Key West the Newspaper

Who Is Responsible? Father Tased By Key West Police Suffered Catastrophic Brain Injury

Three years after being tased on Duval Street by a Key West Police officer, Matthew Shaun Murphy is still lying in a hospital bed.  It was around 3:30 am on April 16th, 2011, Murphy and his fiancé Marie Annulysse were on their way back home from a night on the town when they heard a Read More...

By Arnaud and Naja Girard

Welber on Welber: Special Interest Trumps Climate Action

“I’m very proud of that,” Monroe County Commissioner George Neugent said after looking through the climate assessment last week. “I’m very proud to be part of an initiation in a region that contains millions of people.” — Neugent commenting on praise for four-county compact that produced the Southeast Regional Action Plan Blue Paper We want Read More...

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THE VA HOSPITAL SCANDAL

The developing scandal at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospitals makes another strong statement about the sustainability of government-run health care. The problem here–the scandal– is not the quality of health care provided to our vets at the VA hospitals; the problem is access. And the problem of access is the result of sheer government incompetence. Read More...

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Justice Delayed…

Editor: In a few days, we will be marking the third anniversary of a police riot in Miami Beach in which a motorist was killed and three others wounded when police unleashed a fusillade of 116 shots.  It was during Urban Beach Weekend in 2011 that a motorist ignored orders to pull over, nearly striking Read More...

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Eimers Family Seeks Information

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A Response to The CBS Report On The In-Custody Death of Charles Eimers

I watched the CBS report from beginning to end. It never made clear what was done to Mr. Eimers. The video which has always been very clear in The Blue Paper was too dark on the CBS report to see Mr. Eimers getting out of his car and getting on his knees with his hands Read More...

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More Open Debate On Free Roaming Cats In Refuge Areas

Dear John, Here are my responses to your latest letter. I think there are several issues here we can agree on and find ways to insure that those issues are adequately addressed. I share your concern that all animals, both wild and domestic, be treated humanely. But I reiterate the need for all responsible pet Read More...

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Another Founding Member of Sustainability Advisory Board Calls it Quits / Letter of Resignation to Mayor Cates

Dear Mayor Cates, Please accept my letter of resignation from the Key West Sustainability Advisory Board, effective immediately. I originally wrote this letter the night the commission voted to return us to twice-weekly trash pickup (2-1-1), but then decided to give myself a cooling-off period to see if it would change my mind. It has 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...

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TUNATOONS… MEMORIAL DAY BOATING NIGHTMARE

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VNA/Hospice Receives Perfect Score!

Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys is proud to announce that they received a perfect score from the Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA) during their home health state licensure and Federal Medicare certification reviews. “Our score on these reviews is an incredible demonstration of the hard work and commitment of our Read More...

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Womankind Receives $6,000 United Way Grant For Teen Services

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2014 High School Graduation Ceremonies for the Monroe County Schools

The Monroe County School District is proud to announce the schedule for the 2014 High School Graduation Ceremonies for the Monroe County Schools and Key West Collegiate Charter School. Key West High School Date and Time: Friday, June 6, 2014; 8:00 pm Location: Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium on Kennedy Drive, Key West. Commencement Address: Christine Dennison Read More...

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Congressman Garcia on Sec. Johnson Testifying before Judiciary Committee

Earlier today [May 29, 2014], Homeland Security Secretary, Jeh Johnson, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee. At the hearing, Congressman Garcia questioned Secretary Johnson regarding the implementation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and his ongoing review of immigration policies, specifically with regards to the controversial Secure Communities program. Following the hearing, Garcia released Read More...

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Mystery Writers Key West Fest Announces Novel Walk-On Role Winner

Rebecca Swope of Boca Raton, Florida, has won a walk-on cameo appearance in award-winning author Sandra Balzo’s next Maggy Thorsen coffeehouse novel, ninth in the mystery series that has just been optioned for possible development as a television series. The walk-on prize contest was an early registration promotion for the Mystery Writers Key West Fest, Read More...

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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…)

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Artists Call for Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle

Calling musicians, actors, painters, card-readers, filmmakers, poets, dancers, storytellers, jugglers, fire-breathers, clowns and fairies, nymphs and satyrs to take the stage and celebrate the arts in our community, Saturday, June 21, at the 8th Annual Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle at the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden. Co-produced by Michael Shields’ Java Studios Read More...

