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KEY WEST OFFICIALS ENACT NO NEW CRUISE LIMITS FOR PIER B

After nearly four hours of public input and discussion, Key West officials voted to support the wishes of Safer Cleaner Ships and shoot down a proposal from...
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PARENTS SUPPORT CONTROVERSIAL PARENTAL RIGHTS BILLS AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Seven Florida Keys parents on April 12 put the county school board and administration on notice that they will be monitoring the school district’s implementation of two...
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MARATHON COUNCIL APPROVES NEW PERMITTING AGREEMENT WITH STATE

In a surprisingly short meeting lasting barely an hour and a half, several of the most impactful items for Marathon citizens consumed mere minutes of discussion or...
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IN PICTURES: COMMISSIONER COLDIRON KICKS OFF REELECTION CAMPAIGN

Key West attorney and business owner Michael Halpern hosted an informal, April 21 campaign gathering for County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron, who represents District 2, at his home...
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GOVERNOR APPOINTS JIM SCHOLL TO COUNTY COMMISSION

“I’ve always said I don’t run for office; I run from office,” the Florida Keys’ newest county commissioner told the Keys Weekly on May 2.  Jim Scholl, former...
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KEY WEST MAYOR’S RACE: MARGARET ROMERO FILES TO RUN AGAINST INCUMBENT TERI JOHNSTON

The bun will run. Former Key West city commissioner Margaret Romero, known for her trademark hairstyle, filed paperwork on May 4 to officially enter the Key West mayor’s...
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IN PICTURES: COUNTY COMMISSIONER MICHELLE COLDIRON HOSTS CAMPAIGN KICKOFF PARTY

Campaign season officially began on April 28 for County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron, who hosted a kickoff party that drew dozens of supporters to Boondocks Grille and Drafthouse....
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CONTRACTORS SEEK ANSWERS AS MARATHON PERMITS AGREEMENT NEARS FINISH LINE

Contractors were notably present in Marathon City Hall for the city council’s May 10 meeting, eager for an update on the progress made by the city in...
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COUNTY OFFICIALS TO CONSIDER PROPERTY SWAPS & WELCOME COMMISSIONER JIM SCHOLL

Monroe County and the city of Key West soon could be trading some spaces. When county commissioners meet on Wednesday, May 18 in Key West, they’ll discuss a...
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KEYS SCHOOL OFFICIALS SEEK WAYS TO ATTRACT & RETAIN TEACHERS

A strategic plan is in the works for the Monroe County School District. Recruiting and retaining a workforce, as well as maintaining a safe environment on school...