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Key West ranks just behind New York, New York; Maui, Hawaii; Las Vegas, Nevada; and New Orleans, Louisiana, as best destinations in the United States. It is one of three Florida cities on Tripadvisor’s roster of top 25 domestic destinations, with Orlando ranked 14th and Miami Beach at 18th.“Key West’s rebound as a popular vacation destination is a response to our wide open spaces, subtropical island breezes and abundance of water activities,” said Stacey Mitchell, director of the Florida Keys tourism council.
“Visitors seeking a nature-based respite from the stressors of everyday life can find it in organically socially distant experiences in our backcountry waters, legendary sunsets and bicycling through our lazy lanes and historic neighborhoods,” Mitchell added.
Describing Key West, Tripadvisor mused: “Does time ever pass in the Florida Keys? Everyone and everything in Key West seems to go at its own pace, right down to the ice melting slooooowly in your margarita glass.
“Of course, it’s not all limes and leisure — Key West is known as the ‘Winter White House’ because of its appeal to visiting U.S. presidents, and the island has been home to literary greats like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams,” Tripadvisor stated.
“The diving here is phenomenal, as is the kid-friendly Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center.”
The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park are cited as “don’t miss” attractions.
Established in 2002, Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards are the highest honor Tripadvisor bestows. The awards are based on millions of reviews and opinions from travelers around the world, reflecting “the best of the best” for service, quality and customer satisfaction, from hotels and accommodations to destinations, attractions, restaurants and experiences. Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winners are selected annually based on feedback from millions of Tripadvisor members.
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The Florida Keys and Key West is a 126 mile long string of Islands connected to South Florida by the scenic Overseas Highway; a road that suspends the traveller in a place that bridges the gap between sea and sky. In the Florida Keys you are a world away from the theme parks of central Florida, in a place that envelopes you with its warmth and beauty and grants you permission to shed the worries of the real world you just left behind! The turquoise blue waters that surrounds Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key and Key West is a treasure trove both above and below.
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17 Mar 23
Partner News
Michelle Nicole Lowe’s ‘Keys Traveler’ Cover Art Depicts 200 Years of Florida Keys HistoryFlorida Keys artist Michelle Nicole Lowe, whose family heritage in the island chain spans ...Read moreMichelle Nicole Lowe’s ‘Keys Traveler’ Cover Art Depicts 200 Years of Florida Keys History - News & announcementsFlorida Keys artist Michelle Nicole Lowe, whose family heritage in the island chain spans more than a century, painted the colorful cover image for the 2023 Keys Traveler, the annual visitor magazine produced by the Florida Keys tourism council that is primarily distributed at travel shows. This year’s Keys Traveler celebrates Monroe County’s 2023 bicentennial. A resident of Islamorada, Lowe has a Keys connection that dates back to her great-grandfather’s arrival at Key West over a century ago from the Bahamas’ Green Turtle Cay. That enduring tie to the 125-mile-long island chain and her love of the ocean influenced the artist’s creative vision for the original watercolor titled “Florida Keys — 200 Years of Paradise” reproduced on the magazine’s cover. Lowe’s design includes elements found on, over and under the aquamarine waters of the Keys. Henry Flagler’s historic Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad train crossing a distinctive arched bridge, Ernest Hemingway’s Key West home, a marlin jumping behind the famed author’s beloved fishing boat and images of a leaping bottlenose dolphin, the Alligator Reef Lighthouse and a setting sun comprise the top portion of the painting. “I love Keys history and am really honored to have painted this piece to commemorate 200 years of the Florida Keys,” Lowe said. “As a teenager, I spent many evenings in front of one of Flagler's old bridges like the one in my painting as the last sliver of sun went under the horizon. “It's awesome these bridges — a significant part of our Keys history — still exist,” added Lowe. Underneath the bridge arches, Lowe included a double-masted schooner and some of the underwater creatures she sees during frequent dive and snorkel trips in the waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Elkhorn coral provides habitat for yellowtail snapper along with a hogfish and Florida lobster, while a sea turtle swims by. At the center is a queen conch shell, the iconic symbol of the Keys. Digital editions of the 2023 Keys Traveler are available for download at fla-keys.com/brochures-newsletters. Lowe’s artwork can be seen at the Michelle Nicole Lowe Gallery at 81904 Overseas Highway in Islamorada. Celebratory 200th anniversary activities are to begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 25, with the "200 Years of Paradise Kick-off Concert" at Key West’s Coffee Butler Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront Park. The program is to combine live music by noted regional entertainers Howard Livingston and Nick Norman, the showing of segments from South Florida PBS’ new documentary titled “The Florida Keys: 200 Years of Paradise,” and drone “fireworks” with some 250 drones illuminating the sky. Additional Keys 200 event information can be found at fla-keys.com/keys200. -
01 Mar 23
Partner News
‘The Florida Keys: 200 Years of Paradise’ to Debut Nationally March 1“The Florida Keys: 200 Years of Paradise, ” an hourlong television documentary that explores ...Read more‘The Florida Keys: 200 Years of Paradise’ to Debut Nationally March 1 - News & announcements“The Florida Keys: 200 Years of Paradise, ” an hourlong television documentary that explores the history of the continental United States’ southernmost island chain, is set to debut on many Public Broadcasting Service channels across the U.S. beginning March 1. Produced by South Florida PBS, the documentary’s nationwide airing coincides with the Florida Keys’ bicentennial year. The Florida Legislature established Monroe County, encompassing the entire 125-mile-long string of islands, on July 3, 1823. During the program, viewers journey through the region’s dramatic history as told through the eyes of residents who live and interpret that history every day. Topics include the Keys’ booms and busts, industries such as shipwreck salvage, cultural and artistic expression, sport fishing, community leaders, natural disasters and renewal, environmental conservation and the legacy of Black pioneers. Commentary from Florida Keys historians and others introduces viewers to the human side of the island chain’s two centuries of history, giving the story a deeply personal resonance. Viewers should check local listings for scheduled air dates and times. The program is supported by Badia Spices Inc. and The Florida Keys & Key West tourism council. Documentary information Florida Keys visitor information: fla-keys.com or 1-800-FLA-KEYS -
