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The weather today in the beautiful Florida Keys…

suzanne — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:05:39 +0000

The weather today in the beautiful Florida Keys is 84 degrees! Sunny and slight breezes…

Tuesday EXPERIENCES Fishing in the Florida Keys with KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts Villas & Marinas

suzanne — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:41:05 +0000

Enjoy Fishing Experiences in the Florida Keys! Every part of the Keys is an experience waiting to happen and if boating or fishing is your thing, the Keys will satisfy. Whether light tackle fishing or just fishing with your family, the Keys satisfy.

The Upper Keys:

In Key Largo and Islamorada, where KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas has two exclusive locations, Mariners Resort Villas & Marina and the Historic Tavernier Inn

KEY LARGO FISHING ADVENTURES
Phone: 305-923-9293 * Fax: 305-453-9836
Email: captgreg@keyssportfishing.com
MM100-Marina Del Mar Resorts
Holiday Inn Marina
Key Largo , FL 33037
Finest offshore fishing aboard 38ft Rampage & 38ft Topaz. Family reef fishing aboard a 30ft Carolina. Fish for dolphin,tuna,wahoo, marlin. Wreck & Reef, fish grouper,snapper,amberjack,sharks ,barracuda. Live bait kite fishing-Day & Night Swordfishing.

CARIBSEA CHARTERS, INC.
Phone: (305)664-3121 *
Email: kenny@caribseacharters.com
Boat docked @ Caloosa Cove Marina
73801 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada , FL 33036
Enjoy our 44’ North Carolina charter boat rigged to catch fish of all kinds. Our crew isn’t satisfied until you are! We go as far as needed and stay as late as possible to satisfy our clients. Fish with us once and you’ll never fish with anyone else!

BUD N MARYS FISHING MARINA
Phone: 305-664-2461 * Toll Free: 800-742-7945 * Fax: (305)664-5592
Email: bnmfm@budnmarys.com
79851 (MM 79.8) Overseas Highway (Oceanside)
Islamorada , FL 33036
Accommodations – “Miss Islamorada” Party Fishing Boat – 15 Offshore Charter boats – 25 Backcountry Guides – Boat Rentals – Tackle Shop – Gas & Diesel, Bait, Ice, Snacks – Dive Shop – Deli – Boat Storage – Transient Dockage

HOUSEBOAT VACATIONS IN THE KEYS
Phone: 305-664-4009 *
Email: houseboats@bellsouth.net
MM 85.9 ( at Snake Creek Bridge)
Islamorada , FL 33036
Turn your ordinary vacation into a unique tropical adventure! Experience the natural beauty of the Keys. Fish, swim, or dive from your very own floating home. No Lic. Req. Perfect for parties, weddings, or just families and friends.

http://www.fla-keys.com/clickreg.cfm?lid=2799&cid=8

The Middle Keys:

In the Middle Keys, KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas has the Village at Hawks Cay Villas on Duck Key, Indigo Reef Resort Villas & Marina and the Coral Lagoon Resort Villas & Marina vacation rentals in Marathon

SILENT HUNTER CHARTERS
Phone: (305) 896-6342 *
Email: conniemeyer@bellsouth.net
9200 Aviation Blvd.
Marathon , FL 33050
Captain BJ puts you on the fish and helps you land the big ones. We hunt sailfish, tarpon, tuna, grouper, cobia, dolphin, snappers and more! Enjoy hands-on fishing with top-of-the-line equipment and a second generation Marathon charter captain.

CAPT. BUDDY LAPOINTE
Phone: (305) 743-2871 *
Email: Fishin12wt@aol.com
Duck Key Marina (mile marker 61)
Marathon , FL 33050
Specializing in shallow water, light tackle and fly fishing. Capt. Buddy LaPointe has over 25 years of local charter fishing experience. He is professional, courteous and patient with young or inexperienced anglers. New 21ft Cobia flats/bay boat.

