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New $330 Million Road to Keys Open
A $330 million Florida Department of Transportation road project that rebuilt an 18-mile section of U.S. 1 connecting the South Florida mainland with the Florida Keys is complete, heralding a new and safer "18-Mile Stretch." Read the driving details here.
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ARTS & CULTURE
Now in its 43rd year, the Florida Keys Concert Association is to kick off its 2012 season in January with a slate of rich musical performances. Click here for a performance preview.
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DIVING
Divers interested in aiding in reef restoration can join marine scientists with Key Largo's nonprofit Coral Restoration Foundation in an ongoing mission to preserve the coral reefs of the Florida Keys. Dive into the details here.
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FISHING
Women can land new angling skills and embark on first-ever fishing trips at the award-winning "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" weekend seminar slated 11-13 November. To reel in more information, click here.
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"PROFILES IN PARADISE"
A replica sailfish helped inspire Pasta Pantaleo's creative career and journey from Coney Island to the Florida Keys. Click here to "meet" the renowned Islamorada game fish artist.
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20 Oct.,
17 Nov.
in Islamorada
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Morada Way Arts & Cultural District Third Thursday Art Walk
This monthly showcase presents the fine arts, live music and culinary nuances of the Purple Isles at galleries between mile markers (MM) 81 and 82. Click here.
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21-30 Oct.
in Key West
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32nd Annual Fantasy Fest
The outrageous 10-day celebration features costume competitions, promenades, street fairs and a grand parade with marching groups and lavish floats. This year themed, "Aquatic Afrolic," the 32nd annual event promises an unforgettable masking and costuming gala. Click here.
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22 Oct.
in Marathon
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'Open Season' Stone Crab Eating Contest
One week after the much-anticipated 15 October opening of Florida's stone crab season, a tasty test of crab-consuming capacity is scheduled to celebrate the season. Click here.
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28 Oct.
in Marathon
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Haunted Hammock at Crane Point Museum & Nature Center
The spirits of the Haunted Hammock will be causing mischief and mayhem at Crane Point with ghosts, goblins, spooky hayrides, food, fun, costume contests and more. Crane Point is located at MM 50.5 bayside. Click here.
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5 Nov.
in Key West
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Lionfish Derby for Divers
Teams of up to four divers can compete for more than $3,000 in cash and prizes for helping capture and remove non-native lionfish from Keys waters. Click here.
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5-12 Nov.
throughout
the Florida Keys
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Bubba Fest 2011
Join a popular bicycling and resort camping adventure from Key Largo to Key West. Lodging, meals and plenty of sunshine, scenery and memories are included. Click here.
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10 Nov.
in Key Largo
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30th Annual Key Largo Cookoff
This island-style jubilee, where the public can sample the creations of amateur and professional chefs, is set for 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, MM 100. Click here.
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11-12 Nov.
in Key Largo
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Third Annual Key Largo Bridge Run
Greet the sunrise where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulf of Mexico during this 10k, half marathon and 5k walk/run over part of the historic 18-Mile Stretch to "the Gateway to the Keys." Click here.
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26 Nov.
in Islamorada
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Third Annual BayJama
Enjoy reggae, dance and party music on the water, food, beverages and an array of vendors. Gates open 2-10 p.m. Click here.
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4 Dec.
in Big Pine &
the Lower Keys
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Lower Keys Chamber Annual Golf Tournament
Amateur golfers compete for cash and prizes, including a million-dollar specialty shot, at the Key West Golf Club. Click here.
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