Month: January 2019

5K

21st Annual Key West Half Marathon and 5K

Race through Key West’s historic Old Town and waterfront areas January 20, 2019, during the annual Key West Half Marathon®.…

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history

Key West History – Jan. 12, 1952 – The Pink Shrimp “Gold Rush” in Key West

In late 1949, 100 years after the peak of the California Gold Rush, Pink Gold was discovered off the Florida…

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history

Key West History – Jan. 11, 1926 – There’s a Menace Terrorizing the City

There’s a menace going on on the streets of Key West, as documented by the historic archive of the Key…

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history

January 10, 1861 – Key West Refuses to Secede from the Union

Key West was an awkward place to live when the Civil War broke out.   The heavy military presence on…

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biking

Soldier Ride 2019

Be a part of the Wounded Warrior Project and Show Your Support to the 46 Wounded Warriors participating in the…

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history

January 9, 1827 – Construction Starts on the First Sand Key Lighthouse

Sand key is situated next to a channel that leads to Key West. It’s located roughly eight miles to the…

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Margaritaville Podcast

Ep. 27 – Happy New Year 2019!

Heikki discusses New Year’s, JB at the upcoming Willie Nelson concert in Nashville and enjoying Muscle Shoals with Mac McAnally!…

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history

January 8, 1828 – Key West Is Incorporated as a City

Key West, like the other Florida Keys, began as a coral forest under the sea water. Marine life was its…

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activities

FIRST EVER AIR BNB EXPERIENCE IN THE FLORIDA KEYS “SANDBAR FUN IN THE SUN PARTY”

FIRST EVER AIR BNB EXPERIENCE IN THE FLORIDA KEYS “SANDBAR FUN IN THE SUN PARTY” Please watch: “Florida Keys Turtle…

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entertainment

The Sunday Ramble Band

The Sunday Ramble Band Event Date: 2019-02-17 20:00:00 Cost: $35.00 – $60.00 Address: Key West Theater 512 Eaton Street 33040…

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