2 days ago · As this paper hit newsstands in the Middle Keys, dozens of local runners were waking to their alarms for locals-only registration in the 2025 7 Mile Bridge Run, set for Saturday, April 5. Always thought about doing the run, but missed the first shot to register? General registration for all runners will open at 6 […]

Welcome to Fantasy Fest 2024! This year we bring you ‘It’s a 90s NEON Cosmic Carnival!’. Our Grand Marshals David L. Sloan and Robert the Doll are opening a time portal and bringing us all back to the 90s! Power up your Cosmic Creativity and …

Already boasting the largest newspaper circulation in the Florida Keys, The Keys Weekly are the only locally-owned and operated publishing company in South Florida – and fastest growing!

Oct 31, 2024 · The Florida Keys’ creative character was on full display in an out-of-this-universe moving pageant on Oct. 26 as the world famous Key West Fantasy Fest parade made its way down Duval Street, celebrating its 45th year and the 2024 theme, “It’s a ’90s Neon Cosmic Carnival.” Each year, following the parade, prizes are awarded by […]

Dec 20, 2024 · Lighthearted takeoffs on the traditional ball drop in New York’s Times Square highlight New Year’s Eve in Key West. And because “winter” in the subtropical spot means balmy breezes rather than blizzards, revelers can leave their winter coats behind. Standout celebrations on Tuesday, Dec. 31, include the midnight “drop” of female impersonator Randy Roberts in […]

2 days ago · Sonny BowdenSophomore, Key West Soccer “He has a great work ethic and willingness to learn, and is still only a sophomore.” – Nic Farrar, Conchs head coach As Key West prepares to make a run into the postseason, Sonny Bowden has been doing all the little things to help boost his team. Last week, Bowden had […]

Dec 19, 2024 · The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St., will open four new exhibits on Thursday, Jan. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring live pigeons, evocative photography, whimsical paintings and striking sculptural works, the lineup highlights artists Duke Riley, Jeffrey Cardenas, Mena Ganey and a shared exhibition by Pamela Kostmayer and Jane Beck. The exhibits […]

Already boasting the largest newspaper circulation in the Florida Keys, The Keys Weekly is the only locally-owned and operated publishing company in South Florida - and fastest growing!

Dec 31, 2024 · Fred the Tree goes Hollywood in new ‘Road House’ movie. It’s impossible not to root for an iconic tree growing from a concrete bridge in the middle of the ocean, and when he – yes, he – gets his flowers, the community celebrates.Though the Amazon Prime remake of “Road House” was theoretically set in the Keys, most of the film was actually shot in the Dominican Republic – save ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Awards and service recognitions highlighted an otherwise-brief first Marathon City Council session of 2025 on Jan. 14. A Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service proclamation presented to Rev. Larry White of St. Paul AME Church opened the evening, followed by recognition of Special Olympics weightlifters Cindy Augustin and Alex Chavala. The Marathon High School […]