No Man’s Land: Key West Womenfest
Labor Day may be just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops in Key West. Womenfest, Key West’s diverse five day celebration of women, blows cross the island from Wednesday, September 1 through Sunday, September 5. Considered one of the...
My Nose Almost Blew Off! Conch Scramble On-the-Water Golf Tournament
The first time that I played in the Conch Scramble “On-The-Water” golf tournament, I thought my nose was going to blow right off. No seriously, I really did. When organizer, “Mangrove Mike” Forster invited me to participate in this popular Upper Keys...
Who Painted That? Master Impressionist John Clayton
Created by master impressionist, John Clayton, the front cover of DESTINATION FLORIDA’s new Fall issue pays tribute to Key West’s notorious Headdress Ball (Thursday, Oct 28) which takes place each year during the annual Fantasy Fest Celebration (October 22...
36th Annual Headdress Ball
36th Annual Headdress Ball Nothing says “Fantasy Fest®” more than feathers, glitter and glue. You’re guaranteed to see a lot of it during the 36th Annual Headdress Ball coming up on Thursday, October 25. Yes, we all know that there are tons of great...
Key West’s Summer Sizzler: Tropical Heat Is Hot, Hot, Hot!
Key West may be known for its year-round subtropical weather, but things really heat up on Wednesday, August 11 through Sunday, August 15 when a wave of Tropical Heat blows across our small island. This All-Male-All-Adult, fever pitched festival includes...
Lobster Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Avocado Cream
Lobsters found in the Keys are clawless. Known as spiny lobster, they offer sweet and tender meat. When you think of tacos, you think of Mexico but local Chef Bobby Stoky’s Florida Keys’ version takes tacos to a whole new level. Crunchy, creamy and tart,...
