3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (269+ words) A pre-meeting reception on Sept. 8 heralded the Sept. 9 retirement of the Monroe County School Board’s longest-tenured member, as staff, friends and board members past and present gathered at Marathon High School to celebrate John Dick. The outgoing chair has been…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (201+ words) They’re the first ones to the scene of an accident on the road or a health incident at home. On water and land, the Florida Keys’ first responders are at the top of their game when called on to assist…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (282+ words) The former president of the College of the Florida Keys is contesting his July 20 termination, and has requested an administrative hearing so a judge can review the circumstances of his firing and the actions the school’s board of trustees took…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (456+ words) Our neighbor of the week is Cathy Brewer, a dog lover and Key Largo resident. She is an executive board member with MarrVelous Pet Rescues, a foster-based animal rescue and adoption not-for-profit organization serving the Florida Keys, as well as…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (434+ words) HEATHER ROUSESea Level Spa What is your favorite thing about living in the Keys? Definitely paddleboarding through the crystal-clear water with my Bengal cat along for the ride. I love being able to look down and see the incredible sea…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (382+ words) Florida’s student-athletes may be focused on wins, times and personal bests, but behind every practice and competition is another priority: getting them home safely. Coaches also maintain CPR and AED training, with many having additional first-aid preparation. At public high…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (399+ words) Our neighbor of the week is Melissa Hager who works at Irie Island Eats and says her family is the center of her heart. She’s played violin and piano all her life, and her love of music defines her. How…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (244+ words) The next talk in the 35th annual lecture series, “A Delicate Balance of Nature,” will highlight how outdoor learning can influence ocean conservation. Hosted by the Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (423+ words) Our Neighbor of the Week is Jennifer Naset, who manages her family’s Birkenstock store in Marathon. When she’s not in the store she enjoys fixing up her house and spending time with her husband and son. She loves getting ice…...