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Key West Parking Information
Since Key West is such a small island, parking is at a premium. Not only do most of the 25,000 residents have vehicles, but many visitors to the island either drive down or rent cars while they are here. The…
Read MoreKey West Events: Captain Tony Days
The 4 day long party celebrating the life of Captain Tony Tarracino, one of the most famous residents Key West has ever had, starts tonight!! Tony died at the age of 92 in 2008. He was the owner of Captain…
Read MoreKey West Gardens
The tiny island of Key West is only 3×5 miles. But it has a good number of gardens that are open to the public. There is no more tranquil spot in Key West than in one of the beautiful island…
Read MoreKey West Weather
Key West is a subtropical island. It is the closest point to the equator in the continental USA. That makes our weather here nearly perfect everyday! In the summertime one can expect temperatures in the 90’s F; however, the humidity…
Read MoreKey West Lobsterfest!
Okay, so lobster season has begun and that means that the annual Lobsterfest will be here soon! Participating bars and restaurants include Rick’s, Lazy Gecko, Fogarty’s, Hog’s Breathe, Bagatelle, Sloppy Joe’s, and more! The food is amazing and the street…
Read MoreThe Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1938, the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge is located in the lower Florida Keys and Key West and is comprised of about 200,000 acres of open water and islands which provides nesting, feeding, and resting areas for…
Read MoreKey West and the Arts
Key West has practically always been a haven of sorts for artists and aspiring artist of all kinds. The island has a rich and diverse history in the arts. Key West has many art galleries, theaters, museums, festivals, dances, music,concerts,…
Read MoreKey West Cemetery
A horrible hurricane that hit the island on October 11, 1846 disinterred most of the bodies in the original burial ground near the Southernmost Point, so a new location on higher ground in the center of Key West was chosen….
Read MoreNational Key Deer Refuge
The National Key Deer Refuge was established in 1957 in order to protect the wildlife of the Florida Keys. It is located in the Lower Florida Keys, is made up of about 9,000 acres mangrove forests, freshwater wetlands, hardwood hammocks,…
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