Minimum wage push: shooting blanks?
Minimum wage push: shooting blanks? BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Acknowledging their decision may have no impact whatsoever, Key West City Commissioners …
Group wants probe of whether Fla. banned climate-change talk
Group wants probe of whether Fla. banned climate-change talk JASON DEAREN, Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Did Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s administration ban …
Key West Soul / Clayton Lopez: “Calvin could make Home on the Range sound funky.”
Clayton Lopez: “Calvin could make Home on the Range sound funky.” Clayton Lopez was born and raised in Key West. A fourth generation Key …
Tropic Sprockets by Ian Brockway / Maps to the Stars
Tropic Sprockets by Ian Brockway Maps to the Stars Fans of David Cronenberg (Cosmopolis) will notice some similar terrain straightaway in “Maps to the Stars” …
A golden MacBook, HBO on your iPhone & of course, the Watch
A golden MacBook, HBO on your iPhone & of course, the Watch BY ANICK JESDANUN, AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — All eyes …
New ambulance and emergency services rates will be the highest in the Keys.
New ambulance and emergency services rates will be the highest in the Keys. BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West City Commissioners …
APPLE WATCH ANTICIPATION: Features, functions unveiled
APPLE WATCH ANTICIPATION: Features, functions unveiled Technology Writer Anick Jesdanun, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Apple Watch. CEO Tim Cook is expected …
Tropic Sprockets by Ian Brockway / The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
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
“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
Big snakes targeted in new federal ban on imports MATT SEDENSKY, Associated Press LOXAHATCHEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, Fla. (AP) — Four large constrictor snakes …
Short Answers / Seasonal Woe
Seasonal Woe By Jeff Johnson And Paula Forman Dear Short Answers: Recently I was at a party where the host greeted everybody with …
Howellings / The World Economy, The IRS And Bill O’Reilly
The World Economy, The IRS And Bill O’Reilly By Mark Howell Thomas Friedman, the New York Times columnist who has visited and spoken …
Theatre Review / The Producers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …