Kaya Island Eats | Restaurant Review
My first review of Kaya’s was written shortly after the restaurant opened, and owner Scott Taylor told me at the time that he had a few things to improve on still. Well, I can say that he has definitely done that! Kaya is now my favorite restaurant in the area. The decor is airy and […]
Key West and the Florida Keys: African Queen
The iconic boat from the Humphrey Bogart movie of the same name, African Queen, has called the docks at the Holiday Inn in Key Largo home since 1983. The boat is actually registered as a national historic site. Recently, she has undergone major restorations to make her seaworthy again. And earlier this month, Humphrey Bogart’s son Stephen […]
Key West and Florida Keys Saddened by Jose Wejebe Death
It was a sad day for the Florida Keys and Key West fishing community yesterday. News spread quickly that local TV celebrity and host of the Spanish Fly died in a plane crash. Shocked friends and fans texted each other and posted RIP on Jose’s Facebook page yesterday. The Cuban born Jose was a natural […]
The Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson
The Dry Tortugas are a cluster of seven islands located about 70 miles west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico. The seven islands that make up the Dry Tortugas are Garden Key, Loggerhead Key, Bush Key, Long Key, East Key, Hospital Key, and Middle Key. This area is famed for its bird and […]
Key West: Higg’s Beach
Higg’s Beach is one of the larger beaches on the island of Key West. It has public restrooms as well as grills for cookouts, chair and umbrella rentals, volleyball courts, a pier, and the fabulous restaurant and bar, Salute. Oh, and I forgot to mention lots of parking! These features make Higg’s Beach a favorite […]
Stock Island: Reminiscent of the Original Key West
There is no doubt that Key West is a great place to visit. But with each passing year the island becomes a bit more commercial. It has to when it is a major Florida tourist destination. Key West has to be able to compete with Orlando, Miami, and other areas that draw lots of tourists […]
Why Sometimes it is Better to Drive than to Fly to Key West
Case in point, I had to fly up to NJ last week as I had a sudden and unexpected death in the family. While I really did not have the time to drive all the way to NJ and back to get to the funeral on time and back in time for work on Monday, […]
Key West’s Famous Residents, Past and Present
Today there are about 25,000 people living in Key West. That is a lot of residents for such a tiny island, but Key West has so much to offer such as a laid back atmosphere, great fishing and diving, agreeable weather most of the year, and beautiful scenery and sunsets. So it is no wonder […]
Key West and the Movies (& Television)!
Key West has some beautiful scenery as well as some outrageous places. We have history with old Conch houses, museums, Civil War forts, and a Navy Base. We also have modern buildings and great hangouts like Sloppy Joe’s. Not to mention amazing wildlife and sea life. Add the fact that the islands of the Florida […]
Valentine’s Day in Key West
Valentine’s Day is already just around the corner. Yes, you can do the norm if you are staying here during this holiday and send flowers and candy to your sweetheart, as the island has no shortage of wonderful florists. Or you can do something a little different with some Key West island flair!
Key West Restaurant Review: Vito’s Piazza
We had a lunch meeting here yesterday and I was excited because I have been looking forward to trying this place out for a while now. When it first opened about 6 months ago they had a very basic menu, so I wanted to wait to eat here until they were ready to go and […]
Key West: Mallory Square
Mallory Square has been a port for US Navy ships, a cigar roller’s mecca, and a place to buy sponges from the divers who harvested them. Now this famed square is a place to gather nightly and party while you watch the sun go down. Mallory Square is the center of Key West’s historic waterfront. […]