Fringe announces season of ‘fantastic writing’
PHOTO/ Fringe has commissioned local artists to design its artwork this year. Sean Callahan created the season program cover. Fringe announces season of ‘fantastic writing’ …
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Jump in new fire station costs dismays commissioners
Jump in new fire station costs dismays commissioners BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER An effort by the Key West Building Department two years …
Parking garage proposal draws complaints
Parking garage proposal draws complaints BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER A small group of homeowners is protesting the proposed plan to …
Temporary hold on medical marijuana sale approved
Temporary hold on medical marijuana sale approved BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER If the medical marijuana state referendum passes on Tuesday, …
Peary Court housing development back in front of HARC
Peary Court housing development back in front of HARC BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Perhaps the fourth time is the charm. …
Food truck gets final thumbs up
Food truck gets final thumbs up BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Chalk up another win for the Key West food trucks. …
Superintendent, board both judge him ‘accomplished’
Superintendent, board both judge him ‘accomplished’ BY SEAN KINNEY KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Superintendent Mark Porter’s self-evaluation is, by and large, in line with how …
City wants public input on trolley contract renegotiation
City wants public input on trolley contract renegotiation BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West City Commissioners will hold a second workshop on …
Vehicle burglar caught thanks to Lariz’s quick work
Vehicle burglar caught thanks to Lariz’s quick work SPECIAL TO KONK LIFE Thanks to an observant deputy working at Fantasy Fest, a man is in …
Census data shows neighborhood housing stock
Census data shows neighborhood housing stock BY JOHN L. GUERRA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The Florida Department of Health maintains health statistics at the state, …
Marina gets OK to begin planning process for 71-unit housing complex
Marina gets OK to begin planning process for 71-unit housing complex BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Formerly at odds over the …
Health survey: Marathon needs bowling alley
Health survey: Marathon needs bowling alley BY JOHN L. GUERRA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER It is a beautiful summer day in Marathon. So why are …
The Naked Girl, Want to know a secret, Chapter 5
All Is True: The Naked Girl in the Treehouse Chapter 5: Want to Know a Secret A Serial Novel by Mark Howell Along the …
Aurora Phoenix passing milestones
PHOTO/Rock Solomon/Aurora Phoenix making progress. Aurora Phoenix passing milestones BY RALPH MORROW MANAGING EDITOR Aurora Phoenix, the daughter of Rock Solomon and Michele …
Keep your phone safe – or lose it
Keep your phone safe – or lose it SEAN KINNEY KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The Oct. 19 arrest of four Miami men who allegedly …
Assistant City Manager pay hike raises questions
Assistant City Manager pay hike raises questions BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER A surprise four percent raise awarded to Key West …
Scholl signs on for another year; now city manager
Scholl signs on for another year; now city manager BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Talk about a ringing endorsement. Less …
Mosquito District takes six-figure hit
Mosquito District takes six-figure hit SEAN KINNEY KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Weeks after adopting a 2014-15 budget, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District took a …
LKMC says it’s up to date in disease preparation
LKMC says it’s up to date in disease preparation BY JOHN L. GUERRA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER After mistakes at a Texas hospital raised the …
Rehab Center gains national top 10 percent award
Rehabilitation Center gains national top 10 percent award BY JOHN L. GUERRA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The Key West Health and Rehabilitation Center—the nursing home/long-term …