Skivvy business: Lion’s Lair celebrates 20 years
By Theresa Java
Kimberly Berger opened up a bathing suit and lingerie retail shop, Lion’s Lair Boutique in 1996. She sold simple bathing suits that retailed for about...
Bubba Blast: Annual awards evening
The third annual Bubbas, Key West people’s choice awards, took place this past weekend at the Key West Theater. Nearly 300 dignitaries, supporters and winners were in...
De Palma shows ‘Soul’ of Key West
Newest book adds 65 artists to collection
“I knew there would be a second book before the first one was even finished,” said author and photographer Ralph De...
New shop features high-end fishing gear
The Angler's Closet opens in Marathon.
Although they own another retail space, the Carlsons couldn’t fit everything they wanted to sell inside it. So on Black Friday, the...
Dog boutique expands to accessories
Dogs En Vogue, a popular place to have dogs groomed, has expanded to include a full canine boutique. Little dresses, fancy collars, nutritional food and special shampoos...
#Shop: Marathon pet store caters to animal lovers
“The most exotic saltwater fish in the store, is also probably one of the smallest. It’s the spotted jawfish,” said Mike Knight, pointing to a small fish...
#Feature: Create custom tiles
Open one year now, The Art Studio in Marathon is a fountain of creativity. Its latest adventure is creating glass and ceramic tiles.
“I had one student that...
#DayTripping: Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory & Key West Pub
On Upper Duval Street is a fairylike world of flowering plants, vibrant butterflies and cascading waterfalls at the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. Day-trippers can experience...
#DayTripping: Robbie’s Marina & Hungry Tarpon
Robbie’s Marina is one of the premier tourist spots in The Florida Keys offering fishing, snorkeling, boat rentals (motorized and non), and stand up paddle boarding –...
