January 23, 2012 —
Lighthouse Larry -- Replicating Florida Keys — Larry Herlth, an Islamorada-based artist known as "Lighthouse Larry," has fashioned his passion for lighthouses and crafted six of these structures off the Florida Keys into exact scaled replicas of the historical beacons, three of which were built before the Civil War. View his artistic vision.
January 06, 2012 —
Huge Outdoor Mural, Honoring Flagler Railroad, Unveiled — A new outdoor art mural located at mile marker 95 bayside in Key Largo honors the 100th anniversary of the completion of Henry Flagler's Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad. Measuring 60 feet long and 11.5 feet high, the mural depicts a train similar to a Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad passenger train.
January 01, 2012 —
Key West New Year's Eve 2012 — In Times Square, they drop the ball. In much warmer Key West, the Bourbon Street Pub Complex drops a spicy drag queen named "Sushi" in a red shoe. Mouse over the monitor and click "play" to see how the island city welcomed 2012.
December 31, 2011 —
Dachshund Parade in Key West - Weiner Dog Walk — Key West has gone to the dogs! Watch as nearly 200 dachshunds and their owners parade through historic Old Town. This wiener wonderland walk is an annual family-friendly prelude to the island's New Year's festivities on Dec. 31.
December 23, 2011 —
Santa Makes a Splash in the Florida Keys — Santa traded in his sleigh to go diving off Key Largo in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Check out Atlantis Dive Shop owner Spencer Slate, garbed as Santa, as he spreads holiday wishes to the marine inhabitants on a section of America's only living contiguous coral barrier reef.
December 16, 2011 —
Riding the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad — Henry Flagler's Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad ceased operating in 1935, but two Keys women vividly remember childhood experiences riding the "railroad that went to sea." Completed in 1912, the tracks stretched more than 100 miles, carrying passengers for 23 years from mainland Florida to the Keys.
November 05, 2011 —
Jimmy Buffett Plays Surprise Key West Concert, Nov. 4 — Jimmy Buffett returned to his former Key West home for a rare surprise performance before some 3,500 "Parrot Head" fans. "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" and "Margaritaville" were among his Coral Reefer Band's favorites. Click play and sing along.
October 26, 2011 —
The Underwater World of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary — The incredible underwater world of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, shot by Key Largo videographer Frazier Nivens in high-definition in July 2011. Watch and discover why the Florida Keys is the dive capital of the world.
October 14, 2011 —
Stone Crab Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 15 — Bring on the dipping sauce! Starting Oct. 15, stone crab claws, brought fresh to shore from Florida Keys waters, are steamed, cracked, plated and served dipped in melted butter or a savory mustard sauce. Click play to crack open the succulent, meaty details.
October 08, 2011 —
Fantasy Fest 2011 Is Happening Now! — Key West's Fantasy Fest is happening now through Oct. 30 with a wild array of masquerade balls, costume contests, exotic escapades and a glittering grand parade, themed
"Aquatic Afrolic." Make a splash at Key West's wildest party!
October 03, 2011 —
Visit Historic Pigeon Key — Nestled beneath the Old Seven Mile Bridge lies a historical treasure known as Pigeon Key. The five-acre island served as base camp for workers who built Henry Flagler's railroad in the early 1900s. Explore the tiny island with an enormous reputation for remaining unchanged as the Keys evolved.
September 16, 2011 —
Jimmy Johnson: From Football to Fishing in the Florida Keys — Former NFL and college football coach Jimmy Johnson has lived in the Florida Keys for more than 15 years. Johnson's name graces Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill at Fisherman's Cove as well as a private residence club in Key Largo. Click play to discover JJ's reasons for residing in the Keys.
September 12, 2011 —
Ease on Down the Highway for Key West Poker Run — Hit the road as motorcyclists from throughout the United States travel one of America's most scenic highways for charity during the annual Key West Poker Run.
August 15, 2011 —
Islamorada Third Thursday Art Walk — Tap Islamorada's arts and cultural vein and stroll among original art, food and live music at Morada Way between MM 81-82, from 6-10 p.m. The Jan. 19 event marks the Art Walk's one-year anniversary and honors the Flagler Centennial Celebration with commemorative items and memorabilia.
