Colorful Key West Pride Spotlights Unity, Diversity, June 22-29
Get ready to sashay your way into one of the […]
Steward of the Keys: REEF’s Jill Kuehnert Brings New Ocean Exploration Center to Life with Purpose and Passion
Jill Kuehnert, the campus director of Key Largo-based Reef Environmental […]
Celebrate World Ocean Day at the grand opening of the new REEF Ocean Exploration Center
Celebrate World Ocean Day at the grand opening of the […]
Local’s Choice Tips: Rob Dougherty
As executive director of the Key West Business Guild, Rob […]
Local’s Choice Tips: Nadene Grossman Orr
Key West’s wildly creative Nadene Grossman Orr holds the keys […]
Escape to the 2025 Key West Songwriters Festival
Escape to the 2025 Key West Songwriters Festival
April 30 – […]
Conch Republic Turns 43 – Still Sassy, Still Seceded
Key West to Host 10 Days of Outrageous Conch Republic […]
The Road Home
The southernmost stretch of U.S. Highway 1, running some 110 miles from mainland Florida throughout the Keys to Key West, has earned many names over the years. It’s been called the Florida Keys Overseas Highway. The Highway That Goes to Sea. But for those who love the Keys, it’s simply the road home.
John David Hawver: Artist and Steward of the Keys
Oil painter John David Hawver, one of the best-known artists in the Florida Keys, is soft-spoken, modest and friendly. While he loves the people of the Keys, he paints the 125-mile-long island chain’s environmental scenes and nature-scapes. He likes to use color in his work — particularly the colors of the water and sky.
Savor the Florida Keys All Year!
The Florida Keys experience is all about a laid-back attitude, a sense of welcome, and an approach to living that blends individuality and a deep appreciation for relaxation. But it doesn’t have to end when a vacation ends. With a little imagination, the essence of the Keys experience can be savored all year long.