Carol Shaughnessy

Salute ‘old-fashioned’ Key West in cocktail form

Key West’s heritage is visible in its many historic sites and landmarks. For example, there’s the Little White House, where President Harry Truman spent...

Key West Back in the Day: Where there’s a Will…Sunset showman Soto needs our help

Nearly every longtime Key West resident knows Will Soto — and over the years, countless hordes of visitors have marveled as he walked a...

Key West Back in the Day: The Island of Lost Laundry

Jimmy Buffett dreamed up the Island of Lost Laundry, and it was a perfect example of his extraordinary creativity.  He mentioned the mythical island in...

What’s Cooking Key West: Cuban coffee adds zest to caffeinated martinis

Located closer to Cuba than to the U.S. mainland, Key West began welcoming its Cuban neighbors in the early 1830s. Many were cigarmakers, and...

Key West Back in the Day: The duck on a stick

One of the best birthday presents I ever bought anybody was a duck on a stick.  It wasn't a decision involving long forethought. After all,...

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Fantasy Fest, Key West’s annual multiday costuming party in...

Lecture goes beneath the sea with History of Diving Museum founder

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Marathon Neighbor of the Week: Paul Anderson

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Keys History: Henry Flagler’s island legacy

Henry Flagler and the Key West Extension of his...

Health department recognizes National Suicide Prevention Month

The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County recognized...