Posts in category Community News

CFK expands marine programs to Upper Keys KEY LARGO, FL, July 24, 2023— The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) has expanded several popular programs in its …

Law Enforcement Partners Check Sex Offender Registration The Key West Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit recently partnered with the United States Marshals Service to conduct …

A SOCIAL ART PROJECT By Fred C. Klein This past Tuesday night we had 2 Art Aficionado friends over for what I have dubbed as …

‘Ernest’ Rivalry Marks Hemingway Look-Alike Contest in Key West KEY WEST, Fla. — Nearly 140 bearded, portly men have gathered in Key West to prove their resemblance …

Fantasy Fest 2023 kicks off October 20 “Uniforms & Unicorns—200 Years of Sailing into Fantasy” is the official theme for Fantasy Fest 2023–Key West’s annual …

CFK’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy #84 stand at attention in front of CFK’s Upper Keys Center.  CFK graduates law enforcement academy in Upper Keys KEY LARGO, FL, July 20, 2023— The …

SCHOONER WHARF ENTERTAINMENT July 27th – August 2nd, 2023 Andy Westcott Thursday, July 27 – Noon – 5:00 pm Solo acoustic playing current and classic …

THE 34TH ANNIVERSARY HEMINGWAY 5K SUNSET RUN & PADDLEBOARD RACE PRESENTED BY PAPA’S PILAR RUM IS SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 IN KEY WEST, FLORIDA WITH …

SOUL OF KEY WEST , VOLUME I We should begin shipping the new reprint of Soul of Key West, Volume I, in a few days. AVAILABLE NOW! …

Community Foundation Grants $3,000 to Sugarloaf School The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys’ Lower Keys Advisory Council has awarded $3,000 to help fund the …

2023 Mel Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Captain Robert Moran Taffi Fisher, right, daughter of the late treasure hunter Mel Fisher, presents Capt. Bob …

Unseasonably High Temperatures Linked to Early, Active Mosquito Season in Florida Keys OFFICIALS: NOW is Time to FIGHT THE BITE! (Monroe County, Fla)—The Florida Department of Health …

CFK to hold “Fast Track to Fall” personal assistance, incentives for new students $100 Kick-Starter Scholarships, application fees waived KEY WEST, FL, July 13, 2023— The …

Responsible Harvesting Urged During Florida Keys Lobster Season FLORIDA KEYS — The annual two-day spiny lobster sport season and beginning of the traditional lobster harvesting season in the …

Pictured left to right: Community Foundation founder Harvey Server, Carrie Groomes, Foundation board member Bobby Highsmith, CEO Jennifer McComb and founder Shirley Freeman. Carrie Groomes …

Lower Keys Medical Center is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines – Stroke …

Kirsten Burns Named as New Assistant Principal for Marathon High School Kirsten Burns has been selected by Superintendent Theresa Axford to be the assistant principal …

SCHOONER WHARF ENTERTAINMENT July 20th – July 26th, 2023 Sam Carlson Thursday, July 20 – Noon – 5:00 pm NEED ***** Prince Azariyah Thursday, July …

Florida Keys BleachWatch Program offers Citizen Science Training this Saturday at Eco Discovery Center With sea temperatures rising to record highs, Mission: Iconic Reefs coral …

CFK receives final approvals and opens “Pre-req Bootcamp” for new bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Student Education  KEY WEST, FL, July 10, 2023— The College of the …