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  • LGBTQ+ VOICES
    • * Tommy McGlothlin - before the age of nine, I knew I was different
    • * We Must Never Forget That Being Gay Was A Crime
    • * Scott Wood - 29 months since I accepted I was gay
    • * Why I Celebrate LGBTQ Pride by Steven Skelley
    • * On Coming Out, Self-esteem, and the Love of Being Gay by Curt Solash
    • * Chet Kabara - Fairy child that did not expect to live long enough to grow up
    • * Happy Pride From A Former Homophobia Hostage By Christen Christensen
    • * Michael Doonan - Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name
    • * The Truth About The COVID19 Vaccine
  • Florida Spotlight
    • Pride Journey Orlando By Joey Amato
    • Florida Things To Do Links
    • Big Gay Key West - A large social event for gay chubby men and their admirers
    • Steven and Tom Visit the Wizard of Oz Museum
    • Key West Pride to Feature Parties, Performances and a Parade June 1-5
    • We Would Choose This AirBnB Condo Rental Over Any Hotel Room In Melbourne
    • Key West Pride to Celebrate Diversity in Paradise June 2-6, 2021
    • Manhattan Tower – New Units, Covid Protocols and Dining
    • Key West to Host Annual Womenfest Sept. 4-8
    • LGBTQ Miami - The best choices to create your dream Miami vacation
    • CEDAR LAKES WOODS AND GARDENS - A must-see Nature Coast attraction
    • GayStPete House - the laid back, quirky, friendly and relaxing clothing optional B&B in St. Petersburg, Florida
    • One Magical Weekend - a new kind of PRIDE
    • Central Florida's Freebie and Cheap Fun for Families​
    • Florida Theme Parks and Attractions
    • Gay Travelers Magazine Visits The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
    • Schooner Freedom - Tour St. Augustine In A Tall Ship
    • St. Augustine Gold Tours - Private Driving Tours of St. Augustine Highlights
    • Pompano Beach – Florida’s Warmest Welcome
    • Casa Grandview - Historic Bed & Breakfast in West Palm Beach Florida
    • WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Comes to the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Viera, Florida
    • Come Out With Pride Orlando – Our interview with Jose Luis Dieppa
    • Valerie Paul Wedding and Event Planning
    • LEGOLAND 2018 Events!
    • Beach House Cabanas - Treasure Island, Florida
    • The Villa Bed & Breakfast in Daytona Beach, Florida
    • Old Florida Vacation Rental Homes – Short Term Vacation Rentals Near Sebastian
    • The Big Coconut Guesthouse - The friendly clothing optional gay men's guesthouse
    • Fishermen’s Village – Charlotte County Florida’s Resort, Shopping, and Entertainment Icon
    • Orlando North – Food, fun and entertainment in Seminole County
    • A Celebration of Friends - a celebration of mature men in the gay world
    • Coral Castle Museum - Miami’s quirky, mysterious and world famous attraction
    • Five Reasons You Should Go To The Delray Beach Open
    • Florida.com - deals on restaurants, concerts, sporting events and more
    • Christmas at Gaylord Palms – Kissimmee, Florida
    • Big Cypress Gallery and Swamp Cottages
    • Butterfly World - Coconut Creek, Florida
    • Liberty Garden Suites
    • Grand Resort & Spa - Fort Lauderdale’s Luxury resort and spa for gay men since 1999
    • Reunion Resort
    • Where To Find Florida's Space Coast Surfing Hotspots
    • Palm Island Resort
    • Smyrna Beach Club
    • Black Dolphin Inn
    • Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Welcomes LGBT Weddings
    • Playalinda Beach - Florida's Space Coast nude beach
    • Island House
    • Renaissance World Golf Village Resort & St Augustine’s Nights of Lights
    • Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort
    • Surfing Santas
    • Pompano Beach Resort & Spa
    • Tarpon Lodge
    • Two Fish Inn
    • Five Things You Must See In Cedar Key
    • Cypress Cove Nudist Resort
    • Florida Keys & Key West Events Summer & Fall 2015
    • St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
    • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
    • White Sands Buddhist Center
    • FREE Florida Travel App
    • Schooner Freedom Charters
    • St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
    • Manhattan Tower
    • The Hilton Orlando
    • Plaza Beach Resorts
    • Our Naples, Florida Top 5 Attractions
    • Kennedy Space Center / Cape Canaveral Launch Schedule
    • Marineland Dolphin Adventure
    • Babcock Wilderness Adventures
    • Steinhatchee Landing Resort
    • Florida Same Sex Weddings
    • Historic Casa Marina Hotel Offers Same-Sex Weddings
    • Daytona Beach On A Budget
    • MLB Spring Training 2015 Schedule
    • Fishermens Village Resort - Punta Gorda, Florida
    • The Shell Factory - North Fort Myers, Florida
    • Boca Grande, Florida
    • Blue Man Group - Orlando, Florida
    • Delray Beach Open - Delray Beach, Florida
    • Tuckaway Shores Resort - Indialantic By the Sea, Florida
    • Discover NW Florida – Our Pensacola Area Favorites
    • King Fisher Fleet - Punta Gorda, Florida
    • Lake Como Family Nudist Resort - Lutz, Florida
    • Renninger’s Antique Extravaganza - Mount Dora, Florida
    • B2 Hotel - Miami, Florida
    • Palm Beach Hibiscus B&B - West Palm Beach, Florida
    • Liberty Suites - Dania Beach, Florida
    • Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens - Delray Beach, Florida
    • Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge - Orlando, Florida
    • Busch Gardens - Tampa, Florida
    • The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa - Wilton Manors, Florida
    • Camp Mars Gay Campground - Venus, Florida
    • Casa Marina Hotel - Jacksonville Beach, Florida
    • Charlotte Harbor Highlights - Charlotte County, Florida
    • Cirque du Soleil La Nouba - Orlando, Florida
    • Fort Christmas, Florida
    • Gatorland - Orlando, Florida
    • The Grand Resort and Spa - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    • Hammock Beach Resort - Palm Coast, Florida
    • Haulover Beach - Miami, Florida
    • Historic Cocoa Village - Cocoa, Florida
    • The Inn On Charlotte - St Augustine, Florida
    • Inn on Fifth - Naples, Florida
    • Jungle Adventures - Christmas, Florida
    • Kennedy Space Center - Cape Canaveral, Florida
    • Key West Express - Key West, Florida
    • Koreshan State Park - Estero, Florida
    • Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club - Naples, Florida
    • Naples On A Budget - Naples, Florida
    • Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens - Naples, Florida
    • Old Powderhouse Inn - St Augustine, Florida
    • Renaissance Orlando at Sea World - Orlando, Florida
    • Ringling Museum - Sarasota, Florida
    • Titanic The Experience - Orlando, Florida
    • Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma
    • White Cap Beach Condos - Fort Myers Beach, Florida
    • Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort - Deerfield Beach, Florida
  • USA Spotlight
    • Autumn is Provincetown’s Secret Season
    • New Mountain Biking Tour of North Dakota's Maah Daah Hey Trail
    • The Naked Trainers LIMITLESS RETREAT - A Transformative Nude Wellness Event For Men
    • The best Pride celebrations this June
    • Glow in the Park at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
    • Southern Utah Offers New 190-Mile Glamping Trail
    • Pride Journey Savannah by Joey Amoto
    • Pride Journey Chicago By Joey Amato
    • Summer Series of Gay Wine Events
    • Pride Journey Colorado Springs By Joey Amato
    • LA Black Pride weekend kicks off free community driven festivities throughout Los Angeles & West Hollywood
