Be Careful Out There
This weekend could be a flash point for the Southernmost City.
Depending on the outcome of today’s administrative hearing, the Florida Department of Transportation’s Rainbow Warriors are likely going to attempt to erase Key West’s Pride crosswalks on Saturday or Sunday — undoubtedly under the cover of darkness.
What makes this more interesting, is that when the cowards do try to erase the Pride (LGBTQ+) sidewalks… it will likely be closing time for the 801, Bourbon Street and every other bar in town.
The liquid courage will be flowing.
It could ugly.
People could get hurt.
Arrested.
Or worse.
But, as inept as our city government is, they must have a plan, right?
If Wednesday’s commission “meeting” was any indication, likely not.
This is the most self-absorbed, help-your-self city commission I have seen in 30 years of Key West.
And it is by design.
After all, what’s the point of public service if you can’t help and enrich your friends and family?
For the most part, Carey, Castillo, Henriquez and Lee have been installed to take back the Island City for their Conch Overlords.
Lawyers.
Realtors.
Developers.
Some wear all three hats.
It’s just like the good ole days.
With one exception.
Bernie Papy was smart enough to steal an island from the US Navy and sell it — without getting caught.
Everybody be safe this weekend.
Don’t give them an excuse.
And by all means, let them know what you think.
City Hall: 305-809-3840