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Key West is a very magical place. If you have visited here before, you are probably still talking about your vacation here and have some fond memories of a fabulous Key West sunset, walking down an Old Town lane and smelling the jasmine, or singing along downtown to a popular duo at one of the bars on Duval Street.
If you have never been here before, you are in for a real treat. There is a Key West attraction for every person. We have some of the finest saltwater fishing here. Whether you are an avid fly fisherman looking for the thrill of sight casting to tarpon as they cross a beautiful sandy flat in the Key West backcountry, or offshore doing some deep sea fishing and thinking about your fresh seafood dinner at one of our fine Key West restaurants. Enjoy a relaxing trip on a smaller charter to view dolphins in the wild or to kayak in the backcountry off Key West.
Government
City of Key West
Elected officials, laws, maps, zoning and other city departments.
Florida Keys Community College
Monroe County Supervisor of Elections
Monroe County Sheriff
Department of Motor Vehicle
There are two places to obtain driver licenses or registrations. The main office is in the Tax Collector's building near the airport. The other is in the city building at the corner of White and Truman.
Education
Monroe County School District (K-12)
School news and events. Test scores and No Child Left Behind grades. Include information about the Schools in the Keys and Volunteer and employment opportunities.
Florida Keys Community College
The only accredited community college in the Keys. Offering degree programs in computer technology, business administration, and the arts and vocational programs in emergency medicine and criminal justice and corrections.
Key West Citizen (Daily Newspaper)
Founded in 1879, The Citizen was originally owned by Henry Flagler, builder of the Overseas Railway.
Key West Paradise
A comprehensive list of places to stay, attractions, marine activities, transport, and other services. Several live webcams.
Florida Keys Online
Official site of the tourism board, it includes activities and services throughout the lower keys. Event calendar. Wedding and honeymoon information. Weather.
The Arts
Florida Keys Council of the Arts
Official guide to galleries, film, theatre, music, museums, literature, and art events throughout the lower and upper keys.
Founders Society
Key West's premiere performing arts organization. Creates in-house world-class productions such as Amadeus and hosts innovative and recognized performers from around the world.
Key West Film Society
One of Key West's most important cultural institutions. Featuring multiple daily showings of today's breakthrough films in the stunning two-screen Tropic Cinema, located in the heart of Old Town.
Red Barn Theatre
An intimate 88-seat performing arts theatre in a historic building on Duval Street. Celebrating 25 years of live performances and musicals.
Waterfront Playhouse
The Waterfront Playhouse features Broadway hits like Pippin and contemporary plays such as the controversial Equus. Located in Mallory Square.
Key West Art & Historical Society
Housed in Mallory Square's architectural masterpiece, The Custom House, the Society is Monroe County's only true museum of fine art, both contemporary and historical. A changing selection of new exhibits and a growing permanent collection serve as the showcase of Key West's achievements in painting, photography, sculpture, and architecture.
Keys TiX
Purchase tickets for most events online.
Monroe County Arts Calendar
Key West Symphony
Key West Pops Orchestra
Impromptu Concerts
Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center
La Te Da
Includes the cabaret schedule.
Key West Art and Historical Society
Recreation
Fantasy Fest
The Island’s best-known event and the third largest carnival in the world. Discover why tens of thousands return each October for 10 days of unmitigated debauchery and just plain fun.
Official Calendar of Events
Tourism Board's interactive guide to events occurring throughout the Florida Keys. Choose a date range and an area and see what's up.
Dry Tortugas National Park
The only national park in Monroe County, Dry Tortugas is a tiny spit of islands 65 miles west of Key West. Take a seaplane or a catamaran ferry and explore the ruins of the largest brick fortress ever built in America.
Dining Out
The Menu
An indispensable guide for residents and visitors, The Menu features actual menus of Key West's hottest fine dining and casual restaurants as well as favorite local hangouts.
Key West Restaurant Reviews
Capsule reviews and customer comments for around 75 of Key West's most important restaurants, some with pictures.
Getting Here
Key West International Airport
Small local airport with convenient parking and terminals that offer fast in-and-out access. Only private jets may fly internationally. Most commercial flights are to Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Dallas, or Atlanta.
Historic Seaport at Key West Bight
Complete facilities for vessels of all sizes. Steps from shopping, a grocery store, the yacht club, and historic bars and restaurants dating from the 1800's.
Continental
Daily flights to Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. Extensive Caribbean network. Connections worldwide through Houston, New York, and Newark.
Delta
Daily flights to Atlanta, Key West's only commercial jet service. Connecting flights worldwide through Atlanta and New York.
American
American Eagle offers multiple daily flights to Dallas/Ft. Worth, connecting with AA's extensive North and South American networks.
Gulfstream International
Operates small commuter planes throughout the Caribbean for several large carriers, including Continental and United.
Cape Air
Connecting Key West with Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Naples, Tampa, Sarasota, Ft Myers, and Daytona Beach.
U-Haul
Local drop-off and pickup of all sizes of moving trucks and trailers.
Ft Meyers to Key West High Speed Ferry
First Class seating indoors with plasma TVs or outdoors on deck. Slot machines, full bar, and snack bar. Three-and-a-half hour safe and hassle-free trip.
Moving In
US Postal Service, Address Change
Change your address online, even move your magazine subscriptions, with this free, secure service from the Post Office.
BellSouth
Local phone provider for all of Florida. For telephone service, call 1 (888) 757-6500. Offers 3Mbps DSL service in Key West with free router/modem and firewall. For DSL service, call 1 (888) 321-2375.
Comcast of Key West
Cable TV provider for Key West. Offers 12 HDTV channels and 3Mbps cable broadband internet service. For TV or internet service, call 1 (800) 568-1212.
Waste Management
Local trash pickup in Key West. To arrange service, call (305) 296-8297.
White & Yellow Pages
Online version of the official white and yellow pages. Browse exact copies of the printed yellow pages, or search for a business or individual name. Faster than paper.
Churches in Key West
Compressive list of places of worship on the island.
Lower Keys Medical Center
Accredited hospital on Stock Island, about four miles from Key West. Emergency service with physicians on duty. Accepts most insurance, including Blue Cross.
Keys Energy
Electricity
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
Water
DISH Network
Satellite TV
AmeriGas
LP Gas
Suburban Propane
LP Gas
GLBT Resources
Gay & Lesbian Community Center
A gay and lesbian organization of national importance. Providing direct services to residents, visitors, and concerned families across the country and spearheading national campaigns such as White Ribbon for Equality. Free Internet café with Wi-Fi access.
PrideFest
Key West's annual celebration of pride and community spirit. Join thousands of folks from all over the southeast in a weeklong party that culminates with a signature event. Primary fundraiser for the Gay & Lesbian Community Center.
Key West Business Guild
The official organization for businesses that want gay & lesbian customers. Attractions, accommodations, and services of every type imaginable. Located inside the GLCC on Truman at Duval.
Gay Key West Info
What's really happening in Gay Key West. Calendar of Events, Daily Gossip, Photos and Message Board.