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Sir Peter Anderson and the Conch Republic: The Adventure Unfolds Part IV As told to Mark Howell Mark Howell’s biographical portrait of Sir Peter Anderson …

Chorale singers vote to remain at FKCC http://konknet.com/konk-life/contributors/connie-gilbertBY C.S. GILBERT STAFF WRITER To mix a couple of metaphors, the musical bouncing ball is now in …

Bid maneuver keeps trash contract in place   BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER City commissioners walked into Tuesday night’s meeting hoping to save …

Coming to a classroom near you: Fringe’s Shakespeare in School For the third year, the Fringe Theater of Key West is presenting its Shakespeare in …

FKCC president looks back at the reality By John Andola KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER With nearly two years gone by as president of Florida Keys …

Construction on Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail BY JOHN ANDOLA NEWS WRITER In 1997 Gov. Lawton Chiles appointed a task force to examine the possibility …

Recycling efforts stepped up on local streets   BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Trash just got a lot prettier.   The city …

Construction on Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail   BY JOHN ANDOLA NEWS WRITER   In 1997 Gov. Lawton Chiles appointed a task force to examine …

PHOTO/C.S. GILBERT County Mayor Sylvia Murphy is still plainspoken. Mayor Murphy: Homelessness Key West problem, not county BY C.S. GILBERT KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Dealing …

Troubled Bahama Village park renovation gets another $100,000   BY PRU SOWERS Konk Life Staff Writer   Frustrated at the problems plaguing the renovation of …

FKCC’s marine technology building opens this month BY JOHN L. GUERRA NEWS WRITER After years of planning that included design changes and a financial misstep, …

http://konknet.com/konk-life/contributors/pru-sowers Peary Court plans revised for third time BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER When it comes to presenting a design that will win …

Searching and tasering at Police Academy BY JOHN L. GUERRA NEWS WRITER   Have you ever wanted to learn the art of searching a building …

I THE JUROR   Anatomy of a Murder Trial   By an Anonymous Juror   Recent articles in The Citizen and KONK Life reflect the …

Monroe homeowners fail FIRM        Only 2 percent of Keys homeowners are letting their homes be studied in an attempt by Fair Insurance Rates …

Homeless shelter gets new push   BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER   With each proposed option continually getting shot down, Key West city officials are …

If one book is banned, is any book safe?   BY JOHN ANDOLA NEWS WRITER The question, “If one book is banned, is any book …

County reduces juvenile crime through alternative sentencing programs By John Andola News Writer Mandatory sentencing for non-violent crimes including drug use, drug possession and incarceration …

Budget priorities get first airing BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a busy ride. Paraphrasing Bette Davis in the …