COULD KEY WEST COMPROMISE ON CRUISE SHIPS?
City lawmakers changed the course of Key West’s cruise ship conversation on Oct. 5, introducing words like, “compromise,” “mediation,” “stakeholders,” “discussion” and “input from all sides” —...
TAX HIKE: KEY WEST PASSES 5.5% TAX INCREASE
First, the good news: It’s looking as if the Key West powerboat races will be allowed to proceed, following last year’s cancellation due to COVID.
Organizers of special...
COUNTY HIRES CONTRACTORS FOR $80M KEY WEST AIRPORT EXPANSION
Tired of overcrowded departure areas and an outdated baggage claim at Key West International Airport? Not for long.
Monroe County has selected a joint-venture firm, NV2A Gulf Keystar,...
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST COMPLICATE KEY WEST’S DEFENSE OF CRUISE SHIP LIMITS
The attorney nominated by Safer Cleaner Ships to defend Key West’s right to curtail cruise ships against anticipated lawsuits has “conflicts related to cruise lines.”
Joe Jacquot, who...
GIVING SPIRITS: FOURTH & PRIDE VODKA DONATES TO LGBTQ ORGANIZATIONS
What are the owners of a legendary Manhattan dive bar — a gay dive bar — to do when their bar has to close due to COVID...
KEY WEST BLAZE ON ASHE STREET BURNED HOT & FAST
Social media erupted Wednesday evening as sirens wailed through Key West, cutting through the thick black smoke that was visible to boaters miles away.
Reports from city officials...
Key West hosts Marathon in golf match
Coach Josh Bassett’s Key West High School Conchs hosted the Marathon Dolphins in a golf match on Sept. 28.
Match results and player rosters were not available as...
BIKE SAFETY GROUP SELLS CLOTHING DESIGNED FOR KEY WEST
Are you a cyclist or athlete? Want to promote bicycle safety and awareness, as well as Key West, and look good while doing it?
Road cyclist Richard Cahlin...
RETIRED BIG PINE KEY TEACHER BECAME PHOTOGRAPHER DURING PANDEMIC
Jack Louden, a little known treasure here in the Florida Keys, brings to mind the term Renaissance man. He hails from both Darby, Pennsylvania and Wilmington, Delaware....
LOCAL HAUNTED TOUR MAKES TOP 10 LIST
Ghosts and Gravestones Key West has made the 2021 USA TODAY 10 Best Readers Choice Awards for Best Ghost Tour.
Nominees are chosen by a panel that includes...
