Rachel Crane creating happiness while saving the world
Rachel Crane lives a badass life that keeps her busy, challenged, and fulfilled. The Port Largo resident can sometimes be found in the Keys...
THE TOOL MAN – ‘Hard work pays off’
If you don’t know Todd Switzer, then you’ve at least since his big white truck, with “Snap-On” emblazoned in red letters. He’s traveled up...
Actions by local coastie during shooting goes recognized
Just this month, Coast Guard Bosun Tracy Mannes, 31, was awarded the service’s Coast Guard Medal for her actions in 2017, during the shooting...
Brother, sister excited for first year at Key Largo
It’s that time of year when students hit the alarm clock, mosey on down to the kitchen for breakfast and hop out the door...
Committed to Excellence – Principal Acevedo looks ahead to the Fall
Principal Amber Archer Acevedo has the hang of “back to school”—she’s been doing it nearly every year of her life. After graduating from college,...
Keys couple uses art to inspire others, protect nature
Victoria Cassar and Ian Wilson-Navarro create art that sparks conversations about nature and how to protect it. The couple uses different mediums — sculpture...
Triple Threat – Actor, Musician and Well-Dressed Man Mook J
Mook J is a man of many names and many talents. Named Clausell Johnson Jr., but christened “Mook” by his two older sisters, his...
PROMOTED! – Scuderi excelling
The summer has been quite busy for Stephanie Scuderi. Recently, she traveled with her parents and son to France. Scuderi says Ray is a...
Cut From A Different Cloth – The Life and Line of Designer Tracey Holst
When Guyanese-born designer Tracey Holst first came to Key West in the mid ’80s, the journey was more return than arrival.
“It was so humid....
The Beard and the Beat
When musician Rob Benton was a contestant on “America’s Got Talent” in 2010, Baywatch alum David Hasselhoff applauded his skills but dismissed the guitar...






















