Timothy O’Hara writes in the Keys News: Monroe County plans to reopen to visitors June 1 by suspending the checkpoints on U.S. 1 and State Road 905 and allowing lodging establishments to take guests at 50 percent occupancy, Monroe County government officials said Sunday. Monroe County lodging establishments, like hotels, campgrounds, vacation rentals, and other […]
Key West: Smart, Safe and Secure
A brief from Monroe County, Florida’s COVID-19 information site on how Key West’s airport is being run during the pandemic response. Will airports remain open? What’s Monroe County doing to protect our residents? KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Until further notice, all arriving passengers regardless of origination will be screened at Key West International and Marathon […]
Key Westers Unite to Ban Harbor-Poisoning Cruise Ships
A wide array of local celebrities, dignitaries, arts supporters, historians, and economists have teamed up to vote the cruise ships out of Key West permanently. Here is a look at the tragedy of the cruise ship industry on a small natural harbor like Key West. ABC Tourism informs readers: The popularity of Cruise ship holidays is […]
Florida Keys Monroe County Coronavirus Report
Michelle Marchante and Devoun Cetoute report in the Miami Herald: The latest update from the State Health Office regarding COVID-19. Monroe County is reporting 66 total cases — 60 are residents, 6 are non-residents. Among the 66, 22 are travel-related, 28 are community-acquired, and 16 are currently being investigated. Of the 60 residents, 31 are […]
Greetings from Key West During Lockdown
Fausto’s Food Palace Today
Not a car, truck, scooter, or bike in the lot. It’s the first time in thirty years we have seen this. Incoming traffic is being blocked over one-hundred miles East, in between the Upper Keys and the mainland (Florida City, Homestead, Miami).
A Letter to a Relative
A short letter to a relative about how we are holding up in Key West on lockdown. Pam, We have no problems at all. Key West is used to a couple of hurricanes every year so the current situation is pretty much the same, but easier because we have electricity. All incoming visitors have been […]
In the Age of Coronavirus – Never-Never Land
In her 1986 book “Key West Writers and Their Houses,” local celebrity and friend Lynn Kaufelt referred to Key West as Never-Never Land. Pretty much on the mark. It is extraordinarily expensive to live in Never-Never Land. Just ask Peter Pan. Now we have a pandemic that, like everywhere in the world, is wreaking havoc […]
Key West Intelligence from Dick & Debbie Young
From Key West City Hall: Following today’s executive order by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the City of Key West is directing all bars and nightclubs to cease operation by 5 p.m. today. This includes bars operating ancillary to any hotel, guest house, or bed and breakfast. All restaurant facilities are limited to take out and […]
Key West Insider: Planning a Trip to Key West?
Planning a Trip to Key West? Debbie and I have lived in Key West since 1992. There is much to be excited about as you plan a getaway to one of America’s most unique destinations. Key West is a small, laid back, tropical island. Plan your trip to avoid the often cool January and the […]
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