Stories, viewpoints and articles about our funny little island, written by the editors of Key West Travel Guide
Ban Sunscreens that Harm Coral Reefs
Key West should ban sunscreens that harm the coral reef. We support reef-safe sunscreen legislation.
5 Tourist Traps to Avoid on Your Key West Vacation
Avoid these 5 tourist traps to keep your Key West vacation relaxing and enjoyable Key
We Just LOVE These Tiny Key West Houses by Artist Ronny Bailey
Local fine folk artist skillfully builds tiny replicas of old Key West buildings from found
Key West Album Art
Albums and records from recording artists using the name Key West While searching the history
Dry Tortugas National Park Fee to Increase. Again.
Just three years since the last increase, entrance fees are again rising, from $10 to
19 Florida Keys Environmental Regulations You Should Know
The beautiful ecosystem of the Florida Key is fragile and protected by state and federal
Key West Race Week Organizer Discusses Event Cancellation
Contributing factors include declining participation, a changing sport, sponsors and costs For thirty years, sailboat
What You Get in 2016 Key West – $799,000
Price comparison of houses currently for sale in the Key West area What will $799,000
MTV’s The Real World – Key West, 10 Years Later
MTV reality show had cast members living outside of Key West in pricey house Ten
Some Basics: Florida Keys Geography & Early History
Learn about the Florida Keys vast history and unique geography The “keys” are a chain
Dry Tortugas Entrance Fee Doubles, Camping Fees Changed
First fee increase in 18 years affects daily visitors and overnight campers. Visiting one of
Track of Hurricane Irma: Center Narrowly Misses Key West
Despite news reports, Key West was not wrecked; the storm’s eyewall passed just 20 miles
Pictures of Key West Five Months After Hurricane Irma
Five months after a major hurricane narrowly missed Key West, the island has no major
Key West’s For-Profit Hospital & Reported Price Gouging by its Owner, Community Health Systems
Study shows Florida’s for-profit hospitals are charging the highest markups for services. The numbers are
Pigeons “Smuggled” Cigars from Cuba to Key West
Artist Duke Riley, in a 2013 statement about Cuba-US relations, used homing pigeons to fly
Pac-Man on the Streets of Key West
For a limited time, Google Maps lets you play the retro game in Key West
HOORAY! jetBlue Now (Sort of) Flying to Key West!
Discount airline to drive down airfare prices for Key West. Already jetBlue has lowest fare
Liberal Key West in Increasingly Conservative Monroe County
Chart showing how the Monroe County districts voted for Governor. Liberal Key West overwhelmingly voted
Appellate Court Rules White Roofs Permissible in Key West Historic District
Opens door to major energy savings for residents and businesses of sunny and hot Key
REPORT: Parrotfish Now Key to Caribbean Reef Survival
Without action, coral reefs could disappear from Caribbean in 20 years. In a comprehensive report
CAUGHT ON SATELLITE: Key West Cruise Ship Causing HUGE Silt Plume
Cruise ships are already too large for the shallow Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Yet
INFOGRAPHIC: Key West’s Glass Ceiling
Few women have broken through the wage disparity with men. Have you ever wondered what
Key West Travel Guide Is Against Dredging for Cruise Ships
There is already too much pressure on our eco-system and quality of life to