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March 15
1963 - Filming began on “Man In The Water,” a movie starring Mark Stevens.
Florida Keys History Center
Mar 142 min read
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Long-lost Fraud
Letters recently donated to the Florida Keys History Center illuminate a century-old Key West banking scandal.
Florida Keys History Center
Mar 143 min read
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March 14
1939 – A Works Progress Administration sewer line project employing 442 Key West men had, to date, laid 20 miles of sewer pipe in the city.
Florida Keys History Center
Mar 131 min read
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March 13
956 – The Cuban ferry, the City of Havana, sailed for the first time from the new terminal on Stock Island.
Florida Keys History Center
Mar 121 min read
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What's my PIN? Logging into Libby
When you borrow or place a hold on Libby, you now need to enter your PIN.
Monroe County Public Library
Mar 121 min read
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Award Winners in our Collection
We have a wide selection of award-winning titles in our collection, in print, eBook and eAudiobook formats.
Monroe County Public Library
Mar 121 min read
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New! Mahjong Club at the Key West Library
The Mahjong Club for adults meets on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Key West Library.
Monroe County Public Library
Mar 121 min read
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March 12
1947 – President Harry Truman’s arrival in Key West was a windfall for many residents.
Florida Keys History Center
Mar 112 min read
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Together We Read: 'The Queen of Sugar Hill'
Borrow "The Queen of Sugar Hill" by ReShonda Tate as an eBook or eAudiobook March 13-27 with no holds and no waiting.
Monroe County Public Library
Mar 111 min read
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March 11
1925 – A daily silent period for the naval radio station at Key West was authorized, to end interference with local radio stations.
Florida Keys History Center
Mar 101 min read
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March Book Madness at the Key West Library: We Have a Winner!
March Book Madness is on at the Key West Library! Stop by each week to make your picks - each is a chance to win prizes.
Monroe County Public Library
Mar 102 min read
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March 10
1852 – The Carysfort Reef Lighthouse was lighted and began operation.
Florida Keys History Center
Mar 91 min read
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Florida Fiction
Want to learn more about the state we're in, through a fictional lens? Check out these titles.
Monroe County Public Library
Mar 91 min read
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March 9
1938 – After two years of discussion and planning, the Key West City Council passed an ordinance providing for zoning within city limits.
Florida Keys History Center
Mar 92 min read
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March 8
1869 – Dr. Samuel Mudd, who had been a prisoner for four years at Fort Jefferson, was pardoned and released.
Monroe County Public Library
Mar 71 min read
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March 7
1955 – Mackerel and tarpon were running in Key West Harbor and dozens of fishermen were trying their luck from the Clyde-Mallory Dock.
Florida Keys History Center
Mar 71 min read
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Friends of the Big Pine Key Library
Friends of Big Pine Key Library supports the branch!
Monroe County Public Library
Mar 61 min read
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March 6
1930 – County Commissioners sold the Monroe County highway ferry system that spanned the road’s water gaps to the county engineer.
Florida Keys History Center
Mar 62 min read
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Story Time at the Key West Library
Fridays at 11 a.m. is Story Time at the Key West Library.
Monroe County Public Library
Mar 51 min read
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March 5
1985 – Outraged Key Westers fumed at city commissioners, who were considering plans for a sewage treatment plant near Fort Taylor.
Florida Keys History Center
Mar 51 min read
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