The Lower Keys:

In the Lower Keys, KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas has the Coral Hammock Resort Villas and Kings Point Marina & Condominiums vacation rentals

LAST CAST CHARTERS with CAPT. ANDREW
Phone: 305-744-9796 *
Email: Scarpa1@bellsouth.net
Sugarloaf Key / Key West KOA
Sugarloaf Key , FL 33042
Whether you are into battling the acrobatic sailfish or chasing reel screaming bones, the Lower Florida Keys is the place to be. Last Cast Charters offers both flats fishing and offshore / reef / wreck excursions, with combination trips available.

Fun Yet Charters
Phone: 305-872-3407
Capt. John Sahagian
293 Barry Ave.
Little Torch Key , FL 33042

CONCHUBINE FISHING INC
View Website
Phone: 305-747-0182 *
Email: conchubine@hotmail.com
18 Azalea Dr
Key West , FL 33040

Experience Light Tackle Sportfishing on our brand new 2012 32′ Andros. Capt. Zach Bentley is a veteran guide and a 3rd generation Conch. We have a dual degree in hospitality and fishing!

These are some of my favorite experiences this week in the Florida Keys. If you’re coming down to visit and stay with us at the KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas in our vacation rentals, share your favorite experiences with us in the comments section of our blog…

Visit our blog next Thursday with updated experiences in the Florida Keys…

It’s HAPPENING in the Florida Keys with KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts Villas & Marinas!

suzanne — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:26:33 +0000

It’s HAPPENING in the Florida Keys:

Join us this week in the Keys… Stone Crab Season in the Florida Keys, Theatre, Ocean Life Lecture and more make up this weeks happenings in the Florida Keys!

the Florida Keys / October 15 – May 15

Stone Crab Season Those succulent claws, brought to shore fresh daily from the waters surrounding the Florida Keys, will drip with mustard dip on the chins of hungry locals and visitors. A series of food festivals during the season celebrate the sustainable seafood resource throughout the Keys.

the Florida Keys / May 19 – 20

Keys 100 – Prostate Cancer Benefit Races The fifth annual Keys 100 feature three ultra-marathon road races – an individual 50-mile, individual 100-mile and a 100-mile team relay – between Key Largo and Smathers Beach, Key West. Proceeds benefit the Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys.
Contact: Bob Becker 954-439-2800
Email: bob@ultrasportsllc.com

The Upper Keys:

In Key Largo and Islamorada, where KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts and Marinas has two exclusive locations -Mariners Resort Villas & Marina and the Historic Tavernier Inn

Islamorada / May 16

History of Diving Museum presents: FREE Seminar Series

The History of Diving Museum continues its 2012 Immerse Yourself! series with a free special event: “Women Divers: A Military and Civilian Perspective.” This month’s seminar is presented by Karen Kohanowich, program officer of NOAA’s Undersea Research Program. Karen Kohanowich, CDR (ret), is a pioneer for her achievements in science, salvage diving, and underwater exploration. She will discuss the wide range of accomplishments of women in the sea, and provide an update on an exciting initiative taking place at NOAA’S Aquarius, an underwater ocean laboratory located at a depth of 60 feet in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Starts at 7 p.m. at Diving Museum, mile marker 83 in Islamorada. Immerse yourself in the fun!
Contact: 305-664-9737
Email: info@divingmuseum.org

Key Largo / May 17 – 20

Key Largo’s Original Music Festival

Enjoy the food, entertainment and ambiance of Key Largo during this singers and songwriters event. Featuring “on the water” venues, unique entertainers and local musicians. Presented by the Upper Keys Business Group.
Contact: Sue Finney 305-394-3736

Key Largo / May 18 – 20

26th Annual Coconuts Dolphin Tournament

A “truckload” of cash and prizes topping $50,000 attract anglers to one of South Florida’s largest-drawing tournaments. The angler who lands a fish exceeding 63.9 pounds, the current event record, wins a two-year lease on a 2012 Honda Ridgeline RT pickup truck valued at more than $10,000.
Contact: 305-453-9794; Charles Mountain 561-512-4455
Email: mountain1111@aol.com

