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A bicyclist rides into Rowell’s Waterfront Park in Key Largo. Enhancements to the bayside park have faced a delay. The park will be closed through Sept. 1 to allow for construction work. FILE PHOTO

One caption for all photos: Coast Guard Station Islamorada members team up with Special Compass to assist disabled athletes during the Key Largo Triathlon at John Pennekamp State Park on Aug. 16. CONTRIBUTED

Opening ceremonies at Founders Park on Aug. 21 bring athletes, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and community together for the passing of the torch, food and other festivities. DAVID FEJER/@FejerWinds

Snake Creek Bridge is raised to let larger boats pass through. FDOT officials are looking into replacing the bridge with a fixed-span bridge. DAVID GROSS/Keys Weekly

Islamorada Village Council will consider a resolution to raise wastewater rates annually at 6% for the next five years at a September meeting. Generated photo

Florida Keys Electric Cooperative said Monday afternoon that three line workers were transported to the hospital after they were shocked while working on an underground electrical feed on Plantation Key in Islamorada.

Automated license plate reader systems are used by law enforcement agencies as a tool to fight crime. They snap photos of a passing car, including license plate number. Police use the searchable logs to look for stolen vehicles or track down suspects. Generated photo

The Founders Park baseball field will undergo improvements to the field with a new artificial turf installed by Keystar Construction. JASON RAFTER/Keys Weekly

Sea Oats Beach is situated along Lower Matecumbe Key, from MM 74.5 to MM 75. FILE PHOTO

They’re the first ones to the scene of an accident on the road or a health incident at home.