    • Pride Journey - Palm Springs, California
    • 2021 NYC Pride
    • Pride Journey: Atlanta
    • The 190-Mile Aquarius Trail Hut System in Southern Utah Unveiled
    • Joseph Puopolo Hikes the Constellation Trail in Prescott, Arizona
    • Southern Christmas Getaways From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Blues of Mississippi
    • SILVER AIRWAYS NONSTOP FLIGHTS START NOVEMBER 23, 2020 WITH FARES FROM $49* TO ORLANDO, TAMPA, AND FT. LAUDERDALE
    • Pride Journey: Monterey, California
    • Pride Journey: Aspen Gay Ski Week
    • Pride Journey: Columbus, Ohio By Joey Amato
    • Pride Journey: Grand Rapids/Saugatuck By Joey Amato
    • Bryce Canyon National Park - Utah
    • Pride Journeys St. Louis By Joey Amato
    • Southern Decadence 2019 - parties, parades, brunches and events in New Orleans
    • Pride Journey: Providence, Rhode Island
    • Las Vegas Accommodations For Every Taste
    • Las Vegas Grows More Fabulous with LGBTQ+ Events and Celebrations
    • Las Vegas Issues 20,000th Same-Gender Marriage License
    • Rainbow Room to Host Inaugural Pride Ball - NYC Pride’s Only Black Tie Event
    • Pride Journey: Spokane, Washington
    • Pride Journey: Phoenix/Tempe
    • THE FIRST ANNUAL MENDOCINO PRIDE: CHASING THE RAINBOW FESTIVAL
    • Escape Resort Palm Springs – Our interview with Co-Owner Mark Hunter
    • Pride Journey: Provincetown Cape Cod
    • Foodies Guide To New Orleans
    • Pride Journey: Milwaukee
    • Pride Journey: Portland, Oregon
    • Triangle Inn - Award-winning, historic Palm Springs Resort
    • The Best of the Best By Donald Pile and Ray Williams
    • Bearfoot Inn - An oasis in the desert in sunny Palm Springs, California
    • Pride Journey Indianapolis
    • Experience Holiday Chill in San Diego
    • Park Ridge Lodge - a relaxing men's retreat nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains
    • Starland Community – campground/retreat center located in a Southern California high desert setting near Joshua Tree
    • How To Enjoy Three Palm Springs Gay Resorts In One Week
    • Tortuga Del Sol - One of the most beautiful clothing optional gay resorts we have ever experienced
    • Cedar City, Utah – The Amazing Destination For All Four Seasons
    • Tyler Morgan Tells Us about The Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City
    • US West Coast Holidays Bus Tour – Salt Lake City, Jackson, Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Devil’s Tower, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore and more!
    • Pride Journey: Kansas City
    • The Appalachian Trail Day Hikers' Guide: Downhill to Fine Wine and Accommodations: Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee by Carol and Jim Steiner
    • Pride Journeys: Rochester, New York
    • Carpe Diem Guesthouse and Spa - One of Provincetown's finest boutique guesthouses with a unique clothing optional spa
    • Southern Cheyenne Marlon Fixico Helps Us Understand The Native American TWO SPIRIT (LGBT) People
    • Grant Philipo’s Las Vegas Showgirl Museum
    • Pride Journeys: Houston By Joey Amato
    • Pride Journey: Philadelphia By Joey Amato
    • The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo ¬- just about everything one could ever ask for!
    • Kings Island - The perfect combination of world-class thrills and family attractions.
    • A Visit To The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta – Coke Nirvana
    • Copper Cactus Ranch Men’s Retreat – The Men’s Sanctuary Near Phoenix, Arizona
    • The Best Of LGBT New York City
    • Provincetown – Where LGBTQ+ can be themselves
    • Seattle - The perfect cocktail for adventure
    • Long Beach Pride
    • Philadelphia LGBT Hotspots
    • The National Gem and Mineral Collection of the Smithsonian Institute
    • Escape Resort - Palm Springs, California
    • Santiago Resort - Palm Springs private, luxury, swimsuit-optional escape for gay men
    • Pigeon Forge – The Great Smoky Mountains Destination With Something For Everyone
    • Memphis – Discover the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock n Roll
    • Circle J Guest Ranch - Where men can come together in beautiful East Texas
    • New Orleans Fall Festivals
    • Michigan - Home to the Midwest’s Largest Gay Resort and more
    • Hollywood Museum Salutes LGBTQ
    • Coney Island & Luna Park
    • Elvis Presley’s Graceland – The Memphis Mansion and Museum of the King of Rock and Roll
    • Nashville – The Songwriting Capital Of The World and Much, Much More
    • LBGT MUSEUM EXHIBITS IN NEW YORK CITY
    • Roseland Resort & Campground – The gay, clothing optional resort on 222 acres in West Virginia
    • Simple Ways To Save On Airfare – Tips from AAA
    • William McKinley Memorial Monument and William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
    • Silver Dollar City - The amazing theme park for anyone who has ever played cowboy or cowgirl
    • Gay Naturists International - An organization that cares about who you are, not what you do
    • San Francisco - Use Attraction Passes To Save Money And See San Francisco
    • Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction
    • Arcadia – Washington State’s Romantic Nudist Club Getaway
    • Where You Can Fly High In San Diego
    • What To See and Do In Ptown In 2017 - Provincetown, Massachusetts
    • Hillside Campgrounds - Pennsylvania’s clothing optional attitude free campground for gay men
    • Freedom Valley Campground - Ohio’s safe haven for gay, questioning and straight men
    • Vermontology Guided Tours - An intimate tour experience that feels like traveling with a group of friends
    • Maison Dupuy – The New Orleans French Quarter Hotel just two blocks from Bourbon Street
    • CampBuckwood - The All male campground resort in the rolling hills of central Indiana
    • The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center welcomes tourists, visitors, and first timers in 2017!
    • The Woods Campground - The LGBT clothing optional camping resort in the Poconos
    • Camp Camp - The all-inclusive, week-long real summer camp experience for LGBT adults
    • NUDE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GRAND CANYON
    • The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa - Eureka Springs, Arkansas
    • Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art – Bentonville, Arkansas
    • The Showboat Branson Belle
    • Eureka Springs, Arkansas
    • Brimfield Antiques & Collectibles Show
    • PRIDE Events - USA, Canada, Mexico
    • Provincetown Spring 2016 Events
    • Our interview with American Association for Nude Recreation President Beverly B. Price
    • Louisville Celebrates Marriage Equality With Wedding Contest
    • Provincetown Halloween 2015
    • Hot Air Balloon Festivals
    • Fall Foliage Sightseeing Tips
    • Tin Can Tourists
    • Broadway 2015 / 2016
    • GNI Gathering 2015
    • AANR Skinny Dip 2015
    • National Register of Historic Places Itineraries and Self-Guided Tours
    • Do It Yourself Covered Bridge Tour
    • U.S.A. Tourism Links
    • A+ Weddings by Rev. Vernon Diannah Porter
    • Edenfield House Bed and Breakfast
    • Gay Hotels & Accommodations USA
    • Gay Campgrounds USA
    • Alabama Road Trips - Alabama
    • USA National Parks
    • USA Zoos
    • Land's End Inn - Provincetown, Massachusetts USA
    • Chatham Gables Inn - Chatham, Massachusetts
    • Captain David Kelley House - Centerville, Massachusetts
    • Old Manse Inn - Brewster, Massachusetts
    • St. Simons Island, Georgia - Artsy, Classy and All About Friends and Family
    • Parliament Resort - Augusta, Georgia
