Alicia Betancourt
Alicia Betancourt is the University of Florida, IFAS Monroe County Extension Director and Community Development Agent. Alicia works on community risk reduction and resiliency and is a Certified Climate Practitioner (CCP).
SMART TRAVEL: PROTECT YOUR DEVICES ON THE GO
As travelers prepare to head out for fall getaways, cybersecurity experts are warning that hackers may be tagging along — virtually. From airports to...
DOOM-SCROLLING AND BRAIN ROT: WHY IT’S TIME TO LOG OFF AND GET OUTSIDE
Let’s be honest — we’ve all been there. You open your phone just to check one thing, and suddenly it's 45 minutes later, and...
STORM SEASON PREP: IS YOUR WALLET READY FOR THE NEXT DISASTER?
When disaster strikes, how quickly you recover often depends on one key factor: your financial preparedness.
Natural disasters — like hurricanes, floods, wildfires and heat...
BIRD FLU CONCERN SPELL TROUBLE FOR MIGRATORY GROUPS FLYING OVER THE KEYS
We have been hearing a lot about avian influenza, or H5N1, and the price of eggs in the news recently. It got me thinking:...
CONSUMER FRIENDLY: COLUMNIST DIGS INTO THE ‘BUY NOTHING FOR A YEAR’ TREND
It is a new year, and I want to work on what I can do to make it more planet-friendly.
To live more climate-aware and...
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Arts & Entertainment Key West
KEY WEST KID HITS GAINESVILLE’S MUSIC SCENE
Alex Wilson didn’t start learning the guitar or writing...
Events
CHABAD OF KEY LARGO HOSTS COMMUNITY MENORAH LIGHTING
Chabad of Key Largo will launch Hanukkah with a...
Arts & Entertainment
CALLING CAPT. CLAUS: DECK YOUR HULLS & ENTER KEY WEST’S LIGHTED BOAT PARADE
Calling Captain Claus.
The 34th annual Schooner Wharf Bar/Absolut Vodka...
Cultural Calendar
CULTURAL CALENDAR: FROM THE AISLE SEAT WITH UNCLE G
By George Fontana
It’s no wonder Key West is known...
Arts & Entertainment Key West
COME HEAR FOR THE HOLIDAYS: WATERFRONT PRESENTS ‘SOME ENCHANTED EVENING’
The Waterfront Playhouse will present “Some Enchanted Evening,” a...
