by Pamela Childs | Jun 13, 2023 | Explore, Top Picks, What's Up
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...
by Pamela Childs | May 30, 2023 | Explore, Top Picks, What's Up
So just how did Islamorada become the “Sportsfishing Capital of the World?” Find out at Legends of the Line – one of the fascinating permanent exhibits on display at the Keys History & Discovery Center in Islamorada. You’ll get the complete...
by Pamela Childs | May 30, 2023 | Explore, Top Picks, What's Up
With more and more of our human rights being usurped by far-right politicians, it’s more important than ever that we stand together and celebrate our diversity. Key West’s “One Human Family” ethos is more than just a slogan. It’s a philoso-phy that we locals (gay,...
by Pamela Childs | May 30, 2023 | Explore, Top Picks, What's Up
Summer comes but once a year, and with it, the bounty of the Keys’ burgeoning mango trees. Late in June, when the islands’ mango trees are bursting with clusters of this juicy fruit, our little piece of paradise honors the harvest with the annual Key West...
by Pamela Childs | May 16, 2023 | Explore, Top Picks, What's Up
If you were an aspiring performer back in the 50’s and 60’s, 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 the gyrating Elvis Presley into a...
by Pamela Childs | May 16, 2023 | Explore, Top Picks, What's Up
Boats constructed from thin plywood and duct tape may not sound very seaworthy. Still, they’re the only vessels allowed in Schooner Wharf’s Memorial Weekend Minimal Regatta. Qualifying crafts can only be constructed from a single sheet of 4’X8’ plywood, two 8’ long...
