Early-morning humidity on Duck Key challenged runners and walkers to “sweat it out” – some in just shorts, others in full firefighting gear – to complete Hawks Cay’s Heroes Salute 5K on the morning of Aug. 30. The jaunt through the streets of the Middle Keys island is an annual highlight of the resort’s Heroes Salute Weekend, a three-day celebration of activities and special rates to honor the sacrifices made by the military, first responders and health care workers. Following the race, a Touch-A-Truck event in the parking lot of Angler and Ale Restaurant gave young ones a chance to get up close with the machines that keep their communities safe.
Photos by ROSS SMITH/Keys Weekly
