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Seven Experiences to Savor Only in the Keys

Besides balmy year-round weather, endless blue water and a seriously laid-back vibe, in the Florida Keys you’ll find an enticing array of environmental, cultural and adventure activities that can’t be enjoyed anywhere EXCEPT in the island chain. Enliven your stay with some of the “only in the Keys” experiences outlined here.

By |2021-03-16T13:16:43-04:00May 2, 2018|

Invasion of the 40-Foot-Long Dragons

Dragons will invade Marathon in June -- but they're far from the fire-breathing type feared in fairy tales. Marathon’s “Battle in the Bay” race features a fleet of sleek, graceful dragon-headed boats whose teams power them through the water in a breathtaking example of strength and teamwork.

By |2018-04-24T16:24:36-04:00April 24, 2018|

Celebrate the Conch Republic’s 36th Birthday April 20-29

A lighthearted sea battle featuring tall ships, a parade dubbed the world’s longest and a “drag” race for female impersonators are all part of the wonderfully wacky 36th annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration. Set for April 20-29, the offbeat event commemorates the Florida Keys’ symbolic secession from the United States.

By |2018-04-18T19:19:32-04:00April 18, 2018|

LGBT Mixologists Show Off Skills in Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic

The June 5-11 finale of the Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic features 14 regional bartending champions from the U.S. and Canada — all converging on the island city and competing to create the most luscious Key West cocktail. The renowned challenge, one of North America’s largest annual LGBT bartender competitions, takes place during Key West Pride.

By |2018-04-11T22:01:38-04:00April 11, 2018|

Join Us in Key West for EverWalk and Giving Back

This week’s Keys Voices is a personal invitation to readers from Diana Nyad, famed around the globe for her incomparable 2013 swim from Cuba to Key West. She and expedition leader Bonnie Stoll return to their “home away from home” April 2-6 to lead a series of walks as part of their innovative EverWalk program -- and everyone is welcome to join them.

By |2018-03-28T20:12:26-04:00March 28, 2018|

It’s a Car; It’s a Plane … No, It’s a Speeding Drag Queen!

In Key West each April, "drag racing" takes on a whole new meaning — as the island city's exotic drag queens don outlandish sporting costumes, lavish wigs and towering high heels to vie for victory in the Great Conch Republic Drag Race. The wacky competition is scheduled Saturday, April 21, on Duval Street (known, of course, as the island's "main drag").

By |2020-04-07T13:25:13-04:00March 28, 2018|

‘Remembering Lenny’ Unveils Bernstein’s Key West Connection

"West Side Story" composer Leonard Bernstein also had a "Key West-side story" -- a connection with the island that most people never knew about. It will be revealed in “Remembering Lenny” and other offerings that explore the American musical legend’s work and the ways the island city influenced it. And it's all part of a national celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of Bernstein’s 1918 birth.

By |2018-03-13T22:36:00-04:00March 13, 2018|

‘Taste of Key West’ Returns With Fabulous Food and Sunset Views

“Taste of Key West,” an open-air food extravaganza at Key West's famed Mallory Square, is a one-stop foodies’ delight featuring offerings from several dozen local restaurants. It's the perfect opportunity to sample an amazing variety of the island’s primo cuisine — against the backdrop of a fabulous sunset.

By |2021-05-13T15:43:05-04:00March 13, 2018|
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