Issue #39 — Friday, December 6, 2013
A Talk With City Commissioners About Workforce Housing
Dec 3 “We have one more week to find a place here in key west. If we don’t find a place by the 11th, we have to leave.” Dec 3 “I have to say THANK YOU sooooo much to everyone that has been helping us find a new home so far, it means the world Read More...
MARATHON COUNCIL EXCLUDES PUBLIC / Last minute agenda item requires prayer
People who didn’t attend the November 26, 2013 Marathon city council meeting or watch it on television or over the Internet might not know that their representatives voted to adopt a resolution requiring prayers before future meetings. The item had been put on the agenda at the meeting itself by city councilor Ginger Snead. After Read More...
Guest Editorial: FIRM Applauds HARC’s Commitment to Compromise
On December 4, 2013, FIRM and HARC held a public workshop to explore FIRM’s proposal to loosen HARC Guidelines to allow for the voluntary use of storm grade reproduction windows, when replacement is necessary, by homeowners who wish to secure valuable windstorm insurance mitigation credits, conserve energy, and keep in step with Key West’s Sustainability Read More...
WHY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NO LONGER ASKS THE CITY FOR MONEY
Here’s a look back at a long-running story that Key West The Newspaper covered as “News of the Weird” back in 1995 and 1996. The Key West Chamber of Commerce has always been considered a valued asset to the community and, for years, routinely asked for and received city funds to help finance various Chamber Read More...
We mentioned last time that GREEN Reactor would be back in December with something fresh….. How about some Fresh GREENs? Key West is loaded with old-timers like me who’ve long been involved across the spectrum of GREEN matters (not just environmental concerns, but also quality of life, social justice, equality, etc). However most of us 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...
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TRAIN IN THE DISTANCE – TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATER FRIDAY DECEMBER 6th!
KEY WEST CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY Train In The Distance: A Dance Show Friday, December 6, 2013 at 8pm Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd. A dance show celebrating the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit. Featuring: Kimberly Bergman, Debra Zalkind, Denis Hyland, Jordan Fife Hunt, Mary Kay Lee, Leigh Pujado, Heidi Strohl Romero & Read More...
Now that our national holiday of Thanksgiving has passed immediately followed by the new tradition of battling our fellow Americans in big box stores for even more stuff to be thankful for, we are coming up fast on the mother of all holidays: Christmas! That magical time of year where we wish each other Read More...
Presenting Sloan Bashinsky's Novel, "Heavy Wait, A Strange Tale"
PublishAmerica (2006) Also an ebook through Amazon and other online booksellers (Spanish edition in progress) Note From the Editor: Key West’s Sloan Bashinsky shares reader’s thoughts on his gripping novel ‘Heavy Wait, A Strange Tale’: ~~~~~~ Key West resident and former Monroe County (Florida Keys] Mayor Shirley Freeman recently told me that she thought she Read More...
Presenting Sloan Bashinsky’s Novel, “Heavy Wait, A Strange Tale”
PublishAmerica (2006) Also an ebook through Amazon and other online booksellers (Spanish edition in progress) Note From the Editor: Key West’s Sloan Bashinsky shares reader’s thoughts on his gripping novel ‘Heavy Wait, A Strange Tale’: ~~~~~~ Key West resident and former Monroe County (Florida Keys] Mayor Shirley Freeman recently told me that she thought she Read More...
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE PRESERVATION DEBATE: LET'S BE REASONABLE
~ “HARC REQUIRES GLASS JALOUSIE WINDOWS IN NEW TOWN” “Previous renovator of 1960 house had installed double-pane, hurricane-rated awning windows” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Would you be incensed if you saw the above headline in the paper? Now that most of New Town is more than 50 years old and eligible for nomination as an historic district, consider 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…)
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE PRESERVATION DEBATE: LET’S BE REASONABLE
~ “HARC REQUIRES GLASS JALOUSIE WINDOWS IN NEW TOWN” “Previous renovator of 1960 house had installed double-pane, hurricane-rated awning windows” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Would you be incensed if you saw the above headline in the paper? Now that most of New Town is more than 50 years old and eligible for nomination as an historic district, consider Read More...
