Carol Shaughnessy

KEY WEST BACK IN THE DAY: THE CASE OF THE WOMAN IN BLACK

Key West, I’ve always believed, is the kind of all-accepting place that allows people the freedom to decide who they want to be in...

MEET MARTHA ROBINSON: ONCE A QUEEN; ALWAYS A QUEEN

It’s not physically possible for Martha Robinson to attend every cultural and fundraising event in Key West, but don’t tell her that. The warmhearted...

KEY WEST BACK IN THE DAY: THE CRYING MAILMAN & DATING DISASTERS

Lately my female friends have been sharing tales of contemporary dating, from the joys of new love to romantic disasters — which, for me,...

SOMEONE YOU SHOULD MEET: CRYSTAL RUFFO IS CRAZY ABOUT CRITTERS

Crystal Ruffo can hardly go anywhere in Key West without having kids run up to her and greet her enthusiastically as “Miss Crystal.” That’s...

KEY WEST BACK IN THE DAY: ‘BLOODY BUDDY’ & THE HELLHOUND AT FULL MOON SALOON

Well before the internet, when Key West bars were our “chat rooms” and waitstaff spread news faster than Twitter posts go viral today, the...

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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...