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Trauma Star Stickers Coming Soon! If you are a resident of Monroe County, Florida and air medical transport is required, you may qualify for a …

Rainbow Crosswalk Unveiling to Highlight June 10-14 Key West Pride   Visitors can celebrate equality, applaud the unveiling of a permanent rainbow crosswalk on Key …

Generations of Bethels Honored Key West Mayor pro tem Mark Rossi, along with the entire City Commission, honored former Commissioner Harry Bethel for his dedication …

Shipyard Brewing Company with American Tailgating League to Bring National Cornhole Tournament to Key West   Portland, ME (May 13, 2015) — Shipyard Brewing Company …

Fringe Theater returns the Bard to the blackboards with Shakespeare in School’s take on ‘Macbeth’ BY TERRY SCHMIDA By the pricking of my thumbs, something …

Key West Art & Historical Society announces new board members   The Key West Art & Historical Society, one of the region’s oldest cultural organizations …

Theatre XP Announces Summer Stage Season   Key West’s eclectic TheatreXP has announced its program for the annual KEY WEST SUMMER STAGE, set for July …

JIATFS Conducts Change of Command Ceremony   KEY WEST, Fla. – U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steve Mehling, relinquished command to U.S. Coast Guard Rear …

Writers Contest and Award to Honor Late Author Jeremiah Healy     The inaugural Jeremiah Healy Mystery Writing Award – “The Jerry” – will be …

The Key West Community Sailing Center will be offering a youth summer program again this year for students ages 8 to 17. All classes will …

Duval Protest Ends After Legal Agreement Reached       A nineteen day Duval Street sidewalk protest has ended after the owners of Adore Organic …

Electric car charging station installed at NOAA’s Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center     The Eco-Discovery Center, built in 2006, is already LEED Silver Certified and …

Key West Poet Laureate Rosalind Brackenbury to give reading at Harrison Gallery   Poetry fans have something extra special to look forward to this coming …

Cultural Umbrella Committee Openings The Florida Keys Council of the Arts is accepting letters of interest for two openings on the Cultural Umbrella Committee of …

Florida Preschoolers Make Gains Toward Healthier Weights     TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Department of Health and Healthiest Weight Florida join the Florida Department of Agriculture and …

The Play’s the Thing with Amber and John Good   Most of us would think that ultimate success for an actor would be starring in …

Innovative Solar Technology Exceeds Five-Year Power Goal   Project generates clean power and demonstrates renewable technology to the public   A demonstration of innovative solar …

Royal opening for Mosaic Project – April 2   The Connections Project, the Florida Keys Council of the Arts’ moveable feast of small canvases comprising …

Florida Department of Health Addresses County Health Rankings TALLAHASSEE—Today, the Florida Department of Health acknowledged the release of the sixth annual County Health Rankings and …

Keys’ Ocean Fest Benefits Coral Reefs With Art, Fishing, and Fun Online: http://floridakeys.noaa.gov/whatsnew/around/2015/oceanfest2015.html  From fun runs and fishing to art and auctions, the Key’s marine environment …