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<description>The Official Florida Keys and Key West Web Site is your Premier Travel Guide to the Florida Keys: Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Lower Keys, Key West.  Accommodations, Real Estate, Diving &amp; Snorkeling, Fishing &amp; Boating, Museums &amp; Tours, Restaurants &amp; Bars, Theaters &amp; Art Galleries, Events and more.  Brought to you by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.</description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/10/2010 An Evening with Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul & Mary]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keystix.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[One night only! Singer/songwriter Noel Paul Stookey performs in a unique presentation of concert and conversation. Altering both the musical and ethical landscape of this country and the world for decades—both as the “Paul” of the legendary Peter, Paul and Mary and as an independent musician, his music is funny, thoughtful and compassionate. Showtime 8 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theater.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/12/2010 - 2/14/2010 Islamorada Women’s Sailfish Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[This light-tackle challenge has female anglers facing off against the famous tail-dancers for trophies and prizes.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/12/2010 Royal Bal Masque]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keystix.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[It's a Mardi Gras Key West event! To be held at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St., at 7:30 p.m. tickets are $100, suggested formal attire, masks and costumes encouraged. Enjoy a gourmet Cajun dinner, live New Orleans jazz music and dancing.  ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/12/2010 - 2/13/2010 50th Annual Key West House & Garden Tour

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	<link>http://www.oirf.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Tour a series of elegant and unique homes of Key West. Proceeds help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. Presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, this house and garden tour offers a rare opportunity to see inside some of Key West's magnificent, charming and tropical residences. 
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	<title><![CDATA[2/13/2010 Billfishing for Boobies Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[In conjunction with the Islamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament, this is a one-day, men-only tournament that fishes for a breast cancer cure. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/13/2010 Mrs. Truman's 125th Birthday Celebration]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.trumansymposium.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[This commemoration of the birthday of former first lady Bess Truman spotlights the Little White House where former president Harry Truman spent nearly six months of his presidency. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/15/2010 Middle Keys Concerts presents: Miami String Quartet with Jodi De Salvo]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathonconcerts.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Praised as having rich, precisely balanced sound, a broad coloristic palette, real unity of interpretive purpose and seemingly unflagging energy, the Miami String Quartet is among the most widely respected quartets in America. Show starts at 8 p.m., season ticket holders admitted at 7 p.m., San Pablo Catholic Church, 550 122nd Street. Tickets available in advance at Food for Thought bookstore, inside Gulfside Village.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/16/2010 - 2/17/2010 Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament]]></title>
	
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	<description><![CDATA[This popular Keys tournament typically draws more than 200 anglers.  ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/17/2010 History of Diving Museum presents: FREE Seminar Series ]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.divingmuseum.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[This month's free seminar is to be given by Skip Moe, themed "Sea Urchin Research & Restoration." Starts at 7 p.m. at Diving Museum, mile marker 83 in Islamorada. Immerse yourself in the fun!]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/19/2010 - 2/21/2010 Big Pine & Lower Keys Rotary Club Kingfish Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Over $20,000 in CASH prizes, and $15,000 prize for largest kingfish over 55 pounds awaits the winner of this first annual tournament.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/19/2010 - 2/21/2010 Florida Keys Fly Fishing School]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.floridakeysoutfitters.com/ffs/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Learn fly fishing in saltwater with  world class instruction in a fun and no-pressure environment.  Two-day schools present a unique opportunity for beginners and experienced anglers, as well as couples. Call or visit Web site for details.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/19/2010 - 2/21/2010 Gardenfest Key West]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keywestbotanicalgarden.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[South Florida's top nurseries will show bromeliads, orchids, fruit trees, palms, tropical flowers and natives for the Botanical Gardens' annual plant sale! Attend landscaping workshops, learn how to build your own native garden, browse through garden supplies booths, and arts and crafts.  Docent tours will be offered. Plant sale is free and open to the public. Gates open 9 a.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/20/2010 - 2/21/2010 Key West Travel Writing Workshop]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.heritagehousemuseum.