Alligator Reef Lighthouse Shines Once Again
Alligator Reef Lighthouse, a 150-year-old lighthouse that has been dark for a decade, is shining again at night in the Florida Keys. An Islamorada group working to restore the aging lighthouse recently installed solar-powered lights in the lantern room — shining a beacon across the water to highlight the need to preserve the landmark.
The Key West Business Guild: 40 Years Young
The Key West Business Guild and its visitor center first opened their doors in 1978 to support the LGBT community and promote tourism to the all-welcoming island city. Now celebrating its 40th "birthday," the Guild remains a vital force in showcasing the destination that has been called “the gem in the crown of the U.S. gay community.”
Catching Dianne Harbaugh ‘On the Fly’
There’s a woman living in Islamorada who’s likely the envy of sportsmen of all ages. Her name is Dianne Harbaugh — and as well as organizing several respected Florida Keys fishing tournaments each year, she's also a pilot, an expert angler, and the first woman in the world to land a blue marlin on fly.
Bizarre but True ‘Undying Love’ Haunts Key West
Decades before zombies and "The Walking Dead" became pop culture phenomena, a macabre, beyond-the-grave Key West love story mesmerized people around the world. Now, beginning on Valentine's Day, the true tale of one man's death-defying obsession comes to life for theater audiences in “Undying Love: A Key West Musical.”
You’ve Arrived in Paradise! Now What?
What's the best way to explore the subtropical island of Key West? Walking, bike and trolley tours offer a number of options — house and garden, pub crawls, culinary and tasting, Florida Keys architecture and even ghost tours led by (what else?) a “ghost host.” Whatever you choose, our gay-friendly island paradise awaits your discovery.
‘Only in the Keys’ Offerings Enliven Cultural Scene
With a unique history as the home of world-renowned authors, and a natural beauty that has inspired generations of artists, the Florida Keys feature cultural offerings that can’t be found anywhere else. And that means you can find a wide range of “only in the Keys” experiences along the island chain this winter and spring — so start exploring!
Rock for Good Causes at Marathon’s Coral Head Music Fest
Rock lovers can savor the beat from morning till nearly midnight Feb. 17-18, while raising money for several good causes, during the Middle Keys’ second annual Coral Head Music Fest — an open-air concert weekend in the Florida Keys’ typically balmy winter climate.