County questions proposal for waterfront road on Stock Island
April 20, 2019
A request to hand over a waterfront section of road on Stock Island to two private property owners was not greeted with a warm reception by the Monroe County Commission on Wednesday. The owners...more
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April 20, 2019
Meghan Barter wrote her college essay about her first — and thus far only — job. The topic would have been familiar to college admissions officials, but not the content. Most high school students...more
Fist fight escalates into stabbing
April 20, 2019
A Marathon man was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly stabbed a man four times during a fist fight. Adoriam James Stewart-Williams, 19, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly...more
News
South of the Seven lightens up Sugarloaf Lodge
South of the Seven — the name of the new restaurant at Sugarloaf Lodge — is as hip and colorful as the updated interior that owners Kris Kubik and her husband, Chef Paul Kapsalis, designed to pay...more
KWHS student faces more charges
April 20, 2019The State Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday that they would be issuing additional charges to the Key West High School student who was arrested after he reportedly brought a gun to...more
Central Florida cities among fastest growing in US
April 19, 2019ORLANDO — When it came to population growth last year, cities in central Florida grew by stadiums. Metro Orlando grew by 60,000 residents last year, almost as large as the number of people who...more
USCG Sector Key West welcomes Chamie
April 19, 2019U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West bid farewell to its now-retired commanding officer, Capt. Francisco S. Rego, and welcomed its new commanding officer, Capt. Adam A. Chamie, in a joint...more
Woman gets socks for homeless
April 19, 2019It never hurts to ask. And Mary Leen did just that a few months ago when she contacted Bombas.The sock manufacturer that donates a pair of socks to homeless shelters for every pair it sells made...more
Bookings for 04/21/19 All charges are preliminary
Asleep at the wheel, arrested for 3rd DUI
April 20, 2019A Hobe Sound, Florida woman was arrested on Tuesday for DUI after she was found sleeping in her running vehicle.Kelsi Rae Schlemmer, 28, was charged with DUI — 3rd offense within 10 years.Around 8:20 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Publix in Islamorada after a manager reported a woman was slumped over in the driver’s seat...more
“I was in Vegas last week and couldn’t help but notice the similarities even though one town is in the middle of the desert and one is a tropical island: locals overwhelmed by tourists, tourists wandering in traffic, tourists walking down the street with drinks in hand, inflated hotel rates and rolling animated billboards.”“After 46 years in Old Town, my neighbors are gone. All short-term...more
Asleep at the wheel, arrested for 3rd DUI
April 20, 2019A Hobe Sound, Florida woman was arrested on Tuesday for DUI after she was found sleeping in her running vehicle.Kelsi Rae Schlemmer, 28, was charged with DUI — 3rd offense within 10 years.Around 8:20 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Publix in Islamorada after a manager reported a woman was slumped over in the driver’s seat...more
“I was in Vegas last week and couldn’t help but notice the similarities even though one town is in the middle of the desert and one is a tropical island: locals overwhelmed by tourists, tourists wandering in traffic, tourists walking down the street with drinks in hand, inflated hotel rates and rolling animated billboards.”“After 46 years in Old Town, my neighbors are gone. All short-term...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
Tavernier Ace building selection, respect
TAVERNIER — Take a look inside the Tavernier Ace Hardware, says operator Evan Bedford. “When people see us from the street, the store looks pretty unassuming,” said Bedford. “But we’ve got it...more
Businesses complain about noise law
April 17, 2019KEY LARGO — Several business owners with live music along Florida Bay say they’re being hounded by neighboring residents complaining to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office that they are being too...more
Contestants to fish up litter in third annual tournament
April 17, 2019ISLAMORADA — The Third Annual Litter Fish Tournament presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 13-8 is taking shape, or rather, being organized since the targeted “species” — discarded trash —...more
FDOT to discuss bridge removal
April 17, 2019ISLAMORADA — State transportation officials will hold an open meeting next week to review the feasibility of replacing the last remaining drawbridge on U.S. 1 in the Florida Keys.The session...more
Key Dives offers plants
April 17, 2019ISLAMORADA — For Earth Day, a local dive shop plans to give away indoor plants April 22 that can help clean air in confined spaces.Key Dives at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina, at mile marker 79.8 on Upper...more
Editorials
Appalled by T-shirts on Duval Street
My wife and recently visited Key West for the first time after many years of anticipation. Maybe we were naive to think it would resemble the past when “Last Flight Out” was in vogue. Instead, I...more
Cheers and Jeers
April 20, 2019Cheers: To Key West High School junior Taurean “TK” Perkins, who was recently selected to represent Monroe County schools as a Sunshine State Scholar. He will travel to a think-tank conference in...more
Foundation thanks volunteers
April 20, 2019In honor of National Volunteer Month, Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation, a non-profit organization, would like to thank our more than 40 volunteers who dedicate their time to serve as...more
Home rule is necessary for the future of Monroe County
April 20, 2019Just a few short weeks ago, Keys elected and business leaders were relishing in their March 19 visit to the state capital for Florida Keys Day, an event that included making Gov. Rick DeSantis an...more
When is enough enough?
April 20, 2019The Florida Keys exceeded any reasonable definition of carrying capacity years ago. Our reefs are all but dead — kept alive on life support (coral restoration) — the once crystal clear blue...more
Sports
Lady Conchs add new chapter into school’s history books
It has been a historic week for the Key West High School girls lacrosse team. On Thursday night at The Back Yard, the Lady Conchs won their first District 32 championship with an 8-3 victory...more
Marathon Games challenge athletes with five events
April 20, 2019MARATHON — Thirty-five hearty athletes participated in the second Marathon Games Pentathlon on April 13 at Banana Bay Resort in Marathon. The pentathlon featured individual entrants and teams...more
PREP BOYS LACROSSE: Conchs win fourth straight; host Gulliver in regionals
April 20, 2019Make it four straight District 32 titles for the Key West High boys lacrosse team. On Thursday night in The Back Yard, the Conchs topped county rival Coral Shores, 6-2, before a few hundred...more
PREP SOFTBALL: Garcia homers to help Conchs top Keys Gate
April 20, 2019The Key West High softball team took its fourth consecutive game on Thursday afternoon with a 6-2 win over District 16-5A opponent Keys Gate at The Back Yard. Conchs sophomore pitcher Coral...more
Top teams stumble with playoffs looming
April 20, 2019The top teams in the 10-and-Under and 14-and-Under all fell hard during the past week of Key West Little Conch Baseball League action, but the No. 1 team in the 12-and-Under is still...more
