Papa Scooters

02/13/2022

01/28/2022

No, seriously…this is a real forecast for Key Largo 😂🦎

01/09/2022

12/31/2021

Where will you be to ring in the New Year? There are several traditional island-style "drops" planned Friday, Dec. 31, in the Florida Keys! Check out the events calendar for some highlights https://fla-keys.com/calendar/all/florida-keys/current/

12/18/2021

The statement below addresses concerns that have been raised within our community following recently published articles on Key deer. As noted below, the Service’s priorities with respect to Key deer are not accurately reflected within the Unified Agenda. A reclassification rulemaking is not currently scheduled, and we will continue to use the best available science to assess the status of the species.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Statement:

As required by law, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regularly reviews the status of all listed species under the ESA. Specifically, a five-year review is an assessment of the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review for the purpose of determining whether their current listing status is still appropriate. These reviews help ensure we are using the best available science in our conservation work and that the level of protections is appropriate.

To comply with our legal requirements, on July 14, 2021, the Service published a notice of initiation of a five-year review for the Key deer in the Federal Register and requested new information that could have a bearing on the status of the species (86 FR 37178). However, if the 5 year review indicates that a change in status may be appropriate, moving forward with a reclassification rulemaking is not a priority and is not currently scheduled. The Unified Agenda and the Down and Delisting workplan do not reflect current Service workload priorities with respect to Key deer and will be revised accordingly when next updated.

Photo: Kristie Killam/USFWS
Description- Key deer buck profile photo.

12/14/2021

Heron we go again with another great sunset!

Tonight in the Florida Keys:
🌔 Breezy NE winds of 15-20 mph
🌔 20% chance of showers
🌔 Lows in the lower 70s
🌔 Mostly clear evening skies, becoming partly cloudy

📷: Ann Ross
📍: Edward B. Knight / White Street Pier, Key West

12/12/2021

A U.S. Coast Guard boat and its crew pay tribute to essential workers during the Key West Lighted Boat Parade at the Historic Seaport Saturday night in Key West. The event was part of Key West Holiday Fest, an annual island-wide celebration set to continue through Friday, Dec. 31. Image: Carol Tedesco

12/11/2021

12/10/2021

Always good to sit and reflect on another day in The Conch Republic! A great view anywhere on the island.

12/07/2021

On this day in 2013 the first ever Rum and alcohol spirit poured out of the still LEGALLY in Key West, all of the Florida Keys and The Conch Republic! Thank You all for your overwhelming support for us and also to Mayor Craig Cates who was there to make it official. Want a bottle shipped? Right here https://info.distillerydistrictbottlers.com/pro.../key-west/

12/01/2021