Scuba, anyone? Dive sites open for business
Diving is one of the Keys’ greatest passions and pastimes, and an integral part of the tourism industry. Losing dive sites could wreak more economic damage after...
Fantasy Fest: Party for a cause
Organizations use annual party to raise funds for local charities
There is always an excuse to drink, but during Fantasy Fest week, there are plenty of places and...
Rothkopf takes Time Out for festival
It almost feels wrong calling Joshua Rothkopf a critic; sounds too negative. Recognize the name? It often flashes across movie trailers with words like “Heartbreaking” or “Spellbinding”...
Turning thumbs green
Need a new garden? Don’t be daunted by the post-Irma landscape; instead, this is an opportunity to re-envision a new, more sustainable backyard. From lost shade trees...
‘Keys Strong’
“Hunker Down,” “Jim Cantore,” “Beer Pressure,” “Cone of Uncertainty,” and “Unemployed” are just some of the names of the 37 songs on the “Keys Strong” CD out...
A Night at the Museum Event Raises $60,000
More than 160 people in attendance at A Night at the Museum, the inaugural signature event of the Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation raised more than...
Langhorne Slim plays music fest to help the Keys recover
HUMBLE HELP
Over the past several years, Billy Kearins (Founder of COAST) “found his groove” hosting established and emerging songwriters in what he calls the “indie folk and...
Making the Lower Keys Beautiful Again
Square Grouper bartender Lenore Baker used to spend her weekends relaxing on the boat at offshore sandbars – that is, until Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on her...
Dumping Arrests Begin
On Saturday, two men from Key Largo were arrested, charged with dumping a large amount of debris beside the highway on Grassy Key. The pile of dumped...
Marathon family needs the essentials
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of stories featuring locals who need help this holiday season. In 2017, following Hurricane Irma, the need is...
