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Dive Report: Rough Seas &High Vis Photos by Jason Koler This past Sunday, the National Weather Service in Key West reported an easterly wind of 15 mph as the temps reached 90 degrees. At the Castaway Restaurant in Marathon, a group of guides wolfed down sushi, sodas, and babyback ribs as three knuckleheads prepared to dive… Josie Koler 09/05/10 0
Key West Island Eats: Brain Power: Cuban Bread & Café con Leche Lucky Day Café Servin’ Breakfast & Delivering to KWHS Photos by Josie Koler Many of you probably mutter this as adults: “Man if I’d had a shot of Bucci before school… I would have scored straight As!” Or, “If I had a café con leche before chemistry I probably would… Josie Koler 08/30/10 0
Dive Report: When Visibility is Poor, Amplify Your Abilities Training at Marker 32 Photos by Josie Koler For a Canadian and his daughter, the scenery is typical, and the experience still memorable. “I wanted to see what was underwater, and once I did I fell in love with it and want to be a marine biologist.” Jordan Urwin is… Josie Koler 08/15/10 0
Stung! By a Lionfish “I was up in the main harbor in the shipping channel. We crossed paths. I wanted to get a grouper out of the ledge but I was worried about the Lionfish being there. So, I shot the Lionfish to get him out of the way.” Lobster Lee Starling emerged from… Josie Koler 08/07/10 0
Key West Island Eats: Six-Toed Cat When You Crave Kibbles Made in a Mitten Kitten Kitchen Photos by Josie Koler The direction was given in Hemingway’s will: protect the 60 or so mitten kittens in his home. Some are named for characters in his book, or after movie stars and descendents of his first cat, Polydacts… Josie Koler 07/18/10 0
Meet…Amp A Green Electric Eel They bite boat captains and dive masters and are known in the scientific community as Electrophorus electricus – the green electric eel.  We are calling him “Amp.” Earlier this week, we spotted one while diving the Thunderbolt and who better to conjure a fitting nickname than… Josie Koler 07/18/10 0
Dive Report: Pedigree Keys Kids Outfitted with a Regulator, Mask, Snorkel, and Fins…They all SCUBA Dive! “Their dive instructor was a bartenders from Key Colony Inn, Melissa was her name. My children were about 12-years old. Angela may have been 13. Vince was 11, and we were here on a long weekend.” Josie Koler 07/11/10 0
Key West Dive Report: West Sambo Reef Temperatures are Tepid Not a Trace of Ecological Damage Photos by Josie Koler Scott Cruit came to the Caribbean from the chilly waters of California. He’s accustomed to diving in an ocean which where the temperatures hover in the mid 60°s and the reefs boats of volcanic structures, lava tubes,… Josie Koler 06/28/10 0
Dive Report: Grab the Line! Dive a World-Class Wreck Photos by Josie Koler I answered the phone call at the Miss Pridefest competition at LaTe Da.  Joe Weatherby. Vandenberg Mastermind. The man responsible for one of the world’s largest artificial reefs.  Lady Gaga blared from the DJ’s sound booth, and in a raspy voice he… Josie Koler 06/20/10 1
Key West Island Eats: Go Cold Turkey Help Yourself Cafe Rolls Out a 3-Day Raw Food Detox Photos by Josie Koler There’s a knock on the door and a deliveryman standing out front. Only this isn’t Chinese take-out, or a pizza. Just in time for summer, Charlie Wilson with Help Yourself Cafe has designed a three-day menu… Josie Koler 06/13/10 0
Memorial Day Marks Unbelievable Meeting A Key West Woman Photos by Josie Koler The duct taped, plywood boats were in the water, Evalena Worthington and Bill Hoebee were on the microphone, and a crowd had gathered on a 55-foot Sea Ray for a party with the captain. Then, one of the most recognizable faces on… Josie Koler 06/07/10 0
Key West Politics: KWHS & 300 Foot Rule Savor a Taste of Cuba with Wine & Beer Photos by Josie Koler “My only issue is, you can get grits and grunts for $7.95, and you only get one grunt. I think you should get two.” Addressing the dais Tuesday night was Mike Mongo, president of the Gay and… Josie Koler 06/07/10 0
