Proud landmark now a shambles - A close up of a person holding a cell phone - Tobacco smoking

Vaping 101

E-cigarettes, vaping, the JUUL – all new terminology in our American lexicon and so very important to know. Why? The trend in inhalant products is taking teenagers...
‘MOONLIGHT’ IN MARATHON - A bunch of items that are on a table - Food Gift Baskets

Oh, Baby!

Pink and blue giraffes, diaper cakes, Pampers, and ribbons decorate Key West Woman’s Club for a May 19 baby shower. But this isn’t just any baby shower....
‘MOONLIGHT’ IN MARATHON - A close up of a coral - Coral reef

New coral disease spreading

Reports of widespread coral disease in Lower Keys reefs, and summer heat coming, could spell trouble for remaining healthy coral systems, say local researchers tracking the event. “As...
METEOROLOGIST-IN-CHARGE - A man in a blue shirt - Florida Keys

New weatherman in charge

In his nearly 20 years of being a forecaster, Chip Kasper has seen more than his fair share of wild storms – 27 to be exact –...
Key Largo concert this weekend - A woman holding a red light - The Voice

Key Largo concert this weekend

Elite musicians highlight the annual Key Largo Original Music Festival, featuring live performances Thursday through Sunday, May 17-20. The four-day festival stars music for all ages and tastes,...
County to create taxing district - A man and a woman posing for a picture - T-shirt

‘Take Stock’ grads capped on May 19

The Monroe County Education Foundation will recognize the accomplishments and celebrate the graduation of its 58 Take Stock in Children senior scholars on Saturday, May 19, at...
‘Hear our cry’ – Governor directs 1,300 housing units for Florida Keys - A room with white walls - Product design

Where to go from here

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Stand in front of a mirror in the dark, say “thirteen hundred” out loud three times, and Monroe County’s ghost of affordable housing will appear to have...
EIGHT IS  ENOUGH - Graduation ceremony

EIGHT IS ENOUGH

On Thursday, May 24, eight Island Christian School seniors will receive their diplomas, flip their tassels, and begin the next chapter of their young lives. In honor...
Need a tribe? - A woman standing in front of a building - Key West

Need a tribe?

Jessica and Michelle share a passion for fitness. The Spottswood sisters-in-law met each other eight years ago. Now, five kids between the two later, they are growing...
Need a tribe? - A group of men playing a game on the court - Antonio Tarver

KNOCK OUT

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While baseball is heralded as the southernmost pastime, it was boxing that once defined the island’s gritty spirit. And on Saturday, June 9, the sweet science returns...

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