| Vol. 4, No. 11 |
Travel News From The Florida Keys & Key West |
September 2008 |
Key West's wildest party is to turn bipartisan when Fantasy Fest, the island city's outrageous annual costuming and masking festival, takes aim at America's upcoming presidential elections. Set for Friday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 26, the rowdy revel is themed "Pirates, Pundits and Political Party Animals."
One of the most eagerly anticipated events on the Key West calendar, Fantasy Fest offers 10 days of masquerade balls, quirky costume contests and other delicious delights. The spectacle climaxes in a glittering grand parade whose floats are as elaborate as candidates' pre-election promises.
Find out how to cast your ballot for fun by clicking here.
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ARTS & CULTURE
Headlining performers at Key West's Womenfest celebration include the high-energy all-female band Sister Funk, hip-hop and soul artists God-des & She, dance sensation Lori Michaels and singer, songwriter and funny woman Lisa Koch. For details, click here.
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DIVING
Divers can become citizen scientists, learn about coral reefs and work side-by-side with marine scientists to aid in reef restoration during four build-a-reef opportunities set for September and October in the Upper Florida Keys. Learn how to participate by clicking here.
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FISHING
An 8-year-old boy recently caught a 46-pound dolphin off the Florida Keys that weighed exactly the same as the young angler. Learn more about the remarkable youngster and his catch by clicking here.
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"KEYS VOICES"
Before Chris Robinson became a Lower Keys fishing guide, he co-owned the All-Breeds Hot Dog Pound, tended bar for 18 years at the renowned Louie's Backyard and shared adventures with Jimmy Buffett and "gonzo journalist" Hunter Thompson. For a glimpse of his world, click here.
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Sept. 2-7
in Key West
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Womenfest 2008
The packed schedule includes everything from comedy shows and top musical entertainment to pool parties, nightlife and women-only on-the-water adventures. Sit by a quiet pool, walk on the beach holding hands, or jump uninhibitedly into the mix and make new friends. Click here.
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Sept. 12-14
in Key Largo
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Herman Lucerne Backcountry Fishing Competition
Up to 100 anglers will be competing to catch snook, tarpon, redfish, sea trout, snapper, bonefish and black drum, against the backdrop of Everglades National Park. Click here.
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Sept. 16-19
in Islamorada
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Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best anglers in the world compete to catch the famously large Islamorada bonefish. Call (305) 664-2444 or e-mail csasun@aol.com for details.
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Sept. 25-28
in Marathon
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Marathon International Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere are to stalk the ghost of the flats in this all-release spin and fly event. Call (305) 743-7368 or e-mail jmhewlett@aol.com for details.
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Sept. 26-28
in Marathon
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Florida Keys Birding & Wildlife Festival
At the peak of the fall birding season, this event includes presentations, field trips focusing on education and conservation as they relate to Keys birds and wildlife, and an environmental fair. Click here.
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Oct. 17-19
in Key Largo
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Key Largo Pirates Festival
Buccaneers and wenches are to gather for costume contests, plank walking, rum tasting, a thieves market, underwater poker and more during three days of pirate-themed fun. Click here.
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Nov. 2-9
in Key West
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Key West World Championship
High-speed powerboats continue Key West's longstanding tradition in a challenge described as the Indianapolis 500 of powerboat racing. Click here.
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Nov. 7-9
in Islamorada
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Mercury Cheeca Redbone Celebrity Tournament
Anglers are to catch and release bonefish and redfish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research in the final event of the annual Redbone Trilogy. Click here.
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Dec. 7
in Big Pine
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Big Pine & The Lower Keys Island Art Festival
Highlights of this holiday event include live music by local entertainers, food, exhibits and booths featuring locally produced arts and crafts. Festivities take place on the grounds of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, mile marker 31 oceanside. Click here.
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