I think it is important to have things planned that you are looking forward to doing. For some people it is Fantasy Fest (happening now, photos likely next week), although that is not on my “looking forward to” list, even though it can be lots of fun.
It is 2012 and the year of the A-Conch-Alypse, at least in Key West. Fantasy Fest kicks off tonight with the Coronation Ball and the announcement of the King and Queen. We are supporting Mar-Key for King. Goombay Festival is also this weekend with a street fair and music all […]
Did you think that just because I am a food and wine obsessed nut that I was talking about bulimia today? I hope not. That is far too serious a subject for me. I am talking about my closet. I spend a lot of time helping other people get rid of things, […]
Another weekend gone way too quickly. It seems to go especially fast when you are busy every second of the day. This weekend was no exception, as 3 Loud Women took the stage at the Festival of Chocolate in front of a large crowd.
I have to admit when I go to restaurants owned by “celebrity chefs” I am usually a little skeptical. There is a lot of hype, and it is supposed to be good, but will it? The “celebrity chef” is not usually in the kitchen, so it is a matter of how […]
The onset of winter in most places brings dread, cold, dreariness and snow. Not so in Florida. The onset of winter is also the beginning of festivals, happenings and events for months to come. You know how I love the Key West Food and Wine Festival, and there will be […]
It is Event Week here at Chez Florida Keys Girl. This week I am talking about three upcoming, mainland Florida events. Each one should prove to be fantastic. Up first, this Friday, October 12 from 9AM – 12PM is Loud Business, Loud Life, a Lifestyle Event at IKEA Sunrise.
I know you have been on the edge of your seat since Wednesday waiting for the first 25 Reasons Why I Love Key West. Wait no longer, my friends. Here you go, in no particular order: 1. Because it really is a small town and you see people you know […]
There are so many great things about life in Key West. I will come up with an entire list soon, but in the meantime, I will share one of the things that I love. It often feels like a very small town.
There is a whole lot of construction right now on North Roosevelt Boulevard, the main road into and out of the city, as well as the main shopping corridor for anybody who lives in paradise. This project – redoing the road and rebuilding the sea wall – is supposed to […]