Weekend full of festivals, events
What a weekend it's going to be up and down the Keys. From a snow mountain to ice skating, crafts and Santa, be sure to check out...
The Real Deal: Artist invited to NY art fair, celebrates studio anniversary
It was a celebration of various sorts for Valerie Perreault, the artist and owner of Portside Studio and Gallery in Islamorada. With her gallery recently marking its...
Singing season’s greetings – Peter Mayer brings Christmas to Key West
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Peter Mayer’s “Stars & Promises” Christmas show. Mayer, a member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, admits the response to...
Comic relief – Poundstone returns to Key West Theater
She’s quick, sarcastic and so relatably funny, Paula Poundstone creates an instant connection with her audiences everywhere. Whether she’s making you laugh or making others laugh at...
WINTER WONDERLAND – Snow, Santa and sweets at Holiday Fest
The forecast calls for mountains of snow, as the beach will transform into a winter wonderland, during the 15th Annual Islamorada Chamber of Commerce Holiday Festival, slated...
Actor Mike Chaplin is a Renaissance Man
It’s probably just a matter of time until Mike Chaplin weighs anchor and is off to his next adventure. He’s been a Navy sailor, a New York...
‘The Last Flapper’ – Fringe Theater launches new season
Shakespeare, 1950s lesbians and Chicago blues — it’s just another season with Key West’s Fringe Theater. Over the years, the Key West company has gained a reputation...
‘CARING AND SHARING AROUND THE WORLD’ – Hammon grand marshal of Islamorada Holiday Parade
Floats decorated in lights and holiday cheer will parade in Founders Park at this year’s Islamorada Holiday Parade, set for Friday, Dec. 6.
The grand marshal for this...
RUN, DRINK, RUN – Spots almost filled or annual Islamorada race
To the delight of distance runners and winter visitors who relish the Florida Keys’ warm climes, the annual Half Marathon, 10k & Beach N’ Beer Mile in...
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Nadene Grossman Orr reflects on Fantasy Fest
This year marked the 40th birthday of Fantasy Fest with Nadene Grossman Orr and her team having spearheaded the past three...