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Robert Haru Fisher, acclaimed writer, Frommer's contributing editor, former president of the Society of American Travel Writers and editor-in-chief at Fodor's, is to teach his popular Key West Travel Writing Workshop at Heritage House Museum, 410 Caroline St., home of the cottage where poet Robert Frost spent 16 winters. Call for remaining available spaces.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/20/2010 - 2/21/2010 Upper Keys Gigantic Nautical Flea Market]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.GiganticNauticalFleaMarket.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Find hundreds of marine- and watersports-related vendors offering wares to thousands of buyers seeking deals on new and used boats, marine equipment, electronics, fishing tackle, dive gear, nautical arts and crafts, and more at this 15th annual event, to also include Purple Isles Art Guild tent gallery. Located at Founders Park, MM 87 bayside, on Plantation Key. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/24/2010 “Delicate Balance of Nature” Lecture Series: Bottlenose Dolphins]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=7591</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Jenny Litz of the National Marine Fisheries Service Marine Mammal Program will review the behavior, population status and use of bottlenose dolphins as indicators of ecosystem health in South Florida waters. This popular annual lecture series focused on Florida Keys history, archaeology, culture and environment is sponsored by Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock State Park. Free, one-hour lectures to be held inside the park’s Visitor Center at mile marker 102.5 oceanside at 7:30 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/25/2010 - 3/20/2010 Waterfront Playhouse presents: The Full Monty]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.waterfrontplayhouse.org/html/fullmonty.html</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Six unemployed steelworkers are low on cash, prospects and self-esteem. What's a guy to do? After seeing their wives' enthusiastic reactions to a Chippendale's performance, the guys take matters into their own hands and create an act of their own. The results are hilarious, heart-warming and revealing. Showtime 8 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/25/2010 Friends of the Key West Library Bi-annual Fund Raiser]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[A catered affair with entertainment, to be held at the Studios of Key West, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., cost $100 per person. Call for details. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/26/2010 - 2/28/2010 Civil War Days Heritage Festival]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.forttaylor.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Colorful Civil War re-enactments and tours of Key West's historic Civil War–era Fort Zachary Taylor highlight the journey into the island’s past. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/26/2010 Annual Garden Walk ]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Visitors can stroll among and view native plants and lush landscaping, while getting ideas for tropical gardening, during the annual Garden Walk presented by the Upper Keys Garden Club]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/26/2010 - 2/28/2010 National Pig Days]]></title>
	
	<link>http://nationalpigday.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[National Pig Days is a 3-day BBQ, pig roast, music fest, silent auction and social extravaganza for locals and visitors alike. The main attraction are the wildly exciting royal racing pigs cheered on by howling spectators.
Children's games, beverage tents and evening shows round out what has become a major annual event and fundraiser for a local charity.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/26/2010 - 2/27/2010 Backcountry Fly Championship]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[This new fly-fishing competition is to target snook and redfish in a region of the Keys that is famous for them. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/27/2010 Big Band & Swing Dinner Dance ]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.eaamarathon.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Dine and dance the night away with the sounds of the Barry Mann Orchestra of Miami. Enjoy the Big Band & Swing music with delicious catering by Cristiano’s of Marathon; hors d’oeuvres, carving &  pasta stations, salads, breads, desserts and soft beverages. From 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the  Antique Air Hangar. Tickets $55 through Jan. 31, $60 afterward, advance purchase available at Marathon Jet Center, Marathon General Aviation and EAA Aviation Museum. Seats limited!]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/27/2010 - 2/28/2010 Old Island Days Art Festival]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keywestartcenter.com/festival.html</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The 45th annual juried fine art show is set on lower Whitehead Street in historic Old Town. The highly acclaimed show features oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture, photography and other offerings by artists from around the United States.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/27/2010 Islamorada Street Fair and Sidewalk Art Show]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.floridakeysredcross.org/events/details/9-islamorada-street-fair-a-sidewalk-art-show.html</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Food, fun and safety exhibits are to complement local artists' booths and displays. The event is to help demonstrate the services of the Red Cross and commemorate the history of Red Cross houses and community recovery during the 1935 hurricane. Located at the Hurricane Monument, mile marker 81.6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/27/2010 Pops In The Park - Love is in the Air]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keyscommunityconcertband.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Florida Keys Community Concert Band presents its 2010 season at Islamorada Founders Park, Bayside, MM 87, Plantation Key. Performances are outdoors; no chairs provided. Starts at 4 p.m. Admission free for all concerts. 
