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  • Police have last laugh with boat gloaters

    Key West Citizen – Tue Nov 10, 1:20 am ET  

    KEY WEST -- Police charged two men with possessing open containers of alcohol on Lazy Way Lane Monday morning after they allegedly taunted officers from a watersports charter boat. An open... read more Full Story »

  • Fishery hearings begin

    Key West Citizen – Tue Nov 10, 1:20 am ET  

    Florida Keys fishermen today will get their chance to voice their concerns about a series of proposed annual fishing limits for grouper and snapper, and the possible closing of large fishing areas... read more Full Story »

  • Citizens' Voice

    Key West Citizen – Tue Nov 10, 1:20 am ET  

    "Found a VW key at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church walkway. Please call 305-292-1496 to claim." "We would like to thank the FWC officers who nabbed the Cow Key Channel band of poachers.... read more Full Story »

  • Obituaries

    Key West Citizen – Tue Nov 10, 1:20 am ET  

    JANET H. CATES Janet H. Cates, 56, a resident of Key West, Fla., passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 7, 2009, at Key Largo, Fla. She was born on May 24, 1953, at Millington, Tenn. Janet was... read more Full Story »

  • Fest numbers up from 2008

    Key West Citizen – Tue Nov 10, 1:19 am ET  

    Fantasy Fest occupancy numbers are in and reveal a surprising result: The number of hotel rooms that were filled during this year's event was slightly higher than in 2008, despite the... read more Full Story »

  • Visitor gracious despite mugging

    Key West Citizen – Tue Nov 10, 1:19 am ET  

    Meyer Goldstein is a forgiving soul. Goldstein, 86, and his wife, Tanya, 83, were mugged in Old Town Key West last week while walking along a major street in the early afternoon. Despite his wife... read more Full Story »

  • Today in Keys History

    Key West Citizen – Tue Nov 10, 1:19 am ET  

    20 YEARS AGO Capt. Tony Tarracino was sworn in as mayor of Key West and pledged to lead the island city through two great years. The annual U.G.L.Y. Bartender Contest was... read more Full Story »

  • Conversation with Conchs soccer player Chloe DeVelasco

    Key West Citizen – Tue Nov 10, 1:19 am ET  

    After moving to Key West from her Miami birthplace during the summer of 2006, senior Chloe DeVelasco became a member of the Key West High girls soccer team. DeVelasco scored five goals last season... read more Full Story »

  • Mile Markers

    Key West Citizen – Tue Nov 10, 1:19 am ET  

    KEY WEST Free parenting classes Wesley House Family Services will offer a one-hour parenting class on techniques for dealing with challenging behaviors in children ages birth to... read more Full Story »

  • Losses crush county teams' playoff aspirations

    Key West Citizen – Mon Nov 9, 1:20 am ET  

    With two squads getting eliminated from playoff contention on the road and another wrapping up a winless season at home, it was a weekend of frustration and disappointment for the remaining prep... read more Full Story »

  • Calif. man stole car to face theft charge

    Key West Citizen – Mon Nov 9, 1:20 am ET  

    VALLEJO, Calif. -- The California Highway Patrol say a man stole a car to make a court appearance on a previous auto theft charge. A patrol investigator said he arrested Samuel Botchvaroff as he... read more Full Story »

  • Today in Keys History

    Key West Citizen – Mon Nov 9, 1:20 am ET  

    20 YEARS AGO Michael Whalton announced he would no longer manage Fantasy Fest. He had been coordinator of the event since 1983. The Key West Chamber of Commerce was holding... read more Full Story »

  • Mile Markers

    Key West Citizen – Mon Nov 9, 1:20 am ET  

    MARATHON Learn to manage diabetes The Florida Keys Area Health Education Center is holding a free diabetes self-management workshop from 9:30 a.m. to noon every Tuesday... read more Full Story »

  • Citizens' Voice

    Key West Citizen – Mon Nov 9, 1:19 am ET  

    "I lost a set of keys somewhere downtown or on White or United streets on Thursday between 4 and 6 p.m. They have a Green Parrot tag that says 'Green Parrot-Key West-No Snivelling' on it. If you have... read more Full Story »

  • Arrest came amid chaos

    Key West Citizen – Mon Nov 9, 1:19 am ET  

    Nicholas Ferro may have eluded arrest in the stabbing death of Marques Butler, save the quick actions of two police officers and a Good Samaritan who thwarted his potential getaway. Lt. Alfredo... read more Full Story »

  • Spanning the Globe

    Key West Citizen – Mon Nov 9, 1:19 am ET  

    KEY WEST -- The phrase "world champion" is often claimed by numerous sporting venues, but not truly so when many of the competitors come from only one side of the globe. However, when the... read more Full Story »

  • State attorney wants lobbying rule

    Key West Citizen – Mon Nov 9, 1:19 am ET  

    State Attorney Dennis Ward is still pushing for a Monroe County ordinance that requires lobbyists to register and sets rules to bring more transparency to people trying to influence county staff and... read more Full Story »

  • Soundings

    Key West Citizen – Mon Nov 9, 1:19 am ET  

    At last Wednesday's city commission meeting at Old City Hall, the city manager, Jim Scholl , reported on his recent trip to St. Lucia to attend a cruise ship conference. "All agreed... read more Full Story »

  • Today in Keys History

    Key West Citizen – Sun Nov 8, 1:20 am ET  

    20 YEARS AGO Florida Gov. Bob Martinez was in Key West for a luncheon to raise money for his re-election. He was promoting the establishment of shipping lanes away from the... read more Full Story »

  • The Future Is Now -- But You Gotta Show Up

    Key West Citizen – Sun Nov 8, 1:20 am ET  

    Woody Allen once said, very wisely, "Ninety per cent of success in life is simply |showing up." While it applies to careers, it also applies to the conundrum in which we presently find ourselves... read more Full Story »

  • Pirates set first game

    Key West Citizen – Sun Nov 8, 1:20 am ET  

    KEY WEST -- Things continue to progress for the Bone Island Pirates as the players continue to come out and work hard at practices, with the start of the season is just a few months away, and team... read more Full Story »

  • Citizens' Voice

    Key West Citizen – Sun Nov 8, 1:20 am ET  

    "The Keys Energy meter reader just came by my house on Trinidad Drive. He is so nice and friendly. He always has a smile on his face, even with the dogs barking at him. He says it's OK, he's used to... read more Full Story »

  • Good fishing is meant to be shared with friends

    Key West Citizen – Sun Nov 8, 1:20 am ET  

    This column is dedicated to the recreational fisherperson who wants to have a good time, get the boat wet, spend time with friends and family, and maybe catch a couple fish. Question:... read more Full Story »

  • Obituaries

    Key West Citizen – Sun Nov 8, 1:19 am ET  

    CARL GODLEWSKI Carl Godlewski passed from this life on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in Springfield, Mo. He had business dealings here in the late 1980s, so some people will remember him. There are no... read more Full Story »

  • Goodness Gracious Me, the Season Has Arrived

    Key West Citizen – Sun Nov 8, 1:19 am ET  

    After the wine-event drought that occurs in this town from July through October, now we're into November and the flood gates are open. First of all, let me correct a couple of errors that have... read more Full Story »

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