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Still Rising: Celebrate Pride Where It All Feels Like Home — Key West Pride 2025
June 18, 2025 • KW Concierge
In a place where rainbow flags wave as naturally as the palms sway in the breeze, Key West Pride 2025 is more than just a festival — it’s a feeling. From June 22–29, 2025, the southernmost island in the continental U.S. throws open its tropical doors and says come as you are for a full week of unapologetic joy, love, and celebration. With the theme “Still Rising,” this year’s Pride honors the LGB...
Fireworks, Fin-Tales & Key Lime Dreams: Celebrate the 4th of July the Island Way in the Florida Keys
June 16, 2025 • KW Concierge
This Independence Day, skip the crowded mainland parades and head south—way south—to where the party comes with a salty breeze and a slice of pie. The Florida Keys are putting their signature tropical twist on July 4th celebrations, blending beach vibes with Americana spirit for an unforgettable long weekend. From July 2–6, 2025, the island chain rolls out a red, white, and aqua carpet of events....
Flying to Key West is now a Breeze
June 13, 2025 • KW Concierge
Getting to paradise just got a serious upgrade. Breeze Airways has officially launched nonstop service to Key West from both Orlando and Tampa, offering sunseekers four flights a week starting at just $39—a refreshing break from typical airfare. Passengers on the inaugural flight were treated to a hero’s welcome, complete with a water cannon salute on the runway, goodie bags, and the island’s belo...
Key West’s Blue Flamingo Resort to Debut This July — And It’s a Whole Vibe
June 11, 2025 • KW Concierge
KEY WEST, Fla. — If your idea of vacation includes palm trees, tiki drinks, and poolside vibes that just don’t quit, say hello to your next tropical escape: the Blue Flamingo Resort, officially opening July 2025 in sunny Key West. Perched at 3820 N. Roosevelt Blvd., this new 245-room resort is a bold reimagining of two existing hotels — The Gates and 24 North — now transformed into one vibrant is...
Discover the Flavors of Key West at the Island’s Newest Culinary Adventure
June 11, 2025 • KW Concierge
KEY WEST, Fla. — If you think Key West is all about sunsets and salty air, wait until you step into the sizzling heart of its newest attraction — the Key West Cooking School. Nestled inside a beautifully restored 1856 Navy building in Old Town, this isn’t just a place to learn how to cook — it’s where food, culture, and storytelling blend into one unforgettable “dinnertainment” experience. Led by...
Celebrate Dad with Island Vibes: Father’s Day Festivities Heat Up the Florida Keys
June 05, 2025 • KW Concierge
This Father’s Day, ditch the socks and neckties and give Dad what he really wants: sunshine, seafood, and serious island vibes. From June 11–15, Stock Island takes center stage with the I Love Stock Island Festival, a five-day celebration bursting with food, art, music, and memories just waiting to be made. Kick things off with a bubbling shrimp boil at Cayo Hueso Brewing, or hop between the isla...
June in the Florida Keys: Sun, Sea, and Celebrations Await
May 29, 2025 • KW Concierge
FLORIDA KEYS — June is when the island chain trades spring breezes for full-blown tropical swagger, and 2025’s lineup is a postcard come to life. Think sunset street shows, coral-saving dives, parades powered by Pride, and enough fishing derbies to make even Hemingway blush. Pack flip-flops and curiosity—here’s your travel-insider guide. Sun-Kissed Kick-Offs Summer Solstice Celebration, Mall...
Key West’s New Airport Terminal Glides Into Service—No Tarmac Sprints Required
May 21, 2025 • KW Concierge
Flying into paradise just got a first-class makeover. Key West International Airport (EYW) has christened its gleaming 48,802-square-foot Concourse A, and the difference is night-and-day for anyone who’s ever lugged a suitcase across the sun-baked ramp or climbed those wobbly metal stairs. Instead of sweaty treks, eight blissfully air-conditioned jet bridges now whisk passengers straight from gat...
Key Lime Festival: America's Favorite Citrus Celebration
April 03, 2025 • KW Concierge
Discover the vibrant Key Lime Festival in the heart of Key West, Florida this summer. July 2-6, 2025. This five-day culinary extravaganza celebrates everything that makes the Florida Keys unique—citrus, eccentrics, people, and of course, authentic Key Lime pie. The celebration is shaping up to be the most exciting iteration yet, offering a full schedule of culinary events designed for every taste....
Fantasy Fest 2025: Where “Bedtime Stories & Magical Monsters” Come to Life
February 22, 2025 • KW Concierge
Key West, Florida, never shies away from a good party. But every October, the island truly pulls out all the stops for Fantasy Fest, a 10-day celebration of creativity, community, and costumes galore. This year’s theme, “Bedtime Stories & Magical Monsters,” invites revelers to bring their wildest childhood dreams—and nightmares—to life. If you’re looking for a festival that transforms an entir...