Short Answers / The Price Of Things
The Price Of Things By Jeff Johnson And Paula Forman Dear Short Answers: I’m at an age (let’s just say over 60) where …
Key West Kitchen / Three Classic Summer Cocktails
Three Classic Summer Cocktails By Kerry Shelby It’s summertime and our thoughts immediately turn to…summer cocktails! Summer calls for light, crisp, ice-cold coolers …
Howelings / Who’s Conning Whom?
Who’s Conning Whom? By Mark Howell Once upon a time we asked a famous Key West writer and film director, who has long …
Homelessness / Mimi A Pseudonym, Well Over 60
Mimi A Pseudonym, Well Over 60 By Susan Mitchell After earning a BA in Liberal Arts from Indiana University and being one semester …
Culture Vulture / I Stand Corrected Not Pridefest, Key West Pride
I Stand Corrected Not Pridefest, Key West Pride By C.S Gilbert Soon after last week’s column was filed, longtime Key Wester, Konk Life …
Business Law 101, Contract Legality, Albert L. Kelley
BUSINESS LAW 101 Contract Legality BY ALBERT L. KELLEY Occasionally a court will find portions of a contract illegal or invalid. If only …
Local Observation, Night Bat
LOCAL OBSERVATION / NIGHT BAT BY CHRISTINA OXENBERG It was mid-morning and I was invited out. Night bat that I am, I scarcely step outdoors …
The Peter Anderson Story: The Missing Box / Part 9
The Sir Peter Anderson Story The Missing Box Part 9 As told to Mark Howell Last week we chronicled the visit of the FBI to …
Key West Lou: Human organs for sale
KEY WEST LOU Human organs for sale BY LOUIS PETRONE Capitalism is without limit. Economic trade for profit boundless. Legality not necessarily a …
Fernandez retires: Reorganization in city manager’s office
Fernandez retires: Reorganization in city manager’s office BY PRU SOWERS KONKLIFE STAFF WRITER Long-time assistant city manager David Fernandez is retiring after 30 …
High Notes, Harry Schroeder, Young Musicians
HIGH NOTES Young musicians earn plaudits BY HARRY SCHROEDER The Music in Paradise operation opened the month of June by putting on its annual concert …
Food truck argument goes to special magistrate
Food truck argument goes to special magistrate BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West City attorneys went to bat again against …
Fire Department to take over emergency medical services
Fire Department to take over emergency medical services BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Based on unanimous enthusiasm from city commissioners …
CPS responds to Sunset Celebration guidelines
CPS responds to Sunset Celebration guidelines BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The Cultural Preservation Society has inched closer to meeting Key …
City debates demolishing five historic homes
City debates demolishing five historic homes BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER “Demolition is never a fast process in my experience.” …
‘Sailing Down the Mountain’ is a fun ride
‘Sailing Down the Mountain’ is a fun ride REVIEW BY C.S. GILBERT Author/singer/songwriter/musician Ben Harrison’s new book, Sailing Down the Mountain, centers on …
Mystery Writers Fest
PHOTO/ Keys TV host Jenna Stauffer dives in to the works of some of her favorite authors in anticipation of the inaugural Mystery Writers Key …
Yaniz decides not to run for Key West mayor
Yaniz decides not to run for Key West mayor KONK STAFF Key West City Commissioner Tony Yaniz has announced that he will not be a …
Fire Department to take over emergency medical services
Fire Department to take over emergency medical services BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Based on unanimous enthusiasm from city commissioners …
AC: Ratcliff’s Houston team advances to Super Regionals
ARMCHAIR COMMENT Ratcliff’s Houston team advances to Super Regionals BY RALPH MORROW While every team from Florida has been eliminated from the College Baseball World …