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ELECTED

When Ron Martin announced his retirement, Sue Woltanski, a Tavernier resident, threw her hat in the ring. She ran unopposed and was essentially elected...
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Dan Schwab

Dan Schwab’s sense of humor is the unique, quick-witted kind only comedians and cartoonists possess, which is probably how he came to be both. He’s...
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The Most Loved Man in Marathon – Veterinarian Mike Dunn celebrates 20 years

You know that warm glow you get after talking to certain persons? Well, veterinarian Mike Dunn has that effect on people — you walk...
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Mike Shipley – Hiker, photographer, gracious innkeeper

Palm trees line the Island Bay Resort’s brick paver drive from U.S.1 to the Florida Bay — providing a welcomed respite from the blazing...
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‘Success comes from hard work’

On June 29, Jill Cranney-Gage was inducted as Key West Rotary’s 103rd president. But her hats are ever-changing. As the assistant finance director at...
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The Zumba Guy – Dance has no language

Juan Carlos Mora is known around town as “JC” and “the Zumba guy.” “I don’t even think anyone even knows my real name,” he...
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Reigning Champ

Stephanie Harper started in the local brewing scene eight years ago with a small home brew system and a big dream. Eight years later...
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Testimony of Mercy

Mercy Hiller has done what most of us dream of: she honored her mother in the most profound way and, in doing so, has...
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‘CAPTAIN MORGAN’ KEEPS BUSY

For someone who is semi-retired, Doug Morgan is a busy man. He usually spends his mornings at the gym, watches over a couple properties,...
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The Littlest Lazcos

Miracles happen every day, but some miracles are years in the making. Key Largo’s David and Lindsey Lazcos had been trying to start a...