3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (627+ words) But the screening’s location at Playa Largo was fitting, since the resort was practically a main character in the film. Many of the scenes had been shot there in March and April of 2025. According to IMDB, “The Gentleman Thief” is…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (802+ words) It’s being called a turning point in a years-long local effort to restore one of the most iconic structures in the Florida Keys, the historic Alligator Reef Lighthouse. “It really feels like we’re making progress here, it’s been a lot…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (525+ words) Located closer to Cuba than to the U.S. mainland, Key West began welcoming its Cuban neighbors in the early 1830s. Many were cigarmakers, and the city’s first cigar factory opened in 1831. By the mid- to late-1800s, Key West was known as the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (512+ words) The first Bubba Look-Alike Showdown, presented by Hogfish Bar & Grill, will take over the 200 block of Duval Street on Friday, Sept. 4, before Gary Roland and the Landsharks return to recreate the spirit of the 1998 Meeting of the Minds street concert,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (381+ words) The tradition of sharing sweet foodstuffs dates back to ancient times, when they were presented as offerings to the gods or served at the end of feasts. In the Middle Ages, sweet dishes were often made from dried fruits or…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (539+ words) The Marathon Dolphins cheerleaders are going pro for a weekend. When their NFL counterparts sent out an invitation earlier this year to the team’s annual summer clinic, MHS cheer coach Michelle Macoskey saw an opportunity years in the making for…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (396+ words) Keys Weekly Newspapers The Key West Art & Historical Society on Aug. 10 announced the donation of a culturally significant woodcarving by Cuban-American folk artist Mario Sanchez, given to the society by Holly S. Merrill. The work, inherited by Merrill from her mother,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (191+ words) For Elizabeth Young, usually called Liz, the heart of the Florida Keys island chain has always been its creative community. For the last 19 years, she has worked as an integral supporter of that heart. A former New York City casting…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (244+ words) The next talk in the 35th annual lecture series, “A Delicate Balance of Nature,” will highlight how outdoor learning can influence ocean conservation. Hosted by the Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (92+ words) TOP 10 REJECTED NOMINATIONS FOR THE BEST OF MARATHON AWARDS 10. Best Fishing Guide: “The guy who sells spots on Facebook Marketplace” 9. Best Customer Service: “Chick-Fil-A in Homestead” 8. Best Bank: “My Mattress” 7. Best Local Celebrity: “Publix Chickens” (also appeared in “Best Barbecue?...