The Florida Keys & Key West is one of earth's great treasures. This 2,800 square mile national marine sanctuary is known for some of the world's best fishing and diving, as well as history, arts, cuisine and, of course, some very colorful characters.

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The Florida Keys & Key West is one of earth's great treasures. This 2,800 square mile national marine sanctuary is known for some of the world's best fishing and diving, as well as history, arts, cuisine and, of course, some very colorful characters.

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If you’re weary of the overcrowded world, Big Pine Key & The Lower Keys is the place for you. Situated just past the famed Seven-Mile Bridge, where the Keys island chain takes a graceful westerly turn, this is a quiet region of small resorts, down-home restaurants, untrammeled wilderness and rich history.

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If you’re weary of the overcrowded world, Big Pine Key & The Lower Keys is the place for you. Situated just past the famed Seven-Mile Bridge, where the Keys island chain takes a graceful westerly turn, this is a quiet region of small resorts, down-home restaurants, untrammeled wilderness and rich history.

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Local leaders, civic clubs and churches share their holiday spirit by parading through historic Key West.

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Presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation. Free to all children, at the Oldest House & Garden 322 Duval Street.

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All are welcome at the Pirate Soul Museum for poker night; tonight it’s legal to steal booty and give it to the needy! Proceeds benefit Reef Relief, a global non-profit membership organization dedicated to preserve and protect living coral reef ecosystems.

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Historic Key West and Fort Taylor transform into a pirates' stronghold with over 150 pirate entertainers. Tall ships, sea battles, arts and crafts, pirate sails, a living history encampment and nonstop entertainment!

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Caroline Street Art & Design District presents an evening of open houses from 6-9 p.m. in historic Key West Bight community. Held the first Thursday of each month, free admission.

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