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KEY LARGO TORNADOES TEAR UP THE GRIDIRON IN INAUGURAL SEASON

A bit of history was made in the Upper Keys early August when a group of middle school athletes strapped their new helmets and took to the...
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KEYS WEEKLY EDITOR CELEBRATES 5TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A FOND LOOK BACK

A lot has transpired in the Florida Keys since my first day on the job with the Keys Weekly Newspapers five years ago.  Nov. 1, 2018 marked the...
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BEATS BY THE BAY & BACON FEST MAKE FOR A BUSY WEEKEND IN ISLAMORADA

Activities in Islamorada are ramping up, as the beats along Florida Bay return to Founders Park on Friday, Nov. 3. And wafts of bacon will fill Islamorada’s...
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KEY PLAYERS’ COMEDY PRODUCTION WILL LEAVE THE AUDIENCE LAUGHING

Collapsing sets, prop flops and actors forgetting their lines: it's a recipe for chaos and, of course, laughter.  "It's a play-within-a-play and everything that can go wrong, does...
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BEST OF UPPER KEYS VOTES ARE IN; WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED NOV. 11

For the last 18 days, finalists for the 2023 Best of Upper Keys vied for votes as community members from the Keys and various parts of the...
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‘LIVING IN HARMONY’ ART SHOW OPENS IN KEY LARGO

The Florida Keys Council of the Arts is holding its 2024 members show, “Living in Harmony,” with opening receptions in Key Largo on Thursday, Nov. 2 and...
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‘LIVING IN HARMONY’ ART SHOW OPENS IN KEY LARGO

The Florida Keys Council of the Arts is holding its 2024 members show, “Living in Harmony,” with opening receptions in Key Largo on Thursday, Nov. 2 and...
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KEYS EATS: BAYSIDE GOURMET’S BRUSCHETTA IS A MUST TRY

This heavenly antipasto dish is spelled bruschetta and pronounced "bruu-skeh-tuh."   Traditionally, you take a slice of bread or baguette, grill or toast it, rub a garlic clove all...
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HABITAT’S NEWEST AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT BRINGS A HOMEBUYER OPPORTUNITY

Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys announces the final days to submit program screening forms for Gardenia Place, its newest affordable housing project in Islamorada. The program...
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OBITUARY: TOMAR GROSS

Tomar Gross passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at his home in Tavernier. He was born Feb. 22, 1973 in Santa Ana, California. He served in...