Town Key West

What if the best time to experience the Florida Keys & Key West wasn’t during peak season? Late summer and early fall offer travelers a more relaxed side of the island chain. Life slows down. Sunsets linger. And there’s more time to discover the local restaurants, waterfront hideaways and memorable experiences that give each island

Have you ever opened social media to check one thing, only to realize 45 minutes have disappeared? You’re not alone.  Social media platforms are designed to keep us engaged, often serving up an endless stream of videos, products, opinions and headlines tailored to our interests. But here’s something many people don’t realize: You are training

Monroe County’s ongoing efforts to safeguard environmentally sensitive lands recently reached another milestone, as crews and volunteers removed about 2,580 pounds of illegally accumulated trash from a local conservation area in Key Largo. With this latest effort, Monroe County’s total of removed debris from conservation areas has reached 32,320 pounds. Grabbing the gloves and pickers

When Cory Schwisow leaves the house, he rarely walks out the door without a small but meaningful item in his pocket: a military challenge coin. After 23 years in the U.S. Navy, those coins still serve as a quiet reminder of service, sacrifice and the people he’s served alongside. “Even after I retired, it is

During his 30-year career as a second-generation Key West firefighter, Alex Vega battled blazes at spots including Key West’s Cuban Club, the Marine barracks, the Copa nightclub and even a shrimp boat where a below-deck explosion could have been fatal.  But the one that sticks in his mind most vividly is a small fire at