Stop by the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce (MM106) to pick up a complimentary Welcome Bag containing event information, coupons & commemorative items!
Wednesday, Dec. 1
50th Anniversary Photo Contest Begins
A juried competition: submit six images you think best tell the story of Key Largo! They can be
underwater, on land or from the air. Stephen Frink, one of the world’s most published
photographers is to be one of the judges! To sign up, visit www.keylargochamber.org.
Saturday, Dec. 4
Snorkeling Record Attempt - 9 a.m. Sign up with these area shops:
- Keys Diver & Snorkel Center 888-289-2402 or 305-451-1177 or www.keysdiver.com
- Sea Dwellers Dive Center at 800-451-3640 or 305-451-3640 or www.seadwellers.com
- Capt. Slate's Atlantis Dive Center at 305-451-3020 or www.captainslate.com
King & Queen of the Reef Gala 6 p.m.
A festival dinner event with live music, food, giveaways and more!
Location: Buzzards Roost (MM106.5)
$55 per person, includes a champagne reception, four-course meal paired with wines
Tickets: purchase at the restaurant or call 305-453-3746
Partial proceeds benefit the Coral Restoration Foundation
Mon. – Wed., Dec. 6–9 Protect the Reef Days
“Keeping coral reefs clean & healthy”
Monday, Dec. 6
Florida Keys Environmental Cleanup - 10 a.m.
Presented by Paradise Paddlers & Peddlers and DEP Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail.
Shoreline cleanup at Garden Cove (accessible by car or bike)
Rattlesnake Key (accessible by canoe or kayak)
To register, call Monica Woll 305-853-3571 or Monica.Woll@dep.state.fl.us
Educational Coral Restoration Seminar & Environmental Scuba Dive - 9 a.m.
Coral Restoration Foundation shares informative session about coral re-growth, followed by
Two-tank scuba dive at 1 pm. to an actual coral nursery. All activities to be held at
Amy Slate's Amoray Dive Center. To sign up, contact 1-800-426-6729 or www.amoray.com
Christmas in Key Largo
Community-wide events to celebrate the holidays!
Sponsored by Key Largo Chamber of Commerce.
Call the Chamber at 800-822-1088 or visit www.lightupkeylargo.com/
Tuesday, Dec. 7
Fish ID Seminar — 10 a.m. to Noon
Held at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park's Visitor Center
For recreational snorkelers and divers, a free introductory fish ID class
Learn about the 50 most commonly sighted fish in the Florida Keys!
Fish ID class is free; a fish I.D. starter kit is available for $20
To sign up call REEF at 305-852-0030 or visit www.reef.org/fishid/pennekamp
Optional Fish Survey Dive/Snorkel — 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Two-tank fish ID scuba dive, $58 plus tax; snorkelers are $36.95 plus tax.
To book a Fish ID dive call Coral Reef Park Company at 305-451-6322.
To book a Fish ID snorkel, call 305-451-6300.
Lionfish Roundup Captains Meeting – 6:30 p.m. at Key Largo Conch House Restaurant
Proper safety, catching and cleaning techniques prior to Dec. 8 Lionfish Roundup
Wednesday, Dec. 8
REEF presents: Lionfish Roundup — sunrise to 4:30 p.m.
Prizes awarded for the most, biggest and smallest lionfish captured
Roundup registration fee for each two-person team $60, includes one pair of protective gloves per team.
To enter a team call REEF at 305-852-0030 or visit www.reef.org/lionfish/roundup/pennekamp
To book a dive charter for this event, contact Coral Reef Park Company at 305-451-6322.
Trips depart at 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. to non-SPA areas to catch lionfish.
Price for dive charter is $58 plus tax, per diver, includes tanks and weights.
Key Largo Tree Lighting Ceremony (dusk)
Part of the annual Christmas celebrations in Key Largo
Thursday, Dec. 9
Wine & Cheese Tasting - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Pair specialty wines with a variety of exotic cheeses, as a sommelier educates guests on feature wines. An experience for the senses for oenophiles to love.
