SECTION 2 FROM THE CITY OF KEY WEST
United & White St.
ALYSON CREAN CITY OF KEY WEST COMMUNICATIONS
Alyson Crean
Communications Manager
City of Key West
Work: 305-809-1058
Cell: 305-797-0417
The City of Key West received a donation of 20,000 disposable masks from Mr. Ed Russo on behalf of RUSSKAP Holdings LLC.
Local businesses can receive up to 100 free masks, and individuals can receive up to 10 free masks at City Hall, 1300 White Street. Just enter through the United Street parking lot side of the building.
The City extends its appreciation to Mr. Russo and RUSSKAP Holdings LLC for the generous donation that epitomizes that we truly are in this together.
In the photo: Ed Russo, Assistant City Manager Patti McLauchlin and Mayor Teri Johnston.
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Roberta DePiero on Friday presented the City of Key West a copy of the recently published book Isolated Island; the Key West Covid-19 Spring of 2020. DePiero and Carol Tedesco, with the seed money from a grant from the Awesome Foundation, gathered the work of 25 local photographers who, along with local writers and graphic designer Eric Grahl, donated their efforts.
DePiero said she wants the book to be part of the City’s archive of this unprecedented time.
The photos in the book were shot when the Keys underwent a shutdown early in the pandemic. Sales of the book will benefit Sister Season Fund’s COVID-19 relief efforts on behalf of workers in tourist related industries including entertainment, hospitality, lodging, and some retail and guest services.
Photographers contributing to the book are Peter Arnow, Susan Bailey, Michael Blades, Lynne Bentley-Kemp, Joe and Ozlem Berg, Larry Blackburn, Kyle Campbell, Jeffrey Cardenas, Alyson Crean, Roberta DePiero, Ralph DePalma, Heather Dow Todd Feit, Tony Gregory, Connie Groth, Jay Hall, Mark Hedden, Martha Hubbard, Bill Klipp, Linda Klipp, Corey Malcom, Andy Newman, Rob O’Neal, Steve Panariello, Carol Tedesco, and Sharon Wells.
The few remaining copies can be purchased at the Business Guild offices on Duval Street or at the Sister Season offices at 422 Fleming St.
In the photo: City Manager Gregory Veliz, the book’s designer Eric Grahl, Roberta DePiero – who with Carol Tedesco, pulled the whole project together – and Mayor Teri Johnston.
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The City of Key West today released the 2020 Annual Report, giving the community an insight to the accomplishments of City government over the past year throughout the various departments.
This is the 11th year that the Annual Report has been an electronic edition. That means a “green” report and an important savings of precious taxpayer dollars. However, if anyone is unable to access the electronic report, the City can supply a print copy: Just contact Public Information Officer Alyson Crean at 305-809-1058.
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NOVEMBER 19, 2020
The Key West City Commission today amended the City’s mask ordinance in light of the current spike in Covid-19 cases.
After an in-depth discussion, the commission voted unanimously to remove an exemption that had allowed the removal of masks outdoors. The City now requires the wearing of masks any time a resident or a visitor steps out of their residence, they must wear a mask regardless of the ability to social distance
“We’re trying to regain control of our more crowded outdoor areas,” City Manager Greg Veliz told the commission.
During Tuesday’s meeting, the commission discussed creating mask zones for the busiest areas. However, City Attorney Shawn Smith said zoning would create a patchwork that could lead to inconsistency as well as creating a difficulty for enforcement.
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