Key West Tarpon Fishing
Many people come down to Key West specifically to fish for tarpon, also known as the silver king due to their color, size, and magnificent aerobatics as they jump and fight against the angler that seduced him with their bait. Where do we fish for tarpon and when is the best time to fish for […]
The Florida Keys Blimp Fat Albert Deflated?
Ever since the first time I came to the Florida Keys, I can remember seeing Fat Albert flying high in the sky. The blimp has been based out of the aptly named Blimp Road on Cudjoe Key since 1980. I always thought that it was a weather balloon. But, as it turns out, it is a […]
Key West Valentines Day Sunset Dinner Cruises
Valentine’s Day is February 14, 2013, and that is just around the corner. Celebrating the holiday typically includes candy and flowers and a nice dinner out. Why not forgo the regular restaurant and do dinner aboard a boat while watching the sun go down. Key West does have one of the most spectacular sunsets anywhere. […]
Key West Food and Wine Festival
January 24th kicks off the 2013 Key West Food & Wine Festival where top chefs and restaurateurs showcase their culinary creativity in a tasty schedule of events for foodies. This is the 4th year that Key West has hosted this event which has been wildly successful. We have great, fresh seafood to prepare, and with […]
Key West Loses a Legend, Fred Cabanas
Fred Cabanas, owner of Cabanas Aeronautics Unlimited in Key West, which offers aerial tours and stunt rides over the islands, died yesterday in a plane crash in Cozumel, Mexico. Cabanas, who was at the controls at the time of the crash and his passenger Jorge Lopez were filming a documentary to promote an air show. […]
Dining Out on a Special Occasion in Key West
This past New Year’s Eve, my husband and I decided to go with some friends to one of our favorite Key West restaurants, Nine One Five. We have eaten here many, many times and have never once had a bad meal, until New Year’s Eve that is. It was a special fixe price menu ($100 […]
Key West Events | Watch the Sailboat Races
If you are into sailing or if you just think that sailboats are romantic, then you really need to come to Key West for the Quantum Key West Sailboat Races going on this January 20th to the 25th. This is an annual competition featuring world-class yachting teams from over twelve countries! Over 100 yachts will […]
Square Grouper | Review
Located at MM 22.5 on Cudjoe Key, Square Grouper Bar and Grill has been a favorite restaurant of mine, and many other locals, since its opening. While the bar does not serve liquor, it has a fine list of wines and microbrews, and you will find that the bar is almost always packed with locals […]
January 2013 Key West Events
As we say goodbye to 2012 and hello to 2013, the events here in Key West are not slowing down. Actually, they are starting off with a run. The Ragnar Relay Race takes place this Saturday, January 5th. This race is an overnight relay race made up of six to twelve person teams. Each person […]
Christmas Dinner in Key West
Christmas is less than ten days away! I hope you have your shopping done. And, if you are coming to vacation in Key West over the holidays, I hope that you have made your reservations for Christmas dinner already. Here are some restaurants that are serving a special Christmas dinner, and I will be updating […]
Key West’s Hemingway Museum v. US Government Over Famed Six Toed Cats
Is nothing sacred anymore? Hemingway was arguably the most famous resident that the island ever had. And about 250,000 people per year come to the island and visit Hemingway’s home which is now a museum. Part of the allure of visiting the house are seeing the descendants of Hemingway’s six-toed cats that roam freely around […]
Key West New Year’s Eve 2012
Believe it or not, Key West is actually one of the most popular destinations for party revelers to visit for New Year’s Eve. And with three big count downs to the new year, why wouldn’t it be? If you do plan on visiting the Southernmost City this holiday season, here is how you can expect […]