Carol Shaughnessy

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...

Meet Roberta Islieb and her Key West Woman of Mystery 

Roberta Isleib gets it right. In her Key West Food Critic mysteries — written under the pen name Lucy Burdette and starring the irrepressible...

Key West Back in the Day: Mos Eisley & The Beach Preacher

A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, film fans were introduced to one of the silver screen’s most infamous bars: the Mos...

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Fantasy Fest celebrates ‘Musical Icons & Iconic Musicals’

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

Lecture goes beneath the sea with History of Diving Museum founder

An upcoming lecture will highlight diving in the Florida...

Marathon Neighbor of the Week: Paul Anderson

No matter how many individuals appear in the pages...

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...