Nele Kirt
Nele Kirt has a master’s in communications from Ohio University with 40 years of media experience in TV, radio and printed press.
Hideaway Café: the most romantic restaurant in the Keys
The sign by MM 58 in Grassy Key reads “Rainbow Bend Resort” and even after turning into the parking area behind the fence, it’s...
“So Fresh it’s Still Flippin'” at Keys Fisheries
It was past midday and the line outside the window of the main building was growing by the minute. Before placing their orders, people...
Keys Eats: Ale House Offers All American Soul Food in Marathon
“Although our restaurant is officially named ‘Marathon Grill and Ale House,’ the locals call it THE Ale House,” said Simone Mullis, putting stress on...
Did you ever wonder how many planes land/take-off in Marathon?
J. Henderson, the assistant director of Marathon and Key West International airports explains:
All in all, there are about 75,000 operations — that includes take-offs or...
Diners revel in the Key-sy atmosphere at Porky’s
Opened in the 1950s, Porky’s is one of the longest continuously operating restaurants in the Keys. Today, it’s famous for its smoked pork (Cuban...
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Education
In Pictures: Marathon High & Switlik welcome students back on first day of school
The start of the 2026-27 school year began before...
Seen Around Town
Upper Keys students return for first day of school
Sounds of student chatter filled the halls of the...
Crime
Leaders sentenced in Florida Keys cocaine ring
Three members of a large-scale cocaine trafficking organization operating...
Education
Keys schools are back; sheriff’s office has several safety reminders
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be out in...
Marathon News
Decision 2026: Meet the Key Colony Beach City Commission candidates
Leading up to the November general election, the Keys...
