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Memorial Day Closures and Ceremonies

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 ...

Mayor Johnston Serves on Resiliency Panel

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...

National EMS Week

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 ...

Community Pays Respect to Fallen Officers

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...

City Commission Proclaims National EMS Week

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...

Key West Fire Academy Graduation

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...

College of the Florida Keys Honors City Manager McLauchlin

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 ...

Regina Scott Receives 15-Year Service Award

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'...

Ashbritt Donates to K9 Retirement Fund

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...

Commission Proclaims Canon John H. Reece, Jr. Day

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...

Commission Honors Telecommunicators

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 ...

Arbor Day Cleanup and Planting

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...

Great Education Moments for Students (GEMS) Award

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 ...

Sargassum Solution by the City of Key West

Commission Honors Soccer Champs

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...

Ambassador Academy Class 38 Graduates

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...

Charles Major Honored for 30 Years of Service

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...

Turtle Nesting Season Tips

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...

Homeownership Course

2022 Key West Police Officer of the Year Named

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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U.S. Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Florida

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Florida Affected by Hurricane Ian

Information provided by The Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce

 Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) ...

Brighten the Square!

Brighten the Square!

Mallory Square is beloved for its nightly Sunset Celebration, an iconic event that brings together the best of the Keys' natural beauty and unique culture.  This is just one of the many roles this public square has played in i...

College Road Affordable Housing Moving Forward

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...