Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and with the fall season rolling in, it’s almost time to release the pumpkins. However, the scarecrows are not waiting. You can already see all kinds of delightful straw people peering out from behind the 15 acres of...
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...
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...
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...
Around here, treasure coin jewelry is kind of a big deal. We locals like to think that we all have a little pirate in us. We proudly display our “Pieces of Eight” on necklaces, rings, key chains, and other paraphernalia. So what’s this all about? ...
Birthplace of the original Key Lime Pie, Key West is bracing itself for the Annual Key Lime Festival, which runs from Friday, June 30 through Tuesday, July 4. Citrus, eccentrics, people, and pie take center stage during this wacky five-day celebration packed with...
