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Key West Celebrates 200th Anniversary
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 from possible threats from the Gulf and Atlantic. In 1823,…
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A Visit to Key West’s MARC House Plant Store
About the MARC House The MARC House (Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens) is a non-profit agency that serves adult residents with developmental disabilities. The agency provides training and support for its clients in a number of ways. And, the MARC…
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Key West Food Truck Series: Paradise Seafood Coffee Shop
Today, food trucks are a huge part of the restaurant industry. And, Key West is no different. Lately, it seems that every time I turn around there is another food truck serving up food on our island. This morning, my…
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Key West Fishing
Key West fishing is a popular way to spend a day while visiting our island. After all, the fishery that surrounds us is rich and diverse with the waters of both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean at…
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Key West New Year’s Eve Happenings
Key West New Year’s Eve Parties Finally, Key West New Year’s Eve parties are back to ring in 2022! Indeed, the island of Key West is known as a party town. In other words, what better place is there to…
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Christmas Season Key West, 2021
Christmas season is here and Key West knows how to celebrate! Starting just after Thanksgiving, expect to see decorations starting to pop. However, there is so much more than just lights to enjoy on our island! Specifically, check out the…
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Shared | Split Deep Sea Fishing Charters How it Works
Learn more about split / Shared deep sea fishing charters in Key West.
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Thanksgiving in Key West, 2021
Here is some helpful information about spending Thanksgiving in Key West. Someone once said, “the true spirit of Thanksgiving is being grateful; a day to appreciate elastic bands, stretchy pants, and bulky sweaters so that we can overeat in comfort.”…
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Key West First Legal Rum Distillery
Chef Paul Menta and Tony Mantia founded the Key West First Legal Rum Distillery in 2012, and it is the first legal rum distillery Key West has seen since Prohibition. The distillery is just one of Chef Menta’s endeavors; he…
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D.J.’s Clam Shack – Review
When one thinks of Key West dining, inevitably, fresh seafood comes to mind. D.J.’s Clam Shack, a little hole in the wall location on Key West’s famed Duval Street, serves some of the freshest seafood around. Just ask celebrity chef,…
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Casa Marina Resort – A Key West Landmark
The Casa Marina Resort is currently run under the Hilton flag. However, it has a very rich history dating back to the early 1900’s. The property opened its doors on December 31, 1920, making the main building over 100 years…
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Bel Mare – Review
For years, the Commodore was a favorite restaurant of ours, but Covid was the final nail in the coffin of that high end staple of Key West dining. Part of why we enjoyed the Commodore was the food of course,…
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