Rock the FitFlop ® Add spring to your step and slip into summer with sleeker gams Photos by Josie Koler The advertisements are alluring… a flip-flop designed for the fitness fashionista! Fittingly called the FitFlop ®, this summer shoe designed by personal trainer and working mom Marcia Kilgore, is a hit around the globe.… Josie Koler 05/23/10 0
Key West Island Eats: When Your Taste Buds are Bored with Seafood Create Your Own Burger at the Strip House You’re tired of Tuna, grossed out by Grouper and your appetite can’t be whet by the thought of eating American Alligator. This is the perfect month to pass on our local fare, and take a bite of beef. The Strip House, located… Josie Koler 05/16/10 0
Key West Neighborhood of the Week: Cheryl, Tammy, Nicole, and Crystal Cates How a Dynamo Raises Her Daughters to Rear Their Own Wonderments Photos: Cates’ Family Collection We all know the ingredients start with a turn at the karaoke mike in this case! “Harper Valley PTA, or Grandpa,” Crystal, the youngest daughter laughs. “The number one thing I like to do with… Josie Koler 05/08/10 0
Yen for Moms Bliss Found at Jala Spa We all have a mom we know who handles the painstaking task of gluing the pieces of our world together from sun up… to way past sun down. In the Weekly Newspapers family, we have a new mom to unleash our odds and ends upon.… Josie Koler 05/08/10 0
Key West Neighbor of the Week: ICB 1,200 Pounds of Police Presence! Story by Josie Koler Photos by Alyson Crean Discreetly Mine, Dublin, Endorsement, Dean’s Kitten, and Sidney’s Candy are some of the genetic wonders which will be running for the roses at this year’s Kentucky Derby! The island of Key West has a thoroughbred of our… Josie Koler 04/25/10 0
Key West Island Eats: The Flaming Buoy Filet Co Posh new eatery on Packer & Virginia Streets Photos by Josie Koler Two familiar faces on our island have entered into the sea of entrepreneurs! Fred Isch is the bartender at Seven Fish. His partner, Scot Foreste is the former assistant to Melissa at the Mel Fisher Museum! The two,… Josie Koler 04/18/10 0
Key West Neighbor of the Week: Peter Batty Deacon is Pillar of the Community Photos by Josie Koler Black-finish, turbo ceiling fans swirl from the ceilings of perhaps the most lauded office in Old Town, SBX Realty. Situated on Simonton and Fleming Streets, the swirling fans seen through the tall windows create the ambiance which makes first-time tourists… Josie Koler 04/15/10 0
Key West Island Currents: Boys & Girls Club Plus Classic Cars This month the Stick and Stein is sponsoring the First Annual Pool Tournament to benefit the Southernmost Boys and Girls Club. Plus The day before Peter Cottontail made his rounds in Key West, the Florida Keys Southernmost Car Club rolled into the Duval Square parking lot. Josie Koler 04/11/10 0
Key Largo First State Bank’s Marshall Re-Elected to Habitat for Humanity Board Patti Marshall, First State Bank of the Florida Keys Key Largo Tradewinds Branch Manager has been re-elected to the Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys Board of Directors. Josie Koler 04/11/10 0
One Way to Bank on Boating At Tax Time Boat Owners May Have Federal Tax Deductions Available Boating is one expensive recreation! Owners have to figure their costs include insurance, gas, storage, general maintenance, fire extinguishers, life jackets, and a tow package. Oh yeah! Don’t forget to count the costs associated with outfitting yourself and your… Josie Koler 04/10/10 0
Key West Island Eats: Southernmost Beach Café Where to Dine Amidst the Sun, Sand, and Surf Photos by Josie Koler Every local is asked the question by famished and parched tourists ready for some fresh fish, and something delicious to drink, “where should we go?” The Key West Weekly often suggests they head to the Southernmost Beach… Josie Koler 03/27/10 0
Key West Neighbor of the Week: Francisco “Frankie” Herrada Preserving the Best of Key West… Even when it means Seasoned Pork! Story by Kristin Hansen As head of maintenance, Francisco “Frankie” Herrada manages many of the properties along Duval Street in Key West. He joined the team in 1998; some 28 years after Historic Tours of America planted its… Josie Koler 02/28/10 0
Key West Weekly Editorial: Softball and the CEO This editorial is about to be cranked out faster than you can say, “café con leche, two sugars please.” There’s softball practice at 5:30 pm. The time on this iMAC – 5:36 pm. I’m late, but I’m hustling in my heels to make a quick change to the cleats. photo… Josie Koler 02/20/10 0
