LEADERSHIP MONROE COUNTY CELEBRATES GRADUATION FOR CLASS XXXI
A new batch of the Florida Keys’ most dedicated community leaders saw their year-long efforts rewarded as Leadership Monroe County (LMC) celebrated its graduation for Class XXXI...
DESCEND LIKE THE GOOD OL’ DAYS: DEMOS & REEF EXPLORATION HIGHLIGHT VINTAGE DIVE WEEKEND
Double-dose diving, hard hat and helmet demonstrations will be offered at Vintage Dive Weekend. Set for May 4-5, the event hosted by the History of Diving Museum...
HEALING DEN: PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS GETS GRANT FOR NEW THERAPY & COUNSELING FACILITY
The Human-Animal Alliance recently granted Pawsitive Beginnings $10,000 to build a new Human-Animal Alliance Healing Den in Key Largo.
Construction is scheduled for completion this summer, when those...
KEY LARGO CANAL RESTORATION RESTORES WATER QUALITY
Monroe County Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein recently visited Canal 90 between Hilson and Ivanhoe courts in Key Largo to view the canal restoration efforts.
Restoration work includes backfilling...
PASCAL’S WAY 5K SET FOR MAY 11 IN ISLAMORADA
A 5k run and walk to honor the life and legacy of Pascal Weisberger, a young, studious and service-oriented boy who died tragically in 2020, will be...
UPPER KEYS FISHING TOURNAMENT GETS NOVICE ANGLERS ON THE WATER
Novice anglers are invited to fish the non-intimidating “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing” Screamin’ Reels Tournament May 17-19 in Islamorada.
Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies Let’s Go Fishing Foundation,...
FLORIDA KEYS EATS: MORADA BAY BRINGS NEW CHEF & DELECTABLE ENTRÉES
The iconic Morada Bay located at MM 81 has always been more known for their breath-taking views than they have been for their food. I’ll tell you:...
REEL RECS: ‘FERNGULLY’ PROVIDES A CHEERY CONSERVATION REMINDER
Staff from your Monroe County Public Library recommend some of their favorites from the collection.
What: “FernGully: The Last Rainforest” (1992)
Why: Every Earth Day, people are reminded of...
INAUGURAL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT RAISES $16,000 FOR ISLAMORADA FOUNDATION
The inaugural Alma Wealth Open Pickleball Championships were held in March at Gib Reese Park, benefiting the Islamorada Foundation. Some 60 participants, several volunteers, committee persons and...
FORMER POSTCARD INN TRANSFORMS INTO THREE WATERS RESORT IN ISLAMORADA
Three Waters Resort & Marina, formerly Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina, will open to guests in fall 2024. This new, upscale resort is part of the...