Wild Things: Ask the Bird Geek
What is your favourite and least favourite bird? — House Boat Pedaler God I love a question that requires no research. But stop spelling “favourite”...
Letter to the Editor: After the political signs come down
Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted to the Keys Weekly in advance of the Aug. 18 primary election. As another summer election season comes...
Philanthropy Matters: Great board members leave the nonprofits they serve stronger
By Elizabeth Brown This summer, the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK) experienced a passing of the baton. After years of dedicated service in...
Free campaign sign recycling available at 5 locations Aug. 19 through Dec. 15
Monroe County, the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections, the City of Key West and Waste Management are partnering to provide free recycling for election...
Keys schools earn ‘Ocean Guardian’ designation from NOAA
Monroe County School District was recognized on Aug. 8 as the first NOAA Ocean Guardian school district on the East Coast during a community...
Learning to Teaching: College students become dive instructors
Four diving students at the College of the Florida Keys have advanced from the role of student to instructor. Each successfully completed the Professional...
Keys schools are back; sheriff’s office has several safety reminders
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be out in force this week with safety in mind as children return to school beginning Wednesday morning. Deputies...
Rallies planned for Aug. 29 to defend endangered species protections
The Endangered Species Coalition, Oceana and the Surfrider Foundation will assemble elected officials, concerned residents, business leaders, fishing families, dive operators and other Florida...
Is your social media feed working for you or against you?
Have you ever opened social media to check one thing, only to realize 45 minutes have disappeared? You’re not alone. Social media platforms are designed...
Community and first responders gather for National Night Out events in the Florida Keys
In Key West, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Key West Police, firefighters, paramedics, military personnel and community partners hosted a free National Night Out...
