Behind the spectacle: The evolution of a Fantasy Fest float from design to Duval...
Fantasy Fest 2026, with its “Musical Icons and Iconic Musicals” theme, kicks off Oct. 16, but for parade float-building groups like the one organized...
Need money for an art project? The Anne McKee Artists Fund can help
The Anne McKee Artists Fund will once again offer grant opportunities to individual visual, performing and literary artists who live in Key West and...
Exclusive: Florida artist Brian Butler wins Fantasy Fest poster-design contest
Like Fantasy Fest parade grand marshal Mike Stack and theme contest winner Stephanie Southgate, Miami artist Brian Butler has an extra reason to celebrate...
Key West’s Williams Hall launches youth theater program
A new program at Williams Hall will give Key West middle and high school students the opportunity to learn the world of theater from...
The legendary Warren Haynes catches up with Florida Keys Weekly podcast on his upcoming...
Grammy winner and music legend Warren Haynes shares the story behind his latest album, "Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey," along with Gov't Mule's...
Key West Back in the Day: Where there’s a Will…Sunset showman Soto needs our...
Nearly every longtime Key West resident knows Will Soto — and over the years, countless hordes of visitors have marveled as he walked a...
Key West library to close Sept. 21 for a month-long roof replacement
The Key West branch of the Monroe County Public Library, including the Florida Keys History Center, will close on Monday, Sept. 21 for a...
David Sloan’s new book, ‘Who is Bum Farto?’ recalls Key West’s infamous fire chief...
Just before sunrise on Sept. 9, 1975, state agent Larry Campbell and another officer made an unannounced visit to the home of Monroe County...
Exclusive: Fantasy Fest Feature — Who came up with this year’s popular theme?
Editor’s Note: T-minus 40 days until the 2026 Fantasy Fest parade. Join the Keys Weekly each week for exclusive Fantasy Fest features highlighting the...
Just a Few Friends festival fills Key West with music & memories
Before his death on Sept. 1, 2023, Jimmy Buffett reportedly told friends and family to “keep the party going. Play the music.”
And Key West...
