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Author: David Dlugitch

The Studios of Key West TSKW

Posted on July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 by David Dlugitch

The Studios of Key West is a contemporary art center just steps from Duval Street.

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Art Galleries

Ultimate Watersports Package

Posted on April 22, 2021December 2, 2022 by David Dlugitch

  Six-hour trip includes breakfast & lunch, beverages, snorkeling the coral reef, sailing, parasailing, jetskis,

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Key West Travel Guide Is Against Dredging for Cruise Ships

Posted on May 17, 2020May 17, 2020 by David Dlugitch

  There is already too much pressure on our eco-system and quality of life to

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INFOGRAPHIC: Key West’s Glass Ceiling

Posted on May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Few women have broken through the wage disparity with men. Have you ever wondered what

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CAUGHT ON SATELLITE: Key West Cruise Ship Causing HUGE Silt Plume

Posted on May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Cruise ships are already too large for the shallow Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Yet

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Key West Aquarium

Posted on May 5, 2020July 29, 2021 by David Dlugitch

  Learn about Key West’s ocean eco-system and see local fish and invertebrates up close.

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Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory

Posted on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 by David Dlugitch

  Glass atrium alive with colorful butterflies and tropical birds. A walk through here is

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Conch Tour Train

Posted on May 5, 2020July 29, 2021 by David Dlugitch

  City tour that lazily winds its way throughout the historic quarter while pointing out

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Old Town Trolley

Posted on May 5, 2020July 29, 2021 by David Dlugitch

  City tour which permits passengers to disembark at ten locations throughout the historic quarter.

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Key West July 4th Fireworks Cruises

Posted on April 29, 2020July 24, 2021 by David Dlugitch

  Watch the Key West fireworks show from the water, with a choice of boats

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Alan S Maltz Gallery

Posted on April 29, 2020May 7, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Fine-art photographer known for his stunning photos of Florida landscapes and seascapes. Inspired works of

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Art Galleries

Archeo Gallery

Posted on April 29, 2020May 7, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Fine tribal and native artwork from around the world, including handmade rugs, African artifacts, and

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Art Galleries

Honest Works Island Pottery Company

Posted on April 29, 2020May 7, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Pottery studio and gallery featuring the work of talented, local artists. Honest Works Island Pottery

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Art Galleries

Casa Antigua

Posted on April 27, 2020May 5, 2020 by David Dlugitch

  Where Hemingway first stayed in Key West, and where he wrote A Farewell to

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Points of Interest

Wyland’s Whaling Wall

Posted on April 27, 2020May 5, 2020 by David Dlugitch

  Check out the underwater scene painted by famous marine artist Wyland. Marine artists Wyland

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Points of Interest

Southernmost Point Buoy

Posted on April 27, 2020May 5, 2020 by David Dlugitch

  Key West’s most photographed spot marks Key West as the Southernmost Point in the

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Points of Interest

End of US1 – Mile Marker 0

Posted on April 27, 2020May 5, 2020 by David Dlugitch

  Often-photographed road sign marks the beginning/end of US Highway 1 One of the most

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Points of Interest

Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden

Posted on April 27, 2020May 5, 2020 by David Dlugitch

  Lush 8.5 acre garden featuring many species of local plants, flowers, flora, and fauna

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Points of Interest

Key West Photo of the Day: Cuban Tree Frog & Orchid

Posted on April 26, 2020May 17, 2020 by David Dlugitch

A vanda orchid bloom provides a dramatic hammock for one of Key West’s curious creatures,

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Key West Photo of the Day: Sunset Pier’s Selfiemost Point

Posted on April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Sunset’s glow provided a picture-perfect view of Key West harbor and Ocean Key House’s signpost

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Key West Photo of the Day: View from Fort Jefferson, Moat Wall & Turquoise Sea

Posted on April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

A deteriorating brick wall at Fort Jefferson provides an alluring view of the sea Completed

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Key West Photo of the Day: Southernmost Point Marker

Posted on April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

The Southernmost Point marker in Key West is the most popular selfie spot on the

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Key West Photo of the Day: Perfect Beach Day at Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park

Posted on April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

The beach at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park showing off its many hues of blue

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Key West Photo of the Day: Chicken Goes to the Beach

