Posts in category City News

Security cameras slated for Mallory Square and Outer Mole BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER If the idea of installing security cameras in Mallory …

State of the city address looks ahead with “abounding optimism” BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West Mayor Teri Johnston had only been …

Sunscreen ban passes first step BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Bucking presentations on alternative science, warnings of a surge in skin cancer and …

Julio Avael Honored The City of Key West and the City Commission this week paid tribute to former City Manager Julio Avael, who passed away …

Police Department to Sponsor Recruits The Key West Police Department is looking for motivated candidates who want to become police officers. The police department is …

MARTIN LUTHER DAY CELEBRATION Mayor Teri Johnston and the Key West City Commission, during Tuesday’s regular meeting, proclaimed January 21st at Martin Luther King, Jr. …

Search warrant turns up 12 pounds of marijuana and $10K in cash A 54-year-old Key West man was arrested Monday morning after Sheriff’s Office Detective …

Affordable AIDS housing to increase in Key West BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER “Marty’s Place,” the 16-unit housing development on Bertha Street, is …

Original artworks selected for Key West City Hall BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The almost-brand new Key West City Hall is going to …

New location selected for Key West homeless shelter BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER After who knows how many hours of discussions, missed deadlines, …

Key West takes aim at predatory cosmetic store sales practices BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Trying to stop a perceived rise in complaints …

Ban on certain sunscreens proposed in Key West BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER What’s killing the coral reefs around Key West? That question …

Bike/pedestrian master plan ready for its close up BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Reading through the 76-page proposed Key West Bicycle and Pedestrian …

Mounting environmental concerns at Mount Trashmore BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER It’s been one of Key West’s dirty little secrets. Literally. What is …

Key West Mayor Teri Johnston and City Commissioners Jimmy Weekley and Sam Kaufman proclaimed Dec. 21st National Homeless Persons Memorial Day during the December City …

Key West Holiday Parade Winners Named Though every entry into this year’s Holiday Parade was a winner the moment it brought a smile to a …

Mallory Square restaurant vote postponed for third time BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Local restauranteur Joe Walsh was hoping last week that he …

 Brandenburg prepares to step into the top job at the Key West Police Department BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West’s new police …

Key West City Hall Attains Platinum LEED Certification The City of Key West has earned the much-coveted LEED Platinum Certification for Key West City Hall, …

Key West votes to accept new workforce housing units from state BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Despite some concerns about potential traffic congestion …