HISTORY AND HAPPY HOUR COMBINE AT MANGROVE MAMA’S IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
By Charlotte Twine and Mandy Miles
When heading south on the Overseas Highway, start looking to your right at MM 21. The sunny yellow exterior of Mangrove Mama’s...
Patron leaves staff a $10,000 tip on $193 meal at Castaway in Marathon, Florida
This happens sometimes, but never here, never to “us.”
On March 16, a woman named Pam left a $10,000 tip on a $193 breakfast bill at Castaway Waterfront...
NEW LOCATION, MURAL BOOSTS MEADERY IN KEY LARGO
Last week, Keys’ Meads co-owner Jeff Kesling and head distiller Jeff Wingate sat at a table and swirled amber-colored fluid in small snifters. They were preparing to...
BETTER THAN SEX: KEY WEST’S DESSERT EXPERIENCE SATISFIES IN 5 CITIES
Scientists agree that early man developed a taste for sugar as a means of survival. The “sweet tooth” is an evolutionary adaptation that ensured our ancestors consumed...
Mangrove Mike’s Cafe adds location at established marina
Mike Forster, owner of Mangrove Mike’s Café, in partnership with the Stanczyk family of Bud N Mary’s Marina, announced the expansion of the Mangrove Mike’s Café brand...
Florida Keys restaurants return to regular hours; Bars remain closed by state order
Florida Keys lawmakers voted Tuesday evening to allow restaurants to resume their normal hours of operation and allow a COVID-related 11 p.m. curfew lapse.
The curfew had forced...
Exclusive Interview: Mark Wahlberg speaks with Keys Weekly
Key West is no stranger to marquee celebrities. For decades, American presidents, writers, musicians and actors have sought refuge within the island’s vibrant landscape and iconic culture....
Where to get free food everyday
In times of crisis, the Keys community comes together like no other, to provide support and love. During this unprecedented economic uncertainty, many local businesses have stepped...
More meats supporting meal drive, courtesy of Tyson this time
Another shipment of protein made its way to the Keys on Monday morning to support the ongoing meal drive through Mangrove Mike’s Endeavors. This time, the dropoff...
WINGIN’ IT
“We’re gonna need some more napkins; we’ve made a mess of things.” Our team here at the Key West Weekly takes our journalistic responsibility to this community...