    • Our St. Mary's, Georgia Top Ten - St. Mary's, Georgia
    • Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - New Mexico, USA
    • The Best of Columbus - Columbus, Ohio
    • Georgia Mountain Fair - Hiawassee, Georgia
    • Goodbread House B&B - St Marys, Georgia
    • Huntington Hotel and Nob Hill Spa - San Francisco, California
    • Pride Journey Indianapolis By Joey Amato
    • Inns of Elegance - St Augustine, Florida
    • Jekyll Island, Georgia
    • Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Long Beach, California
    • Luray Caverns - Luray, Virginia
    • Napa Valley Wine Train - Napa, California
    • Oahu Nature Tours - Oahu, Hawaii
    • Palm Springs, California
    • Philadelphia & Brandywine - Pennsylvania's Uniquely Beautiful Gems
    • Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival - Canton, Ohio
    • Pink Jeep Tours - Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Provincetown: The Iconic LGBTQ Destination - Provincetown, MA
    • The Queen Mary - Long Beach, California
    • Renaissance World Golf Village - St Augustine, Florida
    • Ritz Carlton LGBT Package - Cleveland, Ohio
    • San Francisco Helicopter Tours - San Francisco, California
    • San Pedro & The Port of Los Angeles - San Pedro, California
    • South Carolina National Heritage Corridor - Mountain Lakes Region
    • Terranea Resort - Los Angeles, California
    • Tower Tours / Yosemite In A Day - San Francisco, California
    • Tybee Gay Days - Tybee Island, Georgia
    • Unique Beach Vacation Ideas
  • International Spotlight
    • INTERNATIONAL MEN ENJOYING NATURISM - social and recreational organization of like-minded men
    • Norse Atlantic Airways takes off from the west coast for the first time with its inaugural flight from LAX to Oslo
    • Naturist / Clothing Optional Boutique B&B in East Northamptonshire UK
    • Vigeland Sculpture Park - Oslo, Norway
    • NO TAN LINES VACATION - Clothing Optional Condo Rental in Tulum, Mexico
    • R Family Vacations LGBThailand 2020
    • SIX OF THE BEST CITY TOURS BY BIKE
    • Saddle Skedaddle - Break away from the tourist hordes and enjoy a different side of France from the comfort of your saddle
    • WILD TERRAINS ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHEDULE FOR PORTUGAL & MEXICO CITY
    • Pink Rose Guesthouse & Spa - Experience Cape Town and the Winelands
    • GAY CANADA - The best links for LGBTQ2 travelers
    • PARIS FRANCE for the gay traveler
    • HAVEN RIVIERA CANCUN RESORT - This haven is a little piece of heaven that welcomes LGBTQ guests
    • TheXT10 Men-Only GuestHouse in Costa Rica
    • Gay Travelers Magazine Visits Tulum Mayan Ruins, Mexico
    • Gay Travelers Magazine Visits El Rey Mayan Ruins in Cancun, Mexico
    • Gay Travelers Magazine Visits Chichen Itza, Mexico
    • Gay Travelers Magazine Visits Vigeland Sculpture Park & Museum in Oslo, Norway
    • Frank Jones Visits The Magnificent Cave Temples of Dambulla, Sri Lanka
    • Adventure Trips for Solo Travelers
    • NKD Training – Nude Fitness In London
    • PrivateFly - Island Hop In The Bahamas Luxuriously
    • St. Thomas Food Tours - Walking tours with a delicious twist
    • Butterfield & Robinson Offers Amazing Walking Trips Europe Asia, Latin America and Africa
    • The Abridged Guide to Venice’s Most Beautiful Canal Crossings
    • Enjoy Budapest With Free, Self Guided Walking Tours
    • Amatungulu Tours – Nudist Activities In The Most Picturesque Places In South Africa
    • MajorPride - The first Pride event in Llantwit Major, the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, UK
    • 48 Hours in Stuttgart
    • IRELAND’S DROMOLAND CASTLE COMPLETES 20 MILLION EURO REFURBISHMENT
    • Flavors of St Thomas Food Tours
    • Sacred Tours of Mexico - Experience the spiritual and historical traditions of Mexico
    • Olympus Tours – Tours of Cancun, Chichen Itza, Tulum and More
    • Vinales Valley, Cuba - Touring the UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Shady Ladies Tours Presents Shady Ladies of Paris
    • Rusty Rover Tours – Delightful Tours of Prince Edward Island
    • A Free Tour Of Quebec
    • Contiki Travel - Celebrate pride in Athens, Ios and Mykonos
    • Camp It - Australian Camping For Gay, Bi and Trans Men Who Love Men
    • Whistler Pride and Ski Festival - Sports, culture, entertainment and LGBT Human Rights celebration in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
    • Villa Rainbow – The charming guesthouse on St Martin for gay males
    • Out & Out Club Jamboree - Toronto's fun-filled week of summer camp for LGBTQ campers
    • DETOURS Travel - Laid Back Gay Adventure Travel
    • Gay Homestays - Matching travelers with LGBTQ property owners
    • TLVFest - Tel-Aviv International LGBT Film Festival
    • Titanic Belfast - Experience the Titanic on the very site where the she was built
    • Zoom Vacations- Gay Vacation Experts
    • World Naked Bike Ride
    • Bimini
    • CUBA! NOW BY LAND AND SEA
    • Poldie's Bed and Breakfast
    • Mexico Travel Tips
    • Australia Tourism Links
    • Cozumel Cruise Excursions - Cozumel, Mexico
    • Blue Lagoon Island and Dolphin Encounters - Nassau, Bahamas
    • Journeying Through The Swiss Alps - Switzerland
    • Blue Lagoon Dolphin Encounter Nassau, Bahamas
    • Abaco Island Beach Resort, Bahamas
    • Adventure Eagle Tours - Tahiti
    • Avventure Bellisme Tours - Venice, Italy
    • Bruges, Belgium
    • Butchart Gardens - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    • Chez Rick & Phil B&B - a safe environment in Normandy France for LGBTQ brothers and sisters
    • Dover, England
    • Eze, France - A fascinating medieval village
    • Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture Tours - San Juan, Puerto Rico
    • Godfrey Tours - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
    • Best Western Hotel Bologna - Mestre, Italy
    • Nassau Bahamas Easy Walking Tour
    • Niagara Falls, Canada
    • Pride Journey Iceland By Joey Amato
    • Polynesian Xplorer Tours - Western Samoa
    • Reykjavic, Iceland
    • Red October Tours - St Petersburg, Russia
    • San Blas Islands - Panama
    • Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
    • Vancouver Island, BC Canada
    • Vigeland Sculpture Park - Oslo, Norway
  • Cruise Spotlight
    • The Big Easy Cruise - New Orleans music festival at sea
    • The 70s Rock and Romance Cruise
    • Ultimate Disco Cruise 2023
    • Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise 2023
    • Country Music Cruise 2023
    • 12 DAY POLYNESIA CRUISE ABOARD ARANUI
    • Uniworld’s Mekong Jewel - Spectacular vacation in Vietnam & Cambodia
    • California Cruisin’ with American Cruise Lines
    • MIM TRAVEL - Join our Annual LGBT Cruise Event for the mature male and his admirers
    • The Viking Mars Will Be Named on May 17 by the Countess of Carnarvon of Highclere Castle
    • Great Deals on Two New Atlantis Cruise and Resort Vacations
    • MSC CRUISES OFFERS AN INCREDIBLE CHOICE OF SHIPS AND DESTINATIONS FOR SUMMER 2023
    • VIKING Announces Newest Ocean Ship And Three New Itineraries
    • Atlantis 2021 Gay Greek Isles Cruise
    • American Cruise Lines - First to Cruise the U.S.A. and the Only Line Cruising the East Coast
    • Expedition Cruise Lines for Summer 2021
    • Overseas Adventure Travel to Resume International Travel
    • Two Bad Tourists Gay Sailing Trip of Croatia - August 2021
    • Star Clipper Returns to Mediterranean for 2022 Season Star Clippers has announced that its namesake tall sailing ship, Star Clipper, will return to ply the blue waters of the Mediterranean for the 2022 season.
