It was 1969 when former chicken farmer turned treasure hunter Mel Fisher started hunting for the shipwreck, Nuestra Señora de Atocha. The Spanish Galleon sank in 1622 during a violent hurricane in the Florida Straits. For over a decade, Fisher’s dogged search...
Boats constructed from thin plywood and a roll of duct tape may not sound very seaworthy. Still, they’re the only vessels allowed in Schooner Wharf’s 34th Annual Minimal Regatta which shoves off in KeyWest around 1 pm on Sunday, May 25. Qualifying crafts can only be...
If you were an aspiring performer back in the ’50s and ’60s, the one person who could guarantee your stardom was Ed Sullivan. In case you’re too young to remember, Sullivan was television’s undisputed “Kingmaker,” who helped turn...
If you’ve never been to the legendary Pierre’s Restaurant, you’re missing out on one of the most memorable and fabulous dining experiences in the Florida Keys. Overlooking Florida Bay in the heart of Islamorada, the “Pierre’s Experience” immerses you in inventive,...
Shot by award-winning photographer Alan Maltz, “Wings of Majesty is a testament to the artist’s remarkable talent and tenacity. It was 4 am on March 3, 2016, when Maltz journeyed deep into the Everglades National Park in search of the elusive Roseate...
If you’ve never sailed Key West’s emerald green waters with the wind in your hair and a sea breeze kissing your cheek, you’ve never really experienced our island paradise. Now that Spring is upon us, there are even more reasons to get out on the...