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	<title><![CDATA[3/1/2010 - 4/30/2010 Migration Mania at Key West Botanical Gardens]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keywestbotanicalgarden.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Join us for a months-long celebration of the wonders of migration.  Presentations for the entire family will feature live animal shows, seminars, birding tours, and much more.  Private docent tours available by appointment. Check Web site for details.  ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/1/2010 Middle Keys Concerts presents: Jose Franch-Ballester]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathonconcerts.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[A native of Moncofa (Valencia, Spain) Jose Franch-Ballester, is one of the most promising clarinetists of his generation. Show starts at 8 p.m., season ticket holders admitted at 7 p.m., San Pablo Catholic Church, 550 122nd Street. Tickets available in advance at Food for Thought bookstore, inside Gulfside Village.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/4/2010 - 4/4/2010 Florida Keys Watercolor Society's 28th Annual Judged Exhibition]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.floridakeyswatercolorsociety.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[On display before the curtain and during the intermissions of the Marathon Community Theatre's production of "Guys and Dolls," viewing is also to be available 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily through April 4, with an artist member of the society there to welcome you. Art work is for sale with partial proceeds benefiting the MCT as a gesture of "Artists Helping The Arts." No admission fee. Located at mile marker 49.5 ocean side.

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	<title><![CDATA[3/4/2010 - 3/6/2010 Marathon Community Theater presents: Guys And Dolls]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathontheater.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Guys and Dolls is a Tony-winning musical laced with Damon Runyon characters, beautiful songs and snappy dances. Set in New York City in the 40s, it weaves a fable about gamblers, missionaries and chorus girls. Showtime 8 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/5/2010 - 3/6/2010 Backbone Lures “Fish ‘Til You Lose It.”]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.backbonelures.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Anglers compete to catch the finned denizens of the flats and backcountry, fishing with one lure or one fly until they lose it. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/5/2010 - 3/7/2010 Captain Leon Shell Memorial Billfish Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.leonshelltournament.com </link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Anglers pursue sailfish in honor of the late lure maker who made the Middle Florida Keys his home. The tournament benefits Hospice of the Florida Keys.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/5/2010 Artists In Paradise Presents Walk on Winn Dixie]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.artistsinparadise.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Stroll through stores and galleries for a fall night of art and live music, from 7 to 9 p.m.. Enjoy wine, beverages, munchies and music. 
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	<title><![CDATA[3/6/2010 48th Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.oirf.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[An Old Island Days tradition, this unique contest features novel sounds produced by contestants in several age categories as they attempt to make “music” on fluted conch shells. Contest located in the garden of the Oldest House, 322 Duval Street.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/6/2010 Layton Garden Club's Annual Flea Market & Plant Sale]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Join this small community surrounded by a 1,000 acre state park for their annual flea market and plant sale. City of Layton at City Hall, MM 68.5, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission, vendors and booths will display a variety of merchandise. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/6/2010 Annual Marathon House & Garden Tour]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathongardenclub.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Tour beautiful homes and extraordinary gardens in the Marathon area — all selected for their uniqueness and reflection of Keys living. Each home is adorned with floral arrangements created by members of the Marathon Garden Club. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/6/2010 4th Annual Sombrero Beach Run]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.sombrerobeachrun.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Come for the run, but stay for the sun! A comprehensive race format includes the (new) 15K Challenge, and the 10K Run and 5K Walk/Run, set for 8 a.m. at Sombrero Beach. Runners from all over the Keys, country and world participate in this event. Race entry fee includes t-shirts.  Music, Awards, Raffles, Prizes, Food, Entertainment. Organized and Promoted by the Southernmost Runners Club.
