The culture and customs of Key West's Cuban immigrants are to be celebrated with a Friday-night conga line down Duval Street, and a cigar dinner Saturday night.

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The culture and customs Cubans brought to Key West are celebrated.

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Colorful Civil War re-enactments and tours of Key West's historic Civil War–era Fort Zachary Taylor highlight the journey into the island’s past.

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One of the "Hottest" events of the year features Miami's Havana Soul, a Silent Auction with authentic Cuban art and items, authentic Cuban food, a Mojito cash bar and Cuban cigar collection. Sponsored by the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden, tickets are $50 for buffet and cash bar, $125 for VIP seated dining. Reserve tickets now! Saturday, March 8, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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Acclaimed writer and editor Robert Haru Fisher, former president of the Society of American Travel Writers, is to teach his popular Key West Travel Writing Workshop at Heritage House Museum, 410 Caroline St., home of the cottage where poet Robert Frost spent 16 winters.

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This high-energy, familiy-oriented celebration is to feature live music, street vendors and an open-mike hour for children to commemorate the Bahamian-flavored heritage of the Florida Keys.

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Lorian Hemingway will announce the winners of her acclaimed American literary contest at an 8 p.m. reception at Casa Antigua, 314 Simonton St. Event features a presentation on Casa Antigua’s history by owner Tom Oosterhoudt and a reading of the winning short story. Free.

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CBS News meteorologist Dave Price kicks off "The Early Show's" Great American Vacation Series live from Key West's Mallory Square. Arrive at 6:30 a.m. and be on national television. Live broadcast segments begin at 7 a.m. and conclude at 9 a.m.

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Key West Heritage House’s Robert Frost Poetry Festival is set to have its Second Annual Women and Words Poetry Reading, a combination of round-robin and open mic readings, at La Te Da, starting at 5:30 p.m.

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The festival features poetry and haiku workshops and readings, and a poetry and haiku contest. Events are staged at the Robert Frost Cottage at the Heritage House Museum, where Frost spent many island winters.

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