This is the nugget.
Back in March, a Cheeto shaped like a seahorse sold on eBay for $100, with the money going to Reef Relief in Key West.
Now you have a chance to buy a chicken nugget shaped like a cowboy boot to benefit Keys Kops for Kids, a program of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Posted - Monday, May 14, 2012 01:40 PM EDT
What are two dirty words for almost every American across the nation? Jury Duty. For some reason, jury duty seems to be a dreaded obligation to all of us. Sort of like having to clean the bathroom. You know someone has to do it, yet everyone wants someone else to do it.
Posted - Thursday, May 03, 2012 07:34 PM EDT
Judy Blume signs books at a recent promotional event. The popular author lives in Key West with her husband.
It's been 40 years since Fudge, the irrepressible, trouble-prone toddler in "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing," shook the world of children's literature with his sticky hands.
Posted - Saturday, April 28, 2012 11:00 AM EDT
Jose Marti spoke at the San Carlos Institute in 1892, building support for the Cuban Independence movement.
Cuban Independence Day, "20 de Mayo," will be celebrated May 17-20 at Key West's San Carlos Institute with film, lectures, music and more.
Posted - Friday, May 11, 2012 11:01 AM EDT
'The Avengers,' a Disney Studios release, has already scored more than $650 million in ticket sales.
"The Avengers," Rated PG-13, 142 min.; Now playing nationwide.
Posted - Friday, May 11, 2012 11:01 AM EDT
Painting of Myc. Keith Goldson will be raffled at the end of the Festival. Only 100 tickets at $5 each will be sold.
If you can imagine the red carpet in Hollywood and the stars taking their bows before the Oscars, then you get an idea of what to expect at the 16th Annual Redland International Orchid Festival.
Posted - Friday, May 11, 2012 11:01 AM EDT
Fishing in and around the Upper Keys was good last week. I predict it to be better next week. Reason being, the weather seems to have finally straightened out for us.
Posted - Thursday, May 10, 2012 04:50 PM EDT
A diver photographs a section of a crane on the Spiegel Grove. (Photo by Tim Grollimund)
One of the first columns I wrote was about diving the Spiegel Grove. It’s been one of my favorite sites since I came here. I can have just as good a time with a macro lens as I can with a wide angle lens. When the visibility is 80 feet or better, there’s nothing like the great view across width of the ship from one crane mount to the other. Plus it’s the only place I’ve seen a frogfish since I’ve been here.
Posted - Thursday, May 10, 2012 04:48 PM EDT
Winning the Overall Top Angler for the second time and Top Spin boat for the third time in the 2012 Key Largo Anglers Club Flats Tournament are Miriam Lewis and Dick Rowe Sr., fishing with Capt. Mike Makowski of Blackfoot Charters. The two caught 42 redfish and one snook over two days of competitive fishing, beating out the second place team by over 2,000 points. (Photos by Capt. Mike Makowski)
The month of May is upon us here in the Upper Keys, and that could only mean two things to local fisherman. First is the peak of tarpon season, which typically happens during this month, and the second is the start of grouper season!
Posted - Thursday, May 03, 2012 07:27 PM EDT
The annual Master Chefs Classic food competition drew scores of people to the Westin Key West Resort on Jan. 29 to sample chefs' best creations while raising money for the Monroe Association of ReMARKable Citizens. Following are the winners, judged by a three-person panel:
Posted - Thursday, February 02, 2012 05:01 PM EST
The burgers are 5.3 ounces and made from 5 percent brisket, 5 percent short rib and 90 percent Black Angus beef chuck.
Former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula has conquered the steak business. Now he is tackling burgers, albeit gourmet versions of the American classic with toppings that include fresh goat cheese, sliced avocados and crushed garlic croutons.
Posted - Saturday, February 04, 2012 11:00 AM EST
Mixologists in the Florida Keys will create a new libation to honor the upcoming 100th anniversary of the completion of Henry Flagler's Over-Sea Railroad.
Posted - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 02:44 PM EDT
This Key Colony Beach residence on this year's House & Garden Tour boasts 500 different species of plants.
Sun, salt, heat, wind.
Posted - Friday, February 24, 2012 11:01 AM EST
Chateau Cortez boasts teardrop shaped planting beds surrounding a mermaid sculpture.
Ornamental ginger and Ti, bromeliads, salt-tolerant shrubs and even ground orchids will be among the garden specimens on view at the Upper Keys Garden Walk, Feb. 24.
Posted - Thursday, February 23, 2012 02:57 PM EST
It may surprise you to know that your yard is the first line of defense for the Florida’s Keys’ fragile environment.
Posted - Monday, October 13, 2008 11:28 AM EDT
