TOP 2023 STORIES IN THE UPPER KEYS
There were migrant landings and controversial projects in the Upper Keys. A familiar strip club said “goodbye” while a no-name storm said “hello.” Major milestones were witnessed...
PUBLIC WORKSHOPS HIGHLIGHT REDESIGN EFFORTS FOR HARRY HARRIS PARK IN TAVERNIER
Monroe County will hold two public workshops for feedback on potential redesign efforts for the Harry Harris Park in Tavernier to make it more resilient and improve...
FORMER TEACHER, ALEXANDRIA SUAREZ, VIES FOR SCHOOL BOARD SEAT
A parent of six kids, a teacher of 10 years and a current prosecutor for the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office is putting her name forth for...
TACKLING TRAFFIC ON U.S. 1: COUNTY HAS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STATE OFFICIALS
Florida Department of Transportation’s new district secretary, Stacy Miller, joined Monroe County Commissioners on Sept. 15 to discuss her plans for the future of the FDOT.
Miller attended...
Cuban artist Carmen Kelley enjoys life through vibrant art
Have you ever entered a room and felt the energy? It may happen with people or the smell of a delicious dinner cooking, but in this case,...
KEY LARGO BRIDGE RUN JUST 2 WEEKS AWAY
Hundreds of runners near and far descended upon Key Largo’s Jewfish Creek Bridge for a scenic race entering the Florida Keys in 2019. A COVID-19 pandemic canceled...
ROAD FLOODING RETURNS TO UPPER KEYS COMMUNITY
Water recently returned to the streets of Key Largo’s Stillwright Point community, but not to the level residents witnessed in years past.
Vehicles and delivery trucks traversed up...
IN PICTURES: RUNNERS & WALKERS CONQUER KEY LARGO BRIDGE RUN
More than 300 runners took to the starting line as the sun began to rise in the Florida Keys for the 11th First State Bank Key Largo...
KEY LARGO’S OCEAN STUDIES SCHOOL MARINE LAB NAMED TO HONOR LIFE OF PASCAL WEISBERGER
Ocean Studies Charter School students gathered in the back courtyard facing the marine science lab. On the window next to the door were a painted jellyfish and...
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK: KEYS RESIDENTS SUPPORT KEY LARGO BUSINESSES THROUGH CHALLENGING TIMES
Vehicles lined the road outside Key Lime Products in Key Largo on Jan. 22. Patrons believed it to be a yard sale of some sort at Violet...