Posted on April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

A photo that is SOOOO Key West: beaches & chickens! Everyone loves a day at

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Key West Photo of the Day: Sunset Key Beach Cottages

Posted on April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

From Navy dredging to luxury development, Sunset Key has today become a tantalizing vista seen

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Key West Photo of the Day: Palm Tree Silhouette at Sunset

Posted on April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

A mango sunset and shadowed palm trees reveal a timeless view of Old Town Key

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Key West Photo of the Day: Stealthy Cat Artist Strikes in Old Town

Posted on April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Cats and art: two of Key West’s favorite characteristics combine in this surreal piece of

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Key West Photo of the Day: Remote Island Beach

Posted on April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

This pristine backcountry beach, a locals favorite, is reached only by boat and is located

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Key West Video of the Day: Boat Trip to Backcountry Beach

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Smooth seas made for a perfect boat ride to an uninhabited offshore island beach With

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Key West Photo of the Day: Glass Bottom Boat Sunset Cruise

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

A world of wonder above and below the sea awaits passengers of the glass bottom

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Key West Photo of the Day: St. Paul’s Church

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

This fourth church structure to be built by the St. Paul’s Episcopal parishioners, is located

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Key West Photo of the Day: Super Moon from White Street Pier

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Seasonal “Super Moon” rises over the eastern end of Key West The moon appeared its

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Key West Photo of the Day: Brown Pelican on the Pier

Posted on April 26, 2020May 20, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Once threatened with extinction from now-banned pesticides in the 1970’s, Brown Pelicans are now abundant

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Key West Photo of the Day: Winter Orchids

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Key West’s tropical climate produces ideal orchid growing conditions – even in winter! Thanks to

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Key West Photo of the Day: Strand Theater

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

With its carnival facade and neon lights, the Strand Theater at 527 Duval Street is

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Key West Photo of the Day: Colorful Key West Bougainvillea

Posted on April 26, 2020May 19, 2020 by David Dlugitch

This intensely-colored hedge of bougainvillea doesn’t wait for spring to start blooming. In Key West,

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Photo of the Day – A Swallowtail Butterfly and Metamorphasis

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

A butterfly in the garden is a good reminder of the metamorphosis of life Swallowtail

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Photo of the Day – Ocean Visibility Clear Enough to “Snorkel” from the Dock

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Take a walk out on the Higgs Beach Pier and see ocean life below your

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Photo of the Day – San Carlos Building on Duval Street

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Historic Key West building, considered the birthplace of the Cuban independence movement, illuminated during sunset

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Photo of the Day – Sandy Turquoise Ocean Flats

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Just north and east of Key West are some of finest bonefish flats. Here, one

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Photo of the Day – 2017 Partial Solar Eclipse in Key West

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Using pinhole technology, the 2017 eclipse provided the ultimate font for remembering the astrological event.

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Photo of the Day – Post Irma, Key West Strong

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

The colorful Strand Theater on Duval Street proudly declares Key West Strong, a testament to

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Photo of the Day – Key West Has Good Beaches

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Does Key West have nice beaches? Yes, indeed! Pictured here is the beach at Fort

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Photo of the Day – Beach Flowers at Sunset

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Stunning sunset photo with colorful beach wildflowers and sailboats in the distance Beachside wildflowers provide

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Photo of the Day – This Couple Knows How to Sunset!

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

As the sun lowers to the horizon and sailboats drift past, a couple takes in

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Photo of the Day – A Most Colorful Sunset Over Key West Harbor

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Brilliant orange, peach, and blue colors are awash during this sunset view of Key West

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Photo of the Day – Blue Heaven, the Night Before Goombay

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Happy Goombay Fest 2018! Petronia Street in Bahama Village is about to host the biggest

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Photo of the Day – Waverunners on a Crystal Blue Sea

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

The nearshore (and reef!) visibility of Key West’s sea has lately been incredible, providing excellent

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Photo of the Day – Sunrise at Key West Smather’s Beach

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Sunrise at a Key West beach, with palm trees silhouetted in the glowing amber of

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REPORT: Parrotfish Now Key to Caribbean Reef Survival

Posted on April 25, 2020 by David Dlugitch

Without action, coral reefs could disappear from Caribbean in 20 years. In a comprehensive report

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  • Watersports Packages
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