Aug 23, 2026 | Historic Walking Tour, Podcast, Popular Posts
Did you know one of the rarest sea turtles in the world is named after a Key West furniture dealer… and you can actually stay in his former home today? Yep. This is one of those wonderfully weird Key West stories that starts with a beautiful old house and...
Aug 23, 2026 | Cocktails, Popular Posts, Recipes
I have a confession. When I think of cocktails in Key West, gin isn’t necessarily the first spirit that comes to mind. Rum? Obviously. Tequila? Absolutely. Gin? Well, that one tends to quietly sit over there with the martinis while the Rum Runners get all the...
Aug 23, 2026 | Cocktails, Popular Posts, Recipes, Where to Drink
I started down this rabbit hole looking for a good list of spiced rum brands. You know how this goes. One minute you’re wondering which bottle of spiced rum is actually worth buying, and the next minute you’re reading about sailors, rum runners, barrels...
Aug 16, 2026 | Popular Posts, Top Bars, Where to Drink
If you’re planning a night out and wondering what time do bars close in Key West, the short answer is: pretty late. Some of the most famous bars in Key West keep the party going until 4 a.m., especially on weekends, while others wrap things up around midnight or 2...
Aug 15, 2026 | Desserts, Recipes
3 Fun Ways to Enjoy This Classic Shortbread Cookie When I was little, Lorna Doone cookies were grown-up cookies. They were elegant. They were served with tea. And at least at my house, they somehow felt a little fancier than the other cookies in the pantry. Even...
Aug 5, 2026 | August, Calendar of Events, What to Do
Key West in August: Hot Weather, Cool Vibes, and Fewer Crowds I get it. Key West in August might sound like a heatwave wearing flip-flops. And you are not entirely wrong. August is hot. It is humid. It can be the kind of weather that melts your key lime pie before you...
Aug 5, 2026 | Author Interviews, Podcast
Some stories begin with a carefully mapped-out plan. Others begin with a rainy weekend, a Jimmy Buffett song, a trial attorney with an idea, and the bold assumption that writing a book should only take a couple of days. That second version is much more fun. I recently...
Aug 2, 2026 | Podcast, Popular Posts
Sometimes the best conversations begin in the Facebook comments. I had shared a post about the Old Stone Church in Key West, and as people began asking questions and sharing their own memories, Dani Hoy jumped into the conversation. She answered questions. She added...
Jul 19, 2026 | Podcast, Popular Posts, Travel Tips and Insights
What happens when Key West sneaks out of the Florida Keys and shows up in the middle of Central Florida? You get Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Now, let me say this right up front: This is not a resort review. We are not comparing room sizes, counting bus stops, or...
Jul 10, 2026 | Breakfast, Podcast, Popular Posts, Where to Eat
Let’s get one thing straight: I love breakfast. I love it at 7 a.m., I love it at noon, and I especially love it at 2 p.m. when I’m pretending French toast is a responsible adult meal choice. They say it’s the most important meal of the day—but honestly? I say it’s...
