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Key West: Best in the US!
Jan 03

Key West: Best in the US!

By Margarita Villoch
Those of us who live here already knew it, but the 2013 Farmer’s Almanac has confirmed that Key West is the best place in the US to spend the winter! Due to our fortunate location, we enjoy a mild, tropical maritime climate that’s just right. Each year the Farmer’s Almanac selects a list of the top ... [Continue Reading]
Key West’s New Town: World Class Ocean Recreation
Jun 11

Key West’s New Town: World Class Ocean Recreation

By Margarita Villoch
Key West’s New Town is an exciting place to live, especially if you enjoy the great outdoors. From diving trips to pristine coral reefs and exotic shipwreck sites to world-class fishing, there is something for everyone in Key West. The Subtropic Dive Center in New Town offers three daily trips to shipwrecks or reefs, including a ... [Continue Reading]
Key West’s Old Town – A Great Place to Live
Jun 02

Key West’s Old Town – A Great Place to Live

By Margarita Villoch
If you want to be in the center of the action in Key West, Old Town is the place for you. Old Town is the historical district of Key West that encompasses most of the western portion of the island. Everyone is welcome in this friendly, charming district filled with faithfully restored wooden homes and ... [Continue Reading]
Key West Art and Architecture
Feb 24

Key West Art and Architecture

By Margarita Villoch
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]
Only in Key West – The Powerboat WORLD Championship Race
Oct 23

Only in Key West – The Powerboat WORLD Championship Race

By Margarita Villoch
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]
Not Your Usual Birding Club – Parrot Heads in Paradise
Oct 17

Not Your Usual Birding Club – Parrot Heads in Paradise

By Margarita Villoch
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]
Preserving and Protecting Key West’s Unique Coral Reefs – Reef Relief®
Oct 09

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

By Margarita Villoch
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]
It’s Worth The Trip By Land Or Sky – - A Slice of REAL Key Lime Pie!
Sep 30

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

By Margarita Villoch
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]
Key West Fantasy Fest – Join Us for Aquatic Afrolic
Sep 26

Key West Fantasy Fest – Join Us for Aquatic Afrolic

By Margarita Villoch
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]
Bahama Tradition In Key West – Enjoy The Goombay Festival!
Sep 19

Bahama Tradition In Key West – Enjoy The Goombay Festival!

By Margarita Villoch
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]
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