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Lodging Association’s Annual Hurricane Conference The Lodging Association has once again teamed up with the Monroe County Tourist Development Council to present the 2016 Hurricane …

The CRZBs- at Virgilio’s: Tues. May 24th @9pm The ‘CRZZBs’ return to Virgilio’s “Tuesday League of Crafty Musicians” series, on Tuesday May 24th, at 9 pm, …

Retiring Fire Chief David Fraga Commended The Key West City Commission last night honored Fire Chief David Fraga with the following proclamation. Chief Fraga is …

Monroe County Emergency Management Hosts Hurricane Preparation Exercise MARATHON – With hurricane season’s official start just around the corner on June 1, now is a …

Safe Boating Week Kick Off The Key West Sail and Power Squadron is kicking off Safe Boating Week on Saturday, May 21st at 10:00 a.m. …

May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Key West Mayor Craig Cates on Tuesday declared May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The proclamation was accepted by …

Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Campaign Launched FLORIDA KEYS- In the time it takes to throw in a load of dirty laundry, a child can …

United Way of the Florida Keys Announces 2016-17 Grant Recipients United Way of the Florida Keys has announced that it will distribute a total of …

Redevelopment Groundbreaking Held at Bernstein Park on Stock Island STOCK ISLAND – The Monroe County Commissioners spent the lunch break of their monthly Board of …

EMS Week celebration in the Lower Keys Medical Center lobby Local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams and air-ambulance flight crews came together Wednesday for an …

Sunset show of the season on May 19th 5-7PM @ Salute For the last sunset show of the season,  at the wonderful (& non-corporate!) Salute …

Maritime Day during this week’s City Commission meeting In recognition of the vital role that our merchants and seamen play in Key West’s history, culture …

Lower Keys Medical Center Welcomes Julie Banker as Chief Nursing Officer Julie Banker, RN has joined Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West, Florida as …

Florida’s Professional Sports Teams Meet, Support Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities May 16, 2016 (Clermont, Florida) – Leaders of Florida’s professional sports teams recently gathered in …

Anna Haskins Honored as Monroe County 2015 Employee of The Year KEY WEST – The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners honored Special Needs Coordinator …

Naval Air Station Key West to Change Command June 17 Capt. Bobby J. Baker will relieve Capt. Steven P. McAlearney as Commanding Officer of Naval …

Anne McKee Artist’s Fund Announces 2016 Grand Winners  The Board of Directors of the Anne McKee Artists Fund recently awarded 12 project-based grants to Florida …

The Sheriff’s Office will team up for a cleanup this week On Thursday, May 19th The Sheriff’s Office will team up with residents of Big …

Animal Farm open Sunday The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm is open to the public this Sunday, May 22nd from 1 – 3 p.m. …

Extended Lane Closure at Outbound Triangle & US-1 There will be an extended lane closure beginning at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18  through noon …