Carol Shaughnessy

What’s Cooking, Key West: What’s the point of pineapples? More than you think.

In historic Key West, symbols played an important role. When a new baby was born, for example, parents placed a conch shell on a...

What’s Cooking Key West: ‘Mocktails’ offer spirited flavor without the buzz

Until recent years, relatively few beverage choices were available to bar patrons who didn’t want alcoholic refreshment. Whether embracing a sober lifestyle or just...

Key West Back in the Day: ‘The Last Mango‘ cruise — what could possibly go wrong?

Carl Hiaasen is best known as a superb satirical writer, and for years I thought he also made great paella. But apparently, he wasn't...

Meet fire historian Alex Vega: Keeper of the flame

During his 30-year career as a second-generation Key West firefighter, Alex Vega battled blazes at spots including Key West’s Cuban Club, the Marine barracks,...

“Key West Back in the Day: Gerry & the vanishing boot”

When I arrived in Key West in the late 1970s, my belongings fit into a couple of suitcases and a box or two. That...

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Key West honors anniversary of 9/11 attacks

It’s difficult to believe 25 years have passed since...

Marathon Neighbor of the Week: Alex Schutte 

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Athlete of the Week: Christina Rice

Christina RiceSophomore, Key West High SchoolSwimming “Although she is only...