Tag: Monroe County
BOCC dolls out federal grant funds for flood mitigation
At the first BOCC meeting of 2020, the county commissioners authorized Mayor Heather Carruthers to execute funding agreements related to FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance...
MCSO’s Kellenberger promoted; headed to Islamorada patrol division
On Jan. 9, Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay announced the promotion of Sgt. Chuck Kellenberger to the rank of lieutenant.
Kellenberger is to head up...
Sheriff’s office donates $100,000 to college
Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay presented College of the Florida Keys President Jonathan Gueverra with a check for $100,000 last week. The donation will...
Results will determine which flood/sea level projects to prioritize
There might be a new tool in the county’s toolbox against sea-level rise. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is finishing a three-year study...
Ocean Sotheby’s buys Re/Max All Keys in Marathon
On Jan. 2, 2020, Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty announced that Jo Ann Cook along with her Marathon, Florida based team will now operate as...
New romance novel by Weinstein set in Islamorada
A perfect way to start the New Year is to devour a swoon-worthy read with a hot chef set in the beautiful Florida Keys....
Marathon city agenda includes food trucks and mayoral succession
Three Marathon City Council members have added items to the agenda for the next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at...
County prioritizes climate adaptation for new buildings
Climate change, sea level rise, and the future of the Keys were hot button topics at the last BOCC meeting of the year. The...
1,300 building permits hang in the balance
If push came to shove during a hurricane, could we all get out on time? What if there were more people to evacuate? That...
Governor appoints Cates to County Commission
Craig Cates no longer has to mount an election campaign for his County Commission run.
Governor Ron DeSantis called Cates Tuesday morning and, after a...
