| Vol. 5, No. 7 |
Travel News From The Florida Keys & Key West |
May 2009 |
Final work has begun to sink the ex-military missile tracking ship Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg as an artificial reef off Key West.
The Vandenberg arrived in Key West April 22 after an 1,100-mile voyage from Norfolk, Va., and is docked in Truman Annex Harbor behind the USS Mohawk, a historic Coast Guard ship open as a floating museum.
Project organizers say the scuttling should take place sometime between May 20 and June 1, about six miles south of Key West in 140 feet of water in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Learn more about the history-making project by clicking here.
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KeysKash Offers Spring and Summer Vacation Values
Coupons for value-added Florida Keys & Key West vacation offers from attractions and museums, watersports operators, restaurants, accommodations and more are now available on the Keys tourism council Web site. To download and print your cost-saving coupons, click here.
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Truman Symposium to Spotlight Little White House Restoration
The unveiling of a nearly $1 million historic restoration at Florida's only presidential museum and presentations on former President Harry Truman's relationship with Congress highlight the annual Truman Legacy Symposium May 15-16 — just days after the 125th anniversary of Truman's May 8 birthday. Learn more by clicking here.
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Chappy's Opening Fulfills 10-Year Dream
The site of Chappy's Steak & Seafood in Marathon has a long and colorful history, but diners seem more interested in the open-air eatery's enticing cuisine. Savor the flavor by clicking here.
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ARTS & CULTURE
Nearly 20 hit songwriters from Nashville, Tenn., and the Florida Keys are set to strike a chord with country music audiences during the first annual Singers & Songwriters Festival in Key Largo, scheduled to kick off May 1 with performances at indoor and outdoor stages each weekend throughout the month. To discover these songwriters' super hits, click here.
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DIVING
For the first time, adventure-hungry certified divers can work alongside professional treasure salvage experts excavating the wrecksite of the legendary Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Begin the adventure by clicking here.
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FISHING
Dolphin are the target and anglers can vie for $32,000 in cash and prizes during the 16th annual Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament, scheduled June 12-14. Get "hooked" by clicking here.
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"KEYS VOICES"
He peddled tacos from a three-wheeled bicycle when he first moved to Key West — and Tom Corcoran has never forgotten the irreverent, weird, magical island he discovered from that vantage point. Find out how he became Key West's master mystery writer by clicking here.
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May 6-23
in Key West
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"The Musical of All Musicals, The Musical" at Waterfront Playhouse
This hilarious satire takes one simple plot and turns it into five delightful musicals, done in the styles of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Kander and Ebb. Contact (305) 294-5015 or click here.
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May 9
in Marathon
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Battle in the Bay Dragon Boat Festival
Don't miss this high-action event, the only beach-launch boat race of its kind. Boats race along a 400-meter course parallel to Sombrero Beach, and admission is free. For info click here.
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May 14-16
in Marathon
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Neil Simon's "Rumors" at Marathon Community Theatre
In this enticing production, four couples are at the New York mayor's townhouse for a celebration that ends up in a comedic lesson of rumor control and gossip. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. Contact (305) 743-0408 or click here.
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May 15-17
in Key Largo
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23rd Annual Coconuts Dolphin Tournament
Anglers are to compete in an event named for a Key Largo restaurant that serves up plenty of dolphin fish, known on most menus as mahi mahi. Call (561) 741-1124 or click here.
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May 16-17
in Key Largo
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Keys 100 — Prostate Cancer Benefit Races
The second annual "Keys Ultras" features three individual ultra-marathon road races between Key Largo and Smathers Beach in Key West. Proceeds benefit the Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys. Contact Bob Becker at (954) 439-2800, e-mail bobruns150@yahoo.com or click here.
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May 18
in Islamorada
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Guitars Gone Wild!
Islamorada Community Entertainment (ICE) presents two critically acclaimed guitarists, Jennifer Batten and Vicki Genfan, to perform at TIB Amphitheater. The show starts at 8 p.m. Click here for details.
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May 31
in Islamorada
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IGFA Inshore World Championship Tournament
Tournament winners from around the world are to compete for one of the most prized angling trophies. The tournament features inshore fishing for permit, tarpon, bonefish, redfish and snook. Call (954) 927-2628 or e-mail hq@igfa.org.
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June 6-14
in Key West
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Pridefest 2009
This event honors diversity, openness and freedom in the city that is consistently recognized as one of the world's top gay and lesbian vacation destinations. Call (305) 292-3223 or click here.
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June 19-21
in Big Pine &
the Lower Keys
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Cudjoe Gardens Dolphin Tournament
Sponsored by Pirate Wellness Center, the tournament benefits the Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys, the Domestic Abuse Shelter, Reef Relief, and the SeaBee Foundation. Call (305) 744-3348, e-mail Waltd@piratewellnesscenter.com or click here.
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July 11
in Big Pine &
the Lower Keys
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25th Annual Underwater Music Festival
This quirky concert, broadcast underwater for divers, snorkelers and the occasional mermaid, emphasizes reef preservation. The submerged songfest is held at Looe Key Reef, part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Contact (305) 872-2411 or click here.
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