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Key West Healthy Retreat November 10-13
Conch Republic Now Offers Rejuvenation & Relaxation With the Launch of Key West Wellness Retreats (Key West, March 7, 2011) Key West Wellness Retreats
Blue~Clothes for Women
Blue~Clothes for Women Located near the historic seaport district in Old Town Key West, blue – Key West is the island’s premier contemporary clothing boutique. A walk into this store will calm the senses and ignite the imagination.
Dog 30
1025 White Street Key West, FL 33040 Feel free to give us a call at 305.296.4848 if you’d like to talk to us. Our store hours are: Mon-Fri 9:00AM-6:00PM, Sat 9:00AM-5:00PM, closed Sun. If you’d like to come visit the store, we are located on White Street at the corner of Virginia Don’t forget to [...]
Dogs On Duval
Find a little treasure for your pooch! 800 Duval St Key West, FL 33040 (305) 296-8008
Sugar Apple
917 Simonton Street Key West, FL Your complete source of herbs, homeopathic remedies, vitamins, literature and hard-to-find items for a healthy lifestyle. Walk in window to order a healthy take out lunch! Have a healthy rejuvenating picnic in the sunshine! Sugar Apple
The Key Lime Shop
Don’t miss The Key Lime Shop, located at the corner of Greene Street & Elizabeth Street which, as the name implies, makes and sells items made from the legendary local citrus fruit. They will ship right to you!
Besame Mucho
Besame Mucho at 315 Petronia Street, right off of Duval, offering a romantic collection of international delights including French beauty products, exotic chocolate, housewares, and original jewelry. Ooooh La, La.
Waterfront Playhouse
Phone: 305-294-5015 Email: garysymons@att.net 310 Wall Street/PO.Box 724 “The Best Professional Theater in Florida” FLORIDA MONTHLY MAGAZINE, 2010 Waterfront Playhouse
Tropic Cinema Downtown off Duval
Our favorite little movie theater and they serve beer and wine too! Great Marilyn Monroe statue right in front. 416 Eaton Street Key West and South Florida’s premier fine arts cinema showing popular and indie films. Phone: 305-294-5857 hone: 877-761-3456 Email: info@tropiccinema.com Tropic Cinema
Theater of the Sea
Phone: 305-664-2431 Email: info@theaterofthesea.com 84721 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada Since 1945, 2nd oldest marine park in the world.17 acres of tropical beauty featuring tours, shows and interactive programs with dolphins, sea lions, rays & sea turtles. Theater of the Sea
The Studios of Key West
Phone: 305-600-1406 Email: jay@tskw.org 600 White Street Our mission is to support local creative people, celebrate the island’s unique heritage and sense of place, and foster new collaboration and artistic production. The Studios of Key West
The People’s Theater of Key West
Phone: 305-849-2987 Email: newtheater@rocketmail.com 142 Simonton Street, Suite 200 Key West’s own local theater. Our vision states, “To provide a safe and inclusive environment promoting personal and audience enrichment through the theater arts.” The People’s Theater of Key West
The Key West Pops
Phone: 305-296-6059 Email: kwpopsinfo@cpmcast.net PO Box 6206 Since October of 1999, the Pops has been producing some of the most popular and successful concerts given in Key West. The Key West Pops
Tennessee Williams Theater
Phone: 305-295-1520 5901 College Road Tennessee Williams Theatre for Performing Arts, Concerts, and is the place to enjoy Professional Arts. Tennessee Williams Theater
South Florida Symphony Orchestra
Phone: 954-522-8445 Email: jlorber@southfloridasymphony.org 221 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Starting in Key West, Sebrina Maria Alfonso created a concept which allowed a small, but cultured community, to enjoy the privilege of a first class symphony. South Florida Symphony Orchestra
Reef Relief
Phone: 305-294-3100 * Fax: 305-293-9515 Email: reefrelief@gmail.com PO Box 430 Reef Relief is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improve and protect our coral reef ecosystem. Visit the Reef Relief Environmental Center at 631 Greene St Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm. Reef Relief
Paradise Ballet Theatre Presenters
Phone: 305-294-2943 * Fax: 305-294-7740 Email: j.stahl@bellsouth.net @ Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center Producers of the popular, local version of “Nutcracker Key West” ballet every other year at the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center. Paradise Ballet Theatre Presenters
