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...

Concerns go viral

Corona beer seemed a bigger concern than the coronavirus for the groups of college students visiting the Keys for the annual spring break debauchery...

Locals make music

The new Key West-based record label, Conch Town Music, this week celebrates the release of its first two albums by local artists Bill Blue...
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FINANCIAL HELP AVAILABLE

Gov. Ron DeSantis on March 16 activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bridge...
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks after a public health emergency is announced in the state. DeSantis is pictured alongside Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez and Florida’s Surgeon General, Scott Rivkees.

State, local governments taking action on various issues

By Jim McCarthy and Sara Matthis Legislative session in Tallahassee is winding down as legislators work to approve a budget. But before they did that,...

Bar and Restaurant owners respond to new rules

A March 18 meeting of Key West bar and restaurant owners started with complaints and criticism, but quickly gave way to cooperation and a commitment...
Aquarium Encounters

Options for tourists narrowing

As of this writing, Marathon’s main tourist attractions are still operating: Dolphin Research Center, The Turtle Hospital and Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters. All three...
The mortgage market is here

The mortgage market is here

By Brian Tewes and Brian A. Tewes If there is one thing for certain, it is that we are living in distinct times. The threat...

How some local businesses are coping, and how you can help

As the world stutters and slows down amid coronavirus concerns, people are facing restaurant closures, potential curfews and, at worst, country-wide lockdowns. Still, within...

Bar, restaurant owners respond to new rules

A March 18 meeting of Key West bar and restaurant owners started with complaints and criticism, but quickly gave way to cooperation and a...