Keys History: The curious case of the Key lemon
When it comes to buying bags of birdseed, peanuts are a common ingredient. Blue jays love them. Squirrels do, too. While I am not...
Exclusive: Florida artist Brian Butler wins Fantasy Fest poster-design contest
Like Fantasy Fest parade grand marshal Mike Stack and theme contest winner Stephanie Southgate, Miami artist Brian Butler has an extra reason to celebrate...
Buckle up, a baby’s on board; help Healthy Start’s car seat campaign
In the Florida Keys, the arrival of a new baby can involve unexpected logistical issues.
Let’s say a family has prepared for their baby's arrival...
Explore academic opportunities: CFK Virtual Academic Showcase is set for Sept. 24
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is hosting a virtual academic showcase for anyone thinking about next steps toward a career or credential to...
The legendary Warren Haynes catches up with Florida Keys Weekly podcast on his upcoming...
Grammy winner and music legend Warren Haynes shares the story behind his latest album, "Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey," along with Gov't Mule's...
Miles to Go: County commissioner Jim Scholl talks Top Gun & F-14 Tomcats
“You were Goose.”
Yep, that was me, the picture of professionalism last week, calling a county commissioner a goose while sitting in his office at...
In pictures: Swimmers set their sights on Alligator Reef Lighthouse
Some 350 participants donned swim caps, goggles and sunscreen for the 8-mile roundtrip around Alligator Reef Lighthouse on Sept. 12. The annual Swim for...
FWC to mark designated anchoring areas in popular Keys harbors
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) began work Sept. 16 to install waterway markers, including signs and buoys, to establish designated anchoring...
Raises for public safety workers, more TDC spending highlight Monroe County’s approved budget
Monroe County commissioners unanimously approved a $690 million budget for the coming fiscal year, with $18 million more in spending than last year.
County officials...
New Key West commission starts first meeting with unanimity
The first vote at the first meeting of the reconfigured city commission was a unanimous approval — previously a rare occurrence.
All seven members —...
