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  • Mar 15, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Historical Society: Flora & Fauna - Early Naturalists in Florida
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  • Enjoy the “Flora & Fauna: Early Naturalists in Florida” exhibit through September 13 at Key West Museum of Art & History's Custom House, Museum, 281 Front Street. The exhibit includes short biographies of the principal naturalists working in the Florida Territory in the early nineteenth century alongside representations of their Florida-inspired works. Their observation of plants and animals was an art as well as a science.
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  • Sep 3, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024 The Florida Keys
  • Kids Keys Deals
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  • The Florida Keys extends an invitation to all families to enjoy the Conch Republic, September through October 2024. During the six-week long celebration kids will be treated to free admission to attractions and tours, dining deals and other perks throughout the Florida Keys island chain. With multiple offers and warm fall weather without the summer crowds or prices, big fun is in store for kids, with savings you’ll love. Visit the website to find coupons and information on offers.
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  • Sep 12, 2024 Islamorada Environmental
  • Florida Keys Brewing Co.: I.CARE's Ocean Trivia
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  • Join I.CARE and Key Dives at the Florida Keys Brewing Company, 81611 Old Hwy, 6:30 p.m. to test your knowledge on all things ocean, specifically megafauna in collaboration with World Dolphin Day. Find six of your closest friends to form a team and a night of craft beer and ocean-related fun. The winning team receives a swag basket from the Florida Keys History and Discovery Center.
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  • Sep 13, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024 The Florida Keys Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Historical Society: The Antic Humor of Richard Weatherwax
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  • Richard Watherwax has more than 40 years’ experience in commercial, editorial, advertising and wedding photography. After 25 years shooting in Manhattan for top corporate brand clients, Watherwax found his home in Key West where he took to the easy, laid-back atmosphere of Key West like a duck to water. He developed his own unique style of art that many have called ‘Watherwax Whimsy.' The exhibition marks the photographer's 90th birthday later this year. The exhibition, on display through Nov. 24, is displayed in the Bryan Gallery at the Custom House Museum, 281 Front St.
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  • Sep 15, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Theater: Pokey LaFarge
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  • Singer/songwriter Pokey LaFarge makes music influenced by old-time country, blues, folk, Latin music and Western swing. On his new album Rhumba Country, LaFarge reveals his newly heightened devotion to making music that channels pure joy.
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  • Sep 15, 2024 Key Largo
  • Key Largo Artisans Market: Children's Fair
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  • A free Children's Fair opens at 11 a.m. during the regular Sunday Key Largo Artisans Market, held at Key Largo Civic Club, 209 N. Ocean Dr. Kids can enjoy a puppet show, bounce house, face painting, cool reptiles, story time, a Key Largo fire truck exhibit, photo booth, arts and crafts and more. There is to be a kids scavenger hunt to be entered in a drawing for a dolphin swim for two from Dolphins Plus, along with other raffle prizes.
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  • Sep 18, 2024 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • History of Diving Museum: Immerse Yourself - Salvage Diving in the 20th Century
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  • Join the History of Diving Museum at 7 p.m. for the monthly Immerse Yourself presentation. The topic is Salvage Diving in the 20th Century with Julia Sokolow, Community Relations Specialist at the Museum. During her time at the Museum, Julia has had the privilege of using the same style Mark V diving equipment that will be discussed in the presentation. She'll cover the evolution of salvage diving in the 20th century, including how divers first learned to reach the depths safely, how an underwater rescue was performed at 240 feet, how the CIA went as deep as 16,500 feet to retrieve a Soviet submarine in secret and more. Free to attend. Register to attend in person or on Zoom. MM 82.9 bayside.
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  • Sep 19, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Historical Society: Happy Hour with the Historian
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  • Join KWAHS historian Cori Convertito at Comedy Key West, 326 Whitehead St., for "Over the Seas and Across the Keys," a history of Key West travel. The talk covers the early days of Key West when the only means getting there was by ship, until Henry Flagler's railway reached the island city. Soon after, the advent of airplanes and automobiles continued to expand transportation options. Learn how each mode of transportation left its mark on Key West history.
