FLORIDA KEYS

The Florida Keys are a chain of islands that span over 130 miles from the southern Florida peninsula into the Gulf of Mexico. The largest city in the Florida Keys is the county seat of government, Key West. Miami is just over 150 miles to the northeast of Key West and is the closest metropolitan city to Key West.

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Fantasy Fest is an annual 10-day party in paradise for grown-ups. Started in 1979 by a small group of Key West locals, the party was created to bring visitors to the island in what was a typically quiet, but beautiful season.

The Key West Citizen is your trusted source for news in the Florida Keys and still the best source for local news, sports and commentary pertaining to Monroe County, Florida.