Posts in category Community News

Fantasy Fest 2023 kicks off October 20 “Uniforms & Unicorns—200 Years of Sailing into Fantasy” is the official theme for Fantasy Fest 2023–Key West’s annual …

CFK’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy #84 stand at attention in front of CFK’s Upper Keys Center.  CFK graduates law enforcement academy in Upper Keys KEY LARGO, FL, July 20, 2023— The …

SCHOONER WHARF ENTERTAINMENT July 27th – August 2nd, 2023 Andy Westcott Thursday, July 27 – Noon – 5:00 pm Solo acoustic playing current and classic …

THE 34TH ANNIVERSARY HEMINGWAY 5K SUNSET RUN & PADDLEBOARD RACE PRESENTED BY PAPA’S PILAR RUM IS SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 IN KEY WEST, FLORIDA WITH …

SOUL OF KEY WEST , VOLUME I We should begin shipping the new reprint of Soul of Key West, Volume I, in a few days. AVAILABLE NOW! …

Community Foundation Grants $3,000 to Sugarloaf School The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys’ Lower Keys Advisory Council has awarded $3,000 to help fund the …

2023 Mel Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Captain Robert Moran Taffi Fisher, right, daughter of the late treasure hunter Mel Fisher, presents Capt. Bob …

Unseasonably High Temperatures Linked to Early, Active Mosquito Season in Florida Keys OFFICIALS: NOW is Time to FIGHT THE BITE! (Monroe County, Fla)—The Florida Department of Health …

CFK to hold “Fast Track to Fall” personal assistance, incentives for new students $100 Kick-Starter Scholarships, application fees waived KEY WEST, FL, July 13, 2023— The …

Responsible Harvesting Urged During Florida Keys Lobster Season FLORIDA KEYS — The annual two-day spiny lobster sport season and beginning of the traditional lobster harvesting season in the …

Pictured left to right: Community Foundation founder Harvey Server, Carrie Groomes, Foundation board member Bobby Highsmith, CEO Jennifer McComb and founder Shirley Freeman. Carrie Groomes …

Lower Keys Medical Center is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines – Stroke …

Kirsten Burns Named as New Assistant Principal for Marathon High School Kirsten Burns has been selected by Superintendent Theresa Axford to be the assistant principal …

SCHOONER WHARF ENTERTAINMENT July 20th – July 26th, 2023 Sam Carlson Thursday, July 20 – Noon – 5:00 pm NEED ***** Prince Azariyah Thursday, July …

Florida Keys BleachWatch Program offers Citizen Science Training this Saturday at Eco Discovery Center With sea temperatures rising to record highs, Mission: Iconic Reefs coral …

CFK receives final approvals and opens “Pre-req Bootcamp” for new bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Student Education  KEY WEST, FL, July 10, 2023— The College of the …

Excessive Heat Affects South Florida Here’s how to stay cool & safe during these high temperatures Miami, Fla., July 10, 2023 – This week, heat advisories …

CALLING ALL ARTISTS POOLSIDE 2023 Duval Square’s Jag Gallery announces an open call for artists for its ever popular, annual POOLSIDE juried show.  Artists are invited to submit …

Leadership Monroe County Begins Class XXXI Recruitment and Receptions July 18-19-20 Leadership Monroe County invites the public to a social reception and Class XXXI program …

Reef Protection Highlights Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival BIG PINE KEY, Florida Keys — A one-of-a-kind undersea concert spotlighted reef protection Saturday while entertaining divers and …