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	<title><![CDATA[3/6/2010 Key West Pops presents: Pianomen]]></title>
	
	<link>http://keystix.ticketforce.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Six world-class pianists yearning to share their souls through their playing make for an evening of true musical adventure. Showtime 7:30 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Road. Tickets $20, $40 and $60. Tickets available starting Nov. 2.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/7/2010 - 3/13/2010 Cuban Cultural Exposition & Hot Havana Nights]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keywestbotanicalgarden.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Celebrate Cuba Week finishes with the hottest event of the year, March 13.  This annual event has returned to the Garden with the sounds of Havana Soul; enjoy mojitos, authentic Cuban food, original Cuban art, live auction and more.  This HOT benefit always sells out so make your reservations early! VIP Seating: $125, General Admission $100. Starts 7 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/8/2010 Middle Keys Concerts presents: Rossini's Cenerentola ]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathonconcerts.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Jacksonville Lyric Opera presents this comic opera performance in English. The final aria, Non Piu Meste, is one of the all time show-stoppers of the opera world. Based on the story of Cinderella, show starts at 8 p.m., season ticket holders admitted at 7 p.m., San Pablo Catholic Church, 550 122nd Street. Tickets available in advance at Food for Thought bookstore, inside Gulfside Village.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/11/2010 - 3/14/2010 Florida Keys Survivor]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[In this backcountry elimination draw tournament, the winner is the sole survivor. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/11/2010 - 3/13/2010 Marathon Community Theater presents: Guys And Dolls]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathontheater.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Guys and Dolls is a many-times Tony-winning musical laced with Damon Runyon characters, beautiful songs and snappy dances. Set in New York City in the ‘40s, it weaves a fable about gamblers, missionaries and chorus girls. Showtime 8 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/12/2010 - 3/13/2010 50th Annual Key West House & Garden Tours

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	<link>http://www.oirf.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Tour five elegant and unique homes of Key West. Proceeds help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. Presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, this house and garden tour offers a rare opportunity to see inside some of Key West's magnificent, charming and tropical residences. 
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	<title><![CDATA[3/12/2010 - 3/13/2010 Marathon Inshore Flats Tournament - Permit Series]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.bigtimetackle.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[This "flats series" tournament consists of three parts during the best times of year to fish each species: permit (March 12-13), tarpon (May 28-29) and bonefish (Oct. 8-9). Each part pays out $3k for the two-angler team with the most combined points, second and third place. In addition to cash prizes the tournament raises money for local scholarships. Limited entry of 35 boats, first come first served. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/12/2010 - 3/14/2010 Key West Fishing Tournament Kick-Off]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keywestfishingtournament.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Targeting multiple species, this annual challenge starts a season-long tournament that awards certificates for outstanding catches and prizes in a host of categories. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/13/2010 - 11/30/2010 Key West Fishing Tournament, Inc]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keywestfishingtournament.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[This popular 8.5-month-long competition targets more than 40 species of fish. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/13/2010 - 3/14/2010 34th Annual Original Marathon Seafood Festival]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.floridakeysmarathon.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Gourmet delicacies from the waters of the Florida Keys highlight this annual event at Marathon Community Park, mile marker 49 oceanside. Sponsored by Organized Fishermen of Florida and Marathon Chamber of Commerce.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/17/2010 History of Diving Museum presents: FREE Seminar Series ]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.divingmuseum.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[This month's free seminar is to be given by Phil Newsum, themed "Commercial Diving Heroes." Starts at 7 p.m. at Diving Museum, mile marker 83 in Islamorada. Immerse yourself in the fun!]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/18/2010 - 3/21/2010 Marathon Community Theater presents: Guys And Dolls]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathontheater.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Guys and Dolls is a many-times Tony-winning musical laced with Damon Runyon characters, beautiful songs and snappy dances. Set in New York City in the ‘40s, it weaves a fable about gamblers, missionaries and chorus girls. Showtimes 8 p.m., 3 p.m. matinee.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/20/2010 Fight Night in the Keys]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Action-packed, world class professional boxing returns to Key West's Mallory Square. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/20/2010 16th Annual Bay Jam]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keysice.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[This music and art festival features local and guest artists performing on the shores of Florida Bay at the TIB Amphitheater at Founders Park, mile marker 87 on U.S. 1.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/21/2010 13th Annual Taste of the Islands]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Celebrate local flavors and family fun at the culinary challenge hosted every year at the Key Colony Beach City Park, from noon to 4 p.m. Vendors, food, beverages and live, local "fashions" show complement a silent auction and afternoon of entertainment. Admission fee, all proceeds benefit local scholarship programs.