Five Ways to Honor Earth Day in the Keys
The Florida Keys are putting Earth Day in the spotlight with activities on and around April 22, the globally commemorated “birthday” of the modern environmental movement. Of course, every day is a reason to celebrate the beauty of the planet in the Keys, home to spectacular natural wonders on both land and sea.
Rachel Bowman: Steward of the Keys’ Native Fish
Rachel Bowman, the Florida Keys’ only female commercial lionfish harvester, is passionate about protecting native species by controlling the population of invasive lionfish. A licensed boat captain, she moved to the Keys nearly two decades ago. Now she captures thousands of pounds of lionfish annually, contributing significantly to the “conservation through consumption” movement.
LGBTQ Aquatic Adventures Await Visitors in Key West
Whatever open-ocean adventure visitors are seeking, chances are they can find it in the waters around Key West -- with two LGBTQ on-the-water leaders poised to share incredible experiences with customers. Spectacular reefs lie only a short boat ride from shore, often located in water that’s just 10 to 15 feet deep.
Welcome Back to the Keys!
The wait is over. The Florida Keys & Key West reopened June 1, and are welcoming visitors again after being closed for more than two months because of the global COVID-19 crisis. While Keys businesses are committed to safeguarding visitors’ health, travelers are encouraged to share the responsibility by adopting local health protocols.
Keys Welcoming Visitors Again Starting June 1
Throughout the Florida Keys, businesses ranging from resorts and restaurants to attractions and watersports charters are making final preparations to welcome visitors back beginning Monday, June 1 — embracing enhanced measures to protect all travelers’ health and safety. The Keys have been closed to nonresidents since March 22 because of the global COVID-19 outbreak.
Key West’s LGBTQ Lodgings Ready to Welcome Visitors Back
During the Florida Keys’ temporary closure to visitors because of the COVID-19 crisis, Key West's LGBTQ hoteliers have upgraded their properties and incorporated new health and safety measures — prepping for the Keys’ reopening June 1. Now they’re ready to welcome guests who need to relax and recharge after the very tough recent months.
Key West’s Spirit Lives in Buffett Songs
Longtime Key Westers remember famed singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett when he lived on the island, savoring the lifestyle that helped inspire his songs. As the world slowly emerges from COVID-19 shutdowns and the Florida Keys prepare to reopen to visitors June 1, Buffett's music can evoke the spirit of Key West and memories of a more carefree time.