Our Connection to Hemingway

Our Connection to Hemingway

December 17, 2023

In the sun-soaked embrace of Key West, the great Ernest Hemingway found not just refuge and camaraderie, but in many ways became a a kind of kindred spirit with the island itself. A symbiotic relationship that would etch its influence over time, on both the man and the island. 

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GOOMBAY FESTIVAL - Bahama Village, Key West

GOOMBAY FESTIVAL - Bahama Village, Key West

November 02, 2023

Just before the grand spectacle of Fantasy Fest takes over Key West, Bahama Village comes alive with the rhythms of Goombay Festival. This annual event is a celebration of culture, music, and tradition, offering a glimpse into the heart and soul of the Bahamas right here in the Florida Keys.

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We've Been the Richest City: Key West’s Rise to the Top

We've Been the Richest City: Key West’s Rise to the Top

September 05, 2023

Picture a different time, a time when the world was connected by the vessels that sailed its oceans. It was the 19th century, and a bustling maritime trade saw ships laden with treasures and provisions traversing the globe. In its heyday, Key West witnessed over 100 ships passing through its waters every day. But these same waters were notorious for their treacherous reefs, and proved fatal for many...

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Key West Life - Artist & Woodworker Kasidy Fritts of Washed Up Key West

Key West Life - Artist & Woodworker Kasidy Fritts of Washed Up Key West

August 01, 2023 1 Comment

We recently took a trip out to Stock Island to visit renowned wood artist Kasidy Fritts of Washed Up Key West. 

How did you get started and what inspired you to blend local tropical hardwoods to create such stunning pieces? 

You could say I was raised in a woodshop. When I was a kid in Pennsylvania my mom and dad converted an old barn out back into their own woodshop and they made a lot of small farmhouse-style trinkets and decorations. Fast forward to 2013 shortly after my first daughter was born I made my wife a table as a thank you and realized I really liked doing it. 

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THE ZESTY TRUTH, Dishin' on Key Lime Pie

THE ZESTY TRUTH, Dishin' on Key Lime Pie

July 08, 2023

One of our most famous icons, as the name would suggest, is the key lime. This small, tart fruit packs a puckery punch, yet has still managed to win over our collective hearts and minds. Many would say this is largely thanks to the pure magic that results when mixing this sour little lime with any amount of sugar...Enter, Key Lime Pie.

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LOCAL CLASSICS – A few of Key West's insider secrets...

LOCAL CLASSICS – A few of Key West's insider secrets...

May 23, 2023 1 Comment

A vibrant and picturesque vacation destination, this little island has big draw for attracting visitors from around the world. Beyond the tourist traps however, is a well-guarded collection of local hot spots.

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A WORLD APART - How the Conch Republic came to be.

A WORLD APART - How the Conch Republic came to be.

April 18, 2023

It’s been said more than once, that in so many ways it feels like you’re a world apart when you're in the Keys. Nothing cemented this notion however, quite like that time we decided to become our own nation... Here's how it happened.

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SEE YOU AT SUNSET - Key West Sunset Celebration

SEE YOU AT SUNSET - Key West Sunset Celebration

March 28, 2023 1 Comment

Every day as the sun sinks low, nearing the surface of our blue green waters, tourists and locals alike emerge from the shade of the Jamaican talls and Australian pines, to take part in something quite unique to the island of Key West - the setting sun.

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BEYOND THE SHELL - What is a Key West Conch?

BEYOND THE SHELL - What is a Key West Conch?

February 28, 2023 1 Comment

If you have visited Key West in the last century or so, you may have noticed the abundance of conch shell representation seen throughout our tiny island. Everything from general décor to the name of bars and restaurants , the Conchs are everywhere.  

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A DAY AT THE BEACH: Three winter survival hacks for landlocked ocean souls everywhere.

A DAY AT THE BEACH: Three winter survival hacks for landlocked ocean souls everywhere.

January 27, 2023

It’s almost February.  The joy of the recent holiday season, along with the rosy tint of expectation for the new year, dim in the rearview. And the dreamy prospect of a spring break escape still lies just beyond the curve of the horizon. If this resonates with you...here are a few winter-survival hacks that can help see you through till your next island escape!

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KEY WEST CEMETERY - A Favorite Fall Stroll

KEY WEST CEMETERY - A Favorite Fall Stroll

October 28, 2022

October in Key West is relentlessly colorful - and this without even one leafed tree participating in the season. Technically, we don’t “do fall” in the Keys. Not in the traditional sense anyway. But what we lack in leaf color, we make up for in our celebratory traditions.

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Hurricane Ian in Key West

Hurricane Ian in Key West

September 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian in Key West. We've been here before, and we'll be here again. It's understood this time of year, that we can't change this force of nature. It's in the aftermath of a hurricane however, that our island shines its brightest.

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