Press Releases
11 January 2023
Winter Star Party to Bring Hundreds of Astronomers to View Lower Keys Skies
Prime viewing of southern constellations, comets and stars is to draw several hundred amateur and professional astronomers to the Lower Florida Keys Monday through Sunday, Feb. 13-19, for the Winter Star Party.
10 January 2023
Annual Upper Keys Garden Walk Set for Feb. 18
Visitors can stroll through spectacular private gardens filled with native Florida plants and lush landscaping while gathering inspiration for tropical gardening Saturday, Feb. 18, during the 42nd annual Upper Keys Garden Walk.
09 January 2023
Premier Brands Featured at Florida Keys’ Island Boat Show Jan. 20-22
Boating and watersports aficionados can browse among more than 80 boats from top brands Friday through Sunday, Jan. 20-22, at the annual Island Boat Show at Island Community Church, mile marker 83 in Islamorada.
03 January 2023
Divers Help Florida Keys Coral Restoration
Conservation-minded divers interested in aiding in reef restoration in the Florida Keys can join marine scientists during hands-on coral restoration dive trips. These ecotourism experiences enable Keys visitors to connect with the area’s underwater ecosystem and actively play a role in protecting coral reefs for future generations.
03 January 2023
Mile 0 Fest to Celebrate ‘Red Dirt’ and Americana Music in Key West
Performances by American Aquarium, Ian Munsick, Pat Green, the Randy Rogers Band, Shane Smith & the Saints and other leading Americana and “Red Dirt” musical acts are among the anticipated highlights for audiences Tuesday through Saturday, Jan. 24-28, at Key West’s Mile 0 Fest.
01 January 2023
‘Red Shoe Drop' Highlights Florida Keys New Year's Eve Celebrations
New Year's Eve revelers in subtropical Key West enjoyed several offbeat warmer-weather takeoffs on New York City's traditional Times Square "ball drop" -- including the 25th annual "drop" of a drag performer dubbed “Sushi” in a super-sized red high-heel shoe.
29 December 2022
Legendary Key West Drag Performer Plans 25th and Final NYE Shoe ‘Drop’
After 25 years of “dropping” in a giant red high-heeled shoe on New Year’s Eve, elaborately dressed as legendary Key West drag queen “Sushi,” Gary Marion is hanging up the heel.
22 December 2022
South Florida Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Three Masterworks Performances in Key West
South Florida Symphony Orchestra, launched 25 years ago in Key West under the direction of resident Maestra Sebrina Maria Alfonso, is celebrating its 2022-23 season with three performances in the island city.
22 December 2022
Handmade Wares by Acclaimed Artisans to Highlight Key West Craft Show
On the island that has nurtured creative spirits from John James Audubon to Mario Sanchez, attendees can explore the work of approximately 100 national and regional artisans Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28-29, during the 37th annual Key West Craft Show.
22 December 2022
Key West Food and Wine Festival to Tempt Appetites Jan. 25-29
A subtropical setting and a celebration of cuisine and libations await attendees Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 25-29, when the Key West Food & Wine Festival is staged in the continental United States’ southernmost island city.