tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66345423008489950822011-11-27T19:22:25.593-05:00islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comBlogger251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-80558372047813445542010-11-02T08:38:00.000-04:002010-11-22T08:54:28.472-05:00

Key West based Super Boat International, is holding it' 30th annual offshore powerboat racing event November 6th - 14th. If you can't make it down to Key West, races will be streamed live on Superboat.com. Race times are 10:00 am, 12:30pm and 2:00pm Wednesday 10th, Friday 12th and the final race Sunday 14th.National and international teams will compete to finish out the season for the national

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The theme for Fantasy Fest 2010 is "Habitat for Insanity," and the inhibitions-free festival will include more than 40 masquerade balls, costume contests, street fairs, and other events, including the famous weekend parade complete with floats and marchers wearing outrageous costumes that often leave little or nothing to the imagination.Key West Fantasy Fest October 22-31 2011. For more

islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-71643542050143071722010-09-01T10:14:00.001-04:002010-11-21T10:29:14.472-05:00

Up to 10,000 motorcyclists from across the United States are expected to travel one of country's most scenic highways to raise money for charity during the 38th annual Key West Poker Run, Sept. 16-19. The Overseas Highway (US 1) is a 113 mile road that connects Key West to mainland Florida, featuring 42 bridges with wide open water views.Bikers can register online at www.petersonsharley.com.

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Sections of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, a multiuse bicycle and pedestrian trail, have been improved as part of an ongoing project. When completed, the trail will provide a scenic corridor extending from Key Largo to Key West that will serve not only as a highway, but as a recreational greenway for hiking, running, bicycling, in-line skating, sightseeing, fishing and kayaking. View

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The annual Swim Around Key West, the only sanctioned, insured and US Coast Guard permitted race around Key West will take place June 12th. Long-distance swimmers will compete in a 12.5-mile open-water swim around the island of Key West. In addition to traversing the waters of the Atlantic and Gulf, swimmers will pass Key West landmarks including the Southernmost Point marker.Swimmers must provide

islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-13677718568074252392010-04-18T09:28:00.003-04:002010-06-18T10:08:58.199-04:00

More than 150 leading American songwriters will perform their hit songs and preview new ones during the 15th annual Better Angels Key West Songwriters Festival Wednesday 28th - May 2nd.The popular festival includes over 36 shows in relaxed audience friendly venues like island bars and clubs and resorts that allow music fans up-close access to music makers.Performances will include the Raul Malo

islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-42066235668384541682010-04-10T09:16:00.002-04:002010-06-18T10:08:53.870-04:00

The 15th annual "Taste of Key West" will take place 6-9 pm April 19th, and features a feast prepared the the island's top chefs.The showcase of culinary artistry will features “tastes” from more than 50 local restaurants. To complement the cuisine, fine wines from 100 vineyards and wineries are to be provided by Republic National Distributing Co.The one-night open-air event benefits the Florida

islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-11305946012227669182010-03-25T09:07:00.003-04:002010-06-18T10:08:46.295-04:00

Elite anglers from the U.S. and abroad will battle the mighty sailfish in Florida Keys waters during the 8th annual World Sailfish Championship, April 13-17.Key West's most prestigious tournament features 3 days of fishing, social and charity events, and participation from celebrities. According to tournament chairman and founder Chris King, the 2009 purse was more than $1 million and he expects

islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-78936503877406532952010-03-18T09:40:00.003-04:002010-06-18T10:08:41.525-04:00

The first annual Florida Keys Ocean Festival will take place in Key West this Saturday, at NOAA's Eco Discovery Center. The event will celebrate the marine environment of the Florida Keys. Free giveaways, special appearances, kids' games, prizes and drawings are just some of the highlights of the event, which takes place Saturday, March 27 at Truman Waterfront in Key West.The event will be fun

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Ernest Hemingway's Key West home, where the American author lived in the 1930s, has been designated a literary landmark.On March 14th a ceremony was held designating the site a Literary Landmark. The designation was given by a division of the American Library Association. Hemingway lived in the house from 1931 through 1939 and wrote many of his manuscripts in the property's second-story writing

islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-829341671916189542010-02-25T08:59:00.004-05:002010-06-18T10:08:30.329-04:00

The 45th Annual Old Island Days Art Festival features artists from all over the country and Canada who come to the southernmost island of Key West to showcase their art to enthusiastic locals and tourists this weekend.The event takes place In the "Old Town" section of Key West, on Whitehead Street from Green Street to Eaton Street and partly on Caroline Street. Here, the streets are lined with

islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-20740419596899807482010-02-18T08:52:00.002-05:002010-06-18T10:08:19.262-04:00

Fight Night in the Keys has 7 matches scheduled on March 20th in a harborfront ring at Mallory Square, highlighted by a 12-round fight for the WBC international heavyweight title featuring defending champion Odlanier Solis.The event is a Key West boxing tradition dating back to Ernest Hemingway’s presence on this subtropical island. In the 1930s, when he wasn’t writing, fishing or relaxing with

islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-8566285223661151202010-02-18T08:42:00.002-05:002010-06-18T10:08:13.945-04:00

