Cook Your Catch

If you love seafood, you'll love the keys. Fresh seafood is easy to cook, you can bake, grill, boil or broil it. You can enhance the flavor with a touch…

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Summer Activities For Keys Kids

Spring Break is just around the corner. Make this a one they'll really remember. Educate and engage them in some of these offbeat activities. PLANT A PINEAPPLE GARDEN The keys…

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Iconic Keys Landmarks

After the Overseas Railroad was ravaged by several hurricanes, the Overseas Highway was built on top of the existing infrastructure. This literally opened the doors, and a flood of car traffic…

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Coolest Water Toys For Summer

Our team searched the internet for the newest, coolest water toys for summer. This year's best bets includes high tech remote-controlled gadgets and underwater blue-tooth enabled speakers plus old favorites…

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Melamine Is Having A Moment

  Melamine? While you may not be familiar with the name - you've seen it - at Target, Walmart, Kmart and other discount retailers. It's really durable plastic dishware that's…

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A Memorable Memorial Day Menu

  Memorial Day is Monday, May 28th. Millions of Americans will hoist a few beers and down a burger, but we have a more memorable event in mind. First and…

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Cruising Tikis

  Just in case you're wondering...yes that's a motorized, floting Tiki bar! Florida resident Greg Darby created the world's first waterbound Tiki bar. His company Cruisin' Tikis is headquartered in…

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The Hot List For May/June

  Our Editor and writers have once again been hard at work looking for things that will excite and inspire you in the coming months. Here's the latest list: THROW…

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Beer-Thirty

It's hot and humid. There's a faint taste of salt in the air. You're thinking beer. Here's our take on the best beers for the keys. Light pale ales and Summer…

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Summer Camps For Keys Kids

  SEA CAMP Sea Camp on big Pine Key began in 1966 and emphasizes marine exploration and conservation. Camp activities include sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing and arts & crafts.…

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Alligator Light House In Islamorada

  Story By Tamara Hooks Alligator Lighthouse is a popular destination for keys boaters. It is located 4 nautical miles offshore in shallow and often remarkably clear waters just off…

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The History Of Tiki Huts

  Story and photo contributed by Mary Garza Tiki Bars are ubiquitous in the Florida Keys- but have you ever wondered where this custom originated? In the early 1800s, the…

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