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KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SPONSORS FIVE FIREWORK DISPLAYS THROUGHOUT THE FLORIDA KEYS

For the second year in a row, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved Key West International Airport’s sponsorship of five Independence Day fireworks displays throughout the Florida Keys. Funds will be drawn from the airport&...

FIREWORKS: LEAVE IT TO THE PROFESSIONALS & REMINDERS FOR PERMITTING

 The Monroe County Fire Marshal’s Office wants everyone to have a fun and, most importantly, a safe 4^th of July weekend. Please leave firework displays to the professionals.

“Discharge of fireworks can lead to loss of life and ...

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BREAKS GROUND AT ‘BELL HAVEN’ IN MARATHON WITH MONROE COUNTY LAND AUTHORITY

Monroe County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron joined Monroe County Land Authority Executive Director Christine Hurley and Senior Property Acquisition Specialist Mark Rosch on Thursday at the Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys groundbreaking at Bell Ha...

MALCOM SUCCEEDS HAMBRIGHT AS COUNTY’S LEAD HISTORIAN; WILL HEAD HISTORY CENTER

When long-time Monroe County Historian Tom Hambright retired earlier this year, the community wondered what would be next for the library’s Florida History Department. Monroe County welcomes veteran Florida Keys historian Dr. Corey Malcom of Key...

KEVIN KOPP, CUDJOE KEY TRANSFER STATION, NAMED COUNTY'S EMPLOYEE OF THE FIRST QUARTER 2022

Kevin Kopp, who works the scale at the Cudjoe Key Transfer Station for the Solid Waste Department, was named Monroe County’s employee of the first quarter for 2022. On Wednesday in Key West, he was recognized by the Board of County Commissioners...

KEY LARGO: HARRY HARRIS PARK BEACH AREA & PLAYGROUND CLOSED FOR BEACH JETTY REPAIRS

The beach area and playground at Harry Harris Park in Key Largo is closed for repairs and will remain closed until the construction of the beach jetty is completed. The boat ramp and ballfields will remain open.

“The County understands that any cl...

MONROE COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM & SATELLITE OFFICE HOURS REMINDERS

If you are a Veteran and need transportation to and from medical appointments at or around the Miami VA Hospital, Monroe County Veterans Affairs offers round trip transportation Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for scheduled appointments. Transportation...