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/22/2010 Middle Keys Concerts presents: Frederick Moyer]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathonconcerts.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[A third Keys engagement for the pianist, Moyer's superb  commentary helps audiences gain insight into the pieces he performs. Plans call for a "mini-gala" reception to round out the season. Show starts at 8 p.m., season ticket holders admitted at 7 p.m., San Pablo Catholic Church, 550 122nd Street. Tickets available in advance at Food for Thought bookstore, inside Gulfside Village.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/24/2010 "Delicate Balance of Nature" Lecture Series: From Rail to Trail: Flagler to Now]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=7591</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railroad and its transformation into U.S. Highway 1 — now designated an All-American Road — leaving a route of historic places for recreation. Trail specialist Monica Woll of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is to share its fascinating history. This popular annual lecture series focused on Florida Keys history, archaeology, culture and environment is sponsored by Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock State Park. 
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	<title><![CDATA[3/25/2010 - 3/27/2010 Marathon Community Theater presents: Guys And Dolls]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathontheater.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Guys and Dolls is a many-times Tony-winning musical laced with Damon Runyon characters, beautiful songs and snappy dances. Set in New York City in the ‘40s, it weaves a fable about gamblers, missionaries and chorus girls. Showtime 8 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/26/2010 - 3/28/2010 Florida Keys Fly Fishing School]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.floridakeysoutfitters.com/ffs/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Learn fly fishing in saltwater with  world class instruction in a fun and no-pressure environment.  Two-day schools present a unique opportunity for beginners and experienced anglers, as well as couples. Call or visit Web site for details.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/27/2010 Pops In The Park - Florida Heritage Concert]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keyscommunityconcertband.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Florida Keys Community Concert Band presents its 2010 season at Islamorada Founders Park, Bayside, MM 87, Plantation Key. Performances are outdoors; no chairs provided. Starts at 4:00 p.m. Admission free for all concerts.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/30/2010 - 4/10/2010 Waterfront Playhouse presents: Bitchslap!]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.waterfrontplayhouse.org/html/fullmonty.html</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Back by popular demand, the trio brilliantly portray the legendary feud where these ultimate screen goddesses battle over roles, top billing, Oscars and MEN. Funny, bitchy and touching. Showtime 8 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/1/2010 - 4/3/2010 Marathon Community Theater presents: Guys And Dolls]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathontheater.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Guys and Dolls is a many-times Tony-winning musical laced with Damon Runyon characters, beautiful songs and snappy dances. Set in New York City in the ‘40s, it weaves a fable about gamblers, missionaries and chorus girls. Showtime 8 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/2/2010 Artists In Paradise Presents Walk on Winn Dixie]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.artistsinparadise.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Stroll through stores and galleries for a fall night of art and live music, from 7 to 9 p.m.. Enjoy wine, beverages, munchies and music. 
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	<title><![CDATA[4/3/2010 Second Annual Lower Keys Reggae Music Festival]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.lowerkeyschamber.com/calendar.cfm</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Musical stylings such as country, rock, reggae, jazz and Keys music are to be presented at Camp Sawyer, Mile Marker 34, cceanside. For information, call the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce or check their Web site for details. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/4/2010 Underwater Easter Egg Hunt]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The Easter bunny hosts this annual underwater egg hunt off Key Largo to benefit Kids in Special Situations, a local charity for needy children.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/7/2010 - 4/9/2010 Islamorada All-Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Anglers compete to catch the gray ghost of the flats in the legendary shallows surrounding Islamorada. This all-release tournament features trophies and prizes. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/10/2010 - 4/11/2010 19th Annual Florida Keys Island Fest]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.islamoradachamber.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Music, Art, Food & Fun at Founder's Park in Islamorada. Free admission, festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Founder’s Park, mile marker 87 bayside on Plantation Key.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/10/2010 - 4/11/2010 Naval Air Station Air Show ]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.wingsoverkeywest.net</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration team is to host the Blue Angels, as well as aerial demonstrations by military and civilian performers, and static military and vintage aircraft. Free admission to Naval Air Station; event schedule to be announced, visit Web site for details to follow.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/11/2010 - 4/16/2010 16th Annual Robert Frost Poetry Festival]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.heritagehousemuseum.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The festival features poetry and haiku workshops and readings, and a poetry and haiku contest. Events are staged at the Robert Frost Cottage at the Heritage House Museum, where Frost spent many island winters.
