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| Vol. 6, No. 6 |
Travel News From The Florida Keys & Key West |
April 2010 |
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The U.S. Navy's renowned Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron is to showcase its members' dynamic flying skills Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11, during the Southernmost Air Spectacular presented by Naval Air Station Key West.
The legendary Blue Angels are internationally recognized for their superb formation flying. The squadron, whose winter home was NAS Key West in the 1960s, is to perform maneuvers in F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft beginning at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Admission is free to the air show, scheduled to take place at NAS Key West's Boca Chica Field at mile marker 8 on U.S. Highway 1 just north of Key West. Gates are to open at 9 a.m. both days, with action scheduled to continue until 5 p.m.
For more on the airborne extravaganza, click here.
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Florida Keys Celebrate Mother Earth
Surrounded by a national marine sanctuary and paralleled by continental America's only living coral barrier reef, the Florida Keys celebrate Earth Day with a wide variety of events. Preview the environmental action by clicking here.
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Marathon Awakens the Dragon During Battle in the Bay
The waters off Sombrero Beach are to transform into a swift racecourse for sleek, 40-foot-long dragon boats during the Battle in the Bay Dragon Boat Festival set for Saturday, May 8. Click here to discover the unique event and sport.
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Key West "Drag Race" to Star Dazzling Divas
Drag racers don't usually wear hot-pink feather boas, sparkling silver gowns or feather-trimmed boots — unless they're contestants in Key West's Great Conch Republic Drag Race. To drag with the divas, click here.
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Seven Mile Bridge Runners Race Over Water
Competitors in the Florida Keys' Seven Mile Bridge Run chart a course across one of the longest segmental bridges in the world, above the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Click here to learn about the renowned running event.
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ARTS & CULTURE
More than 125 leading American songwriters are to perform their hit songs and preview new melodies on Key West stages during the 15th annual Better Angels Key West Songwriters Festival. Click here for a VIP preview.
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DIVING
Rich in reefs, wrecks and protected sites, the waters off Key Largo are widely regarded as a paradise for divers, snorkelers and underwater photographers. Take the plunge by clicking here.
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FISHING
Anglers are setting their sights on a "dolphin stimulus package" of $50,000 in cash and prizes during the 24th annual Coconuts Dolphin Tournament in Key Largo waters. Check it out by clicking here.
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"KEYS VOICES"
Diane Schmidt's tenure as general manager of the Westin Key West Resort has been filled with memorable moments — like hosting a live broadcast of NBC's top-rated "Today Show" on the property. To meet the gracious GM, click here.
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April 3
in Big Pine &
the Lower Keys
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Lower Keys Reggae Fest
Reggae rhythms are to rock Camp Sawyer, located at mile marker 34 oceanside. The musical lineup features Fourth Dimension, Code Red and Mixed Culture, with music scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. Click here.
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April 10-11
in Islamorada
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19th Annual Florida Keys Island Fest
Live music, art, kids' theater, food and fun enliven lovely Founders Park, located at mile marker 87 bayside on Plantation Key. The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free. Click here.
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April 11
in Key West
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Robert Frost Poetry Festival
The literary event honors the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who wintered in Key West for 15 years. Its highlight is the announcement of the winners of the Robert Frost International Poetry Contest for haiku and poetry. Click here.
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April 16-18
in Marathon
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Redbone @ Large Hawks Cay Sunrise/Sunset Tarpon Tournament
This angling challenge is one of approximately 30 Redbone celebrity tournaments held each year, with all proceeds benefiting the fight against Cystic Fibrosis. Click here.
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April 17-18
in Key Largo
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Art Festival Weekend
Artists and craftsmen are to share their wares during this lively event at Island Market Place, located at mile marker 101, which features everything from jewelry to spices. Enjoy art, live music, food and fun. Admission is free. Click here.
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April 23-May 2
in Key Largo
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Key Largo Conch Republic Days
Presented by the Upper Keys Business Group, the family-fun event is to showcase the unique historical and cultural characteristics of Key Largo. Planned highlights include an underwater treasure hunt and a conch fritter-eating contest. Click here.
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April 24
in Marathon
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Marathon Boat Show
The inaugural event is to feature new and used boats, personal watercraft, ATVs, motorcycles, cars, trucks and more. Kids' activities, food, drinks and live music round out the day. Click here.
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April 24
in Islamorada
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Pops In the Park Young Musicians Concert
The Keys Community Concert Band presents its 2010 season finale at Founders Park, located at mile marker 87 bayside on Plantation Key. The outdoor performance is free, and the show starts at 4 p.m. Click here.
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May 14-15
in Key West
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Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium
The conference explores "The Legacy of Harry S. Truman in East Asia: Japan, China and the Two Koreas," as well as highlighting Key West's political history in a series of panel discussions, receptions and tours of the Little White House where Truman spent many working vacations during his presidency. Click here.
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June 11
in Big Pine &
the Lower Keys
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Big Pine & Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament
Anglers in this event are to compete to catch dolphin fish, one of the most popular and best-tasting fish in Keys waters. For tournament details, click here.
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