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<title>Florida Keys and Key West</title>
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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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<copyright>Copyright 2012, Monroe County Tourist Development Council</copyright>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Bogey & Bacall Classic Paddle Festival Set for Feb. 4-5]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8321</link>
	<description><![CDATA[KEY LARGO, Florida Keys — A two-day paddlefest attracting single and double kayaks, canoes and standup paddle boards is set for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 4-5, along a scenic course around the Florida Keys' northernmost island of Key Largo.


A distance race for boats and boards, the event is expected to draw more than 100 participants daily in selected classes and age-group categories. 


"The Bogey" race starts at 10 a.m. Saturday from the shoreline of Florida Bay Outfitters at mile marke]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Central Florida Resident Wins Florida Keys Vacation in Social Media Contest]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8329</link>
	<description><![CDATA[FLORIDA KEYS -- Clermont, Fla., resident LouAnn Stubbs was selected from more than 1,000 entrants to win a week's stay in the Florida Keys, after participating in the destination's online Cyber-Train to Sunshine Contest.


The competition was staged in conjunction with the recent 100th anniversary of the completion of Henry Flagler's Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad. Key West Mayor Craig Cates chose Stubbs in a random drawing. 


As the contest winner, Stubbs and a guest can follow the histo]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Conchfest to Celebrate Key West's Conch Heritage March 3]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8330</link>
	<description><![CDATA[KEY WEST, Florida Keys — Native-born Key West residents proudly call themselves conchs, a nickname inspired by the sturdy sea mollusk that inhabits area waters. A celebration of their conch heritage is set for 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 3. 


The family-friendly ConchFest is to be presented at Bayview Park, located on Truman Avenue at the entrance to the island city's historic Old Town, by the Rotary Club of Key West. 


The festival is to feature a conch chowder cook-off showcasing]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Sheriff's Office Investigating Vacation Rental Fraud in Upper Keys]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8327</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a suspected vacation rental fraud operation that is using an Upper Keys home actually on the market to be sold.

According to public information officer Becky Herrin, two victims reported paying to rent a home at 106 Coastal Drive in Key Largo. Both said they found the property for rent on the internet, corresponded and spoke with a man using the last name of "Lassiter." Both victims wired, in advance, payments to "Lassiter's" bank acco]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Presidential Descendants to Recall First Ladies Feb. 25 in Key West]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8331</link>
	<description><![CDATA[KEY WEST, Florida Keys — Descendants of three former United States presidents are to share memories and insights about their "first lady" forebears during a presentation at Key West's Harry S. Truman Little White House, Florida's only presidential museum. 


The unique event is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, on the west lawn of the 111 Front St. residence where former President Truman spent 11 working vacations during his 1945-1953 administration. 


Scheduled presenters include T]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Experience Civil War History Feb. 10-12 at Key West's Fort Zachary Taylor]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8302</link>
	<description><![CDATA[KEY WEST, Florida Keys — The roar of cannon fire and the sight of soldiers in Civil War uniforms are to greet visitors at oceanfront Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Friday though Sunday, Feb. 10-12, during the annual Civil War Heritage Days festival. 


Key West was the only Deep South port that remained in Union hands throughout the Civil War, and Fort Taylor was a vital base for the Union blockade of Confederate ships. Captured blockade runners were forced to anchor in the waters ju]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Festival to Spotlight Fine Art in Historic Key West Setting]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8318</link>
	<description><![CDATA[KEY WEST, Florida Keys — In 1965 the Key West Art Center originated and sponsored a show of original fine art to promote the cultural image of the island city. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25-26, the 47th annual Old Island Days Art Festival is to continue that tradition with works by approximately 100 fine artists from around the United States and Canada.


Now a nationally recognized event, the open-air art show is still presented by the Key West Art Center in the historic Old Town district. Ho]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Food Lovers to Flock to Original Marathon Seafood Festival March 10-11]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8324</link>
	<description><![CDATA[MARATHON, Florida Keys — What started as a community event to bolster tourism business has, more than 30 years later, become one of the Middle Keys' most anticipated and sumptuous weekends. The Original Marathon Seafood Festival, set for Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11, features a feast of fish, shrimp, lobster and conch for tens of thousands of seafood lovers. 


