Marathon

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.

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. 

Meetings in the Florida Keys & Key West, easily accessible at the southern tip of Florida’s peninsula, are unconventional and memorable. The 125-mile-long island chain is stunningly framed by both the azure-hued Atlantic Ocean and the aquamarine-tinged Gulf of Mexico. 

The Florida Keys are renowned for having a large population of visual artists, while creative spirits from other places come to experience the ever-changing tropical light and depict a uniquely engaging locale. 

Fresh shrimp, fish and lobster are headlining the menus at the Original Marathon Seafood Festival, a taste bud–tempting weekend feast scheduled Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10. 

Attracted by Florida Keys sunshine, athletic challenges and family fun, hundreds of avid runners and walkers from around the country head to the Middle Keys for the annual Sombrero Beach Run weekend. The 2019 event is set for Friday through Sunday, March 1-3. 

The Florida Keys & Key West are known for their vibrant culture, including a top-quality performing arts community. During the year audiences can enjoy musicals, comedies and Broadway-style performances at Keys venues. Explore some of the season’s offerings here. 

Live musical performances, concerts and music festivals provide Florida Keys visitors entertainment options that enhance the area’s winter 2019 roster of arts and cultural events.

The Florida Keys are acclaimed for their large population of visual artists, but art lovers generally can’t see works by several hundred of them at one time. Except, that is, when viewing “The Connections Project 2019: A Mosaic of the Keys,” a 24-foot-long mural that’s touring the island chain to celebrate the connection between community members and local cultural initiatives.