Local couple makes Disney donation to MCT – Almost 40 years of ‘Whosits, Whatsits, and Thingamabobs’ - A person standing in front of a fence - Florida Keys

Local couple makes Disney donation to MCT – Almost 40 years of ‘Whosits, Whatsits,...

By Sydney Schuhmacher  Disney aficionados Joanne and Jim Zimmerman have a vast collection of memorabilia. Joanne said it’s probably “hundreds of items,” although she quickly...
Consider the Lobster Roll – The Good, the Better and the Best - A close up of a sandwich and fries on a table - French fries

Consider the Lobster Roll – The Good, the Better and the Best

Yes, David Foster Wallace, we have considered the lobster: with or without mayo, drawn butter and even a squeeze of Key lime.  At the opening...
‘TROUBLED WATERS’ - A turtle swimming under water - WLRN-FM

‘TROUBLED WATERS’

WLRN’s new documentary “Troubled Waters: Turtle’s Tale” explores the impact of human behavior on our environment — as seen through the lens of one...
Sophisticated dining in exquisite tropical ambience - A plate of food on a table - Florida Keys

Sophisticated dining in exquisite tropical ambience

Nestled on the property of the Islander Resort, Elements Longue & Restaurant brings a new, sophisticated dining experience in an exquisite tropical ambience.  Located toward...
Plastic Ban – Commission sends measure to staff - A group of stuffed animals on display in a store - Ron DeSantis

Plastic Ban – Commission sends measure to staff

The “sunscreen ban” made waves back in February, which the Key West city commission approved, and Gov. Ron DeSantis ultimately upheld (vetoing HB 771),...
A Crustacean Celebration – Key West Lobsterfest 2019 - A group of people wearing costumes - Duval Street

A Crustacean Celebration – Key West Lobsterfest 2019

Lobster season started on Aug. 6. Just two days later, Key Westers and lucky visitors can sit down to a crustacean feast of epic...
Two employees in the office to run for tax collector - A group of people posing for the camera - Florida Keys Electric, Inc.

Two employees in the office to run for tax collector

In late June, Monroe County Tax Collector Danise “Dee Dee” Henriquez threw her name into the race for the District 1 seat on the...
Rescue shows need for marine mammal hospital - A woman holding a fish - Florida Keys

Rescue shows need for marine mammal hospital

Two Atlantic bottlenose dolphins were rescued off the shallow waters of Fiesta Key Campground and Marina at MM 70 on July 26. With the...
Female Entrepreneurs, Part I - A woman in a red shirt talking on a cell phone - Florida Keys

Female Entrepreneurs, Part I

The utility of Angela Carnoske’s cheekily-named KINK(Y) Wine Rubber is evidenced in the first two minutes that we meet. We are at Wine-O on...
Got Insurance? Some locals talk about going naked (self-insuring) - A bench next to a body of water - Beach

Got Insurance? Some locals talk about going naked (self-insuring)

The popular complaint after Hurricane Irma went something like this: “Those so-and-so insurance companies have been collecting my premiums for years and ONLY gave...