2001 – It was announced that Walgreen’s had purchased the Ripley’s Believe It or Not “Odditorium” building at 527 Duval Street in Key West. The former Strand Theater would be refashioned into a variety store and pharmacy, while Ripley’s planned to stay on the island and relocate elsewhere on Duval.

1963 – Long Key residents voted to incorporate a portion of the island as a municipality, approved naming the new city “Layton,” and selected Del Layton to serve as mayor.