Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservancy
My husband and I decided to play tourist one day this weekend and visited a couple of attractions including the Butterfly Conservancy. We had not visited in years even though it is such a beautiful place. Before you head into the gardens teeming with butterflies and birds, the learning center preps visitors with a fifteen […]
The Breakfast Club, Too – Restaurant Review
Breakfast is called the most important meal of the day. And it is certainly my favorite meal to have out at a restaurant, so I am constantly on the hunt for new, great places to have breakfast in Key West. Well, I just discovered The Breakfast Club, Too, and it was awesome! It may just […]
Key West Lobsterfest – 2018
This will be the 22nd year that Key West celebrates the opening of lobster season by throwing the best party of the summer. Thousands of lobster lovers come to Key West for four fun filled days and nights to eat and play in the Florida Keys sunshine. Here are the main events… THURSDAY AUGUST 9TH, […]
Snorkeling | Fishing Combo Charters
July 21 2018 – Snorkeling and Fishing Combo Charters What a great way to spend the day on the waters off of Key West. Two popular activities for one price on a private boating charter. These charters are Provided by Dream Catcher Charters, the premier Key West Fishing, boating and sight seeing charter company. With […]
2018 Lobster Mini Season Key West
July 19th 2018 – Here in Key West Next week is lobster mini-season, aka sportsman season, again. Annually, this opening takes place on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. Properly licensed snorkelers and divers are able to take up to six legal lobsters per day in Monroe County waters. About 25,000 lobster loving […]
Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar at the Perry Hotel – Review
I love trying out new restaurants, especially ones that are close to my work. When Matt’s Stock Island Grill opened up at the new Perry Hotel on Stock Island, I was excited. Matt’s tagline is to let the ingredients speak for themselves. The cuisine is considered “American Coastal Comfort Food.” And they serve breakfast, […]
Where to get your Key West Information
Where does one go when Key West vacation planning and looking for other information about Key West? Some obvious answers are this blog, local newspapers and the Key West Chamber of Commerce. Well, I have some exciting news! This blog, along with our sister blog, The Key West Fishing Report, were recently nominated by Feedspot as […]
Mangroves of the Florida Keys and Key West
If you have been to the Florida Keys you have definitely seen a mangrove. So what exactly is a mangrove? No, it is not a magical creature from Harry Potter. Mangroves are a tropical species of trees that grow in salty environments and are tolerant of flooding. They are unique as they are able to […]
Key West Brunch Series – Firefly
Casual and delicious are two words to describe the brunch at Firefly. Located on Petronia Street, the location is great for walking around downtown Key West and enjoying the architecture on a beautiful day. Firefly is located inside an old conch house that has been transformed into a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. It […]
President Trump’s Visit to Key West
Yesterday, April 19, 2018, President Trump briefly visited the island of Key West. He was the first sitting president to visit the island in 55 years. The last visit a sitting president made to our island was JFK back in 1962. The reason for his visit was to tour the Joint Interagency Task Force South […]
48 Hours in the Key West
I get asked all of the time what is not to be missed while in Key West and I always reply with something like, that all depends on what your interests are. For people like myself, visiting a few museums is a must while for others that would be snoozeville. After pondering this question for awhile, I […]
Key West Easter: 2018
Are you celebrating the Easter holiday in Key West this year? If you are, you are probably wondering where you can enjoy a nice Easter brunch or dinner. Below is a list of restaurants that will be open. Some will be offering their regular menus and others will be offering holiday specials as well. Be […]