1+ week, 2+ day ago   (622+ words) 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, a duck on a stick doesn’t instantly leap to mind when you’re seeking the perfect…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (336+ words) It’s not sunshine and rainbows at city hall. The ACLU of Florida on Sept. 9 filed a second lawsuit against the city of Key West, alleging that city officials retaliated against two local residents who filed the first lawsuit pertaining to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (126+ words) Keys Weekly Newspapers Amanda DeBoer, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, joined the Keys Medical Group Psychiatry practice Sept. 1. DeBoer is a graduate of Milwaukee School of Engineering, where she earned a master’s degree in nursing, specializing in psychiatric mental…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (208+ words) Monroe County and Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park will celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the America 250 Florida Keys Pennekamp Paddle Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park in Key Largo. Park admission will be…...

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, 2+ day ago   (602+ words) Anyone who was part of the late-night crowd during Key West’s ramshackle glory days, loosely defined as the 1970s and most of the 1980s, remembers the old Conch Flyer. That’s because bars on the island were legally required to close at 4 a....

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (171+ words) Keys Weekly Newspapers An Oklahoma City man was cuffed after a marine deputy observed him in possession of a threatened marine species. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Lower Keys marine deputy Luis Guiardinu was on patrol at Sunshine…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (187+ words) In the two races for Key West Utility Board, incumbent Mona Clark held onto the Group A seat that she has held for more than 20 years. Clark defeated Jim Marquardt, who had campaigned on televising utility board meetings and the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (475+ words) There is no shortage of stories told about the Florida Keys. One Upper Keys favorite that has been passed from barstool to barstool for a long time is the origin of the Tavernier name. As the story goes, a thirsty…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (233+ words) Rowell’s Waterfront Park in Key Largo closed this week to allow for the construction of several improvements. County officials say the park will be closed through Sept. 1. “We appreciate the community’s patience as we complete this project,” said John Allen,…...