Indigenous seafood such as mahi-mahi, Florida lobster, succulent stone crab claws, plump pink shrimp and smoked fish are the anch]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Marathon House & Garden Tour and Flower Show Set for March 3]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8310</link>
	<description><![CDATA[MARATHON, Florida Keys — Some of the finest homes and lushest gardens on the islands of Marathon are to be open to the public during the Marathon Garden Club's annual House & Garden Tour set for Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Private single-family homes and waterfront island retreats are to be featured during the combination driving and walking tour. The homes and gardens can be visited in any order.


The garden club's grounds at mile marker 50 bayside also are to be open for]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Key West's Historic Seaport to Spotlight Art and Music March 3]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8323</link>
	<description><![CDATA[KEY WEST, Florida Keys — Arts and crafts by some of the Florida Keys' most creative spirits combine with music by top local and visiting musicians at the 12th annual Schooner Wharf Open Air Art & Music Affair, scheduled Saturday, March 3, in Key West's Historic Seaport.


Headquartered at the Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 William St., the event is to feature artists' and artisans' wares from 10 a.m. until sunset, with music continuing into the night.


Featured artistry is to include paintings, ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Finalist of NBC's 'The Voice' to Highlight Pigeon Key Art Festival Feb. 11-12]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8303</link>
	<description><![CDATA[MARATHON, Florida Keys — Among voguish artists and craftspeople from around the country, the acoustic guitar stylings of Casey Weston, a finalist on NBC's "The Voice," are to be featured at the Pigeon Key Art Festival, set for the weekend of Feb. 11-12 at Marathon Community Park, mile marker 49. 


Now in its 18th year, the critically acclaimed event is named for Pigeon Key, a small island beneath the Old Seven Mile Bridge that housed workers constructing the Over-Sea Railroad in the early 19]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Island Grass Music Fest to Benefit Habitat for Humanity Feb. 26]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8292</link>
	<description><![CDATA[BIG PINE KEY, Florida Keys — Performances by renowned regional bands and entertainers, as well as a competitive Conch Chowder Cook-off, are to highlight the musical and culinary offerings during the Island Grass Music Fest set for 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. 


The event, sponsored by Verizon and supported by other local businesses, benefits Habitat for Humanity of Key West and the Lower Florida Keys. It takes place at Habitat's Big Pine Key headquarters, mile marker 30.5 on U.S. Highway 1.   ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Dernière chance pour rejoindre l'Aventure des 115 miles en Kayak  pour la commémoration du centenaire de la ligne de chemin de fer des Florida Keys]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8264</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Il est encore temps pour les kayakistes amoureux de la nature de se joindre au défi des 115 miles (190 km) (Paddle Florida Keys Challenge), pour célébrer le centenaire de l'achèvement de la ligne de chemin de fer desFlorida Keys. L'aventure de 10 jours commence le jeudi 12 janvier 2012.

À partir du John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park de Key Largo, la course est adaptée aux pagayeurs expérimentés et inclut les nuitées à travers les Keys. Les déplacements quotidiens sont entre 6 et 20 miles (1]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[L'Image de décembre des Florida Keys & Key West]]></title>
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=8265</link>
	<description><![CDATA[En October 2011, les Florida Keys & Key West ont lancé sur leur site web le partage de photos, <a href=http://www.fla-keys.com/photoadventure>fla-keys.com/photoadventure</a>, afin d'encourager les touristes à faire part de leurs aventures et expériences dans les Keys à travers l'image. Tous les mois, la meilleure des photos est sélectionnée en tant que "l'Image du mois".

La photo gagnante de décembre a été choisie parce qu'elle capture parfaitement l'attitude décontractée et aimant s'amuser d]]></description>
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