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fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

I've Visited the Florida Keys for 27 Years-and This Is the Most Charming Small Town in the Region

Tavernier Key offers historic Old Florida charm, scenic ocean views, close-knit local community, and notable historic inns such as the Coconut Palm Inn.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Immigration raids and tariffs threaten to sink Florida Keys lobster industry

A long day means heading out to the Gulf of Mexico at 1 a.m. and returning at 6 p.m., after hauling and resetting 500 wooden traps that weigh nearly 150 pounds (70 kilos) each when filled with lobsters. The work is an orchestrated frenzy: one man hauls up the trap, another pulls out the lobsters, measures them, and stows them, while another cleans the wooden cage and stacks it, ready to go back into the sea a choreography of orange overalls.
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fromFast Company
4 months ago

Hurricane season begins June 1. This Florida emergency official reveals what keeps her up at night

"Our entire island chain is surrounded by water. We have more water than we do land mass. Being uniquely situated between the two large bodies of water makes us very vulnerable."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Scientists seek to save Florida's dying reefs with hardy nursery-grown coral

Florida's coral reefs are critically endangered due to climate change, prompting a massive restoration initiative with nursery-grown elkhorn corals.
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fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

Body found atop Florida Keys condo after shots fired, bottled thrown, sheriff says

A man was found dead on a condominium rooftop in Florida Keys after reportedly throwing bottles and firing a gun.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
6 years ago

10 Best Bars in Key West, From Duval Street to Stock Island

Key West bars reflect the laid-back vibe of the Florida Keys, promoting simplicity, strong drinks, and a fun-fueled social atmosphere.
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