PREPARING FOR HURRICANE SEASON IS ESSENTIAL
Dear Key West residents and visitors: As we enter hurricane season, I want to remind everyone that preparedness is not optional — it is essential....
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: WYLAND MURAL COVERUP IS A WHALE OF A MISTAKE
Many have heard or read the recent story of the Wyland mural in Dallas, Texas being painted over to promote the upcoming FIFA World...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: IS THE ‘YUCK’ FACTOR COSTING US MILLIONS?
In August 2014, the Florida Keys Environmental Coalition (FKEC.org) published an article about turning wastewater into potable water for reuse and the value, safety...
KEY WEST MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MARKS 60 YEARS OF SERVICE & UNITY
Dear Editor & Key West community: Today we celebrate an extraordinary milestone — 60 years since the Key West Military Affairs Committee (MAC) first came...
LETTER: SAVE THE KEYS FROM OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING
On Jan 6, the Village of Islamorada became the latest governmental body in the Monroe County to unanimously pass a resolution objecting to the...
LETTER: ISLAMORADA LIBRARY IS REOPENED WITH A REFRESHED LOOK
To the wonderful members of our Islamorada community, on behalf of the Monroe County Public Library Islamorada branch and its staff, I want to...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: SAY ‘NO’ TO MID-DECADE REDISTRICTING IN FLORIDA
Following the example of Texas and at the request of the current administration, Florida is pursuing efforts to redraw our Congressional maps outside of...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FEDERAL AGENCY LAUNCHES KEY DEER RESCUE PROGRAM IT PREVIOUSLY BLOCKED
Dear Editor: Save Our Key Deer Inc. (SOKD) learned through a social media post that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Key Deer Refuge on...
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...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: WHY FISHING FAMILIES MATTER MORE THAN EVER
Dear Editor: The Florida Keys are known for their turquoise waters, coral reefs and laid-back charm — but beneath the surface lies a deeper story....
