The Keys are made up of small towns and communities. However, due to the strong economy from our tourist base, the Arts are a primary part of our culture. Most weekends bring festivals and street parties throughout the Keys and especially in Key West. Photography of wildlife here is also great. Check out www.dhphotoart.com
The Florida Keys Council of the Arts does a great job in supporting Art in the Keys http://www.keysarts.com/ Also see the Key West Arts and historical society http://www.kwahs.com/
Music • The Keys Community Concert Band. Susan Bazin 451-4530. • Keys Chamber Orchestra. Call Inga-Lisa Wright, 305-744-0508 • The Key West Pops, Inc. - 305 293-7658, P.O. Box 6206 • Note to musicians-There are about a zillion Tiki bars etc, that have live music. The times range from the afternoon through the evening. The pay is generally better than you'll find working in a regular club in the rest of the country. In addition to that most outdoor venues shut their nusic down about 11-so the hours are shorter.
Museums and Culture • Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum - 305 294-1136, 907 Whitehead St., Key West FL • Flagler's Station Historeum®-901 Caroline St., 1-305-295-3562. • Key West East Martello Museum - 305 296-3913, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd. • Key West Lighthouse Museum - 305 294-0012, 938 Whitehead Street • Key West Museum of Art & History - 305 295-6616 • Key West Shipwreck Historeum - 305 292-8990, 1 Whitehead Street • Little White House Museum - 305 294-9911 • Lofton B. Sands African Bahamian Museum - 305 293-9692, • Wrecker's Museum - 322 Duval St., 294-9502.
Theater/dance • Middle Florida Keys • Marathon Community Theatre, 5101 O/S Hwy.....305 743-0994 • Key West Theatre • Island Opera Theatre.....305 296-1520 • Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St (Rear).....305 296-9911 • Waterfront Playhouse, Mallory Square.....305 294-5015
Art Galleries/ Visual Arts • Over 90 galleries throughout the Keys • Note to Artists; regardless of the medium, ther is a place for you in the Keys. The Keys strongly support resident artists.
Writers groups in all genres (from screenwriting to novels) are spread throughout the Keys. There is definitely a reason so many world class writers and Play-rights have made and do make the Keys their home. Especially Key West.(“Ernest Hemingway” ) The musician and actor community here is strong.
In conclusion, the arts community in the keys is strong and will even grow stronger. If you like the arts and a small community with lots of outdoor opportunities, The Florida Keys could be just your place.
Wouldn’t it be nice to vacation here and not have to leave?
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Bank-Owned 3/1.5 CBS home waiting for your personal touch. Home sits on a 6615sf lot and is close to schools and shopping. Directions: Overseas Hwy South to Light at Coral Shores High School. Take right at light. Property is on the corner of Woods Ave. and Gardenia St. and faces Woods Ave.
Adorable OLD TOWN KEY WEST condo in Perfect condition, just 3 blocks from Duval. Transient rental licensed unit makes this the best priced Condo/hotel room in Key West! Owner can manage themselves OR put in vacation rental program. Rents for $89/night. Low $291 monthly fee includes utilities! Future rental bookings will convey to Buyer. Short sale transaction subject to lender approval.
Short Sale. Build your dream home here. Columns in place. Permit for a 3/2 26x46 Key West Style Home. Located at the end of a street with a semi-private fenced location. New homes in the area. Boat ramp neary by. Directions: State Rd. 4 A to Helen Ave. Go to the end. Lot is on the left side of the road.
This Spacious all concrete home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large laundry room and a large screened porch in the rear with a custom wood wet bar. The back yard is fenced for your four legged friends + includes several storage sheds and a working jacuzzi! The Home-Owners park includes an ocean side boat ramp! All located in an X-flood zone. No Flood insurance required here. Directions: Turn ocean side at m.m.104(Ave.B) then turn left onto 2nd road which is the second turn.
