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Strong women, difficult lives

“There’s a great quote by writer Jill Lepore, who had a piece in the New Yorker,” says novelist Christina Baker Kline. “In it she said, ‘Fiction does what history doesn’t, but should. It tells the story of ordinary men.’ And then she goes on, ‘And who are these ordinary men? Well, a lot of them are women.’ “That’s that I... READ MORE >

PERFORMANCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunset Pier — Music and more. 0 Duval St., Key West. Info: 305-296-7701. Sunset Series at the Amp — Coffee Butler Amphitheater, Truman Waterfront Park, 21 E. Quay Road, Key West. Limited capacity audiences are welcomed back to the Coffee Butler Amphitheater series featuring live music, local artisans, food vendors and a Key West sunset. The series will continue every... READ MORE >

Selling paradise

No matter where you’re buying a home, having a knowledgeable real estate agent can mean the difference between settling down in your own slice of paradise or descending into homeowner hell. For Realty Executives Florida Keys owner and licensed real estate broker Michelle “ChelleBe” Blades, acting as the matchmaker between prospective homebuyers and their dream properties is just a small... READ MORE >

CONKY TONKIN’

WHEN IT COMES TO THE ARTS, Key West is linked with literary legends like Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams and Judy Blume. But the cultural buck doesn’t just stop at the local library. The island’s musical depth and history extend far beyond Jimmy Buffett’s first performances to the pirates falling off their barstools in the Pier House’s Chart Room Bar. Today,... READ MORE >

‘Pandemic in Paradise’: Current history by everyday people

“This is all a stark reminder that we never know when the ‘last’ time will be. I think we are all, as a global world, learning that it is not enough to ‘live in the now.’ You have to live as if today is the last chance you’ll have to say what you mean and do what you dream. We,... READ MORE >

DID YOU KNOW?

If there’s one thing old-timers hear from newcomers to Florida, it is this: This place has no history. Everything here is new. True, much of South Florida is new, compared to Boston, New York or Philadelphia. But Native Americans have settled the swamps and the prairies of the Sunshine State for many millennia. And as for European settlers, ponder this:... READ MORE >

Bird Migration Mania coming to tropical forest, garden

The Lower Keys Fall Migration Mania — Birding and Wildlife Adventure will take place at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27. Join the flock and explore the natural wonder of the annual migration inside the tropical forest along with Mark Hedden, writer, photographer and birding... READ MORE >

Organizers reimagine SMART Ride

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on many charitable events, as groups scramble to rethink approaches to fundraising. Case in point: The SMART Ride. Traditionally the bicycle trek has been a 165-mile journey from Miami to Key West. In that spirit, participants this year will be challenged to ride 165 miles, wherever they may be, the weekend of Nov.... READ MORE >

Key West Business Guild luncheon meeting

The Key West Business Guild recently held its September luncheon at the Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel. 1. The meeting was socially distanced,organizers said.2. Key West Assistant City Manager PattiMcLauchlin was among the speakers.3. Vince Taporowski and Karen Taporowskiof Ocean Sotheby’s Realty4. Executive Director Kevin Theriault received wellwishes and dessert for his birthday.5. Bernice Schaefer of Realty Executives of theFlorida... READ MORE >

Key West Chamber of Commerce

Sculptures by CRGray Sculptor Craig Gray of CRGray has been creating works for public places throughout the island. Here, he’s at work on a bench. He’s at 5600 Fourth Ave., Key West; 305-432-6856 or www.crgray.com.... READ MORE >