08 Feb 23
NEWS
Florida Keys tourism preps for bicentennial celebrationFlorida Keys tourism is set to celebrate the bicentennial of the island chain throughout 2023. ...Read moreFlorida Keys tourism preps for bicentennial celebration - News & announcementsFlorida Keys tourism is set to celebrate the bicentennial of the island chain throughout 2023. The revelry kicks off with a concert and drone show in Key West on March 25. The concert and other activities salute the 200th anniversary of the Florida legislature's founding of Monroe County. Other Florida Keys tourism events recognize the anniversary and showcase' two centuries of history. The March 25 festivities combine live music, a Keys history presentation and a drone fireworks show. Local musician Nick Norman opens the celebration. A 250-strong drone fireworks display is scheduled to cap the evening's entertainment. "The Florida Keys that our visitors experience today are built on the unique history we're celebrating," said Craig Cates, mayor of Monroe County." Other 200th anniversary events include Naval Air Station Key West's Air Spectacular, a sea-to-table dinner set in Islamorada, artists and coral restoration initiatives; and Bicentennial Day festivities and fireworks. There will also be the world's largest Key lime pie. -
16 Dec 22
NEWS
What’s new in the Florida KeysThis winter the Florida Keys continue to spotlight sustainability with coral restoration programs. Resorts showcase ...Read moreWhat’s new in the Florida Keys - News & announcementsThis winter the Florida Keys continue to spotlight sustainability with coral restoration programs. Resorts showcase their offerings to accommodate friends, family and small groups with added villa and stand-alone cottage-style units. In 2023, heritage activities are planned to celebrate Monroe County's 200th anniversary, focusing on the history and culture of the Keys and it's place in Florida's history. "Florida Keys & Key West 200" events are to commemorate the Florida Legislature's July 3, 1823, establishment of Monroe County as Florida's sixth county. In addition, Naval Air Station Key West is to celebrate its own bicentennial with the Southernmost Air Spectacular featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Keys Parks At Everglades National Park, the all-new 24-unit Flamingo Lodge & Restaurant is slated to open in early 2023. Under construction using modified shipping containers, the lodge offers 24 units with kitchenettes including studios and one- to two-bedroom suites fronting Florida Bay. The park's fully renovated pink Guy Bradley Visitor Center with interactive exhibits, a gift shop and expansive views overlooking Florida Bay also is scheduled to open in spring. Twenty furnished eco-tents offer glamping-style camping. The park — the nation's largest subtropical wilderness and the continental United States' third-largest national park at 2,400 square miles — celebrated its 75th anniversary Dec. 3 in Monroe County's Flamingo area, a 50-minute drive from the park's South Florida entrance in Homestead. nps.gov/ever or flamingoeverglades.com/flamingo-lodge-restaurant . Keys Attractions In Key Largo, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's third land-based Keys coral nursery is now open for complimentary public tours for 12 participants. Tours are scheduled Fridays at 10 a.m. at Reefhouse Resort & Marina. Reservations can be made at mote.org/KeyLargo. Mote — raising brain, star and branching corals both onshore and offshore — outplants coral along the entirety of the Florida Keys reef tract. Key Largo efforts are focused on Carysfort, Grecian Rocks and French reefs. A separate Mote satellite land-based coral nursery is located at Bud 'N Mary's Marina in Islamorada, with public tours available Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Reservations can be made at mote.org/Islamorada. At the Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration on Summerland Key, Mote offers public tours Tuesdays at 10 a.m. with required reservations. Visit mote.org In Marathon, Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters has a new exhibit with a Cassiopeia, or moon jellyfish, habitat located between the coral and predator reef tank viewing windows. Guided in-water experiences include a Coral Reef encounter where guests can snorkel or dive with over 2,000 fish and feed sharks or other predators through a window, Stingray Cove where guests get into the water to interact with stingrays, and a Big Shark Bay encounter where participants pet and feed an adult nurse shark. A mangrove lagoon features 50 different species of local fish including tarpon, queen angelfish, parrotfish, barracuda, goliath grouper and bonnethead sharks. Visit floridakeysaquariumencounters.com In Marathon, the dog-friendly Salty Pup Adventures enables visitors to spend time on the water with their dogs (under 40 pounds) on a 27-foot catamaran-style vessel with Yamaha engines. The World Cat 270 SD offers spacious lounge seating at the bow, bench seating at the stern and is equipped with a large ladder for easy access to and from the water. Excursions include a two-hour sunset, four- and six-hour sandbar, four- and six-hour snorkel and sandbar, and six-hour island getaway tours from Marathon Sailfish Marina. Visit saltypupadventures.com In Key West's Truman Waterfront Park, the redesigned Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays. The state-of-the-art family-friendly facility offers contemporary new exhibits that highlight Florida Keys mangrove habitats and allow interaction with life-size mangrove branches. Visitors can "dive" into the Keys' coral reef with immersive digital interactives, audio and tactile objects, and also explore maritime heritage. The freestanding main exhibit focuses on the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, while other exhibits include a colorful light-filled aquarium showcasing coral restoration, the shipwrecks of the Florida Keys Shipwreck Trail and an interactive paddleboard experience. Visit floridakeys.noaa.gov/eco_discovery.html In Key West, Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe has opened a 1,600-square-foot store at 335 Duval St. that includes a full kitchen used for demonstrations. As well as signature Key lime pies, Kermit's Key lime products include doggie treats, fresh juice, cookies, candy, sauces, and relish. -
22 Aug 22
Partner News