    • MIM TRAVEL - 17th Annual Gay Group Cruise for Mature guys (and gals) and their younger and older admirers!
    • Virgin Voyages is Loud and Proud for Pride
    • TLO Cruises & Tours - Cruising with Polar Bears
    • We Cruised To CUBA For $339 With An Open Bar!
    • Here’s where to find your Cuba Cruise
    • MIM TRAVEL 2019 and 2020 Gay Cruises and Tours
    • ON THE BLUE cruise 2020 hosted by Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues
    • Everything To Sea - Clothing-Optional Relaxed Sailing for Men
    • Atlantis Events - 2019 All Gay Cruises and Resorts
    • Upcoming Meet Me On Board Gay Group Cruises
    • NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS SAILS INTO MIAMI WITH $115 MILLION NEW LOOK
    • Princess Cruises to Activate Three Additional Princess MedallionClass Ships in 2019
    • Disney Cruise Line Epic Adventures in 2020 - Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea
    • BLISS CRUISES– 2019 and 2020 Cruises for adult swingers
    • Norwegian EPIC 11 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
    • Gorgeous Ladies of Wresting – From their Netflix tv series to ComicCons to cruises, GLOW keeps entertaining 80s style!
    • Discover Florida Cruise Ports & Which Cruise Lines Sail From Each
    • National Geographic and Scenic Add New Sailings for 2019
    • Princess Transatlantic Cruise
    • Disney Cruise Line Announces 2019 Return of Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea
    • Cruise To Cuba On The Norwegian Sky and Discover The Vinales Valley
    • Book Your Big Nude Boat Cruise For 2018 & 2019
    • Atlantis Events All-Gay Cruises For 2017 & 2018
    • Big Nude Boat – Start Your 2019 With A Nude Cruise
    • Windstar Cruises - Experience Asia in Private Yacht Style
    • Cunard Welcomes Same-Sex Marriages on its Iconic Three Ships
    • Five Reasons To Cruise To Cuba On The Norwegian Sky
    • Chub Cruises – Cruises For Large Gay Men And Their Admirers
    • SAILORdudes Gay Sailing Adventures – Nude and Clothing Optional Gay Cruises
    • Amazing Nude Cruise Opportunities For 2016
    • Norwegian EPIC – Our Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida
    • Atlantis Events – Gay Cruises and Events
    • Viking’s 10 New Ocean Cruise Itineraries for 2017
    • Why Oceania Cruises is the Best Choice for Mature Travelers
    • Viking River Cruises Grand European Tour
    • Chumley's BearCruises
    • Norwegian 2017 Itineraries
    • Cruising On The Carnival Breeze
    • Carnival Breeze Behind The Fun Tour
    • Prime Timers 7 Night Cruise
    • Atlantis All Gay Cruises for 2016
    • Star Trek: The Cruise
    • Pearl Seas Cruises Cultural Voyages to Cuba
    • Avalon Offers Palate-Pleasing Themed Cruises in 2016
    • Cruise Line Websites
    • Caribbean Princess - 5 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
    • Atlantis All Gay Cruises - 2015 Cruise Schedule
    • Carnival Victory - 7 Day New England / Canada Cruise
    • Carnival Inspiration - 5 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
    • Cruise Line Carry-On Alcohol Policies
    • Holland America Statendam - Alaska: Glacier Discovery Cruise
    • Holland America - Panama Canal & Inca Discovery
    • Holland America - 7 Day Western Caribbean
    • MSC Poesia - Caribbean Cruise
    • MSC Musica - Mediterranean Cruise
    • MSC Poesia Transatlantic
    • Norwegian Cruise Line - Chef's Table Experience
    • Oceania - Western Caribbean cruise
    • Princess - Australia / New Zealand 12 Day Cruise
    • Princess - Greek Isles 12 Day Cruise
    • Princess - 28 Day Hawaii, Tahiti & Samoa Adventure
    • Princess - 15 day Iceland & Greenland Transatlantic Cruise
    • Princess - Northern Europe Grand Adventure Transatlantic 28 day Baltic Cruise
    • Princess - 10 day Tahitian Princess Polynesian & Cook Islands
    • Royal Caribbean - 3 day 4 night Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral, FL
    • Royal Caribbean- 7 Day Serenade of the Seas Southern Caribbean
  • Nudist and Naturist Spotlight
    • Federation of Canadian Naturists - Canada’s national nudist organization
  • Entertainment, Dining & Theater Spotlight
    • Photographic Artist Gianni Gianorso Rauso Shares His Love Of Italy, Photography, The Nude Body And Body- Positivity
    • Sunken Roads: Three Generations After D-Day movie review by Steven Skelley
    • A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood movie review by Steven Skelley
    • DON’T YOU DARE by Gayla Turner Book Review by Steven Skelley
    • Sheryl: Music From The Feature Documentary
    • COUNTRY MUSIC COMMUNITY MOURNS THE LOSS OF NAOMI JUDD
    • 100 Years of Men in Love - The Accidental Collection movie review by Steven Skelley
    • THE BATMAN movie review by Steven Skelley
    • Farewell Yellow Brick Road - The Final ELTON JOHN Tour Dates
    • Gotham Knights NYC Gay Rugby Team 2020 Calendar
    • SISTER AIMEE - Movie Review by Steven Skelley
    • FREE ADMISSION EXTENDED THROUGH AUGUST AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY
    • ROCKETMAN – Movie Review By Steven Skelley
    • Boy Erased - Movie Review by Curt Solash
    • John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum - Movie Review by Steven Skelley
    • YESTERDAY The Movie - Movie Review by Steven Skelley
    • La Cage Aux Folles at the Titusville Playhouse
    • The Opera House - The Met’s odyssey for a new home in the 1950s and ‘60s
    • The Wizards of Winter - Time Travel Back To A 70s and 80s Prog Rock Holiday
    • Wilander On Wheels - The first fantasy tennis experience with a former World #1 that comes to you
    • Ollom Art – Our interview with John Ollom about healing art, nudity and dance
    • The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts - Bringing World Class Live Entertainment to Florida’s Space Coast
    • The Court of Two Sisters – New Orleans
    • Naked Boys Singing - Six guys. Sixteen songs. No clothes!
    • The Birdcage Fine Art Gallery & Studio
    • Spamilton - A hilarious parody of Hamilton
    • Zeek Taylor
    • Tab Hunter Confidential Documentary Debuts on DVD and Blu-Ray
    • Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows Laugh your way to solving a crime
    • AA Garden Fusion
    • The Cork & Bottle
    • Lewis Black
    • Sister Act
    • Belinda Carlisle
    • The Naked Magicians
    • Kathy Griffin Wows Audience on Carnival Cruise Ship
    • Hairspray
    • Savory Faire Food Tasting Tour
    • Dracula
    • The Shady Maple Smorgasboard
    • The Full Monty Titusville Playhouse Inc.
    • Brazilian Grill - Cape Cod, MA
    • Zeta Brewing Company
    • Arlo Guthrie - Alice's restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour
    • Al Capones Dinner & Show - Kissimmee, Florida
    • Arabian Nights - Orlando, Florida
    • The Best of Columbus Dining - Columbus, Ohio
    • Broadway Palm Dinner Theater - Ft Myers, Florida
    • The Golden Apple Dinner Theater - Sarasota, Florida
    • Jakes On Market - San Francisco, California
    • The Lazy Goat - Greenville, South Carolina
    • Mai Kai Polynesian Restaurant & Dinner Show - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    • Medieval Times - Kissimmee, Florida
    • Oh Canada Eh? - Niagara Falls, Canada
    • Outta Control Magic Comedy - Orlando, Florida
    • Pirates Dinner Adventure - Orlando, Florida
    • Dining In Provincetown Massachusetts
    • Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show - Orlando, Florida
    • Sugardaddy's - Columbus, Ohio
    • 3030 Ocean Restaurant - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Florida Keys & Key West 2015 Event Highlights

