Tropic Sprockets by Ian Brockway The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Alas, here is a feel-good sequel if nothing else— a visual mango lassi for …

“Dormitory” workforce housing pushed by Key West officials BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Continuing their recent efforts to take concrete steps towards …

Big snakes targeted in new federal ban on imports MATT SEDENSKY, Associated Press   LOXAHATCHEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, Fla. (AP) — Four large constrictor snakes …

Seasonal Woe   By Jeff Johnson And Paula Forman   Dear Short Answers: Recently I was at a party where the host greeted everybody with …

The World Economy, The IRS And Bill O’Reilly   By Mark Howell   Thomas Friedman, the New York Times columnist who has visited and spoken …

The Producers   By Diane Johnson   Playful, irreverent and hilarious The Producers, a Mel Brooks musical is now playing at the Marathon Community Theater. …

Key West Lou COMMENTARY THE MINNIE BALL PREGNANCY By Louis Petrone Political and social problems can become a bit heavy. For lighter fare, I deviate with …

Rising seas threaten rare Everglades plants JENNIFER KAY, Associated Press   MIAMI (AP) — Rising sea levels and invasive species increasingly threaten rare plants in …

Skip O’Neil running for Mark Rossi’s city commission seat BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER A second candidate has filed papers to run for …

Florida’s Rubio close to decision about presidential run THOMAS BEAUMONT, Associated Press PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press   PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Marco Rubio isn’t …

Howelings   What a Horrible Experience   By Mark Howell   A casual cruise through the web sites about jellyfish, specifically those in the Florida Keys, …

Detectives look for home invasion robbery suspect   Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a case where suspects tied up a Key Largo man in his home, …

Facebook adds new gender option for users: fill in the blank MARTHA MENDOZA, AP National Writer   Facebook users who don’t fit any of the …

Tropic Sprockets by Ian Brockway American Sniper The much talked about “American Sniper” by Clint Eastwood has arrived at The Tropic. Although controversial, the film …

“Critical” Key West Police station repair angers city officials BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Without debate, Key West City Commissioners on Feb. …

US, Cuba cite progress on restoring diplomatic ties BRADLEY KLAPPER, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Cuba claimed progress Friday toward …

The big melt: Antarctica’s retreating ice may re-shape Earth LUIS ANDRES HENAO, Associated Press SETH BORENSTEIN, Associated Press   CAPE LEGOUPIL, Antarctica (AP) — From …

Cuban cigar makers anticipate big bucks from US travelers ANDREA RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press   HAVANA (AP) — Over six decades rolling premium cigars with his …

Reality sinks in for many Cubans on eve of talks with US MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN, Associated Press   HAVANA (AP) — The jubilation that greeted the …

Key West Lou COMMENTARY YOUNG LADIES JOIN ISIS By Louis Petrone Recent news indicates three female teenagers in Britain are on their way to join ISIS …