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Race the Keys Bogey and Bacall Classic Paddle Festival

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:23:11 +0000

Key Largo, FL 33037 Mile Marker 104, Saturday Feb. 4th

The Bogey 13.2 mile is a scenic race-course for single & double kayaks, surf skis. outrigger canoes and canoes that loops through mangrove creeks and across the open bay water of Blackwater Sound. The start and finish point will be from the shoreline of Florida Bay Outfitters. The actual length of the event could vary depending on conditions on race day.

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The Andrews Inn Bed and Breakfast Key West, Next Door To The Hemingway House

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:41:00 +0000

The Andrews Inn Bed and Breakfast Key West, adjacent to the famous Hemingway House, is an embodiment of the unique beauty of Key West.

You will relax amongst the comforts of home in one of the Andrew’s Garden Cottages. Just one block from the main inn,their cottages offer the ultimate in privacy and luxurious island living.

All of Andrew’s cottages are recently renovated Bahama-style homes that feature an outside patio or terrace, Jacuzzi, and tropical gardens. With it’s peaceful and secure surroundings, it’s hard to believe that this peaceful setting is in the heart of Old Town.

The inn is recognized as one of the first Florida Green Lodges in the Florida Keys. Also featured on the Travel Channel as a Top Five Green Lodge in the Florida Keys, Andrews Inn is truly a leader in environmental stewardship.

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See Fran Decker’s Newest Paintings At The Frangipani Gallery

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:55:30 +0000

Come see Fran Decker’s newest paintings at Frangipani Gallery, February 3-15 and meet Fran at a reception from 6-9 pm at the Frangipani, 1102A Duval St.

The night of the First Friday Art Stroll on Upper Duval, Fran Decker invites you on an imaginary journey through the Florida Keys.

She will start with an overview of her island home, visiting mangroves in the back country at night and at dawn. Then head into town to visit some favorite haunts like No Name, Sarabeth’s and Margaritaville.

During the imaginary tour, you will spend a relaxing afternoon in some shady, cool backyards with friends and catch up on life.

Finally, there is that house at the end of the road, with the sun shining off the ocean that you can see through the door.

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Theater of the Sea, An Entertaining Marine Animal Park

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:44:40 +0000

Theater of the Sea is an educational and entertaining marine animal park where performances are up close and personal. At Theater of the Sea you can swim with dolphins, sea lions, and stingrays in their natural salt water lagoons through our interactive swim programs. The lagoons, and lush, tropical gardens at are home to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, sea turtles, tropical and game fish, sharks, stingrays, alligators, marine invertebrates, colorful parrots, and birds-of-prey.

The staff works hard to provide a wonderful home for the animals while sharing them with visitors in ways that inspire awareness and sensitivity towards animals, the environment, and conservation issues.

While some of their animals were collected and others were born here, many are non releasable as a result of imprinting and/or injuries sustained in the wild. The health and well being of the animals takes precedence over all other interests and their care and maintenance is supported by patronage alone.

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Gay Key West Trolley Tour

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:18:07 +0000

Get a unique tour of Key West and learn about its colorful history that includes the famous and the infamous.

Beginning on February 4th at 4:00 PM , the Gay Key West Trolley Tour departs from the City Hall Parking Lot, located in the 600 block of Simonton (between Angela and Southard).

Tickets $25. Can be purchased at the trolley, ONLINE, at our the G&L Visitor Center (located at 513 Truman), or at many of our distinguished LGBT guest houses.

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Waterfront Playhouse Presents “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, 2012 (8 PM)

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:25:29 +0000

In a quiet cafe a cell phone rings. And rings. The stranger at the next table has had enough. She confronts the owner of the cell phone, but, well … he’s dead. She begins to answer his calls and suddenly finds herself enmeshed in his life and family. Unfortunately, the dead guy has quite a number of shady loose ends. This comic fantasy traces one woman’s accidental quest to make a few people feel just a little bit better about themselves.

Brought to you in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Showtime 8 p.m.

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Southernmost on the Beach, Steps Away From Duval Street Fun

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:15:27 +0000

Located in historic old town, and stretching out on a secluded and quiet corner of the island, Southernmost on the Beach is just steps away from the excitement of Key West and all the Duval Street activities.

This resort property features an intimate sandy beach, complimentary beach chairs, free parking, Wi-Fi and no resort fees. For your enjoyment there are three pools, a fitness center, a friendly concierge, tanning pier, and oceanfront dining.

* Complimentary Chaise Lounges
* Frozen towels to cool you down from the sun
* Passed frozen tropical fruits
* Spritz in the sand. A quick spray to relieve you from the hot sun
* Rafts and Snorkel gear available for rent

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Shark Expo 2, Dive On The USS Vandenberg

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:24:49 +0000

Florida Keys Community College hosts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dive with Fabien Cousteau, ocean explorer, environmental activist and star of PBS’ acclaimed series Ocean Adventures.

Dive on the USS Vandenberg; maximum 20 divers on 8 a.m. dive. Advanced certification required. Two-tank dive includes equipment and refreshments.

Later, Expo open from 6-10 p.m., at Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center.

General and VIP tickets available at keystix.com. Discover live sharks and the scientists who study them.

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A Week’s Vacation At The Days Inn Key West Won’t “Break The Bank”

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:28:09 +0000

The Days Inn Key West is a 133 room motel ideally located just 1-1/2 miles from the airport and only 2 miles from scuba diving, snorkeling and local charter fishing boats.

With Free Wireless Internet, their hotel has 2 levels of non-smoking rooms with 2 double beds. Standard and Pool-Side. The Pool-Side is just 10.00 USD more.

While staying at the Days Inn Key West you will find time to enjoy legendary attractions including Sloppy Joes Bar, sunsets at Mallory Square, Diving, Swimming with dolphins and Fishing for Tarpon in the legendary Florida Keys tropical waters. Stay with them and enjoy local events such as the Fantasy Fest, Poker Run and Mini Lobster Season.

3852 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
133 units
Ph (305)294-3742
toll-free (800)DaysInn
fax (305)296-7260

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The Key West Craft Show, January 28 to January 29, 2012

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:32:56 +0000

The Key West Craft Show is a two day juried outdoor craft festival, nationally recognized with over 100 fine and skilled craft artists. Exhibitors display their merchandise along Whitehead Street from Greene Street to Eaton, and on Caroline Street through the famous Presidential Gates into the beautiful Truman Annex.

The show, in its 27th year, is sponsored by the Key West Art Center, and coincides with the Old Island Days Art Festival held in February. Visitors can inspect the beautiful displays of pottery, fabric, glass, wood, jewelry and other colorful handmade works by the selected artists.

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