It was in November 1984 when Paul and Evalena Worthington quietly sailed into the Key West Bight on their classic 1926 Alden Schooner Defiance. Anchored by sea-battered shrimp boats and buffered by wooden shanties selling nautical wares, the rough and ramshackle...
It’s the late 1800s in Key West when the Otto family moves into their elegant new Victorian home on the corner of Simonton and Eaton Streets (now known as the “Artist House”).One of their servants (later fired for her “Black Magic”) gives...
What began as a rustic 1940s Fishing Camp with only a dock, two folding chairs, and an “honor system” beer cooler, is now one of Islamorada’s most notorious restaurants and watering holes. If you head south on the Overseas Highway, you can’t miss the ginormous mermaid...
More than just a playground for past and present pirates, Key West is one heck of a town. The island’s rich history is also a myriad of shipwreck treasures and artifacts, renowned artists and eccentrics, pioneering women, a cigar-making heyday, and a vibrant past as a...
Sway to the infectious rhythms of an outdoor salsa band. Savor the rush of caffeine from a shot of café cortadito sold by a smiling vendor. Pause on Duval Street to gaze at an imposing 19th-century building where history was made. And as you do, breathe a fervent...
If you haven’t noticed, olive oil and balsamic vinegar are not just for salads anymore. Infused versions are showing up in everything from seafood, beef, and poultry dishes to soups, cakes, and cocktails. Maybe it’s because food seems to taste better with a little...