August 02, 2011 —
Lobster Lovers Feast at Key West Lobsterfest — A hearty appetite and a passion for lobsters are mandatory during the 15th annual Key West Lobsterfest, a celebration of Florida's clawless lobster set for Friday through Sunday, Aug. 12-14. Click play for the buttery details.
June 30, 2011 —
In the Keys You Can Fly Like 'James Bond' — Visitors to the Florida Keys can now pretend to be — and actually fly like — "James Bond" with a new watersport providing levitation-like flight. The Keys are the first place in the United States to offer the amazing experience to travelers.
May 02, 2011 —
Dragon Boat Racing Hits the Beach — Waters off Marathon's Sombrero Beach transform into a swift racecourse for the annual Battle in the Bay Dragon Boat Festival every May. Click play to watch teams power these sleek, 40-foot-long boats. Make it a beachin' weekend!
April 22, 2011 —
Better Angels Key West Songwriter's Festival — More than 150 chart-topping songwriters perform their hits on audience-friendly island stages during the annual Key West Songwriters Festival, happening April 27 through May 2. Click play for a "backstage pass" to the musical magic.
April 17, 2011 —
Key West's Great Conch Republic Drag Race — During Key West's Great Conch Republic Drag Race, high heels eclipse high octane and lipstick is mandatory (though tiaras are optional). Click "play" to see the hilarious race down the island city's famed Duval Street, coming up April 23.
April 13, 2011 —
Schooner Western Union Gets $1.25 Million Facelift — A $1.25 million restoration project has kept a historic sailing schooner in Key West, the same city it was built and launched 72 years ago. The refurbishment allows Key West visitors an opportunity to sail into history. Click "play" to learn more.
April 07, 2011 —
Exhibit Features 100 Years of Flagler Railroad — January 22, 2012, marks 100 years since first Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad first rolled through the Florida Keys to Key West, connecting the islands with the mainland. An expanded "Speedway to Sunshine" exhibit at Key West's Museum of Art & History at the Custom House is to be unveiled today.
January 26, 2011 —
Key Largo Stone Crab & Seafood Festival — Combining fresh seafood, live local entertainment, cooking demonstrations, casting classes and costume contests, the delicious third annual Key Largo Stone Crab & Seafood Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28-29 at Rowell's Marina, mile marker 104.5 bayside.
January 13, 2011 —
Key West Food and Wine Festival — Attention, food lovers! Sunshine, standout dishes and stellar vintages star in the annual Key West Food and Wine Festival. This is a "taste" of the island city's finest flavors.
January 04, 2011 —
How to Make a Florida Keys Conch Fritter — Make your own little piece of the Florida Keys right in your own kitchen. Follow along with the experts at the Islamorada Fish Company as they make this classic Keys dish.
January 01, 2011 —
Islamorada Artist Enamored with Florida Keys — What is talented artist Stacie Krupa's top reason for living in Islamorada and painting in the Florida Keys? It's one of the most important aspects for all artists around the world. Click on the "play" button to find the answer.
November 18, 2010 —
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Turns 50 — John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, America's first underwater preserve, celebrates it's 50th Anniversary on Dec. 11.
November 15, 2010 —
Marathon Wild Bird Center — A middle Keys gem, the Marathon Wild Bird Center is a bird rehabilitation center for injured or orphaned birds, located along nature trails within the hammock preserve of Crane Point. Click 'Play' to learn about the wild birds of the Florida Keys.
October 07, 2010 —
Get Ready for Fantasy Fest 2011 — It's uninhibited, unbelievable and unparalleled. It's Fantasy Fest, Key West's outrageous masking and costuming festival, this year themed "Habitat for Insanity," set for Oct. 21-30.
October 01, 2010 —
Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden — It's a special place in Key West, with a special atmosphere and some very special parrots. Click the play button to unlock the secret to Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden in Key West.
September 26, 2010 —
Marathon's Dolphin Research Center — The Dolphin Research Center is a not-for-profit organization that promotes peaceful coexistence, cooperation and communication between marine mammals, humans and the environment. Its protective environment for dolphins and sea lions draws national and international visitors to the Florida Keys.
