Born From Trouble – Conch Republic Celebrates 41 years
Key West's 41st Conch Republic Independence Celebration honors our eccentric community's "secession" from the United States. This year's raucous celebration takes place from April 21 - 30 and includes a hilarious roster of events (see event schedule below). Like many...
Get Your Tiki On – The Island Fish Co Rocks the Boat
If you're ready to get into the island groove, flip-flop over to the Island Fish Company (MM 54 in Marathon)and park your beer can shorts at the longest tiki bar in the Florida Keys. Heralded as Marathon's most happening party place, this open-air Tiki Bar &...
Burying the Rail – Schooner America 2.0 Is a Sailing Sensation
With her sleek teak decks, elegant mahogany trim, and 3,600 feet of billowing white sheets, the classic-style Schooner America 2.0 is a spectacular 105’ tall ship that looks like it had sailed straight out of a romance novel. Winner of the Great Chesapeake Bay...
A Walk Into the Past – Lignumvitae Key Takes You Back
Ever heard of a Lignum vitae? Derived from Latin, it means "the wood of life" and is among the densest and heaviest woods on earth. So dense, in fact, that structures built with Lignum vitae wood imported from the tropics survived San Francisco's 1906 earthquake....
A Zest for Local Art – Art Strolls in the Florida Keys & Key West
There’s no arguing that the Florida Keys & Key West embrace a freewheeling exuberance and zest for life — qualities that are reflected in much of the local art. And there’s no better way to experience the “art zest” than with any one of the many art strolls that...
Dive Into Art & Music – Grateful Dead Tribute Concert Comes to Islamorada
Who knew that legendary guitarist and rock icon, Jerry Garcia, loved diving and was a fierce activist for protecting our oceans? Garcia’s passion for environmental causes hits home on Friday, March 31 from 5:30 - 9pm when the History of Diving Museum hosts a special...
