Life on the Water: Canal Living in the Lower Florida Keys Imagine waking up to the sound of seabirds and watching the sunrise dance across calm canal waters just steps from your back door. In the Lower Florida Keys, canal living offers a lifestyle that’s both laid-back and adventure-ready. Whether you're an avid boater, a paddleboard enthusiast, or someone who simply loves a good sunset from the Continue Reading
Archives for April 2025
Stories, Songs & Sunshine: Inside the 2025 Key West Songwriters Festival
🎶 Dive into the 29th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival – April 30–May 4, 2025 🎶 Get ready for five unforgettable days of music, storytelling, and island vibes at the 2025 Key West Songwriters Festival! From April 30 through May 4, the island transforms into a songwriter’s paradise, hosting over 150 acclaimed and emerging artists across more than 50 shows. Presented by BMI and Rams Head Continue Reading
Watch the Sunset from Your Private Rooftop at The Green Goddess in Key West
🌴 Escape to Paradise at The Green Goddess in Key West 🌴 Tucked away just off Whitehead Street—mere steps from the iconic Southernmost Point—The Green Goddess vacation rental home, is your dream escape to tropical tranquility in the heart of Key West. This vibrant vacation home offers the perfect blend of seclusion, style, and easy access to all the island’s top attractions. Plus, it's located in Continue Reading
🍍OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND IN Key West! 🏡✨ April 26 & 27
🍍OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND IN PARADISE! 🏡✨Dreaming of island life? Check out these stunning homes across Key West & the Lower Keys this weekend! Preferred Properties Key West 👇 Save the date & come explore: 📍 651 William St #1 – $699K🛏 1BD + Loft | 🛁 1BA🕛 Sunday 12–2PMCharming Old Town condo w/ soaring ceilings, updated kitchen, private courtyard + outdoor shower, low $180/mo fee & Continue Reading
Big Win for Homeowners: FEMA Approves More Downstairs Storage in Monroe County
Good news alert for anyone who owns a home with a downstairs enclosure in Monroe County, Florida. The Board of County Commissioners has been seeking Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approval to eliminate decades-old requirements and restrictions on the amount of square footage that can be enclosed for storage under stilted homes. After providing written documentation of Continue Reading
Today in Keys History
Lodge at Pirate's Cove Fishing Lodge in 1938. Photo by Romer from Wright Langley Collection. Pirate's Cove Fishing Camp on Sugarloaf Key, ca. 1940. 1898 – The U.S. Navy was ordered to blockade the coast of Cuba. About 12 miles south of Continue Reading
🏡 Furnished 3BR / 2BA Annual Rental in Old Town Key West! 🌴
🏡 Furnished 3BR / 2BA Annual Rental in Old Town Key West! 🌴 7 Higgs Lane Escape the noise and enjoy island living in this charming 3 bed / 2 bath furnished home, tucked away on a quiet lane atop Solares Hill in Old Town. This is a very walkable neighborhood in Key West. ✨ Features: Rustic wood floors & vaulted beamed ceilings Stylish kitchen with Corian counters Continue Reading
1312 Catherine Street, Duplex For Sale!
Photo taken by the Property Appraiser's office c1965. 1312 Catherine Street, destroyed by fire c1980. Tract 14, Square 3, Part of Lot 9. Today, 1312 Catherine Street stands bright, tall and proud in the 1300 block of Catherine Street. 1312 Catherine Street was rebuilt in the 1980's as a frame Duplex, using Dade County Pine in much of the framing. Dade Pine is a preferred form of Continue Reading
Key West closes parts of Mallory Square after finding sea wall deterioration
By David Goodhue Updated April 11, 2025 2:48 PM Key West’s schooner fleet glides past Mallory Square as a crowd gathers to watch the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico. Crowds have gathered at Mallory for decades for the sunset celebration. *Nancy Klingener, Miami Herald File You can still take in the sunset at Key West’s iconic Mallory Square, but at least for a while, you’re going to Continue Reading
Key West Literary Seminar Teacher and Librarian Scholarships, Accepting Applications!
Now Accepting Applications (Hot off the press from the Key West Literary Seminar) 2025 Teacher & Librarian Scholarship recipients Living in Key West is about more than than the nightlife scene. We also enjoy a strong literary Continue Reading
