Cheers and tears of joy at FKOC Awards Luncheon
PHOTO/ MARK HOWELL Rev. Stephen Braddock presents Sherry Read with her humanitarian award Cheers and tears of joy at FKOC Awards Luncheon BY MARK HOWELL …
Residents get earful at ‘State of the Island’ community forum
Residents get earful at ‘State of the Island’ community forum BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER When it comes to the state of this island, there’s …
Mosquito Control nixes eminent domain suggestion
Mosquito Control nixes eminent domain suggestion BY JOHN ANDOLA NEWS WRITER At its April 2 special meeting, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control Board (FKMCB) considered …
Roman Gastesi’s money isn’t his
THE BIG STORY Roman Gastesi’s money isn’t his BY RICK BOETTGER Our county administrator has been deposed in his four-year-long losing lawsuit against Stand …
Airport getting non-skid runway system
Airport getting non-skid runway system BY JOHN L. GUERRA NEWS WRITER Key West International Airport will construct a system designed to quickly and safely stop …
LTE: How the Constitution needs to change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR How the Constitution needs to change BY ROGER KOSTMAYER Key West Retired Supreme Court Justice, 93-year-old John Paul Stevens, is …
April 8 Is Equal Pay Day
April 8 Is Equal Pay Day SPECIAL TO KONK LIFE Today, April 8, is Equal Pay Day — the day on which the average female …
Southwest pulling out of Key West on June 7
Southwest pulling out of Key West on June 7 BY JOHN L. GUERRA NEWS WRITER Southwest Airlines will end its service to Key West International …
Summer camp for grown-ups kicks off new marketing campaign
Summer camp for grown-ups kicks off new marketing campaign BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER In a town long accustomed to promoting itself as a party-centric …
Tropic Sprockets: Bad Words
TROPIC SPROCKETS Jokes crackle in Bad Words BY IAN BROCKWAY Bad Words Taking a page from Billy Bob Thornton’s most irreverent comedies, actor Jason Bateman …
Height restriction boost headed for ballot box
Height restriction boost headed for ballot box BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER Local voters this November will be able to take the first concrete steps …
Tropic Sprockets
Tropic sprockets Le Week-End keeps you guessing BY IAN BROCKWAY Le Week-End “Le Week-End” is the long awaited film by Roger Michell (Venus) and it …
State pot smoking bill gets City Commission support
State pot smoking bill gets City Commission support BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER It’s not often that Key West city commissioners agree on something. In …
Paradise Swing Band celebrates Harry Schroeder’s 80th
PHOTO/Mark Howell Harry Schroeder celebrates his 80th birthday in style. Paradise Swing Band celebrates Harry Schroeder’s 80th BY MARK HOWELL NEWS WRITER The Paradise …
Waterfront park gets last city nod, but changes coming
Waterfront park gets last city nod, but changes coming BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER A massive redevelopment of the Truman waterfront area got …
Sellers’ hit helps Conchs
Sellers’ hit helps Conchs win big game in extra inning BY RALPH MORROW MANAGING EDITOR In a game that brought back memories of its glory …
Silence deafens Sound ordinance until April 22
Silence deafens sound ordinance until April 22 BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER It’s not over until the fat lady sings and when it comes to …
Sheriff announces next Citizen’s Police Academies
Sheriff announces next Citizen’s Police Academies SPECIAL TO THE CITIZEN The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its next Citizen’s Police Academies starting in …
Key West Kitchen With Kerry Shelby: Tasty, tangy Tomatillos
Key West Kitchen With Kerry Shelby Tasty, tangy tomatillos, a perfect match for Key West fish BY KERRY SHELBY With our incredible variety of fresh …
Special Olympics Torch Run on Friday
Special Olympics Torch Run on Friday SPECIAL TO KONK LIFE Local law enforcement agencies will be running through the streets of Key West again this …