Issue #54 — Friday, March 21, 2014
WISTERIA ISLAND FIRE: THE BACK STORY
“By midnight Monday the flames had gotten bigger and bigger and then the cold front arrived,” says Pascal Beregevoi, “The gusts were really ferocious and all of a sudden smoke, embers, and ashes completely engulfed the boat.” Pascal, who lives on a boat with her teenage daughter near Wisteria Island, had hoped the cold front Read More...
Supertankers For Humanity Announces Its First Florida Keys Project
NEWS RELEASE SUPERTANKERS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION dba Supertankers For Humanity **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** MEDIA CONTACT: Ahmad Jaber, 143-26-54-78-85-62 [email protected] ABU DHABI, MARCH 21, 2014 – Rather than facing the costs of decommissioning large commercial vessels, we here at Supertankers International Corp have become sensitive to the pleas for affordable housing coming from the large homeless population in the Read More...
BOCC: We Have No Legal Obligation To Take Care of Derelict Vessels
There’s finally an explanation as to why nothing was done to keep the Tug Tilly from sinking. A lot has been said and written about the Tug Tilly: the controversial sale of a 150-ton scrapyard-ready tugboat to a homeless man, its subsequent floundering while abandoned two miles south of Key West about a month ago, Read More...
Marathon Diary: Sliding into Chaos
Exhibit A: Democracy takes a back seat in the Middle Keys The Marathon City Council, after some promises about making careful considerations, wasted no time in appointing former councilman John Bartus to the seat recently and abruptly vacated by Ginger Snead. Snead, to the shock of many, had suddenly resigned citing “rumors.” It’s never been Read More...
In the following interview, Blue Paper columnist Michael Welber interviews former environmental activist Michael Welber. This Welber launched the city of Marathon Green Team in 2007, was a member of what was then called Monroe County’s Green Initiative Task Force, and has written extensively about environmental issues. He wrote recently (https://keywestthenewspaper.com//article/debate-about-yard-waste-incineration-flares-up/) about the county’s plans Read More...
6.6 Acres: Now You See It / Now You Don’t
Last Monday, Key West City staff set out to explain how decisions made by staff and that were vetted by both the Truman Waterfront Advisory Board and the Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee over two years ago resulted in reducing the amount of land that was intended to benefit Bahama Village by two-thirds, from 6.6 Read More...
6.6 Acres: Now You See It / Now You Don't
Last Monday, Key West City staff set out to explain how decisions made by staff and that were vetted by both the Truman Waterfront Advisory Board and the Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee over two years ago resulted in reducing the amount of land that was intended to benefit Bahama Village by two-thirds, from 6.6 Read More...
CLIMATE CHANGE: IS THE SKY FALLING?
Last week, the United States Senate held an all-nighter to call attention to the threat of climate change. You don’t have to convince me that the climate is changing. I watch the National Geographic and Discovery channels a lot and I have learned that climate change is natural. It’s been going on for millions of 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...
Book Review: CODE OF HONOR by V.C. Weeks
Code of Honor, a debut novel by V. C. Weeks, grabs the reader by the throat in the first sentence and doesn’t let go. The novel is the tale of Sargeant Hank Siemans, who opens this gripping story on reconnaissance in the mountains of Afghanistan, hunting for Osama bin Ladin and his al Queda crew, Read More...
The Frisbee King Returns To High School
Some people have a blast at their high-school reunions, while others refuse to attend. I like ‘em. At my 50th this weekend in Pittsburgh, we looked older. Some of us looked old. Several now use canes. I heard a lot of talk about cancer and hearts, along with the usual wear-and-tear stories about knees and Read More...
Cartoon by artist and former Key Wester (for 22 years) now living in New Mexico Richard “Tuna” Rohe
I missed Pancake Day on Tuesday [March 4th]. I missed it because I didn’t know it was synonymous with Shrove Tuesday, the last day for many to party down before they begin six weeks of self-denial (Lent) on Ash Wednesday (which is probably what the inside of your mouth feels like, ash that is, after Read More...
What We Don’t Need is More Government on our Backs and in the Business of the People
It’s time for the citizens to be more active in what kind of laws, and the kind of community we would like to have and share. Lets come together and fight against the bureaucrats and politicians, telling us what for, how to, where to go, and what we can and not do only when it Read More...
An Open Letter to the Board of County Commissioners
Honorable Commissioners: I had some concern about the Stock Island waterfront area going from commercial to mixed use. As you know, the County Commission voted to make the area mixed use and it passed. Back then I sent you a e-mail stating that any boat ramp in that area would need to stay in county Read More...
Women’s Journal Writing Group: Spring Session Offered
Do you want to write your first novel; journal more each week, or begin a family history? The Women’s Journal Writing Group is now accepting new members for the 6-week Spring Session beginning the first week in April. “The Journal Writing Group is like going to the gym. we all need a chance to exercise the emotional and 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…)
Women's Journal Writing Group: Spring Session Offered
Do you want to write your first novel; journal more each week, or begin a family history? The Women’s Journal Writing Group is now accepting new members for the 6-week Spring Session beginning the first week in April. “The Journal Writing Group is like going to the gym. we all need a chance to exercise the emotional and Read More...