Original Ghost Tours of Key West
Phone: 305-294-9255 * Fax: 305-294-5175 430 Duval Street Tours depart nightly from the Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel at 430 Duval Street. Lantern led evening stroll down historic Old Town’s shadowy lanes and discover the ghosts, ghouls and legends of our haunted Island paradise. Original Ghost Tours of Key West
Nancy Forrester’s Secret Garden
Phone: 305-294-0015 Email: nancy_forrester@yahoo.com 1 Free School Lane Rainforest treasure! 10am – 5pm, $6. Botanical tours at 11am $20. “…get lost in the beauty of the place.” – Charles Kuralt. Nancy Forrester’s Secret Garden
Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
Phone: 305-296-1504 Email: kwbgs@kwbgs.org 5210 College Rd Outdoor living museum with rental facilities for events, ceremonies, and parties.The only “frost-free” botanical garden in the continental United States. Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory
Phone: 305-296-2988 * Fax: 305-296-2901 Email: info@keywestbutterfly.com 1316 Duval Street Take a stroll through a tropical paradise…walk through an exotic and inviting environment filled with hundreds of the most beautiful winged creatures in nature – butterflies. Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory
Key West Art & Historical Society
Phone: 305-295-6616 x 106 Email: gsidoti@kwahs.org 281 Front Street Enjoy our colorful Art & History: Fort East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters, 938 Whitehead St., Custom House Museum of Art & History, 281 Front St. Key West Art & Historical Society
Hemmingway’s House
Open 365 days a year. From 9:00am to 5:00pm. 907 Whitehead Street, Key West FL 33040 U.S.A. Email: info@hemingwayhome.com Hemmingway’s House
Harry S. Truman Little White House
Phone: 305-294-9911 * Fax: 305-294-9988 Email: bwolz@trumanlittlewhitehouse.com 111 Front Street Florida’s only presidential museum, the Harry S. Truman Little White House has hosted presidents, prime ministers and kings. As President of the United States, Truman spent 11 of his working vacations at the house. Open daily from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Harry S. Truman Little [...]
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Phone: 305-289-2288 Sanctuary Friends Foundation of the Florida Keys (SFFFK) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created to provide and sponsor education, training and research programs for the education of the public to understand how unique the coral reefs adjacent to the Florida Keys are and the importance from an ecological and economic point of view [...]
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Phone: 305-809-4750 End of Southard ST at the Truman Waterfront Experience the plants and animals of the Keys, both on land and underwater, many of which are found nowhere else in the United States. Open Tuesday – Saturday 9-4. Free Admission. Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Conch Tour Train
Phone: 305-294-5161 * Fax: 305-292-8993 Email: conchtrain@historictours.com 301 Front Street Entertaining visitors to Key West since 1958. Over 100 points of interest on our fully narrated 90 minute tour covering historic Old Town. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Conch Tour Train
CityView Trolley Tours of Key West
Phone: 305-294-0644 * Fax: N/A Email: greg@cityviewtrolleys.com 330 Elizabeth St., Key West offers luxury trolley tours of Old Town Key West. We avoid the Hotel District and concentrate on the history of this island paradise. Also available for private charters and shuttle service. CityView Trolley Tours of Key West
Blu Q Catamaran Gay Sailing for Men
Phone: 305-923-7245 Email: info@bluqkeywest.com 201 William Street Voted # 1 All Gay Watersports Activity in Key West. Sailing, Snorkeling, Kayaking & Sunset Adventures. This is a men only trip, except for the Sunset cruise which is Gay and Lesbian. Blu Q Catamaran Gay Sailing
Venus Charters Gay & Lesbian Boat Tours
Phone: 305-304-1181 Email: info@venuscharters.com Garrison Bight Marina We offer the finest in personalized, eco-friendly charters. Snorkel trips to the reef, dolphin watching in the Gulf, or back country and exploration. Venus Charters Call today!
Gay Trolley Every Saturday Morning!