The Fish House Encore
102341 Overseas Highway, mile marker 102.3
$25 per person. Reservations required.
RSVP to 305-451-0650 by Dec. 5.
Friday, Dec. 10
A 50-Year Rededication Ceremony at Christ of the Abyss Statue
In recognition of the park's golden anniversary, at the park's most iconic attributes.
Saturday, Dec. 11 — FREE Family Event
Florida State Parks 75th Anniversary Signature Event — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Inside John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park — free park admission
- Educational Fair & Environmental Expo — fun for the entire family!
- Featured Speaker: Dr. Sylvia Earle, oceanographer, explorer and Time Magazine's first "Hero for the Planet"
- Environmental Exhibits
- Children's activities
- Fifty-year oral history & stories by former Park Managers & Staff
Key Largo Annual (Evening) Boat Parade - "50 Years Under the Sea"
Celebrating John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park’s 50th
Any and all boats welcome to participate! Join in to light up Key Largo on the water
50th Anniversary Photo Contest Awards
Gather at Sundowner’s Restaurant to see the winning entries!
For more information about an event, please contact Adrian Besil at 305-451-4450
or e-mail info@baysidekeylargo.com.
Stop by the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce (MM106) to pick up a complimentary Welcome Bag containing event information, coupons & commemorative items!
Dining
Buzzard's Roost - 21 Garden Cove Drive - MM 106.5
Host of the King & Queen Gala, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. w/ champagne reception
$55 per person - four-course meal with paired wines
For tickets, visit the restaurant or call: 305-453-3746.
Doc's Diner - MM 99, bayside
Phone: 305-451-2895
Drop by for famous eggnog during Christmas in Key Largo block party
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park/Coral Reef Park Co, Inc.
Dec. 1-11: Bring your Boarding Pass or your Boat Tour Receipt to the Concession Snack Bar and receive a free Single Dip of hand-scooped ice cream in a cup or cake cone
Key Largo Conch House Restaurant - A Sea Fan Event Sponsor
MM 100.2, oceanside Phone: 305-453-4844
Drink specials Dec. 1-11: Candy Cane Latte (hot or iced)
Breakfast specials Dec. 1-11: House coffee 50 cents a cup
Lunch specials Dec. 1-11: Buy one lunch, second lunch half price
Appetizer specials Dec. 1-11: Half-priced appetizer with purchase of two entrees
Dinner specials between Dec. 1-11: House wine 50 percent off with entree
Mrs. Mac's Kitchen - mile marker 99.4, bayside - A Sea Fan Event Sponsor
Between Dec. 1-11, enjoy a five-course dinner for two, for $50
Champagne toast included; ask for 'Pennekamp Menu'
Phone: 305-451-3722
Capt. Slate's Atlantis Dive Center
Gift Certificates: pay $75 and receive a $100 gift certificate (valid December 1-24, 2010)
Phone: 305-451-3020 or visit www.captainslate.com
From Dec 2 through Dec 12 pay the 1960's price of only $19.50
per diver (equipment extra) in celebration of John Pennekamp State Park 's
50th birthday party. Call us and mention this offer.
Conch Republic Divers - 90800 Overseas Hwy, Suite 9 - Tavernier
Save 10 percent on dive & snorkel trips.
To book, call 305-852-1655 or visit www.conchrepublicdivers.com
Garden Cove Dive Center - 105664 Overseas Highway - Key Largo
Between Dec.1-11, get a three-location dive for the price of a two-location
morning dive. Cost $74 per diver, includes tank, air, weights.
To book, call 305-451-5844 or visit www.gardencovedivers.com
Quiescence Diving Services - 103680 Overseas Highway - Key Largo
During Pennekamp celebration, enjoy "Throwback Prices" from 1960
Dec. 2-10, air fills $1.50 each; Dec. 8-9, dive trips $19.50 each
Mention "Pennekamp Ad" when making your reservations.
To book, call 305-451-2440 or visit www.keylargodiving.com.
