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Published September 04Local hip-hop artist joins grand marshals of Fantasy Fest parade
Editor’s Note: T-minus 51 days until the 2026 Fantasy Fest parade. Join the Keys Weekly each week for exclusive Fantasy Fest features highlighting the people and projects behind the island’s biggest annual party. Local hip-hop artist Mike Stack is about to join a venerable group…
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Published August 31Culinary finale: Key West’s heritage desserts
The tradition of sharing sweet foodstuffs dates back to ancient times, when they were presented as offerings to the gods or served at the end of feasts. In the Middle Ages, sweet dishes were often made from dried fruits or honey. Although European sugar manufacturing began during…
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Published August 25Key West Art & Historical Society Acquires Mario Sanchez Artwork
The Key West Art & Historical Society on Aug. 10 announced the donation of a culturally significant woodcarving by Cuban-American folk artist Mario Sanchez, given to the society by Holly S. Merrill. The work, inherited by Merrill from her mother, Scotti Merrill, depicts a…