KEY WEST BACK IN THE DAY — THE ‘OLD’ PALATE OF ORDINARY TIMES
There are foodies who can taste a dish and instantly discern its ingredients, or who have such sophisticated palates that they can distinguish between...
SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW: COREY MALCOM’S TRAVELS THROUGH TIME
For most people, time travel is a complete impossibility. For Corey Malcom, it’s a way of life. (And yes, there’s only one L in...
BEST OF MARATHON BRINGS GRINS & WINS FOR ALL AT HAWKS CAY
It’s our favorite night of the year for a reason.
The return of the Best of Marathon Awards on Sept. 20 brought more than 300...
HISTORIC USCGC INGHAM — A SHIP WORTH SAVING
Secured along the seawall at Truman Waterfront, the ship commands attention, the searing white of its hull stretches out like a 100-meter dash (327...
KEYS HISTORY: THE LEGEND OF BOAT CAPTAIN BILL SMITH
Bill Smith holds a special place in fishing history. He showed up in the Keys as a 19-year-old.
In 1928, Smith was approved for a...
KEY WEST FIREFIGHTERS TRAIN FOR SCARY SCENARIOS
Members of the Key West Fire Department recently took part in specialized training known as Man vs. Machine.
The program introduces firefighters to unusual incidents...
LEGENDARY ISLAMORADA SPORTFISHING EXPERT RICHARD STANCZYK TO BE HONORED BY IGFA
By Andy Newman
In 1962, legendary Islamorada sportfishing captain Richard Stanczyk, then 16, made plans to attend his junior prom with his North Miami High...
KEYS HISTORY: HOTEL TRANSFORMS INTO A HOSPITAL FOR TURTLE RECOVERY AND RELEASE IN MARATHON
Key Vaca is the heart of Marathon, and Marathon bills itself as the heart of the Florida Keys.
As the highway crosses the island, its...
AT 100, MICKEY FRANKEL BECOMES THE LATEST HONORARY CONCH
Monroe County Commissioner Holly Raschein recently presented Miriam “Mickey” Frankel — who just turned 100 — with an Honorary Conch certificate during a ceremony...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: COMMUNITY URGED TO TAKE ACTION ON PROPOSED HEALTH AND HUMAN...
In July, Monroe County’s Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) learned that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) was poised to implement a 50% cut...