July 25, 2010 —
Hemingway Days in Key West — The Florida Keys have not been physically impacted by the Gulf oil spill. The water is great, fish are biting and a festival just ended in Key West that saluted Ernest Hemingway.
July 19, 2010 —
Sport Fishing off the Florida Keys — In the Florida Keys, the fish are biting better then ever. Click on the play button for summertime fishing action captured off Islamorada, known as the Sportfishing Capital of the World.
July 12, 2010 —
Underwater Music Festival in the Florida Keys — The Florida Keys are well-known for its quirky festivals, and the Underwater Music Festival off Big Pine Key is no exception. Click play and "gear up" for the festival, each July.
June 28, 2010 —
This is the Underwater World of the Florida Keys — The Florida Keys have not been physically impacted by the Gulf oil spill. Join divers as they explore a portion of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Key Largo. All footage was shot Sunday, June 28, 2010
April 05, 2010 —
Stand-up Paddle-boarding in the Florida Keys - SUP Paddle Surfing — Stand-up paddling, or paddleboarding, is a perfect sport for fun, or to quietly enjoy secluded ecotours through backcountry flats in an environmentally friendly way. Click play and learn how to paddle the Gulf Stream.
February 18, 2010 —
The Original Marathon Seafood Festival — The Original Marathon Seafood Festival takes aim at the tummy with such local delicacies as Florida lobster, stone crab claws, plump pink shrimp and special smoked fish recipes. Whet your appetite for the annual munch-a-thon March 13th - 14th.
February 06, 2010 —
Keys Museum Traces History of Diving — Islamorada's History of Diving Museum traces man's endeavors to explore the oceans, and is dedicated to collecting, preserving and displaying artifacts, antiques and photographs that relate to diving, with 3,000 square feet of interactive exhibits.
November 25, 2009 —
Marathon's Turtle Hospital Welcomes Visitors — Marathon's Turtle Hospital, this year celebrating its 25th year in existence, is the only licensed veterinary clinic in the world dedicated exclusively to treating sick and injured sea turtles. Find out more about the unique facility, then drop by for a visit.
November 06, 2009 —
There is no App for a Vacation in the Florida Keys! — A new television commercial for the Florida Keys. Sure, there's an "app" for just about everything. But there's no "app" for a vacation in the Florida Keys.
October 27, 2009 —
Key West World Championship — "Known as the "Indianapolis" of the offshore powerboat racing circuit, Key West is hosting the world championships, through Sunday, Nov. 9. Get a preview and then be part of the excitement and unbelievable, bone-jarring speeds
August 18, 2009 —
Farm-Raised Coral Spawns in the Florida Keys — Marine scientists in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary documented the first known case where Atlantic-Caribbean, farm-raised coral has reproduced to serve as a foundation for future reefs. Learn about coral spawning, and join a scheduled nighttime coral dive this weekend.
July 11, 2009 —
Hemingway Days Honors Literary Legend — Key West's annual Hemingway Days festival honors acclaimed author Ernest Hemingway, who lived on the island during the 1930s. The main event of the week is a look-alike contest for Hemingway imitators.
February 24, 2009 —
Feed the Tarpon at Robbie's in Islamorada — Some visitors bill it as the most unique and cost-effective attractions in the entire Florida Keys. For a buck admission and $3 for a pail of baitfish, you can handfeed tarpon at Robbie's in Islamorada
January 29, 2009 —
Key West Six-Toed Cat Cam — Somewhere in one of Key West's many bars roams a six-toed cat named Aurora with a tiny video camera strapped to her furry head
November 17, 2008 —
National Key Deer Refuge — The Lower Keys are home to the National Key Deer Refuge, established in 1957 to protect and preserve habitats for wildlife, most notably the diminutive Key deer, a subspecies of the Virginia white-tailed deer. Click play to learn more about the 8,000-acre refuge of prime Key deer territory.
October 06, 2008 —
Ernest Hemingway's Cats — In 1935, author Ernest Hemingway received a cat named "Snowball" while living and writing in Key West. With paws featuring six toes, "Snowball" was the first of a long line of felines that has helped make the Hemingway Home and Museum one of the most popular visitor attractions in the Florida Keys