Creative Costumes and Cartoon Chaos to Color Key West’s Fantasy FestRevelers can express their creativity by donning dazzling costumes during the annual Fantasy Fest ...Read moreCreative Costumes and Cartoon Chaos to Color Key West’s Fantasy Fest - News & announcementsRevelers can express their creativity by donning dazzling costumes during the annual Fantasy Fest celebration in Key West. Set for Friday, Oct. 21, through Sunday, Oct. 30, the 2022 festival is themed “Cult Classics & Cartoon Chaos.” Several dozen masquerade parties, quirky costume contests, live music and theater shows, and themed events are scheduled during the 10-day festival, culminating in a lavish grand parade featuring massive motorized floats and elaborately costumed marching groups. Participants are encouraged to draw costume ideas from the festival theme, portraying characters inspired by favorite cartoons and television or film productions with a cult following. Influences might include animated offerings like “Family Guy” or Hollywood classics like “Mad Max” or “Pulp Fiction.” Events begin Friday, Oct. 21, with the “Thanks for the Memories” Royal Coronation Ball to crown the festival king and queen, held at the Truman Waterfront’s Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Key West’s Caribbean roots are celebrated that weekend with Friday and Saturday’s family-friendly Goombay street party in historic Bahama Village. Subsequent festival highlights include Wednesday’s Pet Masquerade, where costumed dogs, cats, birds and more prance across the stage at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Contestants in the engaging antics might dress as Scooby Doo and his cohorts, cartoon feline Garfield, a flock of Angry Birds or even Wallace and Gromit of British film fame. Thursday brings the lavish Headdress Ball, also to be held at the amphitheater, featuring prizes for the best masks and headdresses. Typically sporting feathers, glitter and glitzy accessories, many entries tower above their wearers’ heads in a fine display of design artistry. The cartoon chaos takes to the streets Friday, Oct. 28, during the Captain Morgan Masquerade March. A favorite of Florida Keys residents and visitors, the march features vividly costumed participants promenading from Key West’s Frances Street to an after-party at the Green Parrot Bar, 601 Whitehead St. Other festival standouts include the mini-but-mighty “Smallest Parade in the Universe,” tutu and toga parties, multigenre musical salutes, themed costume contests and the fun-filled Fantasy Market at Truman Waterfront Park. Saturday night, Oct. 29, tens of thousands of spectators are expected to line Key West’s Whitehead and Duval streets for the spectacular Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade. A procession of large-scale decorated floats, exotic marching groups and fantastically costumed characters, the parade displays the freewheeling creativity that has colored the festival for more than 40 years. -
21 Mar 22
Partner News
What’s New in the Florida Keys & Key West for Spring 2022Springtime in the Florida Keys & Key West is easy and breezy, with weather ...Read moreWhat’s New in the Florida Keys & Key West for Spring 2022 - News & announcementsSpringtime in the Florida Keys & Key West is easy and breezy, with weather that’s ideal for all types of outdoor activities on and in the water and in the Keys’ scenic wide-open spaces. As sustainability remains a priority with restoration and preservation of the Keys’ fragile environment and natural resources, plans for a new satellite land-based coral nursery are underway to expand Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s resilience-focused coral restoration efforts in the Upper Keys.In the Middle Keys, a new 60-person visitor tram, to run along the newly reopened 2.2-mile span of the Old Seven Mile Bridge, or “Old Seven,” is soon to be operational to take visitors to historic Pigeon Key, the tiny island nestled beneath. The landmark old bridge parallels the Florida Keys Overseas Highway.
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Keys Accommodations
In Key Largo, the former Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort is now the 153-unit Reefhouse Resort & Marina, an Opal Collection resort portfolio member. Located on 17 acres overlooking Blackwater Sound, Reefhouse Resort and Marina includes traditional and two-bedroom suite-style accommodations, a private beach, on-site marina and dive shop. Amenities include By the Bay Spa, a 24-hour fitness center, pool, poolside Flipper's Bar, Breezer’s Tiki Bar and Gus' Grille for all-day dining in a waterfront setting with outdoor covered patio. The property also features 50,000 square feet of indoor and private outdoor space for gatherings of up to 200 guests. Its on-site Key Largo Conference Center offers seating for 250. Reefhouse Resort & Marina is located at 103800 Overseas Highway. Visit ReefhouseKeyLargo.com or call 305-453-0000.
In Islamorada, Chesapeake Beach Resort has completed extensive resort room renovations. It offers 52 total rooms and suites including 32 oceanfront and 20 standard rooms, each with balconies; two pools, beach bar and sandy beach venue for weddings, events, family reunions and corporate retreats. Also fully renovated is the resort lobby, with a newly added gift shop. The property is adding 13 villas by July 1 and a Tiki bar. Kayaks, paddleboards and fishing rods are available for rent; a boat ramp and dock are to open this summer. It’s located at 83409 Overseas Highway. Visit chesapeake-resort.com or call 305-664-4662.
In Islamorada, Sun Outdoors is expanding its presence in the Keys with its third RV resort, the new 12-acre Sun Outdoors Islamorada RV, scheduled to open by late 2022 at 87425 Old Highway #1. Included are to be 82 RV sites, heated pool, private boat dock with rental slips, workout center, sunning beach area and Tiki hut. Sun Outdoors also owns Sun Outdoors Key Largo, the former Riptide RV Resort & Marina at 97680 Overseas Highway, with six motel rooms, two efficiencies and 12 vacation rental units and 35 full hookup sites. Sun Outdoors Marathon, the former Pelican RV Resort & Marina at 59151 Overseas Highway, has 16 full hook-up RV sites, seven motel rooms, three efficiencies, 11 vacation rentals and 300 feet of waterfront. The three properties are pet-friendly and welcome all ages. Visit sunoutdoors.com and soislamorada.com or call 888-886-2477.
On Duck Key, the 60-acre Hawks Cay Resort, a AAA Four-Diamond Award and Preferred Hotel Group Lifestyle Collection member, is using six robots to assist with patron service at its casual waterfront Angler & Ale marina restaurant. The robots support food and beverage team members by serving prepared meals and returning dishes to the kitchen, enabling the resort to put team members in guest-facing positions. The property also is using robots to vacuum and sweep guest corridors and event meeting spaces on a timed schedule, and to sanitize solid floor surfaces, dispensing a cleaning solution and wiping the floors. Hawks Cay is billed as the largest resort in the Florida Keys. Visit hawkscayresort.com or call 855-395-5539.
