Around Town Archive

  • Another Key West Sunset

    Another Key West Sunset

    The view from Ocean Key Resort’s Hot Tin Roof restaurant is simply amazing. After all the windy weather we’ve had, and after the Bonnie storm scare that never actually happened but canceled boat trips anyway, a calm evening was serendipitous.

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  • Birds in Key West

    Birds in Key West

    We spend so much time in Key West looking down, underwater that is, because the marine world is so fascinating here.  But when we’re stuck on land, the birds remind us that nature exists everywhere, including upwards.  This guy was in the yard pecking at...

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  • The View from White Street Pier

    The View from White Street Pier

    White Street Pier is a great walk, any day.  You can stroll out the edge and gaze south over the Atlantic Ocean, or you can look back on the beaches and condos that line water’s edge.  You might see shrimpers heading out from Stock Island,...

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    A Key West Video

    Scenes of Key West: Fishing for Mahi Mahi Mallory Square Sunset Celebration Shark Fishing Sunset Cruise Snorkeling Smathers Beach Jet Skiing Kiteboarding

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  • Spring Break 2010

    Spring Break 2010

    Spring Break 2010 – Smathers Beach is covered with bodies- from water’s edge to the cop-occupied dunes behind the sand, it’s mass people. So many bikinis- the kids not wearing bikinis or board shorts stick out like awkward guests wearing pajamas to a hip nightclub....

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  • The Rooster in Key West

    The Rooster in Key West

    Roosters and chickens have a reputation they don’t deserve.� For such a beautiful bird that actually rids the island of cockroaches and other pesty bugs, the rooster is criticized way too often and harassed for no reason, as well.� Did you know that back in...

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  • Key West Nature Trail

    Key West Nature Trail

    Key West isn’t known for hiking trails, but there is actually a nature trail in the mangroves that ends up on the beach.  If you go to Atlantic, it’s on the south side of the road, right next to the 1800 Atlantic condos.  You can...

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  • Key West Wildlife

    Key West Wildlife

    This is a tiny island, and resources are strained.  It’s crowded, especially during winter.  There aren’t a lot of wild animals on land, so when I see some, it’s exicting.  For anyone who’s not from Florida, it’s pretty strange to walk outside and find yourself...

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