The Real Deal: Artist invited to NY art fair, celebrates studio anniversary
It was a celebration of various sorts for Valerie Perreault, the artist and owner of Portside Studio and Gallery in Islamorada. With her gallery...
Where are we with the Restoration Blueprint? — How the review process works
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary released its Restoration Blueprint on August 20, 2019, opening five months of public comment.
The document includes four alternatives. Alternative...
Council to Craft Response to Restoration Blueprint
Monroe’s Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution during its Nov. 20 meeting urging the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to hear stakeholder comments,...
Singing season’s greetings – Peter Mayer brings Christmas to Key West
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Peter Mayer’s “Stars & Promises” Christmas show. Mayer, a member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, admits...
Comic relief – Poundstone returns to Key West Theater
She’s quick, sarcastic and so relatably funny, Paula Poundstone creates an instant connection with her audiences everywhere. Whether she’s making you laugh or making...
WINTER WONDERLAND – Snow, Santa and sweets at Holiday Fest
The forecast calls for mountains of snow, as the beach will transform into a winter wonderland, during the 15th Annual Islamorada Chamber of Commerce...
‘TIME FLIES’– In final year, Raschein ready to bring back funding, pass key bills
As the old saying goes, “time flies when you’re having fun. “ For state Rep. Holly Raschein, it couldn’t be truer from her beginnings...
Not Your Mother’s Veggie Burger
If I told you eating a burger could help save the world, you might color me crazy and tell me to just pass the...
Actor Mike Chaplin is a Renaissance Man
It’s probably just a matter of time until Mike Chaplin weighs anchor and is off to his next adventure. He’s been a Navy sailor,...
Fire school seeks to keep locals
Monday through Friday, about a dozen Marathon High School students are at their desks at Fire Station No. 14 by 7:30 a.m. On some...






















