200 Years and Counting! Celebrating Key West’s Bicentennial
Key West’s founders battled Indians, pirates, and deadly diseases, before establishing a permanent settlement here in1822. Today, Parrotheads, Hemingway aficionados, and sun worshipers view this bizarre and remarkable island as a tropical paradise where scores of...
Junkyard Rebel – The Story of “Barefoot” Stanley Papio
Stanley Papio seldom wore shoes. The 34-year-old retired Army welder grumbled that the flying sparks always ruined them, and besides, it was a whole lot cheaper to get burned feet than to keep buying new shoes. After serving in WWII, Papio put down roots along an...
Arm Chair Shopping – Great Deals in the Keys
Yes, hotel rates may be high in the Keys right now but there are still lots of great deals to be had — even in the high season. And get this: you don’t always have to be down here to cash in. If “Bling” is your thing, check out DePaula’s Jewelry. With brick and...
Blow Up the Balloons! Tennessee Williams Birthday Celebration
Light the candles and blow up the balloons! Because during the whole month of March, Key West celebrates the birthday of iconic playwright, Tennessee Williams. Hosted by the Key West Art & Historical Society, this special event pays homage to one of the world’s...
Fishermen to Fork! The Original Marathon Seafood Festival
If it’s March, it must be time for the Original Marathon Seafood Festival! For over four decades, this affordable foodie fair, which takes place on Saturday, March 12, and on Sunday, March 13, has celebrated the bounty of local anglers with gourmet delicacies from the...
Rigatoni with Jumbo Shrimp – Mangia Mangia Pasta Cafe
Renowned for the impeccable fresh homemade pasta and made-from-scratch, herb-spiked sauces, this cozy trattoria is one of Key West’s favorite restaurants and serves up simple, full flavors that are intoxicatingly good. One of our most favorite pasta dishes is their...
