Mandy Miles

The lawn of the Casa Marina was a vision in white on April 30, when Mount Sinai hosted its second annual Sunset Soiree, where guests were encouraged to wear all white or pastels.

Key Wester Kayden Davis, far right, and her local high school are highlighted on the big screen behind her at a young writers conference in New York City. CONTRIBUTED

With runway upgrades and a new fuel farm complete, the Marathon Airport will undergo terminal renovations to eventually welcome commercial air service back to the Middle Keys. MONROE COUNTY/Contributed

Students at Somerset Island Prep charter high school hear a presentation by Supervisor of Elections Sherri Hodies about the importance of voting and America’s electoral process. Hoodies also helped students register to vote. CONTRIBUTED

Key West Police Officer Mike Pettee’s home on Big Pine Key was a total loss after a May 7 fire that injured Pettee and his fiancee, sheriff’s deputy Tiffany Rodda, and claimed the lives of the couple's three dogs and a rabbit. MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE/Contributed

Key West-born gymnast Mia Puig competes at the national championships in Oklahoma City earlier this month. She took second place overall in the uneven bars. CONTRIBUTED

Elaney Mitova, Les Steele and Angela Kunkel at the new Pop-Up Shop at Poco Pelo Chic, 627 Eaton St., a resale boutique with Steele’s hair studio in the back.MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

Under the direction of renowned seamstress Sushi aka Gary Marion, 20 or so volunteers gather at the Key West Woman’s Club on May 24 to repair Section 93 of Key West’s sea-to-sea rainbow flag. The 100-foot section took a beating in a windstorm while it flew in Orlando last year. Photos by JOHN NOLTE and SUSHI

Kenny Chesney’s affinity for Key West is evident in the video for his new single, ‘Carry On,’ which features Key West artist David Wegman and was filmed almost entirely at Schooner Wharf Bar. KENNY CHESNEY/TikTok

The Class of 2026 from Somerset Island Prep charter high school continued a seven-year tradition on May 22 by riding personal watercraft to collect their diplomas from Principal Tom Rompella. A proper ceremony also took place at Ocean Key Resort’s Sunset Pier. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly