The Konk Life Political Questionnaire: Craig Cates
The Konk Life Political Questionnaire Craig Cates Conducted by Mark Howell Q:Mayor Craig Cates: Tell us your age, what office you’re running …
Tropic Sprockets, The Immigrant
Tropic Sprockets BY IAN BROCKWAY The Immigrant With a story that is unapologetically cold, grim and more understated than the work of Albert Camus, James …
Fernandez retires: Reorganization in city manager’s office
Fernandez retires: Reorganization in city manager’s office BY PRU SOWERS KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER Long-time assistant city manager David Fernandez is retiring after 30 …
High Notes, Harry Schroeder, Young Musicians
HIGH NOTES Young musicians earn plaudits BY HARRY SCHROEDER The Music in Paradise operation opened the month of June by putting on its annual concert …
Food truck argument goes to special magistrate
Food truck argument goes to special magistrate BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West City attorneys went to bat again against …
Fire Department to take over emergency medical services
Fire Department to take over emergency medical services BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Based on unanimous enthusiasm from city commissioners …
CPS responds to Sunset Celebration guidelines
CPS responds to Sunset Celebration guidelines BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The Cultural Preservation Society has inched closer to meeting Key …
City debates demolishing five historic homes
City debates demolishing five historic homes BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER “Demolition is never a fast process in my experience.” …
‘Sailing Down the Mountain’ is a fun ride
‘Sailing Down the Mountain’ is a fun ride REVIEW BY C.S. GILBERT Author/singer/songwriter/musician Ben Harrison’s new book, Sailing Down the Mountain, centers on …
Mystery Writers Fest
PHOTO/ Keys TV host Jenna Stauffer dives in to the works of some of her favorite authors in anticipation of the inaugural Mystery Writers Key …
Yaniz decides not to run for Key West mayor
Yaniz decides not to run for Key West mayor KONK STAFF Key West City Commissioner Tony Yaniz has announced that he will not be a …
Fire Department to take over emergency medical services
Fire Department to take over emergency medical services BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Based on unanimous enthusiasm from city commissioners …
AC: Ratcliff’s Houston team advances to Super Regionals
ARMCHAIR COMMENT Ratcliff’s Houston team advances to Super Regionals BY RALPH MORROW While every team from Florida has been eliminated from the College Baseball World …
Scott spares most projects in signing record budget
Scott spares most projects in signing record budget By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Without the public ceremony of past years, Gov. Rick …
Bahama Village redevelopment plan changes gears
Bahama Village redevelopment plan changes gears BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Efforts to redevelop depressed areas in Bahama Village have progressed …
City puts level field controls on Sunset Celebration
City puts level field controls on Sunset Celebration BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER In an effort to stabilize the troubled Sunset …
KW Lou: Renounce your faith or be crucified
COMMENTARY: KEY WEST LOU RENOUNCE YOUR FAITH OR BE CRUCIFIED Death by crucifixion has returned. The same way Jesus died on …
Short Answers: Lighten Up
Short Answers By Jeff Johnson and Paula Forman “LIGHTEN UP” DEPARTMENT Dear Short Answers: When is your child too old to bring into a …
New assistant city manager steps up
PHOTO/ Sarah Spurlock New assistant city manager steps up BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Putting together the city’s $160-plus million …
KW Kitchen: Octopus: A Taste of the Mediterranean
KEY WEST KITCHEN Octopus: A Taste of the Mediterranean BY KERRY SHELBY Octopus may not be one of your go-to ingredients, but once you figure …