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	<title><![CDATA[4/11/2010 7 Mile Marina Marathon Sharkathon]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Take a bite out of Marathon as anglers match skills in catching multiple shark species during this one-day, man-versus-shark release tournament.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/13/2010 - 4/17/2010 World Sailfish Championship]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.worldsailfish.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[With a guaranteed top prize of $100,000, the prestigious sailfish challenge draws top teams and benefits the Don Shula Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, Camp Boggy Creek for youngsters with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, and other national and local charities. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/15/2010 - 4/16/2010 Marathon Inshore Tournament - Bridge Tarpon Series]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.bigtimetackle.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[A series tournament targeting a traditional style of Keys tarpon fishing. Anglers can fish Bahia Honda bridge, 7-Mile Bridge, or Long Key Bridge. Fish three tides (April 15-16, May 13-14, June 3-4), and anglers with the most releases wins cash prizes. Tournament also raises money for local scholarships. A 35-boat max tournament with a max of six anglers per boat.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/16/2010 - 4/25/2010 Conch Republic Independence Celebration]]></title>
	
	<link>http://conchrepublic.com/schedule.htm</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[With activities ranging from wacky bed race to a lighthearted sea battle featuring tall ships, the Conch Republic's 10-day birthday party showcases the independent and eccentric spirit that characterizes the Florida Keys.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/16/2010 - 4/25/2010 28th Conch Republic Independence Celebration]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.conchrepublic.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Parades, bed races, parties and a wacky “drag race” commemorate the founding of the Conch Republic on April 23, 1982, in response to a U.S. Border Patrol roadblock that halted traffic in and out of the Florida Keys.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/16/2010 - 4/18/2010 Redbone @ Large Hawks Cay Sunrise/Sunset Tarpon Celebrity Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.redbone.org </link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The event is one of approximately 30 Redbone celebrity tournaments that are held each year, with all proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/17/2010 29th Annual Seven Mile Bridge Run]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.southernmostrunners.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[An estimated field of 1,500 runners are to participate in the annual foot race across the longest segmental bridge in the world. Sponsored by the Marathon Runners Club.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/17/2010 Earth Day at Cheeca Lodge]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.cheeca.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The annual celebration features entertainment, food, environmental education booths and sand-shaping sculptures on the beach. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/17/2010 - 4/18/2010 5th Annual Nate Grill Co-Ed Softball Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[One of Marathon's largest sporting events, teams come to the Keys for a weekend of family fun, competition and a good cause. Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Marathon Community Park. Hosted by: Nate Grill Scholarship foundation. All proceeds to benefit Marathon High School Scholarship Recipients. Team Registration $300 by February 20th, 2010. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/19/2010 15th Annual Taste of Key West]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.aidshelp.cc</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Scores of area restaurants present mouthwatering samples of their cuisine to benefit AIDS Help Inc. The culinary celebration takes place at the Truman Waterfront overlooking Key West Harbor.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/21/2010 - 4/22/2010 Key West Symphony Master Concert No.1]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keywestsymphony.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The final concert of the symphony’s twelfth season will feature pianist Christopher Taylor who is back by popular demand to perform the beautiful Prokofiev’s Concerto No 2 for Piano and Orchestra.  The symphony will also play the haunting music of Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis and the jubilant Beethoven Symphony No 5.  ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/21/2010 History of Diving Museum presents: FREE Seminar Series ]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.divingmuseum.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[This month's free seminar is to be given by Robert Clift, themed "Preservation of Florida Bay." Starts at 7 p.m. at Diving Museum, mile marker 83 in Islamorada. Immerse yourself in the fun!]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/23/2010 - 5/2/2010 "The Producers"]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.miamiactingcompany.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The outrageous, hilarious and off the wall story of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom attempting to produce a gigantic flop entitled “Springtime for Hitler.”  Produced and directed by Debra Ginsberg,  musical direction by Randy Lichtman and a cast of over 25 actors and 13 musicians. Located at Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center, 102250 Overseas Highway. Showtime 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. Check Web site for show dates.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/23/2010 Waterfront Playhouse presents: Terri White in Concert]]></title>
	
	<link>http://waterfrontplayhouse.org/html/terri.html</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[One night only! An unforgettable evening concert with Broadway's dynamite star. Showtime 8:30 p.m., show sponsored by the Key West Piano Bar.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/24/2010 Pops In The Park - Young Musicians Concert

 
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	<link>http://www.keyscommunityconcertband.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Florida Keys Community Concert Band presents the 2010 season finale at Islamorada Founders Park, Bayside, MM 87, Plantation Key. Performances are outdoors; no chairs provided. Starts at 4 p.m. Admission free. 
