Snaps of a sunset with colorful clouds and a glass-like ocean aren’t the only ones that best capture the Florida Keys. The Keys Weekly’s photographers captured some breathtaking moments and joyful occasions around the community in 2023.
KIDS SAIL AWAY
Keys Weekly freelancer Jacqueline Hale captured this young sailor competing on an Optimist boat during the 14th Buccaneer Blast Regatta in Key Largo in February.
Keys Weekly’s art columnist William DePaula not only had the chance to speak with photographer Felipe Correa about his abilities to capture a wild and magical natural environment, but DePaula was able to receive this amazing image from Correa of a Great White egret.
MISS CORAL SHORES CROWNED
Keys Weekly’s Doug Finger snapped the moment when senior Leyla Ochoa received the Miss Coral Shores crown during the event’s 70th running on April 21.
100-DAY UNDERWATER STAY
Keys Weekly freelancer Zack Woltanski snapped this moment, when ex-Navy veteran and University of South Florida researcher Joseph Dituri surfaced from MarineLab’s Jules’ Lodge after successfully completing a 100-day stay beneath the depths.
FOURTH FESTIVITIES
Doug Finger captured this dog going on a fun ride during the annual Fourth of July parade in Key Largo.
YOUNG OFFICER MEETS HEROES
Doug Finger snaps a jubilant 6-year-old Jorge La Rosa with Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies during National Night Out in August.
LIGHT SHINES BRIGHT
Florida Keys News Bureau’s Andy Newman sent his drone high to grab a picture of Alligator Reef Lighthouse lit on the evening of Oct. 6.
IGUANA TREE TOPPER
Local photographer Javier Exposito captured quite a moment during Light Up Key Largo’s tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 18. Atop the tree hung an iguana, serving as the unofficial topper.
FIREWORKS ILLUMINATE FLORIDA BAY
Keys Weekly’s photographer David Gross sent his drone into the nighttime sky to capture the fireworks during the annual Key Largo Boat Parade.
