Sunday, October 9, 2011
A Little Bit About Fantasy Fest
Traditionally October has been a slow time for tourism in the Keys, but since its inception, Fantasy Fest® has continually boosted the economy by filling up hotel rooms and inundating local businesses, restaurants, and bars during this time period. The tremendous influx of visitors during the ten days of the festival sustains the local economy until the holiday season begins. Fantasy Fest is committed to extending the time that visitors stay by encouraging the creation of diverse events throughout the entire ten days. The opportunity to show off the imaginative and resourceful spirit that defines the Keys excites participants as well as the thousands that are drawn to the Keys. Read more at http://fantasyfest.org/about-the-fest.cfm!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Poker Run 2011!
Phil Petersons Key West Poker Run.
September 15th thru September 18th.
This is an amazing event, where over 10,000 Motorcyclists, and Enthusiasts come out to enjoy the Poker Run, People, and the Beautiful Florida Keys. Along the ride there are multiple stops to draw your hands, enjoy Contests, Bikini Bike Washes, Food and Drinks, Vendors and so much more! You don't want to miss this incredible event!
http://philpeterson.motorcyclebikeweek.com.
September 15th thru September 18th.
This is an amazing event, where over 10,000 Motorcyclists, and Enthusiasts come out to enjoy the Poker Run, People, and the Beautiful Florida Keys. Along the ride there are multiple stops to draw your hands, enjoy Contests, Bikini Bike Washes, Food and Drinks, Vendors and so much more! You don't want to miss this incredible event!
http://philpeterson.motorcyclebikeweek.com.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Mel Fisher Days!
The late shipwreck salvor Mel Fisher is to be honored Thursday through Sunday, July 14-17, with a festival that also commemorates the 26th anniversary of his discovery of the sunken Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha.
Fisher and his crew uncovered a $450 million cache of Atocha treasure and artifacts July 20, 1985, after a 16-year search. The galleon sank in 1622 approximately 35 miles southwest of Key West.
Fisher's son Kim Fisher and grandson Sean Fisher, who direct the ongoing search for still-missing Atocha artifacts and treasures, spearhead the festival each year.
Scheduled events begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 William St. in Key West's Historic Seaport. On tap are games recalling Mel Fisher's exuberant lifestyle, a treasure-themed bikini contest and authentic treasure prizes.
From 3-9 p.m. Friday, a street carnival celebrating Fisher is to take place in the 200 block of Key West's Duval Street with live concert entertainment, a silent auction, rollicking games and more.
Saturday, July 16, a Midnight Gambler Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament salutes Fisher's adventurous spirit. The fun is set for 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. aboard Sunset Watersports' Party Cat catamaran.
Sunday's schedule features the 1 p.m. presentation of the Mel Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award to Professor David Bederman of Emory Law School. Bederman has been instrumental in the decades-long legal struggle for salvors' rights to explore and recover mankind's maritime heritage from the sea. The presentation takes place in the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum's courtyard, 200 Greene St.
The festival's highlight is a 2 p.m. reunion of the "golden crew" that searched for the Atocha with Fisher. The reunion is scheduled at The Bull, located at the corner of Duval and Caroline streets in Key West's historic downtown.
Event information: www.melfisher.com or 305-296-6534
Fisher and his crew uncovered a $450 million cache of Atocha treasure and artifacts July 20, 1985, after a 16-year search. The galleon sank in 1622 approximately 35 miles southwest of Key West.
Fisher's son Kim Fisher and grandson Sean Fisher, who direct the ongoing search for still-missing Atocha artifacts and treasures, spearhead the festival each year.
Scheduled events begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 William St. in Key West's Historic Seaport. On tap are games recalling Mel Fisher's exuberant lifestyle, a treasure-themed bikini contest and authentic treasure prizes.
From 3-9 p.m. Friday, a street carnival celebrating Fisher is to take place in the 200 block of Key West's Duval Street with live concert entertainment, a silent auction, rollicking games and more.
