Big Pine Key and the Lower Keys
01 May 2018
Seven Experiences to Savor Only in the Keys
Florida Keys locals and in-the-know visitors often greet the news of some particularly offbeat happening by grinning, nodding and sagely murmuring, “Only in the Keys.”
01 May 2018
Six Underwater Adventures Found Only in the Keys
Visitors to the Florida Keys can snorkel or dive on the continental United States’ only contiguous living coral barrier reef — which makes the destination a paradise for underwater enthusiasts. The Keys tract is home to stunning coral formations and brilliantly hued tropical fish.
01 May 2018
Four Cultural Celebrations to Experience Only in the Keys
While the Florida Keys & Key West are widely known for their vibrant natural beauty, easygoing atmosphere and year-round warmth, they also entice scores of visitors to enjoy cultural events that can be experienced only in the Keys.
01 May 2018
Four ‘What a Dish’ Delights: Stone Crab, Pink Shrimp, Lionfish and Key Lime Pie
The indigenous cuisine of the 125-mile-long Florida Keys island chain is a rich melting pot of fresh boat-to-table seafood enhanced with the fresh tropical flavors of lime, coconut, mango and papaya.
03 April 2018
Afro Roots Fest Heads to the Florida Keys for Multiple Events
The annual Afro Roots World Music Festival has celebrated the evolution of African culture by featuring some of the best performers from the Caribbean, the Americas and Africa during the last two decades. For the first time in its 20-year history, Afro Roots Fest is to travel to the Florida Keys for a variety of events from late April through early June.
02 April 2018
Restored Cheeca Lodge Reopens, Boosting Florida Keys Inventory
One of the Florida Keys’ iconic resorts has reopened, as the island chain continues unveiling fully refurbished accommodations more than six months after Hurricane Irma.
22 March 2018
Celebrations Highlight Earth Day 2018 in the Florida Keys & Key West
Every day is full of natural wonders throughout the Florida Keys, known for their sweeping, scenic backdrops of earth, sea and sky.
08 March 2018
Six Months After Irma, Florida Keys Tourism Rebounds
The island chain has been open to visitors since Oct. 1, 2017, just three weeks after Hurricane Irma passed through the area. Key Largo and Key West were least impacted by the storm
26 February 2018
State of the Florida Keys Tourism Industry After Hurricane Irma
Key Largo and Key West were least impacted by Hurricane Irma, which struck the Keys Sept. 10, 2017, as were most hotels and businesses on the bayside, or gulfside, in Islamorada and Marathon. The Florida Keys & Key West have been open to visitors since Oct. 1, just three weeks after the hurricane.
21 February 2018
Outdoor Fest to Spotlight Florida Keys' National Wildlife Refuges March 10-17
Nature, wildlife and adventure enthusiasts can discover the unique plant, bird and animal species and habitats that make up the Florida Keys ecosystem Saturday through Saturday, March 10-17, during the third annual Outdoor Fest.