We’re Different in the Keys
We do things differently in the Florida Keys. Maybe it’s because the island chain attracts individualists — fans of the eccentric. But whatever the reason, our activities and celebrations tend to have an offbeat twist that’s pure “Keys.” And nothing illustrates it better than the way we recently commemorated Groundhog Day and Valentine’s Day.
Nick’s Whirlwind Escape to Paradise
Discover Key West through the appreciative eyes of a visiting writer from North Carolina, as he experiences the island’s highlights and hotspots and soaks up some welcome winter sun.
‘Connections Project’ Mural Spotlights Keys’ Strong Cultural Connection
Nothing exemplifies the size, diversity, and exuberant creativity of the Florida Keys arts community more than the 2016 Connections Project mural. The mural, which stretches 24 feel long, is a mosaic featuring small canvases by nearly 400 Keys artists and arts-minded residents.
Explore Islamorada’s Most Amazing Dives
For thousands of scuba divers and snorkelers who visit the Florida Keys annually, and want to log amazing dives along the continental United States’ only living coral barrier reef, there’s no better place to do it than Islamorada.
Beauty Reigns at Miss Gay Southernmost USofA and Classic
Key West's Miss Gay Southernmost USofA and Classic pageant was a four-hour entertainment extravaganza that transported audiences from the island city to Las Vegas, Broadway, the Far East and back again.
Six Ways to Inspire ‘Keys Smiles’
Particularly when winter has much of the world in its chilly grip, the siren song of the subtropical Florida Keys can be almost impossible to resist. The Keys offer ways to indulge body, mind and tastebuds while recharging your batteries and sparking smiles that just don’t stop.
Honoring Wounded Veterans in the Florida Keys
Each January, the Florida Keys hosts a group of severely injured soldiers who use special bicycles to ride segments of the Overseas Highway during the Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride.