Local law enforcement and first responders showcased their vehicles and equipment as they met with the local community for National Night Out on Aug. 1 at Founders Park in Islamorada and Key Largo Park. Children grabbed the wheel of parked police cruisers while others toured fire rescue vehicles. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation officers brought wildlife for attendees to hold. The evening included food, entertainment and some bonding with sheriff’s deputies and first responders in the community.
Photos by Doug Finger and Lisa Feliciano.
Woods Strain 4, dawns a S.W.A.T helmet while visiting with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Lt. Charlene Sprinkle with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office places a toy badge on Eileen Jacobson, 5, during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Andrea Brawner, 4, shows off a replica dog tag given to her by members of American Legion Post 145, Islamorada.
Marion Maybank, 9, pets a baby alligator held by Florida Fish and Wildlife Officer Alex Oravec.
Local children check out an Islamorada Fire Rescue vehicle.
Sheriff Rick Ramsay with deputies of the Key Largo district.
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation officers attend National Night Out at Key Largo Park.
Sebastian Rivera, 7, touches a baby alligator held by a Florida Fish and Wildlife officer during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Sheriff Rick Ramsay with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, at right, attends National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Andrea Brawner, 4, visits with American Legion Post 145 Islamorada, FL during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger
Area children, families and community members visit with first responders during National Night Out at Founders Park in Islamorada Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger