The Bum Farto Files: The Other Operation Conch
Key West Fire Chief Joseph "Bum" Farto disappeared on Feb. 16, 1976, while awaiting sentencing for a drug trafficking conviction stemming from Operation Conch – a sting...
Wet paint: Keys artist dives deep for inspiration
Brittany Parker can do it all.
During the day, she’s the program and development manager at the Good Health Clinic in Tavernier. On days off and weekends, many...
Beach chairs travel the Florida Keys with various occupants
A visitor from Louisiana hates waste, so she created a Facebook page to facilitate the travel itinerary of four colorful beach chairs.
“I was just feeling the vibe...
Keys Weekly gives readers a monthly photo assignment
Here in the Keys, it’s hard not to find something beautiful to take a picture of every day. We’ve been amazed by some of the pictures people...
New Key West events replace Fantasy Fest fundraisers
The eight weeks from mid-August to mid-October in Key West are typically packed with costume parties, silent auctions, art sales, bike tours, fundraising 5K runs and other...
The Islamorada library is looking for your best shot of life in the Keys
Islamorada Library is hosting an art contest for adults. Called "What's in Your Camera Roll?", we challenge locals to document life in the Florida Keys now. We...
Horoscope: What the stars have in store for September
Virgo
Aug. 23 to Sept. 22
In spite, or because of, your strong work ethic and emotional boundaries, you harbor a deep escapist tendency. This often manifests in your...
MARATHON FAMILY’S HALLOWEEN DISPLAY CONTINUES TO GROW AND GROWL
“We can hear the giggles,” said Bette Zirkelback of the neighborhood children who sneak into the yard to marvel at the incredible Halloween installation — witches, cauldrons,...
WHERE MUSIC, DIVING AND LOVE COLLIDED IN AN UNDERWATER PROPOSAL
“When you know, you just know.”
That’s what they say about good music, a great day on the water, and, of course, love.
For Nick Britt and Ashlee Hewitt,...