Ever slept in an Airstream RV? In Marathon, Coconut Cay RV Resort and Marina, adjacent to Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, features minimum three-night stays in two Airstreams — named Betty and Delia — with outdoor seating area, picnic table, two chairs, mat and gas grill. Priced from $239 per night, the Airstreams are stocked with hotel-quality linens, plush towels, cookware, a dishwasher, coffee maker and gourmet coffee. “Betty” sleeps two adults and one or two small children, while “Delia” sleeps up to three adults and two small children. Coconut Cay Resort and Marina has 24-hour security cameras, boat slips for rent, a dog walk area, laundry facility, outdoor pool, showers, sunset beach and kayak and bicycle rentals. Opened in 2020, Coconut Cay is located at 7200 Aviation Blvd. Visit staysublime.com/coconut-cay-rv-resort-marina or call 260-782-5463.
In Marathon, Isla Bella Beach Resort has unveiled its new Polynesian-inspired restaurant, Mahina at Isla Bella Beach Resort, with upscale Pacific Rim cuisine flavored with Japanese, Korean, Polynesian and Micronesian influences. Fare highlights include squid ink linguine, Ahi tuna poke, lobster-crusted mahi-mahi with macadamia nut orange brown butter, and a 14-ounce Kurabota pork chop marinated for 24 hours in Thai herbs. Mahina's dining is influenced by easy access to fresh local Florida Keys seafood and ambiance of the resort's oceanfront dining. Mahina seats 34 inside, 64 on the patio, and 60 on its sand area; dinner reservations are encouraged. The venue is on-site at 1 Knights Key Blvd. Visit islabellabeachresort.com/dining/mahina/ or call 786-638-8106.
In Key West, the 6-acre 293-room Southernmost Beach Resort at 1319 Duval St. has unveiled a $15 million renovation to its exterior facade, breezeways and guest rooms. Rooms are accented with warm sand tones and muted nautical blue shades. The resort features three pools, three al fresco bars, signature oceanfront restaurant Southernmost Beach Café, full-service spa offering beachside massages, cabanas, beach access and a secluded tanning pier. The resort's lobby and the Pineapple Pool and Bar are also refurbished. The Guesthouses at Southernmost Beach Resort — which include 50 units in the adjacent Avalon and Duval Gardens properties acquired by Southernmost Beach Resort in 2021 — and the resort’s on-site La Mer and Dewey buildings are slated for renovations in 2023. Visit SouthernmostBeachResort.com or call 800-354-4455.
Keys Landmarks
In the Middle Keys, visitors and residents are once again cycling, walking, running, rollerblading and watching sunrises and sunsets along a section of the famed Old Seven Mile Bridge that parallels the Florida Keys Overseas Highway. A 2.2-mile span of the bridge nicknamed "Old Seven" reopened to pedestrian recreation in January after a renovation that began in 2017. The landmark structure was originally the centerpiece of railroad magnate Henry Flagler's Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad, which debuted in 1912 and connected the Keys with each other and mainland Florida for the first time. The 2.2-mile section serves as the gateway to Pigeon Key, a tiny island nestled beneath the old bridge that was once home to about 400 workers constructing the railroad. A 60-passsenger visitor tram is scheduled to be operational by May to run along the historic span taking visitors to Pigeon Key. The tram is to feature a locomotive front and two 30-passenger coaches. The modern-day Seven Mile Bridge (actually 6.79 miles long) marks its 40th birthday May 24 as one of the world’s longest segmental bridges. Visit pigeonkey.net or call 305-743-5999.
Keys Parks
The new Flamingo Lodge & Restaurant in Everglades National Park, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, continues its construction from modified and enhanced shipping containers to be connected by a boardwalk. The new facilities are to open later this year in the park’s Flamingo area on mainland Monroe County, about a 40-minute drive from the park’s entrance. The 24-unit lodge is to offer one- and two-bedroom suites with kitchenettes and balcony fronting Florida Bay, and include studios and those with accessibility. The new indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar is to be open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A new Flamingo Visitor Center also is under construction. Everglades National Park is to culminate its 75th anniversary Dec. 6. Visit flamingoeverglades.com/flamingo-lodge-restaurant or call 855-708-2207.
Keys Environment
Mote Maine Laboratory & Aquarium is developing a satellite land-based coral nursery — the first in Key Largo and Mote’s third land-based nursery in the Keys — at Reefhouse Resort & Marina, formerly the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort at 103800 Overseas Highway. The new facility will expand Mote’s land-based resilience-focused coral restoration efforts to the Upper Keys. It’s expected to be operational by summer with capacity of 20,000 coral fragments. Permits for additional Upper Keys underwater nurseries are pending. Mote’s second satellite land-based coral nursery, unveiled in May 2021, is at Bud ‘N Mary’s marina in Islamorada. Through a partnership with I.CARE, that mission is to transplant brain, star and branching corals raised both onshore and offshore by Mote to reefs off Islamorada. Mote has outplanted more than 140,000 coral fragments, with a 90 percent average survival rate, on Florida’s Coral Reef. In addition, thousands of corals are growing at Mote’s land-based nurseries on Summerland Key and Islamorada and in two underwater Lower Keys coral nurseries. The Lower Keys’ Mote Marine Laboratory’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration is based on Summerland Key. Visit mote.org or call 305-745-2729.
Keys Attractions
In Key West, the Old Island Restoration Foundation’s Oldest House Museum and Gardens has completed a full outdoor garden redesign and renovation that began in April 2021. The garden now includes 13,000 square feet of subtropical foliage, meandering gravel paths and brick walkways. It can accommodate up to 120 seated diners or 300 for a cocktail party, event or wedding. On-site, the Oldest House Museum is Key West’s most historic home, dating back to 1829. A new fire suppression system, designed to protect and preserve the historic largely wooden structure, was recently completed. Located at 322 Duval St., the property is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Visit oirf.org or oldesthousekeywest.com or call 305-294-9501.
