Issue #61 — Friday, May 9, 2014
Wisteria Island: The King of Spain and Roger Bernstein
Finally, some movement in the Wisteria Island lawsuit. It’s a hundred thousand dollar legal adaptation of I own it No, I own it No, I own it The controversy turns around what has become known as the “Navy’s claim.” A 2010 attempt to build a large hotel complex, with private homes and a marina on Read More...
The Eimers Investigation: Did They Lose The Book?
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement [FDLE] is apparently beginning to feel the heat about the agency’s handling of the Charles Eimers death investigation. Last week the agency dropped its eternal “no comment” rhetoric and tried to convince the press that there is no conflict of interest between FDLE and KWPD in connection with the Read More...
Marathon Council Suffers From Short-term Memory Loss
Anyone who has spent any time watching the Marathon city council in action will end up citing the now well over-used cliché, kicking the can down the road. While deferring action when it comes to pig ownership or dog parks or invocations may not matter all that much, the council’s lack of movement on selecting Read More...
American Legion Post 168 Structural Stabilization Project Nears Completion
City Planner Don Craig expressed some concern. “Planning staff and the Historic Architectural Review Committee recommended against this,” Craig said of the listing. “We were fearful and still remain fearful that the unsafe nature of the building cannot be remedied, and may result in the entire — if not the majority — of the building Read More...
One of the pleasures of being retired and just writing a weekly column for the new Blue Paper online is being able to sometimes write about subjects that are personal. I rarely did that when I was editor. My page one commentaries were almost always about politics, the police and other “journalism as a contact Read More...
One of the pleasures of being retired and just writing a weekly column for the new Blue Paper online is being able to sometimes write about subjects that are personal. I rarely did that when I was editor. My page one commentaries were almost always about politics, the police and other “journalism as a contact 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...
Denial Is Not a River In Egypt
Have we seen enough Cliven Bundy coverage yet? How about Basketball’s Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling? I am going to go out on a limb and assume everyone but the comatose know Cliven and Donald by now. I find it extremely ironic that, as these two old white guys reveal to the world their Read More...
Immediate Fallout Due To Controversial Vote On New Waste Management Contract
David Lybrand, a founding member of the City of Key West’s five-year old Sustainability Advisory Board steps down in reaction to the City Commission’s controversial decision to disregard City staff’s and the advisory board’s recommendations when awarding a new solid waste contract. Below is his resignation letter tendered to Commissioner Teri Johnston and the City Read More...
Desirae Laguna is currently a senior at Key West High School and will be proudly attending the University of Central Florida this fall. She plans on majoring in Visual Art and Emerging Media, along with interning for Disney’s Animation Program. She hopes to ultimately become a professional Disney Animator following graduation, for she has taken Read More...
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Monroe County School District Recommended for District Accredation Award
The Monroe County School District has received a recommendation that it be awarded District Accreditation as a quality school system. This recommendation was made by the AdvancED External Review Team at a Special School Board meeting held May 7 in Key West. School district accreditation affords parents a variety of advantages such as transferring credits Read More...
Washington, DC – This week, Congressman Joe Garcia introduced the Top Tech for USA Act of 2014. The bill is designed to provide the heads of federal agencies with direct-hire authority to appoint qualified candidates to positions relating to information technology, as well as for other purposes. As some estimates show, a large percentage of 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…)
V.C. WEEKS BOOK SIGNING, FRIDAY MAY 9th
Come join the Grand Vin gang for a very different evening! Long term Keys resident Vicki Weeks will be reading from her new novel, “Code of Honor”. Come and enjoy some wine, light refreshments and listen to Vicki read passages. A question and answer session will follow. Our wine tasting will be hosted by James Read More...
TONIGHT! Key West Zonta Club’s 22nd Radio Day Event
The Zonta Club of Key West will hold its 22nd Annual Radio Day on Friday, May 9th, 2014, from 5-8 p.m., at the BottleCap Lounge, 1128 Simonton Street. A live Remote Broadcast on WEOW 92.7 with Bill Bravo will showcase pre-recorded radio spots by local businesses that support the Club’s mission. The event includes Live Read More...
Wines of South Africa “From BBQ to Braai” Road Trip Series Comes to Key West!
Savor the bold flavors of South Africa at the 2014 “From BBQ To Braai” Key West Road Trip Event with Wines of South Africa (WOSA). Enjoy a South African wine tasting complemented by a full Key West inspired Braai menu from Chef Hugo Uys and Master-Class by wine expert Jim Clarke. Who: Food lovers, travel junkies, BBQ fanatics and anyone else interested Read More...
Wines of South Africa "From BBQ to Braai" Road Trip Series Comes to Key West!
Savor the bold flavors of South Africa at the 2014 “From BBQ To Braai” Key West Road Trip Event with Wines of South Africa (WOSA). Enjoy a South African wine tasting complemented by a full Key West inspired Braai menu from Chef Hugo Uys and Master-Class by wine expert Jim Clarke. Who: Food lovers, travel junkies, BBQ fanatics and anyone else interested Read More...
DanceWorks 12 Featuring Excerpts of “Sleeping Beauty’ May 17 & 18!
CoffeeMill Dance Studio celebrates over 30 years of dance and presents DanceWorks 12 featuring excerpts of “Sleeping Beauty” Saturday, May 17 at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 18 at 2:00pm at the Tennessee Williams Theatre. This year the CoffeeMill has invited two new guest artists (courtesy of Sarasota Ballet) to join their production. Dagny Hanrahan will Read More...
DanceWorks 12 Featuring Excerpts of "Sleeping Beauty' May 17 & 18!
CoffeeMill Dance Studio celebrates over 30 years of dance and presents DanceWorks 12 featuring excerpts of “Sleeping Beauty” Saturday, May 17 at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 18 at 2:00pm at the Tennessee Williams Theatre. This year the CoffeeMill has invited two new guest artists (courtesy of Sarasota Ballet) to join their production. Dagny Hanrahan will Read More...
Ronnie Johnson & Dale Baker at Hogs Breath Saloon!
Ronnie Johnson & Dale Baker, two of “the locals” (Key West Mafia) favorites will be performing at The Hogs Breath Saloon from 5:30-9:30 beginning Monday, May 12 through Sunday, May 18. Out of Charleston, SC, Ronnie has opened for Tom Jones and performed in NYC for People Magazine alongside Chuck Berry. Dale is a “super picker” and has shared the Read More...
Ronnie Johnson & Dale Baker at Hogs Breath Saloon!
Ronnie Johnson & Dale Baker, two of “the locals” (Key West Mafia) favorites will be performing at The Hogs Breath Saloon from 5:30-9:30 beginning Monday, May 12 through Sunday, May 18. Out of Charleston, SC, Ronnie has opened for Tom Jones and performed in NYC for People Magazine alongside Chuck Berry. Dale is a “super picker” and has shared the Read More...
Sponsors and Volunteers Sought for Mystery Writers Key West Fest
Sponsors, volunteers, and a volunteer coordinator are sought for the inaugural Mystery Writers Key West Fest, a gathering of premier South Florida based mystery writers and local storytellers set for June 13-15, 2014. Open to writers and non-writing mystery-buffs alike, registration includes panel events with acclaimed crime fiction and true crime authors, a drawing for Read More...
Love Lane Gang Playing All Sides of Town
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 Read More...
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