Departs Every Saturday at 11am Enjoy a fabulous tour of Key West…with a twist. A gay twist that is! Get a unique tour of Key West and learn about our colorful history that includes the famous and the infamous. Departs from the City Hall Parking Lot, located on the corner of Angela and Simonton. Tickets [...]
Gay Key West Calender of Events..
Just follow this link and find out what’s happening while your here!
Bring Fido on Vacation
Need help deciding where to stay, play, or eat with Fido in Key West? Get the scoop on our favorite pet friendly hotels, dog friendly activities, and restaurants that allow dogs in Key West below. Or, visit the Key West Dog Forum to talk to local dog owners about the best places to bring Fido [...]
Sloppy Joe’s
201 Duval Street 9am-4am Live music and entertainment…and Hemingway’s old haunt! Sloppy Joe’s
Hog’s Breath Saloon
Phone: 305-296-4222 400 Front Street Hog’s Breath is better than no breath at all! Good times and great entertainment and fun, not to mention the drinks and food are outstanding! Check out our online Hog Shop and Hog Cam. Staple of Key West! Hog’s Breath Saloon
Spoil your soul with the best things in life: Dessert, Wine & Romance…
Better Than Sex is a full service dessert only restaurant and lounge unlike any other. A little gem nestled on Petronia Street, just off Duval, it incorporates homemade desserts, sexy ambiance, hot waitstaff, and live guitar music.
Tapas from Around the World…
When we think of tapas, we think small portions,very small portions. Not so at Santiago’s Bodega, while still remaining in the “tapa” category, the portions are just right for sharing, the salads are overflowing and the wine is ever pouring!
Table With A View Please…
A view of the ocean, great food, casual elegance, these make the ritual of dining even more Divine. While there are many restaurants in Key West, here our the ones that really draw our attention…
When I Seafood…I Eat It…
When guests visit Key West, many ask…”Where can I get the best seafood?” Here are our secret places…off the beaten path:
Audubon House
Phone: 305-294-2116 Email: audobonhouse@audobonhouse.org 205 Whitehead Street Weddings, tours, Audubon prints, and Tropical gardens. Audubon House
Local Foodies Compete for Bragging Rights in Summer Cookoff
A gathering of talent and taste buds…join the fun as local food enthusiasts compete with their best summer recipes! Maybe take home a new idea or two. It is just $6 to enjoy the tasty delights and vote on your favorite dish.
A Taste of the Mediterranean in Key West
AZUR Restaurant is a unique dining experience featuring Mediterranean specialties. Whether you choose our shaded terrace or the comfort of our cool blue dining room, please join us for a hearty breakfast featuring a few new twists, an al fresco lunch by the waterfall, or an intimate dinner with offerings including old favorites and new [...]
36 Hours in Key West! Alexander’s Featured In the New York Times
Alexander’s Guesthouse By SARAH WILDMAN Published: January 6, 2011 KEY WEST, haven to artists and writers, chefs and hippies, is somehow more Caribbean than Floridian. The indie-minded transplants work hard to keep it that way. One-speed bicycles weave their way through colorful village streets, crammed with as many chickens as cars. Happy hour blends into [...]
Welcome to Key West!
Where Old Friends Meet New Friends… Check out this video about Key West Hello Everyone! Thanks for stopping by our little Key West community site. We have created this site to share with you the things we LOVE about our fabulous Tropical Rainbow Colored Island. Enjoy and Feel free to post your happy experiences too! [...]
Something New To Do In Key West….Classes at “The Studios”
The Studios of Key West is a professional non-profit cultural organization now in its third year as a multidisciplinary presenter, arts center, and artist residency provider. TSKW is driven by a distinct cultural and educational mission to support creative community development, nurture artists and the artistic process, and forge new collaborations that celebrate and advance [...]
Tropical Heat Party For Men, August 18-21, 2011
This year’s Tropical Heat kicks off at Island House with an all-male party featuring adult entertainers, open bar, and food. Other events include a midnight skinny dip pool party at the Bourbon Street Pub Garden Bar with live DJ and VIP lounge for All-Access Passholders, daytime pool parties at Big Ruby’s, Alexander’s, and Island House, [...]