The Key West Songwriters festival is the world’s LARGEST event of its kind. The five day music mania begins in early to mid May, with free shows daily as well as some performances requiring reservations. This is THE must do for music junkies! Some of Nashville’s greatest talents made their debuts in Key West!
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Key West's Free (mostly) Songwriters Festival
Apr 25, 2017 9:00:00 AM / by Key West Express posted in Attractions, Activities, Casual, Old-Town, Outdoor, Night Life
Key West Pride - Heat - Women Fest - Summers Hottest Fun
Apr 7, 2017 4:13:53 PM / by Key West Express posted in Insider, Old-Town, Outdoor, Night Life
Summers in Key West get really HOT!!
Three of the best parties
for those looking to spice things up!
Sail down to Key West and celebrate your PRIDE for 5 fantastic days and nights. Bask in Key West's famous laid back style and flair. Party with friends, family or make new acquaintances and discover Key West's unique philosophy of One Human Family, encompassing the entire LGBTQ+ family!
Diners, Drive Ins and Dives - Does Key West
Apr 5, 2017 4:02:10 PM / by Key West Express posted in Casual, Old-Town, Outdoor, Bar & Grill, American Cuisine, Seafood
Roadside diners, vintage drive-ins and out-of-the-way "dives" are enjoying a come-back of hipness. Host Guy Fieri travels the country in search of the best greasy spoons.
Dixie Road House - Cape Coral's Hottest Country Music Club
Apr 3, 2017 3:22:08 PM / by Key West Express posted in Bar, Attractions, Casual, Bar & Grill, Cape Coral, Night Life
Dixie Roadhouse is a fantastic place to go with friends or to make new ones!
If you find yourself visiting Southwest Florida and are looking for fun things to do, you just might want to check out the Dixie Roadhouse. Enjoy country music, live entertainment, a great dance floor and a super charged, high-energy atmosphere, then Dixie is the place for you!
AQUA - Key West - Where the Entertainment's a DRAG Show!!!
Mar 23, 2017 9:00:00 AM / by Key West Express posted in Bar, Attractions, Casual, Upscale Casual, Drag Show, Night Life
AQUA Bar and Nightclub, Key West
A visit to Key West is incomplete without taking in a Drag Show!
Shows at Aqua are fun, sharp, sometimes raunchy and a classic part of the Key West experience. Either grab a seat up by the stage or in the shadows in the rear, you are bound to have a roaring good time. The dynamic, high-energy cast create a fascinating and memorable evening, as they perform to famous tunes and outlandish celebrity impersonations!
Jet Blue Park at Fenway South - Here Come the Boston Red Sox
Mar 15, 2017 5:06:15 PM / by Key West Express posted in Attractions, Outdoor, Sports, Fort Myers
Nothing says America like baseball and baseball at JetBlue Park, is like stepping back in time.
South West Florida's Rum - Wicked Dolphin
Mar 13, 2017 9:00:00 AM / by Key West Express posted in Insider, Attractions, Casual, Rum, Cape Coral, Distillery
Florida, America’s sugar cane capital, has been home to Cape Coral's own Wicked Dolphin Rum since 2012. 100% Florida sugar and local ingredients are used when handcrafting rum in small batches in an American Copper Pot Still (the largest in Florida). Wicked Dolphin Rum is aged in American White Oak Barrels which previously were used for premium Kentucky Bourbon, for anywhere from 3 to 14 years.
Quick Tips for Seminole Casino Immokalee
Mar 9, 2017 12:26:21 PM / by Key West Express posted in Bar, Attractions, Casual, Pool, Resort, Bar & Grill, Upscale Casual
Thrill seekers unite for the magic, excitement, exhilaration and high energy atmosphere. Seminole Casino located in Immokalee, Florida pulses with a dynamic exuberance and electricity!
Top 3 Things to do for Valentine’s Day in Key West
Jan 24, 2017 3:56:08 PM / by Key West Express posted in Luxury, Water Activities, Waterfront, Restaurants, Casual, Old-Town, Formal, Lunch, Upscale Casual, Holiday
4 Fantastic Things to do in Key West for New Years Eve
Dec 28, 2016 3:34:55 PM / by Key West Express posted in Activities, Walking Distance, Beaches, Casual, Old-Town, Outdoor, Drag Show, Events
The party atmosphere is always present in Key West, the ultimate place to ring in the new year. Key West is one of the few cities that is ALWAYS featured on the live national news feeds. There are certainly many reasons for its allure and popularity. First off it’s WARM!!! Imagine welcoming in the new year wearing shorts and flip-flops…. You can’t get any better than that!
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