How the rest of
the world sees
Key West

Workers are priced out of Key West
Los Angeles Times, CA - Feb. 10
"The baby boomers are retiring and the successful ones are looking for their McMansions in the sun," says Key West historian Tom Hambright. ...

Nature trail on Highway One to Key West
Times Online, UK - Jan 26, 2008
Dolphins, alligators, tropical fish... Mark Edmonds and his children take a drive in a convertible along the Florida Keys

Air Force Ship To Be Sunk Off Key West This May
CBS 4, FL - Jan 27, 2008
That's the day a retired U.S. Air Force missile tracking ship will be sunk to form Key West's newest artificial reef.


A blast from our past

OVERSEA RAILROAD WILL OPEN MONDAY
New York Time
Jan 21, 1912
Key West is rapidly filling up with visitors for the opening of the "oversea" railroad on Monday.
Every steamer is bringing its quota of passengers. There is much activity all over the city, and
decorators are busy embellishing the buildings.

















 

Key West Events October 2007
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Finally October is here and usually the first cold front for the season. All it really does is take the humidity out of the air but that marks the end of our long hot summer. The first two or three weeks are still quite but then it all breaks loose. It starts off with Goombay the 19-20 and then goes into Fantasy Fest. Giving us six days of madness. A trend I have noticed over the past few years is that a lot of people are staying thru Monday taking advantage of the lower hotel rates and giving themselves a day to recover from Saturday night.

Wednesday, October 17
The Studios of Key West presents a lecture on Visual Arts and Folk Artists in the Florida Keys. Made possible by a grant from the Florida Humanities Council. Free. 7 p.m. Armory Building, 600 White St., Key West. 296-0458. http://www.tskw.org/

October 19 to October 20
Goombay Festival Held in Key West's historic Bahama Village neighborhood, the lively Goombay is known for its island-style food, handmade African arts and crafts, nonstop live entertainment . 797-7225
http://www.goombay-keywest.org/

October 19 to October 28
29th Annual Fantasy Fest “Gnomes, Toads and White Rabbit Tea Parties” is the theme for this outrageous 10-day celebration with a packed schedule of costume competitions, promenades and street fairs, and a grand parade featuring marching groups and lavish floats. 296-1817   http://www.fantasyfest.net/

October 25
Fantasy Mile Fun Run
The 8th Annual Schooner Wharf Bar Fantasy Mile Fun Run will be scheduled for Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 6:30 PM. Costumes are encouraged for this One Mile Race through the scenic waterfront of the Historic Seaport. A fun mile run with prizes for Best Pet & Owner Costume!!! Pets are encouraged to run with their owners.
Annual Walk On Costume Competition After the Parade Anyone can enter and all costumes are eligible Tons of Prizes
292-3302   http://www.schoonerwharf.com/

Oct. 31
Parrotheads in Paradise Kick Off Party Early Afternoon & into the Night. Tasting Tequila and Wasting in Margarita - You are now on Island Time!!!    292-3302   http://www.schoonerwharf.com/