Issue #44 — Friday, January 10, 2014
POWERBOAT RACES: Has The City Been Taken For A Ride?
We need to be nicer to the Super Boat International race organizer, John Carbonell: Give him special privileges over at the Truman Waterfront, a 5 year agreement, free hotel rooms, etc or else he will just move his whole operation to Sarasota or Clearwater. Everyone in Key West knows about the infamous Sarasota bid to Read More...
Thanksgiving Day Death: Top Investigator Demoted
The plot thickens in the death of a tourist in police custody. It’s no longer just Charles Eimers’ death at the end of Duval Street on Thanksgiving Day that is controversial, the investigation itself has begun to smell like a certain kingdom in Denmark. This week we learned that detective Todd Stevens, KWPD’s top investigator Read More...
A SMALL PIECE OF THE EIMERS CASE: LYING COPS
Naja and Arnaud Girard are doing more than a good job in reporting the still-developing story about the rough arrest on South Beach on Thanksgiving Day that lead to the death of 61-year-old Charles Eimers. But if you have been a reader of my writing in Key West The Newspaper (the Blue Paper) over the Read More...
Marathon Planning Commission Decision Raises Eyebrows
Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance. – H. L. Mencken A letter to the editor appeared in last week’s edition of the Read More...
Presenting Mayte Almeida: Tiki Art
Please join The Blue Paper in welcoming inspirational new Key West artist Mayte Almeida. Mayte is a sculptor, painter, and photographer born in Havana Cuba some 37 years ago where her passion for art began at a very early age. Already a blossoming pianist for four years, Mayte left Havana with her mother at the age Read More...
Indoctrinating Children—Disables And Confuses Them…
As a young child I was wisely instructed that: “Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names can never hurt you”. As this empowering information was reaffirmed by my teachers, I cultivated a tenacious resolve that shielded me against the unkind things that would inevitably be said to me throughout my life. Frequently frolicking 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...
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...
This might be my last contribution for a while. I’m going on a retreat, a literal and figurative dropping out. Don Quixote, I’m not. I enjoy posting my thoughts and some are well received, others, not so much. What I gather from research about government, politics, extreme climate, economy, corporate finance/banking, etc. mostly turns my Read More...
I should like to speak about the mess. The general messes we make–the piles of christmas paper exploding across the living room floor, the pens and pencils strewn across the bedspread, the wood chips and the remnants from underneath the couch–the record, the dust bunnies, the bones, in this case, that are used to Read More...
2014 Key West Classic Regatta / January 27 – February 2, 2014
Join us in the Florida Keys January 27 – February 2, 2014 for the Key West Classic regatta. The regatta features classic sailing vessels in multiple races, as well as parties, music, storytelling, and nautical fun in the sun. Historic tall ships, modern wooden and replica vessels, and those who appreciate them are welcome. For more information call Read More...
Poet Billy Collins at First FOL Lecture, Monday
Billy Collins, two-term Poet Laureate of the United States (2001-3), is the lead lecturer in this season’s Friends of the Key West Library lecture series—Monday, January 13, 6:00 p.m., Studios of Key West, 600 White Street. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Collins has been described as a “poet of plenitude, irony and Augustan grace” (The Read More...
Does the FKAA have the authority to say no to the BOCC? Could the FKAA Board have refused to install the cheaper inferior grinder pumps, because they preferred the better system of gravity for all? Last month there was a gigantic Powerball prize jackpot. I was hoping I would win so I could give the Read More...
Most people don’t like algebra and dreaded it in high school. It was difficult solving those equations and most students said we would never use algebra in real life. Well once again we have an equation that seems difficult to solve. The FKAA board was asked by the BOCC at the Dec. meeting to give Read More...
Once again the City of Key West and the Key West PD have proven their hate and disdain for homeless. The thing that stands out in my mind after the tragedy (murder?) of Charles Eimers is the statement made by the officer. “He was obviously another homeless bum living out of his car….” I have Read More...
Once again the City of Key West and the Key West PD have proven their hate and disdain for homeless. The thing that stands out in my mind after the tragedy (murder?) of Charles Eimers is the statement made by the officer. “He was obviously another homeless bum living out of his car….” I have Read More...
Wounded Service Members to Bicycle Through Key West / Public Invited to Ride Along After
NAS KEY WEST, Fla. – Key West residents have the opportunity to offer approximately 60 combat-wounded service members a real welcome home as the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride will visit Key West Sunday, Jan. 12. Naval Air Station Key West, Military Affairs Committee (MAC) Key West and the City of Key West are Read More...
