My Nose Almost Blew Off! Conch Scramble On-the-Water Golf Tournament
The first time that I played in the Conch Scramble “On-The-Water” golf tournament, I thought my nose was going to blow right off. No seriously, I really did. When event founder, the late “Mangrove Mike” Forster, invited me to participate in this popular Upper Keys...
The Eyes on the Island – Photographer Don Pinder
Don Pinder was quite a guy. During his storied career as a photographer for the Key West Citizen, Pinder (1925 - 2003), captured a wealth of compelling images that captured Keys West’s history on an intimate scale. Now on display through November 5 at Key West’s...
The Ultimate Summer Soiree! Pierre’s Pulls Out All the Stops for its “En Blanc Celebration”
If Jay Gatsby (as in the “Great Gatsby”) were still alive, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him donning his white tux and tails and flitting down to Islamorada for what will surely be the ultimate summer soiree! Mark your calendars for Friday, August 25, because the...
A Celebration of ALL Women! Womenfest Returns to Key West
Described as one of North America’s largest gatherings of lesbians and their friends, Key West’s annual Womenfest returns to our tiny piece of paradise on Wednesday, September 6 and runs through Sunday, September10. The five day celebration attracts thousands of...
A Tiki Bar Born from Ice Cream – Boondocks Grille & Draft House & Miniature Golf
Twenty-five years ago, it was just a small Mom & Pop ice cream shop scooping creamy cones on quiet Ramrod Key. But as tourism increased, so did the owners’ vision. Quickly realizing that the Lower Keys needed more than just ice cream, they expanded the menu to...
Real Southern BBQ – Boat Rentals & Golf, Too!
If you're looking for an authentic Keys experience, head over to Porky's Bayside in Marathon. Originally known as Bill Thompson's Villa and Marina, it was the place to be in the 1950s and hosted all sorts of famous visitors, including Ernest Hemingway, Jimmy Hoffa,...
