Jim McCarthy

And just like that, summer break is over. Aug. 12 marked the return of students to the classroom and the arrival of new teachers and staff at Upper Keys schools. Amid the hustle and bustle before the first bell rang, teachers took a moment from the classroom prep and instructional plans to speak with the Upper Keys Weekly about their teaching styles, hobbies and more.

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. Photo courtesy of the Florida Attorney General

The Stanczyk family has owned and operated Bud N Mary’s Sportfishing Marina in Islamorada since 1978. On Thursday morning, Rick Stanczyk was airlifted to a Kendall hospital after his boat was struck by lightning. FILE PHOTO

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.