Sand Key Lighthouse Key West

This location had a terrible beginning. The first Lighthouse constructed was a 60 foot brick tower in 1827. After the first keeper died in 1830…

Sign of the Month for December 2022

Another wonderful billboard, captured by John Margolies in 1980.  His work appears throughout our site courtesy of the Library of Congress Roadside America Collection.

Key West Lighthouse

The US Navy established a base in Key West in 1823.   With a shipwreck per week happening along the treacherous shoals surrounding the island a…

Blue Heaven Key West Florida

While on a week long quest for the Best Keylime pie in the Keys, a good friend told us his old buddy owns a restaurant…

Little Jazz Room Key West, FL

Just a short walk down from the Duval House to the quieter end of Duval Street is the Little Jazz Room what a surprise to…

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