Women are to compete to catch dolphin fish for cash prizes.

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Parades, bed races, parties and a wacky “drag race” commemorate the founding of the Conch Republic on April 23, 1982, in response to a U.S. Border Patrol roadblock that halted traffic in and out of the Florida Keys.

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I'm sitting in the Miami Airport, wishing I was back in Key West. I had a wonderful week! The weather was tropical, the people wonderful and the food - fresh and delicious.

As usual I stayed with my friends at The Cypress House on Caroline  street. If you've never stayed there, you really should.

The staff is the best, the rooms are comfortable, you get a great breakfast and a wonderful Happy Hour with food and all the booze you can pour into yourself. Call Dave and tell him I sent you. Oh and bring a couple of dog cookies for Gabby and Ben two cuter than hell Schiperkies!

I found some new places had some more adventures, had my share of disappointments, and some tears of joy and sadness. I'll write more, I promise… but they are calling for me to board so I need to run.. ofly… or something!

Just an aside… I think American Airlines has gotten the folks at Vienna Sausage to tutor them on how to cram people into a plane… man it' tight in there, I'm not sure there is room enough to pass gas if ya wanted too!

This competition is for women only although male captains and mates are allowed. The event includes large cash prizes.

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Parades, bed races, parties and a wacky “drag race” commemorate the founding of the Conch Republic on April 23, 1982, in response to a U.S. Border Patrol roadblock that halted traffic in and out of the Florida Keys.

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Visit the Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center. Movies are at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.

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The famous Latin diva is scheduled to perform several songs from her upcoming CD for videotaping. Estefan is scheduled to perform during the production time from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to watch for free.

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Nature lovers can enjoy an exhibition and sale of rare plants, tour the lush gardens surrounding five private homes, explore the island's two premier public gardens and expand their horticultural knowledge at educational workshops.

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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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