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NEIGHBOR OF THE WEEK: LYNNE MURPHY

No matter how many individuals appear in the pages of each edition of Keys Weekly, there are always so many more of our community...
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KEY WEST MENORAH LIGHTS THE DARKNESS

A large crowd assembled at Bayview Park on Dec. 14, for the annual City of Key West Menorah lighting ceremony, held just before sunset...
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REEF’S REPORT: NEW K9 ADJUSTS TO WORK AND LIFE ON THE ISLAND

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with a very special “Reef’s Report.” I landed the exclusive first interview with one of the newest members...
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A REIMAGINED HAWK’S CAY MARINA BRINGS THREE DAYS OF FESTIVITIES 

A reimagined Hawks Cay Marina reopened with a chock-full weekend, welcoming the public for three days of celebration from dawn to dusk Dec. 12-14....
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HOOPS ACTION HEATS UP AS TEAMS REACH HALFWAY POINT OF REGULAR SEASON

The Lady Conchs have worked hard in the last few seasons to rebuild their basketball program, and the fruits of their labor are paying...
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: JACK CHAPMAN

Jack ChapmanSophomore, MarathonBasketball Shooting Guard “Jack had a great first quarter of the season. His shooting percentages are elite and his preparation and focus each...
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AGENCIES TEAM UP FOR FLORIDA’S CORAL REEF

Response to the stony coral tissue loss disease in May 2023 led several coral reef and environmental stakeholders to merge their efforts. The Monroe County...
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THE EVOLUTION OF HOLIDAY FOOD (AND WHY OUR GUTS ARE CRYING ABOUT IT)

If you’ve ever sat with your family during the holidays and thought, “What exactly am I eating right now?” congratulations, you’ve lived through the...
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WILD THINGS: STARRING ROSEATE J. SPOONBILL AS HIMSELF

I generally don’t get my local birding information from world-famous authors, beloved by millions. But on occasion I do. For instance, I was at a...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: PEAK SAILFISH SEASON IS HERE

The winter winds have arrived, and with them, the world-renowned sailfish season in Islamorada is officially in full swing.  The bite has been electric, and...