Tag: Islamorada
MAYOR URGES CONSERVATION IN WATER CHALLENGE
A competition is underway among U.S. cities to determine the most “water-wise.”
The Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation runs during April. “My Water Pledge” is a...
Annual Good Friday cross walk held in Upper Keys
Upper Keys congregations gathered for the annual Good Friday cross walk on the morning of Friday, April 2. Following a prayer, a group departed from Spirit and...
Square Grouper A DINING DELIGHT IN ISLAMORADA
A diverse and unique Upper Keys dining experience went next level almost two years ago with a notable restaurant name coming to town.
Boasting strong brand recognition and...
Honoring Frontline Females: GINNY CONE
Arriving in the Keys as the coronavirus pandemic first hit, Ginny Cone, 33, went right to work caring for patients as a nurse at Mariners Hospital.
“I kept...
Indian Key boat ramp closed through summer
The boat ramp at Indian Key Fill, about MM 78.5 along the area known as the Fills, was damaged early in February when a contractor was putting...
Village orders halt to farmers markets, citing health and public safety concerns
Several events deemed as flea markets by the village of Islamorada were recently told to cease immediately due to an ongoing coronavirus pandemic and no issuance of...
Council set to select consultant to help with management plan
A management plan will proceed at the Fills — the popular visitor spot in Islamorada — per an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation that gave...
FDOT cancels elevated walkway following council, community opposition
An elevated walkway over U.S. 1 neared construction next to Islamorada’s Founders Park. Between a village dais united in opposition to the project and public outcry, however,...
VILLAGE LETTER URGES GOVERNOR, FDOT TO HALT BRIDGE PROJECT
A letter sent recently by the Islamorada mayor is urging the Florida governor and the state transportation department to cancel construction of a multi-million-dollar pedestrian bridge over...
Sea Oats undergoes shoreline repair
Keys infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Irma’s wrath continues to see repairs. Road crews continue to repair embankment washouts and shoulder pavement at Sea Oats Beach on Lower...
