Marathon
01 October 2018
World War II–Era Middle Keys Airport to Celebrate 75 Years of Service
A vital Middle Keys airways connection to the mainland, the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport is to recognize 75 years of service in a family-friendly celebration set for Saturday, Oct. 20, in Marathon.
19 September 2018
Florida Keys Tourism Rebounds with Fresh New Resorts, New Airlift
Almost a year after Hurricane Irma passed through the Florida Keys, Hawks Cay Resort, one of the Florida Keys’ largest properties, has reopened following a $50 million renovation.
18 September 2018
All-New Accommodations and Offerings Among What’s New in the Florida Keys & Key West
New offerings awaiting visitors to the Florida Keys & Key West this fall include mermaid and flamingo adventures, a Keyswide sculpture trail and a marine science experience. In addition, Hawks Cay Resort has reopened after a $50 million refurbishmentand the Florida Keys’ largest recreational vehicle resortis once again welcoming visitors.
18 September 2018
Pause for the Claws at Stone Crab Eating Contest Nov. 10
Jumpstarting the Florida Keys’ seven-month stone crab harvest season is a much-anticipated munch-a-thon — the eighth annual Stone Crab Claw Eating Contest for amateur eaters set for Saturday, Nov. 10, in Marathon.
15 August 2018
Florida Keys & Key West Unveils Value-Added ‘ValuCation’ Program
The Florida Keys tourism council is launching a value-added ValueCation program for travelers to the Florida Keys & Key West.
08 August 2018
81-Mile Sculpture Trail Enhances Florida Keys Cultural Scene
The Florida Keys’ cultural offerings, ranging from a lively visual arts scene to vibrant theater and musical events, provide visitors an intriguing contrast to the island chain’s water-related and environmental activities. In late July, those offerings were augmented by the debut of the 81-mile Florida Keys Sculpture Trail.
01 August 2018
Florida Keys’ Redbone Trilogy Tournaments Blend Angling Challenge and Vital Cause
Anglers who participate in the popular Redbone Trilogy of Florida Keys fishing tournaments can enjoy tough competition, warm camaraderie and the chance to help “catch the cure for cystic fibrosis.”
19 June 2018
New Resorts, Refurbishments Await Travelers to Florida Keys
The Florida Keys & Key West are unveiling 1,500 “new” rooms this summer, showcasing all-new and fully refurbished resorts — and its first “luxury-inclusive” resort — in coming weeks.
19 June 2018
Florida Keys Reefs’ Annual Reproduction is a Fantastical Underwater Occurrence
Night divers soon can submerge on Florida Keys reefs for a chance to witness a fascinating yet fragile underwater reproductive phenomenon that occurs when coral polyps release millions of gametes (eggs and sperm) in synchronized mass-spawning rituals.
13 June 2018
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Launches Blue Star Fishing Guide Program
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary has implemented a Blue Star Fishing Guide program to recognize and promote sustainable recreational fishing in the Keys.