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Arrest Reports Mug Shots    See who got arrested in Monroe County last night!

 A Soldier’s Journey     Reminiscences from John Donnelley.

Big Pine Museum  Island history. The Florida Keys have an interesting history these pages are mostly about Big Pine Key. We welcome facts, local legend or stories you’d like to add.

Book Club

An informal group of locals who meet at the Big Pine Library on the 3d Saturday of the month at 10am to discuss books and suggest other books to read. See what this month’s book is here: Book Club

Computer Club

This group of non-professionals meets the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 10:30am at the Senior Community Center in the Winn Dixie Plaza, next to the UPS Store on Big Pine Key.

The aim of the Club is to provide free help with phones and tablets, as well as computers. All beginners, as well as experienced users are always welcome. It is essentially a self-help group, as members attempt to help one another. The Club has no fees or dues. There is free wi-fi at the building. Please bring your passwords and devices if possible.

The meetings are listed in the Senior Center’s monthly calendar which is available at the Big Pine Chamber of Commerce, Big Pine Library, and here, online, at bigpinekey.com. For Computer Club telephone information please call Louise 305-745-2864

Ongoing Events     AARP, Bocce League, AA, Bingo, Line Dancing, fishing Seminars, Moose, Toastmasters, Rotary, Senior Center,Food Bank, etc.

Business Directory    A listing of all the licensed businesses in the area: restaurants, bars, charter boats, etc.

Contact Us   Send a comment, photo, or anything else you’d like to see published.  We apologize for not having any phone support, but we’re too small to have any sort of live customer service. Send us an email and we will try to get back to you within 24 hours.

FAQ Page     Submission Guide and other helpful information about BigPineKey.com

Island Information & Statistics      Statistics and facts you always wanted to know.

Key Deer    These cute little endangered critters are unique to the lower Keys.

Recipes    Here are a few of our favorites edited and tested by our corporate chef.

Recreational Areas     Free things to do while on the island.

Stupid Tourist Questions    Actual questions tourist have asked.