by Colleen | Dec 14, 2007 | Blog
Last night’s wedding couple chose a wonderful way to celebrate 15 years together – they eloped to Key West! After contemplating various wedding locations, including Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Positano, Italy, they decided Key West was the best choice....
by Colleen | Dec 5, 2007 | Blog
We kicked off the busy holiday season with a delicious Thanksgiving dinner at our friend Nadene’s. Not only is she is the owner of a Key West event and wedding planning business – We’ve Got the Keys, she also makes an awesome asparagus soup. If you...
by Colleen | Nov 21, 2007 | Blog
Saturday morning we married Alex and Julia on Smather’s beach. They were joined by her parents and brother. This was our only scheduled wedding for the weekend, leaving us time for a little rest and relaxation before our VERY busy wedding week. On Sunday the...
by Colleen | Nov 12, 2007 | Blog
Sunday was the last day of the Super Boat races. It’s not one of my favorite events but, I have to admit, they are fascinating. The roar of their engines can be heard all over the island. While they race, helicopters soar overhead within a few feet of each...
by Colleen | Nov 8, 2007 | Blog
Yesterday we had the pleasure of visiting the Botanical Garden located on College Road on Stock Island. The address is Key West but it is actually on the next island up – just over the bridge as you leave the island. It’s a “hidden oasis” that...
by Colleen | Nov 7, 2007 | Blog
The weather has been beautiful. Clear blue skies, 80 degrees and low humidity. I think November is one of our best months here in Key West. It is also fall migration time so hundreds and hundreds of birds are flying over the keys on their way south. Each morning we...
by Colleen | Nov 4, 2007 | Blog
This weekend was the Parrothead festival. Key West was full of Jimmy Buffett fans with styrofoam parrotts on their heads. It’s a fun, yet civilized, party atmosphere. We spent a few minutes watching Mile Marker 22, a local “Buffett” sound-alike band,...
by Colleen | Oct 30, 2007 | Blog
Fantasy Fest ended with the big parade on Saturday night. We strolled Duval Street in the afternoon, checking out the costumes (or lack of…), then retreated to the quiet of our home for a nice dinner. Once again I can confirm that Fantasy Fest is the place to be...
by Colleen | Oct 25, 2007 | Blog
The first parties began Tuesday night. We attended the Green Party at Finnegan’s Wake – the Irish pub here in town. It was mainly locals since the tourist don’t usually arrive until today or Friday. Lots of creative costumes. Then we headed over to...
by Colleen | Oct 22, 2007 | Blog
We returned 2 weeks ago from our annual September trip to Maryland and New Jersey to visit family. During that time, we took a 2 week vacation to Greece. What a blast! Our favorite place was the island of Santorini. Gary tooks lots of great photographs which we hope...