The Key West City Commission has approved a plan to revitalize and redesign the island city’s famed Mallory Square, known worldwide for its nightly sunset celebrations. The Sunset Celebration/Mallory Square Master Plan includes upgrading the space into a public plaza for outdoor activities with enhanced landscaping, lighting, signage and seating, new sunshades and outdoor performance space at the Waterfront Playhouse theater. Planning firm Sasaki of Watertown, Massachusetts, in its written proposal, said Mallory Square “should be a flexible, vibrant public hub for arts, events and play.”
In Key West’s Truman Waterfront Park, the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, currently closed but scheduled to reopen fully by late 2022, is planning to showcase a freestanding main exhibit focusing on the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary through multiple videos and hands-on interactive activities. Another exhibit is to highlight Florida Keys mangroves and allow visitors to crawl and climb through life-like mangrove branches. Visit floridakeys.noaa.gov/eco_discovery.html or call 305-809-4750.
Keys Tours
In Marathon Captain Pip's Marina & Hideaway has a new snorkeling boat, Island Spirit, offering all-day excursion trips, first heading to Sombrero Lighthouse for a snorkel, then off to Money Key for lunch and relaxing, for eight to 19 passengers. The tiny Money Key has appeared in several movies, including "License to Kill," "True Lies," "2 Fast 2 Furious," and "Mission: Impossible III." At Captain Pip's, resort overnight accommodations include 10 guest rooms, 10 one-bedroom apartments, seven two-bedroom apartments and seven efficiency units. Captain Pip’s, with a fleet of 20 rental boats, also offers parasailing and jet skis, kayaks and paddleboards for rent. It's located at 1480 Overseas Highway. Visit captainpips.com or call 305-743-4403.
Keys Boating
On Stock Island Bluesail Vacation Yachts & Sailing Academy announces a new sailing training program, The Boat Owner Master Class. The training is bundled into three weeklong sessions. The program offers customized and private clinics for each student or family to educate new boat owners or those awaiting the delivery of a new boat to improve overall seamanship and to accommodate insurance underwriter requirements for on-the-water experiences. The assessment tools used in this program are verified by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators via the American National Standards Institute. Training clinics also are conducted aboard vessels that have passed U.S. Coast Guard examinations for meeting safety requirements. Visit bluesailcharter.com or call 813-601-5243.
Keys Marinas
Dallas-based Suntex Marina Investors LLC has acquired Garrison Bight Marina in Key West and Caloosa Cove Marina in Islamorada. The full-service Garrison Bight Marina consists of 17 wet slips and 227 dry slips, indoor and outdoor storage, a fuel dock, ship store, Yamaha motor sales and service center and waterside dining at Thai Island. Renovations are planned for the Garrison Bight dock and offices. Caloosa Cove Marina’s amenities include 32 wet slips accommodating boats up to 50 feet long, 88 dry slips, a general store and gas station, the on-site Caloosa Cove Resort with suite accommodations and Habanos Oceanfront Dining restaurant serving Cuban cuisine. The Suntex Keys marina portfolio also includes the 74-slip Faro Blanco Resort Marina, accommodating vessels between 35 and 140 feet long. Marina guests have use of Faro Blanco Resort’s amenities. Visit suntexmarinas.com or call 972-789-1400.
Florida Keys visitor information: fla-keys.com or 1-800-FLA-KEYS
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01 Nov 21
NEWS
Florida Keys gearing up for return of foreign touristsWith travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international visitors to the US set to be lifted ...Read moreFlorida Keys gearing up for return of foreign tourists - News & announcementsWith travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international visitors to the US set to be lifted next week, the Florida Keys tourism council is ready to welcome back foreign visitors. Tourism leaders are ready to showcase the island destination's outdoor wide-open spaces, water activities and enhanced accommodations after a long pause. "A visit to the Florida Keys… it's like popping the cork on a bottle of champagne," said Stacey Mitchell, director of the Keys tourism council, in a video greeting highlighting 'healing properties of backcountry waters.' The Keys continue to experience a steady decline in Covid cases, said Bob Eadie, the Florida Department of Health's regional administrator, and it has one of Florida's highest rates of fully vaccinated residents. The Keys, a 125-mile-long island chain at the southern tip of the Florida peninsula, are connected to the mainland and each other by the Florida Keys Overseas Highway. Vacationers can enjoy adventures in Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key and the Lower Keys as well as Key West. The last island in the contiguous Keys, Key West also is accessible via nonstop flights from several major US cities. "The advantage of the Florida Keys is that we're spread out," said Dr. Mark Whiteside, the health department's regional medical director. "Over 100 miles and you have plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy." Watch the video -
06 Oct 21
TRAINING | COMPETITION
Key Lime Academy Your Source for “Edutainment”Like the destination itself, Key Lime Academy has been designed to educate, inspire and entertain ...Read moreKey Lime Academy Your Source for “Edutainment” - News & announcementsLike the destination itself, Key Lime Academy has been designed to educate, inspire and entertain while unveiling all of what the Florida Keys has to offer. Similar to the Overseas Highway, Key Lime Academy is visually stimulating and allows navigators to travel through the modules at their own pace. Along the way, you will meet a diverse group of local personalities who will introduce themselves through a series of short videos. A few short quizzes will test your retention of Florida Keys facts, and a completion rate of 80% or greater will award you a Certificate of Completion. You may print and frame this keepsake and show your Conch Republic spirit with pride! As a graduate of Key Lime Academy, you will have access to our Suggested Itineraries; a series of vacation ideas written by locals offering insider tips on attractions, photo ops, restaurants and places worth discovering. But be careful — chances are these suggestions will inspire your own visit to the Florida Keys sometime very soon. Let’s get started! -
21 Sep 21
