Arts & Living Columns
"Tan Lines" by Mandy Miles

'Must-have' experiences
Key West Citizen - Sunday, February 5, 2012

I've long believed that anyone who eats in restaurants should be required to work in one. The restaurant industry -- and the world, for that matter -- would be a better place if everyone perusing...

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"Soundings" by Mark Howell

Soundings
Solares Hill - Sunday, January 29, 2012

Reactions to the January sinking of the cruise ship Costa Concordia this month were worldwide. Much attention has been given to the decisions made by Capt. Francesco...

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"Going Green" by Chris Belland

So, All Good Things Must Come to an End ...
Solares Hill - Sunday, January 8, 2012

This will be my last column on the environment. Several years ago, I started writing it under the banner of the newly-formed Love Your Island subcommittee of the Key West Chamber of Commerce. The...

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"Going Green" by Jody Smith-Williams

You're Not Composting Yet? What's Your Excuse?
Solares Hill - Sunday, January 15, 2012

Thanks to Google, I get some crazy emails from strangers. A tourist from Tennessee wanted to know where she could compost her kitchen waste during her vacation in Key West. I offered her our...

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"Philanthropy Corner" by Dianna Sutton

Volunteers and Volunteer Board Members Are Superstars
Solares Hill - Sunday, January 29, 2012

Last week more than 300 people came together to celebrate the act of volunteerism in our community. More than 81 volunteers were recognized at the annual Unsung Heroes luncheon for unselfishly giving...

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"To Your Pet's Health" by Dr. Doug Mader

Stem Cell Therapy in Veterinary Medicine Still Exploratory
Solares Hill - Sunday, February 5, 2012

Dear Dr. Doug: Is there any stem-cell research available that indicates it may be beneficial to treat cats and dogs for neurological problems? My cat has neurological problems...

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"Keys Cuisine" by Joanna Brady Schmida

Recipes from Wesley House Valentine's Gala, 2010
Solares Hill - Sunday, February 5, 2012

Idon't usually promote benefits and fundraisers happening around town, simply because there are just so many during season. But when Carol Tedesco told me about the menu that the Hard Rock...

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"From the Grapevine" by Steve Calderwood

Dear Reader: So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
Solares Hill - Sunday, August 21, 2011

My headline for this column is from the title of the fourth book in Douglas Adams' "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" trilogy. I have always admired the creativeness of starting the book by saying...

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