Beyond the shell - What is a Key West Conch?

Beyond the shell - What is a Key West Conch?

February 28, 2023 1 Comment

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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

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Key West Cemetery

Key West Cemetery

October 28, 2022

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Hurricane Ian in Key West

Hurricane Ian in Key West

September 30, 2022

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Coffee Unchanged - A conch & her cafe con leche

Coffee Unchanged - A conch & her cafe con leche

September 06, 2022

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The Southernmost Point

The Southernmost Point

June 27, 2022 1 Comment

Despite its small size, Key West holds many points of significance for the United States. One in particular is, “The Southernmost Point in the Continental U.S.A.”

As seen by the sizeable marker erected on this “southernmost” point (or close to it anyway, I explain later) it’s a title that we hold with equally sizable pride here in Key West.

The story of how this giant buoy-shaped hunk of cement came to be however, is rather fitting I think, of a festive and vibrant place like Key West.

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Key West Life: Katie Hobbs Holtkamp

Key West Life: Katie Hobbs Holtkamp

June 15, 2022

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Key West Life: Actor Jessica Miano Kruel

Key West Life: Actor Jessica Miano Kruel

June 15, 2022

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No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe

No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe

November 23, 2021

Everyone promises the best key lime pie––yeah, yeah. But what about a pie that’s, literally, no sweat? As in, you don’t even bake it? That’s got to be the coolest pie ever. Here’s how to do it.

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Key West Stories: Growing Up in Key West

Key West Stories: Growing Up in Key West

September 28, 2021

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What's up with the chickens in Key West?

What's up with the chickens in Key West?

May 03, 2021 4 Comments

If you have ever visited Key West you have undoubtedly seen chickens freely walking the streets, at times even wandering into the occasional business or restaurant. Yes, it’s true: Key West has a chicken problem, and we love it. But where did these adorable little birds come from and why do they roam the streets freely? While their origins can’t be traced back to a specific moment or event, we have a pretty good idea of where the original gypsy chickens came from and why there are so many today.

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Tucker's Journal, Men's Fishing trip, 1952

Tucker's Journal, Men's Fishing trip, 1952

March 26, 2021

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