FIRM hosts Citizens Property Insurance officials for a town hall in Marathon on Aug....
Florida Keys residents, businesses and condominium associations are seeking property insurance solutions. An upcoming town hall with Citizens Property Insurance officials could be the...
Go big AND go home: Rescued loggerhead ‘Timmy’ returns to the sea
It was the goodbye everyone had hoped for. Timmy, the larger-than-life loggerhead sea turtle who won the hearts of her caregivers during weeks of...
City officials accused of filing code complaints in the name of a couple that’s...
An ongoing legal case over painted rainbow fence posts in Key West’s historic district took an odd turn this week, when city officials sent...
Rowell’s Waterfront Park is closed for construction; when will it reopen?
Rowell’s Waterfront Park in Key Largo closed this week to allow for the construction of several improvements.
County officials say the park will be closed...
Islamorada backcountry guide airlifted following lightning strike
One of the more widely-known backcountry fishing guides in Islamorada was airlifted to a mainland hospital after his boat was struck by lightning Thursday...
A new ballot begins: Best of Marathon voting is now open
It’s time to decide the best of the best – and maybe settle some arguments.
Back in July, we asked you, our readers, to send...
Decisive win makes Sam Kaufman Mayor of Key West
Key West voters elected a new mayor on Aug. 18, choosing longtime city commissioner Sam Kaufman over incumbent Dee Dee Henriquez, who was seeking...
Letter to the Editor: After the political signs come down
Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted to the Keys Weekly in advance of the Aug. 18 primary election.
As another summer election season comes...
What’s Cooking, Key West: What’s the point of pineapples? More than you think.
In historic Key West, symbols played an important role. When a new baby was born, for example, parents placed a conch shell on a...
Philanthropy Matters: Great board members leave the nonprofits they serve stronger
By Elizabeth Brown
This summer, the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK) experienced a passing of the baton. After years of dedicated service in...




















