Destination Wedding & Honeymoon in Key West, FL
By Kara Franker A group of luxurious hotels in Key West called the Duval Collection offer a backdrop that's ideal for a romantic Florida destination wedding…
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Shipwrecks & Scuba Diving in Fort Lauderdale & Key West
The waters off Fort Lauderdale and the Keys hold many underwater ship wreck treasures for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. By Greg Johnston The ocean was flat and calm this day, much like the day the steamer Copenhagen met her fate. I was awestruck as I descended through the blue haze, touching…
Read MoreFall Fishing and Diving in Key West
By Terry Gibson Each fall, a tranquil vibe settles over the Florida Keys, fresh as a cool sea breeze. Keys folks in the fishing and diving businesses catch their collective breaths after a frenetic summer season. Locals take advantage of a plethora of great fall fisheries. Visitors can cash in on…
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The Florida Keys: A Tasty Slice of History in Key West
Jeff Klinkenberg We take our Key lime pie seriously in Florida. Try to pass off a pie made with a Persian lime and we will call you out. Key limes are as small as golf balls. They’re greenish-yellow and mouth-puckering tart. You can’t have a Key lime pie without them. Now for the bad news. The…
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Florida Scenic Highway: Keys Highway, from Miami to Key West
By Dalia Colon Where: The Florida Keys Highway starts at the southern tip of Florida near Miami and continues from Key Largo to Key West. Length: 106 miles. How to get around: Car or bicycle. Best time to visit: September to observe bird migration season and avoid the winter crowds. Fun fact: The…
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5 Great Key West Bars: Belly Up
By Chris King Bob Leonard spent most of his adult life helping men like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sr. drive race cars as fast as possible. Now, he’s spending his golden years helping people slow down. The man known as “Bahama Bob” traded the high-speed, high-stress world of auto racing for a…
Read MoreThe Florida Keys: The Southernmost Point in Key West
Jeff Klinkenberg A rooster crows in the distance. A palm tree sways. A tourist hands me his camera in front of a concrete marker on the corner of Whitehead and South Streets. For the record, I am taking the photograph at 24 degrees 33 minutes north latitude and 81 degrees 45 minutes – it’s…
Read MoreThe Florida Keys: The Perky Bat Tower on Lower Sugarloaf
Jeff Klinkenberg Dreamers and schemers have always been drawn to the Florida Keys. My favorite dreamer was a hustler named Richter Clyde Perky. In 1929, he envisioned the Florida Keys as a paradise that would draw thousands of visitors eager to part with their money to stay at a resort he was…
Read MoreThe Florida Keys: Hemingway House & Museum in Key West
Jeff Klinkenberg Writers have always loved the Keys, none more famous than Ernest Hemingway, who bought a beautiful Spanish colonial home at 907 Whitehead Street in 1931 and stayed eight years. It’s a major tourist destination. I always go. I like to walk around the tropical gardens and imagine…
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6 Things for Families to Do in Key West
By Carrie McLaren Key West, the southernmost city in the continental United States, is known as a party town, and rich in history and charm. It's also a great place to have fun with your kids. Here’s a look at some of the hotspots around the city for families: Ripley’s Believe It Or Not…
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