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Where should I park the train?
When Henry Flagler was told that there wasn’t enough land to build the grand terminal he envisioned for his overseas railroad, his response was simple: “Then make some.” J.R. Parrott, Flagler’s right hand man
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Cigar Capital of the World
So what’s with the centuries old fascination with tobacco and cigars? The first Spanish conquistadors and explorers in Florida were looking for gold but initially over looked a commodity that would be far more
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The Oldest House
Built in the early 1820s, the oldest house in southern Florida began its life a block or two away on Whitehead Street and has weathered hurricanes, fires and a marine environment. The structure’s resiliency
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FIRE STATION #3
Last week’s 911 memorial service at the Key West Fire Department Station # 3 was far more than a local tribute to the victims of the World Trade Center and the first responders who
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Sponging
Sponging was discovered in the Florida Keys in the 1820s as native fishermen would often find sponges washed up onto the shores after storms. These first catches were only used for the local domestic
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The Oldest Schoolhouse
When zipping around town on our daily errands, taking kids to school or managing careers, it’s easy to overlook the historical significance of countless buildings on the island. One such building – believed to
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La Te Da
Home of revolutionary Cuban leader Jose Marti The Fourth of July has come to represent a joyous celebration with a three day weekend vacation or staycation spent with family and friends. As we
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Marking History
The Western Union A couple of months ago Key West’s flagship was rededicated after a three year restoration by the volunteers of the Schooner Western Union Preservation Society. Many of us have taken leisurely
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