Crist chooses Taddeo as running mate
Crist chooses Taddeo as running mate By JIM SAUNDERS, DARA KAM AND MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist on Thursday named …
Key West Lou John Paul Jones Part I
KEY WEST LOU John Paul Jones Part 1 BY LOUIS PETRONE John Paul Jones was a man. A man’s man. America recognizes Jones as the …
Key West Summer Stage continues with its new ‘Theatresymposium’
Key West Summer Stage continues with its new ‘Theatresymposium’ SPECIAL TO KONK LIFE Already proving to be one of the more popular events of its …
Judge rules against ban on same sex marriage
Judge rules against ban on same sex marriage BY SEAN KINNEY KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Ten days after hearing arguments in his Plantation Key courtroom, …
City releases trash collection rates options
City releases trash collection rates options BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER If you were wondering how much the controversial new trash contract will …
Summer Stage presents classic Waiting for Godot
IN REVIEW Summer Stage presents classic Waiting for Godot BY C.S. GILBERT In a civilized society there is a cultural imperative to pass on the …
Sir Peter Anderson dies at 67 of lung cancer
Sir Peter Anderson dies at 67 of lung cancer BY MARK HOWELL KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Peter Anderson, acclaimed Secretary General of the Conch Republic …
The Sir Peter Anderson Story: The Conch Republic helps out the U.S. of A. in a time of need / Part 8
The Sir Peter Anderson Story The Conch Republic helps out the U.S. of A. in a time of need Part 8 As Told to Mark …
Science head finally may return after year’s leave
Science head finally may return after year’s leave BY JOHN L. GUERRA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The Monroe County School District’s top science teacher …
Tropic Sprockets, Citizen Koch
TROPIC SPROCKETS Citizen Koch BY IAN BROCKWAY Watch out! Here is a film scarier than “Jaws.” Michael Moore producer Tia Lessin (Trouble the Water) directs …
Q&A: Mark Jones
Konk Life’s Political Questionnaire Q&A with Mark Jones Interview conducted by Mark Howell Tell us your age, what office you’re running for …
Q&A: Bobby Highsmith
Konk Life’s Political Questionnaire Q & A with Bobby Highsmith Interview conducted by Mark Howell Tell us your age, what office you’re …
Super Boat races to stay in Key West
Super Boat races to stay in Key West BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Swayed by promises of millions of dollars …
McKenzie trial July 28, more than a year after his arrest
McKenzie trial July 28, more than a year after his arrest BY JOHN L. GUERRA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER It has been just over …
Senior housing project moves ahead
Senior housing project moves ahead BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Sorely needed affordable rental housing for senior citizens is a step …
City worker salaries significantly below market
City worker salaries significantly below market BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Most people probably think they are underpaid at work. But …
Weller caps 4th on 4th with a no-hitter
ARMCHAIR COMMENT Weller caps 4th on 4th with a no-hitter BY RALPH MORROW MANAGING EDITOR Key West grad Blayne Weller achieved every pitcher’s dream Thursday …
City Hall settles into a new regime
City Hall settles into a new regime BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER In the wake of the sudden departure of City …
Goombay Festival competitors trade heritage barbs
Goombay Festival competitors trade heritage barbs BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The annual Goombay Festival is an event designed to celebrate …
Couple waiting out judge’s decision
PHOTO/ Aaron Hunstman, left, and his partner of 11 years, William Lee Jones, are challenging Florida’s constitutional ban on gay marriage with a ruling expected …