For more than 30 years internationally renowned playwright Tennessee Williams lived and wrote theatrical masterpieces in Key West. Fans can celebrate his extraordinary talent and life with a series of cultural events scheduled Feb. 22 through March 30. Highlights of the Tennessee Williams Birthday Celebration include performances of “Talking Tennessee” with Tandy Cronyn and Joel … Read more
Historical population Census Pop. %± 1830 517 — 1840 688 33.1% 1850 2,645 284.4% 1860 2,913 10.1% 1870 5,657 94.2% 1880 10,940 93.4% 1890 18,786 71.7% 1900 18,006 −4.2% 1910 21,563 19.8% 1920 19,550 −9.3% 1930 13,624 −30.3% 1940 14,078 3.3% 1950 29,957 112.8% 1960 47,921 60.0% 1970 52,586 9.7% 1980 63,188 20.2% 1990 78,024 … Read more
Original Print Publish Date: October 21, 1989 – Key West’s Robert the Doll – If there are such things as ghosts and possessed things, souls wandering in search of a peace denied them in life, then Key West is a perfect place for them to flourish. If you know where to look, however, you can still talk … Read more
Miami resident Juan Mallen took top honors at the annual Stone Crab Eating Contest Saturday in the Florida Keys. Mallen, a 49-year-old commercial appliance technician, cracked and ate 25 stone crab claws in 12 minutes and 54 seconds, besting the old record by more than two minutes. He has been trying to win the contest … Read more
In her position Ranger Kristie Killam has a strong focus on education and outreach, working with schools and camp programs, leading guided tours, and assisting with biological research. Killam moved to No Name Key in 2008 after visiting the Keys for more than 25 years, drawn by its mix of outdoor opportunities, especially in and … Read more