2/12/2015

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Florida Keys & Key West 2015 Event Highlights

FLORIDA KEYS -- The Florida Keys & Key West provide year-round entertainment for visitors, from festivals focusing on the area's colorful history, artistic culture and eccentric ambiance to events celebrating the Keys underwater paradise and culinary offerings.

While this calendar lists selected highlights for 2015, a full schedule of events throughout the Keys can be found at fla-keys.com/calendarofevents.

Jan. 3: Orange Bowl Swim Classic. Key Largo. Some of the best college swimmers in the country, and perhaps future Olympians, compete each year at Jacobs Aquatic Center, mile marker (MM) 99.6 oceanside, in a free-to-attend event that is part of the celebration surrounding the annual Orange Bowl college football game in Miami. Visit www.jacobsaquaticcenter.org or call 305-453-7946.

Jan. 9-10: Florida Keys Celtic Festival. Marathon. Some of America's most celebrated Celtic musical masters are to be featured at the event held at the Marathon Community Park, MM 49. The festival will also feature Highland athletics, Celtic merchandise, food and beverage booths and children's activities. Visitwww.celticheritageproductions.com/keys.htm or call 941-625-8544. 

Jan. 8-11: Key West Literary Seminar. The 2015 topic, "How the Light Gets In: Literature of the Spirit," will investigate literature's relationship to the inexplicable. The annual seminar attracts literary aficionados from around the world for readings, discussions and lectures led by some of contemporary literature's leading writers. Visit www.kwls.org or call 888-293-9291.

Jan. 8-17: Uncorked ... the Key Largo and Islamorada Food & Wine Festival. Key Largo and Islamorada. Enjoy a multisensory experience as Key Largo and Islamorada's culinary experts team up to present tasty food, wine and spirits events. Savor the flavors of the Keys in 10 days of culinary events, cooking demonstrations, themed wine dinners, food and wine pairing classes, art and wine shows, gourmet chocolate-crafting classes for kids and "A Grand Tasting" finale. Visit www.floridakeysuncorked.com or call 305-394-3736.

Jan. 9-11: Brew On the Bay
. Key Largo. Presented by the Rotary Club of Key Largo, this craft beer festival includes a home brew competition and a main event featuring more than 100 craft beers from around the world, showcased in an unlimited tasting with food, music and entertainment along the waterfront at Rowell's Marina, MM 104.5 bayside. Visit www.keylargobrewonthebay.com or call 305-304-0554. 

Jan. 10: No Name Race.
 Big Pine & the Lower Keys. Join a 5k walk and run that benefits the Domestic Abuse Shelter of the Florida Keys. The race begins at 8 a.m., covers 3.1 miles and is based at the Old Wooden Bridge Guest Cottages & Marina on Big Pine Key. Call 305-743-5452.

Jan. 12-16: Paradise Paint Out.
 Islamorada. This inaugural invitational plein air celebration features 25 artists creating a body of work that reflects Islamorada and the Florida Keys "in the open air." Presented by the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, the event combines the vibrant colors of island living with talented artists from across the country. Visit www.moradaway.org/paradisepaintout. 

Jan. 16-17: 55th Annual Historic House Tours
. Key West. Presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, the house and garden tours offer a rare opportunity to see inside some of Key West's magnificent, charming and tropical residences that reflect the varied tastes and originality of their owners. Additional tours are scheduled for Feb. 13-14 and March 13-14. Visit www.oirf.org or call 305-294-9501.

Jan. 17: 32nd Annual Art Under the Oaks.
 Islamorada. This show in the San Pedro Church gardens, MM 89.5, features fine art and original crafts in many mediums as well as food vendors, live music and raffles from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.artundertheoaks.com or call 305-664-0888.

Jan. 17-18: 10th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival
. Key West. This family-oriented feast features fresh local Keys seafood, drinks, marine-related crafts, youth activities and live music. The two-day event is held at Bayview Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5.p.m. Sunday. Visit www.fkcfa.org orwww.monroe.ifas.ufl.edu. 

January 17-18: Third Annual Baygrass Bluegrass Festival.
 Islamorada. The annual Baygrass Bluegrass Festival is to feature several leading bluegrass bands -- both "oldgrass" and "newgrass" -- at the ICE Amphitheater, MM 87 bayside at Founders Park. Admission is a suggested donation of $10 per adult age 18 and older and free for children age 17 and under. Adult tickets are $12 at the gate. Money raised helps fund music, dance and art scholarships for local students. Visit www.baygrassbluegrass.com or call 305-587-0901.

Jan. 17-18: Big Pine Key Nautical Flea Market.
 Big Pine & the Lower Keys. All things nautical are to be displayed and sold at the free-admission event that also includes live music, food and beverages, and raffles. The seafaring sale takes place on the grounds of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, MM 31 oceanside, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit www.lowerkeyschamber.com or call 305-872-2411.

Jan. 18: Key West Half Marathon and 5k Run.
 Key West. Recognized by Runners World magazine as one of the 10 great half-marathons of the winter season, the race follows a 13.1-mile course that includes Old Town Key West and the scenic waterfront. Visit www.keywesthalfmarathon.com or call 305-240-0727.

Jan. 18-23: Quantum Key West Race Week 2015.
 Key West. The annual race week challenge features world-class competition and elite racing yacht crews from around the world. Boats from 23 to 72 feet are to compete for class championships in this international regatta. Fans can book seats on spectator boats ranging from excursion catamarans to historic tall ships or view the action from land at Key West's Atlantic-front restaurants, resorts and beaches. Visit www.premiere-racing.com or call 781-639-9545. 

Jan. 23-25: Winter Poker Run and Regatta 2015.
 Marathon. Powerboats, cars, custom bikes and aircraft are to converge at the new Hyatt Place Faro Blanco Yacht Club and Resort. Watersports entertainment is on the agenda with wakeboard pro riders and jet sports performers, along with a powerboat fun run set for Saturday. Powerboats, exotic cars and custom bikes are to be displayed for free public viewing. Visitwww.flpowerboat.com or call 954-545-1414.

Jan. 24-25: 30th Annual Key West Craft Show.
 Key West. Approximately 100 juried artisans and crafters gather to display their talents at this popular outdoor festival on lower Whitehead Street in historic Old Town Key West. Visit www.keywestartcenter.com or call 305-294-1243.

Jan. 24
-25: Key Largo Stone Crab & Seafood Festival. Key Largo. Featuring fresh conch, local stone crab and other seafood, entertainment and fun for the entire family, the festival includes cooking demonstrations, eating and costume contests, kids' play area, arts and crafts vendors, music and more. Visitwww.keylargoseafoodfestival.com or call 305-451-4502.

Jan. 25: 21st Annual Key West Master Chefs Classic.
 Key West. Local restaurants vie for top honors in appetizer, entrée and dessert categories. Attendees sample the culinary treats while judges pick the winners. The show is held from 4-7 p.m. at the Westin Key West Resort & Marina pier. Event proceeds benefit the nonprofit Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens. Visit www.masterchefsclassic.com or call 305-294-9526. 

Jan. 28 - Feb. 1: Key West Food and Wine Festival.
 Key West. Top chefs and restaurateurs display culinary creativity and the Keys' indigenous cuisine in a tasty schedule of events for food lovers. Highlights include the lively "Duval Uncorked Deconstructed," neighborhood wine strolls, food and wine pairings, intriguing seminars, an outdoor artisan wine market and a "Mile 0" grand tasting. Visit www.keywestfoodandwinefestival.com or call 800-474-4319. 

Feb. 6-8: Civil War Heritage Days.
 Key West. Colorful Civil War re-enactments and tours of Key West's historic Civil War-era Fort Zachary Taylor highlight the journey into the island's past. Visitwww.floridastateparks.org/forttaylor/ and click "Events" or call 305-292-6850.