ACADEMICA SELECTED TO OFFER SUPPORT SERVICES TO KEY WEST MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL
Academica, one of the nation’s leading charter school service and support organizations, announced it has been selected to provide services to Key West Montessori Charter School. Established as a Charter School—the first in Monroe County—in 1998, Key West Montessori serves as the newest addition to Academica’s roster of approximately 100 schools operating throughout Florida, Georgia, Read More...
OLD ISLAND RESTORATION FOUNDATION (OIRF) IS ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Old Island Restoration Foundation (OIRF) is accepting grant applications for projects that assist in preserving the architectural and/or cultural history of Key West. An amount of up to $22, 500 is available for distribution. Applications will be accepted between December 16, 2013 and January 16, 2014. Eligibility is limited to individuals and tax-exempt entities Read More...
MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT & UNITED TEACHERS OF MONROE / NOTICE OF COLLABORATIVE BARGAINING
You are hereby notified that the Monroe County School District and The United Teachers of Monroe, Florida will hold Collaborative Bargaining Session on Thursday, January 9th, and January 16th, 2014 beginning at 3:30 pm at Marathon High School, 350 Sombrero Beach Road, Room 6209, Marathon.
MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT & UNITED TEACHERS OF MONROE / NOTICE OF COLLABORATIVE BARGAINING
You are hereby notified that the Monroe County School District and The United Teachers of Monroe, Florida will hold Collaborative Bargaining Session on Thursday, January 9th, and January 16th, 2014 beginning at 3:30 pm at Marathon High School, 350 Sombrero Beach Road, Room 6209, Marathon.
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…)
Runners to Explore Old Town Key West During 16th Annual Key West Half Marathon Jan. 19
The historic Old Town and waterfront districts will become a scenic race course for more than 2500 runners on Sunday, Jan. 19, during the annual Key West Half Marathon Presented by the Half Shell Raw Bar. Interested runners should sign up now to guarantee race entry! The sporting challenge will begin at 7 a.m., with Read More...
Wesley House 31st Annuyal Valentine's Day Gala, Sponsors and Silent Auction Items Sought
Sponsors and silent auction items are sought for the Wesley House 31st Annual Valentine’s Day Gala, to be held Friday, February 14 at the historic Curry Mansion Inn in Key West. Can you donate something fun, functional or fabulous to the silent auction? To do so, call Pat Madiedo at 305-304-4287. To be a sponsor Read More...
Local Parrot Heads Club Supports VNA/Hospice
Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys (VNA/Hospice) received a donation of over $ 1,600 from Pirates on the Water, the Key Largo chapter of the Parrot Heads in Paradise club. VNA/Hospice was chosen this year by the Pirates on the Water as the recipients of their “Pit Stop Party” which was held Read More...
Wesley House 31st Annuyal Valentine’s Day Gala, Sponsors and Silent Auction Items Sought
Sponsors and silent auction items are sought for the Wesley House 31st Annual Valentine’s Day Gala, to be held Friday, February 14 at the historic Curry Mansion Inn in Key West. Can you donate something fun, functional or fabulous to the silent auction? To do so, call Pat Madiedo at 305-304-4287. To be a sponsor Read More...
Wesley House 31st Annuyal Valentine's Day Gala, Sponsors and Silent Auction Items Sought
Sponsors and silent auction items are sought for the Wesley House 31st Annual Valentine’s Day Gala, to be held Friday, February 14 at the historic Curry Mansion Inn in Key West. Can you donate something fun, functional or fabulous to the silent auction? To do so, call Pat Madiedo at 305-304-4287. To be a sponsor Read More...
Wesley House 31st Annuyal Valentine’s Day Gala, Sponsors and Silent Auction Items Sought
Sponsors and silent auction items are sought for the Wesley House 31st Annual Valentine’s Day Gala, to be held Friday, February 14 at the historic Curry Mansion Inn in Key West. Can you donate something fun, functional or fabulous to the silent auction? To do so, call Pat Madiedo at 305-304-4287. To be a sponsor Read More...
WEEKLY BLUEGRASS JAM AT GRATEFUL GUITARIST, DUVAL SQUARE
Thanks to the rising interest in acoustic music, a weekly bluegrass jam will be starting up soon here in Key West. Thanks to the kindness of The Grateful Guitar, these friendly gatherings will have a place to call home. And thanks to the participation of some of Key West’s finest professional acoustic musicians, these pickin’ 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 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 on bass, and world-famous Chuck Sherman on pedal steel, they play good time music sure Read More...
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