Key West Honors Workers for Temporary Southernmost Buoy Construction
On November 13, 2025 the City of Key West recognized two Community Services employees for constructing and preparing a temporary Southernmost Buoy while work is performed at the Southernmost Point. The gesture highlights municipal care for a major local landmark, and it underscores efforts to maintain the visitor experience and neighborhood pride during repairs.
The City of Key West posted on November 13, 2025 that Mayor Danise “DeeDee” Henriquez and City Manager Brian Barroso formally recognized Community Services employees Richard Sarver and Paul Cassidy for their role building the temporary Southernmost Buoy. The buoy will stand in place while work is performed at the Southernmost Point, the iconic concrete marker that draws residents and visitors alike to the citys waterfront.
The city bulletin said the recognition included presentation of miniature buoy replicas and city challenge coins to Sarver and Cassidy, and noted that the employees removed graffiti from the back of the buoy before installation. The presentation was posted as an employee recognition item on the City of Key West news feed, reflecting routine municipal acknowledgement of staff contributions to public spaces.
For Monroe County residents the work and the recognition matter on several levels. The Southernmost Point is a major draw for tourists and a familiar local landmark, so maintaining an orderly and respectful site helps preserve visitor revenue and the everyday quality of life for neighbors who live near the waterfront. The temporary buoy ensures the landmark remains marked and presentable while repairs proceed, reducing disruption to foot traffic and photographic tourism that sustains many local businesses.
The city recognition also speaks to public stewardship and municipal morale. Highlighting the practical steps taken by Community Services staff, including graffiti removal prior to installation, signals an attention to detail that affects how the community and visitors perceive public spaces. That care can influence broader efforts to protect other civic assets, and it can reinforce confidence that routine maintenance and short term solutions are handled by identifiable municipal teams.
As work continues at the Southernmost Point, residents can expect the temporary buoy to serve as a visible placeholder and a reminder that behind the citys waterfront attractions are public employees who plan and maintain them.
