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Do you think that violent video games cause violent behavior in kids?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:51 GMT

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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park: Out of this world beauty

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:27 GMT

You've never been to a state park like this. The John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, in the Florida Keys, seems like another world entirely.

Key West's Fast Buck Freddie's: Coastal Eclectic

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:27 GMT

Fastbuck Freddie s has long been Old Town Key West s only department store. But despite the name, this upscale store has become the go-to spot for tropical chic outfits, funky gifts and coastal cool items.

Half Shell Raw Bar: Oysters, Cold Beer and a Sexy Pin-up Logo

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:27 GMT

Located in Old Town Key West, the Half Shell Raw Bar s logo is perhaps even more iconic than the restaurant. The sexy pin-up girl, wearing a leopard-print bikini as she hoists a tray of oysters, says it all: Eat it Raw. Just assume that means the oysters. While you may not find many sexy pin-up girls here, the oysters are plenty, and the fish is extremely fresh. Considering the restaurant sits within inches of Key West s Historic Seaport, that comes as no surprise.

Take a Ride Through Old Town Key West Aboard the Conch Tour Train

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:27 GMT

The Conch Tour Train takes a leisurely drive through the heart of Key West, transporting tired and often sunburned tourists and cruise ship passengers past many of the island s most famous sites.

Hog's Breath Saloon: Biker Bar Light A Symbol of Key West

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:27 GMT

The Hog s Breath is one of the few if not the only Duval Street bar in Key West where the locals actually hang out. Popular with the late-night service industry crowd and visiting Baby Boomer rebels, Hog s Breath is one of the island s best places to grab a drink, some fresh oysters and catch some live music.

Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory: Sweet Spot for Butterfly Lovers

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:27 GMT

The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory is a sweet spot for butterfly lovers. Offering a chance to be surrounded by hundreds of live butterflies, the conservatory is a hit for children of all ages. Education, shopping and conservation round out this gem on Key West s Duval Street.

El Meson de Pepe: Old School Cuban Cuisine in the Heart of Old Town Key West

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:54:32 GMT

Anyone who has witnessed the sun setting at Mallory Square in Key West has most likely passed by, or dined at El Meson de Pepe, a colorful Cuban eatery located at the entrance to Mallory.

Ghost Tours of Key West: History, Mystery and Paranormal Activity

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:54:32 GMT

The Original Ghost Tours of Key West claims to be Key West s No. 1 walking tour and nighttime family attraction. Stops on the tour include the most evil doll, a haunted home and former hospital.

Dante's Key West: Part Restaurant, Part Pool Bar

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:54:32 GMT

Dante s isn t the kind of place you d expect to find in Key West. This hidden gem of a bar and restaurant offers the island s only independent bar/restaurant with a pool and water view.

Tours of Key West: Train, Trolley, Walking and Ghosts

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:54:35 GMT

Visitors to Key West will want to take in all the sites, history and lure of this tiny island. Tours of Key West come in many shapes and sizes. Walking tours, train rides, bus rides and tours aimed at exploring history and the supernatural all can be enjoyed. This list rounds up the most popular tours in Key West.

Ernest Hemingway House and Museum: Key West by the Book

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:54:35 GMT

Visitors to the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum should aim to experience the Keys the way Hemingway would have go big game fishing, wash down a cold stiff drink(s), and write prolifically and profoundly. The Hemingway house is a great way to visit with an old friend most have been reading since high school, and also explore the more intimate side of this author.

Rendezvous at Blue Heaven Key West for the Island's Best Dinner

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:54:35 GMT

Blue Heaven Key West is a famous restaurant in Old Town's Bahama Village, which was immortalized by Jimmy Buffett. One of the most popular Key West eateries, Blue Heaven serves up fresh seafood and frothy drinks.

Sloppy Joe's Key West is Legendary, for Good Reason

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:54:35 GMT

Sloppy Joe's Key West is a legendary bar in Old Town that offers live entertainment, food, T-shirts, and plenty of party history.

Best Cuban Food in Key West

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:53:42 GMT

Key West has always had a decidedly Cuban flavor, no doubt the result of years of travels and immigration between the two islands, which lie just 90 miles apart. Here is some of the best Cuban food in Key West.

Key West Hotels and Resorts: From Affordable to Luxurious

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:53:42 GMT

After strolling the palm-lined streets and having fun on Duval Street, visitors to Key West need a place to spend the night. This list of Key West hotels and resorts ranges from affordable guesthouses to luxurious private island cottages.

Captain Tony's Saloon: As Legendary as the Man Himself

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:53:42 GMT

Captain Tony s Saloon in Old Town Key West is surrounded by legends: some true, some not so true, some outright fabrications, and some just plain uncertain. But what is definitely known is that the bar is as legendary as its namesake, Captain Tony Terracino.

Camille's Restaurant: A Key West Breakfast Institution

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:54:39 GMT

It s not uncommon to wake in Key West with a headache, powerful thirst and even more powerful hunger, which may be one of the reasons why Camille s has been an island breakfast institution for more than 20 years. Another reason is the excellent food and hearty portions. But even if a hangover is not part of the morning routine, breakfast at Camille s shouldn t be missed.

Island City House Hotel: A Quiet Haven in the Middle of Key West's Craziness

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:54:39 GMT

Visitors to Key West looking for the perfect B&B and islanders putting up visiting relatives should reserve a room at the Island City House Hotel, an historic bed and breakfast located in the Heart of Old Town.

