THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST OFFERS PRIVATE BOOKINGS & REGULAR GALLERY HOURS

Written by Upper Keys Mortgage Syndicated User on April 10, 2021. Posted in Arts, Entertainment, Erin Stover-Sickmen, Events, Florida Keys Arts Council, Jed Dodds, Key West News, The Studios of Key West, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys Mortgage.

The three galleries inside The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St., will feature artists Scott Ponemone, Olga Manosalvas and Kyla Piscopink through April 29. To help keep art accessible during this challenging time, The Studios is offering a number of new ways to enjoy its exhibitions this season. In addition to regular gallery hours (noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday), The Studios is offering private tours to couples and small groups. Kyasia and Nikea The perfect opportunity to enjoy art safely, bookings begin with a rooftop mimosa at The Studios’ historic art deco building on Eaton Street,...

NAVY FIGHTER JETS TO CONDUCT NIGHT FLIGHTS

Written by Upper Keys Mortgage Syndicated User on April 9, 2021. Posted in Danette Baso Silvers, Events, Island Currents, Key West News, Lower Keys News, NAS Key West, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys Mortgage, US Navy.

The U.S. Navy will conduct a field carrier landing practice (FCLP) operation at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field with Super Hornet fighter jets that come from Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia to train. The landings will take place Friday to Sunday, April 9 to 11, from 7 to 10 p.m. “Residents in the neighborhoods around Boca Chica Field will notice an increase in jet noise during the training periods,” states a press release from the Navy. “We try to get this information out to everyone as early as possible so residents can plan accordingly,” Sohaney said. The Boca...

KEY WEST OFFICIALS MAKE WEIGHTY DECISIONS

Written by Upper Keys Mortgage Syndicated User on April 8, 2021. Posted in city manager, city of key west, Duval Street, Key West News, Politics, Public housing, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys Mortgage.

Did you catch all that? Key West officials answered several high-profile questions at the March 31 city commission meeting. Here’s the rundown: WILL THE CITY EXPAND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD FROM FIVE TO SEVEN SEATS? No. The commission voted 5-2 against the expansion. Mayor Teri Johnston and Commissioner Sam Kaufman favored the seven-member board. The community was also divided. Many of Johnston’s supporters called for new ideas, enhanced expertise and greater diversity on the board. Others criticized the condition of public housing complexes operated by the housing authority and...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: CRUISE SHIP PROPONENT USED TO BE ‘ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS’

Written by Upper Keys Mortgage Syndicated User on April 7, 2021. Posted in Arlo Haskell, Business, Cruise Ship Debate, Historic Tours of America, key west chamber of commerce, Key West News, Opinion, Safer Cleaner Ships, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys Mortgage.

I won’t take up too much of your ink on the curious claims made by Ed Swift in his recent letter. He says he has no financial involvement in the draft legislation that would overturn the results of last year’s Key West election and force large cruise ships back into Key West. But this will come as a surprise to Kate DeLoach and the other lobbyists at the Southern Group, the high-priced firm that represents both Historic Tours of America and Mark Walsh’s Pier B Development Corporation in their effort to punish their neighbors for voting against large cruise ships and continue to exploit our shared...

500-MILE BIKE RIDE ENDS IN KEY WEST; RAISES MONEY FOR INTERNATIONAL KIDS

Written by Upper Keys Mortgage Syndicated User on April 6, 2021. Posted in Ends Cycling, Entertainment, Events, Fun, Key West News, Seen Around Town, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys Mortgage.

Sixty-seven bicyclists pedaled and persevered for 500 miles on a five-day mission to raise money and awareness for global youth issues. The 2021 Key West Bike Ride was the 10th annual ride. The cyclists, each part of the nonprofit Ends of the Earth mission organization, left Fort Myers on March 20 and arrived in Key West March 24. The group spent the nights in host churches along the way. This year’s Key West Bike Ride raised money and support to help combat the trafficking of children in Romania. Although the Romanian Revolution occurred in December 1989, the effects of Communism are...

BUSINESS IS BLOOMING THIS EASTER AT DAN’S FLORAL & GIFT BASKETS

Written by Upper Keys Mortgage Syndicated User on April 1, 2021. Posted in Business, Key West News, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys Mortgage.

Their eyes and hands work in tandem, flitting swiftly from stem to stem, placing, repositioning, then pulling back a bit to appraise the overall effect and adjust where necessary. The expert process turns a bucketful of seemingly random flowers and greenery into a fragrant and eye-catching collection of color. The natural kaleidoscopes are on display in Dan Ward’s bright new flower shop on Simonton Street. Dan’s Floral & Gift Baskets is a full-service flower shop that opened just in time for the flower-focused springtime holidays of Easter and Mother’s Day. “We just opened...

HAPPY HUNTING AT A COUPLE KEY WEST EASTER EVENTS

Written by Upper Keys Mortgage Syndicated User on April 1, 2021. Posted in Events, Key West News, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys Mortgage.

Easter is Sunday, April 4, and Passover ends Saturday, April 3.While COVID forced the cancellation of many annual events, here are a couple family-friendly options around town:Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m.: Easter Egg-stravaganza at Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina, 6000 Peninsular Ave. $10 per child 0 to 12. Enjoy lunch and a pool pass after the egg hunt. Sunday, April 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Brunch with the Bunny at Hard Rock Cafe, 313 Duval St. Includes ham, quiche, veggies, potatoes and more. $20 per adult. $11 for kids 10 and under. Unlimited mimosas for an additional $15 per adult. The...

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