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Camping and RV’s Key West

There are many people that enjoy RVing and camping in Key West. It can be very comforting to travel in an RV with all your own stuff surrounding you. And, it can be much more affordable than staying in a…

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Key West Brewfest

Last year was the first ever Brewfest held by the Key West Sunshine Rotary of the Conch Republic, and it was such a success that they have decided to do it again this year! It will be held Labor Day…

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Restaurant Review – Old Town Mexican Cafe

This Saturday we decided to go downtown to check out Lobsterfest with some friends. The street fair covered several blocks of Duval Street with stands serving up all different types of lobster dishes and  vendors sells all different types of…

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Restaurant Review – Rusty Anchor

The Rusty Anchor Restaurant and Seafood Market has been around for a long, long time. Mainly locals dine here as it is located on Stock Island away from the touristy areas of Key West. Their menu has local seafood favorites…

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Key West Restaurant Review: China Garden

Last night my husband and I went to Old Town Key West on a photo mission. We were planning on eating dinner while we were there, but most places are open air and it was hot, hot, hot. And the…

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Key West Parking Information

Since Key West is such a small island, parking is at a premium. Not only do most of the 25,000 residents have vehicles, but many visitors to the island either drive down or rent cars while they are here. The…

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Key West Events: Captain Tony Days

The 4 day long party celebrating the life of Captain Tony Tarracino, one of the most famous residents Key West has ever had, starts tonight!! Tony died at the age of 92 in 2008. He was the owner of Captain…

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Key West Gardens

The tiny island of Key West is only 3×5 miles. But it has a good number of gardens that are open to the public. There is no more tranquil spot in Key West than in one of the beautiful island…

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Key West Weather

Key West is a subtropical island.  It is the closest point to the equator in the continental USA. That makes our weather here nearly perfect everyday! In the summertime one can expect temperatures in the 90’s F; however, the humidity…

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Key West Lobsterfest!

Okay, so lobster season has begun and that means that the annual Lobsterfest will be here soon! Participating bars and restaurants include Rick’s, Lazy Gecko, Fogarty’s, Hog’s Breathe, Bagatelle, Sloppy Joe’s, and more! The food is amazing and the street…

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The Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge

Established in 1938, the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge is located in the lower Florida Keys and Key West and is comprised of about 200,000 acres of open water and islands which provides nesting, feeding, and resting areas for…

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Key West and the Arts

Key West has practically always been a haven of sorts for artists and aspiring artist of all kinds. The island has a rich and diverse history in the arts. Key West has many art galleries, theaters, museums, festivals, dances, music,concerts,…

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