Wasting Away Again in Margaritaville Key West

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:54:40 GMT

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Key West is one of the top tourist attractions in the Florida Keys. Located on Duval Street, visitors flock there to eat his famous "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and drink margaritas.

Rick's Tree Bar: Some of Key West's Best Margaritas

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:54:40 GMT

Rick s Tree Bar is perhaps Old Town Key West s simplest bar. Located on Duval Street in the heart of the action, right across from Sloppy Joe s and Irish Kevin s, the Tree Bar is a quiet respite from the craziness of the Duval bar crawl. A place to kick back, have a drink, and just soak it all in. It also has what is perhaps the island s best margaritas and bloody Mary s.

Five Key West Cruise Ship Excursions

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:54:40 GMT

Here are five Key West cruise excursions that visitors shouldn't miss.

For a Sweet Treat in Key West, Try Mattheessen's

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:54:41 GMT

Mattheessen's in Key West is a small chain of sweet treat shops offering homemade fudge, huge cookies and ice cream.

Find Mouth-Watering Cuban Food at the Laid Back El Siboney Key West

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:54:42 GMT

For one of the most mouth-watering meals in town, bypass the tourist joints and white table cloth restaurants of Duval Street and head straight to El Siboney Key West.

Turtle Kraals: Great History, Great Food

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:55:43 GMT

Turtle Kraals is a popular bar and grill for the more laid back crowd that wants an escape from the craziness and crowds of Duval Street. Stop in on your way home for a cold beer, dozen oysters and lots of talk from the mostly local late night crowd.

Key Lime Inn: Key West Kid-Friendly

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:55:46 GMT

Bringing the kids along for a vacation in Key West can be a lot of fun, but it comes with more than a few challenges. The first obstacle is finding a kid-friendly place to stay, which is particularly difficult in the B&B-heavy Old Town. The Key Lime Inn on Truman Avenue is a cozy option that s perfect for the kids and grown-ups alike.

Hemingway Days Celebrates Papa's Lasting Legacy

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Despite only living in Key West for eight years, Ernest Hemingway has become inextricably linked with the small island. At no time is this more evident than Hemingway Days in mid-July, when hundreds of gray-haired, silver-bearded men with rosy cheeks descend on Key West to compete in the famed Papa Hemingway Look-Alike Contest at Sloppy Joe s Bar.

Fantasy Fest 2010: Habitat for Insanity

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT

This year s Fantasy Fest theme, Habitat for Insanity, is fitting for the city of Key West, which is truly a city in which anything goes. In a nutshell, this event is a yearly Halloween celebration for adults.

Waterfront Playhouse: Theater on Mallory Square

Sun, 09 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The Key West Players formed more than 70 years ago, and today the same group performs at the Waterfront Playhouse on Mallory Square, with newer members, of course. Get your theater fill at this rich, local nonprofit dramatic group.

Louie's Backyard: Fine dining with an ocean view

Fri, 07 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

At Louie's oceanfront restaurant, patrons sip Mojitos, dine on fresh catches and dance in the ocean breeze. Tourists and locals enjoy the atmosphere at Louie's.

Key West Aquarium: Get up close and personal with local waters

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Beyond going for a snorkel or scuba dive, there is only one way to get this up close and personal with the sea creatures that surround the Keys: a visit to the Key West Aquarium.

National Key Deer Refuge: An Endangered Wonderland

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

As the heir to a forest kingdom it s not likely Bambi ever met his Key deer cousins living in the tropics. But you can when you stop in at the National Key Deer Refuge on Big Pine Key.

Kelly's Carribean Bar Grill & Brewery: a menu full of Key West history

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:05:18 GMT

The rambling white house on the corner of Whitehead and Caroline Streets may look ordinary, but do not be fooled. In addition to offering a mouth-watering menu, the likes of which would send the typical chain s kitchen into a tailspin, the restaurant also offers tantalizing amounts of history and celebrity all for the price of a delicious meal.

West Martello Tower: where a hostile past has met a harmonious present

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:00:38 GMT

West Martello Tower in Key West surprises with a feeling of tranquility rather than tactical military operations as the modern day home of the Key West Garden Club.

Harry S. Truman Little White House

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:29:58 GMT

See where President Harry S. Truman went to escape the pressures of the White House. Put on a flowered shirt and settle in for an educational tour of Truman's Little White House.

Southernmost Point of the U.S.

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:28:24 GMT

The southernmost point in Key West is a high volume tourist attraction. Visitors are constantly seen taking their pictures with the iconic red, white, black and yellow buoy.

Mallory Square: Daily Tours, Nightly Sunset Celebrations

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:55:26 GMT

If you're in Key West for sunset, Mallory Square is a must! See performers juggle fire, ride unicycles and swallow swords. Meet local artists and watch the sun go down in style.

The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:47:26 GMT

Take a break from Key West sun, drinks and partying to see the home of literature's favorite Ernest Hemingway.

Key West Literary Seminar: words and warm weather

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:53:15 GMT

Poetry and prose junkies -- fly South for January 2010 and visit this well-rounded literary extravaganza. Between the beautiful Key West winter weather and the impressive list of speakers, you should be inspired enough to battle writer's block.