Press Releases
31 March 2023
‘Local’s Choice’ Tips From Captain Bill Keogh
Naturalist, guidebook author and eco-guide Bill Keogh, a 43-year Big Pine Key resident, operates Big Pine Kayak Adventures offering daily mangrove tunnel kayak tours and private motorboat excursions to the Florida Keys’ backcountry wilderness.
30 March 2023
Zany Bed Race to Roll Down Key West’s Famed Duval Street for Charity
The annual Conch Republic Bed Race, billed as “the most fun you can have in bed with your clothes on” is to trundle through downtown Key West Saturday, April 29, during the 41st annual Conch Republic Days celebration.
27 March 2023
7 Mile Offshore Grand Prix to Speed into Marathon April 28-30
Powerful offshore boats racing at high speeds near the world-famous Seven Mile Bridge are to show their muscle when the 7 Mile Offshore Grand Prix speeds into the Middle Keys Friday through Sunday, April 28-30.
25 March 2023
Keys Video - Advisory
Some 250 drones illuminated the sky above Key West’s historic waterfront Saturday night in a dazzling “fireworks” display that capped the opening event of the Florida Keys’ bicentennial celebration.
24 March 2023
What’s New in the Florida Keys & Key West for Spring 2023
The Florida Keys & Key West are preparing to celebrate a bicentennial, or 200th anniversary, with heritage activities throughout Monroe County. Events commemorate the Florida Territorial Legislature’s establishment of Monroe County July 3, 1823.
21 March 2023
FLORIDA KEYS: 200 YEARS OF PARADISE TIMELINE
21 March 2023
Kinetic Sculpture Parade of Recycled Creations to Mark Earth Day in Key West
Creative recycling, offbeat artistry and energetic “people power” are to entertain spectators during the Papio Kinetic Sculpture and Art Bike Parade set to celebrate Earth Day in Key West.
20 March 2023
Key West Woman Scores Historic Win at March Merkin Permit Tournament
Kathryn “Kat” Vallilee of Key West was named grand champion angler at the March Merkin Permit Tournament that ended March 16, becoming the first woman to win the Florida Keys event that targets the famously elusive gamefish.
20 March 2023
Key West Woman Scores Historic Win at March Merkin Permit Tournament
Kathryn “Kat” Vallilee of Key West was named grand champion angler at the March Merkin Permit Tournament that ended March 16, becoming the first woman to win the Florida Keys event that targets the famously elusive gamefish.
17 March 2023
Florida Keys’ Conch Republic to Commemorate ‘Secession’ April 21-30
Activities including a lighthearted sea battle featuring tall ships, a parade dubbed the world’s longest and a “drag” race for female impersonators await Key West fans April 21-30 during the 41st annual Conch Republic Days celebration.