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Hidden Foodie Favorites Flavor the Florida Keys & Key WestIn the Florida Keys & Key West, fresh seafood is a must for just about ...Read moreHidden Foodie Favorites Flavor the Florida Keys & Key West - News & announcementsIn the Florida Keys & Key West, fresh seafood is a must for just about every meal and, with the abundance of fish and seafood in Keys waters, it’s no wonder the island chain’s indigenous cuisine relies on it. Keys restaurants range from gourmet hotspots to dockside seafood “shacks” and trendy food trucks where guests can choose from a wide variety of options. Many excellent restaurants along the historic Florida Keys Overseas Highway provide tasty temptations. But if diners venture into less-explored areas, the possibilities become virtually endless. Local fisherman offloading their catches, boats creaking along the dock, pelicans looking for treats, lobster traps neatly stacked and fishing nets being prepared all set the scene for a delicious meal at The Backyard Café at Key Largo Fisheries. This 50-year-old spot remains family-operated with the third generation working the business. Key Largo Fisheries was opened in 1972 and has blossomed into the full-fledged wholesale, retail and cafe emporium it is today. Fresh locally caught seafood is on the menu at this working waterfront eatery. Diners can enjoy stone crab claws (when in season of course), Florida lobster, shrimp, snapper and more. Whether it’s lightly grilled in a delicious sandwich or battered and fried on a platter, the freshness of Florida seafood comes through — and diners might even run into the fisherman who caught their meal. Continuing south to Islamorada leads visitors to another local favorite: Bad Boy Burrito. Located off the highway, it’s a worthwhile excursion for people seeking authentic Mexican food combined with fresh local seafood. Standouts include Cayo Hueso Fish Tacos, grilled local fresh fish served on handmade corn tortillas with special verde sauce and a choice of toppings, and Baja Fish Tacos, fried local fish served on flour tortillas with freshly made pico de gallo and chipotle mayonnaise. Meat lovers can sample one of Bad Boy’s signature burritos with either pork carnitas, ground Kobe beef or skirt steak complete with a choice of toppings. Patrons can pair their meal with a refreshing watermelon agua fresca or limeade. The emporium has been featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” — and as show host Guy Fieri can attest, a visit to Bad Boy is well worth it. Hidden away on the Boot Key Harbor Waterway in Marathon stands the Chiki Tiki Bar & Grille at Burdines Waterfront. Locals who frequent the restaurant just call it “Burdines” and its reasonable prices and delicious food make it a popular stop. The Chiki Tiki is up a flight of stairs, which means diners can enjoy a lovely breeze and a great view of the Florida Keys’ famous sunsets. Delectable dishes include fresh dolphin (mahi-mahi) sandwiches, certified Angus beef burgers and the signature tower of fries. And while Key lime pie can be found on almost every menu, the Chiki Tiki’s version is fried! Rolled in a tortilla and then deep fried, this unexpected take on Key lime pie keeps locals and visitors alike coming back for more. Journey further south into the Big Pine and Lower Keys region and discover an oasis tucked away just off the highway. Kiki’s Sandbar Bar & Grille is an easygoing beachfront eatery doling out pub grub and seafood favorites. Attractions include a patio, boat dock and beachside seating. A locals’ hangout and popular wedding locale, Kiki’s serves up blackened shrimp tacos, a grilled snapper filet sandwich and other down-home Keys favorites. Anglers coming in from a day of fishing can have the chef cook their catch and grab an ice-cold refreshment. Kiki’s also offers nightly live music in a relaxed, pet-friendly and laid-back atmosphere. Rounding out the list of foodie favorites is Pepe’s Café in Key West. The oldest restaurant on the island (a Cuban fisherman opened the place in 1909), Pepe’s is worth a visit for the history alone — though it’s the food that keeps people coming back again and again. The restaurant serves everything from mouthwatering classic breakfasts that include hearty omelets, pancakes and homemade granola to burgers and blackened fish sandwiches at lunch and juicy pork chops and steaks for dinner. The eatery’s motto is “a fairly good place, for quite a long while,” but that’s far too unassuming to describe a visit to Pepe’s. With a range of options for even the most discerning diner, it’s easy to see why taking the road less traveled in the Florida Keys can lead to some truly outstanding culinary experiences. Bon appétit! Or Buen provecho! -
18 Feb 21
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Tripadvisor Names Key West Among Top Five U.S. Destinations for 2021Tripadvisor has named Key West among the five most popular domestic destinations in its 2021 ...Read moreTripadvisor Names Key West Among Top Five U.S. Destinations for 2021 - News & announcementsTripadvisor has named Key West among the five most popular domestic destinations in its 2021 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards.
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05 Feb 21
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Name Announced for Key West Airport’s Coronavirus-Fighting RobotA name was announced Friday for a coronavirus-fighting robot that disinfects interior spaces of Key ...Read moreName Announced for Key West Airport’s Coronavirus-Fighting Robot - News & announcementsA name was announced Friday for a coronavirus-fighting robot that disinfects interior spaces of Key West International Airport following an online contest that attracted 1,000 entries — its maximum limit — in about six hours.
“R2Key2” was chosen by a committee of Florida Keys officials from a dozen finalists. The name salutes both fictional robots and the unit’s Keys location.Key West International was among the United States’ first airports to implement one of the unique robots, debuting it in December. The unit emits high-intensity ultraviolet UV-C wavelength light designed to remove 99.9 percent of harmful airborne and surface pathogens including the novel coronavirus. The nearly 6-foot-tall robot patrols the terminal and other interior spaces during nighttime hours after the airport closes to the public. It even plays music while making its rounds. “R2Key2” was submitted by Chelsea Atkins of Bat Cave, North Carolina. The “name the robot” contest, staged Jan. 14, was part of the Florida Keys tourism council’s initiative to promote directives and safety protocols in place in the Keys to combat COVID-19, including mandatory masking requirements. “While naming the robot is lighthearted in its nature, what we really are concerned about, and make a priority here in the Florida Keys, is protecting the health of our residents and our tourists,” said Keys Mayor Michelle Coldiron, who helped judge submissions and is also a tourism council board member. “The robot is now keeping the Key West International Airport cleaner and safer for all who come through the Florida Keys.” “R2Key2” moves around the airport autonomously when people are not present, since the light it emits during the active disinfection cycle is intense — and supplements other cleanliness and passenger protection practices. It can disinfect the entire interior space in approximately 2.5 hours. Atkins won a Key West vacation that includes two airline certificates on JetBlue and accommodations at The Gates Hotel Key West for three nights. The prize also includes attraction passes from the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, Historic Tours of America and Sebago Watersports. Other judges included Richard Strickland, the island chain’s airports’ director, and Bob Eadie, the director of the Keys’ state health office. -
14 Dec 20
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Winter in the Florida Keys & Key West Ushers in Sunny, Breezy Outdoor ExperiencesFLORIDA KEYS — Winter may bring snowy or freezing weather to many U.S. locations, but ...Read moreWinter in the Florida Keys & Key West Ushers in Sunny, Breezy Outdoor Experiences - News & announcementsFLORIDA KEYS — Winter may bring snowy or freezing weather to many U.S. locations, but the 125-mile-long Florida Keys island chain ushers in subtropical warmth and a variety of outdoor and cultural activities for visitors.
