Big Pine Shipping of the Florida Keys

10/30/2026

There are a lot of pictures from Key West of the King tides. Does anyone have any pictures they would like to share from around Big Pine of how the King tides are affecting the community that live here around mile marker 30?

01/30/2026

This is a weather post that I rarely would need to pass on. Time to dig out those winter clothes and stay warm, Piners!

Prepare for the coldest temperatures thus far this winter season, including low wind chills falling to the upper 20s to lower 30s in the Upper Keys, and the mid to upper 30s in the Middle and Lower Keys.

Secure loose, lightweight outdoor objects around your home, office or business. After squally showers with the cold front passage Saturday morning, a period of strong sustained northwest winds peaking 30 to 35 mph with frequent gusts exceeding 45 mph is likely from late Saturday afternoon through early Sunday morning. These winds may blow around loose, outdoor objects, down tree limbs, cause isolated utility outages, and produce hazardous crosswinds for high-profile vehicles on the more elevated, longer bridges in the Florida Keys.

Be aware of minor to moderate coastal flooding along the Gulf shores of the Lower Florida Keys, similar to a higher-than-average King Tide, with minor coastal flooding, similar to an average King Tide, along the Bay shores of the Middle and Upper Keys Saturday night through early Sunday morning.

Gale force winds, heavy seas, extremely rough nearshore wave conditions are expected in the Florida Keys coastal waters Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Life-threatening cold water temperatures are likely along the Bayside waters of the Middle and Upper Keys.

01/18/2026

01/18/2026

It is my sad duty to let everyone know that Romeo crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning at the age of 22. We had the pleasure of being his people for almost twelve years. He is survived by the kittens he raised; Henry, Sunny, Moony and Lunar. This cat was a legend and had the undeserved title of the Terror of Big Pine. Fly free buddy. He’s with his best girl Midnight and they are no doubt happy to be back together. Please feel free to share any Romeo stories you may have.

01/18/2026

Big day. In preparation of the upcoming hurricane season, we are introducing our shop cat, Romeo to our home and house cats. There's been some hissing, but so far, so good

01/18/2026

Romeo meets a key deer up close and personal at his weekend house

01/18/2026

We sell UHaul bubble wrap by the box for your large packing needs. Cat not included. 😉

01/18/2026

It was a pleasure serving Big Pine Key for the time we were in business and we met many great neighbors we may not have otherwise known. The best part of owning BPS was adopting this wonderful furrball Romeo and our girl Kelly who became a member of our family

The slower summer months may have arrived, but we mainly be open our regular hours, (no month long closing up shop for us) come on in and say hello!

01/18/2026

01/18/2026

Someone is full of mischief on this rainy day. Be safe today out there folks