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• Exclusive: Local artist Brian Butler wins Fantasy Fest poster-design contest September 21, 2026
  Like Fantasy Fest parade grand marshal Mike Stack and theme contest winner Stephanie Southgate, local artist Brian Butler has an extra reason to celebrate at this year’s festivities. Butler joins the ranks of previous artists like Rick Worth, Carie Disrud and Lady Outrageous; his winning design will grace the annual Fantasy Fest poster and collectible […]
• Buckle up, a baby’s on board; help Healthy Start’s car seat campaign September 21, 2026
  In the Florida Keys, the arrival of a new baby can involve unexpected logistical issues. Let’s say a family has prepared for their baby’s arrival and ordered a car seat online. Then the baby arrives early and is ready to leave the hospital — but the car seat is still in transit, and the newborn […]
• Key West’s Williams Hall launches youth theater program September 21, 2026
  A new program at Williams Hall will give Key West middle and high school students the opportunity to learn the world of theater from local artists – both onstage and behind the scenes. The Williams Hall Conservatory of Theatre Arts launches its fall semester in early October, offering students in grades 6-12 classes in acting, […]
• Keys History & Discovery Center’s fall lecture series to explore food and folklore September 21, 2026
  The Florida Keys History & Discovery Center is resuming its lecture series this fall with programs exploring the food, folklore, history and culture of Florida and the Keys. The lecture series offers opportunities to dig deeper into the stories that shape the region. They are an easy way to discover the center, meet others interested […]
• Functionally Caffeinated Wellness: Congratulations, we discovered moderate exercise September 21, 2026
  I have had a longstanding issue with cardio equipment. Not the treadmill itself. Not the elliptical. Not even the stair climber, although that thing and I have exchanged some words over the years. It’s the buttons. Fat Burn. Cardio. Weight Loss. Performance. Heart Rate. Interval. For years I have watched people stand in front of […]
• Athlete of the Week: Bella Villalba September 21, 2026
  Bella VillalbaSenior, Coral ShoresVolleyball “Bella came out ready to play. She showed determination and heart from start to finish.” – Sam Ovalle, Hurricane head coach. Coral Shores senior Bella Villalba delivered a pair of solid performances for the Hurricanes last week, contributing on both offense and defense. Against Key West on Sept. 9, Villalba registered […]