Mandy Miles

Diane Beruldsen, founder of the International Women’s Flag Football Association, was recently named the ‘mother of flag football.’ MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

Don’t let the term “primary” fool you. In the Florida Keys this year, most political races will be decided in the Aug. 18 primary, and one need not be a registered Republican or Democrat to vote in the countywide elections for school board, county commission, mosquito control and judges. (See page 4 for details on the Key West races, and page 28 for a rundown of the uncontested races that were decided on June 12.)

Key West’s leadership will change in the coming months, when voters elect a mayor and three new city commissioners in Districts II, IV and V. The

A video project that was supposed to take a week took Chris Sloan five years. CONTRIBUTED

In honor of Father’s Day, we asked dozens of Key West dads to share some thoughts — and some habits that have elicited eye-rolls from their adolescent offspring.

Key West’s Juneteenth ceremony featured African songs, dances, poetry readings and remarks by city commissioner Aaron Castillo and historian Corey Malcom. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

The Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards brings out the best of Key West. The competition is fierce, but Key West’s sense of community is endless. Vote for your Key West favorites daily through Sunday, July 12 at keysweekly.com. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly

The Key West Chamber of Commerce on June 23 held the first candidate forum that asked questions and demanded answers from candidates for Key West mayor and three city commission seats in Districts 2, 4 and 5.

Comedian, actor and writer Tom Arnold was the headliner at Comedy Key West on June 20. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

Capt. Colin Thompson just finished his first year as commanding officer of Naval Air Station Key West. He’s almost certain he’ll stick around after retirement, joining the likes of other former commanders, including Jim Scholl, Pat Lefere, Mark Sohaney and Steve McAlearney. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly