Former state Rep. Raschein applies to fill Forster’s commission term
A community continues to grieve following the loss of Mike Forster from a weeks-long battle with COVID-19. His passing on the morning of Sept. 6 remains fresh...
MOUNTING A DEFENSE: CITY STILL SEEKS ATTORNEY TO HELP DEFEND CRUISE SHIP LIMITS
The city of Key West still needs a lawyer to help draft — and then defend — its cruise ship limitations when they’re challenged in court.
At their...
MORE REVENUE & SPENDING WITHIN ISLAMORADA BUDGET
Raises for staff and law enforcement, as well as a new derelict vessel removal program and a strategic plan, are among the items accounting for increased spending...
CAMPAIGN SEASON: MARATHON COUNCIL CANDIDATES RAISE FUNDS
Creating a war chest. Receiving checks from friends. Reaching out to previous contributors. The four candidates who are running for Marathon City Council’s two open seats —...
‘A MISSING PIECE’ – COMMISSIONERS TAKE A MOMENT FOR MIKE
On the second floor of the Murray Nelson Government Center is the office of Monroe County Commissioner Mike Forster. On the desk stood a picture frame of...
KEYS WEEKLY ASKS THE CANDIDATES: WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL?
In the weeks leading up to the Nov. 2 election for Marathon City Council, Keys Weekly will be asking each of the four candidates a question and...
Raschein Gets to Work Following Swear-In
Former state Rep. Holly Raschein is back serving Florida Keys constituents, this time as a county commissioner.
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Raschein to the Monroe County Board of...
KEYS OFFICIALS MAKE WISH LIST AS STATE SESSION NEARS
State Rep. Jim Mooney and state Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez met with municipalities up and down the Keys via Zoom on Sept. 28 to hear their requests...
UPCOMING OCT 6 SESSION: PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED FOR ISLAMORADA’S “FILLS” IMPROVEMENT
Islamorada residents will have a chance to share their thoughts on possible improvements for the land connecting Lower and Matecumbe Keys — known as the Fills.
A public...
HOW DO WE INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING? MARATHON CANDIDATES WEIGH IN
In the weeks leading up to the Nov. 2 election for Marathon City Council, Keys Weekly will be asking each of the four candidates a question and...
