Q3 in the Florida Keys: Sargassum Who?
Summer in the Florida Keys has been packed with awards, island events, community giving, sandbar days, trivia nights, and plenty to look forward to next season.
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Stories, tips, and local insights from the Florida Keys. Written by locals who live and breathe island life.
Summer in the Florida Keys has been packed with awards, island events, community giving, sandbar days, trivia nights, and plenty to look forward to next season.
America turns 250, divers get a concert on the reef, 200 Hemingways take over Duval, and lobster mini-season turns the boat ramps into a war zone. July, explained by locals.
Pride Week, divers replanting the reef, a 12.5-mile swim around Key West, and a daily appointment with a 3pm thunderstorm. June in the Keys, the local way.
The snowbirds are gone, the water is 80 degrees, and the world's biggest songwriter festival takes over Key West. May is quietly the locals' favorite month. Here is why.
One weekend we run over the Seven Mile Bridge, the next we declare independence from the United States. April is peak Keys weird in the best way. Your local guide.
Fifty years of the Marathon Seafood Festival, homemade boats in Islamorada, and your final month for fresh lobster. March is stacked. Here is the local rundown.
Peak season is in full swing, the stone crab is at its best, and the one seafood festival run by actual fishermen lands in Key West this month. Here is your local's plan for February 2026.
If you aren’t from here, you probably think the Florida Keys are a one-season wonder. You see the postcard: a palm tree, a frozen drink, and a sun that never […]
Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year—Florida Keys style. While the rest of the country is digging out of snowbanks, we’re out here deciding whether to wear our […]
If you woke up this morning and felt that slight, crisp edge to the breeze, you know exactly what I’m talking about. The “Big Humidity” has finally packed its bags, […]
If you’re down here in the Middle Keys and you ask a local where to go for “the view,” we aren’t going to point you toward Mallory Square. Don’t get […]
September in the Keys: Slower, Sunnier, and a Whole Lot of Fun September is called the “slow season” in the Florida Keys, but that’s just code for extra elbow room. […]
Happy Mini-Season Eve! Well, sorta… it starts at 12:01 a.m. July 30 and wraps up at midnight on July 31. That’s today, so consider this your final boarding call! Grab your gear, […]
Planning a vacation to the Florida Keys with your dog? You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. With its breezy vibes, walkable towns, and open-air cafés, the Keys are […]
When you think of the Florida Keys, visions of turquoise water, swaying palms, and a tropical escape come to mind. But if your dream island getaway includes endless stretches of […]
If our first post was called the “Welcome to the neighborhood” wave, this one would be called the “Come sit on the porch and catch up” kind of vibe. 🌴 […]
There’s the way tourists see the Keys… and then there’s the way we live it. Welcome to Local Keys Guide directory! your go-to spot for exploring the Florida Keys like […]