NAS Key West High-Intensity Jet Training Scheduled
Navy and Marine Corps student aviators flying T-45 Goshawks will conduct Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) at NAS Key West’s Boca Chica Field beginning Friday, Dec. 6, and continuing through Thursday, Dec. 12. FCLP training will be scheduled as required during daylight hours beginning at 7 a.m. This training is required for all Navy and Read More...
–Artist gifts nonprofit with art inspired by map of the Florida Keys– For the second year, Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys has asked an artist living in the Florida Keys to showcase his/her original artwork on the cover of VNA/Hospice’s Annual Appeal. The artist renders an interpretation of the island chain Read More...
–Artist gifts nonprofit with art inspired by map of the Florida Keys– For the second year, Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys has asked an artist living in the Florida Keys to showcase his/her original artwork on the cover of VNA/Hospice’s Annual Appeal. The artist renders an interpretation of the island chain Read More...
New Ambassadors Academy Slated
How do police officers know whether there’s a warrant out on the guy on the corner? Why is Old Town considered an historic treasure? Where do tax dollars actually go once you’ve paid them? The answers are just some of the knowledge you’ll gain as a Key West Ambassador. There is no better way to Read More...
Old Island Restoration Foundation Is Seeking Docent Volunteers For Oldest House Museum
“Old Island Restoration Foundation (OIRF) is seeking docent volunteers for the Oldest House Museum on Duval Street. If you would enjoy meeting people from all over the world and telling them about the history and charm of the Oldest House please consider donating a few hours of your time per week. No experience is necessary Read More...
Key West Writers Bloc Serves Up Thirty-Five Smokin’ Hot Authors
Saturday, December 7, 2-5pm, Key West Writers Bloc presents a premier authors book signing even at the Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, 4 Charles Street, Old Town, Key West. For the first time in Key West, thirty-five authors will appear at a single event for one afternoon only, including high-profile visiting authors such as Rodman Philbrick, author Read More...
FOL Book Sale Saturday December 7th
Friends of the Key West Library will hold their first book sale of this season on Saturday, December 7, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, in the Palm Garden next to the library, 700 Fleming Street. Sale inventory is the largest in many years, due to unusually high summer acquisitions. Tables will be loaded with hardback Read More...
Habitat For Humanity Holiday Parade Party Saturday December 7th
Give your first gift of the season to Habitat this year! Before you take your front row view of Key West’s Annual Holiday Parade you can sip champagne or a sparkling beverage while you nibble holiday desserts & treats from some of the finest local bakeries and restaurants. Very special gifts will be available at Read More...
Looking Good in the Neighborhood – Tuesday December 10th
A Signature Event Benefiting Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens During the summer and fall of 2013, friends and neighbors can host “collection parties” to collect new and gently worn men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, jewelry and purses. We will sell the items at a special event in December, 2013 at The Post Card Inn, 84001 Read More...
TSKW's Conch-A-Doodle Fundraiser
An online auction of over 50 artist-designed Key West roosters to raise funds for The Studios of Key West (TSKW). Bidding closes Dec 16 at 10 a.m. Please be sure to register your details with TSKW before bidding either online at https://www.facebook.com/tskwroosters/app_137541772984354 or by calling 305-296-0458. Full rules can be found at https://www.facebook.com/tskwroosters/app_208195102528120. (Most items are 2′ x 2′ Read More...
TSKW’s Conch-A-Doodle Fundraiser
An online auction of over 50 artist-designed Key West roosters to raise funds for The Studios of Key West (TSKW). Bidding closes Dec 16 at 10 a.m. Please be sure to register your details with TSKW before bidding either online at https://www.facebook.com/tskwroosters/app_137541772984354 or by calling 305-296-0458. Full rules can be found at https://www.facebook.com/tskwroosters/app_208195102528120. (Most items are 2′ x 2′ Read More...
The Love Lane Gang plays music that spans generations as well as embodies them. With an age range among the members of over thirty years, they bring a wide variety of experience and musical tastes to bear..They’ve brought back skiffle and updated it for the present The emphasis is on ragtime and swing: classics from Read More...
Southernmost Magnolia, the Key West version of the renowned New England band Magnolia, plays a variety of Cajun, country, and bluegrass music. Led by singer and guitarist Maggie Moniz, with local fixtures Steve Gibson on mandolin and Chief Billy on bass, and world-famous Chuck Sherman on pedal steel, they play good time music sure to Read More...
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