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DOLLARS AND CENTS: ISLAMORADA OFFICIALS SET MILLAGE RATE CEILING AS BUDGET TALKS BEGIN NEXT MONTH
Rising property values in Islamorada and increased insurance costs await village council members as they prepare to discuss a 2024-25 spending plan and millage rate next month. During a July 9 meeting, council members unanimously agreed they wouldn’t set a final millage rate beyond 3.000, or $300 per $100,000 of...
Department of Health hosts health fair
The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County will host a free “Health To You” community event from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Murray E. Nelson Government Cultural Center in Key Largo. All attendees will receive a $10 food gift card for their participation while supplies last. Health Department staff will provide school supplies, health and blood pressure screenings, glucose/sugar testing, HIV home test kits, immunizations, bike helmet fittings and giveaways and Narcan nasal spray free of charge. No health insurance or registration is required. In addition to the above services, many other Monroe County community organizations will be there to share information about their available services. There will also be a raffle for door prizes.
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