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 his widow took over the job. In 1844 a hurricane eroded part of the island destroying the Keeper’s house and damaging the seawall. Then the 1846 Havana hurricane […]
Marking the northern limit of the third largest Coral Barrier Reef system in the world, the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse is located halfway between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. Built in 1906 sitting on three acres, this iron skeletal lighthouse which lets the storm winds blow straight through it is 136 ft high and 147 ft […]
Another wonderful billboard, captured by John Margolies in 1980. His work appears throughout our site courtesy of the Library of Congress Roadside America Collection.
Guess what? Kermit is not a frog but a Prince who has mastered the art of the key lime pie. Marcus Lemonis a.k.a Kermit Is the owner Of Kermit’s bakery In Key West Florida. This is where he and his chefs hand make thesePies from a 100 year old recipe, daily from scratch. When entering […]
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 warning beacon was critical. While best remembered for his valiant command of the Union forces at Gettysburg, Brigadier General George Meade spent the early part of his career building lighthouses […]
Holiday Carriage Rides, what a better way to enjoy the Holiday’s than with a horse drawn carriage with the feel of a sleigh ride, trotting in style Through the streets of Saint Augustine. During this festive time of year, you and your family can enjoy a memorable time passing Old Town history through lighted Holiday […]
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 in Key West called Blue Heaven. Located in historic Bahama Village a hundred years ago this shuttered blue building sold spirits, hosted cockfights, gambling and Friday night boxing matches refereed […]
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 find a classy place with great sounds in Key West. Jazz or Blues every night. Musicians that played with Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and Nelson Riddles orchestras often show up […]
The best place for the classic sunset with a cocktail in the hand shot right at the end of Duval Street. This Dockside Seafood Eatery has great water views, awesome tropical libations and nightly live music right over the water with terrific Florida beach bar entertainers. Best seats in town for the 35th annual Lighted […]
The Pier House was built in 1967 as a 50 room motel when the owners realized they didn’t have a bar so this motel room turned bar became one of the longstanding, story filled, dim-lit, cherished places on on the island. The first ever ocean powerboat races started here at the Pier House, they raced […]
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