Prescribed Burns

Prescribed Burns planned on Big Pine Key Next Week (October 28 – November 1)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to conduct prescribed burns on one or more locations within the National Key Deer Refuge on Big...
Fansasy-books

What to read during the revelry

When it comes to books, Fantasy has many sub-genres. Novels set in an alternative universe may include magic, time travel or creatures that are...
Dock to Dish sustainable food tours

Key Largo resort launches sustainable food tours

Editor’s Note: This is part one in a series on the “Dock to Dish” program. By VICTORIA CASSAR For over a decade, the “farm to...
sanctuary opponents

Key West forum draws outspoken crowd

Maritime professionals in the Lower Keys were nearly unanimous Tuesday in their opposition to new rules being proposed for the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary....
Autumn Blum and John Nussbaum dive together

Stream2Sea ‘mad chemist’ Autumn Blum to speak at BPW celebration

Sitting at Sharkey’s in Key Largo, Autumn Blum and John Nussbaum are constantly waved at, tapped, and hugged by passers-by on boat and by...
County Commissioner Mayor Pro Tem Kolhage Resigns from BOCC

County Commissioner Mayor Pro Tem Kolhage Resigns from BOCC

Monroe County District 1 Commissioner Danny Kolhage will resign his seat effective Nov. 30. “I regret to say that other personal commitments make it impossible...
POPEYE’S MAKES PROGRESS IN KEY WEST

Chicken joint replaces Burger King on the boulevard

There’s nothing like a brand new fast-food option to get Key Westers’ attention and dominate discussions around town and online. Only on this island...
Cancer society hosts inaugural Key Largo Bridge Bra Walk - A group of people standing next to a palm tree - Public space

Cancer society hosts inaugural Key Largo Bridge Bra Walk

This Sunday, a pink army of negligée-clad walkers and breast cancer awareness advocates will take part in the inaugural American Cancer Society (ACS) Key...
Rocking chairs line the front porch at Poinciana Gardens, where residents Barbara Jones, Joseph Canosa and others enjoy the shaded breeze and easy conversation.

New managers make Key West’s assisted-living more affordable

Finding affordable housing in Key West doesn’t usually get easier with age, but a new management company is lowering rents and increasing the occupancy...
A car parked on the side of a road - Luxury vehicle

FEMA Awards South Florida Water Management District Over $4.1 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses

FEMA has approved $ 4,101,135 for the State of Florida to help the South Florida Water Management District defray the costs of debris removal...