Feb. 7-8: 21st Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival.
 Marathon. More than 80 artists and craftspeople are to exhibit their work at Marathon Community Park, MM 49 oceanside, in this nationally recognized outdoor fine arts celebration. Renowned marine life artist Wyland is to create an ink painting for live auction, and other attractions include live music and food. The festival is a fundraiser for historic Pigeon Key, a tiny island where Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad workers lived in the early 1900s. Visit www.pigeonkeyartfestival.com or emailpkartfestival@gmail.com.

Feb. 16-22: 31st Annual Winter Star Party.
 Big Pine & the Lower Keys. Approximately 600 astronomers from around the world gather to view southern constellations, comets and stars in the Lower Keys' clear night skies -- virtually the only place in the continental U.S. where they can be viewed. Lectures, programs and workshops round out the event. Visit www.scas.org. 

Feb 19-22: 20th Annual Miami Boat Show Poker Run to Islamorada.
 Islamorada. This annual four-day event features over 100 teams that embark on an escape to the Florida Keys. Many leading powerboat manufacturers take their newest creations on display at the Miami International Boat Show to the water to attend this event, headquartered at the Postcard Inn and Marina. Free general admission is available for powerboat viewing. Visit www.flpowerboat.com or call 954-545-1414. 

Feb. 21-22: Old Island Days Art Festival.
 Key West. The 50th annual juried outdoor fine art festival features oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture, photography and other offerings by more than 100 artists from around the United States and beyond. The event takes place on lower Whitehead Street in historic Old Town. Visit www.keywestartcenter.com/festival.html or call 304-294-1243.

Feb. 27: Garden Walk 2015.
 Key Largo. This unique self-guided tour showcases beautiful private garden properties in the Upper Keys. The event also includes a private garden tea party with live music, artisans, plant sales, original art, refreshments and more. Visit www.gardenclubupperkeys.org/gardenwalk.html or call 305-393-2976.

March 2-31: Tennessee Williams Birthday Celebration.
 Key West. Events celebrate the 104th anniversary of Tennessee Williams' birth and his life in Key West. Planned highlights include screenings of films adapted from Williams' plays, a poetry contest, an artist challenge, a staged reading exploring Williams' bond with his sister Rose and a birthday reception at Key West's Tennessee Williams Center. Visitwww.twkw.org/events.html. 

March 6-7: Sombrero Beach
 Run. Marathon. A comprehensive race format includes a 15k challenge, 10k run and 5k walk/run, all staged at Sombrero Beach, MM 50. Several hundred runners participate in the weekend event organized by the Southernmost Runners Club. A kickoff is set for Friday night with music, awards, raffles, prizes, food and entertainment. Visit www.sombrerobeachrun.com.

March 7: Conch Shell Blowing Contest.
 Key West. An island tradition for 53 years, this unique contest celebrates the historic importance of conch in the Keys and features contestants in several age categories attempting to make "music" with fluted conch shells. Visit www.oirf.org or call 305-294-9501.

March 7: 39th Annual Marathon House & Garden Tour.
 Marathon. Tour beautiful homes and extraordinary gardens in the Marathon area that reflect Keys living. Each home is to be adorned with floral arrangements created by Marathon Garden Club members. Refreshments are to be served at the Garden Club, MM 50 bayside. Visit www.marathongardenclub.org or call 305-743-4971. 

March 14-15: Original Marathon Seafood Festival.
 Marathon. Gourmet delicacies from the waters of the Florida Keys, live music, a kids' play area and an array of vendors highlight this annual weekend event that generally attracts more than 20,000 seafood lovers and families to Marathon Community Park, MM 49 oceanside. Visit www.marathonseafoodfestival.com.

March 28: Miss Gay Southernmost USofA.
 Key West. The Miss Gay Southernmost USofA and Miss Gay USofA Classic are to be the first preliminary pageants to allow contestants to compete in the annual Miss Gay USofA pageant held in Dallas. The showcase of female impersonation starts with a sunset cruise where all can meet contestants, judges and sponsors. Miss Gay Southernmost USofA and Classic pageants are set for Saturday night followed by Sunday and Monday night performances. Visit www.missgaysouthernmost.com or call 305-731-6557. 

March 28-29: Florida Keys Island Fest.
 Islamorada. The 24th annual event features music, art, food and fun. Island Fest hosts a notable art show with 100 artists and crafters, great live music and a "Taste of the Islands" competition where the best Upper Keys restaurants compete for coveted awards. Visitwww.islamoradachamber.com/events.cfm or call 305-664-4503.

April 4: Florida Keys Ocean Festival and Waterfront Craft Show.
 Key West. The sixth annual event features a kids' fishing seminar, touch tanks and live animals, educational activities, a planned art auction, marine-themed games, refreshments, food and local vendors. The show is set to take place at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center on the Truman Waterfront, and celebrates the treasured Keys waters and environment. Visit www.keysoceanfest.org. 

April 13: Taste of Key
 West. Key West. Scores of area restaurants present mouthwatering samples of their cuisine to benefit AIDS Help Inc. The culinary celebration takes place at the Truman Waterfront overlooking Key West Harbor. Visit www.aidshelp.cc or call 305-296-6196. 

April 17-26: 33rd Annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration.
 Key West. A parade dubbed the world's longest, parties, a lighthearted "sea battle," a wacky bed race, a "drag race" and more commemorate the founding of the Conch Republic April 23, 1982, in response to a U.S. Border Patrol roadblock that halted traffic in and out of the Florida Keys. Visit www.conchrepublic.com.

April 18: 34th Annual Seven Mile Bridge Run
. Marathon. A field of 1,500 runners participates in this annual foot race across what is believed to be the longest segmental bridge in the world. Visit www.7mbrun.com or call 305-743-8513.

April 18: Second Annual Cow Key Channel Bridge
 Run. Key West. Feel like running across a bridge in the Florida Keys without waking up early or breaking a sweat? Join participants, some in zany costumes, for the world's only Zero K across one of the shortest bridges in the Keys. The event is free to watch. Visitwww.cowkeybridgerun.com.

April 19: BayJam.
 Islamorada. This music and art festival stars local and guest artists performing on the shores of Florida Bay at the ICE Amphitheater at Founders Park, MM 87. The 21st annual event supports youth arts and innovative arts programs in the Upper Keys. Visit www.keysice.com or call 305-395-6344.

April 30 - May 3: Key West Paddleboard Classic.
 Key West. Presented by Lazy Dog Adventure Tours, the challenge includes a 12-mile Elite Race around the island and a 4-mile open race. Other events include a kick-off registration party, paddleboard clinics and races for kids. Visit www.keywestpaddleboardclassic.com

May 2: Keystock Music Festival.
 Key West. Crowds are expected to gather at Truman Waterfront for a daylong event featuring several musical performances. Keystock is sponsored by Lazy Lakes RV Resort, Homes for Veterans Inc., Southernmost Homes, Howard Livingston and the Mile Marker 24 Band. Concert profits benefit Homes for Veterans Inc. Call 305-292-7729. 

May 6-10: Key West Songwriter's Festival.
 Key West. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the annual showcase of musical magic features a large roster of America's foremost performing songwriters. Dozens of concerts are staged in intimate, audience-friendly, island settings. Visit www.keywestsongwritersfestival.com. 

May 14-17: Kamp Key West.
 Key West. This second annual event is designed for LGBTA outdoor enthusiasts and adventurists who recall the fun and games of summer camp. Attractions include on-the-water subtropical island activities and games for adults. Visit www.kampkeywest.org.

May 14-17: Key Largo Original Music Festival.
 Key Largo. Enjoy the entertainment, food and ambiance of Key Largo. Presented by the Key Largo Merchants Association, the event features on-the-water venues, unique entertainers and local musicians. Visit www.keylargooriginalmusicfest.com or call 305-394-3736.