Saturday, July 16, a Midnight Gambler Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament salutes Fisher's adventurous spirit. The fun is set for 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. aboard Sunset Watersports' Party Cat catamaran.
Sunday's schedule features the 1 p.m. presentation of the Mel Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award to Professor David Bederman of Emory Law School. Bederman has been instrumental in the decades-long legal struggle for salvors' rights to explore and recover mankind's maritime heritage from the sea. The presentation takes place in the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum's courtyard, 200 Greene St.
The festival's highlight is a 2 p.m. reunion of the "golden crew" that searched for the Atocha with Fisher. The reunion is scheduled at The Bull, located at the corner of Duval and Caroline streets in Key West's historic downtown.
Event information: www.melfisher.com or 305-296-6534
Monday, July 4, 2011
Independence Day Fireworks!
Annual 4th of July Fireworks!
Today, July 4th at 9:00pm at White Street Pier!
See you there!
Today, July 4th at 9:00pm at White Street Pier!
See you there!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Flagler Bicycle Tour
Flagler Bicycle Tour.
Saturday, June 4th.
9:00am-12:00pm.
Location: Casa Marina Resort.
Phone: (305) 293-7658.
Informal bike ride highlighling Henry Flagler's legacy in Key West. Tour begins and ends at Flagler's 'Casa Marina' Resort, with stops at points of interest including the Monroe county Library, Mallory Square Sculpture Garden, Key West Custom House, Flagler Station Historeum, Key West Ferry Terminal, Trumbo Point piers. Tour limited to 15 participants. Must pre-register by Friday 5pm.
Saturday, June 4th.
9:00am-12:00pm.
Location: Casa Marina Resort.
Phone: (305) 293-7658.
Informal bike ride highlighling Henry Flagler's legacy in Key West. Tour begins and ends at Flagler's 'Casa Marina' Resort, with stops at points of interest including the Monroe county Library, Mallory Square Sculpture Garden, Key West Custom House, Flagler Station Historeum, Key West Ferry Terminal, Trumbo Point piers. Tour limited to 15 participants. Must pre-register by Friday 5pm.
Friday, April 29, 2011
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
American Cancer Society Relay for Life:
Saturday, May 14th thru Sunday, May 15th.
Location: Bayview Park, Corner of Truman Ave & Jose Marti Dr.
Phone: (305) 292-2333.
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature activity. It is a unique event that offers communities an opportunity to participate in the fight agtainst cancer. Relays are 18 hours in length and are overnight. Teams of 10-15 people camp out and take turns walking a track. Each team will have food and activities set up and there will also be a luminaria ceremony to recognize those currently battling or who have been lost to cancer. This year's theme is 'Under the Big Top, Carnival for a Cure.' This will also be the first year that the event is Sat-Sun, instead of Fr-Sat.
Saturday, May 14th thru Sunday, May 15th.
Location: Bayview Park, Corner of Truman Ave & Jose Marti Dr.
Phone: (305) 292-2333.
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature activity. It is a unique event that offers communities an opportunity to participate in the fight agtainst cancer. Relays are 18 hours in length and are overnight. Teams of 10-15 people camp out and take turns walking a track. Each team will have food and activities set up and there will also be a luminaria ceremony to recognize those currently battling or who have been lost to cancer. This year's theme is 'Under the Big Top, Carnival for a Cure.' This will also be the first year that the event is Sat-Sun, instead of Fr-Sat.
Tiger In The Woods Golf Tournament
6th Annual Key West Chamber of Commerce 'Tiger In The Woods Golf Tournament'
Sunday, May 1st
Time: 8:00am
Location: Key West Golf Club, 6450 College Road, Key West
For more information on participating, or becoming a sponsor, please contact Kerry Baker at 305-294-2587.
