‘Sailors’ Steer Crazy Craft in Key West’s Minimal Regatta
It’s not always easy to stay afloat. Especially if your vessel is made of a 4-by-8-foot sheet of plywood, two 8-foot-long two-by-fours, a roll of duct tape and a pound of fasteners. But staying afloat is the goal for teams in the Schooner Wharf Minimal Regatta, a Key West Memorial Day weekend tradition.
ESCAPE … and Head for the Keys
Now that 2017 has arrived and the excitement of the festive season is over, don’t just sink into the traditional post-holiday rut. Instead, start planning a Florida Keys escape from winter’s hard-to-bear weather and monotonous routine. Because in the subtropical island chain, ice — greeted with dread in wintry locales — can only be found in tall cool drinks (ideally sipped beachside).
LGBT Life in Paradise
Why do I live in Key West? I wanted a home with warm year-round weather, an LGBT-friendly community and the option to be car-free. I can walk and bike to most places on our island in my shorts and flip-flops — and I enjoy the reactions when I tell people I’ve never owned a car.
Resolve to Savor the Keys All Year
Don't leave behind the Florida Keys' easygoing attitude or laid-back approach to living when your vacation ends. Instead, with a little thought and imagination, you can savor it throughout the new year (and beyond!).
The Saga of Santa Keys
In the Florida Keys & Key West, the holiday season is welcomed with great fanfare, festivities, and unique island flair. But for those who aren't lucky enough to be celebrating in the island chain, "Santa Keys" has dreamed up a special surprise. Discover his "gift" -- and have a joyful and meaningful holiday.
Get a Rare Chance to Tour Key West’s Unique Homes
For visitors who wonder how Key Westers live — and what lies behind their houses’ white picket fences, historic facades and gleaming front doors — home tours scheduled for December, January, February and March provide a rare chance to find out.
‘Immerse Yourself’ in Diving History at Islamorada Museum
The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum in Islamorada is a unique 3,000-square-foot showcase of interactive exhibits. It’s also a valuable educational resource through its free “Immerse Yourself!” and “Dive Into History!” public programs — starring maritime and dive experts who help tell the story of people’s attempts to explore, understand and venture under the sea.