Keys Life Magazine

10/25/2026

Tiki Island Wear in the Keys makes custom straw hats, baseball caps, and bucket hats for shops, charters, events, teams, and retail lines, and the underbrim is your billboard.

🌴✨ Underbrims can be printed with your design.
☀️ Patches are embroidered or screen-printed.
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Send the art. They build the hat.
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10/25/2026

🚔 WHY FEDERAL AGENTS MADE AN ARREST NEAR KEY LARGO’S VOTING SITE 🗳️
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Federal agents weren’t targeting the voting location, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The agency says they were stopping a specific individual on when the driver pulled into a nearby parking lot adjacent to the site at the .

That distinction matters when explaining what neighbors saw in on October 20. 🔎

According to ’s statement to Scripps News, agents assigned to the station were conducting a targeted operation. The agency says the driver—not the agents—pulled into that parking lot. Agents arrested the man and departed shortly afterward.

In other words, CBP’s account describes an enforcement stop that ended near a voting location—not an operation directed at voters.

Did you witness the stop or hear about it afterward? 💬

Seeing federal agents near a place where neighbors were casting ballots understandably raised questions. Supervisor of Elections Sherri Hodies said voters contacted her office feeling frightened. She sought clarification from authorities and said her office was reviewing the circumstances. 📋

Both the voters’ concerns and the agency’s explanation belong in the story. Concern alone does not establish intentional interference, and CBP’s explanation should be clearly identified as the agency’s account.

In a small community, news travels quickly. We hear something from a friend, see a video, or read a post—and naturally want to let our neighbors know what’s happening. 🤝

But as a story gets passed along, details can change. Sometimes an account becomes more dramatic; other times, important concerns get downplayed. A missing detail can change how the whole situation sounds.

makes sharing easy, but appearing on or doesn’t automatically make a story accurate. Even a genuine video may show only a few seconds without explaining what happened before or afterward. 📱

It’s a friendly reminder for all of us: check the original source and date, compare reliable accounts, and separate what someone witnessed from what they believe happened. Official explanations deserve careful checking, too. ✅

We won’t always have every answer immediately, and that’s okay. Taking a little extra time helps us keep our neighbors informed without adding to the confusion. 🌴

If you were there, what did you personally observe? Please keep comments firsthand and respectful of our neighbors.
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10/24/2026

Real Estate, Community & Giving Back in the Florida Keys!

In this issue of Keys Life Magazine, we're featuring Jaclyn Kelley and the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Destinations team, where local expertise, exceptional service, and community involvement go hand in hand!

🏡 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Destinations – Whether you're buying, selling, or investing in the Florida Keys, Jaclyn Kelley and her team bring local knowledge and personalized attention to every step of your real estate journey.
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🌺 STAR Properties Destinations – Make your property work for you! Offering vacation rentals, long-term and commercial rentals, along with full-service property management, concierge services, marketing, cleaning, and more. Their team takes care of the details so you can enjoy the rewards of property ownership.
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💚 Just Ask Jaclyn! In her latest column, Jaclyn celebrates the quieter beauty of fall in the Florida Keys, the importance of supporting local businesses, and the community spirit that makes island life so special. She also shares her inspiring Big Kahuna fundraising campaign benefiting the Good Health Clinic, which provides vital healthcare services to uninsured Keys residents.

From helping you find your place in paradise to giving back to the community we all love, it's about more than real estate. It's about making the Florida Keys a better place to call home!

Check out Jaclyn's latest column and featured businesses in Keys Life Magazine!

10/24/2026

Nearly a decade of building and promoting a curated network of almost 200 vetted Florida Keys businesses!

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10/23/2026

🩺 Keys Medical Center – Caring for Florida Keys families for over 25 years! Dr. Jamie A. Goodman and his team provide personalized medical care, including a 24-hour answering service, emergency house calls, and walk-in appointments. Because quality healthcare close to home makes island living even better!
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🌺 Champion Tikis and More – Bring a little more paradise to your backyard! Locally owned and operated, Champion Tikis and More specializes in custom tiki huts, chickees, and outdoor living spaces for residential and commercial properties. With quality craftsmanship and durable materials, they're building tropical retreats designed to last!
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Support local, discover great businesses, and keep living the Keys Life!

10/23/2026

🌿 Michael Flaugh Landscape Architect – Why just live in paradise when you can create your own private resort? Specializing in beautiful, sustainable, and code-compliant landscape design, Michael Flaugh transforms outdoor spaces into breathtaking tropical retreats. From lush gardens to stunning outdoor living areas, it's all about making your home your resort!
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🏡 Keys Holiday Rentals – Your place in the Keys, beautifully managed! With more than 30 years of experience, Keys Holiday Rentals offers exceptional vacation property management throughout the Florida Keys. From caring for your investment to welcoming guests and marketing properties to travelers around the world, their experienced team handles the details so you don't have to.
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Whether you're creating your dream outdoor oasis or looking for trusted professionals to manage your vacation property, these businesses know what makes the Florida Keys lifestyle so special!

Discover more local businesses in Keys Life Magazine and support the people who help make our island paradise shine!