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Keys Weekly
Published September 04Top 10: The worst fantasy football punishments for last-place finishers
When you put a bunch of football-crazed lunatics together, the hijinks and hilarity don’t stop. With the close of the NFL preseason on Aug. 29, it’s officially time for devout Fantasy Football players to ignore their families, jobs and just about anything else for the next four…
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Published September 04Clash of Chins: Best Beard finalists make their case as Best of Marathon voting concludes
We’re so glad we added this category. Three of the Middle Keys’ most magnificent manes are going whisker-to-whisker for Best Beard supremacy in the 2026 Best of Marathon Awards. In a showdown some are calling “comparable to Brady vs. Manning” or “Tyson vs. Holyfield, but with…
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Published September 04Baby’s Coffee prompts a happy buzz with new Old Town location
A buzzy chatter filled Baby’s Coffee Tuesday afternoon on Fleming Street, where curious customers were delighted to find the long-awaited downtown location open, inviting and serving the premium, high-mountain-grown coffee that has been satisfying Key West’s and the Lower Keys’…
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Published September 04Four decades in, swim lessons remains Colleen Hammon’s calling
“I wanna do it again!” Those are the words repeated over and over as Clayton Dickerson, age 2, did the “Tigger Down” exercise during a recent swim lesson with Colleen Hammon at the Ron Levy Aquatic Center pool at Founders Park. With the Tigger Down exercise, Hammon pushes him…
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Published September 04New traffic light coming to north end of College Road on Stock Island
To anyone who spends their days at the golf club, the college or the hospital, this one’s for you. Crews are installing a new traffic light at the north end of College Road, where it intersects with U.S. 1 across from Beach Weekend Marina. No more waiting impatiently to turn left…
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Published September 04TDC to fund Florida Keys fireworks displays in 2027 and beyond
Fireworks shows across the Florida Keys are getting a boost from the Monroe County Tourist Development Council in 2027 and beyond. At the council’s Aug. 24 meeting, members voted unanimously to set aside $25,000 per year for each of its five tourism districts to help pay for…
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Published September 04Key West swimmers dive into the season with a pair of home meets
Key West dove into its season with a pair of home swimming meets on Aug. 28 and 29. For their home opener, the Conchs dispatched the Pirates of Port Charlotte in both boys and girls competition. The Lady Conchs outscored the Pirates 81-23, with strong times and performances from…
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Published September 04Founders baseball field project secures permit
Work to upgrade the baseball field at Islamorada’s Founders Park is up to the plate. Islamorada Manager Ron Saunders said the village issued a permit to the Monroe County School District’s contractor, Keystar, to begin the removal of the existing natural grass field and fencing.…
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Published September 03Just a Few Friends festival offers Jimmy Buffett film & new events
The life and legacy of Jimmy Buffett will be honored Sept. 3-7 in Key West, where the singer-songwriter developed the “tropical rock” style and carefree persona that made him a world-renowned musical icon. “Just a Few Friends Key West” will feature events including a “second…
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Published September 03Conchs & ’Canes football battle loaded opponents as Marathon preps for spring rematch
Key West football got off to a late start on Aug. 28 as the Conchs awaited what was scheduled to be a 7 p.m. kickoff against the Tigers of Palmetto High School. It turned out to be a late night for both teams, especially the Tigers, who made the trip to the Southernmost City from…
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Published September 03State orders removal of plate cameras used to fight crime, locate the missing
For decades, law enforcement agencies in Florida have utilized a key piece of equipment to track and arrest criminals. They’re known as automated license plate readers, and they’re even used to help locate an abducted child, a missing elderly person or stolen car. Ongoing…
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Published September 03SPCA does way more than adoptions; also handles county’s animal control
By Mandy Miles & Alex Rickert A proposal to lower taxes should be an easy sell for the politicians and advocates pitching Amendment 3, the sweeping new property tax policy that voters will approve or reject on the Nov. 3 ballot. Voting “yes” to lower taxes would seem a…