Pier House Resort & Spa Supports Wesley House
Wesley House Family Services recently received a $ 2,000 donation from the Pier House Resort & Spa. The monies from the donation – a result of Pier House GM Joe Dantoni being named “Resort Manager of the Year” by Remington Hotels – will be used to purchase items for foster children that are not covered Read More...
Pier House Resort & Spa Supports Wesley House
Wesley House Family Services recently received a $ 2,000 donation from the Pier House Resort & Spa. The monies from the donation – a result of Pier House GM Joe Dantoni being named “Resort Manager of the Year” by Remington Hotels – will be used to purchase items for foster children that are not covered Read More...
Continuing Through The End of the March: Fausto’s ‘Rounds It Up’ for VNA/Hospice
For the entire month of March, both Fausto’s Food Palace locations (1105 White St. and 522 Fleming St.) are participating in a community support promotion to benefit the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys. Dubbed “Round It UP!”, the program enables customers of the locally owned and operated gourmet grocery and food Read More...
FLOOD INSURANCE FORUM: Options and Solutions, Saturday March 22nd
A forum on Flood Insurance: Options and Solutions, organized by the Lower Keys League of Women Voters, will be held on Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. until noon at Harvey Government Center at the Old Truman School. “Quickly rising flood insurance rates affect everyone in the Keys,” said LWV chapter President Joan Wallin. “Whether Read More...
Don't Miss the Last Cemetery Stroll this Season, March 22nd
There’s one last chance to stroll the historic Key West Cemetery this season with an insightful guide. March 22 is the last in a series of Cemetery Strolls. During the stroll, small groups of visitors are escorted to gravesites where interpreters will tell the stories of the deceased. The groups are scheduled for departures at Read More...
Don’t Miss the Last Cemetery Stroll this Season, March 22nd
There’s one last chance to stroll the historic Key West Cemetery this season with an insightful guide. March 22 is the last in a series of Cemetery Strolls. During the stroll, small groups of visitors are escorted to gravesites where interpreters will tell the stories of the deceased. The groups are scheduled for departures at Read More...
CLYBOURNE PARK AT RED BARN THEATRE / SHOW OPENS MARCH 25th
Red Barn Theatre proudly presents the Pulitzer Prize winning CLYBOURNE PARK, written by Bruce Norris and directed by Carole MacCartee. Norris somehow manages to juggle racism, social pressure and family dynamics into a blur of hilarity, irony and wit. The script tiptoes along the tightrope of things we are not allowed to say, from “colored” Read More...
Celebration Set for Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit, Wednesday March 26th
In support of the 103rd anniversary celebration of the birth of Key West’s most famous playwright, Tennessee Williams, Mayor Sylvia Murphy and the Board of Monroe County Commissioners recently presented Producer Dennis Beaver with a proclamation declaring the writer’s March 26 birthday as Tennessee Williams Day in Monroe County. A reception honoring the occasion, and Read More...
EQUALITY FLORIDA TO HONOR CONNIE GILBERT AT ANNUAL KEY WEST GALA: MARCH 29
On Saturday, March 29, Equality Florida Institute will present the Voice for Equality Award to Constance (Connie) Gilbert, a resident of Key West who has been a steadfast advocate for LGBT equality. The award will be presented at the Equality Florida Key West Gala at the beautiful Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela Street in Key West. Read More...
The Russians Are Coming – To Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center!
Impromptu Classical Concerts will present a special, non-subscription performance by the acclaimed Chamber Orchestra Kremlin at Tennessee Williams Theatre, on Sunday March 30, 4:00 pm. The special concert is in commemoration of the 100th birthday of well-loved arts patron Florence Fox-Loeb, one of Key West’s “grande dames” in the very best sense of the term. Read More...
Hometown! PAC Announces Call for Candidates Event Dear Members, Prospective Members of Hometown PAC, and all Candidates, Prospective Candidates and Those Merely Testing the Waters: Please join us on Monday, April 21, 2014, when Key West’s Hometown! will present declared and potential candidates for the upcoming elections. The event will be held at Salute Restaurant, Higgs Beach, starting Read More...
Hometown! PAC Announces Call for Candidates Event Dear Members, Prospective Members of Hometown PAC, and all Candidates, Prospective Candidates and Those Merely Testing the Waters: Please join us on Monday, April 21, 2014, when Key West’s Hometown! will present declared and potential candidates for the upcoming elections. The event will be held at Salute Restaurant, Higgs Beach, starting Read More...
LOVE LANE GANG! They’re Just Plain Fun!
The Love Lane Gang is a locals band that knocks the socks off tourists and locals alike.They play 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 Read More...
LOVE LANE GANG! They're Just Plain Fun!
The Love Lane Gang is a locals band that knocks the socks off tourists and locals alike.They play 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 Read More...
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