CELEBRATION BY THE SEA

200TH GALA BRINGS A CROWD & DRUG CHASE REENACTMENT

Guests packed Bud N’ Mary’s Marina in Islamorada, the sportfishing capital of the world, for a gala and sea-to-table dinner to commemorate 200 years of fishing and dining from the sea in Monroe County on June 10. With fine cuisine came Keys artists like Pasta Pantaleo, who conducted a live painting, and a display of historic photos. The gala also welcomed an Ernest Hemingway impersonator and a tour through Mote Marine Laboratory’s coral nursery. Guests got a surprise as they glanced at the water for a mock drug run. Local captains hosted tables and demonstrated fishing techniques. The banquet saluted the 200th anniversary of the Florida Territorial Legislature’s founding of Monroe County, which contains the entire Florida Keys, on July 3, 1823.

— Keys Weekly staff report

Committee Application Deadline Extended

The Village has extended the Committee Application deadline to

Friday June 30, 2023 Deadline

Achievable Housing Citizens’ Advisory Committee

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee

Auditor Selection Committee

Local Planning Agency

Near Shore Water Citizens' Advisory Committee

Parks and Recreation Citizens' Advisory Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

For more information on how to apply, go to www.islamorada.fl.us or scan the QR Code below.

Contact: Amanda Merren- PR Specialist/ Executive Assistant to the Village Manager (305)664-6411 or at amanda.merren@islamorada.fl.us

TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY | LUNCH 11-2:30 | DINNER 5 -10

TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY 4:20 -11

WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY | LUNCH 11- 2:30 | DINNER 5 -10 BRUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11- 2:30

WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY 4:20 - 11