Tag: Monroe County
Taking a journey others cannot
Pair aims to raise awareness
Mary Wittman knew that she had to do something more than just give money to a cause that was near to her heart.
She...
Water quality improvements continue
Sanctuary Advisory Council gets behind FWC pilot program
Since June, the county's Marine Resources Director Rich Jones has spoken to countless stakeholders about the nearly quarter million dollars...
Veteran’s Day Parade in Marathon Nov. 5
Round up the family and join the Veteran’s Council in honoring our veterans on November 5. The parade route will be on US 1, from the Boot...
Cates and Yaniz Win!
Election day in Key West started with a steady rain that slowed turnout, but by the time polls closed, nearly 40 percent of the voters in New Town Key West elected first time candidate Tony “Fat” Yaniz to the Key West City Commission.
Aultman Construction closing its doors
After 41 years in business, a pillar of the local construction industry will be hanging up his hard hat and focusing his energy on improving his golf game.
Stanley Switlik Elementary welcomes new principal
Dr. Lesley Salinero returns after previous post
A native of Tampa, Dr. Lesley Salinero has been with the Monroe County school district for 22 years. She has 11...
Huergo retires from helm of Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys
Young hired as new executive director
Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys has announced that Lili Huergo, Executive Director, is retiring.
After four years of service, she expressed,...
State GAL Executive Director visits Monroe volunteers
Abramowitz takes time to hear concerns
The third time was a charm for Alan Abramowitz.
The seasoned juvenile justice attorney and long-time program head for the state’s Department of...
Project Idle Hands
Dombroski and Davis Setting the Tone for Our Teens
“When I was a little boy my grandmother would say, ‘An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.’ What we...
Calm Seas
This past week, our local waters have definitely calmed down to our normal summer time pattern. The wind that made lobstering difficult for the two-day mini season...