Enjoy Fun, Sun and … Dragon Boats?
May 07

Enjoy Fun, Sun and … Dragon Boats?

By Margarita Villoch
One of the many advantages of living in the island paradise of Key West is the ability to explore the rest of the Keys and participate in a wide variety of entertaining activities. Marathon is home to one of the prettiest beaches in the Keys; located two miles off the beaten path of Highway One, ... [Continue Reading]
Celebrating Dual Citizenship – Key West And The Conch Republic
Apr 28

Celebrating Dual Citizenship – Key West And The Conch Republic

By Margarita Villoch
Sure, I’m a Key West/Conch Republic dual citizen, and here is how it all began! In 1982, Key West residents were dismayed when they discovered a United States Border Patrol blockade on Highway U.S.1, the only route residents could use to enter the mainland.  That’s when all the trouble started . ... [Continue Reading]
A Piece of Key West History – The Hemingway House
Apr 26

A Piece of Key West History – The Hemingway House

By Margarita Villoch
History is never boring in Key West! The colorful legends and characters of Key West make local history one of my favorite subjects. I never tire of visiting the home of Ernest Hemingway, which has been a national historic landmark since 1968. When you visit the Hemingway home, you step back in time, and can feel ... [Continue Reading]
Largest Songwriters Festival in the World – 16th Year in Key West
Apr 23

Largest Songwriters Festival in the World – 16th Year in Key West

By Margarita Villoch
The Songwriters Festival is an event you won’t want to miss. Put it on your calendar for April 27 – May 1, and come to the “music mecca.” Of course, Key West is a mecca for many things in my book, including beautiful homes. I’m prepared to show you many outstanding Key West properties that could be your next “mecca.” ... [Continue Reading]
Apr 20

Another Key West Claim To Fame: Fort Zachary Taylor

By Margarita Villoch
In 1968 Key West resident Howard England started to excavate Fort Taylor, and discovered many Civil War artifacts and a rare desalination plant. In 1973, the fort was declared a National Historic Landmark. In 1976, the state of Florida and its park service obtained ownership of the property. Fort Zachary Taylor was officially opened as a state park in 1985. ... [Continue Reading]
Apr 06

World Sailfish Championship in Key West, April 12-16

By Margarita Villoch
It’s no secret that the Florida Keys are a serious angler’s paradise. If you are tired of fishing those muddy bottom northern rivers and lakes, and want to go where the fish are biting – 365 days out of the year, call me when you are here for the Sailfish Championship. ... [Continue Reading]
Mar 22

Man Does Not Live by Bread Alone

By Margarita Villoch
It’s rare that I single out one business, because there are so many outstanding eateries in the Keys. And it’s a point to remember if you are thinking about relocating to an unfamiliar area – we all have our favorite items that we enjoy eating. But you’ll find that whether it’s seafood, steaks or baguettes – our restaurants and bakeries will delight your senses ... [Continue Reading]
Mar 17

Key West Songwriter’s Festival – April 27 to May 1

By Margarita Villoch
During the 14th Annual Key West Songwriter’s Festival, Robert Earl Keen wrote a song inspired by a breathtakingly beautiful sight-seeing flight over the Keys in a 1967 Model Cessna Airplane. It’s become a theme song down here in the Keys! This year – who knows – we may get another one. Check out Keen’s song to get yourself into the mood. ... [Continue Reading]
Mar 11

How Long is Your “Life List”?

By Margarita Villoch
You may not know it, but several species of birds migrate through the Florida Keys on their way back north from their winter “vacations” in the tropics. Our mud flats and mangrove islands offer migrating birds the perfect resting area. Each fall, autumn birds migrate southward through the Keys, back to their winter nesting grounds. An amazing variety of raptors (sixteen!) have been charted, with more peregrine falcons migrating through the Florida Keys than through any other location in the United States. ... [Continue Reading]
Mar 09

Cuban Cultural Exposition & Hot Havana Nights

By Margarita Villoch
Come out from March 13 – 26, for the Cuban Cultural Exposition & Hot Havana Nights, to learn and enjoy the Cuban influence on Key West culture and history. There will be food, music and entertainment – all with strong Spanish influence that we love so much. ... [Continue Reading]
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