Fantasy Fest celebrates ‘Musical Icons & Iconic Musicals’
Fantasy Fest, Key West’s annual multiday costuming party in paradise, welcomes revelers for this year’s Oct. 16-25 extravaganza. The 2026 Fantasy Fest theme, “Musical Icons...
Exclusive: Florida artist Brian Butler wins Fantasy Fest poster-design contest
Like Fantasy Fest parade grand marshal Mike Stack and theme contest winner Stephanie Southgate, Miami artist Brian Butler has an extra reason to celebrate...
The legendary Warren Haynes catches up with Florida Keys Weekly podcast on his upcoming...
Grammy winner and music legend Warren Haynes shares the story behind his latest album, "Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey," along with Gov't Mule's...
David Sloan’s new book, ‘Who is Bum Farto?’ recalls Key West’s infamous fire chief...
Just before sunrise on Sept. 9, 1975, state agent Larry Campbell and another officer made an unannounced visit to the home of Monroe County...
Exclusive: Fantasy Fest Feature — Who came up with this year’s popular theme?
Editor’s Note: T-minus 40 days until the 2026 Fantasy Fest parade. Join the Keys Weekly each week for exclusive Fantasy Fest features highlighting the...
Just a Few Friends festival fills Key West with music & memories
Before his death on Sept. 1, 2023, Jimmy Buffett reportedly told friends and family to “keep the party going. Play the music.” And Key West...
New film starring Travolta has ties to the Florida Keys
The setting of the recent screening at Playa Largo for “The Gentleman Thief,” which stars John Travolta, could not have been more photogenic. If...
Local hip-hop artist joins grand marshals of Fantasy Fest parade
Editor’s Note: T-minus 51 days until the 2026 Fantasy Fest parade. Join the Keys Weekly each week for exclusive Fantasy Fest features highlighting the...
Key West reimagines its rainbow crosswalks — virtually
It’s been nearly a year since state workers blacked out Key West’s rainbow crosswalks, as if redacting a document to conceal an identity. But...
What’s Cooking, Key West: What’s the point of pineapples? More than you think.
In historic Key West, symbols played an important role. When a new baby was born, for example, parents placed a conch shell on a...
