David Sloan
David Sloan researches intriguing stories from Key West's past to share island history people might not hear on the Conch Train.
THE CHRISTMAS CURSE OF ROBERT THE DOLL
‘Twas the month before Christmas,as the last full moon rose;Shining her lighton the ‘bad’ children’s toes.
The kids hid beneath covers,and shivered with fear;Knowing old...
DAVID SLOAN HONORS JIMMY BUFFETT WITH THE MUSICIAN’S OWN WORDS + PHOTOS FROM A PROPER SEND-OFF
Stars fell on Alabama tonight with news from the coconut telegraph that James William “Jimmy” Buffett has taken his last trip around the sun....
KEY WEST’S LEGENDARY HAUNTED HOUSE – HOME & GARDEN MAGAZINE
As the medium entered the Artist House bed & breakfast, a sharp burst of heat ran the length of her spine. The smell of...
The Bum Farto Files: The Other Operation Conch
Key West Fire Chief Joseph "Bum" Farto disappeared on Feb. 16, 1976, while awaiting sentencing for a drug trafficking conviction stemming from Operation Conch...
Love Me Do – Key West minstrel shows
The Beatles fought racism from a Key West motel. (See keysweekly.com) We all can fight racism. While we celebrate Key West as “One Human...
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