Sunday, May 1st
Time: 8:00am
Location: Key West Golf Club, 6450 College Road, Key West
For more information on participating, or becoming a sponsor, please contact Kerry Baker at 305-294-2587.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Annual Taste of Key West
Annual Taste of Key West
Monday, April 18, 2011
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:Truman Waterfront Pier
End of Southard Street
Phone:(305) 296-6196
Benefiting AIDSHelp More than 50 local restaurants and 100 wineries and vineyards, provided by Republic National Distributing Company, will be on hand to provide food & wine tastes.
Monday, April 18, 2011
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:Truman Waterfront Pier
End of Southard Street
Phone:(305) 296-6196
Benefiting AIDSHelp More than 50 local restaurants and 100 wineries and vineyards, provided by Republic National Distributing Company, will be on hand to provide food & wine tastes.
30th Annual 7 Mile Bridge Run
30th Annual 7 Mile Bridge Run
Saturday, April 09, 2011
6:45am-9:00am
Location:7 Mile Bridge
Marathon, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 395-7040
The 30th Annual 7-Mile Bridge Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2011. If you are interested in running this race, send in a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (business size) to request an application. To make it fair, all requests for applications will be mailed out exactly at the same time early in February 2011. Do not procrastinate sending in your request. Once the applications are mailed out, we stop the requests. We accept up to the first 1500 correctly filled out applications that are returned. The run fills up within two days after mailing so be ready to get your application filled out correctly with fee enclosed and mailed back ASAP. You may want to consider sending your prepaid self-addressed USPS overnight mail to receive your application and return it the same way. The fee for 2011 has not been determined yet. The 7-Mile Bridge Run is put on by THE MARATHON RUNNERS CLUB, a small group of individuals who put this event together for local youth organizations. Send your request to: Marathon Runners Club, P.O. Box 500110, Marathon, FL 33050. Marathon Runners Club 7milebridgerun@gmail.com 305.395.7040
Saturday, April 09, 2011
6:45am-9:00am
Location:7 Mile Bridge
Marathon, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 395-7040
The 30th Annual 7-Mile Bridge Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2011. If you are interested in running this race, send in a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (business size) to request an application. To make it fair, all requests for applications will be mailed out exactly at the same time early in February 2011. Do not procrastinate sending in your request. Once the applications are mailed out, we stop the requests. We accept up to the first 1500 correctly filled out applications that are returned. The run fills up within two days after mailing so be ready to get your application filled out correctly with fee enclosed and mailed back ASAP. You may want to consider sending your prepaid self-addressed USPS overnight mail to receive your application and return it the same way. The fee for 2011 has not been determined yet. The 7-Mile Bridge Run is put on by THE MARATHON RUNNERS CLUB, a small group of individuals who put this event together for local youth organizations. Send your request to: Marathon Runners Club, P.O. Box 500110, Marathon, FL 33050. Marathon Runners Club 7milebridgerun@gmail.com 305.395.7040
Flagler Bicycle Tour
Flagler Bicycle Tour
Saturday, April 02, 2011
9:00am-12:00pm
Location:Casa Marina Resort
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 293-7658
Informal bike ride highlighling Henry flagler's legacy in Key West. Tour begins and ends at Flagler's "Casa Marina" Resort, with stops at points of interest including the Monroe county Library, Mallory Square Sculpture Garden, Key West Custom House, Flagler Station Historeum, Key West Ferry Terminal, Trumbo Point piers. Tour limited to 15 participants. Must pre-register by Friday 5pm.
Saturday, April 02, 2011
9:00am-12:00pm
Location:Casa Marina Resort
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 293-7658
Informal bike ride highlighling Henry flagler's legacy in Key West. Tour begins and ends at Flagler's "Casa Marina" Resort, with stops at points of interest including the Monroe county Library, Mallory Square Sculpture Garden, Key West Custom House, Flagler Station Historeum, Key West Ferry Terminal, Trumbo Point piers. Tour limited to 15 participants. Must pre-register by Friday 5pm.
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