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Feb 24 2012

Key West Art and Architecture

By Margarita Villoch
Key West Art and Architecture
The island paradise of Key West has attracted artists for years; our lush, tropical setting has inspired many famous works. Today, some of our local artists showcase their work in unique historical buildings; this complements the exhibits and creates a unique setting in which to enjoy their work and get a taste of island history. For ... [Continue Reading]
Oct 23 2011

Only in Key West – The Powerboat WORLD Championship Race

By Margarita Villoch
Only in Key West – The Powerboat WORLD Championship Race
Talk about the sound of power – -  the most powerful boats in the world will be roaring around our island from November 6-13 as they compete in the Key West Powerboat World Championship Race.  Key West fills with teams of powerboats and their crews and thousands of excited fans. The sight of incredibly fast ... [Continue Reading]
Oct 17 2011

Not Your Usual Birding Club – Parrot Heads in Paradise

By Margarita Villoch
Not Your Usual Birding Club – Parrot Heads in Paradise
The 20th annual meeting of Parrot Heads in Paradise will be held in Key West from November 3-6.  The event draws 3500 Parrot Head members from across the country.  This group with “parrot” in their title will not be heading to our usual bird-watching locales, but will be combining fun and fundraising for charity. I’m sure ... [Continue Reading]
Oct 09 2011

Preserving and Protecting Key West’s Unique Coral Reefs – Reef Relief®

By Margarita Villoch
Preserving and Protecting Key West’s Unique Coral Reefs – Reef Relief®
The only barrier reef in North America lies off the coastline of Key West as well as the rest of the Florida Keys.  This reef has over fifty species of corals. I’m an avid diver and you can count me among the residents who consider the protection of these corals a priority for Key West! ... [Continue Reading]
Sep 30 2011

It’s Worth The Trip By Land Or Sky – - A Slice of REAL Key Lime Pie!

By Margarita Villoch
It’s Worth The Trip By Land Or Sky – - A Slice of REAL Key Lime Pie!
You have not properly visited my Key West unless you have savored a wonderful slice of real Key Lime Pie.  This world-renowned pie was declared the official pie of the State of Florida by a vote of both the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate on July 1, 2006.  The pie’s history, however, ... [Continue Reading]
Sep 26 2011

Key West Fantasy Fest – Join Us for Aquatic Afrolic

By Margarita Villoch
Key West Fantasy Fest – Join Us for Aquatic Afrolic
Non-stop fun and frolic October 21-30 – – this could only be Fantasy Fest in Key West!  This festival tops them all – we’ve gained world-wide Fantasy Fest fame after 30 years of uninhibited and lighthearted fun at this event.  The number of visitors grows each year and we now rival New Orleans’ Mardi Gras ... [Continue Reading]
Sep 19 2011

Bahama Tradition In Key West – Enjoy The Goombay Festival!

By Margarita Villoch
Bahama Tradition In Key West – Enjoy The Goombay Festival!
One Key West street festival that is a favorite of us locals (and believe me, we have a LOT of festivals to choose from!) is the Goombay Festival.  Goombay is the music and dancing related to goombay drums – drums made of goatskin and held between the legs when played.  Steel drums, colorful costumes, masks, ... [Continue Reading]
Sep 11 2011

Well Worth The Visit – Key West Oldest House

By Margarita Villoch
Well Worth The Visit – Key West Oldest House
Typically I’d invite you to my Key West open houses in hopes of a sale, but there is one open house that I encourage you to visit here that is not for sale.  When you are on our island, be sure and stop by 322 Duval Street to visit the oldest house in the Keys ... [Continue Reading]
Sep 06 2011

Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival – Key West Highlights

By Margarita Villoch
Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival – Key West Highlights
Attention fellow nature enthusiasts – – the 13th annual Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival will begin on Wednesday, September 21. Whether you are an experienced birder or just want to enjoy nature in this paradise, there are activities for you.  A complete schedule of events is found on the Keys Birding Festival site.  Highlights ... [Continue Reading]
Aug 30 2011

Awesome View And Awesome Ride – Key West’s Phil Peterson Poker Run!

By Margarita Villoch
Awesome View And Awesome Ride – Key West’s Phil Peterson Poker Run!
Coming soon to Key West—Over 10,000 bikers and friends who will ride, admire custom bikes, party, and raise funds for a very worthy cause: the Diabetes Research Institute.  The 39th Phil Peterson Poker Run from Miami to Key West will be held September 15-18. I am sure this is the most scenic bike ride in ... [Continue Reading]
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