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Florida NewsJul 22, 2026 · Florida Keys Free Press · Florida Keys

Key West's Only Hospital Searching for New Operator

The governing board overseeing Lower Keys Medical Center has launched a formal search for a new long-term operator of Key West's sole hospital. For anyone considering a move to the Florida Keys, the future of local healthcare access is worth watching closely.

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Florida NewsJul 19, 2026 · Florida Keys Free Press · Florida Keys

Florida Keys Ocean Temps Exceed 2023 Coral Bleaching Records

Water temperatures around the Florida Keys are already running hotter than they were during the devastating 2023 coral bleaching event — and the peak of summer hasn't arrived yet. For anyone considering a move to the Keys, this trend carries real implications for the region's ecology, economy, and long-term appeal.

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Florida NewsJul 18, 2026 · Florida Keys Free Press · Florida Keys

New Water Pipeline Completed in Islamorada's Plantation Key

A major infrastructure upgrade is now fully operational in the Florida Keys, with a brand-new drinking water pipeline serving the Plantation Key area of Islamorada. The project signals continued investment in the region's essential utilities, which matters greatly for anyone weighing a move to this unique island community.

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Florida NewsJul 4, 2026 · Florida Keys Free Press · Florida Keys

Florida Keys Lands State Funding—But Some Projects Cut

The Florida Keys is set to receive tens of millions in state dollars after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the latest state budget. However, the governor exercised his line-item veto authority heavily, cutting $1.7 billion statewide and leaving some locally requested Keys projects without funding.

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Florida NewsJun 18, 2026 · The Real Deal — Florida · Florida Keys

Bass Pro Shops Acquires Iconic Florida Keys Resort

Bass Pro Shops has purchased Cheeca Lodge, one of the Florida Keys' most storied luxury resorts. The acquisition signals continued outside investment in Florida's premier coastal destinations, with implications for tourism, local employment, and the broader appeal of the Keys as a place to visit — and potentially live.

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Florida NewsJun 14, 2026 · Florida Keys Free Press · Florida Keys

Key West Earns Michelin Recognition in Florida's First Guide

Key West just landed on the culinary map in a big way. Two of its restaurants earned honors in Michelin's first-ever statewide Florida guide, signaling that the island's dining scene is now competing at a national level.

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