Issue #48 — Friday, February 7, 2014
Charles Eimers Death-In-Custody Investigation: TOTAL GRIDLOCK
An update into the death-in-custody of Charles Eimers reveals an investigation in total gridlock and it could remain that way indefinitely. The main problem stems from the fact that apparently to date none of the officers present during the infamous Thanksgiving Day arrest has been interrogated by FDLE investigators. How Charles Eimers ended up dead Read More...
I can’t seem to shake the haunting images of two famous classical orchestras. They aren’t famous for who they were, they are famous for where they played. One played on the deck of the Titanic as the unsinkable ship sank. The other, even more nightmarish musical venue I had in mind was the Nazi concentration Read More...
Spiraling Towards The Abyss vs Pax Romana
Rome wasn’t built, nor destroyed, in a day. Over time there was a break down in the culture, consciousness and structure that made them viable. Their empire fell apart, never to regain its greatness. The forces that destroyed the Roman Empire are alive and well in the United States. It’s reflected in the cultural decadence Read More...
Presenting Local Award Winning Author Rick Skwiot
Rick Skwiot is the author of three novels—the Hemingway First Novel Award winner Death in Mexico (1998), the Willa Cather Fiction Prize finalist Sleeping With Pancho Villa (1999), and Key West Story (2012)—as well as two memoirs: the critically-acclaimed Christmas at Long Lake: A Childhood Memory (2004) and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico: Memoir of Read More...
A Tale of Two Cities: Habana & Key West en Plein Air, original works by Stephen LaPierre, will open at The Tropic Cinema’s Gallery Space at 416 Eaton Street, Thursday Feb 13th, with a public reception from 6:30-7:30 PM, sponsored by Five Brothers, The Green Parrot Bar and Bone Island Brewing. The show runs 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 letter is in rebuttal to Mr. M. Chenoweth’s rebuttal to Mr. Cooper’s commentary on income inequality. Yes, Mr. C. they have to figure it out like millions before have had to do, unfortunately some never will. The opportunities for success are there for those who prepare to take advantage of them when presented. It’s called career Read More...
Are Commissioners Afraid of the "Financially Challenged"?
Once again the City Commisioners tried to put their collective thumbs on the heads of the “financially challenged” residents of Key Weird. In typical fashion Rossi and Yaniz voted against allowing two benches being placed outside an ice cream shop for the simple reason a homeless person might put his unwashed ass on it. There Read More...
Are Commissioners Afraid of the “Financially Challenged”?
Once again the City Commisioners tried to put their collective thumbs on the heads of the “financially challenged” residents of Key Weird. In typical fashion Rossi and Yaniz voted against allowing two benches being placed outside an ice cream shop for the simple reason a homeless person might put his unwashed ass on it. There Read More...
Despite its reputation as an historic district, Key West has never been frozen in time. Life went on, times changed, and housing changed to suit. Come tour five private homes illustrating that point. Somewhat ironically, they form a ring around the Cemetery. The tour is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15, from Read More...
CLICK HERE for information on North Roosevelt Boulevard closings and detours overnight next week and watch out for heavy traffic this weekend on the Overseas Highway due to the Ragnar Relay.
FIRM ANNUAL MEETINGS OPEN TO PUBLIC
Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe (FIRM) invites the public to their Upper Keys Annual Meeting at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. FIRM President and County Commissioner Heather Carruthers and FIRM Executive Director Chic Wagner will provide an update on FIRM’s recent successes Read More...
FKCC Gallery to Feature Paintings and Sculptures by Artist, Janis Jo Stevens
A diverse collection of works by artist Janis Jo Stevens will be on display Thursday, March 6 through April 28 at the Library gallery at the Florida Keys Community College in the main building, second floor. This will be a one-woman collection showcasing a range of styles and mediums. Ms. Stevens is internationally known for Read More...
ALL-COUNTY BAND CONCERT, SATURDAY FEB 8TH, MARATHON MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
The Band Directors of Monroe County Schools would like to invite the community to our annual All-County Band Concert taking place at Marathon Middle/High School starting at 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 8th. It will last approximately one hour and admission is free. This concert will be the polished product of 148 students from Horace 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…)
John Leslie at Next FOL Lecture, Monday Feb 10th
Key West writer John Leslie is the next lecturer in this season’s Friends of the Key West Library lecture series—Monday, February 10, 6:00 p.m., Studios of Key West, 600 White Street. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Leslie will read from his most recent novel Border Crossing (2013), a story about a young man growing up Read More...
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF MONROE COUNTY / NOTICE OF BOARD WORKSHOP and SPECIAL MEETING
The School Board of Monroe County will hold a Workshop & Special Meeting beginning at 3:00 PM. It will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the Coral Shores High School Media Center, 89901 Overseas Highway, Tavernier. At this meeting, a Closed Attorney/Client Session will be held concerning the Gootee v. MCSB case. In Read More...
Wesley House Annual Valentine’s Gala – a Key West Tradition
Wesley House Family Services presents its 31st annual Valentine’s Gala – a Key West tradition – Friday, February 14, 6:30 to 9:30 pm, on and surrounding the elegant grounds of the historic Curry Mansion Inn, 511 Caroline Street. Gala highlights include abundant dining and libations included in the ticket price. General Admission tickets include open Read More...
Impromptu Classical Concerts Welcomes Return of Trio Solisti, February 16th
The highly acclaimed Trio Solisti returns Sunday, February 16, 4:00 pm to St. Paul’s Church. The Trio – Maria Bachmann (violin), Alexis Pia Gerlach (cello), Adam Neiman (piano) – eagerly anticipates its visit to Key West. “The members of Trio Solisti are thrilled to be returning to perform once again in Key West for the Read More...
Love Lane Gang Spans Generations!
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...
Southern Magnolia Band: Cajun, Country, Bluegrass…
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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