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.
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The Last Race Standing: Wayne Garcia Makes His Case
Garcia makes his closing case in Key West’s final unresolved City Commission race.
The Last Race Standing: Sarah Compton Makes Her Case
Compton makes her closing case in Key West’s final unresolved City Commission race.
The Things People Say at Fantasy Fest
A week of Fantasy Fest, distilled into the memorably, funny, and deeply confusing things people said out loud.
Four Voted for Separation Talks. They No Longer Agree on What Comes Next.
Barroso’s decision to stay has exposed a fractured commission with no clear consensus on whether to investigate, evaluate or move on.
Sarah Compton on the Vote That Could Reshape City Hall
Sarah Compton talks flooding, housing, City Hall’s next chapter, the looming fourth vote, and where she goes when she isn't campaigning.
Barroso Exit Talks Begin as Key West Officials Split Over What Comes Next
Key West has opened the door to its city manager's possible exit, but officials remain divided over whether that should end the scrutiny and what it may cost taxpayers.
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.
business
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.
Culture
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
Politics
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
Politics
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.
music
Key West’s Furriest Electronic Musician Drops a Record
Safety Bear celebrates the launch of his new album We Live From Day to Day
Politics
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.
Politics
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.
Politics
So, Who’s Actually Going to Win? Key West Insiders Predict the Race for Mayor
Everyone in Key West has a theory about who will be mayor. But some people’s guesses carry a little more weight than others.
election
Look to the Cards for the Mayor's Race
A tarot card reader predicts the Key West mayoral race
events
Every Dog Has Its Day at Sloppy Joe’s
Sloppy Joe's gets ready to pick its Top Dog of the summer with a public search
Politics
The Key West Voters Making Both Sides Sweat
They’re voting. They just don’t fit neatly into either camp as Key West decides the race for mayor.
Culture
The Tutu Bar Takes a Bow
Seven years after opening, 22&Co. packed the house for one final night — for now — as an uncertain future settles over Angela Street.