Press Releases
21 December 2020
Lower Keys’ Sugarloaf Showdown to Target Three Wily Species Jan. 28-30
Angling teams can vie for awards while targeting the Lower Florida Keys’ wiliest species during the rescheduled Sugarloaf Showdown, a fundraising fishing tournament scheduled Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 28-30.
18 December 2020
JetBlue to Launch Service into Key West International Airport from New York City and Boston in February
Beginning Feb. 11, JetBlue Airways is to add seasonal nonstop service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Key West International Airport (EYW).
16 December 2020
Preteen Anglers Capture Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament Win
Besting over 40 competitors, Saydie and Sawyer Hendrix, ages 12 and 11 respectively, 10-year-old Lela Goodrich and 11-year-old RJ Paul together captured top team honors at the annual Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament that ended Dec. 13.
16 December 2020
Key West Architecture and Ambiance Take Center Stage During Home Tours
Petite restored cigar-makers’ cottages stand next to gingerbread-trimmed Victorian mansions in Key West’s historic Old Town, creating an architectural tapestry as colorful as the island itself.
14 December 2020
Winter in the Florida Keys & Key West Ushers in Sunny, Breezy Outdoor Experiences
Winter may bring snowy or freezing weather to many U.S. locations, but the 125-mile-long Florida Keys island chain ushers in subtropical warmth and a variety of outdoor and cultural activities for visitors.
10 December 2020
Key West Airport Debuts Ultraviolet Disinfection Robot to Fight COVID
A coronavirus-fighting robot is poised to begin patrolling Key West International Airport after hours, emitting high-intensity ultraviolet UVC light that kills harmful pathogens in the air and on surfaces.
08 December 2020
Key West Holiday Fest Showcases Seasonal Spirit
Key West may be Florida’s subtropical southernmost island, but visitors can enjoy events as seasonal as Santa’s North Pole celebrations during the 2020 Key West Holiday Fest that runs through Dec. 31.
20 November 2020
Boat Parades to Light Up the Florida Keys Holiday Season
Decorated boats of all shapes and sizes are to illuminate the sparkling waters of the Florida Keys in December. Around the island chain, visitors can view lighted boat parades from the shore or excursion boats, or even revel in the Keys’ holiday spirit by decking out their own boat in dazzling lights and eye-catching seasonal decorations.
20 November 2020
2021 Florida Keys Fishing Tournament Highlights: January Through July
Florida Keys fishing tournaments provide a test of skill for anglers and a chance for captains and guides to share their knowledge of the Keys’ diverse fisheries. While tournaments and other events in the Keys may undergo schedule changes or cancellations because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all tournament dates and information are accurate as of the writing of this release.
19 November 2020
How to Create Florida Keys–Style Holiday Magic at Home
Throughout the Keys, creativity reigns in nearly every aspect of life, especially during the festive holiday season. And those spending the holidays at home can create Keys-style magic thanks to local offerings that can be ordered online and shipped to them.