The Florida Keys Blog

Nov 17, Join the "Rum Runners" !

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:12:24 GMT

The Rum Runners newlwtter bringing you informative travel articles of the Florida Keys!

Nov 17, Key West Beaches North to Key Largo

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:59:00 GMT

Your guide to the Florida Keys and Key West beaches!

Nov 17, The No Name Pub

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:47:50 GMT

Great times and food await you at the No Name Pub!

Nov 17, The No Name Pub!

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:11:44 GMT

Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar.
- Drew Carey

This past weekend we found ourselves with cabin fever on the first cold snap of the season (68 degrees). So we bundled up in our levis (took sweat-shirts just in case) and drove down to Big Pine Key.

The ride along the Overseas Highway was beautiful and once on Big Pine, we stopped by one of our favorite haunts to eat. The No Name Pub. The oldest pub on the Key, this place is the perfect place to stop, take a break, and get yourself a great meal. The beer is ice cold and you are welcome the second you walk through the door!

Although the pub is famous for it's pizzas, Ju and Amber split a shrimp basket and I went for the charbroiled angus burger. All excellent as always. I don't know why I get stuck in a rut for burgers. It's like I'm on a quest for the best! Well, I can tell you this. If this place doesn't have the best burger going, you can't tell the difference.

The ambiance is great. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you belong. The truth is you do. If you are looking for a special place, this is it. You don't need to dress up to dine here. With a down home touch and some backwoods thrown in, this is definitely my kind of place and truly a`locals favorite!

Just a word of "Warning". The Pub is located in the National Keys Deer Sanctuary. The deer are all over the place so please be careful when driving to and from.

Watch for the upcoming "Rum Runners"!

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Nov 16, The Florida Keys, Your Personal Guide to Vacations in Paradise

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:18:41 GMT

Here's hoping your Florida Keys Vacation will be enhanced by our personal experiences. The Florida Keys Paradise is second only to the people who live there.

Nov 10, Diving In The Florida Keys

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:27:18 GMT

If you love to scuba dive, then diving in the Florida Keys offers you great diving adventures from Key Biscayne National Park to the Dry Tortugas!

Nov 10, Florida Keys Activities and Events

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:53:30 GMT

Information on Florida Keys Activities and Upcoming Events!

Oct 6, Florida Keys RV Camping!

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:25:49 GMT

Florida Keys RV camping, campgrounds and tips for RVing the "Keys"!

Oct 6, Harry Harris Park

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:49:55 GMT

Harry Harris Park is an excellent place to bring your family!

Sep 22, Mark Your Calendars!

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:11:12 GMT

There is still alot to do in September! Mark your calendars and catch these upcoming events:

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

Marathon International Bonefish Tournament
September 25 to September 28

Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere are to stalk the ghost of the flats in this all-release spin and fly event.

Call: (305) 743-9424 or Email: lndzylass@aol.com

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

Florida Keys Birding & Wildlife Festival
September 26 to September 28

The peak of the fall birding season, this event includes presentations,field trips focusing on education and conservation as they relate to Keys birds and wildlife, and an environmental fair.

Contact: (305) 872-0774.

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

National Public Lands Day at Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks
September 27 to September 28

Come enjoy the beauty, culture, and history of our country exemplified in these two unique and beautiful national parks. FREE admission for the weekend, special programs also conducted in Spanish in celebration of National Hispanic week.

Contact: Linda Friar 305-242-7714

Sep 21, Ultra Light Backpacking and More Florida Keys Resources!

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:33:01 GMT

From ultra light backpacking supplies to RV tips, you will find the resources you need right here!

Sep 5, Contact Us

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:05:34 GMT

Sep 1, Florida Keys News and General Information Articles

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:22:40 GMT

Florida Keys news, information, and articles of interest on the many things to do in the "Keys"!

Sep 1, The Spiegel Grove, an Excellent Morning!

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:27:35 GMT

The Spiegel Grove, one diver's story of an early morning visit!

Aug 26, Other Travel Resources and Destinations

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:16:29 GMT

A List of our Favorite Travel Resources!

Aug 23, Flats Boats and Professional guides, Your Key to Skinny Water Success!

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:16:05 GMT

Flats boats and professional guides are available for hunting the flats and back-country sport fish!

Aug 18, Fay is Coming!

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:34:01 GMT

Getting Ready for Fay!

Last chance to button up!
Fay is now north of Cuba and on it's way north. We have spent the last couple of days getting ready and helping our kids get locked down in Key Largo. The northern-most bands of Fay are hitting the upper Keys and Homestead area now (Monday, 8-18-08, 9:10 am ). The projected path keeps Fay to the center and west of center of the state. So, to all of our Florida family and friends from Key West north, Good Luck and stay safe. Maybe we will just get a lot of much needed rain and very little of the not needed blow! We'll keep our fingers crossed. To follow Fay's path, Click Here!

Aug 12, Cafe Las Brisas, oh yea!

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:33:37 GMT

We had lunch at the "Cafe Las Brisas" on Sunday. If you haven't tried it, try it. Brad makes some of the best sandwiches in the "Keys".

I had a skirt steak sandwich that was better than great! The gals had their old standby, turkey sandwiches. The meals are huge so you can usually get 2 meals out of one sandwich.

We highly recommend you try this place out. Just relax and watch the boats go by while you experience an excellent meal. You can find the "Cafe Las Brisas" hiding out under the Tavernier Creek bridge.

Two thumbs up Brad!

Aug 5, Our Favorite Key West Restaurants!

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:56:46 GMT

Starting with Key West Restaurants and heading north, here are a few of our favorite places to eat!

