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  There is already too much pressure on our eco-system and quality of life to accommodate bigger and more ships. Enough is enough!   “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” -Dr. Seuss Key West Travel Guide wants to make it abundantly clear: we are against dredging in the Florida Keys to accommodate larger and more cruise ships. For too long, Key West has thoughtlessly welcomed an ever increasing number of cruise ships to our port, ignoring damage they do to the fragile eco-system and the quality of life for its residents...

Few women have broken through the wage disparity with men. Have you ever wondered what wages and earnings are like in Key West?  What do men and women earn in their various professions? Key West Travel Guide took a look at the recent census data and compiled the data into an infographic. The results of our research were so interesting we thought we’d share what we learned with you. There are a few occupations where women earn more than men, including: Education, legal, community service, arts, & media Food preperation and serving Personal care and service Transportation (though...

Cruise ships are already too large for the shallow Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Yet some want even larger ships. Old time residents of Key West bemoan how the nearshore water is no longer crystal clear. Locals who snorkel and dive the reef wonder where the 100-foot visibility days went. Fishermen shake their heads at how dredging the main ship channel to accommodate larger ships destroyed miles of coral and sea-bottom communities, on which many fish are dependent, while allowing large cruise ships to regularly stir up the bottom and silt the water with their massive propellers. Yet...