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The Best Key West Travel Websites Right Now: What to Use (and When)
September 20, 2025 • KW Concierge
Key West moves fast—last-minute sunset shows, pop-up gallery nights, surprise concerts—and the internet doesn’t always keep up. As of Fall 2025, a handful of sites consistently surface the good stuff. Here’s a quick, news-style rundown of who covers what, plus how travelers can stack these sources for a reliable, up-to-date island game plan. KeyWestConcierge.com — Real-Time, Day-Of DecisionsThink...
Southernmost Point Buoy Takes a Break – But Don’t Worry, There’s a Stand-In
September 04, 2025 • KW Concierge
If you’ve ever strolled through Key West, chances are you’ve snapped a selfie with the Southernmost Point Buoy — that colorful, oversized concrete marker declaring you’ve reached the very bottom of the continental U.S. It’s been a must-see photo op for over 40 years. But for the first time since 1983, the buoy is stepping away from the spotlight. Don’t panic — the geography isn’t changing (Key We...
Key West Throws a Heartfelt Party for Jimmy Buffett
September 02, 2025 • KW Concierge
Labor Day weekend in Key West wasn’t just about barbecues and beaches this year — it was a full-blown love letter to Jimmy Buffett. Thousands of Parrot Heads and locals alike took over Duval Street on Sunday, Aug. 31, with tropical shirts, flower leis, beach balls, bubbles, and banners of the man who turned Key West into Margaritaville long before it was a chain. The centerpiece? A Second Line Me...
Key West to Honor Jimmy Buffett with “Just a Few Friends” Festival This Labor Day
August 18, 2025 • KW Concierge
Key West is gearing up for a celebration that’s as colorful, spirited, and unforgettable as the man who made the island famous in song. Over Labor Day weekend, August 29 through September 1, fans of the late Jimmy Buffett will gather for Just a Few Friends, a five-day tribute blending live music, storytelling, and island adventures that honor the life and legacy of the beloved “Margaritaville” sin...
Walk on White: A Monthly Key West Art Stroll with Local Flavor
August 18, 2025 • KW Concierge
Every third Thursday of the month, Key West’s White Street transforms into a lively hub of creativity, music, and culture. From 6 to 9 p.m., Walk on White invites locals and visitors alike to wander through the White Street Arts District, discovering the vibrant soul of the island one gallery, studio, and café at a time. A Tradition with Deep Roots What began in 1998 as a simple holiday art walk...
Florida Keys Lobster Mini Season Promises 48 Hours of Salt-Water Thrills
July 29, 2025 • KW Concierge
Picture it: midnight on July 30, 2025. The inky Atlantic shimmers under the moon, dive flags bob like tiny red beacons, and the whole Florida Keys hums with one shared mission—bagging that first, sweet spiny lobster of the year. Welcome to the two-day Lobster Mini Season, a surf-and-turf treasure hunt that turns locals and travelers alike into wide-eyed crustacean prospectors. If you’ve ever wante...
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...