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The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center shows free environmental films every Sunday afternoon.

The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center shows free environmental films every Sunday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center

Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center Environmental Film Series, Key West, FL

January 22-March 25, 2012

by Emily Farrington Smith | January 16, 2012

For vacationers passionate about the environment, Key West, FL, is hands down the best place for you to travel. The city prides itself on maintaining its pristine waters and lush flora and fauna. The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is doing its fair share as well by providing the public with native plants and animals in an effort to increase awareness and appreciation of the need to protect and conserve the ecosystem of South …


Yoga on the Beach in Key West is a great outdoor winter activity

Yoga on the Beach in Key West is a great outdoor winter activity

Photo by Yoga on the Beach

Yoga on the Beach, Key West, FL

A great outdoor winter activity

by Emily Farrington Smith | January 03, 2012

Is there a better way to start your day than with relaxing Yoga on the Beach? Probably not. That’s why this daily event is such a popular Key West attraction. In two locations across town, every morning from 8:15am until 9:45am, you can take in the sights and sounds of the beach, while gaining inner peace and strength.

Classes are held at Southernmost and Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. The …


Louie's Backyard in Key West, FL, has been described as a slice of heaven.

Louie's Backyard in Key West, FL, has been described as a slice of heaven.

Photo courtesy of Louie’s Backyard

Louie’s Backyard, Key West, FL

The most lovely dinner you'll ever have

by Emily Farrington Smith | December 18, 2011

Louie’s Backyard in Key West, FL is just that: a backyard restaurant with incredible views and even better food. Here’s a bit of history…

In 1971, Louie Signorelli’s oceanfront Victorian home was renovated and transformed into Louie’s Backyard. Originally, it only seated 12 people and had a single waiter. It was renovated in 1983 and transformed into the restaurant as you see it today. The renovation, which honored the building’s historical integrity, …


Harbor Walk of Lights in Key West, FL, is a holiday tradition.

Harbor Walk of Lights in Key West, FL, is a holiday tradition.

Photo courtesy of Key West Bight Preservation Association

2011 Harbor Walk of Lights, Key West, FL

A festive event for the whole family

by Emily Farrington Smith | December 04, 2011

For the 6th year, the Key West Harbor Walk along the Historic Seaport will be decked out for the holiday season.

Some of the displays available range from nautical holiday displays on boats in the harbor, a “mega-garland” wrapped around the K.W. Ferry Terminal, and even a special underwater light display. The underwater display is new this year and adds a lot to the effect.

At each plaza along the Harbor Walk of …


Nancy's Secret Garden in Key West, FL, is the perfect spot to propose to your sweetie.

Nancy's Secret Garden in Key West, FL, is the perfect spot to propose to your sweetie.

Photo courtesy of Nancy Forrester

Nancy’s Secret Garden, Key West, FL

Beauty with a purpose

by Emily Farrington Smith | November 21, 2011

Nancy’s Secret Garden in Key West, Florida, is just that: a woman’s quest to save the last wooded acre of undeveloped land in the heart of old town Key West, and she has done it beautifully. Open to the public daily from 10am-5pm with $10 a person admission, Nancy’s Secret Garden is an oasis of life and beauty.

Her personal philosophy is to keep Earth green and cool and to protect its …


Fort Taylor in Key West, FL is the southernmost Civil War era fortress.

Fort Taylor in Key West, FL is the southernmost Civil War era fortress.

Photo courtesy of Fort Taylor

Fort Taylor, Key West, FL

The southernmost Civil War fortress

by Emily Farrington Smith | November 07, 2011

Fort Taylor, Florida was one of the most important fortresses of its time. Originally positioned 1200 feet off the shores from KeyWest, it was built as part of the Third System of fortifications to defend Key West Harbor. Construction of the fort began in 1845 and was named for President Zachary Taylor.

The Friends of Fort Taylor is a non-profit organization comprised of people who have an avid interest in …






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