In my opinion it's the best slice of sand on Key West, Fort Zachary Beach is a quiet place to hide from the craziness the rest of the island is so famous for. Today's Island Lime Video takes you for a walk on Fort Zachary Beach where the sun is shining and the turquoise feel good gently rolls on to the sand. Most people head to the popular and easy to find Smather's Beach. Smather's is great in … [Read more...]
Artists have flocked to Key West for decades. I don't know if it's something in the water of the southern most island or the free flowing, anything goes vibe. Could be the heat, could be the rum, but something wears down ones inhibitions and forces the creative juices to the surface. Whatever the reason, Key Crazy is a place to let your creative side shine. By no means do I qualify myself as an … [Read more...]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit in a bike basket and cruise down Duval Street? Sure you have, wouldn't be a Castaway if you haven't. Besides, riding in one of those baskets, legs flailing around, drink in hand, is actually pretty tame for Key West. (Do I legally have to say don't do this?) Below is a video of a bike ride down Key West's Duval Street. From the Gulf of Mexico … [Read more...]
Today I arrive in Key West via the speedy, boat drink serving, Key West Express. The island is packed with singer songwriters ready to play their songs on the beach, hotels and historic bars of Key West. Problem is there are way to may artists to see. So how do you choose? Many of the performers I'm not very familiar with, so choosing is almost like throwing darts with a blindfold on. Here is a … [Read more...]
Chris Rehm, A.K.A. Key West Chris--is a singer songwriter that's been entertaining folks in South Florida since 1996. He has a diverse songwriting background and is a performer at the 2012 Key West Songwriters Festival. Here's a blurb from Chris's website describing his love for the place he calls home...Key West. In 2008, Chris moved to Key West, a place he’s always dreamed of living. His … [Read more...]
A week from now famous singer songwriters will fill the historic bars of Key West. So many artists that it will be literally impossible to see them all. Take a look at the schedule and you'll see what I mean. The 17th annual Key West Songwriters Festival hits the Conch Republic with the force of a hurricane. A hurricane whistling sweet sweet music. I've been excited about this festival for months … [Read more...]
The legacy of Ernest Hemingway, who lived and wrote in Key West throughout the 1930s, is to be recognized Tuesday through Sunday, July 17-22, during the 32nd annual Hemingway Days. The popular festival celebrates the literary accomplishments, angling prowess and Key West lifestyle of the Nobel Prize winning author. Events are to include a look-alike contest for erstwhile Ernests, an awards … [Read more...]
The 30th anniversary of the Florida Keys' secession from the United States and formation of the independent Conch Republic is to be commemorated Friday, April 20, through Sunday, April 29. Planned highlights of the lighthearted Conch Republic Independence Celebration include a re-enactment of the historic secession. The bold action was prompted by a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint set up at the … [Read more...]
There's always something happening in the Florida Keys & Key West, from festivals focusing on the area's colorful history, artistic culture and quirky ambiance to events that celebrate the Keys' underwater paradise. While this calendar lists selected highlights for 2012, a comprehensive schedule of events throughout the Keys can be found at www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/. Feb. 18-19: … [Read more...]
Hi Mom, Look at me, I'm in Key West!!! Hogs Breath Saloon is one of Key West's many famous watering holes. They have excellent live entertainment, good food and great webcams! A webcam isn't usually the first thing that jumps out of head when thinking of bars, but Hogs Breath is different. Below is this weeks webcam post. This one is great because it's live, not one of those that just … [Read more...]
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Who I am and Why I Write - Close your eyes and remove yourself from the everyday. Picture your toes sinking into the sand as the waves kiss your ankles and listen to the coconut palms rustle in the gentle sea breeze. That’s a nice feeling isn’t it? I live a little bit of that life and want to share my tropical dreams with you. My name is Ryan and I hale from the land-locked, can’t get any further from the ocean, state of Kansas. I moved to laid back southwest Florida back in 2001 and have … Read More