Key Largo / May 18 – July 20

Ocean Life Lecture Series 2012

Presented by Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center, visitors are welcome to participate in the new Ocean Life Lecture Series; topics include Florida Everglades (May 18); World Oceans Day (June 8); Coral Reefs & Human Systems (July 20). Meet-and-greet- reception at 6 p.m., lecture begins 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Held at the theater inside Murray E. Nelson Cultural Center, MM 102.
Contact: Linda Kaplan 305-396-7000
Email: Linda@fklcc.org

Islamorada / May 19

Unreserved Auction of the Historical Fly Fishing Collection of the late William “Billy” Pate

Own a piece of fly fishing history! The auction is to feature the entire collection of the International Game Fishing Assoc. (IGFA) Hall-of-Famer Billy Pate, including trophies, fly rods, reels and flies. World-record mounts, books, photo albums and more can be viewed during an exclusive preview party Thurs., May 17 ($25 pp) from 5-8 p.m. and again Friday, May 18, during a public preview set from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Public preview also available Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Auction starts promptly at 1 p.m. at the residence of Billy Pate, 80908 Overseas Highway (MM 80.9 bayside).
Contact: Richard W. Oliver 207-985-3600

Islamorada / May 20 – 23

Outback Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament

Special flies, accurate casts and a bit of luck are the recipe for winning this prestigious challenge, using only a tournament-furnished tippet not greater than 20-pound test. Eligible tarpon must measure at least 48 inches in length to earn release points, and weigh at least 70 pounds for weight points.
Contact: Betsy Bullard
Email: fishnfever@bellsouth.net

The Middle Keys:

In the Middle Keys, KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts and Marinas has the Village at Hawks Cay Villas on Duck Key, Indigo Reef Resort Villas & Marina and the Coral Lagoon Resort Villas & Marina vacation rentals in Marathon

Marathon / May 24 – June 3

Marathon Community Theater presents: Forever Plaid

This goofy musical revue centers on four singers killed in a car crash in the 1950s on their way to their first big concert, and they’re fulfilling their dreams posthumously. Anyone purchasing two tickets to a play on any Thursday, other than opening night, will receive $5 off the price of the two tickets. Both tickets must be purchased and paid for in one transaction. This offer is not valid with any other discounts. Visit website for details, tickets and showtimes.
Contact: 305-743-0994
Email: gm@marathontheater.org

The Lower Keys:

In the Lower Keys, KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts and Marinas has the Coral Hammock Resort Villas and Kings Point Marina & Condominiums vacation rentals

Key West / March 17 – November 30

Key West Fishing Tournament

More than 40 species of fish are targeted during these months, with divisions for men, women, junior anglers (ages 10 to 14) and Pee Wees (under 10 years old). In a March kickoff event, anglers target 15 species and $5,000 in cash prizes is split between the top anglers.
Contact: Doris Harris 305-295-6601
Email: kwft@comcast.net

Key West / May 3 – 25

Waterfront Playhouse presents: World Premier of Home Exchange

What happens when you trade houses with total strangers and think you’ve discovered a murder plot? A producer of TV crime shows exchanges her Manhattan apartment with a couple from England. Once in the English cottage, she and her brother (her traveling companion) grow suspicious that something is about to happen to the British husband. A suspenseful comedy in the mold of ‘Deathtrap’ but with a bit of ‘Rear Window’ thrown in for fun. Showtime 8 p.m.
Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015
Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org

Key West / May 16 – June 2

Red Barn Theatre presents: Finito, the Dream is Real – A Comedy, Variety, Burlesque Musical

Marky Pierson directs the cast and crew of Key West Burlesque in this stew of has beens, icons, and legendary songs on this wild ride into the depths of TV and movie-land. A rip-roaring Burlesque comedy. Visit website for show times and tickets.
Contact: 305-296-9911
Email: info@redbarntheatre.com

Key West / May 17 – 20

Jose Marti Weekend at San Carlos Institute

A tribute to Jose Marti, Cuba’s foremost patriot and poet, and a celebration of Cuba’s 1902 independence from Spain is to be scheduled at the San Carlos Institute, a not-for-profit Cuban heritage center and museum, where Marti launched the final drive for Cuba’s independence in 1892. Marti so loved the San Carlos that he called it “La Casa Cuba.” Events tickets also available at keystix.com.
Contact: 305-294-3887 or 786-251-3399

