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Summer fun in Beautiful Key West!
Summer is here, and we would love for you to join us in our vacation rentals for weekly or monthly stays! Mahi-Mahi and snapper are biting, and there is quite a bit of Tarpon action. The days are light and breezy. The nights are in the low eighties for those balmy nights perfect for starlight cruises.
The tourists covered in suntan lotion are happily sunning at the beach or one of the many tour boats headed out to the back-country island sandbars, a popular summertime local tradition of just hanging out in the pristine waters and islands surrounded by white sandy beaches.
Restaurants are open, the bars are hopping, and the music playing all about town. We also have many theater, symphony and art gallery shows this summer, so there is plenty to do while you are on your well deserved time off in one of our vacation rentals at the Truman Annex, Key West Golf Club, Coral Hammock or Oceanside Condos at King’s Pointe Marina.
If you are planning on lobstering or participating in fishing tournaments make sure you get your bookings in place early as many of our weekly and monthly vacation rentals are filling up.
July 03
Conch Republic Ladies’ Dolphin Tournament
This competition is for women only, although male captains and mates are allowed.
Contact: John Stuempfig (305) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com
July 10
26th Annual Underwater Music Festival
A quirky concert broadcast underwater for divers, snorkelers and the occasional mermaid emphasizes reef preservation. The submerged songfest is held at Looe Key Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Contact: (305) 872-2411
Email: executivedirector@lowerkeyschamber.com
July 04
Celebrate Fourth of July Fireworks
The Big Pine & Lower Keys Rotary Club’s annual 4th of July fireworks are to take place at Sugarloaf Airport, MM 17 bayside on Sugarloaf Key, adjacent to the quirky Bat Tower. Live music headlined by Brian Roberts and the Prime Movers, food and ice-cold beverages are to be accompanied by games and activities for both adults and kids. A “longer and larger” fireworks show is set to go off at nightfall, or about 9 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Contact: Cece 305-766-8467
3rd Annual Under the Waterfalls Art & Shrimp Fest
Presented by Artists in Paradise, showtime is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; enjoy a day of great food, outdoor atmosphere and local artisans. Located at Boondock’s Grille & Draft House, MM 27.5, Ramrod Key. Pets are welcome!
Contact: 305-872-1828
July 15 to July 18
Each year Mel Fisher’s family and friends celebrate the legendary salvor’s accomplishments, unquenchable optimism and exuberant zest for life with a festival chock full of events. Visit Web site for details.
Contact: (305) 296-6534
Email: skwiley@melfisher.com
July 20 to July 25
The 30th celebration of the legendary author’s work and lifestyle features literary readings, a theatrical premiere, short story competition, fishing tournament, Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest and a pre-birthday “party” commemorating Ernest’s July 21st birthday.
Contact: (305) 296-2388 (Look-Alike); 294-0320 (literary)
July 21 to July 23
Del Brown Permit Tournament
Anglers fly-fish on the flats during this tournament that honors the late angling pioneer Del Brown, who caught and released more than 500 permit off the Keys.
Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio 305-942-0428
Email: csasun@aol.com
July 21 to July 24
Drambuie Key West Marlin Tournament
Anglers pursue the mightiest of the offshore species in the same waters plied by novelist Ernest Hemingway. The catch-and-release tournament, held in conjunction with Key West’s annual Hemingway Days celebration, offers more than $50,000 in guaranteed prize money.
Contact: Scott Greene (305) 292-2710
August 06 to August 08
Festivities include Friday’s Lobsterfest Duval Crawl, Street Fair and FREE concert Saturday, and Sunday Lobster Brunch.
Contact: (305) 294-2000
September 07 to September 12
This lesbian-oriented festival features art shows, sailing and snorkeling, comedy performances and other activities.
Contact: (800) 535-7797 or (305) 294-4603
September 10 to September 11
S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters) Celebrity Tournament.
In the first of the annual fall Redbone Trilogy events that raise money to fight cystic fibrosis, top anglers and celebrities target tarpon, permit and bonefish with light tackle.
Contact: Gary Ellis at (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
September 16 to September 19
38th Annual Phil Peterson’s Key West Poker Run
Motorcycle enthusiasts from around the U.S. are to travel the Keys’ scenic Overseas Highway from mainland Florida to Key West to raise money for charity. Stops are arranged throughout the Keys with a final celebration in Key West.
Contact: (800) 545-2561 or 877-MIAMI-HD
September 22 to September 26
Florida Keys Birding & Wildlife Festival
The peak of the fall birding season, this event includes an opening reception, dinner, presentations, Keys-wide field trips focusing on education and conservation as they relate to Keys birds and wildlife, and an environmental fair.
Contact: (305) 872-0774.
October 22 to October 31
An outrageous, 10-day celebration featuring costume competitions, promenades, street fairs and a grand parade with marching groups and lavish floats.
Contact: (305) 296-1817
November 04 to November 07
19th Annual Parrot Heads in Key West
Fans of musician Jimmy Buffett are to flock to the island dubbed Margaritaville for their annual “Meeting of the Minds” convention.
Contact: Charlotte Skinner
Email: caphmobile@aol.com
November 05 to November 06
ConchLife Scramble On-the-Water Golf Tournament
Keys boating visitors can help ‘feed the fish while feeding Lower Keys charities’ during this wild and wacky on-the-water golf tournament. Proceeds benefit local Keys charities. Get a 4-person team together and enjoy a game of nine holes by boat!
Contact: Mindy McKinzie 305-809-5000
November 07 to November 14
30th Annual Key West World Championship Race
High-speed powerboats continue Key West’s longstanding tradition in a challenge described as the Indianapolis 500 of powerboat racing.
Contact: (305) 296-6166
December 04 to December 05
The first ever Olympic Distance and Sprint Triathlon event is to come to Key West! Pre-triathlon dinner set for Saturday, Dec. 4, event scheduled for Dec. 5. Visit web site for details.
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