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BOOKS FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Celebrated Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month promotes the history and culture of Hispanic Americans. Books are an excellent way to better...
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HIP TO THE SCENE: THE BLUES IN PARADISE

Recently the world, and Key West in particular, lost a blues icon, one Mr. Bill Blue. Many great articles and tributes have been written...
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TOP 10 DOG-INSPIRED SONGS

This week’s Key West cover celebrates man’s (and woman’s) best friend — the four-legged family members that enrich our lives during their short stint...
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ISLAND ASTROLOGER: BACKWARD IS THE BEST WAY FORWARD

Well folks, we’re in it again. The infamous Mercury retrograde is upon us from September 9 through October 2. The fleet-footed messenger appears to...
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BOOKS FOR NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH

Reasons to Stay AliveBy Matt Haig Prefer to listen? I highly recommend the audio version of this memoir narrated by the author. Many lives are...
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TRAVELING ‘FANTASEA’ ART EXHIBIT VISITS KEY WEST LIBRARY

Join the History of Diving Museum as we dive into ocean tales new and old.  The final days are approaching to see student work from...
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SHE SPIES: EXCITING & ELUSIVE CHARACTERS

Our American FriendBy Anna Pitoniak For the past four years Sofie Morse has been the newspaper’s White House correspondent. Tired of traveling frequently between DC...
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HIP TO THE SCENE: WHAT IS A LOCAL MUSIC SCENE?

By Ray West  What is a music scene? What makes Key West’s special?  Let’s start with the music store. Sure there’s the internet for music supply...
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FANTASY FEST: FLOATS & PARADE PATROL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Fantasy Fest is Oct. 21-30, 2022, just two months away. As the clock counts down to Key West’s biggest annual party, Fantasy Fest organizers are...
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ISLAND ASTROLOGER: BIG LOVE FROM THE BENEFICS

This week, we all get to participate in one of the most beautiful relationships in the planetary pantheon - a 120-degree trine between graceful...