The lush island landscape of Key West is the perfect setting for romance. Whether you are looking to take your Valentine for a relaxing evening of entertainment or a fun day of adventure, our island has the perfect mix; there is something for everybody in Key West!
If you enjoy classical music, the Impromptu Classical Concerts [...]
I love to talk to people about the fabulous community spirit in Key West. It is easy to be enthusiastic when you live in an island paradise comprised of a diverse mix of people and cultures, all joining together to create one friendly community. An important part of the character of Key West is our [...]
Key West is the place to be for fabulous food and fun! The final weeks of January are especially exciting as we enjoy the Key West Food and Wine Festival 2012, which will run from January 26 through 29. Several fantastic events are planned for each day, including competitions, wine tasting, and delicious seafood events!
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With our fabulous year-round weather, outdoor activities usually get top billing on local Key West event calendars. However, I never miss a chance to tell everyone about the world-class cultural events on our island. Key West has a wonderful selection of award-winning theatre productions throughout the year, and our local art galleries feature top collections [...]
With its lush tropical greenery and warm, fresh ocean air, Key West is the perfect place to welcome the New Year. The people of the Keys know how to throw a party, and Key West offers the ultimate New Year’s Eve experience!
The center of the action is on Duval Street, which is closed to traffic [...]
If you want to delve into the secret and mysterious life of Key West, Florida’s second oldest city, you’ll want to take the KEY WEST GHOST & MYSTERIES TOUR. It’s an amazing walk through one of the most haunted cities in the country. This tour will take you to places most tourists never even know [...]
It is hard to imagine that in Key West‘s earlier history there were so many shipwrecks off the shores of our beautiful island that the native Indians called this land, “Island of Bones.” One of the more famous shipwrecks was that of the 1622 Spanish galleon, The Nuestra Senora de Atocha.
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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 . [...]
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.”
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.
