Women come together for global equality

It’s easy to forget. In an island community that regularly elects female representatives, hires female leaders and values female opinions, it’s easy to forget that’s...

George Thorogood brings the blues

When it came to career trajectory, a young George Thorogood found himself divided. “When I was growing up, I wanted to be a poet...

Waterfront takes audiences on a glitter-drenched road trip

In 1994, a wildcard Australian independent film found unlikely financial and critical success, exceeding box office expectations, nabbing an Oscar and, most importantly, gaining...

Free trees may bring back a butterfly breed

They’re just not here.  The giant swallowtail butterfly, once a common sight flitting amid fragrant gardens, has been noticeably absent since Hurricane Irma battered the...

Team Keys Weekly wins Financial Fitness Challenge

Being fiscally savvy is not necessarily one of the core high school courses, but maybe it should be. As part of the annual Financial...

Sombrero Beach Run to raise funds for those in crisis

On Saturday, March 7, hundreds of local and visiting runners will take to the beach and golf course for the 14th annual Sombrero Beach...

KCB celebrates 63 years

Like a fine wine or cheese, the City of Key Colony Beach (KCB) is aging with style. And, the city is throwing one heck...

BOCC kicks in $500,000 for new CFK Upper Keys Center, votes to support workforce

Two main obstacles to keeping a skilled workforce in the Keys are adequate affordable housing and vocational training. In February, the BOCC voted in...
A typical picketing protest in front of Orogold cosmetic shop on Duval Street accuses the shop’s owners and employees of unethical business practices.MANDY MILES/’The Weekly Top: Orogold cosmetic shop owner Nir Chen sued Shirlee Ezmirly, a 92-year-old volunteer protester with the Key West Rip-Off Rapid Response Team, and 14 other team members who regularly picket the shop. KEY WEST RIP-OFF RAPID RESPONSE TEAM/Contributed Bottom: Shirlee Ezmirly, thumbs through a lawsuit, filed by Orogold shop owner that names Ezmirly and 14 other picketers as defendants in a defamation suit.

Cosmetic shop owners sue picketers

Key West’s cosmetic shop controversy has moved from the court of public opinion to Judge Tim Koenig’s courtroom. Orogold shop co-owner Nir Chen filed suit...
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Candidates talk development, top concerns they’d bring to Tallahassee

Three Republican candidates for board of county commissioner debated for close to an hour and a half on Feb. 25 inside the Coral Shores...

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