Key West / May 18 – 19

10th Annual Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium

Key West’s political history is highlighted in panel discussions, a reception and tours of the Little White House where Truman spent many working vacations during his presidency.
Contact: 305-294-9911

These are some of my favorite happenings this week and next in the Florida Keys. If you’re coming down to visit and stay with us at the KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas in our vacation rentals, share some of your favorite experiences with us …

Visit our blog next Monday with updated happenings in the Florida Keys…

Today’s weather in the beautiful Florida Keys…

suzanne — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:48:47 +0000

Today’s weather in the beautiful Florida Keys is 84 degrees! There is a subtle and soft ocean breeze!

The weather in the beuatiful Florida Keys …

suzanne — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:27:32 +0000

The weather in the beautiful Florida Keys is 88 degrees!

Spring into Vacation DEALS in the Florida Keys with KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas

suzanne — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:47:24 +0000

Enjoy Spring Vacation Savings with “Spectacular Up To 50% OFF & Free Nights Specials” in the Florida Keys!

Spring is the best time to visit the Florida Keys! Adventure activities and events are bountiful on every Island offering fun and excitement for everyone. We are also offering Spectacular Specials for Super Savings getaways! Plan ahead and SAVE!

All Spring Season we are offering our Up To 50% OFF vacation specials at all of our Florida Keys Resorts, as well as FREE NIGHTS. Bigger Savings to stretch your vacation budget while enjoying our Paradise. Limited availability and restriction apply.
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Our exclusive KeysCaribbean Adventure Concierge services will ensure that you enjoy the best and most knowledgeable professionals offering guided kayak tours, diving & snorkeling, watersports, private fishing charters, eco friendly Adventures with Dolphin experiences, nature walks, personalized day trips, and much more. After a full day of fun, make sure to spend quality time relaxing in peaceful tranquility on your KeysCaribbean Luxury Resort Villas & Marinas private patio deck.
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Be sure to check out our newest location, Coral Lagoon Villas! Just 90 miles south of Miami and 45 miles from Key West, Coral Lagoon Villas offers unique waterfront Villas. The luxury waterview homes form a vacation rental paradise where you’ll find endless sunshine, exceptional fishing and docks just steps from your own private porch. Guests will also enjoy unprecedented access to the surrounding Gulf of Mexico & Atlantic Ocean, the renowned tropical reefs of the Marine Sanctuary, and the best fishing and diving in the world! Keep reading to find out more about events going on in the Florida Keys, this month’s specials and Adventure Concierge activities.

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The Longer You Stay In Paradise……..The More You Save!

The Upper Keys:

In Key Largo and Islamorada, where KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts and Marinas has two exclusive locations – Mariners Resort Villas & Marina and the Historic Tavernier Inn

Key Largo – Mariner’s Resort Villas & Marina – Spring Special with FREE NIGHTS!

GETAWAY SPECIAL – FREE NIGHTS OFFER

5th NIGHT FREE

Great Savings off regular rental rates with this great Florida Keys vacation package:

Get 5th Night Free
Non Refundable, Non Changeable, Non Cancellable
Limited Availability and Restrictions Apply
Full Prepayment Required at Time of Booking
May not be valid during special event periods and holidays
May not be used with any other promotional rate or offers
Not valid with existing reservations

Enjoy Our GETAWAY value package with exceptional savings!
Book Online at www.KeysCaribbean.com

The Middle Keys:

Marathon – Coral Lagoon Villas - Spring Special with FREE NIGHTS!

GETAWAY SPECIAL – FREE NIGHTS OFFER

Enjoy a FREE NIGHT when you stay 3 nights or more

Get the 4th night FREE
Full Prepayment Required at the Time of Booking
Non Refundable, Non Changeable, Non Cancellable
Limited Availability and Restrictions Apply
May not be used with any other promotional rate or offers
Not valid with existing reservations

Enjoy Our GETAWAY value package with exceptional savings!
Book Online at www.KeysCaribbean.com

RELAX & ENJOY

FREE NIGHTS – ALL SPRING VACATIONS!

