Marathon
03 April 2018
Afro Roots Fest Heads to the Florida Keys for Multiple Events
The annual Afro Roots World Music Festival has celebrated the evolution of African culture by featuring some of the best performers from the Caribbean, the Americas and Africa during the last two decades. For the first time in its 20-year history, Afro Roots Fest is to travel to the Florida Keys for a variety of events from late April through early June.
02 April 2018
Restored Cheeca Lodge Reopens, Boosting Florida Keys Inventory
One of the Florida Keys’ iconic resorts has reopened, as the island chain continues unveiling fully refurbished accommodations more than six months after Hurricane Irma.
29 March 2018
Florida Governor Helps Turtle Hospital Release Loggerhead
Florida Governor Rick Scott assisted staff at the Turtle Hospital as they released a 100-pound sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle at a Florida Keys beach Wednesday.
22 March 2018
Celebrations Highlight Earth Day 2018 in the Florida Keys & Key West
Every day is full of natural wonders throughout the Florida Keys, known for their sweeping, scenic backdrops of earth, sea and sky.
08 March 2018
Six Months After Irma, Florida Keys Tourism Rebounds
The island chain has been open to visitors since Oct. 1, 2017, just three weeks after Hurricane Irma passed through the area. Key Largo and Key West were least impacted by the storm
26 February 2018
State of the Florida Keys Tourism Industry After Hurricane Irma
Key Largo and Key West were least impacted by Hurricane Irma, which struck the Keys Sept. 10, 2017, as were most hotels and businesses on the bayside, or gulfside, in Islamorada and Marathon. The Florida Keys & Key West have been open to visitors since Oct. 1, just three weeks after the hurricane.
08 February 2018
‘Sun & Fun’ Highlight the Sombrero Beach Run Weekend March 2-4
Florida Keys sunshine, athletic action and family fun attract hundreds of avid runners and walkers from the U.S., Canada and Europe for the annual Sombrero Beach Run weekend, set for Friday through Sunday, March 2-4.
08 February 2018
New Florida Keys Accommodations, Activities and Attractions Await Meeting Participants and Groups
In the Florida Keys & Key West it’s easy for groups to unplug. The popular 125-mile-long subtropical island chain continues to be enhanced as a destination for meetings and corporate and incentive groups. New offerings include a soon-to-open all-inclusive bungalow resort in Key Largo, increased airline options, tours and team-building adventures.
07 February 2018
'Connections Project' Debuts to Celebrate Florida Keys Arts Community
As well as being connected by the iconic Overseas Highway, the 125-mile-long Florida Keys island chain also is connected by a vibrant community of artists. From now through May 8, art lovers can view a 24-foot mural featuring the work of close to 400 creative spirits during a series of six exhibitions throughout the Keys.
26 January 2018
Latin Sensation to Headline Original Marathon Seafood Festival March 10-11
Fresh shrimp, fish and lobster are headlining the food tents at the 2018 Original Marathon Seafood Festival, and the equally delicious musical lineup is to include Latin sensation Tito Puente Jr. The taste bud–tempting feast is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11.