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The only full service resort in the keys to be awarded the AAA Four Diamond rating for the past 9 years. The Westin offers 178 rooms and suites with more than the comforts of home. With just a 10 minute boat ride away to Sunset Key you can lay back in an A Westin 3-4 bedroom Victorian style cottage with tin roofs and wrap around verandas… Read more
Key West has numerous resorts with the colors and comforts of a Caribbean island. From luxury resorts with all the amenities you’ll need to Old town historic charming cottages and Bed and Breakfast, this island has plenty of options for your tropical vacation.
Welcome to Key West, the most extravagant and exotic island in the Florida Keys. This tiny town at the end of the of the overseas highway is known for its excellent saltwater fishing, Fantasy Fest, Margaritaville and Jimmy Buffet, Ernest Hemingway, spectacular Coral Reefs for diving and snorkeling, and party capital of the Florida Keys. 
Celebrities, Politicians and Models are frequent visitors to Key West. The island is a seaport destination for many passenger cruise ships and it has its own Key West international Airport.
On days that Cruise ships dock on Mallory Square, you can see thousands of visitors crawling the most popular street on the island, Duval Street, where you can eat shop and drink , as the saying goes “So many bars, so little time”. Key West offer more than 150 restaurants and bars with a different theme for everybody, the popular Sloppy Joe’s on Duval and Greene Street, were you can eat, drink and rock the night out with the hottest bands in town.
Ernest Hemingway lived in Key West from 1928 until he left for Cuba in 1939. His house, located in 907 Whitehead St in Old Town Key West, has been converted to a Museum and is a popular attraction among visitors from around the World.
There is a celebration every evening in Key West , depending on the time of year it is , it is the daily sunset. The most spectacular sight that you could possibly see. The celebration starts at 6pm and takes place at Mallory Square with arts and crafts exhibitors,street performers, and food carts.
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5/11/2008 Florida Keys GLEE Green Homes Tour
Tour houses built from alternative building materials, and renovated houses that are now energy- and water-efficient. Free and open to the public. Find out more information and sign up for tours at the GLEE Expo on May 10.
5/13/2008 - 5/24/2008 "Rompers, a collection of shorts" at Red Barn Theatre
Celebrating short-attention-span theatre, the theatre at 319 Duval St. is proud to present short plays with an exciting mix of playwrights, directors and actors.
5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008 Marathon Offshore Grand Prix
World-class, high-speed powerboats compete in the waters surrounding Marathon and the historic Seven Mile Bridge in the Middle Keys. The event also features live music by national talents.
5/16/2008 - 5/18/2008 Coconuts Dolphin Tournament
Anglers are to compete in an event named for a Key Largo restaurant that serves up plenty of dolphin fish, known on most menus as Mahi Mahi.
5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008 Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium: ?Harry Truman and Immigration?
Key West?s political history is highlighted in panel discussions, a reception and tours of the Little White House, where former President Harry Truman worked and relaxed during his time in office.w.
5/17/2008 - 5/22/2008 21st Annual Faro Blanco Invitational Tarpon Tournament
Anglers are to tangle with silver kings in an event named for a famous Marathon resort, and which raises money for charities.
5/17/2008 - 5/18/2008 Keys Ultras - Prostate Cancer Benefit Races
The inaugural year for the "Keys Ultras," there will be three individual ultra-marathon road races, between Key Largo and Smathers Beach, Key West. Proceeds benefit The Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys.
5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008 14th Annual Outback Steakhouse Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament
This prestigious fly tournament for large tarpon benefits both CCFA and college scholarships for Keys students.
5/21/2008 - 6/14/2008 "Naked Boys Singing!" at Waterfront Playhouse
The international hit returns to the playhouse at historic Mallory Square.
5/22/2008 'Ray Of Light' Paintings On Display
Redbone Gallery (mile marker 81.2) will feature the paintings of Don Ray from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Ray is well-known for dynamic underwater fish scenes in oil on canvas. Light refreshments will be served, the event is free and open to the public.
5/23/2008 - 5/25/2008 9th Annual Cuban American Heritage Festival
The culture and customs Cubans brought to Key West are celebrated.
5/31/2008 Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitational
Experienced offshore captains are to lead the chase for the colorful and acrobatic dolphin fish and a hefty first prize.
6/1/2008 - 6/6/2008 Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Tournament
The world's best fly rod anglers are to pursue the mighty silver kings in one of the most storied tournaments in the Keys.