Marathon – Indigo Reef - Spring Special with FREE NIGHTS!

GETAWAY SPECIAL – FREE NIGHTS OFFER

Enjoy 3 FREE NIGHTS during every weekly stay

Great Savings off regular rental rates with this great Florida Keys vacation package:

Get every 5th, 6th, & 7th Night Free
Full Prepayment Required at the Time of Booking
Non Refundable, Non Changeable, Non Cancellable
Limited Availability and Restrictions Apply
May not be valid during special event periods and holidays
May not be used with any other promotional rate or offers

Duck Key – Village at Hawks Cay Villas & Marina - Spring Special with FREE NIGHTS!

GETAWAY SPECIAL – FREE NIGHTS OFFER

5th NIGHT FREE

Great Savings off regular rental rates with this great Florida Keys vacation package:

Get 5th night FREE
Non Refundable, Non Changeable, Non Cancellable
Requires Full Payment at the time of booking
Limited Availability and Restrictions Apply
May not be valid during special event periods and holidays
May not be used with any other promotional rate or offers
Not valid with Existing Reservations

Enjoy Our GETAWAY value package with exceptional savings!
Book Online at www.KeysCaribbean.com

The Lower Keys:

In the Lower Keys, KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts and Marinas has the Coral Hammock Resort Villas and Kings Point Marina & Condominiums vacation rentals

Key West – Coral Hammock Resort Villas – Spring Special with FREE NIGHTS!

GETAWAY SPECIAL – FREE NIGHTS OFFER

Every 5th NIGHT FREE

Get 5th Night Free
Limited Availability and Restrictions Apply
Full Prepayment Required at Time of Booking
Non Refundable, Non Changeable, Non Cancellable
May not be valid during special event periods and holidays
May not be used with any other promotional rate or offers
Not valid with existing reservations

Enjoy Our GETAWAY value package with exceptional savings!
Book Online at www.KeysCaribbean.com

Click here to read more about Our Specials!!

Discounts subject to availability. Some restrictions apply to the 100 Percent Cancellation Guarantee. Free night stays require minimum night stays, have limited availability and certain restrictions apply. Please see the KeysCaribbean website for more details. For reservations book direct at www.keyscaribbean.com or call 305.853.5000.

These are some of my favorite DEALS in the Florida Keys. If you’re coming down to visit and stay with us at the KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas in our vacation rentals, share your favorite taste with us …

Visit our blog next Thursday with updated DEALS in the Florida Keys…

TASTY Flavors in the Florida Keys with KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts Villas & Marinas

suzanne — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:08:54 +0000

TASTY Flavors in The Florida Keys…

It’s hard to imagine any other place in the country with fresher and more delicious food options. While visiting you can feast on fresh fish cooked by world-renowned chefs or roadside casual dining. Your whim is your wish while dining in the Florida Keys! For my “tasty” recommendations this week, see below:

The Upper Keys:

In Key Largo and Islamorada, where KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas has two exclusive locations,

Mariners Resort Villas & Marina and the Historic Tavernier Inn

SMUGGLER’S COVE
Phone: (305) 664-5564
Mile marker 85.5
Overseas Highway
Islamorada , FL 33036

SPANISH GARDENS CAFE
Phone: (305) 664-3999
80925 Overseas Highway
Cafe, market and gallery
Islamorada , FL 33036

TASTER’S GRILLE & MARKET
Phone: (305) 853-1177
Tavernier Town Shopping Center
91212 Overseas Highway
Tavernier , FL 33070

The Middle Keys:

THE WRECK & GALLEY GRILL
Phone: 305-743-8282
Mile Marker 59, 58835 Overseas Hwy.
Grassy Key , FL 33050

UPPER CRUST PIZZA, INC. – HOMEMADE ITALIAN DINING AT IT’S BEST!
Phone: 305-743-7100
Mile Marker 49
3740 Overseas Highway
Marathon , FL 33050

