Posts in category Feature Stories

From Guts to Glory BY MAGGIE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER  Patrick H. Rice is the Chief Science & Research Officer and the Principal Investigator for …

The Joy of Giving BY MAGGIE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER  Monroe County Education Foundation (MCEF) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and improving educational …

American Zones By Richard Boettger Chapter Three of my new cheerful news column is, sadly, a life-saving plan that is unlikely ever to happen.  Basically, …

Great Works Speaking Competition BY MAGGIE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER An exciting opportunity is coming to the high school students of Key West and the …

Redbone celebrates 33 years of catching the cure Anglers are invited to fish for redfish and bonefish in the 33rd annual Redbone Celebrity Fishing Tournament …

American Zones By Richard Boettger Chapter Three of my new cheerful news column is, sadly, a life-saving plan that is unlikely ever to happen.  Basically, …

Hats Off to the TDC! BY MAGGIE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER  As locals of The Keys, you probably live your life based on community, socializing, …

Sperm Theory of Life By Richard Boettger Along the lines of my late-in-life conversion to happy news, I’d like to share with you the most …

A Key West Christmas Carol! BY MAGGIE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER  Many physical, hands-on, in person creative practices suffered greatly due to the global pandemic. …

Biking Duval By Richard Boettger Last week your elderly bicycler reported on the adventure of biking North Roosevelt, including both Hawkeye crosswalks and the frisson …

From Podcast to PBS! BY MAGGIE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER Podcasts, one incredibly informative alternative to music, are more popular than ever, thanks in part …

Key West Airport Rumors Debunked! BY MAGGIE KLEIN KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Although you might have heard otherwise, the beloved Key West Airport is actually …

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 …