Keys Weekly

A fight in a parking lot behind Duval Street businesses escalated around 1 a.m. on Dec. 3, when one man says he pulled a knife to defend himself against two others, one of whom then fired a shot from his handgun, but did not hit anyone. The man who shot the gun, Jake Ryan Graziano,

A sure sign of the season arrived in the Middle Keys on the final day of November as Faro Blanco Resort and Faro Blanco Marina hosted an annual lighthouse lighting celebration. Strung in its classic multicolored lights, the freshly-lit 65-foot monument served as the holiday backdrop for a visit from Santa on the lawn of

The Key West community paused once again on Dec. 1 to honor World AIDS Day, commemorating the lives lost during the epidemic that decimated Key West’s population.  AIDS killed nearly 1,000 residents in just a few years at the height of the crisis, and continued to sicken and kill residents for more than a decade.

Shoppers’ options grew over the course of November with two new stores opening at the Tradewinds Shopping Center in Key Largo. On Nov. 1, Burlington unveiled its new store to the community. The company started as Burlington Coat Factory more than 50 years ago selling off-price coats out of a factory building. The company has

The Coffee Butler Amphitheater at the Truman Waterfront will be transformed into a land of holiday magic, fun and excitement with the return of the Waterfront Winter Wonderland extravaganza, hosted in partnership by Rams Head Presents and We’ve Got the Keys. The warm weather winter festivities will take place Dec. 13-23 and Dec. 26-28 from

Expect some snow, a visit from Santa Claus, a parade and other festivities during the 20th annual Islamorada Chamber of Commerce Holiday Fest on Dec. 6.  “Bundle up for one of the most exciting community events on the calendar,” said Chamber of Commerce President Adriana Cuomo. “This will be a great time for everyone to

We are fortunate to be surrounded by wordsmiths in our offices (thank goodness). They make us sound much smarter than we are.But every once in a while the Mike, Mandy, Jim and Alexes of the world aren’t readily available and I’m already running behind on sending out our family holiday cards. Do I need an

Queer Keys and AH Monroe recently announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening HIV prevention efforts and community support for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Key West – with plans to expand throughout the Florida Keys. The new collaboration is intended to deliver life-enhancing support to LGBTQIA+ youth, seniors and transgender individuals with expanded programs.  Queer Keys,

A scenic run into the Florida Keys returns for the 14th year on Saturday, Dec. 7 for the First State Bank Key Largo Bridge Run. Runners will take to Jewfish Creek Bridge as they challenge their best times. Walkers will go for a relaxing stroll as the sun rises over the course.  Motorists driving into

If you are a client of mine, you may have been wondering if I lost my mind with how many times I’ve been having you hold heavy kettle bells and dumbbells these last few weeks, but rest assured I have not. I always tell you there is a method to my mad plan, and here