07 September 2023

Expanded Airline Capacity, Renewed Resorts and Attractions Among What’s New in the Florida Keys & Key West for Fall 2023

As temperatures begin to cool, fall in the Florida Keys & Key West is ideally suited for outdoor festivities and immersive activities, on and in the water and on land. Expanded airline seat capacity, new and newly renovated hotels and resort programs, and enhanced attractions are unveiled.
 
The Florida Keys continue marking their bicentennial milestone throughout 2023, with museum exhibits and festivities commemorating the 125-mile-long island chain’s vibrant two-century heritage.
05 September 2023

‘Kids Keys’ Values Available for Families Through Oct. 15

Parents, kids, grandparents and extended families can explore Florida Keys attractions, tours, nature centers, museums, watersports and other offerings through a value-added program that provides free admission and opportunities for children age 12 and under.
31 July 2023

‘Heroes Salute Tribute Weekend’ to Mark Labor Day Holiday at Hawks Cay

Hawks Cay Resort is to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its seasonal Heroes Salute program with the Heroes Salute Tribute Weekend Sept. 1-3 honoring “heroes in action,” active and retired men and women members of the military, fire rescue, police and medical personnel who serve and sacrifice for the nation.
25 July 2023

“Destination Dive” Television Shows Set for Broadcast on Discovery

Following the airing of a successful television pilot in 2022, a five-episode series of “Destination Dive” is slated for broadcast on Discovery each Sunday from Aug. 6 through Sept. 3.
18 July 2023

Miami Boat Rally Participants to Cruise the Keys in Family-Friendly Competition

Over 50 boats are to follow a course filled with enjoyable activities and stops from Miami to Key Largo, Islamorada and Marathon during the Miami Boat Rally’s annual Florida Keys Rendezvous. The family-friendly event is set for Friday through Sunday, Aug. 4-6.
14 July 2023

Four Florida Keys Resorts Named to Prestigious ‘Favorite’ List

Readers of Travel + Leisure have ranked four Florida Keys properties among Florida’s top 10 of 15 favorite resorts in its acclaimed “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2023.
14 July 2023

Keys Video Advisory - Sea Turtle Released in the Florida Keys to Join ‘Tour de Turtles’ Race

A juvenile green sea turtle rehabilitated at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital was fitted with a satellite-tracking transmitter and released from a Keys beach Friday to join the 16th annual Tour de Turtles, a marathon-like “race” that follows the long-distance migration of sea turtles over three months.
12 July 2023

Responsible Harvesting Urged During Florida Keys Lobster Season

The annual two-day spiny lobster sport season and beginning of the traditional lobster harvesting season in the Florida Keys are only a few weeks away and area officials want visitors and residents to have an enjoyable, safe and environmentally non-impacting experience.
30 June 2023

‘Florida Keys Traveler’ Podcast to Mark Island Chain’s July 3 Bicentennial

The final episode of a globally available Florida Keys Traveler podcast series — commemorating the Keys’ 200th “birthday” and featuring commentary by a 104-year-old resident — is to be posted on the bicentennial date Monday, July 3.
30 June 2023

PBS Documentary and Podcast Airing to Mark Florida Keys’ July 3 Bicentennial

An encore broadcast of a South Florida PBS television documentary and the final episode of the Florida Keys Traveler 2023 podcast — both commemorating the Keys’ 200th “birthday” — are to air and be posted respectively on the bicentennial date Monday, July 3.