Sisters Margie Schwartz and Rose Duke have created a new gift shop in Islamorada that has a higher purpose. At Me & My Sisters, they donate all of the profits to their two favorite charities -- Caring for Cats and the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center.
Posted - Wednesday, December 03, 2008 02:01 PM EST
It won't be quite the scene Delta Airlines garnered when it began air service to Florida Keys Marathon Airport last year, but Monroe County Airports Director Peter Horton said a small ceremony is planned to welcome Cape Air to the Middle Keys.
Posted - Wednesday, December 03, 2008 07:01 AM EST
At a time when many Floridians are feeling pretty bad about the economy, Andrew Cahn could be the state’s top cheerleader.
Posted - Friday, November 28, 2008 10:07 AM EST
Gov. Charlie Crist says he’s contemplating an emergency freeze on foreclosures for the holidays.
Posted - Friday, November 28, 2008 10:06 AM EST
Mary Zecca and Mike Kirchhoff stand in front of the Tavernier Chevron station that they opened with Mary’s husband, Dennis, in September. The station had closed earlier this year. (Photo by David Ball)
Upper Keys residents Mary Zecca and Mike Kirchhoff knew the current economic conditions didn’t make this the ideal time to start a business venture, particularly one that depends on travelers with money to spend.
Posted - Friday, November 28, 2008 09:58 AM EST
The Southernmost Hotel Collection has just finished a massive renovation on its Southernmost on the Beach property with the addition of 80 luxury guest rooms and a top-to-bottom upgrade on landscaping and amenities.
Posted - Sunday, November 30, 2008 09:36 AM EST
Sometime next weekend, this logo will replace the familiar waves of Marine Bank at its branches throughout the Keys.
Marine Bank customers become Centennial Bank customers starting Dec. 8.
Posted - Sunday, November 30, 2008 09:34 AM EST
The Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce is offering its own take on bingo.
Posted - Sunday, November 30, 2008 09:32 AM EST
The Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce challenges its members on U.S. 1 to outdecorate each other.
Posted - Sunday, November 30, 2008 09:32 AM EST
A Key West medical practice is now part of the University of Miami Health System.
Posted - Sunday, November 30, 2008 09:31 AM EST