Key West Neighbor of the Week: Gary Gethen Why Present Her with Flowers when You can WOW Her with an Orchid Photos by Josie Koler Stories like Gary’s are what our Neighbor of the Week is all about. Before the holidays hit, we wandered away from our post at the MARC House Christmas tree sale, and stumbled upon… Josie Koler 02/14/10 1
Taxes: Tax Tips from the IRS Uncle Sam guides us through the grueling task Don’t panic! If you run into a problem, remember the IRS is here to help. Try http://www.IRS.gov or call our customer service number at 800-829-1040. Josie Koler 01/31/10 0
Entertainment: Dragonboat Discount! 10% Off Entry Fee This year’s event is set to row Saturday, May 8 at Sombrero Beach in Marathon. To take advantage of the savings, registration forms and payment must be received on or before February 1st. Josie Koler 01/31/10 0
Another Habitat Home Recycled 2010 truly is a Happy New Year for the Van DeGejuchte family. They signed the final papers to assume ownership of their Habitat for Humanity home at Habitat Landing on Big Pine Key. Lou works in construction and Kaye is employed at a Key West doctor’s office are both thrilled… Josie Koler 01/23/10 0
Pastor Sinclair Forbes Spiritual Leader, Bethel AME Church Profiles and Photos by Josie Koler As we remember civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and turn our attention to President Barack Obama as he gives the State of the Union address, we also highlight leaders of the Keys’ African American community. Just… Josie Koler 01/16/10 0
Island Eats: Santiago’s Bodega Dine tapas-style in Bahama Village con your amigos Photos by Josie Koler When two Kansas City gents, Jason Dugan and Angelo Belcher were working out their concept to open a new restaurant in Key West, Hemingway’s Old Man and the Sea was perched on the coffee table in front of… Josie Koler 01/16/10 0
Key Largo Stone Crab & Seafood Festival What do you get when you combine fresh seafood, live local entertainment, cooking demonstrations, casting classes and costume contests? All come together at the inaugural Key Largo Stone Crab & Seafood Festival set for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30-31, at Rowell’s Marina, mile marker 104.5 bayside. Josie Koler 01/16/10 0
Sometimes a One-Year Contract is a Good Thing Key West City Manager Stays On Photo by Josie Koler Mayor Craig Cates, Commissioner Wardlow, and District I City Commissioner Jimmy Weekley have not worked with Scholl for more than two months. That said, the lawmakers decided to extend his contract for one-year to examine Scholl’s management style and recognize… Josie Koler 01/09/10 0
Neighbor of the Week: Henry Woods In Memoriam Political Consultant, Dedicated Volunteer, Infallible Friend The memories islanders share are sincere and the online posts from the rest of the country stand as a testament to his character. He was among the best of the best. First rate gentleman, dedicated public servant with a fantastic sense of… Josie Koler 01/09/10 0
Neighbor of the Week: Baby New Year Diapered or Not, Ready to Face 2010 Every year since 600 B.C. the image has existed. An innocent baby is showcased to the masses wearing a sash emblazoned with the New Year. This year the sash will mark 2010, and the Weekly Newspapers can’t help but note, this baby, is… Josie Koler 01/02/10 1
2010 King & Queen of Hearts Applications Now Accepted Applications are now being accepted for the crowns and titles of 2010 King and Queen of Hearts, the annual benefit hosted by the Sister Season Fund (SSF), which assists locals working in the hospitality industry from loss of housing-related income due to illness, injury, or other situations… Josie Koler 01/01/10 0
Twelve Angry Men at the Waterfront Playhouse Twelve men. Twelve walks of life. And only one possible decision: Guilty or Not Guilty. The Waterfront Playhouse presents “Twelve Angry Men” by Reginald Rose, arguably the best courtroom drama ever written. This gripping tale of the emotional fireworks that take place in the jury room of a murder trial… Josie Koler 12/26/09 0
