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Farnsworth Motorsports/Hancock Claims In For Cocoa Beach
Coming out of the late-April Race World Offshore 7 Mile Offshore Grand Prix in Marathon, Fla., with two damaged engines, the Farnsworth Motorsports/Hancock Claims Consultants team had to scramble to be ready for the next race in Cocoa Beach, Fla. But scramble the team did. Now that Farnsworth Motorsports/Hancock is...
NEW FIRE BOAT PROGRAM APPROVED IN ISLAMORADA
More boats recreating off Islamorada mean the possibility for increasing emergencies on the water. Following years of work to secure a vessel by Fire Rescue, Islamorada council members approved a fire marine emergency response program during a May 7 meeting. While the U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish & Wildlife...
Pascal’s Way scholarship available to graduating seniors
Pascal Weisberger’s short but impactful life was defined by kindness and a passion to help protect the environment and animals. A college scholarship called Pascal’s Way was created to honor his legacy by providing support to youth with a similar philosophy of community service, compassion for others and a commitment to improving the world, as Pascal sought to do. A 5K run/walk on Saturday, May 11, will raise funds for the scholarship program. ...
EARLY CANCELLATIONS ROB COMEBACK ATTEMPTS FOR MARATHON & CORAL SHORES BASEBALL
In another universe, the Marathon Dolphins and Coral Shores Hurricanes did battle last Thursday for a district championship in one of the best in-county baseball matchups in Keys history. In this universe, Mother Nature and the Florida High School Athletic Association had other plans. Coral Shores defeated Somerset South Homestead...
KEYSWIDE BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR MAY 9 IN HONOR OF INJURED DEPUTY
Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Julian Garcia has undergone multiple surgeries since a traffic stop in Islamorada one month ago nearly cost him his life. “I think he’s had like eight surgeries, so he’s in a very difficult state,” said Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay, who talks to Garcia every few days. “He’s in really good spirits considering what he’s going through.”
JEWELRY CONTEST BRINGS DESIGNS TO LIFE FOR DESERVING MOMS
“One day, I decided I wanted to do something for women, mothers. You know it’s the old saying, ‘Without mothers, you can’t have a father.’ There’s no life without the feminine, the feminine is the whole earth and everything around us is the feminine,” said Armando Gonzalez, founder and owner of Blue Marlin Jewelry in Islamorada.
ETHICS COMPLAINT AGAINST ISLAMORADA MAYOR GETS DISMISSED
A state ethics commission dismissed a complaint lodged against Islamorada Mayor Buddy Pinder by a former councilwoman. An investigation found Pinder didn’t use public funds for his 2022 re-election campaign. Filed by Cheryl Meads last fall, the complaint alleged Pinder used a contracted village employee at the time, Carlos...
GO FISHING WITH MOM: MOTHER’S DAY TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Avid family anglers can treat mom to a fun fishing competition that supports a worthy cause May 10-11, during the 18th annual Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys. A captains meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Island...
TAKE ME HOME: ADORABLE FACES ARE WAITING AT THE FKSPCA
Keys Weekly is thrilled each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for their perfect adoption “match” at the Florida Keys SPCA’s Marathon campus – complete with their best qualities, preferences and turnoffs to ensure the best fit. From...
Big donation supports the reef
While Mike Goldberg of Islamorada started out his work life pursuing money — putting in long hours for 12 years offering financial services — now money is pursuing him. Delores Barr Weaver, former co-owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL franchise, is donating $650,000 to I.CARE’s coral reef and sponge restoration efforts after seeing Goldberg on CNN TV in December 2023 as a Hero of the Planet candidate. Due to his...
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