Press Releases

The Cow Key Channel Bridge, stretching about 300 feet between Key West and neighboring Stock Island, is among the shortest of the Florida Keys Overseas Highway’s 42 bridges. Yet Saturday, Feb. 29, it will become the site of a quirky “zero k race” for people who want to compete in an “athletic” challenge without breaking a sweat.

For more than 30 years internationally renowned playwright Tennessee Williams lived and wrote theatrical masterpieces in Key West. Fans can celebrate his extraordinary talent and life with a series of cultural events scheduled Feb. 22 through March 30.

Travis Katski of Harwood, Maryland, released 172.75 inches of barracuda to win the fly division of the 2020 Cuda Bowl Tournament that ended Feb. 1 in the Lower Florida Keys. Guided by Captain Mike Odell of Marathon, Florida, he earned the title of divisional grand champion.

Nature lovers can tour the lush and lovely gardens surrounding four private Key West homes Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-29, during the once-a-year tours presented by the Key West Garden Club.

Nature enthusiasts can discover a rare and protected Florida Keys habitat Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-16, during the 17th annual GardenFest Key West: The Green Market Place 2020 at the historic Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden.

Though they might have a subtropical island atmosphere, the Florida Keys & Key West off the southern tip of the Florida mainland are easily accessible for meetings and groups.

For visitors to and residents of Islamorada, springtime means heading outdoors to enjoy balmy subtropical weather and the 29th annual Florida Keys Island Fest, scheduled Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29.

A first-rate performing arts community in the Florida Keys & Key West offers audiences seasonal musicals, comedies and award-winning performances. A selection of early 2020 highlights is outlined here.

Key West International Airport, serving visitors traveling into the Florida Keys from 13 U.S. cities, is implementing $28 million in upgrades and adding more departure seats.

Live musical performances, concerts and music festivals provide Florida Keys visitors a well-rounded winter 2020 roster of arts and cultural events.