John Bartus

JOHN BARTUS: MERRY CHRISTMAS VS. HAPPY HOLIDAYS

I have a song on my “After The Storm” CD titled “Happy Holidays (My Own Damn Christmas Song).” It was inspired by an actual...
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MILE MAKERS: ALISSA RECKARD ASSISTS THE FUTURE

From the nurse and the grocer to the teacher and landscaper, the Upper Keys community can’t thrive without the skills and talents of local...
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KEYS HISTORY: SAINT NICK IN THE KEYS

One thing that can be said about Florida is that the Sunshine State’s history dates back a fair distance. As someone who looks into...
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DECK THE HULLS FOR STOCK ISLAND BOAT PARADE DEC. 13 AT THE PERRY

Decorated vessels ranging from dinghies and schooners to fishing boats and yachts stage a holiday cruise on Friday, Dec. 13 through the Stock Island...
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IN PICTURES: FARO BLANCO’S ICONIC LIGHTHOUSE DAZZLES TO START THE HOLIDAYS

A sure sign of the season arrived in the Middle Keys on the final day of November as Faro Blanco Resort and Faro Blanco...
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HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER FLEES TROOPERS, JUMPS OFF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE

An adult male reportedly fled from the Florida Highway Patrol on U.S. 1 by jumping off the Seven Mile Bridge on Nov. 26. The...
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LECTURE HIGHLIGHTS ALLIGATOR REEF LIGHTHOUSE RESTORATION

The History of Diving Museum’s next “Immerse Yourself!” lecture will look at the efforts to preserve the iconic Alligator Reef Lighthouse. The lecture, by Capt....
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FINS’ BOYS SOCCER DOMINATES PALM GLADES TO START THE SEASON

Marathon sent Palm Glades Prep home early in an 8-0 mercy rule win on Nov. 5. The Fins spread the wealth, with eight different...
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ELECTION DAY HAS ARRIVED: GET LIVE COVERAGE OF THE RESULTS WITH KEYS WEEKLY &...

The Keys Weekly Newspapers and Keys Talk 96.9/102.5 FM will be providing expanded and live coverage of Election Night 2024 results.  The collaboration of the...
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VILLAGE VOTERS TO DECIDE ON COUNCIL PAY BUMP & TERM LIMITS

In addition to deciding which four will sit on the Islamorada Village Council, voters heading to the polls will also weigh in on a...

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