Ten Middle Keys business and community leaders are the charter members of a new regional advisory council for the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK). The council will help the Keys-wide charitable foundation broaden its mission, grant-making, donor base and public awareness in the Marathon area.
“The new Middle Keys Advisory Council will work closely with the Community Foundation to help expand its impact and outreach in our area, including serving more of our local nonprofits and increasing philanthropy here,” said Marian Buccafurni, CFFK board member and chair of the...
Last week, Tavernier resident Tom Raffanello announced his candidacy for Monroe County Commissioner, District 4, to run against David Rice in 2022. Rice is a longstanding member of the BOCC, with four four-year terms under his belt. Both Rice and Raffanello are registered with the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections.
The district includes part of Marathon, through Plantation Key with a small west end of Tavernier.
“I’m excited about it,” Raffanello told Keys Weekly. “I’ve got a lot of energy, and I want to learn more and listen to the people.”
“A lot of energy” is right. His resume speaks...