What to Do in Key West
Which Way to the Beach?
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I remember quite well my first trip to Key West. I was a naïve, inexperienced traveler fresh off the family farm in western NY who’d never had the pleasure of swimming in the ocean. I drove non-stop in an old Honda CRX that didn’t have air…
Old Town Trolley
Key West is famous for its laid-back attitude, endless selection of casual bars and raucous festivals and parties. Beyond…
Fishing in the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys and fishing go together like peanut butter and jelly. They’re both great on their own but they just…
Key West’s Haunted Cemetery
The Key West Cemetery is on the old town side of the island, not far off Truman Avenue. As you round the bend on Windsor…
How to Key West
Nude Beaches in Key West
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I finally treated myself to a nude beach, not in Key West, however. The experience was exhilarating and something I want to do again. My initial fears were centered on perverts and not-so-attractive people ruining my bucket list adventure. Although…
The Manatees
If you’ve ever had the extreme pleasure of seeing a manatee in its natural habitat then you already know what beautiful…
Ecotourism? Prove it!
I try to live my life with a “live and let live” attitude but there’s something that really frosts my bumper and I can’t let…
Gators; Not Just a Football Team
While returning home from the airport about 1am last week, I pulled into my Islamorada neighborhood (86 miles north of Key…
Key Wested: Key West History
Crazy and Talented in Key West
Key West might be a good place to analyze that long-standing stereotype that the most…
The Secret Past of Key West’s Audubon House
The property located at 205 Whitehead Street in Key West is now known as The Audubon…
Speakeasy Inn & Rum Bar
There were few legitimate, good paying jobs in 1930's Key West, so in order to make ends…
Capt Tony’s Saloon; A Ghostly Past
Many years before the property at 428 Greene Street became the famous Key West watering…
Key Westing Business Spotlight
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Fabulous Food Tour
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Ahi Tuna Truly, a right of passage for any restaurant, Ahi Tuna! This one was done right at Bagatelle on Duval. A must try!
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Goldie Lox The signature breakfast dish at Sarabeth's. A silky smoked salmon, scrambled with eggs and cream cheese. Comes with a choice of bread, including this classic pumpkin muffin.
