Governor appoints Cates to County Commission — Former Key West mayor to finish Kolhage’s term - A man smiling for the camera - Key West Citizen

Governor appoints Cates to County Commission

Craig Cates no longer has to mount an election campaign for his County Commission run. Governor Ron DeSantis called Cates Tuesday morning and, after a...
Courthouse parking, sidewalk dining, city approves both - A bus driving down a busy street - Duval Street

Courthouse parking, sidewalk dining, city approves both

Parking pay stations are coming to the formerly free-in-the-evening spaces at the courthouse complex and adjacent 500 block of Thomas Street. The Key West City...
Saving a schooner – Historic flagship limps home to Key West - A large white boat sitting next to a body of water - Western Union

Saving a schooner – Historic flagship limps home to Key West

Like a war-weary veteran limping home from battle, damaged and unrecognizable, the historic Schooner Western Union made it back to Key West last week,...
Small spaces, big impact – Officials encourage accessory unit rentals - A red stop sign sitting on the side - Logo

Small spaces, big impact – Officials encourage accessory unit rentals

ey West officials are breaking ground, taking action and making decisions to enable and encourage the construction of new housing for island workers. But another,...
City wants its cut – Admiral’s Cut access would connect waterfront - A close up of a map - Truman Waterfront Park Amphitheater

City wants its cut – Admiral’s Cut access would connect waterfront

Just a few hundred yards separate Mallory Square from the city’s new showpiece at Truman Waterfront showpiece. It’d be a quick and easy walk...
Faith and freedom – City’s oldest black church turns 155 - A large white building - Cornish Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church

Faith and freedom – City’s oldest black church turns 155

Sandy Cornish was a slave in Maryland prior to the Civil War, but eventually was able to pay $1,500 for his freedom and that...
Nadene Grossman Orr

CEO. Festival Director. Mom. Superwoman.

Nadene Grossman Orr reflects on Fantasy Fest This year marked the 40th birthday of Fantasy Fest with Nadene Grossman Orr and her team having spearheaded...
Banning our ban? – Senator targets Key West’s sunscreen ban - A person with a sunset in the background - Summer

Banning our ban? – Senator targets Key West’s sunscreen ban

A North Florida senator has filed a bill that, if passed, would nullify Key West’s ban on the sale of certain sunscreens that some...
Auto Draft - A palm tree on a street - Key West Cemetery

Tree Planting Honors Veterans — Nov. 7th, Key West Cemetery

In honor of our Veterans, the Mayor’s Beautification Committee will plant a tree near the USS Maine Memorial section of the Key West Cemetery...
Solar panels save Key West $1,100/month - A car parked on the side of a road - Luxury vehicle

Solar panels save Key West $1,100/month

The tilted structure that lines the parking lot at Key West’s City Hall is not a set of stadium bleachers or a shade pavilion,...