Issue #30 — Friday, October 4, 2013
The story up to now: Five years ago this week, a 3-year old girl was attacked (Facing the Beast) with a tree saw on William Street by a troubled eccentric neighbor (Face of the Beast). Fortuitously, a passing bicyclist disrupted the assault, and the attacker entered “the system” (Caged Beast). When we last looked in on Read More...
On top of the insult of destroying the geographic places we call home, the chain stores also destroyed people’s place in the order of daily life, including the duties, responsibilities, obligations, and ceremonies that prompt citizens to care for each other. — James Howard Kunstler, author of “The Geography of Nowhere” In the 17 years Read More...
WHAT IF COOPER TOOK OVER THE GOVERNMENT?
I have a fantasy. Actually, I have a number of fantasies, but I’m only going to tell you about one today. A beautiful woman comes to see me. She says she is an angel. “Well, I can see that,” I say. “You are quite beautiful.” “No,” she says. “I’m a real angel, sent here by Read More...
At the October 3rd City Commission Meeting I said, during citizen comments, that I had received an email inquiry from someone who has a home in the golf course community, asking if the new homeless shelter could be put out to referendum? I paused, taking in the somber looks on the dais, said, that was Read More...
The ‘American Press’ was adjudicated specific constitutional rights by our founders. It was hoped that they might rigorously expose the institutional abuses that are inherent and systemic within a powerful government. The architects of this nation knew that politicians would be insulated from the citizenry once they were elected. Their authority, privilege, control and influence Read More...
Help Publish Landmark Breast Cancer Book, There’s Still Time…
“Women need ad campaigns and books that teach us which food supplements to use if we drink alcohol on a regular basis and want to protect our breasts from nasty effects of wine, beer and mixed drinks,” writes Key West author, Susan Wadia-Ells, in her groundbreaking book, Busting Breast Cancer, 7 Simple Steps to Protect Read More...
Help Publish Landmark Breast Cancer Book, There's Still Time…
“Women need ad campaigns and books that teach us which food supplements to use if we drink alcohol on a regular basis and want to protect our breasts from nasty effects of wine, beer and mixed drinks,” writes Key West author, Susan Wadia-Ells, in her groundbreaking book, Busting Breast Cancer, 7 Simple Steps to Protect Read More...
DEATH IN PARADISE: A YEAR LATER [CHARLES EIMERS MEMORIAL] NOWHERE TO RUN: NEW VIDEO DEVASTATING TO KWPD CREDIBILITY [CHIEF LEE DEPOSITION VIDEO] EIMERS IN-CUSTODY-DEATH UPDATE: MISSING VIDEO SURFACES KATHY SMITH, LEAD FDLE INVESTIGATOR IN CHARLES EIMERS CASE PUT ON ADMINITRATIVE LEAVE KWPD & FDLE, PARTNERS IN CRIME? CHARLES EIMERS UPDATE: Police, Death, and Missing Videotapes Read More...
NOWHERE TO RUN: NEW VIDEO DEVASTATING TO KWPD CREDIBILITY [CHIEF LEE DEPOSITION VIDEO] EIMERS IN-CUSTODY-DEATH UPDATE: MISSING VIDEO SURFACES KATHY SMITH, LEAD FDLE INVESTIGATOR IN CHARLES EIMERS CASE PUT ON ADMINITRATIVE LEAVE KWPD & FDLE, PARTNERS IN CRIME? CHARLES EIMERS UPDATE: Police, Death, and Missing Videotapes THE BURGLAR, THE VIGILANTE, AND THE AXE OF Read More...
Former Assistant City Manger John Jones Weighs In On Homeless Shelter Debate
Note From The Editor: Found this letter to the City Commission from former Assistant City Manager John Jones, providing lots of interesting background history on KOTS (Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter): Continuation of letter (more…)
Defeat Of Channel Widening Referendum Cut Across All Sectors
To the Editor: This week 74% of Key West voters rejected the referendum to study the feasibility of widening the channel in order to accommodate larger cruise ships, a ratio of nearly 3:1. Detailed results from the Supervisor of Elections Office paint an even clearer picture of the mandate issued by the voting citizens of Read More...
Ding dong, the witch is dead! The specious slogan, “support the study” and the revolting prospect of more and bigger cruise ships clogging our harbor and more “five dollar cruisers” is dead on arrival. A drubbing of 74 percent of the dredge proponents should put this issue to rest making it political poison for any Read More...
Tim Reynolds And Electric Funk Trio TR3 At The Green Parrot, Sunday October 6th!
Just a reminder…guitar virtuoso and two time Grammy nominee Tim Reynolds and his electric funk trio, TR3, will be headlining at the Green Parrot on Sunday, October 6th for FREE! Don’t miss this last chance this year to catch TR3 before Tim heads back out on the road with DMB to South Africa and South Read More...
The Love Lane Gang plays music that spans generations, as well as embodies them. The emphasis is on swing: classics from the 1930s and 1940s, done in a refreshing new style that incorporates the Hot Club approach with island flourishes. Dust Bowl ballads, old school country from Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, rockabilly and surf Read More...
Florida Keys Council of the Arts Cultural Calendar Thursday, November 6 thru Wednesday, November 12
Visit keysarts.com, Cultural Calendar for more listings and events throughout the Keys. Key West Happenings ARTISTS RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITIONS Thursday Polar Opposites Opening Reception, 6 PM Lucky Street Gallery, 540 Greene St. 294-3973. Luckystreetgallery.com James Barr-Nobles, B. Lucy Stevens. (more…)
Sponsors, Volunteers, Artists Sought for 2nd Annual Key West International Latin Arts Festival
Sponsors, volunteers and artists are sought for the 2nd Annual Key West International Latin Arts Festival ¡Esperando Nacer! 2013, set for November 9 and 10. It’s a two-day celebration of traditional Latin American cultural arts featuring folkloric dance and percussion workshops, Latin American artists’ exhibits, poetry readings, culinary surprises and an exciting theatrical concert featuring Read More...
–A bit naughty, but very nice, LKWC charitable gala features dinner and show by the Magic Conchs’ All-American Male Revue– OCTOBER 12TH Ladies, get your dollar bills out and be ready to dance the night away Saturday evening, October 12th with host Lower Keys Woman’s Club at its now-annual event, Racy but Tasty, in the Read More...
–A bit naughty, but very nice, LKWC charitable gala features dinner and show by the Magic Conchs’ All-American Male Revue– OCTOBER 12TH Ladies, get your dollar bills out and be ready to dance the night away Saturday evening, October 12th with host Lower Keys Woman’s Club at its now-annual event, Racy but Tasty, in the Read More...
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