May 14-17: Key West Air, Land and Sea Poker
 Run. Key West. Fans and aficionados can join a unique motorsports event presented by the Florida Powerboat Club, drawing participants from around the United State to enjoy motoring, boating and flying fun in a subtropical paradise. Cars, boats and motorbikes can be viewed at the Poker Run Village. Visit www.flpowerboat.com/key-west-air-land-sea-poker-run.html or call 954-545-1414. 

May 15-16: 13th Annual Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium.
 Key West. Key West's political history is highlighted in panel discussions, a reception and tours of the Little White House where Truman spent many working vacations during his presidency. The 2015 topic is "America's Greatest Humanitarian Effort -- The Marshall Plan." Visit www.trumansymposium.com or call 305-294-9911.

May 16: Battle in the Bay Dragon Boat Festival.
 Marathon. The waters off pristine Sombrero Beach are to be transformed into a swift racecourse for a day of dragon boat racing with teams of paddlers moving in unison. The festival is free and open to the public. Food, beverages, merchandise and entertainment are to be available shoreside. Visit www.battleinthebaydragonboat.com or call 813-426-3544.

May 28 - June 1: Sunset Celebration Welcomes Tall Ships.
 Key West. Historic sailing ships join the traditional sunset celebration at Mallory Square Dock for a multiday festival of ship tours, sunset and day sails, artisans, performers, music, storytelling and more. Visit www.sunsetcelebration.org or emailTallShipsKeyWest@gmail.com.

June 10-14: Key West Pride.
 Key West. The festival celebrates all of Key West and honors the diversity, openness and freedom in the city that is consistently recognized as one of the world's top gay and lesbian vacation destinations. Events typically include pool and dance parties, comedy and film, a street fair, contests and pageants, a pride parade and more. Visit www.keywestpride.org.

June 13: FKCC Swim Around Key
 West. Key West. The officially sanctioned event is a 12.5-mile swim clockwise around the island of Key West that is open to all age groups. Individual swimmers and relay teams can compete. Visit www.fkccswimaroundkeywest.com or call 305-809-3562.

June 18-21: Africana Festival.
 Key West. Explore music, art, and Key West's Afro-Caribbean culture during a three-day destination retreat focusing on thought, culture and wellness. The festival is to integrate music, art and cultural tourism, exploring Afro-Caribbean culture in Key West. Visitwww.facebook.com/keywestafricanafestival. 

July 3-5: 4th of July Weekend Super Boat International Offshore Race.
 Marathon. Super Boat International brings the tradition of July 4 offshore racing back to Marathon, where high-speed powerboats competed for years under and along the famous Seven Mile Bridge. In addition, an extensive July 4 fireworks show is to be produced off Sombrero Beach Road, MM 50. Visit www.superboat.com or call 305-296-6166.

July 3-5: Key Lime Festival.
 Key West. A wacky Miss Key Lime Pageant, pie-eating and cooking contests, and other tasty temptations await Key West visitors during the third annual Key Lime Festival. A Key Lime Martini and Margarita Sip and Stroll will kickoff the weekend-long event. Visit www.keylimefestival.com.

July 4: Independence Day Fireworks.
 Throughout the Florida Keys. Food, fun and fireworks are on tap in the Florida Keys during the July 4 holiday. Independence Day can be enjoyed all along the island chain with beachside barbecues, picnics, parades and world-class fireworks displays. For individual event details, visit fla-keys.com/calendarofevents. 

July 9-12: Mel Fisher
 Days. Key West. Mel Fisher fans, past and present crewmembers, Fisher family members and treasure-hunting enthusiasts celebrate the anniversary of Fisher's discovery of the shipwrecked 1622 Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Visit www.melfisherdays.com or call 305-296-6534.

July 11: 31st Annual Underwater Music Festival
. Big Pine & the Lower Keys. A quirky concert broadcast underwater for divers, snorkelers and the occasional mermaid emphasizes reef preservation. The submerged songfest is held at Looe Key Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Visitwww.lowerkeyschamber.com/festival.cfm or call 305-872-2411.

July 21-26: Hemingway Days.
 Key West. The 35th annual celebration of the legendary author's work and lifestyle features literary readings, a short story competition, marlin fishing tournament, Sloppy Joe's "Papa" Hemingway Look-Alike Contest and more. Hemingway lived and wrote in Key West during the 1930s. Visitwww.sloppyjoes.com for look-alike events or www.hemingwaydays.net for all other events.

July 25: Hemingway 5k Sunset Run & Paddleboard Race.
 Key West. The oldest ongoing 5k run in Key West, the event is to be held at 7:30 p.m. on a flat, fast course starting at the Southernmost Point in the continental United States. The 3-mile Lazy Dog Paddleboard Race is scheduled as well. Visitwww.keywestspecialevents.com or call 305-240-0727.

Aug. 13-16: Tropical Heat.
 Key West. The Key West Business Guild presents this all-male celebration that typically includes pool and dance parties, on-the-water adventures and more. Visitwww.gaykeywestfl.com/calendar-of-events/. 

Aug. 14-16: Second Annual Mystery Writers' Key West
 Fest. Key West. Fans of mystery fiction can learn how their favorite authors craft tales of murder and mayhem. Presented in part by the Mystery Writers of America, the festival features acclaimed authors sharing insights on intrigue with readers and offers aspiring writers a chance to pitch their plots to editors and e-book publishers. Visitwww.mysterywriterskeywestfest.com or email MichaelHaskins@bellsouth.net. 

Aug. 15: Anything That Floats
 Race. Key Largo. Participants grab their oars and anything that floats to compete in this wacky, family-friendly, on-the-water race of vessels crafted from items found around the house. Visit www.keylargoanythingthatfloatsrace.com.

Aug. 20-23: Upper Keys Reef Crawl.
 Key Largo. See the beautiful reefs and abundant sea life of the Upper Florida Keys at sites from Key Largo to Islamorada. Attendees can enjoy fun, sun and camaraderie as they dive, snorkel, kayak and paddle the amazing reefs along the way. Other attractions include hands-on seminars by the Coral Restoration Foundation and Reef Environmental Education Foundation. Visit www.reefcrawl.com. 

Sept
. 3-7: Key West Brewfest. Key West. More than 150 beers and micro-brews are to be on tap at the sixth annual "tasty" event that benefits the Key West Sunrise Rotary Club of the Conch Republic. Beer tastings, seminars, food, parties, musical rhythms and the Signature Tasting Festival round out the weekend activities. Visit www.keywestbrewfest.com.

Sept. 4-6: Heroes Salute.
 Duck Key. Each fall Hawks Cay Resort hosts an annual Heroes Welcome program to honor military, fire and rescue, law enforcement and medical personnel. Planned attractions include an All-American barbecue, fireworks, heroes tribute and country music concert. Visitwww.hawkscay.com/heroessalute or call 877-484-9342. 

Sept. 10-13: Womenfest.
 Key West. Thousands of singles, couples and groups of women flock to Key West each year for this renowned celebration for lesbians and their friends. Activities generally include dance parties, poolside gatherings, sailing and snorkeling, live music, comedy performances and more. Visitwww.womenfest.com.

Sept. 17-20: Phil Peterson's Key West Poker Run.
 Florida Keys. Motorcycle enthusiasts from around the U.S. travel the Keys' scenic Overseas Highway from mainland Florida to Key West to raise money for charity. Stops are arranged throughout the Keys with a final celebration in Key West. Visit www.petersonsharley.com.

Sept. 19: Islamorada Swim for Alligator Lighthouse.
 Islamorada. In the event's third year, swimmers participate in an 8-mile roundtrip race from Islamorada to the Alligator Lighthouse and back. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Pool in Islamorada, helping provide scholarship opportunities to those in need, and preserve treasured historic lighthouses on Florida's coastal waterways. Visit www.swimalligatorlight.com. 

