SHE’S DONE IT ALL: SWITLIK’S LINDA SCHAEFER RETIRES AFTER 34 YEARS WITH KEYS SCHOOLS
When it comes to Monroe County schools, Stanley Switlik principal Linda Schaefer has done – well, just about all of it. And on May...
ANCHORS OF HOPE RAISES CRITICAL FUNDS FOR CHILDREN’S SHELTER
The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter’s second annual Anchors of Hope fundraising event raised more than $12,000 in support of children, youth and families served...
MEET KEY WEST’S FENCE FAIRY; ANNE BRODSKY PAINTS HISTORY
Anne Brodsky was pissed.
“When they took away the rainbow crosswalks in the dark of night, it stirred something in me,” she said. “It was...
RARE BEAKED WHALE WASHES ASHORE IN GRASSY KEY
A rare juvenile deep-water whale met a sad end in the shallow waters off the Middle Keys on May 30.
A kayaking guest at Grassy...
THE BUBBAS ARE BACK: NOMINATIONS OPEN TODAY AT KEYSWEEKLY.COM
Welcome back to the Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards, now in its 13th year of recognizing the best of our community for the...
NO MORE PROPERTY TAXES? QUESTION HEADS TO THE BALLOT THIS NOVEMBER
Homesteaded properties in Florida could be in for some tax savings, if six out of 10 state voters approve a proposal in the November...
IN PICTURES: MARATHON BIDS FAREWELL TO THE CLASS OF 2026
A gym packed to the brim cheered on the Class of 2026 at Marathon High School’s commencement exercises on May 28.
The 119-member class earned...
IN PICTURES: DOLPHINS SWIM ON AFTER SWITLIK MOVING UP CEREMONY
Seventy-nine fifth graders stood together as elementary school students at Stanley Switlik for one final time on May 28 as the school celebrated its...
GEORGE LOPEZ ENTERS COUNTY COMMISSION RACE
A county commission race heated up this week, when George Lopez filed to run for the District 2 seat against incumbent commissioner Michelle Lincoln,...
PREPARING FOR HURRICANE SEASON IS ESSENTIAL
Dear Key West residents and visitors:
As we enter hurricane season, I want to remind everyone that preparedness is not optional — it is essential....
