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Key Largo, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Key Largo! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Key Largo home prices stack up against Florida’s priciest cities
  • How Monroe County’s new budget will change Key Largo tax bills
  • How Ocean Reef keeps its Key Largo brand familiar while still evolving.

Also on today's calendar: Story Time @ Key Largo and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 81.
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 82 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cities with the most expensive homes in Florida (pasconewsonline.com) — Key Largo ranks 27th among Florida cities with the most expensive homes, with a typical home value of about $1.1 million and prices up 3.5% in the past year. The statewide list shows how the Upper Keys compare with other luxury markets, offering context for local buyers, sellers, and renters watching affordability.
   

• Raises for public safety workers, more TDC spending highlights Monroe County's approved budget (keysweekly.com) — Monroe County has approved a $690 million budget that keeps the countywide tax rate steady but still raises the average homesteaded tax bill by about $51, affecting Key Largo homeowners. The plan boosts pay for first responders, funds new fire and EMS equipment, and increases Tourist Development Council spending, while a Key Largo business owner urged commissioners to find more savings.
   

• Ocean Reef: Evolving a Brand Members Recognize (clubandresortbusiness.com) — Ocean Reef Club’s communications chief in Key Largo explains how the private community uses regular membership censuses, consistent storytelling and service standards to keep its brand evolving without losing its identity. Her insights, shared ahead of a national club-industry summit, highlight how member feedback shapes programming, amenities and communication that many Key Largo workers and residents experience daily.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ocean Reef Club posted a job opening for Staff Housing Housekeeper in Key Largo. Apply here.
  • Shaner Hotel Group posted a job opening for Dishwasher | Playa Largo Resort & Spa in Key Largo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Key Largo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Florida City

  • Multiple people found injured after stabbing reported at Florida City apartment complex (local10.com)
  • Man accused of stabbing woman he'd been dating and her son in Florida City, cops say (nbcmiami.com)
  • Heisman Hopefuls Entering Week 3 (heisman.com)

Homestead

  • Homestead mother, son charged after girl, 8, reports being hit with belt, bound with shoelaces, cops say (local10.com)
  • EVERDAY HERO: Man rescues woman from dog attack (wtmj.com)
  • Cuban man deported to Africa last year wants answers as family waits in Homestead (local10.com)

Ok Key Largo! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Key Largo

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Key Largo

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.