Tag: Upper Keys

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TRAVIS PASTRANA PERFORMS DRIFT STUNTS DURING VIDEO SHOOT IN THE KEYS

Professional motorsports competitor and stuntman Travis Pastrana brought the stunts and action not normally seen on U.S. 1 on Jan. 20. A portion of U.S....
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MARINE MAJOR STARTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR UPPER KEYS STUDENTS

Coral Shores 1991 graduate Jason Kendall knows what it feels like to graduate without receiving a load of scholarships. A resident of Key Largo,...
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POPULAR ISLAMORADA BOAT LAUNCH NEARS COMPLETION

Almost a year has passed since the closure of a launching point at Indian Key Fill in Islamorada. The area, used by boaters and...
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FORMER AID TO COUNTY MAYOR TAKES NEW JOB AS ASSISTANT TO ISLAMORADA MANGER

A familiar face in Florida Keys government has landed a new job with the village of Islamorada. A former executive aide to Michelle Coldiron, Katie...
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$8,500 IN FEDERAL FUNDING SUPPORTS ISLAMORADA’S HISTORY & DISCOVERY CENTER

Florida Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), has awarded Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation (FKHDF), which...
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FROM THE FAMOUS FOX: CORAL SET TO MAKE SECOND PUBLIC APPEARANCE THIS WEEKEND

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with this weeks’ “Reef’s Report.” Can you all believe that the year is almost over? Holy smokes, time...
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IN PICTURES: SNOW MOUND AND PARADE EXCITE HOLIDAY FEST GOERS IN ISLAMORADA

A mountain of snow drew children to Founders Park Beach, while others visited the 35-foot high Christmas tree to play in the “magical” snow...
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY GROUP OPENS NEW CENTER IN ISLAMORADA

After nearly a year since signing off on a contract with the Village of Islamorada, Florida Bay Forever has announced the opening of the...
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LOCAL INSTRUCTOR INTRODUCES AERIAL YOGA TO THE UPPER KEYS

Originally from Georgia, Glenda Renkes always dreamt of living by the water. So, after her two children left the nest, they both gave her...
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ROGO & ROADS: ISLAMORADA READYING FOR BUILDOUT & BIG PROJECTS

Buildout and bringing more road projects to fruition are among the larger issues Keys officials are dealing with as 2021 comes to a gradual...