It’s that time of year again — the body paint is back, the beads are flying, and the streets of Old Town are packed with pirates, mermaids, and creatures you probably couldn’t explain to your mom. Fantasy Fest is full throttle right now, and whether it’s your first time or your 15th, a little strategy […]

If you’ve ever looked up while cruising through the Lower Keys and spotted a giant white blimp just hanging in the sky, you’ve seen one of the quirkiest and most iconic parts of Keys life: Fat Albert. This massive balloon has been floating above Lower Sugarloaf Key for decades — and while she looks peaceful, […]

If you’ve been in Key West recently, you’ve probably noticed water creeping up the streets—even on sunny days. No, it’s not a busted pipe or a wild weather event. It’s king tide season. On October 6th, we had a full moon, and shortly after, the tides rose higher than usual, flooding parts of the island […]

Key West: Once the Richest City in America — Thanks to Shipwrecks Most people know Key West for sunsets and sandbars, but few realize it was once the richest city in the U.S. per capita — all thanks to shipwrecks. In the 1800s, ships passing through the Florida Straits regularly ran aground on the shallow […]