In pictures: 5K & concert party salute first military and responders at Hawks Cay

On the weekend before the anniversary of 9/11, Hawks Cay Resort put on a celebration to honor those who continue a tradition of selfless...

Marathon Neighbor of the Week: Alex Schutte 

No matter how many individuals appear in the pages of each edition of Keys Weekly, there are always so many more of our community...

Athlete of the Week: Christina Rice

Christina RiceSophomore, Key West High SchoolSwimming “Although she is only in her second year, Christina has a natural talent for swimming, a strong competitive drive...

Keys History: Recalling the railways and the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935

It is safe to say that Henry Flagler was tickled when his private railcar, the Flagler Special, rolled into the Key West station at...

Key West Back in the Day: The duck on a stick

One of the best birthday presents I ever bought anybody was a duck on a stick.  It wasn't a decision involving long forethought. After all,...

In-county clashes and Conch Cup action keeps Keys volleyball squads busy

All three of Monroe County’s volleyball teams tested their skills last week, with multiple in-county matchups as well as tournament action. To start things off,...

Marathon speedster Burns sets personal record as Keys runners open the season

The Lady ’Canes kicked off their cross country season Aug. 27 at Palmer Trinity School in a meet that almost was not. All-too-familiar late-summer...

Four decades in, swim lessons remains Colleen Hammon’s calling

“I wanna do it again!” Those are the words repeated over and over as Clayton Dickerson, age 2, did the “Tigger Down” exercise during...

Key West swimmers dive into the season with a pair of home meets

Key West dove into its season with a pair of home swimming meets on Aug. 28 and 29. For their home opener, the Conchs...

Conchs & ’Canes football battle loaded opponents as Marathon preps for spring rematch

Key West football got off to a late start on Aug. 28 as the Conchs awaited what was scheduled to be a 7 p.m....