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  • Sep 19, 2024 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • Morada Way Third Thursday Art Walk
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  • The Morada Way Arts & Cultural District’s Third Thursday Art Walk in Islamorada is the organization’s landmark, monthly event. On the Third Thursday of each month, Keys-inspired fine artists, vendors, residents, and visitors congregate on Morada Way in Islamorada to celebrate the arts and culture in the Florida Keys. Enjoy a relaxing evening from 6-9 p.m. perusing local fine art, imbibing local craft beer and wine and listening to music, in the area between mile markers 81 and 82.
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  • Sep 20, 2024 - Sep 22, 2024 Islamorada Fishing
  • Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry Fishing Championship
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  • Named after the man known affectionately as “Mr. Everglades,” anglers target fish within the boundaries of Everglades National Park, fishing areas that Lucerne favored, and are challenged to catch at least one tarpon, redfish, snook, sea trout, snapper, bonefish and black drum or bass with the goal being to catch all seven species. Awards are given in 22 individual categories at a ceremony hosted at the Islander Resort.
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  • Sep 21, 2024 Key Largo
  • Wesley House Family Services Pickleball Tournament
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  • Enjoy a day of fun and philanthropy at the inaugural Pickleball Tournament to benefit Wesley House Family Services. The tournament is a round robin style event based on players' skill levels with top teams advancing to the playoff round. Check-in at 9 a.m. with the tournament starting at 9:30 a.m. Registration fees include an event shirt, swag bag, plus free hamburgers, hot dogs, beer, mimosas and bloody Mary's. The deadline for player registration is Sept. 13th. The event takes place on the NEW pickleball courts at Key Largo Community Park, 500 St. Croix Place.
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  • Sep 22, 2024 Key West
  • Sheriff's Animal Farm Open House
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  • Visit the family-friendly Monroe County Sheriff's Animal Farm, open the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Visits are free of charge, but donations are always welcomed. Stock Island Detention Center, 5501 College Rd.
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  • Sep 22, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Theater: DUBÉ & DIAMOND, Dueling Impressionists
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  • Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of legendary music and laughter with the DUBÉ & DIAMOND show for all ages! This daring duo of singing impressionists with a 5-octave range and very different musical styles promises you a one-of-a-kind experience. Accompanied by renowned guitarist, Réjean “Rej.E” LaChance, Martin Dubé and Steeve Diamond imitate the greatest hits of your favorite artists, from Adele to Tom Jones, Andrea Bocelli to Axl Rose, the Bee Gees to the Eagles and many more.
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  • Sep 27, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024 Key West
  • Key West Paddle Classic
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  • The 27th annual Key West Paddle Classic is a 12-mile open-water distance race around Key West that is open to paddlers on stand-up and prone paddleboards, outrigger canoes, surf skis, kayaks, pedal-craft kayaks, row and dory boats. Events are headquartered at Higgs Beach, 1000 Atlantic Blvd. Start time for the race is 9 a.m. Paddlers have up to five hours to complete the race, with a lunch and awards celebration starting at 1 p.m.
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  • Sep 27, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024 Islamorada
  • Conch Scramble Charity Golf Tournament
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  • The Conch Scramble is a charity golf tournament that uses boats instead of golf carts. Costumed teams boat to "holes" located at area marinas, bars and restaurants where players tee off from land to hit holes situated in the water. The legendary kick-off party - open to the public - takes place on Friday, Sept. 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. at SD Marine, mile marker 85.5 bayside, with the tournament on Saturday. Spectators can watch the wacky play from several favorite Islamorada watering holes on Saturday including Lorelei, Marker 88, and Oceanview Inn.
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  • Sep 27, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024 Marathon Fishing
  • Sword Fest
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  • Warriors on the Water, a group that funds and facilitates providing an outlet in nature for veterans through positive fishing experiences, presents Sword Fest, the ultimate swordfish fishing battle. Lines in at 5 a.m. Friday 9/27 with weigh in from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday 9/28 at Two Conchs Bait & Tackle, 11499 Overseas Hwy. An awards ceremony follows at 7:30 p.m. at Key Colony Inn, 700 West Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach. With 30 boats entered, 1st place heaviest swordfish pays $10,000 and 2nd place $4,000. Optional entries available with additional fees for big payouts. All tournament proceeds benefit Warriors on the Water.
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