Issue #22 — Friday, August 9, 2013
It’s Tuesday morning in Key West harbor. Pascal Davis raises a small orange flag on the stern of her boat. This will signal to the pumpout boat operator that the sewage holding tank on the “Mothership” needs to be vacuumed; all part of a new County program designed to provide a pumpout service to liveaboard Read More...
It’s Tuesday morning in Key West harbor. Pascal Davis raises a small orange flag on the stern of her boat. This will signal to the pumpout boat operator that the sewage holding tank on the “Mothership” needs to be vacuumed; all part of a new County program designed to provide a pumpout service to liveaboard Read More...
Don’t Miss This: “Slow Down!” New Music Video Filmed In Key West!
WE LOVE THIS! Local musical artist MC COUSCOUS recently released a music video for his new song, Slow Down featuring Bria Ansara. The locally filmed music video features over 50 colorful locals cruising their bikes through the streets of Key West. There are plenty of great shots of the island and many familiar faces. Don’t Read More...
Don't Miss This: "Slow Down!" New Music Video Filmed In Key West!
WE LOVE THIS! Local musical artist MC COUSCOUS recently released a music video for his new song, Slow Down featuring Bria Ansara. The locally filmed music video features over 50 colorful locals cruising their bikes through the streets of Key West. There are plenty of great shots of the island and many familiar faces. Don’t Read More...
What To Do, What To Do About Key West's Homeless Population (Former Homeless Man Shares His Views)
After the Roosevelt Boulevard townhall meeting last Tuesday came a regular city commission meeting. Dr. Robert Marbut led off with a lengthy presentation of his view of Key West’s homeless situation, which was followed by questions and comments from the mayor and city commissioners. Citizens were not allowed to comment or ask questions at that Read More...
What To Do, What To Do About Key West’s Homeless Population (Former Homeless Man Shares His Views)
After the Roosevelt Boulevard townhall meeting last Tuesday came a regular city commission meeting. Dr. Robert Marbut led off with a lengthy presentation of his view of Key West’s homeless situation, which was followed by questions and comments from the mayor and city commissioners. Citizens were not allowed to comment or ask questions at that Read More...
This is a work of fiction… not about me… I was never married, or divorced, and I’ve never lived with anyone named Dorian… r. watherwax ~~~~ After 25 years of marriage, my wife divorced me… she took a bunch of money and left me with this big house. A friend told me I was rattling Read More...
N. Roosevelt Blvd: An Open Letter to Commissioners
Dear Mayor Cates and Commissioner Rossi: Gentlemen: I have seen the resolution you have co-sponsored (#15 on Tuesday’s agenda) essentially asking FDOT to reconsider implementing two-way traffic on the boulevard, citing “public safety concerns”. A few prefaces. First, I assume you all understand that if two way traffic is not reinstituted soon it may well be Read More...
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N. Roosevelt Blvd: 360 Construction Days = 820 Political Days
My name is Eric Geen and I am a former construction claims consultant with over 20 years experience, many of them working for and against FDOT. On August 6, 2013, I attended the 4 PM, CNRAB meeting with Secretary Prasad, the 5PM Town Hall meeting with Secretary Prasad and the subsequent 6PM Key West Commission Read More...
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RECORD AND WATCH TV ONLINE: AEREO ANNOUNCES LAUNCH DATE FOR MONROE COUNTY
Starting September 2, more than five million South Floridians will have access to Aereo’s innovative antenna/DVR technology to record and watch live television online Long Island City, New York (August 8, 2013) – Aereo, Inc., today announced plans to launch its groundbreaking online television technology in the Miami metropolitan area on September 2, covering Broward, Read More...
Visit Cuba with the Key West Botanical Garden Society
With the coming year, the Key West Botanical Garden Society will mark a decade of arranging special Humanitarian and Ecological tours to our “sister island”, Cuba. The Garden’s Director of Group Tourism is Caroline Cotton, a licensed Certified Travel Counselor with 37 years as a Tour Director and travel expert. She organized and led the 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...
The Florida Keys Chapter of HSMAI (Hospitality Sales Marketing Association International) is holding the 5th annual Yappy Hour to support Samuel’s House and HSMAI from 4 to 8:30 p.m. August 17 in air-conditioned comfort at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St. Furry friends are welcome but must be on a leash. Admission is $10 for adults, Read More...
The Florida Keys Chapter of HSMAI (Hospitality Sales Marketing Association International) is holding the 5th annual Yappy Hour to support Samuel’s House and HSMAI from 4 to 8:30 p.m. August 17 in air-conditioned comfort at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St. Furry friends are welcome but must be on a leash. Admission is $10 for adults, Read More...
Key West Most Unique Chicken Benefit: Mark Your Calendars For August 18th
Sunday, August 18, 2013 The Green Parrot Bar 1 PM to 5 PM Marilyn Moyer aka “Chicken” who serves up drinks at the Green Parrot and previous Key West Landmarks for some 40 years needs some of that support Key Westers are famous for . Chicken who has lived, worked & supported all in and Read More...
LAST STAND AND KEYS KEEPER SPONSOR TOWN HALL MEETING AUGUST 22nd AT THE TROPIC CINEMA!
Last Stand and Keys Keeper Sponsor Town Hall Meeting August 22nd Everyone is invited to learn more about the condition of the coral reef, the Lower Keys fishery and economic impacts of water based tourism from the experts on Thursday August 22nd at the Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton Street beginning at 7:00pm. Admission is free and tickets 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…)
NEW COLLECTION DISTRICTS MAP AND NEW SCHEDULE
Deliveries are nearly complete, and just about every Key West household should now have a blue recycle cart to kick off the new expanded recycling program. Anyone who has not received a cart by Friday, July 26, should call Will Thompson at (305)849-0414. As the City gets ready to begin the new collection schedule, there Read More...
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