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	<title><![CDATA[4/24/2010 - 4/25/2010 Marathon Boat Show]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathonboatshow.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The first annual boat show is to feature new and used boats, personal water-craft, ATVs, motorcycles, cars, trucks, SUV and electric vehicles on display. Also activities for the kids, food, drinks plus a live band on Saturday.  Free admission. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/28/2010 - 5/2/2010 Key West Songwriters’ Festival]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keywestsongwritersfestival.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The 15th-annual showcase of musical magic features America’s foremost performing songwriters, with concerts staged in intimate, audience-friendly island settings. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/29/2010 - 5/1/2010 4th Annual Marathon Offshore Bull and Cow Dolphin Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathonoffshoretournament.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Anglers vie for over $25,000 in prizes in this boat team event, with seven different divisions. Calcutta Baits Pre-fish Tournament Thursday, April 29; Bull and Cow Tournament, Friday and Saturday April 30 - May 1. Call or visit Web site for details. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/30/2010 - 5/2/2010 Florida Keys Fly Fishing School]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.floridakeysoutfitters.com/ffs/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Learn fly fishing in saltwater with  world class instruction in a fun and no-pressure environment.  Two-day schools present a unique opportunity for beginners and experienced anglers, as well as couples. Call or visit Web site for details.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[5/2/2010 - 5/5/2010 Tarponian Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Anglers target tarpon and vie for prizes in this high-energy event. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[5/6/2010 - 5/8/2010 Marathon International Tarpon Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[This all-release event is one of the longest-running tournaments targeting the mighty silver king.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[5/6/2010 - 5/8/2010 Marathon Community Theater presents: Deathtrap]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathontheater.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The longest running comedy-thriller on Broadway, Deathtrap is a story where everyone has a hidden motive. Just when you think you have it figured out, the rug flies right out from under you. Showtime 8 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[5/6/2010 - 5/29/2010 Waterfront Playhouse presents: Stepping Out]]></title>
	
	<link>http://waterfrontplayhouse.org/html/terri.html</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[A group of would-be-hoofers join a tap class in the hope of conquering their inhibitions and awkwardness. When the class is asked to be part of an upcoming dance recital, their ex-chorine teacher tries to whip the motley but lovable crew into shape. The class eventually overcomes fears, conflicts and left feet to triumph. A hit on Broadway, this touching play will get your toes tapping. Showtime 8:30 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[5/7/2010 - 5/8/2010 Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Dolphin fish are the target in this angling challenge to benefit Habitat for Humanity. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[5/8/2010 Battle In The Bay Dragon Boat Festival Returns To Marathon!]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.battleinthebay.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Don't miss this high-action event as Dragon Boat Racing arrives in Marathon for the ONLY beach-launch boat race of its kind. 
Bring a team or come and watch as boats race along a 400-meter course parallel to Sombrero Beach. Free to watch races, visit Web site for more info. ]]></description>
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