive Report A fine winter week for diving! Conditions were decent this week, and we were out on the water. We had a...
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OVER 200 YOUNG SAILORS EXPECTED FOR ANNUAL KEYS REGATTA

When over 200 sailboats take off at the same time, it is quite a sight, according to Buccaneer Blast Regatta organizer Rosa Lamela. “People need...
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UPPER KEYS HUMANE SOCIETY HOSTS FUNDRAISER FOR NEW BUILDING TO CARE FOR ANIMALS

Veterinarian Michael Claudio delicately picked up a mewling ginger kitten, who had been nestled against her mama on a pile of blankets. A few...

FROM THE FAMOUS FOX: A FANCY MICROSCOPE & RESTORING LOCAL REEFS

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with this week’s “Reef’s Report.” Did you notice I got a new column photo? New Year, new me. I’m...
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BOATS RECEIVE ANNUAL BLESSING AT ISLAMORADA’S WHALE HARBOR ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

Boats large and small made their way to Whale Harbor Channel on the oceanside for the annual Blessing of the Fleet on the morning...