Sept. 25-26: Conch Scramble "On the Water" Charity Golf Tournament.
 Islamorada. This wacky on-the-water charity golf tournament brings together four-person teams to enjoy a game of nine holes by boat. Participants "drive" biodegradable golf balls toward floating greens (without any sand traps), and proceeds benefit Keys charities. Visit www.conchscramble.com/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1107009.

Oct. 8-11: Key Largo Columbus Regatta.
 Key Largo. Celebrating the anniversary of the discovery of America in 1492, this event focuses on boaters of all kinds with activities at waterfront entertainment hotspots like Gilbert's Resort, Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and the Marriott Key Largo Bay Resort. Saturday includes a Columbus Treasure Hunt Poker Run where boaters seek out hidden treasures from a series of clues. Visit www.flpowerboat.com or call 954-545-1414. 

Oct. 8-11: Southernmost Marathon & Half Marathon.
 Key West. Entrants in the annual challenge follow a 26.2-mile or 13.1-mile route while enjoying views of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and historic Key West landmarks. A full weekend of events is planned around the race. Visit www.somomarathon.com. 

Oct. 15-20: Key West Halloween Half Marathon and 5k
 Run. Key West. Competitors are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes for this Halloween-themed running event. The half marathon and 5k are scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 18. The other event days feature parties at local restaurants and bars. Visitwww.halloweenhalfmarathon.com or email halloweenhalf@exclusivesports.com.

Oct. 21-25: Humphrey Bogart Film Festival.
 Key Largo. The festival celebrates the legendary actor's life and films on the island setting of his classic "Key Largo." Events include screenings of Bogie's classics and other memorable films, a gala ball, tours on the restored African Queen and a panel discussion with the star's son. Visit www.bogartfilmfestival.com.

Oct. 23-24: Goombay Festival.
 Key West. Held in the historic Bahama Village neighborhood, the family-friendly Goombay presents sights, sounds and flavors recalling Key West's Bahamian heritage. Attendees can enjoy island-style food, arts and crafts, nonstop live entertainment and dancing in the streets. Visitwww.bahamavillagegoombay.com. 

Oct. 23 - Nov. 1: 36th Annual Fantasy Fest.
 Key West. This outrageous 10-day costuming and masking celebration features flamboyant masquerade competitions including one for pets, a headdress ball, exuberant promenades, street fairs and a grand parade on Halloween night that stars marching groups, island-style bands and lavish floats. The 2015 festival theme is "All Hallows Intergalactic Freak Show." Visit www.fantasyfest.comor call 305-296-1817.

Oct. 26: Heroes and Villains 5k Run/Walk.
 Key West. Walk, run or fly to the finish line in this annual Key West race. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero or villain. Prizes are awarded for the most creative, best group, scariest and funniest characters. Visit www.themeruns.com/home/heroes-and-villains-5k. 

Nov. 7: Key Largo Bridge
 Run. Key Largo. Enjoy the sunrise where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulf of Mexico while racing over part of the historic 18-Mile Stretch and the Jewfish Creek Bridge at the gateway to the Keys. The race is an outreach of Key Largo Baptist Church. Visit www.keylargobridgerun.com. 

Nov. 8-15: Key West World Championship Powerboat Races.
 Key West. High-speed powerboats continue Key West's longstanding tradition in a challenge described as the Indianapolis 500 of powerboat racing. The course layout provides spectators unmatched close-up views of the action. Visit www.superboat.com or call 305-296-6166.

Nov. 11-15: Key West Film Festival.
 Key West. This fourth annual festival features films that are chosen for their excellence in storytelling and ability to capture Key West's core values of creativity, diversity, sustainability and beauty. Films are screened at various historic and colorful Key West locations. Attractions also include social events with filmmakers, actors and film lovers. Visit www.keywestfilmfestival.com. 

Nov. 27-29: ART! Key
 West! Key West. This annual event comprises three days of artistry throughout historic Old Town Key West, with spotlight events rotating among the island's multiple cultural districts. Highlights include live mural painting, gallery openings, performance art, theater and musical showcases. Visitwww.artskeywest.com. 

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v. 28: Big Pine & the Lower Keys Island Art Festival. Big Pine & the Lower Keys. Highlights of this holiday event include live music by local entertainers, food, exhibits and booths featuring locally produced arts and crafts. Festivities traditionally take place on the grounds of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, MM 31 oceanside. Visit www.lowerkeyschamber.com/art_fair.cfm or call 305-872-2411.

Dec. 3-20: Key West Holiday Fest.
 Key West. Each year a wide range of seasonal celebrations takes place throughout Key West. Events include the lighting of the Harbor Walk of Lights, tours of historic decorated inns, a holiday parade and much more. Visit www.keywestholidayfest.com. 

Dec. 3-6: Hot Pink Holidays.
 Key West. This four-day event is full of seasonal activities as well as special retail opportunities on the island. Organized events include "flash mob shopping sprees" for gifts galore, holiday light tours, a hometown holiday parade experience and Christmas caroling. Visit www.hotpinkholidays.org.

Dec. 4: Florida Keys Holiday Festival.
 Islamorada. This extravaganza traditionally begins with a tree-lighting ceremony at Founders Park, MM 87. Other attractions typically include a holiday parade featuring Santa, a mountain of snow for mitten-clad munchkins, a gift bazaar and a silent auction of ornaments decorated by local artists. Visit www.islamoradachamber.com or call 305-664-4503.

Dec. 5: Key West Triathlon.
 Key West. The Key West Triathlon and Expo expects to host 1,000 participants and some of the sport's best-known triathletes. TRIKW participants are to swim in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, bike along a portion of the Florida Keys' scenic Overseas Highway and run on a fast, flat course beside the Atlantic. Visit www.trikw.com.

Dec. 10-12: Grimal Grove Holiday Chocolate Festival
. Big Pine Key. This weekend extravaganza features chocolate-making workshops, tastings, educational seminars on growing cacao in South Florida, activities for kids, music and a festival of lights showcasing the many rare tropical fruit trees at the grove including cacao.Visit www.growinghopeinitiative.org or call 305-923-6663.

Dec. 12: Florida Keys Holiday Boat Parades.
 Throughout the Florida Keys. Boats ranging from deep-sea cruisers and mega yachts to kayaks and canoes light up the waters of the Florida Keys during holiday boat parades that take place throughout the island chain. Locations typically include Key Largo's Blackwater Sound, Boot Key Harbor and Key Colony Beach in the Middle Keys, the Lower Keys and Key West's Historic Seaport. Visit fla-keys.com/calendarofevents for complete regional event details.

Dec. 31: Key West New Year's Eve Celebrations.
 Key West. The Southernmost City typically celebrates with a "conch shell drop" at Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval St.; the descent of a super-sized red high-heel shoe carrying drag queen Sushi at the Bourbon St. Pub/New Orleans House complex, 724 Duval St.; the lowering of a pirate wench from atop a tall ship's mast at the Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 William St.; and the "splashdown" of a huge replica Key lime wedge into a giant margarita glass at Ocean Key Resort, 0 Duval St. Visitwww.sloppyjoes.com, www.bourbonstpub.com, www.schoonerwharf.com and www.oceankey.com.

Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Fireworks on Blackwater
 Sound. Key Largo. The back bay is the setting for the annual New Year's Eve fireworks extravaganza hosted by Sundowners, Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill, Señor Frijoles, Cactus Jack's, Gus's Grille at the Marriott Key Largo Bay Resort and the Caribbean Club, MMs 103-104. Visitwww.keylargofireworks.com or call 305-451-4502. 


Florida Keys events calendar: fla-keys.com/calendarofevents
Florida Keys visitor information: www.fla-keys.com or 1-800-FLA-KEYS (1-800-352-5397)

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