TUESDAY AUG 3 – MEET YOUR LOCAL COPS & FIRST RESPONDERS AT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT ACROSS THE KEYS

Artie, then 6 years old, practices his “cop” voice over the squad car’s loudspeakers at the 2019 National Night Out in Marathon. WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

At four locations up and down the Florida Keys on Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Key West Police Department are hosting an event called National Night Out. The public is invited to meet local first responders, military and community partners. At this free, child-friendly event, attendees can visit displays of boats, vehicles and equipment; collect handouts; and enjoy food. Radio 92.7 will be broadcasting live. The event is designed to promote community spirit and awareness to combat crime. The four locations are: Bayview Park in Key West, Aviation Hangar in Marathon, Founders Park in Islamorada and Key Largo Community Park.