A person holding a guitar - Acoustic guitar

Grateful Guitar: go-to experts – Shop sells instruments, helps musicians

For an island that was noted for its fishing and trade industries, Key West is now defined by its art — and music is the muse of...
A group of people posing for the camera - Marathon Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Thomas Householder is the town’s newest vet

“There is a way of holding horses — grab an ear and it subdues them. Some vets get killed in the line of duty; they get kicked...
A young boy standing next to a child - Toddler

Young Conchs drop eggs of second-story balcony – Gifted students explore engineering, math and...

Recently, a bunch of kids were dropping eggs of a second-story balcony at Florida Keys Community College. No, they’re not delinquents. Rather they are gifted students from...
A man standing in front of a window posing for the camera - David Thibault

Sunset Social Drinking Club blends socializing, fund-raising – Founder draws on experience to throw...

“We’re not the Rotary and we are not the Garden Club,” said Ben Hennington from the “Godfather” booth at Island Dogs. “We don’t have meetings, because they...
A group of people running on a field - Championship

Youth football sign ups are going on now – The league has been developing...

“We teach them the fundamentals, life skills and keep them doing something healthy and productive with their time,” said Key West native and coach of a quarter...
A bag of luggage - Bin Bags

City examines waste removal bids – Proposals range from $5.3 to $8.1 million depending...

Last year Waste Management hauled 45,000 tons of garbage, yard waste and recycling out of Key West. Their municipal service waste contract is coming to an end and...
A group of people posing for the camera - Energy

Local broadband company competes against telecom giants – Key West Broadband owner Jordan Smith...

For many business owners, the expectations that accompany reliable internet service are often stranded by a limited number of providers, slower internet speeds and impersonal service.  These...
A close up of a busy city street lined with palm trees - Duval Street

Is Duval Street too loud? – Musicians and residents look for middle ground on...

Old City Hall was crowded with local musicians and annoyed residents last Tuesday to discuss the issue of the noise ordinance or lack there of. Commissioner Jimmy...
A red and white boat sitting next to a body of water - Fish 'n Fun Boat & Watersports Rentals

Little beach bar is off the beaten track – Locals revive spot with small...

It doesn’t exist on any map nor does it show up a GPS coordinate.  Even mail carriers argue whether Lagerhead’s Beach Bar sits on the edge of...
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Key West tosses study

This past Tuesday Key West voters rejected a proposed study to determine the effects of a channel widening project by nearly a 3 to 1 margin. 4,531 voters...

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