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At War With The United States
Struggles for life and liberty are nothing new for the citizens of the Florida Keys. They have been claimed by the Spanish Empire after Ponce de Leon’s discovery in 1513, traded to England in
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Pirates Aren’t Always What They Seem
The swash buckling deeds and lore of pirates in Key West makes for an interesting and entertaining story. Unfortunately there is no proof that any pirates roamed our streets or inhabited our homes. Contrary
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California Bound
The growth of Key West and its eventual naval and transportation influence on the world can be attributed in large part to an ideal maritime location, fresh water, coal, and fire. With the advent
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A Drink Above Everyone
By the 1920s, Key West had become a major port and tourist destination. Affluent travelers could journey from New York to Key West on Henry Flagler’s railroad and have their rail car transferred to
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More Than Nine Lives
Many of the buildings on our island have survived natural disasters, unusual twists of fate, abandonment and a wide range of adaptive uses in their lives. The majestic house on the corner of Fleming
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The humble cigar in a proud man’s hands can change history
When the Cuban insurrection erupted in 1895, Arturo Fuente, a young seven year old from the small Cuban town of Guines was caught up in the revolutionary struggles of his countrymen against the ruling
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Under the Water
Lately, we have heard a lot of plans for the Truman Annex property fronted by the Outer Mole Pier harbor. There are a number of plans to turn the land and protected waters into an
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You Will Never Catch Me
Probably the most photographed inhabitants of Key West are the multicolored, strutting, crowing roosters seen all over town. Most of the roosters, hens and their offspring are wild but are a routine sight and
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