BREAKING: MARATHON TO CONVERT SOMBRERO BOULEVARD FLOODING TO NATURAL TIDAL LAGOON
In a shocking turn of events, the city of Marathon will redevelop a constantly-flooded portion of Sombrero Boulevard as a “natural, tidal community lagoon” by the end...
KEYS HISTORY: STORIES OF SOUTHERNMOST SKUNK APE
When you write a book about a local cryptid called the Skunk Ape, stories find you.
The Skunk Ape is Florida’s Bigfoot and a legendary presence in South...
KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB ANNOUNCES SPRING MUSICAL FEATURING CLASSIC GO-GO’S TUNES
The Key West High School Drama Club, a program of Williams Hall, this week announced its annual spring musical, “Head Over Heels High School Edition.” The production...
KEYS ORGANIZATIONS DONATE $37,000 TO SUPPORT ON-THE-WATER EDUCATION AT MARINELAB
MarineLab announced donations totaling $37,000 from organizations dedicated to environmental stewardship and marine education. This funding, made possible through the collaborative efforts of Johnny Morris Bass Pro...
FILTER & ABSORB: SPONGES ARE MORE THAN A CLEANING STAPLE
Sponges are animals that are incredibly important for improving water quality. Ounce for ounce, the amount of water they filter per day is astounding.
A basketball-sized sheepswool sponge...
FLORIDA UPHOLDS ABORTION BAN — BUT GIVES VOTERS A SAY IN NOVEMBER
By Jim McCarthy and Mandy Miles
A six-week abortion ban could soon take effect in Florida after the state Supreme Court upheld a ban on most abortions after...
RESCUE EFFORTS UNDERWAY FOR CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SAWFISH
For dozens of critically endangered sawfish in the Florida Keys that have seen their numbers dwindle in recent months, a team of emergency rescuers is on the...
FRED THE TREE GOES HOLLYWOOD IN NEW ‘ROAD HOUSE’ MOVIE
“Road House,” the new release from Amazon Prime starring a shredded Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor, purportedly takes place in the Florida Keys.
But the movie doesn’t resemble...
COUNTY PLANS NEW MOORING FIELD OFF STOCK ISLAND
Monroe County is moving ahead with plans to install a new managed mooring field for 40 liveaboard vessels in Boca Chica Basin, just off Maloney Avenue on...
BEST BAND: PLANTATION KEY SCHOOL MUSICIANS TAKE FIRST PLACE IN ORLANDO
A group of 33 young musicians from Plantation Key School achieved best band status and a first-place trophy during a recent competition at Orlando’s Universal Studios.
Last month,...
