Posted on: May 22, 2023
Key West City offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in honor of Memorial Day. During the day, several services will honor the men and women who have died serving our country in the US military.
The Navy League will host a ceremony at 9 AM at ...
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Posted on: May 23, 2023
Mayor Teri Johnston recently participated in the “Motivating Coastal Communities to Action: Mayors’ Panel” at the 2023 Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Summit at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort.
Mayors of Florida's coastal communities discussed how they ar...
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Posted on: May 21, 2023
The Key West Fire Department's EMS Division wants to thank the Lower Keys Medical Center for providing a luncheon in honor of National EMS Week and thanks to Mayor Teri Johnston for attending and reading the City's proclamation in honor ...
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Posted on: May 22, 2023
On May 19, 2023, the community paid tribute to those brave men and women in law enforcement who have fallen in the line of duty. The annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service was held at Bayview Park in Key West.
Hosted by the Key West Po...
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Posted on: May 17, 2023
During this week's commission meeting, Mayor Teri Johnston and the City Commission proclaimed May 21 through the 27, 2023, National Emergency Medical Services Week.
The official theme for the 2023 National Emergency Medical Servi...
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Posted on: May 18, 2023
This morning, a group of dedicated Key West High School students graduated from the Key West Fire Department's Firefighters Academy. Proud families, Key West Fire Department members, and City officials were on hand during the ceremony to acknowle...
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Posted on: May 5, 2023
Retiring City Manager Patti McLauchlin was recently honored by the College of the Florida Keys with one of its most distinguished awards: The President's Award. The award was presented by College President and CEO Dr. Jonathan Gueverra during the May 5th ...
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Posted on: May 12, 2023
Regina Scott received her 15th-year anniversary challenge coin. "I want to extend our heartiest work anniversary wishes to Regina," said Deputy Transit Director Rogelio Hernandez. "Regina has been a critical part of our department'...
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Posted on: May 16, 2023
The Ashbritt Foundation donated to the K9 Relief Fund of Key West. County Commissioner Holly Raschein, on behalf of Ashbritt, presented Chief Sean Brandenburg with a check for $16,000.00.
The fund was founded by philanthropists Becca and Tom Ahre...
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Posted on: May 9, 2023
Mayor Teri Johnston and the Key West Commission joined together in proclaiming May 6, 2023, as Canon John H. Reece, Jr. Day.
Canon John H. Reece, Jr. became the rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Key West in 1950 and remained until 1975. Du...
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Posted on: April 20, 2023
Mayor Teri Johnston and the Key West City Commission recognized the outstanding work of the City's telecommunicators by proclaiming National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
The proclamation notes that “911 dispatchers play a vital ...
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Posted on: April 19, 2023
Mayor Teri Johnston and the Key West City Commission proclaimed April 29, 2023, Arbor Day. The day will be celebrated with a much-needed cleanup and tree planting.
Arbor Day is observed nationally to celebrate the role of trees in our lives and p...
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Posted on: April 14, 2023
The City of Key West wants to thank the Monroe County School Board for recognizing two members of our Fire Department for the work they've done overseeing the Key West High School Fire Academy.
Division Chief of Fire Prevention Jason Barroso and ...
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Posted on: April 5, 2023
Mayor Teri Johnston and the City Commission celebrated five Local American Youth Soccer Association teams for their successful season by proclaiming April 4, 2023, as Key West AYSO Championship Soccer Day. The athletes were in attendan...
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Posted on: April 5, 2023
During this week's City Commission meeting, the Key West Ambassadors Academy graduated its 38th class. They join more than 600 citizens who now have a better insight into the workings of the City government. Each Key West Amba...
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Posted on: April 5, 2023
Retiring City Manager Patti McLauchlin, during this week's City Commission meeting, honored one of the community's most beloved City employees. She presented Charles Major, Coordinator at the Fredrick Douglass Gym, with a plaqu...
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Posted on: March 28, 2023
It's time again for one of the more spectacular natural events in the Keys -- turtle nesting season.
The City of Key West wants to remind residents and visitors to keep the lights out near the beaches so that turtles can lay their eggs in peace an...
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Posted on: February 6, 2023
Police Chief Sean Brandenburg named Officer Tyler Getchel as Officer of the Year for 2022 during the department's annual awards ceremony hosted by the Grand Key Resort.
Officer Getchel started with the Key West Police Department in October 2018.
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Posted on: October 18, 2021
October 18, 2021
The Key West Housing Authority and the City of Key West are pleased to announce that the city’s newest affordable housing project is ready to begin construction. In a joint effort with these two independent agencies and the Monro...
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