Aug 3, Wreckfest 2008

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:23:58 GMT

August 02 to August 10

Key Largo is the perfect venue for advanced open water divers through "wreckaholics" who just can't get enough! Nine days of wreck diving plus a packed roster of topside activities.

More Info Right Here!

Contact Chris Brown at (305) 451-3252
or Email Chris

Jul 30, Mini Season!

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:43:23 GMT

Mini Lobster Season is Here!

July 30th - July 31st

It's that time! It's going to be crazy out there so make sure you play it safe. Lots of boats, lots of divers, and lots of fun! Make sure you've got all your safety equipment, they'll be checking everybody. Have a great time, catch lots of "bugs", but most importantly, be careful! For the rules, regulations and limits, click below.

Regular Spiny Lobster Season for 2008 is August 6 March 31

More Information!

Jul 26, Learn Basic Photography to Improve your Vacation Scrapbook!

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:27:39 GMT

Learn basic photography and document your next vacation and your future world travels!

Jul 23, Wreckfest 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:31:17 GMT

Wreckfest 2008

August 02 to August 10

Key Largo is the perfect venue for advanced open water divers through "wreckaholics" who just can't get enough! Nine days of wreck diving plus a packed roster of topside activities.

More Info Right Here!

Jul 14, Scuba Safety and Scuba Diving Tips!

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:15:07 GMT

Great tips on scuba safety for all scuba divers!

Jul 12,
More Fun In Key Largo!

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:54:45 GMT

FOR ALL YOU FOOD & WINE LOVERS!
9 Days of Funfilled Events!

If you are looking for a reason to come to Key Largo around the 1st of August, here's one for you! The 2008 "KEY LARGO FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL"! Events will include pairing classes, cooking demonstrations, 30 wine tasting events, cook book signings, art and wine shows, and much, much more! For more information, Check it out!

We hope to see you there!
August 1st thru the 9th!

Jul 11, 17th GREAT ANNUAL FISH COUNT

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:10:36 GMT

July 19th in Key Largo

The Great Annual Fish Count is an international eco-event where volunteer divers and snorkelers assist in identifying and documenting fish diversity and population trends. A fish identification class with Joe Cavanaugh, director of field operations for REEF, is scheduled at Horizon Divers. Class is free.

Contact: REEF headquarters at (305) 852-0030, ext. 1

Jul 7, Link to Us!

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:37:13 GMT
Here is where you can link to us and the Florida Keys Guide.

Jul 6, Annual Hemingway Days Celebration!

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:19:07 GMT
July 15th through the 20th, Key west will be celebrating Pulitzer Prize winning author Ernest Hemingway. Being a renowned author and avid big game fisherman, Hemingway left his mark on Key West. This week long celebration has many events for all Hemingway lovers, (and look-a-likes). For more information, click here.

Jul 4, Happy 4th of July!

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:11:13 GMT
Here's wishing everyone an excellent and safe 4th of July weekend! We would also like to extend a special "Thank You" to our armed forces around the world. Thank You and May God Bless You All! - J&J

Jun 9, Vacation Safety Tips!

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:19:37 GMT
Here is a list of vacation safety tips you can utilize to help insure an funfilled and stress free vacation!

Jun 9, Congratulations on the Susan G. Komen Fund Raiser!

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:46:16 GMT

Over the past weekend, Julia Champion and Amber Castillo held a garage sale in Key Largo to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation for cancer research.

With the help of many local residents and "Anna" (family from Weston), it turned out to be a great success!

Julia and Amber will be walking the Breast Cancer 3 Day in October later this year in Tampa. They will be joined by the rest of their team from Idaho. The teams name, "Snowballs to Coconuts". They will be walking 20 miles a day, 3 consecutive days for a total of 60 miles. The team needs to raise $8800 before the 3 Day Walk later this year.

The girls would like to thank everyone who stopped by and made purchases and donations and a special thanks to all of you who donated articles to sell at the event!

If you would like more information on team "Snowballs to Coconuts" or would like to help their cause, e-mail the girls through our "Contact Us!" link on the nav-bar.

The Florida Keys Blog

Nov 17, Join the "Rum Runners" !

Nov 17, Key West Beaches North to Key Largo

Nov 17, The No Name Pub

Nov 17, The No Name Pub!

Nov 16, The Florida Keys, Your Personal Guide to Vacations in Paradise

Nov 10, Diving In The Florida Keys

Nov 10, Florida Keys Activities and Events

Oct 6, Florida Keys RV Camping!

Oct 6, Harry Harris Park

Sep 22, Mark Your Calendars!

Sep 21, Ultra Light Backpacking and More Florida Keys Resources!

Sep 5, Contact Us

Sep 1, Florida Keys News and General Information Articles

Sep 1, The Spiegel Grove, an Excellent Morning!

Aug 26, Other Travel Resources and Destinations

Aug 23, Flats Boats and Professional guides, Your Key to Skinny Water Success!

Aug 18, Fay is Coming!

Aug 12, Cafe Las Brisas, oh yea!

Aug 5, Our Favorite Key West Restaurants!

Aug 3, Wreckfest 2008

Jul 30, Mini Season!

Mini Lobster Season is Here!

Jul 26, Learn Basic Photography to Improve your Vacation Scrapbook!

Jul 23, Wreckfest 2008

Wreckfest 2008

Jul 14, Scuba Safety and Scuba Diving Tips!

Jul 12, More Fun In Key Largo!

Jul 11, 17th GREAT ANNUAL FISH COUNT

Jul 7, Link to Us!

Jul 6, Annual Hemingway Days Celebration!

Jul 4, Happy 4th of July!

Jun 9, Vacation Safety Tips!

Jun 9, Congratulations on the Susan G. Komen Fund Raiser!

Jul 12,
More Fun In Key Largo!