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Cruising or Day Tripping to Key West?
So, you are visiting Key West on your cruise or simply taking a day trip to the island and have a limited amount of time. Well, one might ask, what to do? While Key West is known as a party…
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Twelve Stock Island Restaurants & Food Trucks
Everyone that visits the Florida Keys knows about Key West. But, the island just before you get to Key West proper, aka Stock Island, is booming. And, the island has its fare share of great restaurants. While some have been…
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Key West Famous Resident Profile: Judy Blume
Many of us are familiar with author Judy Blume. She has written many well known works including one of my personal favorites, Freckle Juice. Although, her more famous work, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, is now being turned…
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Key West Famous Resident Profile: Tennessee Williams
Many people who visit Key West fall in love with the island. So did famed playwright Tennessee Williams. His first of many visits to the island was in 1941. Rumor has it that he finished writing A Streetcar Named Desire…
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Key West Celebrates 200th Anniversary
Key West Beginnings On March 25, 1822, Navy Lieutenant Matthew Perry sailed the schooner Shark to Key West, claiming the island for America. Key West is strategically located, guarding Florida from possible threats from the Gulf and Atlantic. In 1823,…
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A Visit to Key West’s MARC House Plant Store
About the MARC House The MARC House (Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens) is a non-profit agency that serves adult residents with developmental disabilities. The agency provides training and support for its clients in a number of ways. And, the MARC…
Read More Key West Food Truck Series: Paradise Seafood Coffee Shop
Today, food trucks are a huge part of the restaurant industry. And, Key West is no different. Lately, it seems that every time I turn around there is another food truck serving up food on our island. This morning, my…
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Key West Fishing
Key West fishing is a popular way to spend a day while visiting our island. After all, the fishery that surrounds us is rich and diverse with the waters of both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean at…
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Key West New Year’s Eve Happenings
Key West New Year’s Eve Parties Finally, Key West New Year’s Eve parties are back to ring in 2022! Indeed, the island of Key West is known as a party town. In other words, what better place is there to…
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Christmas Season Key West, 2021
Christmas season is here and Key West knows how to celebrate! Starting just after Thanksgiving, expect to see decorations starting to pop. However, there is so much more than just lights to enjoy on our island! Specifically, check out the…
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Shared | Split Deep Sea Fishing Charters How it Works
Learn more about split / Shared deep sea fishing charters in Key West.
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Thanksgiving in Key West, 2021
Here is some helpful information about spending Thanksgiving in Key West. Someone once said, “the true spirit of Thanksgiving is being grateful; a day to appreciate elastic bands, stretchy pants, and bulky sweaters so that we can overeat in comfort.”…
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