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Key West widows spend their weekends watching weddings

Jane Cosco joined a Key West widows group in 2024 that met for Sunday dinners; the weddings came later, with cards, fascinators and crystal plates.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on Finally, Some Good News
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  • First reported by The New York Times: “The Merry Widow Wedding Watchers of Key West”, with reporting from New Edge Times (republishing The New York Times story).
  • Covered on BBN on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 11:53 AM ET on Finally, Some Good News, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.

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  1. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorShe said, quote, to celebrate someone else's joy is a happy thing. Hank, are you crying?

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPut me down for the cake. Crystal plates. And I'll sit at the table in the middle, thanks.

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