It is a Thursday in September. I am dreaming of turkey. No problem, because every Thursday throughout the year, Pepe's Cafe offers a Thanksgiving style turkey dinner as a special.…
For those in the know of Key West architecture, conch houses are a historic famed style of house built on the island. This is just one of the many things…
In the mood for Mexican food, my husband and I decided to head downtown to Old Town Mexican Cafe on Duval Street. Not on our regular restaurant rotation, we have…
Yesterday, my husband and I had an appointment in Islamorada, so on the way back home to Key West we decided to stop and get a bite to eat. I…
While heading up to Duck Key to visit some friends, my husband and I stopped at Burdine's Waterfront in Marathon for dinner. Tucked away off of the main highway, this…
About Lobster Season Lobster season opens annually on August 6th. However, the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July are known as lobster mini season or sportsman season. This is…
Ernest Hemingway and Key West are practically synonyms terms. But, he was not the only author to call the island home. While he may be the most celebrated of residents,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…