WOODEN SPOON
Phone: 305-743-8383
MM 51 7007 Overseas Highway
Marathon , FL 33050

The Lower Keys:

In the Lower Keys, KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marina has the Coral Hammock Resort Villas and Kings Point Marina & Condominiums vacation rentals

LA TRATTORIA
Phone: (305)296-1075 * Fax: (305)293-8169
Email: info@latrattoria.us
524 Duval Street
Key West , FL 33040
This stylish European eatery, located at the center of the Duval Street fun, has been honored numerous times (including in 2004) with the People’s Choice Award as one of Key West’s favorite Italian restaurants, best romantic dinner & where the locals eat!

MANGIA MANGIA – Acclaimed Pasta Cafe
Phone: 305-294-2469 *
Email: mangia-mangia@hotmail.com
900 Southard Street
Key West , FL 33040
Family style Italian cafe with abundant portions of fresh homemade pasta & low prices! Critical Acclaim from Zagat, Fodors & Frommers. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since ’94. Off Duval in quiet Old Town, cozy tropical patio; a locals favorite!

PAT CROCE’S RUM BARREL
View Website
Phone: 305-292-7862 *
528 Front St
Key West , FL 33040

The Rum Barrel evokes the aura of a 17th-century tavern in the heart of Old Town Key West. It features a collection of over 100 rums, an exclusive menu by Chef Patrick Dunn, live nightly music, and a rooftop Quarterdeck overlooking downtown Key West

These are some of my favorite tastes in the Florida Keys for this week. If you’re coming down to visit and stay with us at the KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas in our vacation rentals, take advantage of our “taste-y” dining suggestions!

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Tuesday EXPERIENCES Shopping in the Florida Keys with KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts Villas & Marinas

suzanne — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:51:57 +0000

Tuesday Experiences Shopping in the Florida Keys

Enjoy Shopping Experiences in the Florida Keys! Every part of the Keys is an experience waiting to happen. If shopping is your thing, the Keys will satisfy. Whether shopping for art, gifts, or for boating and fishing paraphernalia, the Keys satisfy.

The Upper Keys:

In Key Largo and Islamorada, where KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas has two exclusive locations, Mariners Resort Villas & Marina and the Historic Tavernier Inn

STEPHEN FRINK PHOTOGRAPHIC
Phone: 305-451-3737 *
MM 102.5
Key Largo , FL 33036
Enjoy the beautiful underwater photography of Stephen Frink.

SHELL WORLD
Phone: 305-852-8245
MM 97.5
Key Largo , FL 33036

T-SHIRT CITY/SANDAL FACTORY
Phone: 305-453-9644
MM 102
Key Largo , FL 33036

DIVERS DIRECT
Phone: 305-451-0118
99621 Overseas Highway
Key Largo , FL 33037

FLORIDA KEYS JEWELRY
Phone: 305-453-0177
101427 Overseas Hwy
Located in Tradewinds Shopping Center
Key Largo , FL 33037

NJ DESIGN CUSTOM MADE JEWELRY
Phone: 305-451-6015
660 Dolphin Ave.
Key Largo , FL 33037

RANDY’S FLORIDA KEYS GIFT CO.
Phone: (305) 453-9229
MM 102.4 Oceanside
Key Largo , FL 330

LATITUDE 25 CLOTHING CO.
Phone: (305)664-4421 *
Email: latitude25cc@yahoo.com
82748 Overseas Highway
Islamorada , FL 33036
A store with something for everyone! Clothing such as Tommy Bahama, Pelagic, Salt Life, Body Glove and more. Footwear – Margaritaville, Crocs, Havaianas, Yellow Box. Tropical home décor, Key lime candy, Key West Aloe, Gifts for family, friends & pets.

