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🌱 Quit Smoking with Keys AHEC and 11 more events
Happening soon: Taller Gratuito Educación Financiera on the Islamorada, Village of Islands Patch calendar

Good morning to you Islamorada, Village of Islands! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Taller Gratuito Educación Financiera at Monroe County Public Library, Marathon Branch
- Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk at Hawks Cay Marina
- Quit Smoking with Keys AHEC at Key Largo Branch Library
... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 83 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 91, low: 85.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 86 degrees.
📸 Around Islamorada, Village of Islands
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Islamorada, Village of Islands
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★ Featured events ★
- Taller Gratuito Educación Financiera →
Monroe County Public Library, Marathon Branch, 3490 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
1:00 am - Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk →
Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Quit Smoking with Keys AHEC →
Key Largo Branch Library, Tradewinds Shopping Center, 101485 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo
1:00 pm - Playing at Pines and Palms →
Pines and Palms Resort, 80401 Old Hwy, Islamorada
3:00 pm - Magic: The Gathering →
Key Largo Branch Library, Tradewinds Shopping Center, 101485 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo
6:00 pm - Mellow Manic Mondays →
Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill, 104000 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo
5:00 pm - Magic: The Gathering →
Key Largo Branch Library, Tradewinds Shopping Center, 101485 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Friday August 21
Wednesday August 26
Monday August 31
Wednesday September 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Senior Programing by JOY - Plantation Key →
Monroe County, FL Calendar, 53 High Point Rd, Plantation Key
8:00 am - BOCC & Land Authority Regularly Scheduled Meeting - Key West →
Monroe County, FL Calendar
9:00 am - Cudjoe Household Hazardous Waste Collection →
Monroe County, FL Calendar
10:00 am - FREE Line Dance Classes - Big Pine Key Community Park →
Monroe County, FL Calendar
1:00 pm - Watson Field Dog Park Closed for Routine Maintenance - Big Pine Key →
Monroe County, FL Calendar
8:00 am - Long Key Household Hazardous Waste Collection →
Monroe County, FL Calendar
10:00 am - August 24, 2026 TDC Meeting →
Monroe County, FL Calendar
10:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Shaner Hotel Group posted a job opening for Banquet Houseperson | Playa Largo Resort & Spa in Key Largo. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Key Largo
- Kid-friendly 'Big Splash' event is set for Aug. 22 in Key Largo (keysweekly.com)
- 8 Florida Seafood Dives Locals Hope Tourists Never Find (southernliving.com)
Homestead
- CBP Pilot Recruitment Virtual Webinar (rutgers.edu)
- Dealing with disasters increasingly requires a smartphone – losing access can be a nightmare, but there are ways to prepare (kentucky.com)
- 2 challengers aim to oust Danielle Cohen Higgins in Miami-Dade Commission District 8 (floridapolitics.com)
Ok Islamorada, Village of Islands! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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