Behind the Scenes – Hemingway and the Hurricane of 1935
In the summer of 1935, Ernest Hemingway was living an enviably comfortable life in Key West. His star had risen in the literary heavens with two recent bestselling novels. He was married to a chic young wife with a rich uncle who’d helped him buy and...
The Philosopher Pirate – Bob Dylan Immortalizes Key West
Get this: Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has now immortalized Key West as “the enchanted land” and “land of light” in a ballad he just released in mid-June. Dylan’s 9:35-minute ode, titled “Key West (Philosopher Pirate),” is featured on “Rough and...
What’s Cookin? Island Gazpacho from Bistro 245, Key West
Tucked away on the docks of Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina, this local favorite overlooks the scenic harbor front and serves the best Sunday Brunch on the island. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner comfortably indoors or dine casually...
Cheers! Barreled, Brewed and Distilled in the Florida Keys
Toasting the colorful evening sunset is a favorite Keys activity for locavores, imbibers and teetotalers alike. Since the free-spirited days of the late 1970s, when Jimmy Buffett began singing about margarita cocktails and a laid-back subtropical...
Fins Up! The 36th Annual Underwater Music Festival
Have you ever raved to an Underwater Concert before? Well, now’s your chance during the 36th Annual Underwater Music Festival. This quirky concert, set for Saturday, July 11 from 10am — 2pm, takes place at Looe Key Reef, an area of the Florida Keys...
Pasta with Tomatoes, Shrimp and Feta, Chef Justin Timineri, Fresh from Florida
This sophisticated but light pasta dish from award-winning Florida chef, Justin Timineri, is delightful to serve with crusty bread and a light green salad for a very special summertime meal. Here's how to make it right at...
