Tuesday, April 23 2024

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Will Kimbrough, Co-Writer of “Bubbles Up” to Perform at “It’s 5 o’clock Key West” Jimmy Buffet Memorial Event
Saving the Manatee with Patrick Rose
The Local Side of Key West (podcast) 175: Key West Etiquette
St. Barts | Dream Vacation Challenge #1
Backyards of Key West Podcast with Mark Baratto 243: Episode 243 – The Key West 1st Annual Rum Fest
Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe Joins the Keys Weekly Podcast
The Local Side of Key West (podcast) 174: Art with Majowicz
Riding Bulls with Cooper Davis
The Local Side of Key West (podcast) 173: April 2024 Key West Events
Loving Where You’re From with JoJo Garza

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This Day In History

: 1982 On this date in 1982 Key West seceded from the nation creating the Conch Republic. When the U. S. Border Patrol set up a roadblock on Key West to trap illegal immigrants and drug smugglers, irate Key Westers "seceded" from the United States. They established the "Conch Republic" complete with flag, prime minister and other pseudo-official trappings. The fantasy republic flourishes in fun, festivities and the sale of souvenirs. The pink, blue and gold flag signifies a spirit of independent and rare individuality. (42)

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