Thanksgiving—Keys Style
Nov 22

Thanksgiving—Keys Style

By Margarita Villoch
While the rest of the country is struggling with the trials and tribulations of winter, here in the Keys we truly have a lot to be thankful for, especially our mild weather. No black ice or shoveling snow for us! We celebrate our good fortune by hitting the outdoors! Tomorrow, November 23rd, the Turkey Doubles Shoot ... [Continue Reading]
PIRATES IN PARADISE – AN AUTHENTIC MARITIME EXPERIENCE IN KEY WEST
Nov 10

PIRATES IN PARADISE – AN AUTHENTIC MARITIME EXPERIENCE IN KEY WEST

By Margarita Villoch
If you’re in the Key West area between November 24 and December 4, you can be part of The Pirates in Paradise at Truman Waterfront – Old Town Key West.  You’ll experience 11 days packed with one exciting adventure after another.  There’s something for everyone.   Children will be delighted with the costumes and the authentic re-enactments. They ... [Continue Reading]
History and Mystery Abound in Key West
Nov 08

History and Mystery Abound in Key West

By Margarita Villoch
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 ... [Continue Reading]
WHERE ELSE BUT KEY WEST CAN YOU CELEBRATE THE SUNSET?
Nov 02

WHERE ELSE BUT KEY WEST CAN YOU CELEBRATE THE SUNSET?

By Margarita Villoch
Sunset Celebration is a nightly arts festival at Mallory Square Dock in Key West, Florida. Thousands of tourists from around the world make this one of the main attractions of their stay in Key West. Every night about two hours before sunset, locals and tourists alike gather at the water’s edge and feel a thrill watching ... [Continue Reading]
A Key West Welcome to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Aug 25

A Key West Welcome to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

By Margarita Villoch
You may have visited the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and not even realized it.  This marine sanctuary includes all waters surrounding the Florida Keys from south of Miami westward to the Dry Tortugas past Key West.  If you set foot in the water off any of the Keys, you are in fact in the ... [Continue Reading]
Cheering for Charles!
Jun 22

Cheering for Charles!

By Margarita Villoch
Island Group Realty was down by one staff member, but proudly UP by one good deed this past week. My right hand, Charles, traveled across the country to “Ride to End Aids” in San Francisco.  He rode in the 545 mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles from June 5-11. AIDS/LifeCycle has been ... [Continue Reading]
Key West Celebrates Cuban American Heritage in Grand Style
May 12

Key West Celebrates Cuban American Heritage in Grand Style

By Margarita Villoch
When I walk through Key West, I see Cuban heritage in the architecture and smell the wonderful aromas of café con leche and fresh Cuban bread baking. The sounds of Latin music can be heard scattered throughout the island along with conversations in Spanish.  This economic and cultural impact of Cuban ... [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]
Another Key West Claim To Fame: Fort Zachary Taylor
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]
Seascapes and Sculpture Key West
Apr 13

Seascapes and Sculpture Key West

By Margarita Villoch
Sculpture Key West places artwork in our community, where residents and visitors to Key West can enjoy it on a daily basis. Currently, some of the sculpture includes artist Robert Chambers’ “Propane Dog” at the Key West Weather Station, Emil Adamec’s “The Gateway” at Bayview Park, and Lori Nozick’s “Diaspora Series” at the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden. ... [Continue Reading]
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