Conch Harbor Marina and Retail Center, a multi-use destination marina facility, has been sold. The new owner,Conch Harbor Retail Center, LLC. is headed by Key West resident Craig Hunt.Conch Harbor's location and amenities make it a superior facility, not only in Key West, but also throughout the Florida Keys. "Conch Harbor's location and amenities make it a superior facility, not only in Key West

islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-45075707884597872732010-01-31T08:27:00.002-05:002010-06-18T10:08:07.594-04:00

Congratulations to Southernmost on the Beach Hotel, located at 508 South St. , Key West, for being named one of the top 10 best hotels in the U.S. for romance in TripAdvisor’s eighth annual Travelers’ Choice Awards.TripAdvisor’s online announcement of the award quoted a traveler who describes a previous Southernmost on the Beach vacation as “5 perfect nights in Key West.”Southernmost on the Beach

islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-2092101941259478722010-01-30T10:47:00.002-05:002010-01-30T10:50:17.940-05:00

This nationally recognized Craft Show brings over 100 fine and skilled craft artists to this beautiful historic area of Key West. Exhibitors will set up along Whitehead Street from Greene Street to Eaton, and on Caroline Street through the famous Presidential Gates into the beautiful Truman Annex. Visitors can leisurely browse the beautiful displays of pottery, fabric, glass, wood, jewelry and

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The festival celebrates Key West's lively culinary scene, indigenous ingredients and multifaceted flavors through gourmet galas and tastings, educational food and wine seminars and offbeat food-focused experiences. Festival highlights include a wacky afternoon of bowling with coconuts and Duval Uncorked, a stroll along Key West's Duval Street that stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic

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The 8th Annual Key West Boat Show & Nautical Market will be February 27-28th along the Truman Waterfront.The 1/4 long nautical market will have large selection of new and used boats from Florida Keys boat dealers as well as marine equipment, rods and reels, arts and crafts, and nautical clothing.Other scheduled attractions include live music, food and ice-cold beverages.Kids in attendance can

islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-34884653472554337442010-01-23T18:47:00.000-05:002010-01-23T18:47:03.478-05:00

"Florida Keys: Keys to Paradise" -- premieres Feb. 14 at 10 p.m. ET as part of a new series Features Extreme Climates and the People Who Call Them Home, hosted by Jim Cantore. The Show: The Florida Keys' beautiful waters, tropical climate and laid-back lifestyle can all be attributed to why people are attracted to the clusters of islands that make up the Keys. A garden variety of people from

islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-25531601773719357192009-12-31T23:47:00.006-05:002010-01-01T00:29:45.916-05:00

The Crowd At Bourbon Street Pub CNN Covering Key West CNN's John Zarrella Interviewing "Cher" "Sushi" Getting Ready Descend On The Big Red Shoe

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Key West isn't satisfied with just a ball drop. Instead there are 3 unique options to choose from. Or, celebrate conch style with unique versionsof the New Years Eve ball drop: 1. Conch shell drop at Sloppy Joe's on Duval St. 2. Red high heel shoe drop carrying drag queen Sushi at Bourbon Street Pub on Duval St. 3. Pirate wench drop from a tall ship mast at the Historic Seaport. CNN

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At noon today world famous Duval Street in Key West will be host to around 125 wiener dogs aka dachshunds, many of which will be wearing costumes. A supply wagon will follow the dogs with water, plastic bags for cleanup and transportation for dogs that get tired. The parade will be brief due to their short legs.

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There's no excuse to drive drunk. 1-800-AAA-HELP for a free tow. Alex's Towing will give you a free tow, through AAA. You do not have to be a AAA member to use it.

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Mary Ambroise, 39, of Key West, was the winner of the December 19, $13 million FLORIDA LOTTO jackpot. Ambroise chose the one-time, lump-sum payment for her winnings in the amount of $7,830,450.33. The winning FLORIDA LOTTO Quick Pick ticket was purchased at Tom Thumb, located at 5515 Overseas Highway in Marathon. The retailer received a bonus incentive of $35,000 for selling the jackpot-winning

islandbloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634542300848995082.post-68717794799234208882009-12-30T08:40:00.001-05:002009-12-31T12:17:08.617-05:00

Priceline.com  released its 6th annual list of top 50 destinations for ringing in the New Year. For the 5th year in a row, Las Vegas is the #1 spot. Florida cities that made the list are Ft Lauderdale, Miami, and Key West. To compile the list, priceline.com looked at a sampling of more than 30,000 Name Your Own Price(R) hotel room booking requests made by priceline.com customers for the New

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Key West’s Marquesa Hotel has won the 2009 Readers Choice Award in the category of  "Top Hotels: United States Small Hotels". The Marquesa is located on Fleming Street in the heart of Key West’s historic district. The small luxury hotel offers 27 rooms, 6 private cottages, 2 swimming pools set in lush gardens and the 50-seat Café Marquesa. The Marquesa has won other awards  including being

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