Mandy Miles
Mandy Miles drops stuff, breaks things and falls down more than any adult should. An award-winning writer, reporter and columnist, she's been stringing words together in Key West since 1998. "Local news is crucial," she says. "It informs and connects a community. It prompts conversation. It gets people involved, holds people accountable. The Keys Weekly takes its responsibility seriously. Our owners are raising families in Key West & Marathon. Our writers live in the communities we cover - Key West, Marathon & the Upper Keys. We respect our readers. We question our leaders. We believe in the Florida Keys community. And we like to have a good time." Mandy's married to a saintly — and handy — fishing captain, and can't imagine living anywhere else.
Did you hear? Most adults wear glasses, but refuse Hearing Aids
I was 5 when I got my first pair of eyeglasses. I can still remember the exact moment that the world came into focus....
Local Haitians fear an uncertain future
“Haiti is not home for me anymore,” said a Key West Uber driver who we’ll call Jean. “I came to Key West in 2016...
Bubba Awards bring out the best of Key West
What do Key West and the Strait of Hormuz have in common? The Bubba Awards, of course. It’s true, I’m serious. Every year, we get a...
Key West suffers loss but celebrates the life of music man ‘Caffeine Carl’ Wagoner
“I wasn't ready to leave, and you weren't ready to let me go.But love doesn't end when life on earth does. So don't think...
Keys Woman: Our analog existence is made for magical summers
I have more than 220 photos from a recent, two-hour work event that I have no desire to remember fondly, if at all. And...
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Did you hear? Most adults wear glasses, but refuse Hearing Aids
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