HOOKED ON BOOKS
Phone: 305-517-2602
82.6 Oceanside
Islamorada , FL 33036

ISLAND BODY AND SOL
Phone: 305-853-0929
86735 Old Hwy in Treasure Village
Islamorada , FL 33036

ISLAND SILVER & SPICE
Phone: 305-664-2714
82 Oceanside
Islamorada , FL 33036

The Middle Keys:

LAZY LIZARD, GOOFY GECKO, & KRAZY LARRY’S
Phone: (305) 743-5001
located at Publix Shopping Plaza
MM 50
Marathon , FL 33050

Overseas Outfitters – Bicycle Rentals, Sales & Sporting Goods
Phone: (305) 289-1670
1700 OVERSEAS HWY
Mile Marker 48, near Seven Mile Bridge
Marathon , FL 33050

TARPON CREEK MARINA
Phone: 305-289-0303
13205 Overseas Highway
Marathon , FL 33050

WICKER WEB – Souvenirs, Knick Knacks, Cards & More
Phone: (305) 743-3696
Southwind Building, Oceanside
MM 51 on US1
Marathon , FL 33050

$99 And Under – Women’s Apparel & Accessories for Every Occasion
Phone: (305) 289-3222
10990 Overseas Highway, bayside
in Office Depot shopping plaza
Marathon , FL 33050

ALO JEWELRY
Phone: (305) 743-9383
5175 Overseas Highway
Marathon , FL 33050

The Lower Keys:

In the Lower Keys, KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas has the Coral Hammock Resort Villas and Kings Point Marina & Condominiums vacation rentals

BARE SOLE SANDALS – For the Keys Way of Life
Phone: (305) 872-1882 * Fax: (305) 359-9626
Email: michelle@baresolesandals.com
30313 Overseas Highway (MM 30.5 on US1)
Big Pine Key , FL 33043
In the Florida Keys we enjoy wearing sandals all year long! Offering a unique selection of sandals that are fun, fashionable & comfortable that fit the Keys way of life. Men, Women, & Children’s sizes, jewelry & accessories. Order online, call, or visit!

KEY COLLECTIONS ISLAND FASHIONS
Phone: (305) 872-4491
Winn Dixie Shopping Center
Big Pine , FL 33043

BERT & FRANNIE’S SALON, DAY SPA & BOUTIQUE
Phone: (305) 872-5580
265 Key Deer Blvd.
Winn Dixie Shopping Plaza
Big Pine , FL 33043

CRYSTAL LOFT
Phone: 305-872-9390
30136 Overseas Hwy
Big Pine Key , FL 33042

SLOPPY JOES STORE
Phone: 305-294-5717 *
201 Duval Street
Key West , FL 33040
Order your Sloppy Joe’s souvenirs online!

THE KEY WEST WINERY
Phone: 305-292-1717 *
103 Simonton Street
Key West , FL 33040
Features Key Lime and other Florida made award-winning fruit wines. Free wine tasting. Wine accessories, unique wine glasses, wine glass charms, key lime products, Florida jellies/honey. Convenient handled carrying boxes.

THE ORIGINAL KEY WEST HAMMOCK CO.
Phone: 305-293-0008 *
Email: info@kwhammocks.com
717 Duval Street
Key West , FL 33040
The online source for Original Key West Hammocks, Porch Swings and Unique Patio Furniture. Only the finest materials- hand woven from luxurious soft-spun polyester. Give the gift of relaxation Key West style. Shipped directly to you from Sunny Key West.

WHEN IT RAINS… A NOVEL
Phone: 305-304-3851 *
Email: info@whenitrains.com
PO Box 6255
Key West , FL 33040
Key West author, Marjorie Sp

Visit our blog next Thursday with updated experiences in the Florida Keys…

It’s HAPPENING in the Florida Keys with KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts Villas & Marinas!

suzanne — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:04:14 +0000

It’s HAPPENING in the Florida Keys:

Join us this week in the Keys… A Dolphin Rodeo, a fishing contest in the Middle Keys and theatre in Key West among other activities- make up this weeks happenings in the Florida Keys!

the Florida Keys / October 15 – May 15

Stone Crab Season

Those succulent claws, brought to shore fresh daily from the waters surrounding the Florida Keys, will drip with mustard dip on the chins of hungry locals and visitors. A series of food festivals during the season celebrate the sustainable seafood resource throughout the Keys.

