Florida Keys Events
September 7th, 2011
Marathon, Florida Keys – Spotlighting native wildlife, the 13th annual Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival is set for Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 21-25, to capture the focus of nature enthusiasts and offer tips for becoming better birders and nature photographers. Staged at the oceanfront preserve of Curry Hammock State Park, mile marker (MM) 56.2 near Marathon, the family- and photography-friendly event includes field trips and guided interpretive nature walks at sites throughout the Florida Keys.
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August 8th, 2011
Key West, Florida Keys – A hearty appetite and a passion for lobsters are mandatory during the 15th annual Key West Lobsterfest, a celebration of Florida’s clawless lobster set for Friday through Sunday, Aug. 12-14. The event salutes the start of the Florida Keys lobster season, which runs from Aug. 6, 2011, through March 31, 2012.
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August 6th, 2011
Key West, Florida Keys — The life of “Captain Tony” Tarracino, a legendary former Key West bar owner and one-time island mayor, is to be celebrated Aug. 11-14 with a lighthearted festival. The inaugural Captain Tony Days events follow an Aug. 10 “birthday party” for the late captain, who died in 2008 at age 92. The party is to begin at 6 p.m. at Captain Tony’s Saloon, 428 Greene St., which was owned by Tarracino for almost 30 years.
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July 22nd, 2011
Key Largo, Florida Keys — The gateway to the Florida Keys is to transform into a food and wine lover’s paradise July 29 through Aug. 7 as the culinary experts step up to the “palate” to present nearly 30 tasty food, wine and spirits events all over Key Largo.
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July 15th, 2011
Key West, Florida Keys – The literary talent and vigorous Key West lifestyle of Ernest Hemingway are to be celebrated Tuesday through Sunday, July 19-24, on the island the Nobel Prize–winning author called home throughout the 1930s. Hemingway Days 2011 includes a popular look-alike contest, a book debut and authors’ readings, an offbeat “Running of the Bulls,” a marlin tournament and the culmination of a short story contest directed by author and Hemingway granddaughter Lorian Hemingway.
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June 21st, 2011
Key West, Florida Keys – Contemporary visitors can discover and experience the multifaceted history of Key West via the Key West Historic Marker Tour recently debuted by a local historian. Historic sites can be explored individually through free cell-phone tours or downloads from www.keywesthistoricmarkertour.org.
The tours include sites and properties bearing Key West Historic Marker plaques that highlight their place in island history. The sites were selected based on historian Bruce Neff’s expert research into their significance.
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June 7th, 2011
The 4th of July in Florida is like no place else, the sun, the sand and the sparkle of fireworks over the surf, it’s truly a sight to behold. The weather is warm and event venues from Pensacola to Miami Beach are open and ready for you and your family to spend the day celebrating our nation’s birthday. If you have a boat or can hitch a ride on one, you can enjoy the fireworks on the water or you can watch from one of our many Florida beaches. Check out these Independence Day events near you.
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June 4th, 2011
Florida Keys – Beach-goers and boating enthusiasts can flock to the sparkling waters surrounding the Florida Keys during the annual Independence Day celebrations along the 110-mile chain of islands. Throughout the Keys, beachside fun for families coincides with spectacular fireworks shows.
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June 2nd, 2011
Florida Keys – There’s always something happening in the Florida Keys & Key West, from festivals focusing on the area’s literary history and indigenous seafood to events that celebrate the Keys’ underwater paradise. While this piece lists selected summer highlights for 2011, a comprehensive schedule of events throughout the Keys can be found at the Keys Tourism website.
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May 20th, 2011
Key West, Florida Keys – Revelers in Cuban attire are to conga from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico Friday night, May 27, in Key West to celebrate the rich and colorful heritage of Cuba. Located just 90 miles from Cuba, Key West was the site of a flourishing cigar industry in the mid to late 1800s, when the island city welcomed thousands of Cuban immigrants seeking greater personal and political freedom. The conga line and associated events recognize the vibrant culture and customs those people brought with them to Key West.
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April 18th, 2011
Key West, Florida Keys – With activities ranging from a “drag” race for female impersonators to a lighthearted sea battle featuring tall ships, the Conch Republic’s 10-day birthday party is set to take place Friday, April 22, through Sunday, May 1. Showcasing the republic’s eccentric spirit, the 29th annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration commemorates the Florida Keys’ secession from the United States following a 1982 U.S. Border Patrol blockade that virtually stopped traffic on the only road to the mainland.
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April 12th, 2011
Key West, Florida Keys – It’s not unusual for culinary connoisseurs who visit Key West to search out chefs and restaurants specializing in seafood, tropical and Caribbean flavors, European delicacies, vegetarian treats and more. Only on Monday, April 18, however, can they find virtually all of them in the same place — showcasing their signature dishes at the 16th annual Taste of Key West.
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March 29th, 2011
Islamorada, Florida Keys – Live beachfront music, mouthwatering food and an acclaimed art show are sure to whet attendees’ appetites for the 20th annual Florida Keys Island Fest in Islamorada.
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March 23rd, 2011
Key West, Florida Keys – The unique marine environment of the Florida Keys island chain, which includes the continental United States’ only living coral barrier reef, is to be celebrated Saturday, March 26, during the second annual Florida Keys Ocean Festival in Key West.
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