Super Boat races to stay in Key West
Super Boat races to stay in Key West BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Swayed by promises of millions of dollars …
McKenzie trial July 28, more than a year after his arrest
McKenzie trial July 28, more than a year after his arrest BY JOHN L. GUERRA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER It has been just over …
Senior housing project moves ahead
Senior housing project moves ahead BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Sorely needed affordable rental housing for senior citizens is a step …
City worker salaries significantly below market
City worker salaries significantly below market BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Most people probably think they are underpaid at work. But …
Weller caps 4th on 4th with a no-hitter
ARMCHAIR COMMENT Weller caps 4th on 4th with a no-hitter BY RALPH MORROW MANAGING EDITOR Key West grad Blayne Weller achieved every pitcher’s dream Thursday …
City Hall settles into a new regime
City Hall settles into a new regime BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER In the wake of the sudden departure of City …
Goombay Festival competitors trade heritage barbs
Goombay Festival competitors trade heritage barbs BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The annual Goombay Festival is an event designed to celebrate …
Couple waiting out judge’s decision
PHOTO/ Aaron Hunstman, left, and his partner of 11 years, William Lee Jones, are challenging Florida’s constitutional ban on gay marriage with a ruling expected …
Key West Kitchen / A Dreamy Mediterranean Seafood Salad
A Dreamy Mediterranean Seafood Salad By Kerry Shelby I’m a big fan of the New York Times Dining section that comes out every …
Tropic Sprockets / Maleficent
Maleficent By Ian Brockway Special effects maestro Robert Stromberg, known as Uncle Rob, has rendered a great experience in his directorial debut, which …
Big Story / The VA And IRS
The VA And IRS By Rick Beottger Acronyms everyone knows—the Veterans Administration and Internal Revenue Service. Especially now, as both are being crucified …
Short Answers / Who Said It Would Be Easy?
Who Said It Would Be Easy? Jeff Johnson And Paula Forman Dear Short Answers: I know that it’s tough for a kid, even …
Local Observation / Infinite But Maybe Not Forever
Infinite But Maybe Not Forever By Christina Oxenberg In the Hamptons one summer, Anna and I lucked upon a spare house. Don’t ask! …
Key West Lou / Politics As Usual
Politics As Usual By Louis Petrone Eric Cantor was a big man in the House of Representatives. A Republican, he had represented his …
Howellings / ‘Love And Terror’
‘Love And Terror’ By Mark Howell It’s amazing how you can move to a faraway island and meet up with someone you haven’t …
Culture Vulture / Summer Frivolity
Summer Frivolity By C.S Gilbert If we’re going to be silly, summer is a good time for it. In attempting to slay the …
Business Law 101 / Termination Of A Contract, Part 1
Termination Of A Contract, Part 1 By Albert L. Kelley How do you end a contract? It depends on why it is ending. …
DUI takes preference over drone attack
DUI takes preference over drone attack BY RICK BOETTGER KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER As reported Saturday, a small drone helicopter dropped on fireworks spectators in …
Employees sue Corrections Department, claiming retaliation
Employees sue Corrections Department, claiming retaliation By BRANDON LARRABEENEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDAFour investigators for the Florida Department of Corrections have filed a lawsuit against the …
Weller gets 4th win on the 4th
ARMCHAIR COMMENT Weller gets 4th win on the 4th BY RALPH MORROW MANAGING EDITOR Key West grad Blayne Weller, after starting the baseball season as …