Issue #46 — Friday, January 24, 2014
NAVY JET NOISE: Hammerstrom Calls in the FBI
EDITOR’S NOTE: Last year the US Navy decided to expand its NAS Key West training program which will execute an estimated 52,000 flight operations a year out of Boca Chica Field. This makes NAS Key West one of the busiest training facilities on the east coast, but many believe it has also turned surrrounding neighborhoods Read More...
Feds Lambaste Zip-Line Plan at Crane Point
The city of Marathon might be having second thoughts about partnering with the Crane Point Nature Center to construct a zip-line attraction in the Hammock. The U.S. government in the form of a letter from the Fish and Wildlife Service of the U.S. Department of Interior delivered a staggering blow to the project in a Read More...
INCOME EQUALITY: FIGURING IT OUT
President Obama says that he wants to make income inequality– the growing gap between the richest and poorest Americans– the defining issue during 2014. He points with alarm to the fact that distribution of economic gain is increasingly favoring a small percentage of the population– those who are already well off. Duh! Why would anyone Read More...
Amateurish Governance—Distasteful And Dangerous…
An analysis of the government’s ineffectiveness when it comes to protecting its citizens from terrorist attacks, provides us with a record of gross misconduct, incompetence and inefficiency. Intelligence gathering failures by the government are voluminous. Misuse and abuse by the political appointees heading up these bureaucracies are alarming. Since the Islamic militants declared war on Read More...
Note: Unfortunately my attempted mountaintop retreat from the world was a bust and I was forced to cut it short. Who I thought was a Yogi Zen master turned out to be a delusional manic depressive failed hedge fund manager that had lost his mind when some bubble or other burst leaving him penniless or was he 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...
How I Became an Instant Millionaire
A friend did me a significant favor. When I asked what the cost would be, he said “A million dollars.” I promptly whipped-out my checkbook and wrote him a check, on-the-spot, for $ 1,000,000.00. He laughed, walking away with the check saying he was going to have it framed 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...
To All Criminal Vehicle Lodgers In Key West
To all criminal vehicle lodgers in Key West, First of all we are all unwashed and a detriment to the health and safety of tourists and residents of Key West. We are criminals. I have never received a citation or been chased away by the Key West Gestapo. There is a reason for this. There Read More...
Coral Gables, FL- The Good Government Initiative (GGI) congratulates Representative Holly Raschein on her graduation from the third Leaders of Excellence class. Representative Raschein was among sixteen elected officials from 15 jurisdictions in 3 counties plus two state representatives who participated in this year’s program. The Leaders of Excellence program is the Good Government Initiative’s Read More...
Monroe County Schools to Hold 1st Annual Regional Science & Engineering Fair, Saturday Jan 25th
Monroe County School District will host its 1st Annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Sugarloaf School. School-level science fairs were held earlier in the school year and outstanding science projects are advancing to the district level competition. Students in grades 4-12 from all regions of the Florida Keys will Read More...
Monroe County Schools to Hold 1st Annual Regional Science & Engineering Fair, Saturday Jan 25th
Monroe County School District will host its 1st Annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Sugarloaf School. School-level science fairs were held earlier in the school year and outstanding science projects are advancing to the district level competition. Students in grades 4-12 from all regions of the Florida Keys will Read More...
REP. GARCIA TO INVITE MIAMI STUDENT DREAMER TO STATE OF THE UNION
WASHINGTON,DC –On Tuesday, January 28th, Congressman Joe Garcia will join fellow members of Congress, along with several special guests, for President Obama’s annual State of the Union address. Mayra Rubio Limon, a college freshman at Miami Dade College and DREAMer from Homestead, will attend as Rep. Garcia’s special guest. “The opportunity to live in the Read More...
Award Presented to John Donnelly, Board President, "M" Ensemble Theater Company
John Donnelly of Key Largo (center) President of the ‘M’ Ensemble Theater Company’s Board of Directors, was presented with an award by the theater’s co-founders Pat Williams (left) and Shirley Richardson (right). The ceremony was held at the New World Symphony on Miami Beach, following the Knight Foundation’s Art Endowment conferrals. Mr. Donnelly was acknowledged Read More...
Award Presented to John Donnelly, Board President, “M” Ensemble Theater Company
John Donnelly of Key Largo (center) President of the ‘M’ Ensemble Theater Company’s Board of Directors, was presented with an award by the theater’s co-founders Pat Williams (left) and Shirley Richardson (right). The ceremony was held at the New World Symphony on Miami Beach, following the Knight Foundation’s Art Endowment conferrals. Mr. Donnelly was acknowledged Read More...
