LETTER: ISLAMORADA LIBRARY IS REOPENED WITH A REFRESHED LOOK
To the wonderful members of our Islamorada community, on behalf of the Monroe County Public Library Islamorada branch and its staff, I want to...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: SAY ‘NO’ TO MID-DECADE REDISTRICTING IN FLORIDA
Following the example of Texas and at the request of the current administration, Florida is pursuing efforts to redraw our Congressional maps outside of...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FEDERAL AGENCY LAUNCHES KEY DEER RESCUE PROGRAM IT PREVIOUSLY BLOCKED
Dear Editor:
Save Our Key Deer Inc. (SOKD) learned through a social media post that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Key Deer Refuge on...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: COMMUNITY URGED TO TAKE ACTION ON PROPOSED HEALTH AND HUMAN...
In July, Monroe County’s Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) learned that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) was poised to implement a 50% cut...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: WHY FISHING FAMILIES MATTER MORE THAN EVER
Dear Editor:
The Florida Keys are known for their turquoise waters, coral reefs and laid-back charm — but beneath the surface lies a deeper story....
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: THE FIGHT AGAINST MOSQUITOES MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER
Aug. 20 is World Mosquito Day, a date that marks Sir Ronald Ross’ groundbreaking discovery in 1897 that mosquitoes spread malaria.
Globally, the day is...
OFFICIALS OFFER BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIPS ABOUT THREATS
To the editor:
Here are important safety tips for parents, guardians and school supporters.
Every day, thousands of students attend school across our Florida Keys. And...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: COUNTY CUTS LIFELINE BY CANCELING CONCH CONNECT RIDE PROGRAM
Monroe County’s decision to discontinue Conch Connect on Aug.15, is a step backward for our community. This micro-transit service provided over 65,000 rides in...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: MAYOR HENRIQUEZ SHOULD REMOVE VICE MAYOR LISSETTE CAREY
Dear Editor:
It’s been three weeks since the grand jury recommended that Commissioner Lissette Carey resign. Carey immediately made clear she has no intention of...
LETTER: VIETNAM VETERANS RECEIVE A ‘CEREMONY OF GRATITUDE’ IN KEY LARGO
Dear Editor,
The Ceremony of Gratitude presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution, hosted by Italian Food Company owners Tony and Isis Wright and...
