SEA OF TREES ON DISPLAY THROUGH 2025 AT THE PROTECT CENTER IN ISLAMORADA

a christmas tree is decorated with red and green ribbon
A sampling of the trees on display, including one sponsored by Keys Weekly Newspapers. Tree themes include Peanuts and the Gang, tropical Christmas, traditional holiday and many more.

Experience the magic of the newest local holiday tradition — the Florida Keys Sea of Trees. Located at the Protect Center, MM 82, bayside, in Islamorada, the display of festive trees can be viewed daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The menagerie of 100 unique trees can also be seen most nights between 5 and 9 p.m. The display will be available to the public through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10 per adult and $5 per child. Call 305-453-4321 or visit www.connecttoprotect.org/trees for more information.

a man standing in front of a christmas tree
Hunter Kinney, the mastermind behind Sea of Trees, stands in front of the museum’s soon-to-be exhibit with live alligators. A Florida Gators-themed tree sponsored by real estate agent Christy Hughes is on display.