Posts in category Feature Stories

Let’s Pay Tribute to The Frederick Douglass School KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Frederick Douglass was an American abolitionist, writer, orator, statesman, and social reformer. Douglass …

Your Partner in Care BY MAGGIE KLEIN KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER There is a common misconception surrounding Hospice care and its services. Typically, when one …

“Not today, Mr Pickles” On a grateful walk this weekend, we went to the Key West Aquarium where Bella came face to face with an …

Best Lobster Pizza Plus a History Lesson? Sign Me Up! BY MAGGIE KLEIN KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER As you probably know, the culinary field is …

Power to The People! BY MAGGIE KLEIN KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER There is much controversy surrounding voter rights in Key West with respect to curbing …

Frank’s Corner Kitchen BY MAGGIE KLEIN KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER After enjoying a couple of drinks, who wouldn’t want some satisfying fare to remember long …

The Canary In the Coal Mine By Ralph De Palma Nothing lasts forever but Kent Smith (aka: St. Petey Twig, aka: Barry Cuda), a fifth-generation …

Searching for a Beautiful Woman Brad Milliken is a sailor and formerly with the U.S. Coast Guard, whereas a Response Officer, spent most of his time …

Concierge Healthcare BY MAGGIE KLEIN KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER What’s better than affordable health care? Not many things. But what about affordable health care that …

Castaways Against Cancer BY MAGGIE KLEIN KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Raising funds for cancer research takes many forms, from walk-a-thons to shopping events, all in …

BUTTERFLY MEDICINE / Things with Wings Improve Wellbeing By Tara O’Grady Today I saw a bird I’ve never seen before – a Yellow Shafted Flicker. This …

BUTTERFLY MEDICINE / The Art of Patience By Tara O’Grady Today I watched birds land on my new bird feeder. I did nothing else. I didn’t …

BUTTERFLY MEDICINE / Animals as Messengers By Tara O’Grady Living in Key West last year, I noticed all sorts of animals I wasn’t accustomed to seeing …

Class of 2024 President Daniella Barroso giving her Freshman Executive Board Speech, days before she was elected. Daniella Barroso Elected as Freshmen Leader BY VALERIIA …

Sushi’s ‘home sweet home’ dream has finally become a reality BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Home really is where the heart is – …

Pitching Conch Pride Senior Spotlight BY MADISON FERNANDEZ KONK LIFE STUDENT WRITER During lockdown, seniors have kept their heads up in hopes of a strong finish …

Teacher Hood’s above-and-beyond art efforts recognized by Anne McKee Fund BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Longtime HOB Elementary Art Teacher Ashlie Hood is happy …

By David Rakes Third Time’s the Charm for Key West Bottler Various stories abound about pirates burying treasure on Key West, the last of a …

Debunking the Coronavirus Myths By Albert L. Kelley, Esq. A lot of myths have erupted about the Coronavirus. I want to address some of the …

COVID-19 Affecting Students BY CANDELA RODRIGUEZ KONK LIFE STUDENT WRITER Ever since the pandemic started, the Keys have been on the edge. Schools have closed …