Articles tagged with 'Islamorada' | Florida Keys

The 125-mile-long Florida Keys & Key West island chain offers unconventional ways to connect with business colleagues — providing seamless “bleisure” opportunities to extend subtropical midweek business gatherings with leisure stays."Resorts …

Islamorada, a scenic village of six islands, includes Plantation Key, Windley Key, Upper Matecumbe Key, Lower Matecumbe Key and the offshore islands of Indian Key and Lignumvitae Key.Known for its eco-tours, watersports of stand-up paddleboarding …

I.CARE, an Islamorada-based organization dedicated to incorporating recreational divers in activities to restore Florida Keys coral reefs, is to hold its second annual Trash Derby Thursday through Sunday, May 2-5. The event is to mobilize underwater …

Ruled by the natural ebb and flow of the ocean, the Florida Keys backcountry is a realm of natural beauty, tranquil waters and seemingly limitless horizons. Largely unspoiled and teeming with plant and animal life, it’s the perfect spot to escape …

Heralding the start of the much-anticipated Florida Keys dolphin fishing season, the 17th annual Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo is set for Friday through Sunday, May 3-5, in Tavernier. The family-friendly angling challenge is named in honor of Nick …

In today’s fast-paced world, the intense press of schedules and responsibilities — plus the ever-present lure of social media — make it all too easy to get overstressed, overstimulated and overwhelmed.When “real-world” pressures and uncertainties …

The Florida Keys & Key West are putting Earth Day in the spotlight with a wide range of activities throughout the island chain on and around April 22, 2024.Every day is a reason to celebrate the beauty of the planet in the Florida Keys, full of …

“Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!” provides female anglers an on-the-water weekend of education combined with the Screamin’ Reels tournament. The fun is to take place Friday through Sunday, May 17-19, in the Florida Keys' sport fishing capital of …

Story: Scuba Diving 'Easter Bunny' Conducts Underwater Egg Hunt in Florida Keys Locator Super: Islamorada, Florida KeysVideo: Video to match this story to be uploaded to FTP servers around 2:45 p.m. Sunday, March …

ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — Live musical performers representing Florida Keys rock, jazz, reggae, blues and more, along with student bands from Island Music School, are to play for audiences from midmorning into the evening Sunday, April 14, at …

Springtime in the Florida Keys & Key West features weather that’s ideally suited for every type of outdoor activity.Throughout the Keys, resorts are undergoing refurbishments and upgrades to enhance visitors’ experiences and stays. In addition, …

Audiences in Islamorada can enjoy three days of multicultural music with an all-star South Florida lineup of Afro Roots artists Friday through Sunday, April 26-28, during Afro Roots Fest.All performances are set to take place on the outdoor beer …

When you’re not able to travel to the Florida Keys for the area’s amazing diving, you can experience the island chain’s exquisite underwater world through the free streaming channel and app, FloridaKeysTV, providing hours of quality dive programming …

To celebrate the Florida Keys’ vibrant cultural community and heritage, a recently launched social media trivia competition offers entrants the chance to win a getaway to explore cultural offerings and experiences throughout the island chain.The …

Visitors and residents in the Upper Florida Keys can head outdoors to enjoy balmy subtropical weather, live music, art, food and fun at the 32nd annual Island Fest. The weekend-long springtime event is slated for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and …

Captains Pauly Ross of Tavernier, Florida, and KC Spaulding from Islamorada captured grand champion team honors during the Swamp Guides Ball tournament that ended Feb. 3.The all-release backcountry fishing challenge targets bonefish, redfish and …

Captain Trevor Frins of Tavernier, Florida, led his team aboard Hillbilly Deluxe to its second straight win at the Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament that ended Jan. 21.Team anglers Jess Frins, Tyler Webb, Cody Gunther and Hank Pinder, …

The easy, breezy atmosphere of the Florida Keys carries the sound of music across the island chain, with live musical performances, concerts and music festivals across many genres delighting Keys visitors with a variety of options.While a number of …

The Gigantic Nautical Market is to return to Islamorada’s Founders Park at mile marker 87 bayside Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24-25, for the annual outdoor boat show, nautical market and food truck rally.Billed as a “boat show with a beach,” the show …

The 2024 performing arts season in the Florida Keys & Key West is set to captivate audiences with lively musicals, comedies, dramas and other top-notch performances. Here are some upcoming highlights.Since 1978 The Key Players group has provided …

Islamorada’s Captain Brian Cone led team Trophy Hunter to first place in the Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament that ended Jan. 17, also achieving the team’s second win in the three-leg Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish …

At the History of Diving Museum at mile marker 82.9 in Islamorada, Florida Keys visitors can take an artistic “surface interval” between dive trips to view the new exhibit, “Dive Into Art: Coral Creations,” on display through April 17.The museum …

Trop-rock singer Howard Livingston, son of a Kentucky coal miner, started playing Keys-inspired music only 18 years ago and has just released his 11th album, “House Down by the Sea.”In the Lower Keys, Livingston and the Mile Marker 24 Band are …

ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys -- A scientific examination of how the environment, weather patterns, moon phases and tides factor into a successful fishing day is to be highlighted at a popular angling seminar set for Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Coral …

The Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament set a new tournament record with 165 sailfish releases, achieved by large field of 334 registered anglers fishing on 70 boats. The popular Upper Keys event ended Jan. 6 in Islamorada.Grand champion angler …

The Florida Keys Community Concert Band brings its upbeat Pops in the Park series of monthly outdoor concerts to Islamorada and Key Largo for another toe-tapping season.The free-admission performances are set for Saturdays at 4 p.m. during the …

Visitors to the Florida Keys can now discover the island chain’s unique eco-attractions and environmental offerings by using the free Florida Keys Eco-Experience Trail pass.The mobile-exclusive digital pass enables users to check in at area …

Jan. 5-6: Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament. Islamorada. Created to raise money for Keys scholarships and domestic violence initiatives, this memorial tournament honors the late Holly Given, a Keys resident and avid angler. Participants gather at …

Visitors can stroll through spectacular private gardens filled with native Florida plants and lush landscaping while gathering inspiration for tropical gardening Saturday, Feb. 17, during the 43rd annual Upper Keys Garden Walk.Encompassing Key Largo …

ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — Boating and watersports aficionados can browse among more than 80 boats from top brands Friday through Sunday, Jan. 19-21, at the annual Island Boat Show at Island Community Church, mile marker 83 in Islamorada.Many …