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March 24
1993 – Key West resident and Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Hersey died at age 78.
Florida Keys History Center
5 days ago1 min read
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March 23
1986 – The last “Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet” took place, with Father Tony Mullane performing the service.
Florida Keys History Center
6 days ago2 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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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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Winter Reading Blast at Big Pine Key Library
Thank you to all of our patrons who participated in Winter Reading! We had a ton of fun and you all really read a lot! Together you read...
Monroe County Public Library
Feb 91 min read
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February 2
1975 – Key West-based air Sunshine announced that despite rising fuel costs, they would not raise fares.
Florida Keys History Center
Feb 22 min read
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January 9
1946 – The U.S. Navy announced that a submarine squadron consisting of one tender and 10 submarines would be based in Key West.
Florida Keys History Center
Jan 91 min read
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December 29
1983 – Fire destroyed the Fountains Restaurant in the landmark Cuban Club building on Duval at the corner of Amelia Street.
Florida Keys History Center
Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Vol. 2: The Diary of Henry Patterson
The diary of a young business clerk visiting Key West in 1843 offers never-before-seen details about life in the Lower Keys at that time.
Keys History Center
Jul 28, 20234 min read
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