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Courts, Sanity and Panic
Courts, Sanity and Panic

Much of what is being said about the proposal [to combine south Florida judicial circuits] is not true and some of it is downright harmful to the interests of our county. So, let’s step back and take a look.

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Courts, Sanity and Panic
Courts, Sanity and Panic

Much of what is being said about the proposal [to combine south Florida judicial circuits] is not true and some of it is downright harmful to the interests of our county. So, let’s step back and take a look.

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Boat Races, Dead Grass and City Neglect
Boat Races, Dead Grass and City Neglect

Nearly Eight Months After the Annual Powerboat Races Truman Waterfront Park Still Bears the Scars.

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Residents Also Count

[Regarding noise ordinance issues] “Most issues can be worked out if people don't dig in their heels and, instead, figure out a way to reach consensus. But the idea that anything and everything that brings in tourist dollars is sacrosanct, and not subject to the rules of ordinary civilized society in an actual real town, needs to be laid aside.”

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ECONOMICS, JUSTICE AND THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF KEY WEST
ECONOMICS, JUSTICE AND THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF KEY WEST

But if the business community here can't see morality as a motivation, perhaps it should also think about long term business consequences of turning Key West into just a warmer version of Mississippi or Tennessee.

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Fleeing Key West and Florida
Fleeing Key West and Florida

“There is no reason to stay here, no reason to come here…this place is lost… lost. The hate is palpable..”

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About Key West Progress

Key West Progress began out of love for this Island and the desire to deliver high-quality news to our local community. No bias, no fluff, just the facts.

Editor Ray Warren is a full time, year round, resident of Key West. His passion for the Keys, his local community, and his writing all led him to create Key West Progress with the intention of providing the local community with an honest news source. and a catalyst for community discussion.