Islamorada

The Florida Keys & Key West continue to spotlight the destination’s eco-oriented “Connect & Protect” initiative to encourage awareness of sustainable, memorable activities for visitors.
 
In addition, notable new offerings include two resorts in the family-oriented Middle Keys and Key West’s intriguing Sails to Rails museum.

Music and culture are to take center stage for Upper Keys audiences during the annual Afro Roots Fest, set for May 26 in Islamorada and June 29 in Key Largo. The festival spotlights acclaimed performers from the Caribbean, the Americas and Africa during events that transcend genre and appeal to a wide range of listeners.

The second six months of each year in the Florida Keys & Key West are always festive, with lively and offbeat events throughout the 125-mile-long island chain. There are always only-in-the Keys activities for visitors eager to enjoy marine life and the unique environment, fresh dock-to-dish seafood and luscious cuisine and the engagingly laid-back atmosphere of the Keys.

Divers and snorkelers visiting the Florida Keys can become deep-sea “egg-splorers” while supporting a Keys charity during the 2019 Underwater Easter Egg Hunt. The 24th annual event is to be staged Easter Sunday, April 21, in warm waters off Islamorada.

The Florida Keys & Key West continue to unveil new and fully renovated resorts throughout the 125-mile-long island chain.

With the global “Protect Our Species” theme for Earth Day 2019, it’s easy to participate in a variety of meaningful, memorable activities to “Connect & Protect” in the rich natural environment of the Florida Keys & Key West.

Dolphin fishing season in the Florida Keys is characterized by multigenerational families fishing together, and the annual Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo Friday through Sunday, May 3-5, celebrates the Keys’ inherent family community spirit.  

Live musical performers representing jazz, country, rock and funk genres are to play for audiences from midday into the evening Sunday, March 31, at Islamorada’s Bay Jam 25. 

Truly unique environmental organizations attract visitors to the Florida Keys & Key West who are marine scientists, ornithologists, nature lovers - and eco-conscious vacationers.

Throughout the Florida Keys this spring, sleekly contemporary new resorts appeal to singles, couples, families with members of all ages, and groups traveling for reunions, meetings, weddings or other occasions.