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...
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...
Key West kindergartners find their way on the very first day
Krishna Lowe’s kindergarten class at Horace O’Bryant School was a colorful hive of backpacks, water bottles and bathroom breaks on Aug. 12, the first...
Keys schools are back; sheriff’s office has several safety reminders
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be out in force this week with safety in mind as children return to school beginning Wednesday morning.
Deputies...
Key West nurse Jody Hauser wins national nursing excellence award
Jody Houser, a registered nurse at Lower Keys Medical Center, has received a national Nursing Excellence Award.
Houser was surprised with a reception that included...
Key West Business Guild reinvents iconic Headdress Ball with more prize categories
The Key West Business Guild is launching a new chapter for one of Fantasy Fest's traditions. The 43rd annual Headdress Ball, taking place Thursday,...


















