ISLAMORADA AUTHOR FINDS PARADISE AND SUCCESS
Islamorada’s Macy Butler remembers a seventh-grade writing task. While assigned a simple essay by her teacher, Butler wasn’t satisfied with writing just a few paragraphs.
“I remember my...
BARGES BYPASS BRIDGES: BUSINESS FINDS A WAY ON DUCK KEY
There’s a popular meme (internet joke) with a man holding up a finger to his forehead, a knowing Mona Lisa smile on his face. It reads, “Modern...
Rare And Endangered: The Florida Panther And Us
“How America’s most endangered cat could help save Florida.”
The headline in National Geographic (NatGeo)’s latest feature on the rare and endangered Florida panther kindles an ambitious hope...
Student of the Week: Eric Cline
The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Ocean Studies Charter School faculty and staff in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on...
UPPER KEYS WEEKLY’S SPORTS STANDOUT
The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with the Coral Shores’ Athletic Department to highlight this week’s “Canes Sports Standout.” Recipients are chosen on qualifications of...
Community helps boy with cerebral palsy enjoy a swing at the park
Five-year-old Blake Pera loves the park and a swing at the playground. Just ask his mom, Jessica, and babysitter, Rebecca Rowe.
The Pera family moved to Key Largo...
Village council approves consultant to assist with Fills master plan
Orange cones remain positioned on the Fills as part of a temporary control measure the village of Islamorada implemented upon securing state approval to manage the three...
COLLEGE CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES WITH FALL OPENING NOT FAR OFF
A milestone in expanding higher education in the Upper Keys was reached on March 11. College of the Florida Keys administrators, staff and board members gathered with...
TERMS COULD BE LONGER, AND STAGGERED, ON ISLAMORADA DAIS
Changes could be coming to the number of years an Islamorada council member serves in office. Seats could also be staggered to avoid a complete change on...
Coral Shores grad overcomes hurdles, works to support community in time of need
Going from high school to the real world can carry a host of challenges, but it tends to also see triumphs. In the Upper Keys, look no...