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Published 9 hours agoExclusive: Local artist Brian Butler wins Fantasy Fest poster-design contest
Like Fantasy Fest parade grand marshal Mike Stack and theme contest winner Stephanie Southgate, local artist Brian Butler has an extra reason to celebrate at this year’s festivities. Butler joins the ranks of previous artists like Rick Worth, Carie Disrud and Lady Outrageous; his…
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Published 9 hours agoBuckle up, a baby’s on board; help Healthy Start’s car seat campaign
In the Florida Keys, the arrival of a new baby can involve unexpected logistical issues. Let’s say a family has prepared for their baby’s arrival and ordered a car seat online. Then the baby arrives early and is ready to leave the hospital — but the car seat is still in transit,…
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Published 9 hours agoKey West’s Williams Hall launches youth theater program
A new program at Williams Hall will give Key West middle and high school students the opportunity to learn the world of theater from local artists – both onstage and behind the scenes. The Williams Hall Conservatory of Theatre Arts launches its fall semester in early October,…
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Published 9 hours agoKeys History & Discovery Center’s fall lecture series to explore food and folklore
The Florida Keys History & Discovery Center is resuming its lecture series this fall with programs exploring the food, folklore, history and culture of Florida and the Keys. The lecture series offers opportunities to dig deeper into the stories that shape the region. They are an…
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Published 13 hours agoThe legendary Warren Haynes catches up with Florida Keys Weekly podcast on his upcoming show in Key West and much more.
Grammy winner and music legend Warren Haynes shares the story behind his latest album, “Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey,” along with Gov’t Mule’s upcoming tour that lands in Key West on Sept. 30 at the Key West Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Haynes reflects on his Asheville,…
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Published 10 hours agoAthlete of the Week: Bella Villalba
Bella VillalbaSenior, Coral ShoresVolleyball “Bella came out ready to play. She showed determination and heart from start to finish.” – Sam Ovalle, Hurricane head coach. Coral Shores senior Bella Villalba delivered a pair of solid performances for the Hurricanes last week,…
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Published 9 hours agoFunctionally Caffeinated Wellness: Congratulations, we discovered moderate exercise
I have had a longstanding issue with cardio equipment. Not the treadmill itself. Not the elliptical. Not even the stair climber, although that thing and I have exchanged some words over the years. It’s the buttons. Fat Burn. Cardio. Weight Loss. Performance. Heart Rate. Interval.…
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Published 13 hours agoExplore academic opportunities: CFK Virtual Academic Showcase is set for Sept. 24
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is hosting a virtual academic showcase for anyone thinking about next steps toward a career or credential to achieve their professional goals. Participants can connect directly with CFK faculty and current students to explore programs,…
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Published September 18Miles to Go: County commissioner Jim Scholl talks Top Gun & F-14 Tomcats
“You were Goose.” Yep, that was me, the picture of professionalism last week, calling a county commissioner a goose while sitting in his office at the Gato Building. He didn’t throw me out or quietly ask his assistant Sue Burke to call the nice behavioral health folks at dePoo…
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Published September 18In pictures: Swimmers set their sights on Alligator Reef Lighthouse
Some 350 participants donned swim caps, goggles and sunscreen for the 8-mile roundtrip around Alligator Reef Lighthouse on Sept. 12. The annual Swim for Alligator Lighthouse saw solo swimmers and relay teams, as well as their kayaking assistants, setting out from Amara Cay Resort…
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Published September 18FWC to mark designated anchoring areas in popular Keys harbors
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) began work Sept. 16 to install waterway markers, including signs and buoys, to establish designated anchoring areas within portions of Boot Key, Bahia Honda, Niles Channel, Cow Key Channel, Sigsbee, Garrison Bight Flats…
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Published September 18Key West Back in the Day: Where there’s a Will…Sunset showman Soto needs our help
Nearly every longtime Key West resident knows Will Soto — and over the years, countless hordes of visitors have marveled as he walked a tightrope, juggling and bantering with them during Key West’s famed sunset celebration at Mallory Square. Now, after decades of sharing his…