Oceanside solid concrete home in a no flood zone extensive brick pavers, professional tropical landscaping located in best water access neighborood, Largo Sound Village! Tiled throughout, big open floor plan with eat in bar, inside utility room and more. Private homeowners park and boat ramp give you instant ocean and bay access. Mile marker 104. Fast commute to Miami. Directions: Mile Marker 104 turn off US 1 just south of Caribbean Club, turn towards ocean on Avenue B, then right on 2nd Terrace. Home on left, sign on property.546715 Residential Active $299,000
Two bedroom two bathroom handyman special. Previous owner was in the process of remodeling. One bathroom torn up. Good inspection needed. Good opprotunity for someone. Directions: Turn South off of US#1 at 95th Street Ocean. Its on the left about half way down the street.
Beautiful corner lot on prestigious Duck Key. Partially cleared. Located in area of fine homes. ''Bring All Offers''. Directions: At MM 61.5 turn onto Duck Key Drive. Over Truman Bridge, turn left on Indies Drive, North. Turn right on Nassau Street. Look for sign on corner of Nassau and Bahama Dr, North.
Florida Keys Outdoors and Recreational Opportunities
Miles of oceanfront and Gulf front access await you in the Keys. Recreational opportunities in the outdoors are the most important assets of the Keys. The fishing and boating here is incredible-both in the Ocean and the back-country (the Gulf). There is something to catch year round and our weather lets you do it. If you like the water, this is the place Recreational Opportunities: • 47 Marinas • 13 Parks, • 3 Golf Courses • 10 Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks • 13 public Tennis Courts • 18 Boat Ramps • • To see a complete list of parks and recreational opportunities see • the sites below
Things to do outdoors: • Fishing-saltwater, freshwater-Ocean, lakes and the Everglades • Boating-Ocean, Gulf or Bay • Diving • Hiking • Tennis • Bike riding • Birding • Photography and Wildlife watching • Kayaking—canoes-there are good rental locations and lots of places to launch. • Air boating into the Everglades • Windsurfing the flats
Other places to visit. • Audubon House- original Audubon engravings (not Audubon's residence) • Conch Tour Train- • Curry Mansion Inn - 305 294-5349 511 Caroline Street, Key West FL 33040 • Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum - 305 294-1136, 907 Whitehead St., Key West FL • Flagler's Station Historeum®-901 Caroline St., 1-305-295-3562. • Haitian Art Co. - 305 296-8932, 600 Francis St., Key West FL 33040 • Heritage House Museum - 305 296-3573, 410 Caroline Street, Key West FL 33040 • Historic Seaport at Key West Bight. • Key West Aquarium - 1 Whitehead St., Mallory Market • Key West East Martello Museum - 305 296-3913, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd. • Key West Lighthouse Museum - 305 294-0012, 938 Whitehead Street • Key West Museum of Art & History - 305 295-6616 • Custom House - 281 Front Street, Key West FL 33040 • Key West Shipwreck Historeum - 305 292-8990, 1 Whitehead Street • Little White House Museum - 305 294-9911 • Wrecker's Museum - 322 Duval St., 294-9502. Built in 1829. This is Key West's oldest house.
Pro Sports • A 2-3 hour drive to Miami: • Florida Marlins • 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Pro Player Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 · 305-626-7400 • Miami Dolphins • 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Pro Player Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 · 305-620-2578 • Miami Heat • 601 Biscayne Blvd, American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL 33132-1801 · 786-777-432
Ellen Alderman Coldwell Banker Schmitt KEY LARGO 100430 Overseas Highway, Suite 100 Key Largo, FL 33037 Office - (305) 453-7548 Office fax - (305) 451-1220 Cell - (305) 942-4402 Email
The Florida Keys demand good healthcare facilities. Although the total population is less than 90,000, due to the influx of tourists, good healthcare has to be available. In addition Miami and its world class Baptist hospital and all the other facilities, is just hours away. Healthcare Facilities in the Keys:
* Hospitals, 4 * Assisted living, 3 * Health Care clinics, 8 * Skilled Nursing facility, 3
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