Posts in category Feature Stories

Guy deBoer’s Accident in GGR 2022 BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER  As we all know, our favorite sailor, Guy deBoer, had been an …

Florida Keys Beaches and Parks are Smoke-Free BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR  A new law banning smoking cigarettes or pipes on …

Public Speaking vs Death BY JOANNE CELI KONKLIFE CONTRIBUTING WRITER Last weekend I officiated at the wedding of my nephew and his boyfriend. When they …

Tribute to Queen Elizabeth Destroyed  BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR The Southernmost Point marker was decorated by the City of Key …

Tony Baltimore: Grand Marshal of Fantasy Fest Parade 2022 BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR  Tony Baltimore, beloved Key West local musician, …

Kids Free Florida Keys BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR  “Kids Free Florida Keys” is a month-long celebration organized by the Key …

Queen Elizabeth II Visited the Keys Some 30 Years Ago- Did You Know? BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR  Queen Elizabeth II, …

A Conversation with John Wilson Smith BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR  This past Wednesday, September 7th, at the City Commission meeting, …

Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge  BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR The Rotary Club of Key Largo’s 22nd Annual Take Stock …

Tragic Accident Leads to Death of 17-Year-Old Teen  BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR  It is with a heavy heart that we …

Hurricane Danielle and Tropical Storm Earl BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR  As I’m sure you know, we have had a historically …

Swim for Alligator Lighthouse  BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR Registration for the annual 8-mile swim to Alligator Lighthouse is open now! …

HIGHER SELF HITCHHIKER By Davin Rose Konk Life Staff Writer We all have an idea of Self, the center from which we take in the …

“FantaSea” Traveling Art Exhibit at Key West Library  BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR The traveling exhibition, Dive Into Art: Fantasea, is …

Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge  BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR The Rotary Club of Key Largo’s 22nd Annual Take Stock …

Atlantic Hurricane Season, Two Potential Tropical Developments BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR  The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is the current cycle …

Health Department Offers Travel Vaccines KONKLIFE FEATURING PUBLIC HEALTH WRITER The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe) is now offering vaccines for individuals …

Swim for Alligator Lighthouse  BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR Registration for the annual 8-mile swim to Alligator Lighthouse is open now! …

What’s Your Fantasy Superpower? BY JOANNE CELI KONKLIFE FEATURING WRITER I’ve often fantasized about being able to eat whatever I want and never gain weight. …

Key West Reelects Teri Johnston as Mayor; Carey and Highsmith for District 4 Finalists BY MAGGIE OLIVE KLEIN KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER AND EDITOR  On Tuesday, …