Utility lines must move for Islamorada pedestrian bridge project, and it’s going to cost
A project to get pedestrians safely across U.S. 1 in Islamorada is set for construction this May. Concerns are arising, however, over the costs...
MCSO’s Kellenberger promoted; headed to Islamorada patrol division
On Jan. 9, Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay announced the promotion of Sgt. Chuck Kellenberger to the rank of lieutenant.
Kellenberger is to head up...
Ralphie Bra/Pub/Poker Walk to take place Jan. 26
The 12th annual Ralphie Bra/Pub/Poker Walk will take place in Key Largo on Sunday, Jan. 26. The 5-mile fundraiser takes place between Sharkey’s Pub...
Dive instructor prepares youths for success with scuba
Daniel Blezio uses scuba diving to give local youths a path forward. Through a scholarship by Neptune Scuba Ventures, Blezio’s Key Largo-based company, the...
CRF, Mote kick up restoration efforts in 2019
Sometimes, the news from the reef can feel heavy and hopeless. Between record coral bleaching, overuse of ocean resources, toxic runoff, and now a...
BUILDING, SUPPORTING AND EXCELING IN 2019
From construction of new affordable housing units to funding to save the coral reef tract, Upper Keys Weekly is looking back to some of...
Youths take a stand for their future
From the “Big Apple” to Big Pine, young people are fed up. They’re angry about what the climate crisis means for their futures, they’re...
Forster named Mayor – Legalizing golf carts discussed
Before digging into the agenda, nominations for leadership positions on the Islamorada dais were unanimously passed during the Dec. 12 meeting at Founders Park...
Bogus letter claims Mooney, supporters under investigation
A letter targeting a state representative candidate and his supporters is fake, per the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office.
Just last week, six supporters of...
Upper Keys community remembers captain who lived big and loved hard
On Nov. 18, the Keys lost one of its own. Jeffrey Leonia, 24, was beloved by all who met him. He grew up on...
