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$1M DONATION KEEPS CANCER CARE IN THE KEYS

George Fernandez held back tears as he addressed a select group of attendees recently at the Tropic Cinema, where he served as a founding...
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OUR FURRY FRIENDS NEED FOSTER FAMILIES, TOO

The Florida Keys SPCA’s foster program turns heartbreaking situations into heartwarming success stories. Orphaned kittens, barely clinging to life in the absence of their mother’s...
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CELEBRATE THE SUMMER SOLSTICE AT MALLORY SQUARE JUNE 1-20

More than a dozen artisans will demonstrate their creative abilities in Key West during the Summer Solstice Celebration, set for June 1-20 at Mallory...
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SOMEONE YOU SHOULD MEET — KATE MIANO WEARS MANY HATS 

Kate Miano may have more titles than she does hats — and as anyone who knows her can attest, this woman owns a LOT...
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TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN CELEBRATES 81 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Take Stock in Children of Monroe County announces the graduation of its 25th class of scholarship recipients, marking a milestone in the program’s history....

REEF’S REPORT: HEALING DEN TO HELP VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH NEW PARTNERSHIP

Hi friends! Reef the Fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” Today, I’m reporting from a place of real pride. I, Reef the fox, am...
Ed Tierney, in Key West on May 2 with his wife, Lori, was selected as the school district’s next superintendent at the school board’s May 13 meeting. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

SCHOOL BOARD SELECTS ED TIERNEY AS SUPERINTENDENT

The school board’s five-month search for its next superintendent ended this week, with the selection of Ed Tierney for the school district’s top job. The...

LOCAL PASTOR BLESSES ALL ISLAND ANIMALS — FROM THE AQUARIUM TO THE IGUANAS

Rev. Daybree Thoms of Unity of the Keys has been criss-crossing Key West, bestowing blessings to the island’s animals — all the animals. The...

LEARN ABOUT CFK CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIPS AT MAY 14 VIRTUAL EVENT

The College of the Florida Keys invites prospective students to learn about its apprenticeships in construction technologies at a virtual information event on Wednesday,...
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KEY WEST BACK IN THE DAY: PHIL CLARK WAS ‘THE PIRATE WHO LOOKED AT...

“Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you callWanted to sail upon your waters Since I was three feet tallYou’ve seen it all …. You’ve seen...