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Florida Keys Day No Picnic For City Officials   By Pru Sowers   It wasn’t all fun, games and key lime pie for city officials …

Fast Cutter Added To Coast Guard Fleet   By John L. Guerra   That long, beautiful, white ship with the red sash painted on its …

State pot smoking bill gets City Commission support BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER It’s not often that Key West city commissioners agree on something. In …

Waterfront park gets last city nod, but changes coming   BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER   A massive redevelopment of the Truman waterfront area got …

Silence deafens sound ordinance until April 22 BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER It’s not over until the fat lady sings and when it comes to …

Clybourne Park Shows How Prejudices Repeat   By Diane Johnson   Clybourne Park, now playing at the Red Barn Theatre, uses humor to make fun …

City To Look At Climate Change In Comp Plan   By Pru Sowers   Government policy wonks will have a chance to help create long …

N. Roosevelt business owners hanging on with end in sight Construction firm earns $1.5 million bonus if work completed by July 21   BY JOHN …

Habitat for Humanity of Key West & Lower Florida Keys loves alternative spring break volunteers   SPECIAL TO KONK LIFE Habitat for Humanity of Key …

PHOTOS/Courtesy Key West Business Guild Paddleboarding and other water sports will be promoted during Kamp Key West, May 15-18. Summer camp for grown-ups kicks off …

Sound debate climaxes tonight (maybe) BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER Officially, Tuesday’s Key West City Commission meeting should be the finale in creating a new …

City to look at climate change in comp plan BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER Government policy wonks will have a chance to help create long …

Fast cutter added to Coast Guard fleet BY JOHN L. GUERRA NEWS WRITER      That long, beautiful, white ship with the red sash painted on its …

Truman Sports Field Closed Until Mid-May   By Pru Sowers   While plans to redevelop the entire Truman Waterfront are still under consideration, the Key …

Trial Postponed For McKenzie   By John L. Guerra   Circuit Court Judge Mark Jones has agreed to postpone the trial for the former reverend …

Some Monroe County Facts Of Education   By John Andola   Some questions (and answers) for you about the education of Monroe County children.

Shepard, Spacek In Netflix Series Set In Upper Keys   By John Andola   Maria Chavex is the Location Manager for the as yet untitled …

Noise Ordinance Draws Loud Protest   By Pru Sowers   Changes made in the proposed sound ordinance this week didn’t seem to please anyone but …

Gilbert To Receive Voice For Equality Award   By Special To Konk Life   Constance Gilbert, who as C.S. Gilbert writes the Culture Vulture and …

FKOC And Peacock Are Teaming Up   By Mark Howell   A corner has been turned.     The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition (FKOC) is …