6/4/2008 - 6/5/2008 Islamorada Fishing Club Captain?s Cup Dolphin Tournament
Anglers are to compete for a winner-take-all $25,000 jackpot for catching dolphin fish.
6/6/2008 - 6/8/2008 Big Pine & Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament
Anglers in this 15th-annual event are to compete to catch dolphin fish, one of the most popular and best-tasting summertime fish off the Keys.
6/7/2008 - 6/15/2008 PrideFest Key West
This festival honors diversity, openness and freedom in the city that is consistently recognized as one of the world's top gay and lesbian vacation destinations.
6/11/2008 - 6/13/2008 Ladies Invitational Tarpon Fly Tournament
This fly tournament for tarpon is open to men and women. It benefits environmental scholarship funds.
6/13/2008 - 6/15/2008 Father?s Day Dolphin Derby
Anglers are celebrate Father's Day by catching one of the most beautiful, best-tasting and fastest-growing fish in the sea, all to benefit the Marathon Youth Club.
6/14/2008 - 6/15/2008 Island Grill Blue Water Dolphin Tournament
The event is to incorporate a one-day dolphin tournament with an optional Father/Son Fun Fish Father?s Day. Proceeds are to benefit Baptist Hospital?s Children?s Cancer Center.
6/14/2008 - 6/15/2008 Southernmost Swordfish Tournament
This overnight swordfish challenge is to be part of the annual, season-long Key West Fishing Tournament.
6/15/2008 - 6/20/2008 Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament
Fly rodders are to compete to catch and release giant tarpon during their annual migration through the Keys. The event raises money for children?s charities in the Keys.
6/20/2008 - 6/22/2008 Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby
Anglers are to compete to catch dolphin fish, a plentiful summertime treat off the Keys, to raise money for college scholarships.
6/20/2008 - 6/21/2008 15th Annual Original Florida Keys Ladies Dolphin Tournament
Presented by the Rotary Club of Key Largo. Fishing and fun to benefit Upper Keys Scholarships. Over $10,000 in cash and prizes. Kick off and awards bayside at the Elks Club in Tavernier.
6/28/2008 Tropical Fruit Fiesta, at Marathon Garden Club (MM50 Bayside)
This free family-friendly event is designed for tropical fruit lovers of all ages. Highlights include presentations by tropical fruit experts, a homegrown fruit contest, tropical fruit samples, a children?s area with activities, and top-quality fruit trees for sale. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
6/29/2008 - 7/2/2008 International Game Fish Association Inshore World Championship Tournament
Tournament winners from around the world are to compete for one of the most prized angling trophies. The tournament features inshore fishing for permit, tarpon, bonefish, redfish and snook. Contact: Denise Hartman at 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach FL 33004.
7/5/2008 Conch Republic Ladies' Dolphin Tournament
Women are to compete to catch dolphin fish for cash prizes.
7/12/2008 24th Annual Underwater Music Festival
A quirky concert broadcast underwater for divers, snorkelers and the occasional mermaid emphasizes reef preservation. The submerged songfest is held at Looe Key Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
7/15/2008 - 7/20/2008 Hemingway Days
The 28th celebration of the legendary author?s work and lifestyle features literary readings, a theatrical premiere, short story competition, fishing tournament and Sloppy Joe?s Look-Alike Contest. A celebration will be held on July 21st, Hemingway?s 109th birthday.
7/15/2008 - 7/18/2008 Del Brown Invitational Permit Tournament
Fly fishing for that other famous fish of the tropical shallows in honor of the late angling pioneer Del Brown, who caught and released more than 500 permit off the Keys.
7/16/2008 - 7/19/2008 Drambuie Key West Marlin Tournament
Anglers are to hunt for the mightiest of the offshore species in the same waters plied by novelist Ernest Hemingway. The event conincides with Key West?s annual Hemingway Days Festival.
7/18/2008 - 7/20/2008 Holiday Isle/ Caribee Boat Sales Dolphin Tournament
Run-and-gunners take on the trollers in the Isle?s annual tournament for professional, amateur and junior anglers. This event targets dolphin fish, a plentiful summer-time fish off the Keys. Kick-off is Friday, July 18.
7/27/2008 - 7/28/2008 Islamorada Fishing Club RedGhost Stalk
Anglers ages 11 through 25 are to compete to catch redfish and bonefish, the ghost of the flats. Winners qualify for the International Game Fish Association Inshore Championship.
8/8/2008 - 8/10/2008 Key West Lobsterfest
Festivities include Friday's Lobsterfest Duval Crawl, Street Fair and FREE concert Saturday, and Sunday Lobster Brunch.
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