Defending The Republic...
From Key to Shining Key!
History of the Conch Republic
Also known as Key West and the Florida Keys, the Conch Republic, like many nations was born from trouble. The trouble started back in the dark days of March 1982, when the U.S. Federal Government placed a Border Patrol Roadblock at the Last Chance Saloon in Florida City. Click on the link below to find out more and learn the battle hymn.
Walk among the butterflies and birds
Home of the 5 toed Cats
Sunsets on the Rooftop of The Studios
Mission and History
Properties and Resources
Self-Guided Tour
See the Best of Key West
Discover the magical world below
Open the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month, free.
Historic Fort Jefferson, once a prison during the Civil War.
Spectacular beach and more
The Strange, Macabre and Unusual Side of Key West at Night
1856 Key West… the era of the wreckers!
Their Mission:
Inspire Faith, Empowering Teens to Unleash their Potential and Enriching the Lives of Older Adults.
My takeaway from living in Key West is that it is a magnet that draws the happiest and most fun-loving, the most adventuresome, the most openminded, and the most successful people anywhere. My observation of the people I have met and the reasons for their success, is summarized in this guide.