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...
Key Lime Pie Addict – David Sloan David Sloan is one colorful dude who’s hard to define. Author, baker, ghost hunter, and co-founder of Key West’s Key Lime Festival, David always seems to have the Midas Touch, especially when it comes to Key lime pie. His book, the...
How in the world did Key West become one of the most historic cigar cities in the United States? Flashback to the late 1800s when Cuba’s booming cigar economy inspired local entrepreneurs to explore similar tobacco-based opportunities outside of its borders. Located...
Who knew that someone would finally figure out how to capture the true essence of the Florida Keys and put it in a bottle? Enter Key Westers, Dominik, Ron, Maurizio, and Todd. After futilely searching for affordable gifts symbolic of Key West, the four long-time...
