Christi’s in Control
To say Christi Allen Franchini is enthusiastic is like saying the Florida Keys has nice weather. Her smile is as unlimited as her spirit...
Rev. Debra Andrew Maconaughey thoroughly involved in community
After Hurricane Irma, Rev. Debra Andrew Maconaughey, the Reverend Canon and Rector of St. Columba really stepped up for the community – first by...
National Treasure Hunter
It’s exciting when one of Key West’s own becomes a national TV star. Shawn Cowles, local treasure hunter, earned his stripes working with Mel...
League president weighs in on election
She just wanted to go to Cuba, in fact had planned the trip with her mother before she passed. But as things happen, life...
Exclusive interview with Rick Springfield
It’s hard not to swoon — especially if privileged enough to experience the ’80s firsthand. It’s like a kick ass jeopardy category: “Jessie’s Girl”…...
MORADA WAY INTERIM DIRECTOR TALKS ISLAMORADA ART
Being called “executive director” is quite the privilege, something people strive for over the course of a career. Andrea Johansson already has it on...
Charles “Chuck” Licis works tirelessly for Take Stock
Chuck Licis has a passion for learning, all things French, and helping children. As program coordinator for Take Stock in Children, a college and...
‘Chef Flavor’ Stanton teaches kids to cook
Carl Stanton is a mountain of a man. But his presence — in the classroom and on the football field — is bigger. He’s...
BMCM Timaree Sparks takes charge of Coast Guard Station Marathon
In mid-July, Coast Guard Station Marathon received a new chief. Master Chief Timaree Sparks (pronounced Tim-ah-ree), took the helm of the Middle Keys facility....
CONNECTED
From the farmland of Iowa to the Lower Keys, Sue Harrison retired from Northwest (Delta) Airlines and carries a degree from University of Northern...


