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Artists Call for Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle

Calling musicians, actors, painters, card-readers, filmmakers, poets, dancers, storytellers, jugglers, fire-breathers, clowns and fairies, nymphs and satyrs to take the stage and celebrate the arts in our community, Saturday, June 21, at the 8th Annual Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle at the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden. Co-produced by Michael Shields’ Java Studios Read More...

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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 Read More...

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LAW FOR SALE

There it was, a 100’ long wooden dock, all ready for the sport fishing boats belonging to the owners of the eight new mansions nestled between the palm trees and the tropical flowers. The only problem was, no boats could get to the dock!  There was simply not enough water covering the seagrass bed surrounding Read More...

By Arnaud and Naja Girard

Sacred Cows and Hypocrisy at City Hall

When Key West city commissioners voted to override staff recommendations and choose a higher bid for trash pickup, people in the audience were stunned. But no one was more stunned than Jody Smith Williams. Smith Williams played a central role in getting the city to hire Kessler Consulting. Their job was to study how trash Read More...

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City Council Debates Color of Deck Chairs On Titanic

Members of the Marathon city council recently debated whether there would be a cultural center or banquet hall in the planned $ 5 million (plus or minus) city hall. The new building will replace the current trailers that house city functions. And then, on Tuesday, Councilman Chris Bull moved that the city bring the old Read More...

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SHEELMAN Captures The 2014 Key West Songwriters Festival

THE 2014 KEY WEST SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL IN PICTURES (more…)

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LITERATURE OF A LOW ORDER

Sam was 23 years old in 1860– but he still didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life. He had apprenticed as a printer, but he yearned for adventure. He had briefly considered heading off to South America where he thought he could make some money collecting coca leaves. But before he got Read More...

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Injuring Innocent Felines

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through its Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge in North Key Largo, has instituted an aggressive domestic cat trapping policy. Cat hunters are baiting traps and snaring these creatures. FWS staff were directed to “cooperatively interact” with  “affected parties” prior to launching their cat trapping agenda. Furthermore, all decisions reached Read More...

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I thought I might take a break this week from chronicling the latest abominations of our pathocratic paradigm and talk about a positive personal experience instead. The abominations will be there when we return. This past week has been revelatory for me on a couple of levels. This revelation began when I attended a talk Read More...

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GOING BACK TO TWICE A WEEK TRASH PICK UP IS A BIG MISTAKE

I was quoted last Saturday in the Citizen as saying at the Key West Sustainability Advisory Board meeting that “we’re much better off now had we just extended a contract with Waste Management.”  I was referring to the competitive bid process, which gave us best pricing from both companies versus just extending the old contract.  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...

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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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Bobbi, (an eulogy)

I drank to me when we first got together. I drank to us when we got engaged. I drank to us when we got married. I drank to us when you told me you were pregnant. I drank to us when Kirsten was born. I drank to us when you told me you were pregnant. Read More...

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Lower Keys LWV Wins State Recognition

The Lower Keys League of Women voters has been approved by the Florida League for promotion to full chapter status, President Joan Wallin announced at their Fifth Tuesday social recently. The news vied with but did not overshadow the guest of honor, Monroe County Mayor Sylvia Murphy. The chapter’s application will now be forwarded to Read More...

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Monroe County Schools To Close One Day Early On June 5th

Superintendent Mark T. Porter announced today that following a School Board vote on May 13, Monroe County Schools will have Thursday, June 5 as the last day for students. This is a change from the original date of Friday, June 6. This decision will provide Monroe County teachers with an additional professional development day. All schools who have day Read More...

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FLORIDA STUDENT FILES APPEAL SEEKING RECOGNITION OF MARRIAGE TO SAME-SEX PARTNER FOLLOWING REFUSAL OF IN-STATE TUITION BENEFITS

“This is just one of the many ways that our families are harmed by a law that serves no purpose but to discriminate; denying protections that every family deserves.  Court after court across the country has found these marriage bans to be legally indefensible.  It is time for all families in our state to have Read More...

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Ocean Reef Community Foundation Helps to Kick Start New Technology Era for VNA/Hospice

The Ocean Reef Community Foundation recently presented Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of the Florida Keys (VNA/Hospice) a $ 30,000 grant in support of their advanced health and information technology initiative. “We are deeply indebted to the Ocean Reef Community Foundation for their philanthropic vision,” commented President and CEO Jody Gross.  “Their contribution toward our Read More...

