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Have you seen our newsletters? Sign up HERE Although the rush of summer in the Florida Keys is just beginning, the month of June can feel

The eternal promise of heat and fun has turned the Keys into a sizzling summer setting and a temperate winter retreat for destination weddings. Add to that the abundance of lodging, caterers, restaurants, bars, water activities, and live music, along with the chain of islands, especially Key West, and you have an attractive tropical getaway for anyone looking to say […]

One annual festival has people ready to showcase more than just the shades of the surrounding waters and vivid sunsets. Key West Pride will theme this year’s events around “Color the Island,” a reference to the area’s melting pot of historic and creative communities. The Key West Business Guild, which organizes the lineup and larger events, tries to be intentional […]

As the summer season approaches, travelers flock to the islands for sun-soaked escapes and festive fun. Key West is buzzing with energetic gatherings, sightseeing, sipping, and even a parade that encourages participants and onlookers to get loud and colorful. The following includes a sampling of some of the one-off and nightly events that best serve as a reminder that in […]

As the island’s events shift towards a summer of zany outdoor festivals and a new wave of visitors, one art giant in the Lower Keys has figured out a way to generate buzz and head-turning art well after the typical high-season peak. The Studios of Key West, a nonprofit venue and art gallery, has for years set aside time in […]

Mallory Square will once again mount a family-friendly tribute to the season of sun with a Summer Solstice Celebration from June 8-21. This largely came about as a way for the group behind the Key West Cultural Preservation Society, which oversees the daily sunset activities, to qualify for Tourist Development Council funding. That influential body directs Monroe County’s marketing efforts […]

Have you seen our newsletters? Sign up HERE Key West Pride is theming its June 3–7 events around “Color the Island.” A choice that could be

Have you seen our newsletters? Sign up HERE From June 8-21, Key West's Mallory Square, the home to world-famous sunsets and many island artists, will host its Summer Solstice Celebration.