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Here’s why Key West really is ‘the place to be’

June 15, 2022 Todd DeFeo

It really is “fine and fair” and also “paradise divine.”

A look back at Mickey’s Toontown Fair

May 24, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Mickey’s Toontown Fair might go down in Walt Disney World history as one of the stranger ideas.

Florida House passes bill that would strip Disney of its self-rule status

April 22, 2022 The Center Square

The Florida House on Thursday passed a measure that would strip Walt Disney Company of its self-governing status in the state.

Florida Senate passes bill that would strip Disney of its self-rule status

April 20, 2022 The Center Square

The Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a measure that would strip Walt Disney Company of its self-governing status in the state.

Islamorada memorial remembers 1935 hurricane

April 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 is one of the worst natural disasters in the country’s history. In Islamorada, just east of U.S. 1 at mile marker 82, the Florida Works Progress Administration (WPA) built a monument to the disaster.

Key West police identify two suspects who damaged Southernmost Point Buoy

January 7, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Key West police have obtained warrants for two miscreants they say set fire to a Christmas tree at the Southernmost Point Buoy, damaging the venerable landmark.

Two miscreants set fire to famous Key West buoy

January 1, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Key West police are looking for two miscreants who set fire to and damaged the famous Southernmost Point Buoy.

Florida sees more visitors in third quarter

November 26, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Florida saw more visitors to the state between July and September and exceeded 2019’s visitation numbers during the same period.

Feds handing out millions in airport ‘improvement’ grants

September 21, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $431.8 million in grants to upgrade airports across the United States.

Literally, the buck stopped here

August 18, 2021 Todd DeFeo

One of the fascinating places to visit in Key West is the Truman Little White House.