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Stories of Murder, Sex and Intrigue Brought to Life this Friday Night

A criminally stellar lineup of Key West-based authors, actors and artists will present short readings from smokin’ hot mystery suspense novels, this Friday, May 16, 6-8:00 pm at the Smokin’ Tuna Saloon Writers Room, 4 Charles Street, Old Town, Key West. The suspense story happy hour caper features performance artist Heather-May Victoria Potter reading from Read More...

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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…)

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TONIGHT FRIDAY MAY 16TH: 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...

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TONIGHT FRIDAY MAY 16TH: 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...

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2014-2015 Season Auditions at Red Barn Theatre / May 17th

Red Barn Theatre is excited to announce two of the productions the Theatre will be producing in the 2014 – 2015 season –its 35th season! The auditions are open and paid and will consist of brief readings from the scripts. Callbacks will be at a yet-to-be-determined time. Email Joy Hawkins at [email protected] with any questions. Read More...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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KEY WEST WEDDING EXPO AT THE WESTIN / MAY 25TH

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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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The expressed opinions, informational content and links displayed on https://keywestthenewspaper.com/ pages do not necessarily reflect a position or policy of Blue Pimpernel LLC, Key West The Newspaper [The Blue Paper] or its affiliates. No official endorsement by Blue Pimpernel LLC, Key West The Newspaper [The Blue Paper] or its affiliates of the viewpoints expressed on Read More...

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The expressed opinions, informational content and links displayed on https://keywestthenewspaper.com/ pages do not necessarily reflect a position or policy of Blue Pimpernel LLC, Key West The Newspaper [The Blue Paper], its affiliates, or advertisers. No official endorsement by Blue Pimpernel LLC, Key West The Newspaper [The Blue Paper], its affiliates, or advertisers of the viewpoints Read More...

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CBS Morning Show Probes Key West In-Custody Death

The death of Charles Eimers while in the hands of Key West police officers is now getting national attention.   CBS investigators were in town this week researching the circumstances surrounding the death of Eimers, the apparent cover-up involving near cremation of the body before autopsy, destruction of evidence, lying to emergency medical personnel, and finally Read More...

By Arnaud and Naja Girard

Should Judges be Elected Or Appointed?

In Florida, appeals judges and state Supreme Court judges are appointed by the governor from lists provided by a nominating committee. Circuit and County Court Judges are elected by the people. All you need to run for judge is a law degree. Some say that a judge is simply an attorney who has gotten a Read More...

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TWAB, NOAA, Navy, Not Happy With Powerboat Race Contract / Could Cost Taxpayers Twenty Thousand a Year

The Truman Waterfront Advisory Board (TWAB) may have stirred a hornets’ nest at its meeting on April 21st at at Old City Hall. The seven-member board met solely to consider an agreement between the City of Key West and Super Boat International Productions, Inc.  a Florida for-profit corporation.   SBI produces and runs the City of Read More...

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Presenting Sarvinoz Fakhritdinova

Sarvinoz Fakhritdinova is a young artist who is a senior at Key West High School. She has been hooked on creating art since kindergarten, studying various techniques from her teachers along the way.  Sarvinoz, who is from Uzbekistan, has also been influenced and inspired by the intricate artwork found in her homeland.  Sarvinoz is sensitive to Read More...

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Mosquito Control Needs Modern Organization

Mosquito Control is undergoing a major relocation and it has the opportunity to organize in a manner appropriate to a small, modern utility.  The Board should use common sense and good organizational practice in establishing work locations, functional relationships, and geographic identities.  It should also anticipate continuing use of technology to reduce some manual tasks.  Read More...

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Florida Couples and Equality Florida Ask State Court to Declare State’s Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples Unconstitutional

Yesterday, May 1, 2014, the plaintiffs challenging the State of Florida’s refusal to permit same-sex couples to marry asked a state court to rule that the state’s ban on marriage equality is unconstitutional. In their motion, the six couples and Equality Florida Institute argue that Florida’s ban on marriage equality violates the Equal Protection and Read More...

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Congressman Garcia Celebrates the Army Corps’ Decision to Move Forward on Canal C-111 South Dade

Washington, DC – The Army Corps of Engineers announced today that they have reached an agreement allowing Everglades Restoration to resume in South Dade after nearly two years of project delay. Over the past several months, Congressman Garcia has personally relayed the importance of completing Canal C-111 South Dade – an element of the Comprehensive Everglades Read More...

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Key West’s Poet Laureate and Artist KIRBY CONGDON Opening Reception and Poetry Reading This Weekend

The multi-talented Kirby Congdon was given his first solo art show in Greenwich Village in 1961; at that time he specialized on constructions he called “found objects.” Congdon has countless publication credits and was the premier winner of the Key West Art in Public Places sidewalk poetry competition to have his poem stamped in concrete, Read More...

