Month: January 2019

Florida Keys

Key West 1935, Before the Hurricane TV Ad

Life was simpler before the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. The storm did such damage to the tracks that thereafter,…

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history

Key West History – Jan. 23, 1896 – Florida’s Wealthiest Man Dies

Born in Green Turtle Cay, Bahamas on Sept. 21, 1821, William Curry had always heard the tales of the fortunes…

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Margaritaville Podcast

Ep. 29 – Who Dat Weekend in New Orleans

Heikki details his trip to New Orleans and his sideline experience at the NFC Championship football game. Powered by Margaritaville…

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history

Key West History – Jan. 22, 1926 – The First Luxury Hotel Opens in Key West

Despite having decades in the late 1800’s where Key West had the highest amount of wealth per-capita, as well as…

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history

Key West History – Jan. 21, 1880 – Ulysses S. Grant Visits Key West

If I described a leader as a failed business man – multiple times, someone who struggled with alcohol, a military…

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history

Key West History – Jan 18, 1912 – The Filming of Flagler’s Railroad Journey

The dream of one man changed the isolation of the Florida Keys for all time. Henry Flagler was a native…

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history

Key West History – Jan 17, 1928 – Calvin Coolidge and His Wife Arrived in Key West

When President Donald Trump visited Key West late last year, it was the first time in nearly 55 years for…

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Margaritaville Podcast

Ep. 28 – Jimmy Buffett performs with Willie Nelson

Heikki recaps the Willie Nelson concert that featured a Jimmy Buffett performance and many more special guests. Tune in to…

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airport

Fred Cabanas

January 16, 2019 — KEY WEST, FL Today we honor Key West legend, aerobatic pilot Fred Cabanas who tragically died…

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history

Key West History – Jan. 15, 1971 – Finally a Conviction in the Murder of a Charter Boat Captain and His Son

Roger Foster, the 17 year old admitted killer of the charter boat, Dream Girls, two man crew was brought to…

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