Key West Sunrise Rotary Presents $18,000 Donation to Take Stock In Children
Key West Sunrise Rotary in the Conch Republic President Scott Duszynski presents a check for $ 18,000 to Take Stock in Children Program Coordinator Leslie Holmes at the annual Take Stock in Children meeting at the Tennessee Williams Theatre Jan. 21. Also pictured, from left, John Padgett, president, Monroe County Education Foundation, and Sunrise Rotarians Read More...
Creative Arts Exposition at Stock Island Marina Village
Join us for an engaging Creative Arts Exposition at Stock Island Marina Village. Great Food from the Shrimp Road Grill, Beer, Wine, Bloody Marys. Live Music by MC CousCous. This will be a unique Happening on Stock Island. Don’t Miss it! Facebook
THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST: A Different Light – Panel Discussion
THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST 600 White St. Key West, FL 33040 Friday, January 24th 6-7pm free and open to the public Moderator: Dianne Zolotow Speakers: June Keith, Michael Palmer, John Martini, and Joe Pais Join The Studios of Key West this Friday [January 24th] as several Key West luminaries share their stories, and answer Read More...
Party At Bottle Cap Lounge To Support The Keys Chorale
The Keys Chorale will hold a fundraiser party Friday, January 24th, 2014, from 5-8 p.m., in the Groove Lounge at the Bottle Cap Key West, 1128 Simonton Street. Come join your musical friends and neighbors for music, drinks served by volunteer celebrity bartenders, raffle prizes and an all-around good time! The Keys Chorale is Read More...
Love Lane Gang: Foot-Stomping Fun
Finally a locals band that knocks the socks off sophisticated tourists and locals alike. The Love Lane Gang, a bunch of highly trained musicians, are carrying their foot stomping, child friendly and jitter bug-hopping music from the 20’s through current day to happy audiences all around town. Singing gypsy jazz, old school country, and little Read More...
"Movie Night" Friday at Montessori Children's School
Montessori Children’s School of Key West will host “Movie Night” at their campus, 1221 Varela Street, on Friday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. The featured presentation is DreamWorks’ animated film “Turbo,” about an underdog snail who miraculously attains the power of super speed. Entry is $5, which includes popcorn and drinks. Bring a blanket and Read More...
“Movie Night” Friday at Montessori Children’s School
Montessori Children’s School of Key West will host “Movie Night” at their campus, 1221 Varela Street, on Friday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. The featured presentation is DreamWorks’ animated film “Turbo,” about an underdog snail who miraculously attains the power of super speed. Entry is $5, which includes popcorn and drinks. Bring a blanket and Read More...
Lee Smith at Next FOL Lecture, Monday Jan 27th
Lee Smith’s published work includes 14 novels and four collections of short stories, much of it drawing from her roots in the South. Her most recent novel, Guests on Earth, centers on an orphaned girl in a 1930’s southern mental hospital, surrounded by a company of remarkable fellow patients. It has been described as “a Read More...
Monthly Artisan Market Pairs with Key West Food and Wine Festival
The third Key West Artisan Market will be held Sunday, January 26 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Restaurant Store parking lot as part of the Key West Food and Wine Festival. The Market is a new monthly attraction with later dates set for February 23, March 30 and April 27. (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…)
Floridians’ Clean Water Declaration Campaign
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN: The Floridians’ Clean Water Declaration is a positive vision to inspire people to work together to create a new water ethic, find solutions to Florida’s water quality and quantity problems and send a clear message to our water managers that the people of Florida demand clean water. From North Florida’s renowned freshwater Read More...
Solo Visual Arts Exhibition by Mixed-Media Visual Artist Alice Pedroletti
Opening: Sunday, January 26, 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM The exhibits featuring photography and mixed-media by Italian visual artist Alice Pedroletti, are part of her research and archival project in which she explores the history of Henry Flagler and the Florida East Coast Railway’s Key West Extension. On Pigeon Key the installation will be photography site specific for the Read More...
Last Stand's Annual Meeting January 25th
Last Stand will hold its annual meeting on Saturday January 25th at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center 35 East Quay Road, Key West. Check in and Social will begin at 5:30. The business meeting to elect directors and report on 2013 activities will begin at 6:15. At 6:45 Tabitha Cale, Ph.D. will present a talk Read More...
Last Stand’s Annual Meeting January 25th
Last Stand will hold its annual meeting on Saturday January 25th at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center 35 East Quay Road, Key West. Check in and Social will begin at 5:30. The business meeting to elect directors and report on 2013 activities will begin at 6:15. At 6:45 Tabitha Cale, Ph.D. will present a talk 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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