MONROE COUNTY MAYOR MICHELLE LINCOLN SIGNS PADDLEBOARD PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK AND 250 CELEBRATIONS BEGIN

BIG PINE KEY, FL - Yesterday was not your typical proclamation signing, usually done while sitting in a Board of County Commissioners' chambers of a government building. Business suits, paddleboards, and a whole lot of community spirit made for one of the most uniquely “Monroe County” moments you’ll see on the water.

Monroe County Mayor Michelle Lincoln took to the water on a paddleboard to officially kick off America’s 250th celebration in the Florida Keys, Keys style, with TDC Executive Director Kara Franker. Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein and elected and administrative officials from the City of Key West, Marathon, Islamorada, and the school board joined them. Mayor Pro Tem David Rice and Commissioner Jim Scholl also attended but opted to stay on dry land. In addition to America’s 250, the proclamation also recognized National Travel and Tourism Week.

​There is a full year ahead to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Follow along and learn more at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/250.