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
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04/28/2011
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 t
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04/26/2011
Key West turns into a music mecca from April 27 – May 1. The Songwriters Festival is a local Key West favorite, as well as an event attracting thousands of tourists from around the world. The fun revolves around five days of lineups, featuring more than 100 top songwriters. The festival is a un
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04/23/2011
The colorful history of Key West includes many legends of pirates, shipwrecks, and battles. I never grow tired of hearing the stories, and visiting the local historical sites. One on my "favorites" list is Fort Zachary Taylor located at the end of Southard Street on Truman Annex in Key West. Thi
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04/20/2011
A beautiful opportunity to combine the art of nature and the art of human hands awaits when you visit Sculpture Key West through April 15. Not only am I impressed with the creativity of our many local artists, but appreciate the recognition this event has gained around the world. This year, we
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04/13/2011
No guppies here – this is fishing for the big boys! It's rough and tough, with action that makes bass tournaments look like a cakewalk. And with over $175,000 in prize money awarded last year (proceeds benefiting local charities), it’s a win for everyone! The tournament gets rolling with regist
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04/06/2011
I must be hungry today, because I’ve been thinking about a great little bakery that can rival any artisanal bakery on the mainland. It’s called Cole’s Peace, and is located at 1111 Eaton Street here in Key West. Have you eaten there yet, when you've visited the Keys? No loaves of “Wonder Bread” l
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03/22/2011
During the 14th Annual Key West Songwriters 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 K
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03/17/2011
If you are a dedicated “birder” (bird watcher) – over the years you have compiled a list of the birds you have seen – commonly referred to as a “life list.” There are great spots for birdwatching on the US mainland; all along the Mississippi, and on the east coast. Cape Canaveral Seashores is o
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03/11/2011
Did you know that Key West is closer to Havana than it is to Miami? 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. In 1890, Key West had a population of nearly 18,800. It was the largest
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03/09/2011
