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Today's Lottery Numbers
Island Quotes
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Key West's newest citizen - Seamus O'Neill wins lottery and moves to paradise.
Reports of gunshots yesterday on Smathers Beach were investigated by local law officials, revealing one victim
found dead in the water. The victim, a blue Pontiac convertible, sustained three bullets to the engine block, according
to Sheriff Jeremiah Cody. No arrests have been made. Indeed, no warrants have been issued. "No law against killing
cars", Sheriff Cody stated.
See Key West on A9
Bertrum Stoddard, 80, lifelong citizen of Key West died at his home on Friday.
His pursuits in life were as an entrepreneur, sportsman, author, lecturer, philosopher, treasure hunter and philanthropist.
See Stoddard on A6
Hurricanes and Key West
One of our favorite episodes of the TV Show - "Key West" - is "Act of God" - the hurricane episode. An episode
about hurricanes had been planned all along, but when Andrew hit Florida, the writers did a re-write to reflect for a more somber and serious tone.
The resulting episode was passionate and powerful as we delve into the fears of the characters.
See Hurricanes on A12
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
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On This Day In History
10 years ago - CiCi Beausoleil passed away this evening at exactly 8:00 p.m. while
performing her clown act. CiCi was known far and wide for her ability to make her audience roll with laughter. She died in
her husband's arms, who later commented, "Her little heart just gave out". Her husband, Paul "Gumbo" Beausoleil, proprietor
of Key West's popular "Gumbo's Bar and End of the World Cafe" had been her circus act partner.
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