Keys resorts continue to undergo rebranding, renovations and expansions, adding suites for families that allow social distancing while reconnecting with loved ones.New seasonal winter flights into Key West include daily nonstop service from Houston on United Airlines, and daily service from Boston, Orlando and Tampa on American Airlines. Aztec Airways has new service from Fort Lauderdale. In Key West, masks are mandated everywhere outside of a lodging establishment or residence. Throughout all other areas of the Keys, everyone must carry a facial covering for immediate use to be worn inside businesses and outdoors when 6 feet of social distancing is not possible. Masks may be removed for eating or drinking. Visitor venues, attractions and resorts throughout the Keys have enhanced sanitization and safety measures. For comprehensive COVID-19 visitor guidelines, visit fla-keys.com. Among what’s new: Keys Visitor Health Protection A coronavirus-fighting robot is to begin patrolling Key West International Airport’s interior spaces after hours beginning Tuesday, Dec. 15. The robot emits high-intensity ultraviolet UV-C wavelength light that kills harmful pathogens in the air and on surfaces. The ultraviolet disinfection robot, developed by UVD Robots, is designed to remove 99.9% of pathogens including coronavirus. Key West International Airport is among the first airports in the United States to acquire one of the sophisticated units that provides nonchemical disinfection, according to a manufacturer’s representative. The equipment’s acquisition was motivated by a desire to augment the airport’s other cleanliness and passenger protection practices to safeguard against coronavirus, said Richard Strickland, director of airports for the Keys’ Monroe County. The robot can move around the airport autonomously, while a human operator is to ensure people are away from spaces it will sanitize and monitors its progress via a smart tablet. The robot’s autonomous operation is vital, since the light it emits during the active disinfection cycle is so intense it can only be used after hours when people are not present. For further safety, a sensor will shut the light down if a human presence is detected to protect people from UV-C exposure. Officials said the robot can disinfect the entire airport’s interior spaces in approximately 2.5 hours. Visit Key West International Airport at eyw.com. Keys Accommodations In Marathon, the 16-acre waterfront Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club, with 125 rooms and a 73-slip marina accommodating vessels up to 120 feet, has been acquired by EOS Investors LLC, which describes it as an “amenity-rich, destination resort.” EOS also owns the nearby Isla Bella Beach Resort. Faro Blanco’s amenities include the 199-seat Lighthouse Grill with expansive waterfront views, two swimming pools, bar, market, fitness center, on-site watersports and fishing charters, and more than 11,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. The resort’s on-site landmark Faro Blanco Lighthouse has guided guests by land and sea since the 1950s. Visit faroblancoresort.com or call 305-743-1234. The historic Casa Marina Key West, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, celebrates its 100th anniversary on New Year’s Eve as the final project of industrialist Henry M. Flagler, founder of the Florida Keys East Coast Railroad that stretched from the Florida mainland to Key West. Casa Marina opened on New Year’s Eve 1920 as Key West’s most glamorous resort . It was converted into U.S. Navy office headquarters from 1942-1946 and was commandeered by the U.S. military during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Notable guests have included Ernest Hemingway, Rita Hayworth and other famous Keys visitors. Today the landmark resort, beloved by locals and visitors, offers 311 rooms and suites, two private pools, a large private beach and the island’s largest space for meetings and weddings with 11,000 square feet indoors and outdoors. Amenities include Spa al Mare; Flagler’s Ballroom, serving daily breakfast; and the outdoor Sun Sun Beach Bar & Grill with lunch, dinner and “toes in the sand” dining options. Visit casamarinaresort.com or call 305-296-3535. In Key West, the 219-room Kimpton Key West collection is adding its fourth and fifth Old Town boutique-style resorts. Ridley House (the former Cypress House Inn) at 601 Caroline St., ideal for honeymooners and VIPs, is to open March 15. Ella’s Cottages at 811 Simonton St., for groups and extended stays, opened Nov. 15. Recently unveiled are the 44-room Fitch Lodge, 1030 Eaton St.; the 45-unit Lighthouse Hotel, 902 Whitehead St.; and the 85-room Winslow’s Bungalows, 725 Truman Ave., named after artist Winslow Homer and the collection’s largest property with three pools. Each pet-friendly resort has continental breakfasts, complimentary bikes, hammocks and its own pool. Visit kimptonkeywest.com or call 877-219-4500. The new boutique Capitana Key West — one of the closest properties on North Roosevelt Boulevard to downtown Duval Street and with a private beach fronting the Gulf of Mexico — is scheduled to open by early 2021 as an Opal Collection property. Seventy-five rooms, each with a balcony, include 64 units with Gulf views and 11 townhome-style cottages (offering grocery deliveries from Fausto’s Food Palace). The 64 units include 3 suites with two bedrooms (one with bunks and one a king); 32 king rooms, some with wraparound Gulf-view balconies; and 29 queen rooms with kitchenettes. Four units are ADA-accessible. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, signature bicycles, lobby market shop and poolside cabanas (reservations required). It’s at 2401 N. Roosevelt Blvd., previously the site of Banana Bay Resort & Marina. Visit thecapitanakeywest.com or call 305-292-6925. Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina is to be rebranded Jan. 4 as the 178-room Opal Key Resort & Marina as part of the Opal Collection Hotels & Resorts. A seamless transition is to unveil a resort known for offering its popular Key West experiences with a convenient, central location adjacent to Mallory Square at 245 Front St. The resort is home to a full-service 37-slip marina with watersports, outdoor and indoor dining options, waterside shops and live entertainment. Visit opalcollection.com or call 305-294-4000. Keys Airlift Beginning Dec. 17, United Airlines is to launch daily nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Key West International Airport (EYW). United’s Embraer E170 aircraft offers seating for 70 passengers, with 64 main cabin and six first-class seats. The seasonal flights, a new market with United for the Keys, are scheduled to run through March 27. Visit United Airlines at united.com or call 800-864-8331, or visit Key West International Airport at eyw.com or call 305-809-5200. Also beginning Dec. 17, American Airlines is adding daily holiday service from Boston International Airport (BOS) to Key West International Airport (EYW) on Embraer E175 aircraft through Jan. 4. Also Dec. 17, American is adding new daily nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) on 76-seat Embraer E175 regional jets to EYW. American’s new daily Orlando and Tampa flights, scheduled to run through April 5, 2021, have seating for 64 main cabin and 12 first-class passengers. Visit American Airlines at aa.com or call 800-733-4300, or Key West International Airport at eyw.com or call 305-809-5200. Fort Lauderdale–based Aztec Airways offers nonstop scheduled flights and private charters from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to Key West International Airport (EYW) on air-conditioned, nine-seat Piper Chieftain aircraft. Passengers check in at Aztec Airways’ facility at the Key West Ferry Terminal. After check-in, a private shuttle takes passengers to EYW, where they are dropped off at the plane for direct boarding, avoiding security lines. Aztec, founded in 1988, is an on-demand commuter scheduled air carrier. Roundtrip flights are priced at $249 per person including tax. Visit flyaztec.com or call 954-601-3742. Keys Parks In the Lower Keys, the 524-acre Bahia Honda State Park is undergoing a $2.96 million restoration of its Sandspur area on the park’s north side, with completion targeted by late 2021. Full restoration includes its mile-long Sandspur Beach, 24-campsite Sandspur campgrounds, a 155-car parking area and two shower towers at the day-use area. The park, known for sandy beaches, shallow-water swimming and snorkeling, is located at 36850 Overseas Highway. Visit floridastateparks.org/BahiaHonda or call 305-872-2353. Keys Experiences In Key West, visitors can pen their own stories in the second-story writing studio of Ernest Hemingway at his Spanish colonial villa, the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum at 907 Whitehead St. A three-hour, after-hours experience for two can inspire creativity in the space where Hemingway penned “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” and other works. “For a writer to be able to occupy Hemingway’s same space, and soak in the same creative atmosphere he did, is a priceless opportunity,” said Mike Morawski, the museum’s chief executive officer. Cost varies; advance reservations are required. Email [email protected]. The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum also has a new virtual book club, offered through Facebook @Hemingway Home Book Club, featuring selected books every six weeks. Launching Jan. 1, its selections are to focus on books by author Ernest Hemingway and works of historical and modern fiction relating to Hemingway. Book discounts are to be offered through an online book store. Email [email protected] or call 305-294-1136. The Lighthouse Hotel, a Kimpton Key West collection member located at 902 Whitehead St. across from the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, offers “A Hemingway Affair” for private parties of up to 10. The Hemingway Suite, with a view of the literary legend’s former home, can be reserved for a culinary experience with a custom menu created by Great Events Catering, cocktail hour with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres and a multicourse in-suite meal prepared by a private chef. Contact [email protected] or call 305-294-8067. BeachBunny’s Original Tours of Key West offers GPS-driven downloadable audio and multimedia tours for walking, biking and driving. Visitors can maintain social distancing and get an authentic, immersive Key West experience. Tours include Easy Stroll Through Old Town, Key West; Perfect Key West Sunset Stroll; Bike the Beaches and Back Roads of Key West; and Day Trip! A Drive Through the Lower Keys. Interested participants can download BeachBunny Tours’ free app to a phone or tablet through the Apple Store or Google Play, then choose a desired tour. Visit beachbunnytours.com. Keys Lighthouses The Key West Art & Historical Society offers a Key West Lighthouse Sunset Experience for groups of up to eight, featuring 90 minutes of exclusive access to the lighthouse, keeper’s quarters and grounds. The lighthouse, opened in 1848, has 88 steps to reach the top. Each experience includes a complimentary bottle of wine or Prosecco and artisanal meats, cheeses or sweets (vegan and vegetarian options are available) from a local wine shop. Bookings are required at least 24 hours in advance. The grounds and keeper’s quarters museum are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact [email protected]. Dry Tortugas National Park, located about 70 miles off Key West, has begun a $4.5 million three-phase full restoration of its 144-year-old iron-plated Tortugas Harbor Lighthouse on historic Fort Jefferson, considered an iconic symbol of the remote park. “While partial repairs to the lighthouse have occurred over the past 40 years, it has never received this kind of comprehensive preservation,” said Pedro Ramos, South Florida parks and preserve superintendent. The project, funded from park entrance fees, includes disassembling the 37-foot-tall iron structure; metal conservation and repair in Alexander City, Alabama; and reassembly in Dry Tortugas. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1921. Visit nps.gov/drto/learn/historyculture/lighthouses.htm. Keys Art In Marathon, The Art Corner, created by resident artist Renee Anderson, features local works including paintings, jewelry, pop art, resin casting and fused glass. The Art Corner represents five local artists. Additional information can be found at the studio’s Facebook @Art Corner. It’s open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and located in the space “Signs by Renee” at 72 Coco Plum Drive. Call 305-743-5151. Keys Watersports The Florida Keys tourism council has produced and debuted on its social media channels an educational video that encourages visitors to practice safe, responsible actions when boating, diving and fishing in the island chain. Providing safety tips and guidelines are Bobby Dube, Florida Keys public information officer for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Middle Keys dive operator Wendy Hall and Lower Keys–based sportfishing guide Captain Will Benson. “By educating visitors on the fragility of Keys marine resources before their trips, we help increase their understanding so they’ll be more likely to protect those resources,” said tourism council Director Stacey Mitchell. Visit fla-keys.com/sustain.
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