Apr 042014
 

Issue #56 — Friday, April 4, 2014

The Cover-Up

Anatomy of a Cover-Up

According to new information obtained by The Blue Paper, KWPD officers covered up the true circumstances surrounding Charles Eimers’ death. This could have sent paramedics on the wrong path and might even have jeoparidized Eimers’ chances of survival. For Charles Eimers, it was the first day of a new life.  He had finally retired after Read More...

$11.3 Million in Property Taxes? Not Yet!

The long awaited ruling on Balfour Beatty’s $ 11.3 Million property tax suit is finally in.  Judge Audlin ruled in favor of the giant British conglomerate’s subsidiary, Southeast Housing LLC.  The company has not paid any property taxes on hundreds of units of privatized military housing it has owned in Key West since 2007. The Read More...

Crane Point Points Fingers

When the Department of Economic Opportunity, source of a $ 727,000 Community Development Block Grant to Marathon for the construction of a zip-line course at the Crane Point Nature Center, asked for justification for Crane Point’s delinquency in submitting two required and very late documents, board chair Jeff Smith wrote, “The delays are attributed to Read More...

Dinosaurs at the Post Office

It might be a good idea not to mess with the chickens you see walking around outside the post office– or anywhere else around town for that matter. Paleontologists say that chickens are descendants of the dinosaurs, specifically the fearsome raptors. There is scientific consensus that all birds branched from a group of two-legged dinosaurs Read More...

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Presenting Featured Artist Fran Decker

Fran Decker’s colorful acrylic paintings capture the flavor of the Florida Keys.  Fran is a Plein Air painter, meaning she likes to paint on site, sitting in front of her subject matter.  Fran feels this helps her incorporate something special and indefineable, the essence of the scene, into her painting.  Fran paints a variety of Read More...

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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...

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  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...

Congressman Joe Garcia Joins Fellow House Members Urging Administration to Protect Medicare Advantage for Seniors

Washington, DC – As part of his efforts to protect Medicare, Congressman Joe Garcia spoke on the House floor yesterday afternoon in strong opposition to the administration’s proposed cuts to Medicare. On April 7th, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is scheduled to release their final rule on payment rates for Medicare Advantage. Read More...

Bezoar Bezoar

Odd things happen all the time. I just read on the AP wire via Zite about a man who c-sectioned a dead porcupine to save a live baby porcupine. Okay, that’s not what really went on, and if this already isn’t weird enough, here is where it gets stranger. This happened near Lisbon, Maine. The Read More...

SAVE THE DATE! Keys Water Quality: The Buck Stops Here

Everyone acknowledges that the interaction between water quality and coral reefs, seagrasses, and marine creatures in the Florida Keys is a complicated issue. Climate-change, land-based sources of pollution, habitat loss and destruction, and overfishing all contribute to the health of local waters. Recognizing the importance of water quality, Last Stand and Everglades Law Center are Read More...

PEACE CORPS RECRUITER COMING TO KEY WEST

The Peace Corps is actively recruiting Key West residents for overseas assignments. An information session has been scheduled at the Monroe County Library, 700 Fleming Street, on Thursday afternoon, April 17, 1- 2pm. The event will be hosted by Steve Hunsicker, the Peace Corps recruiter for South Florida. Hunsicker will be in town to meet Read More...

Habitat for Humanity of Key West & Lower Florida Keys Loves Alternative Spring Break Volunteers!

Habitat for Humanity of Key West & Lower Florida Keys is hosting volunteer teams from colleges all over the United States during their spring and winter breaks: Austin Peay State University (TN ), University Minnesota, Regis University (CO) University North Carolina, Avon Old Farms (CT), University of South Florida, Yale and University of Illinois.  Through Read More...

Habitat for Humanity of Key West & Lower Florida Keys Loves Alternative Spring Break Volunteers!

Habitat for Humanity of Key West & Lower Florida Keys is hosting volunteer teams from colleges all over the United States during their spring and winter breaks: Austin Peay State University (TN ), University Minnesota, Regis University (CO) University North Carolina, Avon Old Farms (CT), University of South Florida, Yale and University of Illinois.  Through Read More...

Calling All Artists!

Key West is ready to get animated, but Fantasy Fest® 2014 “Animeted Dreams & Adventures” needs you!  Dust off your sketch pencils, ready your mouse, and prepare your canvas for an animated take on Key West.  Bring your wildest dreams and adventures to life.  Kawaii! The Fantasy Fest poster contest is your chance is to Read More...

