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Loosen Your Belt For The 4th Of July Key Lime Pie Eating Contest
If you are still looking for a quick 4th getaway from Southwest Florida, there is a lot happening this week in Key West. If you think you’ve got the skills, consider entering an iconic eating competition while your there. Loosen your belt for the 4th of July Key Lime Pie Eating Contest.
Florida Legislature Designates A1A as the Jimmy Buffett Highway
The Florida Legislature has officially designated the iconic Florida A1A highway as the “Jimmy Buffett Highway.” The coastal highway runs from Key West to the Georgia border. This decision honors the legendary singer-songwriter, whose music has long embodied the laid-back, coastal lifestyle cherished by Floridians and visitors alike.
REEL RECS: KATHARINE HEPBURN’S VACATION IS A TRUE LOVE LETTER TO VENICE
Staff from your Monroe County Public Library recommend some of their favorites from the collection. What: “Summertime” (1955) Why: Can’t take that luxurious summer vacation you wanted? Let Katharine Hepburn take it for you, and in Venice, no less. Under the direction of David Lean, this film is a true love letter to the city, beautifully showcasing its architecture and sun-drenched atmosphere in glorious technicolor. It’s not just a travelog, however, as it also offers an effective examination of loneliness and the midlife crisis. If that may sound daunting and depressing, don’t worry. There’s plenty of humor milked out of the fish-out-of-water trope, not to mention a steamy romance at its center with Rossano Brazzi.
Exploring the Thrill: Key West Spearfishing Charters Near Me
When it comes to experiencing the thrill of spearfishing in Key West, there’s nothing quite like joining a spearfishing charter. Imagine yourself surrounded by the clear blue waters of the Florida Keys, spear in hand, ready to catch some of the most exciting fish in the area. If you’re looking for the best spearfishing charters in Key West, Florida, Forever Young Charter Company is your go-to option.
HEMINGWAY DAYS SALUTE KEY WEST’S LITERARY TRADITION July 16-21
Ernest Hemingway left Key West in late 1939 after nearly a decade of residence, but his literary legacy can be celebrated during Hemingway Days 2024, scheduled Tuesday through Sunday, July 16-21. On its opening and closing days, the festival spotlights a unique exhibit at the Key West Museum of Art...
FURRY FACES READY FOR FOREVER HOMES AT FLORIDA KEYS SPCA
The Keys Weekly family loves animals as much as our friends at the Florida Keys SPCA do, and we’re honored each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for adoption at the organization’s Key West campus. From cats and dogs to...
Florida Humanities Selects the Key West Art & Historical Society to Host Smithsonian Institution Food Exhibition in 2026
Florida Humanities Selects the Key West Art & Historical Society to Host Smithsonian Institution Food Exhibition in 2026. Key West, Florida (July 1, 2024) — Florida Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), has launched a new exhibition partnership program, “Exhibition Starter Kit: FOOD” and selected the Key West Art & Historical Society as an inaugural recipient. In total, eight nonprofit organizations received funding from Florida Humanities in June 2024 to create exhibitions that capture and share local narratives on food, utilizing templated resources as well as virtual and in-person support from the Smithsonian Institution.
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