Key West’s St. Mary Star of the Sea
There is one Catholic Church in Key West, St. Mary Star of the Sea. And, Pope Benedict XVI recently designated it a Minor Basilica. That makes St. Mary the fifth Minor Basilica in Florida and the seventy-second in the United States of America. As a Minor Basilica, St. Mary Star of the Sea is now […]
Key West: Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend is the kickoff to summer. It is a long weekend to relax and enjoy. But let us not forget that the reason we are able to celebrate are the soldiers who died in service to this country. If you are coming down to Key West for the holiday weekend, you will have […]
Twenty Things to Do When Visiting Key West
There are tons of things to see and do while in Key West. Well, here are a few suggestions of things not to be missed that will offer you a true Key West experience. 1. Go out on a fishing charter with Dream Catcher Charters. Key West has some of the best fishing in the […]
Key West is Losing a Piece of History: Fast Buck Freddy’s Closes
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Latitudes at Sunset Key | Review
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 […]
The Sugarloaf Food Company | Review
Anne Rodamer opened her shop, the Sugarloaf Food Company, in the summer of 2006 and ever since then she has picked up quite a following. She is one hell of a baker, and she makes a mean cup of coffee to boot! Anytime I head up the Keys I make this my stop for coffee […]
April – May Fishing In Key West, Florida
Hey folks. Capt. Steven (Dr Catcher checking in here to let you all know whats happening here in Key West in fishing. For up to date fishing reports from Capt. Steven Lamp check out www.thekeywestfishingreport.com Lots of weather last weekend really shook it up here in Key West but that did not stop the world […]
Key West Restaurant Review: Nine One Five Bistro and Wine Bar
Located at 915 Duval Street, this is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in Key West. It is located on the quieter end of Duval Street, so area crowds and parking are not typically an issue here. Although, because the food and the wine selection are so amazing you do need to make reservations to […]
Key West Restaurant Review: The Hogfish Bar and Grill
The Hogfish Bar and Grill is hidden away in Safe Harbor on the Stock Island section of Key West. This is Key West old style! It is a locals hangout, but many a lucky tourist hear about this gem and make their way over to experience Key West the way it used to be. You […]
It is Turtle Nesting Season in the Florida Keys and Key West
April 15th marks the start of turtle nesting season here in the Florida Keys, and it runs all the way through October 31st.While these little hatchlings are quite cute and an amazing sight to see, they are quite delicate and do not have a huge survival rate. There are already so many natural obstacles that […]