What to Do in Key West
Kiteboarding is the Shiznits!
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To avoid the dreaded “horse tax” the government imposed on those owning work horses in the 1800s, a brilliant man by the name of George Pocock used a series of kites to harness wind power to propel carts on land and ships on water. Subsequent…
Being Naked in Key West
I love the feel of the warm Key West sun on my Irish freckled skin. It’s a sensation I crave on a daily basis and during…
Hog's Breath Saloon
I’ve spent so much of my hard-earned cash at the Hog’s Breath Saloon, they should send me a monthly royalties check or, at…
Sunset at Mallory Square
You’ve heard the stories, seen the pictures and read the guidebooks. The Sunset Celebration in Key West’s Mallory Square has…
How to Key West
The Plight of the Sea Turtle
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If you’ve been fortunate enough to meet a sea turtle eye-to-eye, you know the feeling of being assessed by a creature who seems capable of judging your worth and intentions. I imagine the feeling to be similar to that of being eyeballed by the great…
Key West Roosters - A Chicken Civil War?
A visit to Key West gives a whole new perspective to the term "free range chicken." Fifty percent of the Key West wants the…
Nancy Forrester’s Secret Garden
Lots of people claim to be environmentalists and conservationists but Key West is home to a woman for whom actions speak…
Save Key West Reefs; Eat Lionfish
Key West and the Florida Keys are in the midst of a very serious battle to save native fish communities of the reefs. In…
Key Wested: Key West History
La Bella San Carlos
It seems Key West’s history is chock full of those who rocked the boat, went against the…
Mel Fisher, Treasure Hunter
During the 1600’s, many treasure-laden Spanish ships made their voyages through the…
Robert The Doll’s Halloween Home
Construction on the Old Post Office and Customs House began in 1889 and was completed in…
Crazy and Talented in Key West
Key West might be a good place to analyze that long-standing stereotype that the most…
Key Westing Business Spotlight
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Fabulous Food Tour
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Bananas Foster The Bananas Foster at A & B Lobster House is off the chain. Great location too!
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Chicken Wellington Tender chicken breast with brie and smoked bacon, covered in puff pastry. I adore Finnegan's Wake and go there about once a week when we're in town.