PERRY FRANTZMAN / KEY WEST PHOTOGRAPHER

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ONLY THREE MORE SHOWS LEFT! “Conchs, Cowboys and Tales of Old Key West!” at the Red Barn

“Conchs, Cowboys and Tales of Old Key West!” returns to Red Barn Theatre ONLY THREE MORE SHOWS! The Made In Key West Band rocks a musical night and plugs in legends of the southernmost island into the bargain. This engaging evening of incredible music & song is back by popular demand – but only three Read More...

ONLY THREE MORE SHOWS LEFT! "Conchs, Cowboys and Tales of Old Key West!" at the Red Barn

“Conchs, Cowboys and Tales of Old Key West!” returns to Red Barn Theatre ONLY THREE MORE SHOWS! The Made In Key West Band rocks a musical night and plugs in legends of the southernmost island into the bargain. This engaging evening of incredible music & song is back by popular demand – but only three Read More...

FOL Book Sale Saturday April 5th

Friends of the Key West Library will hold this season’s last book sale on Saturday, April 5, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, in the Palm Garden next to the library, 700 Fleming Street. It is the last chance to grab this summer’s reading at a mere $1.00 per book.  There are loads of fiction, mysteries, Read More...

Poetry Guild: Tod Perry featured April 6

The Key West Poetry Guild, meeting monthly for at least 39 years, will feature international poet Tod Perry at 7 p.m. on Sunday, upstairs at Blue Heaven. Perry describes himself as a “small voice out of Cudjoe,” and writes of “the 30 years that I have been there in residence when I am not overseas Read More...

Caribbean Country Blues Master C W Colt and Honky Tonk Queen of Louisiana Kim Carson In Key West April 10th – 14th

C W Colt known as The Caribbean Country Blues Master is teaming up with The Honky Tonk Queen  of Louisiana Kim Carson to do several shows in Key West and one show at the Looe Key Tiki Bar .  The shows will start April 10 at The Hogfish Bar and Grill on Stock Island and Read More...

Tedesco, DePiero and Newhagen to Debut “After Life” on Saturday April 12th

Saturday, April 12, 4-6 pm Carol Tedesco, Roberta DePiero and Jane Newhagen will present their new release, After Life – Images from the Key West Cemetery at a book launch and signing event at Salute on the Beach in Key West. Published by The New Atlantian Library, with photography by Tedesco and DePiero and prose Read More...

CLYBOURNE PARK –POLITICALLY INCORRECT

CLYBOURNE PARK, written by Bruce Norris and directed by Carole MacCartee at Red Barn Theatre, raises the bar on politically incorrect wit. The Pulitzer Prize-winning dialogue wades deeply into the morass of race, mental challenges, handicapped issues and family and community dynamics, trading each groan for a laugh.  Audiences gasp before bursting in laughter at Read More...

SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 21, 2014: Hometown!'s "Call for Candidates" Event at Salute Restaurant, Higgs Beach at 5 p.m.

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...

SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 21, 2014: Hometown!’s “Call for Candidates” Event at Salute Restaurant, Higgs Beach at 5 p.m.

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...

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…)

'How to Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get Involved Workshop' April 24th at The Tropic

‘How to Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get Involved Workshop’ April 24th at The Tropic

Community Craft & Yard Sale on Saturday, April 12 at Montessori Children’s School

Montessori Children’s School of Key West will host a Community Craft and Yard Sale on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its campus located at 1221 Varela St. in Key West. Local vendors will be set up to sell beautiful art, handmade crafts and yard sale items. Fun activities on our Read More...

Community Craft & Yard Sale on Saturday, April 12 at Montessori Children’s School

Montessori Children’s School of Key West will host a Community Craft and Yard Sale on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its campus located at 1221 Varela St. in Key West. Local vendors will be set up to sell beautiful art, handmade crafts and yard sale items. Fun activities on our 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...

Southernmost Magnolia: Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

Southernmost Magnolia, the Key West version of the renowned New England band Magnolia, plays a unique blend of Cajun, country, and bluegrass music. Led by singer and guitarist Maggie Moniz, with local fixtures Steve Gibson on mandolin and Chief Billy or Cindy Jefferson on bass, world-famous Chuck Sherman on pedal steel, and special guest Joe Read More...

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