Town Key West

For more than two decades, orthopedic surgeon Derek Papp has helped young (and old) athletes return to competition following major injury.  He specializes in arthroscopic surgery and surgical treatment of the shoulder, elbow and knee injuries. Working in the Florida Keys and South Florida, Papp has also helped many people who’ve dealt with the wear

Tim Stockwell has lived in several European countries and traveled the world during his career in hiring, training, mentoring and leading global teams — at one point working with staff and facilities in 65 countries. In the summer of 2000, he and his wife Kathleen took their family on a scuba-diving and cultural immersion trip

For years, REEF Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) has encouraged divers to slow down, learn a fish’s name and contribute what they see to science.  A year ago, the Key Largo-based nonprofit opened a new front door for everyone else, offering a gathering place on land where anyone could discover the ocean through curiosity, exploration and

Softball talent runs strong in the Florida Keys, and this season’s All-Keys team reflects the depth, versatility and competitive spirit found throughout Monroe County.  Key West led the way with a 17-10 record, capturing district and regional championships and advancing to the FHSAA Class 4A Final Four. Marathon finished 13-5 while competing in the Rural

Three years after an unprecedented marine heat wave devastated reefs across the Florida Keys, restoration practitioners are continuing the long process of rebuilding coral populations, with support from the industry that depends on healthy reefs. Between Oct. 1, 2025, and this June, Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) returned 15,846 corals from 17 species to 10 reef