COLLEGE’S UPPER KEYS CENTER SET FOR AUGUST OPENING
Students attending the College of the Florida Keys’ Upper Keys Center in the fall will have a new building to study in. Construction progresses at the site,...
NEW ISLAMORADA MANAGER SIGNS $169,500/YEAR CONTRACT
New Islamorada Village Manager Gregory Oravec listened intently and jotted notes as the dais discussed various issues, such as wastewater, during a June 3 meeting inside the...
IN PHOTOS: CELEBRATING UPPER KEYS DADS
In recognition of Father’s Day on June 20, the Keys Weekly spoke to several loved ones to hear about the most important men in their lives.
He’s always...
Key Largo students receive ‘KAPOW’ awards
Key Largo School eighth grade graduates Sasha Gadea and Connor Dixon received special awards from Learning for Success, Inc. (LFS) through its Kids and the Power of Work...
VILLAGE ATTORNEY RECOGNIZED FOR PROTECTING HOME RULE
Legislative session in Tallahassee brought various attempts to preempt local decision making on several fronts. With help from the Florida League of Cities and local officials and...
TRANSGENDER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE RECEIVES LOVE AND SUPPORT DURING PRIDE MONTH
A small scholarship ceremony took place on June 2 at the beginning of Pride month. This was not an unusual occurrence, considering that Florida Keys’ high schools...
JULY FOURTH FESTIVITIES RETURN TO UPPER KEYS
Fourth of July celebrations are coming back to the Upper Keys following a year that saw little to no festivities due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In Key Largo,...
UPPER KEYS BPW INSTALLS NEW BOARD
After more than a year of virtual meetings, the Upper Keys Business & Professional Women (BPW) met in person to conduct its annual meeting recently in Islamorada.
Over...
UPPER KEYS LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM SWEPT THE SEASON TO BECOME CHAMPIONS OF THEIR DIVISION
Upper Keys Little League team the Cubs had a “jump-for-joy” moment upon finishing their season 15-0 on May 22 to become champions in their division, which was...
UPPER KEYS MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES
Islamorada and Key Largo community members took time to remember fallen service members on Memorial Day. In Islamorada, the Matecumbe Historical Trust held its annual ceremony at...
