Village agenda covers water testing
A preview of Islamorada’s Thursday, April 12 council meeting’s agenda shows a light but potentially productive evening in local government.
The council will first determine how best to...
New Menu New Venue
The chance at feasting on an eclectic buffet of fresh fish is closing. Monday, April 16 is the deadline for tickets to Blue Water Surrender’s fifth annual...
Arrive Hungry
There are few places in the Upper Keys that harken back to “good times” as easily as Robbie’s Marina and the Hungry Tarpon Restaurant. For us Conchs,...
The Taco Trinity
¡Andale, Andale, Arriba! It’s almost Cinco de Mayo and the Mexican restaurants of the Upper Keys are prepping their tacos and tequila with much anticipation. No other...
We have a winner
Junior Sophie Williams is crowned the 65th annual Miss Coral Shores. Ten contestants vied for the crown on April 28 at the Coral Shores High School Performance...
EIGHT IS ENOUGH
On Thursday, May 24, eight Island Christian School seniors will receive their diplomas, flip their tassels, and begin the next chapter of their young lives. In honor...
Local rescues 5 children from capsized boat
A Key Largo man responded quickly to save the lives of 5 children who capsized their vessel in the Florida Bay on June 6.
At around noon, John...
‘Let the Voters Decide’ – Council term limits on November ballot
Islamorada’s village council voted 4-1 to add a referendum vote onto November’s ballot, allowing residents to decide if council members will serve four-year staggered terms starting in...
FDOT to unveil pedestrian bridge design
State officials will present the design for a pedestrian bridge over U.S.1 at an Islamorada Village Council meeting next week.
Vice Mayor Deb Gillis expects a light attendance...
LOCAL CHATTER
In November of 2019 the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin construction on a permanent elevated pedestrian bridge at the entrance of Founders Park. “The proposed...
