October 11 - 18, 2008 One of the most popular events is the Goombay Community Fishing Party. The community and the organizer of this year’s event meet at the Truman Water Front Park at the end of Southard Street and have some good old-fashioned family fun. Everyone meets at the pier with their coolers and [...]
October 17th - 19th, 2008 Costume contests, walk the plank, rum tasting, booty hunt, pirate show, thieves market, underwater poker and more! Visit web site for details on these three days of pirate-themed fun. Contact: Sue Finney (305) 394-3736 http://www.keylargopiratesfest.com/
Alligator Reef is one of the largest reef systems in the Upper Keys. In the 1960s, a study of Alligator Reef found and identified more than 500 species of marine life. The reef arose around a wrecked ship; the USS Alligator built in 1820, which went down in 1825 while on a Navy mission. This [...]
The King of the Conch Republic, has issued the following punishment for 2 Keys residents found poaching over 6,000 Lobsters from the Sovereign Royal Waters of the Conch Republic. David Dreifort and Robert Hammer were sentenced to the following: Conch citizenships were revoked Boat, home and all assets will be seized and sold. The proceeds [...]
If you are looking for schools of fish, Davis Ledge is the place to dive. This reef, located 3 miles east-southeast of Hen and Chickens, Tower attracts large schools of tiny fish reaching numbers in to the thousands. These fish move in unison and are a sight to see. Davis Reef lies within a Sanctuary [...]