What’s Cooking, Key West: What’s the point of pineapples? More than you think.
In historic Key West, symbols played an important role. When a new baby was born, for example, parents placed a conch shell on a...
Philanthropy Matters: Great board members leave the nonprofits they serve stronger
By Elizabeth Brown This summer, the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK) experienced a passing of the baton. After years of dedicated service in...
Key West Rum Fest is back — and benefitting MARC
Key West Rum Fest is underway in Key West, Aug. 10-16, assembling rum enthusiasts, distillers, master ambassadors, musicians, food lovers and community supporters to...
Key West Police & Monroe County Sheriff’s Office earn statewide traffic honors
The Key West Police Department’s and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office’s Motor Unit and traffic patrol teams earned first place in the statewide Law...
Free campaign sign recycling available at 5 locations Aug. 19 through Dec. 15
Monroe County, the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections, the City of Key West and Waste Management are partnering to provide free recycling for election...
6 local Navy sailors selected for chief petty officer promotion
Six Navy first class petty officers representing various Key West-based commands were officially announced as chief petty officer selectees on Aug. 4. This milestone...
Keys schools earn ‘Ocean Guardian’ designation from NOAA
Monroe County School District was recognized on Aug. 8 as the first NOAA Ocean Guardian school district on the East Coast during a community...
Key West Sailing Center hosts end-of-summer celebration for campers
The Key West Community Sailing Center wrapped up another summer of sailing with its end-of-summer party on Aug. 8. More than 250 young sailors, ages...
UPDATE ON ELECTION SECURITY IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
The Florida Keys’ elections supervisor announced this week that results of the Aug. 18 election will be delayed until about 10 p.m. due to...
What’s Cooking Key West: ‘Mocktails’ offer spirited flavor without the buzz
Until recent years, relatively few beverage choices were available to bar patrons who didn’t want alcoholic refreshment. Whether embracing a sober lifestyle or just...
