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 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 Florida summer vacation 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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March 4th, 2011
Marathon, Florida Keys – Marathon is known as the Boating Destination of the Florida Keys, but the Original Marathon Seafood Festival stars seafood fare rather than seafaring. This much-anticipated feast is set for Saturday and Sunday, March 12-13, at Marathon Community Park, mile marker 49 oceanside.
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March 2nd, 2011
Daytona Beach is the classic Florida Spring Break destination. While it was very popular at one time as the college coed party capital, now many of the former party die-hards are back with their families. Daytona Beach is still a great place to be for Spring Break because one thing never changes and that is the beach.
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