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.
20 December 2022

Key West Home Tours to Celebrate 63 Years of Preservation

Architectural highlights on the continental United States’ southernmost island range from small 19th-century cottages to ornate period mansions decorated with intricate wooden “gingerbread” trim. Visitors can explore homes embodying this stylistic heritage as well as contemporary gems during weekend home tours in December 2022 and January, February and March 2023.

19 December 2022

Key West to Host Annual Kelly McGillis Classic International Flag Football Championship

Women and girls from around the United States and the world are to gather in Key West for hard-fought sporting action during the 2023 Kelly McGillis Classic International Women’s & Girls’ Flag Football Championship. Scheduled Tuesday through Monday, Jan. 24-30, the adrenaline-packed event features pre- and post-tournament activities and three days of competition.
19 December 2022

New Year’s Eve ‘Drops,’ Festivities and Fireworks to Dazzle Florida Keys Revelers

New Year’s Eve partiers unwilling to endure cold-weather festivities, such as the traditional “ball drop” in New York’s Times Square, can find exuberant celebrations and far warmer temperatures in the Florida Keys.
16 December 2022

What’s New in the Florida Keys & Key West for Winter 2022-23

This winter the Florida Keys continue to spotlight sustainability with coral restoration programs while resorts showcase their offerings to accommodate friends, family and small groups with added villa and stand-alone cottage-style units.
15 December 2022

International Sailing Regatta Set for Jan. 16-20 in Key West Waters

The southernmost island in the continental United States is to host a renowned international sailing regatta Monday through Friday, Jan. 16-20, drawing top sailing teams from around the world and aficionados who follow the sport.
14 December 2022

RokIsland Fest to Celebrate Hard Rock Icons in Key West Jan. 17-21

Performances by Styx, 38 Special, Vince Neil and other hard rock icons are among the anticipated highlights for audiences Tuesday through Saturday, Jan. 17-21, at Key West’s RokIsland Fest.