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HIP TO THE SCENE: NICKY’S CELEBRATION ON FEB. 29 RECALLS A LIFE CUT SHORT

On Thursday, Feb. 29, Nicky’s Celebration will take place at the Key West Theater. Now in its sixth year, the event raises money to help the families of...
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: DEMARCUS DEROCHE

DeMarcus DerocheFreshman, Key West Basketball “We believe he can be one of the greatest talents to ever come through our gym, and will push him to settle for nothing...
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MOSQUITO MISERY: FLYING BLOOD-SUCKERS STIRRED LONG HOLLOW TOOTH INTO KEYS HISTORY

These days, the small island in the Atlantic shallows off of the Matecumbe Keys is home to Indian Key Historic State Park. Bahamian sailors called it Kay...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: COUNTY IS LIKELY TO BRING BACK CHARTER PROPOSITION

After 8 months of non-stop cheerleading, and $100,000 plus in taxpayer funds spent on outside attorneys and consultants, a majority of the Monroe County Commissioners had a...
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THE KEYS WEEKLY SPORTS WRAP PODCAST: STRONGWOMEN HEAD TO STATES & POSTSEASON HOOPS

On this week’s Keys Weekly Sports Wrap Podcast, tune in to hear about early district basketball results as well as an in-depth preview on all of our...
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JUST THE TIPS: WINTER WEATHER & PHONE PROTOCOLS ON THE WATER

Brrrr!!! It’s been pretty chilly for quite a while around here, relatively speaking. Yeah, I know it’s not Michigan, Ohio or Wisconsin cold, but we rarely have...
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WOMEN OF COUNTRY MUSIC ROCK KEY WESTERN FEST

Kyle Carter, producer of Key Western Fest, told the crowd on closing night of the four-day festival, “You are small but mighty, and we love you for...
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KEY WEST COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING SECURES TOP-10 SPOT IN FLORIDA

Key West’s competitive cheer squad had an uphill battle at the FHSAA 1A State Championships in Lakeland last weekend. The Conchs scored high enough at regionals to...
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IN PICTURES: RUNNERS BLASTED WITH COLOR DURING ANNUAL TREK IN ISLAMORADA

Students and parents of Plantation Key School took to the starting line knowing a blast of color would be awaiting them at the finish line during the...
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MARATHON’S DUNN, EARNHARDT & LEE BRING HOME REGIONAL GOLD AS 11 KEYS LIFTERS HEAD...

The Marathon Dolphins may have had fewer regional qualifiers on their weightlifting squad than their Upper Keys and Key West neighbors, but they may have the best...