Archive for September, 2010

  • Invasion of the Lionfish

    Invasion of the Lionfish

    The Lionfish is a spectacular-looking exotic fish from the Indo-Pacific region of the world, popular with people who own tropical fish tanks.  Unfortunately, lionfish have been showing up in Florida Keys waters in droves, after having been released from captivity in private homes.  There is no known predator, so the lionfish population has ballooned such [...]

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  • Key West Poker Run 2010

    Key West Poker Run 2010

    Some photos from the the Poker run 2010.

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  • Another Lazy Day at Higgs Beach

    Another Lazy Day at Higgs Beach

    Higgs Beach has it all…you can park right next to the beach and set yourself on the sand within yards of your car.  It’s hassle-free, and free.  And now, thanks to a local citizens’ brigade and cooperation with the Key West police, it’s rather bum-free as well.  Higgs Beach i nKey West has undergone a [...]

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  • Key West Chickens

    Key West Chickens

    Like them or not, Key West chickens are a part of life here, whether you hate them for waking you up in the wee hours, or you love them for their beautiful feathers.  They can be found in almost any large parking lot pecking away at pebble patches or roosting under bushes.  They’re most common [...]

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  • Womanfest 2010

    Womanfest 2010

    Post-Labor Day in Key West is when restaurants close up shop for a while, and owners take their yearly break from life in the Southernmost City.  It’s the start of the off peak season, but not for those who come to town for Womanfest 2010.  Each year in September, a week long celebration of Women [...]

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  • White Street Pier

    White Street Pier

    At the southern end of White Street, there’s a long pier that’s good for getting a fresh perspective on Key West.  You can often find people trying their luck at fishing from White Street Pier, but they don’t usually seem to have much luck.  Since the pier is right at the edge of Higgs Beach, [...]

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