by Pamela Childs | Feb 23, 2026 | Explore, Top Picks, What's Up
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...
by Marsha | Feb 23, 2026 | Explore, Good Eats
Ahoy! Grab your bib and wet naps because the Florida Keys Seafood Festival returns to Key West on Saturday, February 14 through Sunday, February 15. Locals literally chomp at the bit for this highly anticipated weekend that showcases boat-to-table seafood, a dynamic...
by Pamela Childs | Feb 8, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Explore, Nest
Key West’s renovated cigar-makers cottages, historical restorations, and lavish Victorian mansions create an intriguing architectural fusion unlike anywhere else. The fact is Key West’s historic Old Town contains what is believed to be the largest...
by Pamela Childs | Jan 26, 2026 | Explore, Shopping, Top Picks, What's Up
Just about anyone who loves sport fishing knows Islamorada. Nestled in the Upper Keys, this “Village of Islands” has long been a favorite hot spot for big-name anglers from around the world. But did you know that Islamorada is also a top destination for art lovers?...
by Pamela Childs | Jan 26, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Explore, Good Eats, Top Picks, What's Up
It’s true: you are what you eat! Inspired by the Smithsonian Institution, “FOOD — Celebrating Conch Cuisine” is a landmark exhibit that celebrates the powerful role food plays in shaping human culture, identity, and society. The Key West Edition, which opens on...
by Pamela Childs | Jan 26, 2026 | Explore, Footlights, Top Picks, What's Up
When it comes to the music of Motown, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” for local celebrity, Allison Mayer. Acclaimed singer, dancer, performer, producer, and lifelong Key West “Conch,” Mayer is a living legend. Her roster of accolades is impressive and includes singing...
