Whether it’s snorkeling one of Key West’s many coral reefs, observing dolphins in the wild, or reliving history at Ft. Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, Sunny Days Catamarans sets the standard in off-shore entertainment.

For a day trip to the Dry Tortugas, their “Fast Cat” is an 85-foot high-speed power catamaran with a cool air conditioned cabin providing comfortable indoor seating. Or, for you sun worshipers, a rear deck is available for outdoor seating. The innovative design means a smoother, more pleasant ride, resulting in fewer people experiencing motion sickness on the trip.

Sunny Days
210 Elizabeth St.
(305) 296-5556

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Once known by the locals as the 1900′s vintage Otto Mansion, Pilot House is today appointed with a tasteful blend of antiques and decorated with tropical furnishings that accommodates the discriminating tastes of their experienced travelers.

They offer accommodations in these surroundings with eight guest rooms to choose from, all with private baths, color TVs, private line phones, air-conditioning, and paddle fans.

As their guest in the Southernmost City you will appreciate their continuing attention to detail. The guest rooms’ original hardwood floors gleam with polish.

The massive moldings and the twelve foot ceilings speak to an elegance of another era in Key West history.

414 Simonton St. 14 units
(305) 293-6600, 1-877-809-4228
fax (305) 294-9298

Examine authentic pirate plunder, weapons, confessions and other rare artifacts as you are taken aboard and below deck on an amazing interactive journey back through 300 years of high seas adventure.

View displays include authentic artifacts from the era of piracy including guns, knifes, tools, and treasure.

Check out the digital-interactive screens the explore legendary pirates: Anne Bonny, Black Beard and Captain Morgan.

524 Front St.
Key West, FL 33040
(305)292-1113

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Both Old Town Manor & Rose Lane Villas are ideally located, just a few steps from Duval Street, in the heart of Old Town Key West. Very few inns can compare to its classical setting. Built in 1886 the Old Town Manor is a reminder of Key West’s unique history.

While respecting the tradition of Key West bed and breakfasts, the Old Town Manor provides 21st century accommodations. The inn offers free DVD rentals, free wireless Internet access, and a healthy all-natural delicious breakfast.

For condominium style resort accommodations, Rose Lane Villas is easy to find but difficult to leave. The location of the Villas is as close to the action as you’ll get without sacrificing a good night’s sleep. Their 1, 2, and 3 bedroom Villas are generously equipped for your Key West family reunion, destination wedding, or even a romantic Key West getaway.

511 Eaton St. 19 units
(305) 292-2170, (800) 294-2170
fax (305) 293-0559

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Key West Skydiving will provide the rush of a lifetime while enjoying the breathtaking views of Key West and its beautiful reefs.

Taking the big leap into the world of skydiving, Key West Skydiving will introduce you to the thrill of flight with the ease of a tandem skydive.

After a short but intense briefing, you and your instructor will make a tandem skydive from two miles high over our incredible Florida Keys.

While securely harnessed to your instructor with specially designed skydiving equipment built for two, you and your instructor will take to the skies. There is no other experience quite like skydiving with the thrill of the event plus spectacular views of Key West, the Atlantic Ocean, the Florida reefs, the Gulf and the Florida Keys.

Skydive Key West
Sugarloaf Airport
MM17 US Highway 1
Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042
(305)395-0555 (800)99skydive

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The 50th annual Key West house tours are sponsored by the Old Island Restoration Foundation and funded in part about the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Each tour features lovely homes and gardens reflecting the varied tastes and originality of their owners. You will be enchanted by exquisite restorations and creative renovations, and delightful interiors featuring art collections, antiques, and much more. Each tour features 5 private homes.

Tour tickets are $25 and are available by credit card at the Oldest House Museum (322 Duval St., or call 305-294-9501), or with cash or check at:

* TIB Bank Branches: 330 Whitehead St., Key West; 3618 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West; MM30.4, Big Pine; 2348 Overseas Highway, Marathon
* Audio Visual in Paradise, 1124 Key Plaza
* Royal Furniture, 3326 N. Roosevelt Blvd, next to Publix
* At the featured houses during tour hours

Tour

639 William Street
416 Elizabeth Street
620 Eaton Street
410 Louisa Street
1217 Pearl Street

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This Friday night, February 12, 2010, Mardi Gras comes to Key West.

The first party of this annual event will be the Royal Bal Masque held at the Gardens Hotel as a benefit for AIDS Help.

Included with the cost of admission is a Gourmet Cajun dinner featuring everything from Crawfish and Lobster Tail etouffe to Cafe du Monde Beignets by Master Chef Georgia Chase.

You and your partner can dance the night away to live New Orleans Jazz.

Get your free Hurricane in your souvenir glass and maybe you will find the baby in the King cake and become the honorary King or Queen of the night.

This event will be held at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $100, suggested formal attire, masks and costumes encouraged. Enjoy a gourmet Cajun dinner, live New Orleans jazz music and dancing.

Contact: 305-295-7676 or 305-296-6196

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The Ocean Breeze Inn offers a unique venue for your next stay in Old Town Key West, with Duval Street and tropical South Beach just steps away.

Their affordable accommodations keep bringing back guests to the Ocean Breeze Inn with the unique charm of this tropical retreat, along with prodigious measures of hometown hospitality.

Guests enjoy a free continental breakfast every morning plus free off street parking (a real benefit on the island). Once situated, guests are welcome to explore the wonders of Key West on foot, bicycle or moped.

Just two blocks away from the Atlantic side of this island paradise, you have excellent access to four separate public beaches and all of the historic sites in Old Town Key West.

And, of course, right around the corner are all the sights, sounds, tastes and uproarious nightlife of Duval Street.

Contact the Ocean Breeze Inn
625 South St. Key West, Fl. 33040
Ph (305)296-2829
Toll-free (800)879-2362
Fax (305)296-2092

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This evening, February 10, 2020, 8:00 pm EST at the Tennessee Williams Theatre world famous singer and songwriter Noel Paul Stookey performs in a unique presentation of concert and conversation.

Altering both the musical and ethical landscape of this country and the world for decades, both as the “Paul” of the legendary Peter, Paul and Mary and as an independent musician, his music is funny, thoughtful and compassionate.

Stookey’s vocal sound is known all across this land from the “Wedding Song” to “In These Times.”

All proceeds of this performance will benefit the programs of the Florida Keys Council of the Arts.

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Enjoy Key West after dark with a lantern-led evening stroll down the historic Old Town’s shadowy lanes. You will discover the ghosts, ghouls & legends that haunt the island paradise.

The Original Ghost Tour & Haunted Gift Shoppe is Key West’s original ghost tour, founded in 1996 by “Ghosts of Key West” author David Sloan.

Featured on the Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, The Tonight Show and MTV’s Real World, it is locally owned and operated.

Come see why Key West visitors consistently say that the original is always the best.

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