Key Largo Scuba Shack - 97684 Overseas Highway - Key Largo
(MM 97.8 inside Seafarer Resort)
During Dec. 1-11, ALL dive trips are 15 percent off
Three-tank dives during the day, two-tank dives at night
Guests staying at on-site resort receive additional 10 percent off trips
To book, call 305-735-4313 or visit www.keylargoscubashack.com.
Keys Diver & Snorkel Center - 99696 Overseas Highway - Key Largo
Wed., Dec. 1 & 3 - 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. FREE underwater photography
lesson. Snorkel or dive that afternoon to start shooting for the contest.
Re-usable cameras 30 percent off to participants.
From Dec. 1-11, Keys Diver will roll back snorkel prices to 1989.
For more information visit www.keysdiver.com/.
To book, call: 305-451-1177
Scuba Fun Dive Center - 99222 Overseas Hwy - Key Largo
(in the Median, at Wyland Whaling Wall mural bldg.)
Between Dec. 1-11, all store merchandise & dive gear is 20 percent off
For more information, call 305-394-5046 or visit www.scuba-fun.com.
Christkindlmarket, Dec. 9, from noon to 9 p.m. at the Wyland Building
Co-sponsored with Seatow
Enjoy spiced, warm German gluhwein ("glow wine") and cookies.
Island Ventures - 103900 Overseas Highway
Save 10 percent off charters during Dec. 1-11 celebration
Phone: 305-451-4957, 866-293-5006 or visit www.islandventure.com/
Amy Slate's Amoray Dive Resort
Enjoy 10% savings off rooms, scuba and snorkel charters!
Phone: 305-451-3595 or 800-426-6729 or visit www.amoray.com.
Amy Slate's Amoray Dive Resort
104250 Overseas Highway, MM 104.2, bayside
Enjoy 10% savings off rooms, scuba and snorkel charters!
Phone: 305-451-3595 or 800-426-6729 or visit www.amoray.com. <
Bay Harbor Lodge
97702 Overseas Highway
Rates $85/night plus tax
Phone: 305-852-5695 or visit www.bayharborkeylargo.com
Bayside Inn
99490 Overseas Highway, MM 99.5, bayside
$79 per night plus tax
Phone: 305-451-4450 or 800-242-5229 or visit www.baysidekeylargo.com
Coconut Bay
97770 Overseas Highway
Rates $105/night plus tax
Phone: 305-852-5695 or visit www.coconutbaykeylargo.com/
Coconut Palm Inn
198 Harborview Drive, MM 92, bayside
Sun-Thur $99 plus tax, based on availability
Phone: 305-852-3017 or visit www.coconutpalminn.com
Dove Creek Lodge
147 Seaside Avenue, MM 94.5, bayside
Sun-Thur $99 plus tax, based on availability
Phone: 305-852-6200 or 800-401-0057 or visit www.dovecreeklodge.com
Ed & Ellen Lodging
103365 Overseas Highway
Rates $59/per night plus tax
Phone: 305-451-9949 or visit www.ed-ellens-lodgings.com/
Gilbert's Resort
107900 Overseas Highway, MM 107.9, bayside
First Floor $69/night (2 double beds, waterfront patio)
Second floor $59/night (no patio)
Family Suites $110/night (2 double beds, pull-out sofa, screened balcony)
Phone: 305-451-1133 or visit www.gilbertsresort.com
Holiday Inn - A Hard Coral Event Sponsor
99701 Overseas Highway, MM 99.7, oceanside
Standard rooms $99 + tax (weekdays and weekends)
$20 upgrade fee for pool view
Phone: 305-451-2121 or visit www.holidayinnkeylargo.com
Key Largo Cottages
99306 Overseas Highway, MM 99.3, bayside
Hideout Cottage $16/night (max. five nights) 1960 Roll-back rate
Mermaid & Dolphin cottages: $1 off per year of age of guest
Manatee & Jungle cottages: $50 off regular rates of $150/night
Phone: 305-453-5456 or visit www.keylargocottages.com
Key West Inn
201 Ocean Drive, MM 99.5, oceanside
One-bedroom suite $89.99/night, plus tax
Phone: 305-451-5081 or visit www.keywestinn.net/keylargo-florida-hotel/
Largo Lodge
101740 Overseas Highway, MM 101.7, bayside
