When it comes to connecting the Florida Keys, the bridges get most of the attention. With good reason. But especially in this digital age, the transmission line that brings us electricity is essential, too. At WLRN, we think the Tieline is so important we named this newsletter after it. And if I didn't already know how important that was, being knocked offline after Hurricane Irma was a bracing reminder.

an aerial view of Pigeon Key and the old and new seven mile bridge in the florida keys — The section of the old Seven Mile Bridge that leads from Knight’s Key, on the southwestern end of Marathon, to Pigeon Key recently re-opened after restoration. Photo by Andy Newman, Florida Keys News Service