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Art Extravaganza Hits Key West This Weekend
January 22, 2024

This weekend, Key West's Truman Waterfront Park transforms into an artistic mecca with the Key West Art and Craft Festival. From Feb. 24-25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., art aficionados can indulge in the free-admission event featuring over 120 artists and cra...

Rocking the Keys: Howard Livingston's Trop-Rock Journey from Coal Miner's Son to Island Music Maestro
January 20, 2024

From the heart of Kentucky's coal mines to the sun-kissed beaches of the Florida Keys, trop-rock singer Howard Livingston has charted an extraordinary course. Just 18 years into his music career, Livingston's 11th album, “House Down by the Sea,...

Kingfish Mayhem in Key West: Florida's Pro Marine and Alabama's LinedOut Triumph
January 17, 2024

The Kingfish Mayhem Tournament in Key West wrapped up on Jan. 14 with a sensational showing from teams Pro Marine and LinedOut. Captain Jim Naset's Pro Marine, hailing from St. Petersburg, Florida, snagged the pro division title with a stunning 84.4-...

Key West's Presidents' Day Weekend: A Truman Show With a Twist
January 17, 2024

This Presidents’ Day weekend, Key West is set to transform into a historical hub, thanks to the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation and the Society of Presidential Descendants. They're rolling out the red carpet for the Presidential Families We...

Hooked on Science: The Secret Sauce Behind Successful Sportfishing
January 16, 2024

ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys -- It’s not just about the bait and tackle. At the upcoming SaltWater Sportsman National Seminar Series, the spotlight’s on the science that turns a good day of fishing into a great one. Picture this: Saturday, Ja...

We’re Turning Country in Key West
January 10, 2024

Key West, Florida, is tuning up to host the ultimate country music showdown, where female country icons are ready to hit the stage and show the world what they've got. From Tuesday, Jan. 30, through Saturday, Feb. 3, the Key Western Fest is set to si...

The Key West Fishing Tournament: A Six-Month Saga of Scales and Thrills
January 05, 2024

From January through June, the Key West Fishing Tournaments will turn the waters of Key West and the Lower Keys into a battleground for anglers, a stage for marine gladiators. Let’s reel in the upcoming highlights. January’s Chilly Start...

Lower Keys’ Spanish Fly Music Fest: Where Idol Meets Island Vibes
December 28, 2023

RAMROD KEY, Florida Keys — Get ready for a blend of musical talents and heartfelt causes at the sixth annual Spanish Fly Music Festival in the Lower Florida Keys. The spotlight's on Kate Watson, a voice you might remember from “American I...

Key West Transforms into a Spanish Gastronomic Wonderland
December 27, 2023

Olé España! Key West is throwing a fiesta from Jan. 23-28, celebrating Spain's rich culinary heritage and wine. The 2024 Key West Food & Wine Festival, themed “Olé España,” is more than just a party —...

The South Florida Symphony's Key West Concert Series: A Must-See for Classical Music Fans
December 26, 2023

KEY WEST, Florida Keys — Classical music aficionados can celebrate the South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s 2024 season by joining the landmark orchestra in Key West for three Masterworks concerts. Founded in Key West, the renown...

Key West: Where Sailors Set Sail and Party Hard
December 21, 2023

Just as the nation shivers through January, Key West heats up with the Southernmost Regatta, scheduled to splash the subtropical waters with competitive spirit from Jan. 15-19. Organized by Sailing Inc., this five-day fiesta isn't just about high-spe...

Flag Football Fiesta in Key West: Kelly McGillis Classic Takes the Spotlight
December 21, 2023

Grab your cleats and your team spirit because Key West is about to turn into the epicenter of flag football frenzy! From January 22 to 29, 2024, the Kelly McGillis Classic International Women’s & Girls’ Flag Football Championship is t...