Issue #62 — Friday, May 16, 2014
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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...
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...
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...
SHEELMAN Captures The 2014 Key West Songwriters Festival
THE 2014 KEY WEST SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL IN PICTURES (more…)
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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…)
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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