May 16, 2016 | Historic Walking Tour
The Key West Woman’s Club is located at 319 Duval Street between Eaton and Caroline Street. This red brick home was built by Captain Martin Hellings in 1892. Captain Hellings was the manager of the International Ocean Telegraph Company. The importance of his job...
May 8, 2016 | Historic Walking Tour
The John Dewey house is located at 504 South Street. Although, Mr. Dewey never owned his own home in Key West, he did spend much time in town and lived in three different homes. His last home is part of the Southermost Resort. John Dewey was a world renowned...
May 1, 2016 | Historic Walking Tour
The E. H. Gato cigar factory is located at 1100 Simonton Street at the corner of Simonton and Amelia Streets. This is the second Gato cigar factory located on this site. The first factory was a three-story wooden building constructed in 1871. The first floor of the...
Apr 27, 2016 | Travel Tips and Insights
The Island really does change with the seasons and you must experience it during all times of the year. Key West isn’t just Mallory Square or Fantasy Fest. It’s quiet mornings, sunrises, warm salt air, morning bike rides and lazy afternoons. Each season...
Apr 21, 2016 | Appetizers, Happy Hour, Lunch and Dinner, Top Bars, Where to Drink, Where to Eat
The Conch Republic Seafood Company is located at 631 Greene Street and it’s the perfect location to watch the boats, the water and all of the fun happening down at the waterfront. The menu features fresh catch of the day items, and when we say fresh catch, we...
Apr 19, 2016 | Travel Tips and Insights
When you are on vacation mornings are a lot different than at home. Why is that? I know, we have duties and mornings, for most people, are a mad dash to get ready and out the door. But, what if we stopped and started treating every morning like we were on...
Apr 10, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
This carrot cake has a very nice surprise. A cream cheese center. Can you say yum, yum? Step 1: In a mixer, beat the carrots, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In a large bowl combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to the carrot...
Apr 9, 2016 | Diet Friendly, Recipes, Seafood
I prepare this ahead of time and leave it in the refrigerator for the week. It makes a great lunch as well as a light evening dinner. The Mediterranean Crab salad is a unique way to use the imitation chunk crab found in most grocery stores. Step 1: Chop all of the...
Apr 9, 2016 | Chicken, Diet Friendly, Recipes
This recipe makes a nice warm spicy chicken and pairs very nicely with a blue cheese dip. I serve this with Slow cooked sweet potatoes or rice. Step 1: In a zip lock bag combine paprika, brown sugar, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and...
