Keys Hurricane Evacuations
8/17/08 PATRICK FARRELL / MIAMI HERALD Residents and tourists evacuate the Florida Keys through Florida City after a hurricane watch has been posted in anticipation of Tropical Storm Fay...w/ David Ovalle story...

Keys Hurricane Evacuations

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 with a peak period from early August through the end of September. Hurricanes are most likely to impact the keys…

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Outdoor Recipes

There are certain foods that pair well with the great outdoors.The average camper's default will be burgers on the grill. Burgers are predictable and universally accepted, but if you're looking to wow your guests...read on.…

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Campsite Cooking

When you're camping, the cookout is THE THING. Nobody's got an appointment to run off to, there's no TV, no WIFI. This is it - so you'll want to get…

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Snorkeling

The Reef Roamer and the Quicksilver snorkeling catamarans are family-owned and operated. They are located at the Key Largo Resorts and Marina (MM100). Just a short ride south from Miami,…

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Key West Hotels/Motels

24 NORTH HOTEL 3820 North Roosevelt Blvd Key West, Florida 33040 305-320-0940 www.www.24northhotel.com ALBURY COURT HOTEL 1030 Eaton Street Key West, Florida 33040 800- 549-4430 www.http://www.reservations.com/hotel/albury-court ALEXANDER PALMS COURT 715…

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Marathon Hotels/Motels

BANANA BAY RESORT AND MARINA4590 Overseas HighwayMarathon, Florida 33050(305)743-3500www.bhotelsandresorts.comhttp://www.bhotelsandresorts.comBAYVIEW INN3 North Conch AvenueConch Key, Florida 33050305-289-1525www.bayviewinn.comCAPTAIN PIP'S HIDEAWAY1410 Overseas HighwayMarathon, Florida 33050www.captainpips.comCOCOPLUM BEACH AND TENNIS RESORT109 Coco PlumMarathon, Florida 33050(305)…

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Tavernier/Islamorada Hotels/Motels

PELICAN COVE RESORT84457 Overseas HighwayIslamorada, Florida(305) 664-4435www.pelicancovehotel.comPINES AND PALMS RESORT80401 Old Highway,Islamorada, Florida(305) 664-4343www.pinesandpalms.comPOSTCARD INN RESORT84001 OverseasHighwayIslamorada, Florida(305) 664-2321www.holidayisle.comRAGGED EDGE RESORT AND MARINA243 Treasure Harbor DriveIslamorada, Florida 33036(800) 436-2023SUNSET INN82200…

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Key West Restaurants

Key Plaza Creperie1105 Key Plaza(305) 517-6032www.keyplazacreperieA European style restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Specializing in crepes, both savory and sweet, breakfast staples, salads and Panini.Bien Caribbean Latin100 Eaton StreetKey West,…

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Fishing Tournaments

February 2 – 4 The Swamp Guides Ball This All-release tournament offers fishing for bonefish, redfish and snook in the shallows of the Florida Keys and the saltwater fringes of…

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Boating Safety

  Navigating the Florida keys shallow waters can be challenging for even the most experienced boaters. Learn to boat safely to avoid damaging the delicate ecosystem, and your boat. Avoid…

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How To Filet A Fish

Fileting a Fish in 5 easy Steps. Fileting fish takes considerable skill, lots of practice and a good knife. You can purchase a good filet knife at a restaurant supply…

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Campgrounds And RV Parks

If you are looking for a campground or RV park, the Florida keys have some great ones. Here's a directory listing the parks and their amenities. JOHN PENNEKAMP STATE PARK…

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Robbie’s Islamorada

  Robbie's is THE place to take your kids.  It is a keys tradition. They are famous for their docks where visitors can feed the giant Tarpons. There is a…

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Be Kind To The Keys – Be A Good Guest

The Florida Keys are magnificent, and truly a national treasure, but they are small, and fragile with a unique ecosystem, that can be gravely impacted by tourism. These tiny islands attract visitors…

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Lobster Mini Season

  The 2018 mini lobster season like all lobster mini seasons is always the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. Next year the mini season falls on July 25th…

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