Anyone who has ever been to Key West in the last 35 years and walked along Duval Street has no doubt seen the famous window displays at Fast Buck Freddy’s, our only island department store. The store is full of interesting things like Tommy Bahama clothes, tropical housewares and kitchen goods, stationary, candles, furniture, light fixtures, and many more interesting items.
Florida Keys: Pigeon Key
It seems like everywhere today developers come in and build big complexes of condos, hotels, or strip malls. Sometimes it betters the landscape when taking the place of old, dilapidated structures. But all too often they end up taking out forests or other pieces of history, and it is really sad for us and for future generations when that happens. Especially so in the Florida Keys where there is so little land to take over. The fate of Pigeon Key just of of Marathon could have gone as so, but instead the Pigeon Key Foundation was started to protect the island from development and maintain it as a historical landmark.
Categories: History, Information
Tags: bridge, ferry, Florida Keys, Henry Flagler, key west, Knights Key, Marathon, Overseas Railway, Pigeon Key
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State Parks of Key West and the Florida Keys
Florida State Parks are a wonderful way to see the real Florida, and not the touristy theme parks and other attractions. Florida has some amazing wildlife and a rich history. The state has around 160 state run parks, and 10 of these are in the Florida Keys. As one can imagine, most of the State parks in the Keys have some sort of water actives to partake in such as kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling. But we also have historical monuments, biking in and hiking trails, picnicking areas, and many opportunities for wildlife viewing too.
- Bahia Honda State Park - 36850 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
This park is known for its beautiful beaches, snorkeling, and gorgeous sunsets. But these are just a fraction of the activities available for visitors to this park. Other activities include: bicycling, birding, boating, camping, kayaking, fishing, hiking, picnicking, scuba diving, swimming, and wildlife viewing. Anglers can fish from shore or bring a boat and launch it from the boat ramp. Snorkeling gear and kayaks can be rented on site. The visitors center is filled with interesting information as well as trinkets to bring home. And the concession stand serves some good grub too should you have forgotten your picnic basket. Full facility campsites and cabins are also available for rent. Admission charges vary. The Park is open 365 days a year from 8:00 am to sundown. - Curry Hammock State Park - 56200 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
This park is made up of a group of islands with public access to swimming, a playground, showers, grills, and a picnic area. This park is also home to one of the largest populations of thatched palm trees in the USA. Activities at Curry Hammock include a sandy beach for swimming, sunbathing, and playing in the sand, bicycling, camping, kayaking, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Admission charges vary. The Park is open 365 days a year from 8:00 am to sundown.
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Categories: Activities, Information
Tags: Bahia Honda, biking, boating, Curry Hammock, Dagny Johnson, Diving, fishing, Florida Keys, For Zachary Taylor, hiking, Indian Key, John Pennekamp, kayaking, key west, Lignumvitae, Long Key, San Pedro, snorkeling, State Parks, Windley Key
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Latitudes at Sunset Key | Review
Breakfast at Latitudes on Sunset Key in Key West, Florida
Today my husband and I met my best friend Dianne and her husband Erik at Latitudes on Sunset Key for breakfast. We took the ferry over from the Westin Marina on Key West (about a 10 minute run). It was perfect weather for outside seating so we sat overlooking the beach and watched as the boats passed by. Great view!
Erik and Steven both had specialty omelets prepared for them while I got my favorite, Eggs Benedict served with asparagus and tomatoes, and Dianne got the blueberry and orange pancakes. The egg dishes were all served with crispy potatoes and ketchup on the side. All of the food was prepared perfectly and tasted amazing. I was skeptical about the pancakes at first but the mandarin oranges and the blueberries worked well together and the pancakes were delicious.
The server was also very good. He left a pot of coffee with us (which was great by the way) and checked on us regularly to make sure we did not need anything.
Latitudes is certainly a Key West gem. You have the trifecta of great food, great service, and great view. A must for any Key West visitor wanting a delicious meal. It is a perfect spot to celebrate a special occasion as well.
For more information about things to do and see in our island city, go to our Key West Web Site. You can also visit our Key West Events Calendar to see more details on upcoming special events.
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Island Genn – Your Key West Concierge
Categories: Restaurant Reviews
Tags: breakfast, key west, Key West Restaurant review, latitudes, restaurants, sunset key
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