20 percent off cottage rates
Phone: 305-451-0424 or visit www.largolodge.com
Lookout Lodge
8770 Overseas Highway, MM 88, bayside
Buy three nights, get one night free
Phone: 305-852-9915 or 800-870-1772 or visit www.lookoutlodge.com
Marina Del Mar
527 Caribbean Drive - MM 100
Standard rooms $84/night plus tax (weekdays and weekends)
$20 upgrade fee for marina view
Phone: 305-451-4107 or visit www.marinadelmarkeylargo.com
Marriott Key Largo Bay Resort - A Hard Coral Event Sponsor
527 Caribbean Drive, MM 100, oceanside
Standard room $109/night, plus tax
Bayview room $129/night, plus tax
Phone: 866-849-3753 or visit www.marriottkeylargo.com
Ocean Point Suites
500 Burton Drive, MM 93, oceanside
One-bedroom, island view $89/night plus tax
One-bedroom, ocean view $99/night plus tax
Two-bedroom, islandview $109/night, oceanview $119/night plus tax
Phone: 305-853-3000 or 800-882-9464 or visit www.opsuites.com
Ramada Inn
99751 Overseas Highway, MM 99.7, oceanside
Standard rooms $89/night plus tax (weekdays and weekends)
$20 upgrade fee for marina view
Phone: 305-451-3939 or visit www.ramadakeylargo.com
Rock Reef Resort
97850 Overseas Highway, MM 98
Rates: Standard rooms $75, larger units avail. for addtn'l fee, plus tax
Phone 305-852-2401 or 800-477-2343 or visit www.rockreefresort.com
Divers Direct - 99621 Overseas Highway - Key Largo - A Brain Coral Event Sponsor
Sidewalk sale Dec. 9-11, Raffles and prize drawings Dec. 1-11
Refreshments available Dec. 9 for Keys Diver & Doc's Diner block party.
Phone: 305-451-0118, www.diversdirect.com/key-largo-dive-shops.cfm
History of Diving Museum
Mile marker 83, bayside
Pennekamp anniversary participants receive 25 percent off any one item
in the Museum Store (some exclusions apply)
Call 305-664-9737 or visit www.divingmuseum.org
Rosa Del Mar Sailing Trips
10% off regular prices during John Pennekamp 50th anniversary week.
Regular prices are as follows:
Full-day sail and snorkel with 2-reef snorkel---$65 per person
Half-day sail and snorkel with 1 reef snorkel--$55 per person
Sunset sail with complimentary wine--$50 per person
Phone: 305-923-3113 or visit www.rosadelmarsailing.com/
Sea\\Tow
400 Ocean Drive
A one-year membership ($200 value) is offered for only $149.
Included: unlimited towing, jumpstarts, fuel delivery, soft-ungroundings,
prop disentanglements, dock-to-dock tows. Packaged & wrapped with
other marine stocking stuffers.
Phone: 305-451-3330
Wyland Underwater Mural Posters
Designed by the world-famous marine artist, these commemorative
posters are to be available for purchase at area locations, including the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park concession and Scuba-Fun Dive Center.
Pennekamp 50th Souvenir Medallions
To be available at Pennekamp celebration events and participating area businesses, including the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce, Coral Reef Park Company, Inc., The Fish House Encore, Key Largo Conch House Restaurant and Sundowners Restaurant.
Additional sponsors of the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park's 50th anniversary event:
Ocean Reef Conservation Association - Star Coral Sponsor
Coral Reef Park Company, Inc. - Star Coral Sponsor
Sunshine Printing - Sea Fan Sponsor
Key Largo Chamber of Commerce - Brain Coral Sponsor
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park/Coral Reef Park Co, Inc. - Brain Coral Sponsor
The Reporter/Keynoter/Keys Sunday - Brain Coral Sponsor
TIB Bank of the Keys - Sea Fan Sponsor
