GOOD VIBES ONLY: THE IMPORTANCE OF REMEMBERING IT ALL WORKS OUT
I dare to say we are all afraid of something at some point or another. The tired saying goes, “Fear keeps us safe.” Yes, I think the...
DIET OR REGULAR SODA? TRY WATER INSTEAD
What effect do artificial sweeteners have on our weight? Since the mid-’70s, artificial sweetener consumption in the U.S. has doubled. Since the 1990s, new products have exploded,...
BOOKS: WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS
If you find yourself daydreaming about the city of lights, pick up one of these fabuleux novels to take you away for the day. Armchair traveling at...
PHOTOGRAPHER CJ GROTH CAPTURES THE KEYS
In recent years, the world of photography has seen a bit of a renaissance. The age of camera phones and digital photography sprouted a significant uptick in...
A tribute to tribute bands
The current situation surrounding the pandemic has caused many folks to get creative in how they go about their business. Conch Records founder and TV88 Executive Producer...
OUR ECONOMY SURVIVED THE PANDEMIC. NOW WHAT?
It seems so small and so selfish to say in the midst of a much needed economic boom in the Middle Keys, but here it is. Business...
OPINION: YOUR FISHING EQUIPMENT SHOULD INCLUDE FIRST AID SUPPLIES
I’m not a dedicated fisherman. Yes, I always keep a few fishing poles onboard and I have a small collection of lures. All of it is “simple...
WILD THINGS: NORTHERN GANNETS ARE THE POINTY-HEADED MOUTH-BREATHERS OF THE SEA
The wind was up, so it was likely to be “sporty” crossing the Northwest Channel, but as I cleared the anchorage behind Wisteria Island and moved through...
Washed away: Alligator Key, Sombrero Key, Looe Key
One of the things distinguishing the Keys from Florida’s sand-based barrier islands like Captiva, Sanibel, and Anna Maria Island is their construction. By and large, the Florida...
Opinion: affordable housing is under attack in Florida
This is your wake-up call, Florida, and we need your help to save affordable housing. Last week, Senate President Wilton Simpson and Speaker of the House Chris...
