This week, we welcome Chris Tucker's contribution to the kingofconch.com. Chris's personal blog can be found here. The Conch republic is a society unto itself. Located in the city of Key West, Florida, this micro nation was formed as a simple protest. The Conch Republic seceded from the rest of the United States as a [...]
On a subtropical island where fall and winter daytime temperatures average in the 70s, it’s hard to imagine sandal-clad kids playing in the snow. But that’s the plan for the annual Florida Keys Holiday Festival, taking place from 4-10 p.m. Dec. 5, at Islamorada’s Founders Park, Mile Marker 87 bayside. A 20-ton mountain of actual [...]
That's Right Conch Heads, the Key Largo Pirate Festival returns to the Key Largo this weekend. Beginning Thursday, October 22nd and ending on Sunday, October 25th you can eat, drink and be merry while enjoying this fantastic pirate-themed festival. Complete with local music, food that could kill the most-seasoned sailor and the finest grog in [...]
7 Days and Counting The 2009 Lobster Mini Season starts Wednesday July 29 & 30th. The Conch Republic will be inendated with thousands of Visitors from around the World please remember you are a guest in a foreign country respect are laws, customs and traditions of our tiny country.
Here’s the calendar of events for the 2009 Conch Republic celebrations in Key Largo.(http://www.keylargoconchrepublicdays.com/) Friday April 17th Proclamation of Secession Snappers, MM 94 at 3 pm. Join dignitaries, politicians, & friends, as the Northernmost Territories of the Conch Republic is formed. 852-5956 (more info) Northernmost Territories Flag Raising and Kick-Off Party at Sundowners, 6pm: cabinet [...]