Politics
Sarah Compton Wins District IV, Says Key West Is 'Too Small for Big Politics'
The victorious District IV candidate reflects on her win and priorities for Key West's newly constituted City Commission.
If Barroso Leaves, Do the Questions Leave Too?
Key West may be nearing an exit deal with Brian Barroso but not an agreement on what should happen next.
The Tropic Gets Back in the Picture
Weeks after the Tropic Cinema went dark, Key West got its first look inside a stripped-down, reimagined theater preparing for an October comeback.
Mayor, City Manager Clash Over Access to Staff and Information
Days after taking office, Mayor Sam Kaufman says a dispute over who he can speak with and what information he can access exposed a deeper struggle over power inside Key West City Hall.
Mayor Says Key West Should Move On From City Manager, Releases Serious City Hall Allegations
In a new statement, Mayor Sam Kaufman says the city should transition to new management.
The Tropic Is Back. So Is This Film Festival.
The Key West Film Festival will return to the Tropic Cinema for the first time since 2019.
AQUA Gets Its Name Back
After years away from Duval Street, former owner Jill McDonald is coming out of retirement to rebuild AQUA from the roof down and restore a piece of Key West nightlife lost in the AquaPlex fallout.
Before Margaritaville, There Were the Coral Reefers
Occupational Hazard takes audiences back to the '70s and early '80s to revisit the origins of the original Coral Reefer Band
Key West’s New Mayor Strikes a Hopeful Note
After a decisive victory, newly-elected Mayor Kaufman delivered his first official address that urged islanders to move beyond a particularly bruising campaign
Key West Chooses Change
Commissioner Sam Kaufman defeats Mayor DeeDee Henriquez ending a bruising campaign that became a referendum on City Hall, transparency and the direction of Key West.
Key West’s Furriest Electronic Musician Drops a Record
Safety Bear celebrates the launch of his new album We Live From Day to Day
Key West, According to Sam
Get a taste of Key West according to Commissioner Kaufman who has experienced plenty of what the island has to offer.
Key West, According to DeeDee
Get a taste of Key West according to Mayor Henriquez who has experienced plenty of what the island has to offer.