Just heard on the news that Key West could be sunned-in for the next several weeks! It could get really rough! Residents and sun worshiping visitors have been urged to proceed quickly to the nearest beach or tiki bar for further instructions. Don’t forget your sunscreen & flip-flops! We are asking our friends & relatives to the north to keep us in their thoughts! Or…you could come join us!

Meet & Greet With Diana Nyad At Lighthouse Court Hotel

HALF-PRICE TUESDAYS ~ ALL OF AUGUST
 
Summer is in full swing here in Key West, and we are looking forward to sharing a wonderful season with many families and friends as they return to their “home away from home” here at Historic Key West Inns. Much has been happening behind the scenes at all of our hotels these last few months; we now have flat screen televisions in all of the rooms and new, comfy linens and fresh decors designed for your relaxation and comfort. To celebrate, we invite you to join us during the month of August for our ‘Half -Price Tuesday’s Special’ at Chelsea House & Albury Court Hotel.
 
When you stay two nights or more, in any room style you choose, Tuesday’s rate will be half price. Price is per room, per stay, based on double occupancy, not including sales taxes. Reservations are based on availability and must be booked directly with the hotels. Please call and request the ‘Half-Price Tuesday’s Special’ Albury Court 877.299.9870 and Chelsea House 800.845.8859 
 
We also have many other fun packages avaiable at our  ‘Hotel Deals’ page.

TROPICAL SUMMER SUNSETS
 
Deep purple sky, bright magenta and orange water, shades of darkness peeking around the mangroves; there is nothing like a Key West sunset. Sometimes it can inspire you to be romantic and playful, other times to be poetic, and yet other times it can be the perfect backdrop for a wedding proposal. Come and be inspired!
 
We’ll see you then!

The festival’s main event is to involve a re-created engagement between land forces and blockade runners attempting to escape. Plans call for re-enactors portraying Union and Confederate troops to board historic Key West schooners to do battle in Key West Harbor just offshore. During the fray, a blockade runner is to be captured, followed by the trial of the vessel’s captain based on an actual 1862 court case.  For participation information please call 305-292-6850.

The 46th Old Island Days Art Festival will be held February 26th & 27th. This highly acclaimed, juried, fine art  event takes place from 10 to 5 both days in Key West’s historic Old Town district. This year artists will feature oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture, photography and other offerings by artists from around the United States.

Booths will line Whitehead Street, meander onto Caroline Street and lead through the historic Presidential Gates into the beautiful, tree lined community know as Truman Annex.  Admission to the two-day show is free. We have been going to the show for years and inevitably we buy several wonderful new pieces for both ourselves and the hotels! Come join us and take home some Key West flair for yourselves.

NEWS FLASH ONE! AIR TRAN has announced a nationwide fare sale on round trip travel from 37 cities to Key West! Travel now or later in the year, but you must BOOK by Tuesday, Feb 8th. Make your plane reservation here.

NEWS FLASH TWO! Just heard that the state of Florida, and especially Key West, could be sunned-in for the next several weeks. Residents and visitors have been urged to hunker down at their nearest beach/pool and/or tiki bar for further instructions. Advise to use extreme caution when braving this blizzard of sunshine, preferably SPF40. We are asking our friends and relatives to the north to please keep us in their thoughts as we deal with 2 feet buried in the sand and a drink by our side!

This is your time to get away from the snow and cold and go back to work with a sunny tan and relaxed smile! We have some excellent package deals going on right now. You can make your hotel reservation here.

See you on the beach or by the pool ASAP!

It is snowing in Chicago, rainy and cold in Denver and New York City, but sunny and 75 degrees in Key West! Come join us this week and next for our small-town Holiday Parade down Duval Street and the Lighted Boat Parade in the Key West Harbor. Our ‘Sebago Sunset Sail’ and ‘Stay Longer – Get More’ Packages are still in effect thru December 23rd, 2010. We’ll see you soon.

Key West Holiday Parade — December 4th

Our annual Holiday Parade is small-town charm at it’s best. Come enjoy our high school marching band, civic and social clubs, local politicians, veterans, and community volunteers as they show off their Key West pride and holiday spirit. The parade route follows Truman Avenue past  Key Lime Inn and Chelsea House and then makes the turn down Duval Street. The best viewing is from the sidewalk along Truman Avenue in front of our inns. We will be serving spiced cider at Chelsea House during the parade. The public is invited and it’s all free.

Key West Lighted Boat Parade – December 11th

Deck the hulls with festively decorated boats as they cruise through Key West Harbor and the Historic Seaport. This magical movement of color through the waters is a wonderful tribute to Key West’s maritime history, and its a lot of fun too. There is good parade viewing all along the waterfront at the Seaport, Simonton Street beach, and Mallory Square.  You can walk to good viewing from all of the Historic Key West Inns. This is a free event.

Momentarily airborne at 100mph, then landing with a resounding thump, you can hear and feel the excitement of the drivers and spectators watching as the powerboats fly by! More than 50 boats participated in Wednesday’s World Championship event. The action continues today and Sunday, Nov. 14th, with leading American and International teams competing in the high-speed races.

Kelly McGuire is also playing his guitar over at Lighthouse Court Hotel around the pool area where the bar is serving cool drinks and everyone is dancing to the groove. Come on over and join in the fun!

It’s another beautiful day here in Key West. 

We are officially under a tropical storm warning for “Bonnie”, but there is nothing going on in our corner of the earth as of 10am EDT Friday July 23.  Last night on my drive home to Big Pine Key, I spotted a Miami Channel 4 satellite truck headed down to Key West.  Those Miami reporters love to stand on Duval Street with their rain slickers on and tell the world how Key West is bracing for another tropical event….  I guess they made the trip for nothing this time.  On my commute back into Key West this morning I passed the Channel 4 truck again… on their way home to Miami where the “storm” actually went.

Bonnie looks like a quick rain event for Miami at worst.  It’s already inland over Miami this morning and is moving fast to the northwest.  It will be past Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico by this afternoon.  In Key West we’re getting nothing but our usual beautiful, balmy breezes!

Julie

Reporting from Key Lime Inn, 725 Truman Ave, Key West.