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Key West's Poet Laureate and Artist KIRBY CONGDON Opening Reception and Poetry Reading This Weekend

The multi-talented Kirby Congdon was given his first solo art show in Greenwich Village in 1961; at that time he specialized on constructions he called “found objects.” Congdon has countless publication credits and was the premier winner of the Key West Art in Public Places sidewalk poetry competition to have his poem stamped in concrete, 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...

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Dominick Rivera, Deejay Dandy, and Jose Luna Present: SOLO ELEGANT LATIN NIGHT! May 2nd, 610 Greene

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BottleCap Lounge Fundraiser Benefits the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition

The BottleCap Lounge will host a happy hour benefit for the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition on Friday, May 2 from 5 to 8 pm. The event will feature ‘celebrity’ bartenders, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle, as well as the 7 pm drawing for our two Stay-cation fundraisers. Tickets for the Stay-cation drawing will Read More...

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Key West Navy League Commissioning Committee Celebrates “Women of the Lighthouses” at the Key West Lighthouse Museum

  The Key West Navy League Commissioning Committee invites you to celebrate “The Women of the Lighthouses” on Friday, 2 May, 5:30-8PM at the Key West Lighthouse Museum, 938 Whitehead Street.  Join us as we honor Ms. Kathleen Moore, the namesake of the next Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter being commissioned on 10 May in Read More...

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The video of the April 21, "Call for Candidates' is now available for viewing on YOU TUBE

Dear Members and Supporters of Hometown, Whether you attended the April 21, Forum or just want to hear the candidates again, please see and hear what went on by watching the video on You Tube. If you subscribe to the Hometown KeyWest Channel, You Tube will send you an e-mail each time there is something Read More...

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The video of the April 21, “Call for Candidates’ is now available for viewing on YOU TUBE

Dear Members and Supporters of Hometown, Whether you attended the April 21, Forum or just want to hear the candidates again, please see and hear what went on by watching the video on You Tube. If you subscribe to the Hometown KeyWest Channel, You Tube will send you an e-mail each time there is something Read More...

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ART GARDEN ’14 at the KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANICAL GARDEN / Opening May 3rd

Sculptures are popping up again this Spring on Stock Island.   More than a dozen local artists are installing their works among the native flora and fauna at the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden located on College Road.  A huge grasshopper lurks in a butterfly meadow; a bonefish eludes anglers near the pond; a Read More...

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ART GARDEN ’14 at the KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANICAL GARDEN / Opening May 3rd

Sculptures are popping up again this Spring on Stock Island.   More than a dozen local artists are installing their works among the native flora and fauna at the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden located on College Road.  A huge grasshopper lurks in a butterfly meadow; a bonefish eludes anglers near the pond; a Read More...

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RANDOM ACTS OF COMEDY AT RED BARN THEATRE / SHOW OPENS MAY 6TH

Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval Street, closes its 2014 theatre season with the wildly funny and ridiculously popular 2014 Edition of SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE: RANDOM ACTS OF COMEDY. Five directors, seven plays, and nine actors merge into one extraordinarily hilarious evening. Richard Grusin and the Red Barn McDonald family  — Mimi, Gary, Jack and Amber Read More...

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Key West Zonta Club’s 22nd Radio Day Event / Annual Event Supports Zonta Club’s Community Programs for Women and Girls

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...

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Full Moon Bike Ride to Benefit Samuel's House / May 15th

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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…)

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Full Moon Bike Ride to Benefit Samuel’s House / May 15th

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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One Will Claim Walk-On Role in Award-Winning Crime-Fiction Author’s Latest Mystery

Many have fantasized about authoring the perfect crime fiction story; now, in an unexpected plot twist, organizers of the upcoming Mystery Writers Key West Fest have announced that one Fest guest will claim a walk-on cameo appearance in award-winning author Sandra’s Balzo’s next Maggy Thorsen coffeehouse novel, ninth in the mystery series that has just Read More...

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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 Read More...

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EvenFlo Recalls Children’s Car Seats; Many Local Families Affected

EvenFlo has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 1.3 million children’s car seats. Many of the seats affected by this recall were purchased by the state of Florida and distributed in Monroe County as part of the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition’s child safety program. The recall specifically addresses EvenFlo’s convertible and harnessed buckle models Read More...

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