Neighbor of the Week: Louie C Rock Partying Full Throttle like the Fast and Furious Photo by Josie Koler We’re going to party like it’s 2009! Who better to showcase this week leading up to New Year’s Eve than Jose Luis Collazo, otherwise known to friends and fans as, Louie C Rock, Key West’s most notorious party… Josie Koler 12/26/09 0
Committed to a Profession of Patient Care Florida Keys Community College Graduates Nurses Story and Photo by Amber Ernst-Leonard This December, Florida Keys Community College’s Nursing Program held a pinning ceremony for graduates of the Associate of Science in Nursing program today. This nursing class was the 43rd to graduate from FKCC. Josie Koler 12/26/09 1
The Rotary Marques Butler Memorial Scholarship Softball Tournament Scholarship to be Awarded on Behalf of Young Man’s Sportsmanship Photos by Josie Koler The news jarred the community. A pre-dawn altercation ended in the stabbing death of a Key West man Saturday. Twenty-three year old Marques Butler was stabbed at 4 am during an apparent fight between a group… Josie Koler 12/26/09 0
Blackfin Bistro Named for the Rarest Tuna, Restaurant Makes Splash Onto Scene Photos by Josie Koler The most candid feedback a boutique or bistro can receive is straight from the lips of a savvy, globe-trotting vacationer. So, when the Weekly Newspapers R.S.V.P.’d for a table for two at the new Blackfin Bistro… Josie Koler 12/25/09 1
The Restaurant Store For Those who Don’t Just Dabble in Dining… Even at Home! Photos by Josie Koler “I think they have a nicer variety here, and it’s a much more quaint atmosphere… a hometown atmosphere, and you get the attention you need to find the items you’re looking for.” “If it’s sold… Josie Koler 12/12/09 0
Putting the Brakes on Too Much Booze Bikers Against Drunk Driving Photos by Josie Koler When in doubt call a cab. The simple suggestion Bikers Against Drunk Driving have rolled into Key West to promote. A town crawling with motorcyclists, bicyclists, cab driver, and motorists, they say they are needed here because there isn’t anything worse then… Josie Koler 12/11/09 0
Neighbor of the Week: Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Bell Ringers Ring in a 118 Year Tradition Profiles and Photos by Josie Koler Susan Hamm Chobie Oropeza Josie Koler 12/05/09 0
End-of-the-Year Gratuities Show Your Appreciation for Stellar Service in 2010 Photos by Josie Koler Tipping in the Florida Keys where temperatures are tepid and tourists abound is customary where ever you go any time of the year. Before we usher in Baby New Year, a reminder: consider customary holiday tips to the… Josie Koler 12/05/09 0
AIDS Reading of the Names Candlelight March Shines Light on Virus During World AIDS Day Photos by Josie Koler Dozens of people met at Glenn Archer Elementary School on White Street to light candles to remember those loved ones and friends they have lost to AIDS. Including, one mother from Richmond, Virginia whose son, a… Josie Koler 12/04/09 0
Neighbor of the Week: Chris Thorton Food Service Specialist Second Class, USCGC Knight Island Photos by Josie Koler The holidays are in full swing. Besides presents to wrap, a tree to trim, and lighting the candles on the menorah, there is holiday baking and cooking on the horizon. When we think of who’s donning the apron… Josie Koler 11/28/09 0
Are They Going to Sink This One, Too? Retired Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Ingham Docks at Truman Annex The answer, according to City Manager, Jim Scholl is, “no.” Josie Koler 11/28/09 0
The Weekly Editorial: Gingerbread Garners the Most Memories The sights, sounds, and retail prompts will surround us for the next four weeks… • Unforgettable gifts for that special someone • Grooming gifts to stuff his stocking • How to ask for a gift • What everyone wants and no one asks for • Gift-wrapping ideas …of what the… Josie Koler 11/28/09 0
Matching Up Mentors and Mantees Keys Community Takes Stock in Children Photos by Josie Koler Take Stock in Children has been up and down Highway One this past week, matching up promising students with professional, adult mentors. The Weekly Newspapers caught up with them just before the bell rang at Horace O’Bryant Middle School. 18… Josie Koler 11/22/09 0
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