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September 22nd
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September 22nd
11:33am · 87°F
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It was zero degrees with over three feet of snow on the ground the morning Kevin and Cathy DuMond left from their home in the town of Hurley in New York's Hudson River Valley bound for Key West. Read More
So you're on vacation in Key West Florida. Here you are, first morning, you look outside, and UGH ... you see clouds, it's overcast and a little cooler than expected. Now what do you do? Don't get the winter blues just yet! Read More
Next time you're in Key West, ride a bicycle or take a walk down Old Town Southard Street and experience the wonders of mature exotic plant life that fill this island. Stop and take a lot of photos, and allow yourself to be led by the different natural perfumes wafting from the blooming trees and flowers. With no true dry season or cold winter, Key West is truly a 'garden of Eden.' Read More
Summertime for Key West natives means one great boat day after another. With little-to-no wind, glass-calm crystal-clear waters stretch miles out in all directions. This particular day, a few friends and I decided we would head to the Marquesas Keys which are located about 20 miles west of our tiny island home. Just around the corner of the island we came across a fresh Cuban refugee boat. Its condition told us the refugees must have only landed in the last couple of weeks at most. Read More
Take a break from the sweaters and coats, and get ready to warm up in Key West, Florida in shorts and sandals. As winter takes hold, our warm winter sub-tropical climate will provide the cold relief you need. With ocean temperatures still in the 80's, remember to pack your bathing suit. It's a perfect time of year to hang out at the beach as well as explore famous landmarks about the island." Read More
Looking for a new wine to taste? The Key West Food and Wine Festival is coming right up ~ Jan 27 - 31, 2016. Wine aficionados take notice that on Jan 30th from 12 - 4 pm, Key West Winery is ready to expand your palate beyond margaritas with a repertoire of tropical wine tasting adventures. Taste fabulous fruit wines of mango, Key Lime, and guava, and get in the island wine groove. Read More
A short poem about the first New Year's sunrise on the Key West White Street Pier Read More
Key West does the holidays right. Strolling down Duval St. you can find the lampposts decorated with holiday wreaths. Looking around, everyone may still be in flip-flops and bathing suits, but you can feel the holiday cheer. The holiday spirit sure shines bright while you are laying on the beach in December. Read More
A list of VHKW's top five end of summer musts from the southern most city. Activities and events you'll wan't to get in before Fall fully settles. The kids are back in school and the weather is starting to change, but you still have time for these last little savory bits of summer. Read More
Fantasy Fest Parade and events are taking place October 25th- Nov. 1st, 2015. This week long festival of the weird and wicked is a must for anyone with a wild side that loves Key West. Costumes and parade floats of all shapes and sizes make this party one not to be missed. Read More
The highlight of the happening is the annual Hemingway Look-a-like Contest. The "Running of the Bulls" is another Key West locals favorite. Featuring a troop of Hemingway look-a-likes parading down Duval with a herd of paper and cardboard bulls in chase. Read More
A quick 1 minute video from around town showing Key West's most popular attractions. Read More
