The engineering firm contracted by the village of Islamorada to devise a master plan for The Fills, a manmade causeway and popular roadside gathering spot between Upper and Lower Matecumbe
The causeway along the Overseas Highway in Islamorada known as the Fills is popular with people coming to launch boats, swim and picnic in the Keys in recent years, maybe too popular. Now the village is looking for public input on what activities should take place there.
Police say a 7-foot-python snuck onto a sailboat in the Florida Keys and hitched a ride, staying on board until the boat completed its nearly 100-mile voyage.