Keys Voices | The Florida Keys & Key West Blog2025-04-24T13:28:20-04:00

John Mirabella: Steward of Keys Lionfish Removal

John Mirabella, owner of the Castaway restaurant in Marathon, could well be called the “Lionfish King” of the Florida Keys. The affable natural storyteller is known as a pioneering lionfish hunter, recognized for spearheading efforts to remove the invasive non-native species from Keys waters — and for serving the flavorful fish in numerous ways.

By |March 29, 2023|

Long Live the Kings and Queens of Fantasy Fest

In Key West, festivals are staged every month, celebrating everything from mouthwatering Key lime pie and succulent Florida lobster to Gay Pride. And one event, the campaign for Fantasy Fest king and queen, is a fundraiser that's important to the entire community.

By |April 13, 2016|

Close Encounters with Ben Daughtry

Ben Daughtry’s passion for creating educational experiences in marine conservation led him to open Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters — where visitors can enjoy immersive experiences with reef fish, invertebrates, stingrays and even sharks without entering the ocean.

By |April 6, 2016|

Key West Loves its Tea Dance

The sidewalk was vibrating under my feet as I walked down Catherine Street to La Te Da, the famous guesthouse on Upper Duval that hosts our traditional Tea Dance every Sunday evening.

By |March 30, 2016|
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