Keys Life
Former Grassy Key restaurateurs Stephanie Cheever and Steve Hathaway kept a Florida Keys theme for their new eatery in southern Michigan.
They live mostly in Michigan now but Stephanie Cheever and Steve Hathaway go to work in the Keys every day. At least, a slice of the Keys the former owners of The Wreck and Galley Grille on Grassy Key carried with them back to their native state.
Posted - Saturday, November 15, 2008 07:01 AM EST
Pastor Travis Johnson
Life Pointe Church opened its doors for the first time in Plantation Key on Sunday, and Pastor Travis Johnson admits his approach to Christian service might not appeal to everyone — at least at first.
Posted - Friday, November 14, 2008 12:00 AM EST
Marathon High School students work to prepare a luncheon for journalism students, school officials and local reporters during the school's recent Media Day.
Marathon High School might be the last place you'd consider wining and dining an important client or hosting a business luncheon. With a portion of a $1.6 million state grant, school officials are working to change that perception.
Posted - Monday, November 10, 2008 03:55 PM EST
Darlene and James Olden, here after the finalization of James' adoption at the Key West courthouse, were ecstatic to expand their family.
This month is special for Darlene and Richard Olden: It marks the first anniversary of when their family became complete.
Posted - Monday, November 10, 2008 03:50 PM EST
Don't be fooled by the name 5 Brothers; the majority of cooking and food prep is accomplished by three ladies, as evidenced in the building of these Cuban mix sandwiches.
Photo by SEAN KINNEY
The last small neighborhood bakery in Key West, La Dichosa at 1205 White St., closed its doors in July.
Posted - Sunday, November 09, 2008 12:00 PM EST
Shula will be gala guest of honor
“Isn’t that Don Shula over there?” My wife recognized him as we boarded the Miami Dolphins’ float for last year’s Winterfest Boat Parade through downtown Fort Lauderdale. A big yacht had been decorated to spotlight the Dolphins’ 1972 Perfect Season, and members of the original ’72 team were guests of honor, with a few lucky season ticket holders invited to ride along.
Posted - Saturday, November 08, 2008 06:27 PM EST
Wilma Key in the Key West National Wildlife Refuge
Teddy Roosevelt's bird sanctuary thriving
President Theodore Roosevelt put a feather in his cap just over 100 years ago by signing into law the establishment of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge.
Posted - Friday, November 07, 2008 05:00 PM EST
Edwin Quinones
Community rallies around injured driver
The Keys business community is helping a young Key Largo man’s life return to normal after a near-fatal car crash on the 18 Mile Stretch left him injured and without income.
Posted - Friday, November 07, 2008 12:00 AM EST
Stepping back onto the dance floor
Seven years after retiring from professional competition, a local “Dancing with the Stars” event spurred a Keys couple to step back into the ballroom, and now they are U.S. champions.
Posted - Friday, November 07, 2008 12:00 AM EST
Events for cigar lovers coming
Florida Cigar Snob Magazine, in conjunction with Fisherman’s Cove Resort of Key Largo, is presenting an inaugural event for cigar lovers in the Upper Keys.
Posted - Friday, November 07, 2008 12:00 AM EST