The Upper Keys:

In Key Largo and Islamorada, where KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts and Marinas has two exclusive locations -

Mariners Resort Villas & Marina and the Historic Tavernier Inn

Key Largo / April 20 – July 20

Ocean Life Lecture Series 2012

Presented by Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center, visitors are welcome to participate in the new Ocean Life Lecture Series; topics include Sea Turtles (April 20); Coral Reefs & Human Systems (May 18); World Oceans Day (June 8); Florida Everglades (July 20). Meet-and-greet- reception is at 6 p.m., lecture begins at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 per adult, students are free. Held at the theater inside the Murray E. Nelson Cultural Center, MM 102.
Contact: Linda Kaplan 305-396-7000
Email: Linda@fklcc.org

Islamorada / May 16

History of Diving Museum presents: FREE Seminar Series

The Middle Keys:

Marathon / May 6 – 11

Faro Blanco Invitational Tarpon Tournament

This angling challenge with a 26-year history of fish tales and foolery helps fund the Ronald McDonald Summer Camp program for disabled youngsters. Captains are drawn during the kickoff event, and anglers fish with a different captain each of the three days of fishing, in what is a hugely popular tournament format.
Contact: Bob Traa 609-645-1840 ext. 115

Marathon / May 11 – 12

6th Annual Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament

Several cash prizes are awarded to anglers in this one-day tournament. Top cash prize for the heaviest fish is $5,000, with prizes also presented to second- through fifth-place finishers. This event benefits Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys.
Contact: Christine Todd Young 305-797-5779
Email: ExecDirector@HabitatMiddleKeys.org

Marathon / May 12

4th Annual Battle In The Bay Dragon Boat Festival

Don’t miss this high-action racing event in Marathon for the ONLY beach-launch boat race of its kind. Bring a team or come and watch as boats race along a nearly 400-meter course parallel to Sombrero Beach. Free to watch races, family fun on the beach all day. Team registration open until April 14.
Contact: Karen Bowers 305-766-1053
Email: lunarchik@earthlink.net

The Lower Keys:

In the Lower Keys, KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts and Marinas has the Coral Hammock Resort Villas and Kings Point Marina & Condominiums vacation rentals

Key West / March 17 – November 30

Key West Fishing Tournament

Key West / April 24 – May 12

Red Barn Theatre presents: Short Attention Span Theatre

What do you get when you take a company of actors, directors and producers and mix in fresh, new ten-minute plays? This evening of shorts typically includes world premiers, lots of laughs and incredible local talent. Visit website for show times and tickets.
Contact: 305-296-9911
Email: info@redbarntheatre.com

Key West / May 3 – 25

Waterfront Playhouse presents: World Premier of Home Exchange

Key West / May 4 – 13

Waterfront Playhouse presents: Key West Mystery Fest

The Key West Mystery Fest is a 10-day festival of mysteries and mystery-related events highlighted by the world premiere of Home Exchange and will include a Clue Dinner Party (a progressive dinner based on the Clue board game), a Classic Mystery Movie Night at the Tropic Cinema, Mystery-themed “Behind the Scenes” at the Waterfront Playhouse, a “Monk Night” at the Tropic Cinema with Andy Breckman (creator of Monk) and Hy Conrad (writer/producer of Monk), a Mystery Writers Panel Discussion and Book Signing, a Mystery Short Story Contest and many other mystery activities. For a complete list of events, visit keyswestmysteryfest.com.
Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015
Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org

Key West / May 10 – 13

Key West Paddleboard Classic

During this ocean paddleboard race, participants will enjoy a challenging 12-mile course over crystal blue waters, circling Key West through scenic mangroves, passing by the Historic Seaport district and more. The race begins and ends on Smathers Beach.
Contact: 305-797-1174

Key West / April 24 – May 12

Red Barn Theatre presents: Short Attention Span Theatre

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The weather today in the beautiful Florida Keys…

suzanne — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:51:07 +0000

The weather today in the beautiful Florida Keys is 84 degrees!