On The Run Powered By Rum Drinks #tikibar #tiki #bars #nightlife By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Perhaps he had a Hurricane and went insane. Drank a Zombie and turned into one. Consumed a Mai Tai which made him think "may I?" Whatever the reason, an intoxicated man stole a floating tiki bar and took it for a joy ride. It happened in … [Read more...]
A Rundown Of All Florida Keys & Key West Events The First Half Of 2020
A Food & Wine Festival & Mango Fest Highlight the Areas's Top Things To Do Happenings For a narrow strip of land and a place known mostly for its nightly sunset ritual and tourists getting "Keys Disease," there sure are a lot of events in the Florida Keys and Key West. Here's a rundown of all Florida Keys & Key West events in the first half of 2020, … [Read more...]
Florida Keys Vacation, Travel & Tourism Update 2018 After Hurricane Irma
Key West, Key Largo, Islamorada & Marathon Recovery Nearly Complete Hurricane Irma left her mark but in true conch style, the people of the Florida Keys fought back and are welcoming back tourists to a place that is nearly completely recovered from the destruction of last fall. Almost 80% of lodging units throughout the destination are open for … [Read more...]
Mangrove Mama’s In Florida Keys Open Again After Hurricane Irma Damage
MM20 Restaurant Is 'Up And Running Strong' By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger A Florida Keys landmark is back open after suffering extensive damage from Hurricane Irma. Mangrove Mama's restaurant, a favorite stop for regular travelers along the Overseas Highway for its seafood dishes and especially Key Lime Pie (known to be among the best in the … [Read more...]
Florida Keys New Year’s Eve 2019 Fireworks, Events & Complete Party Guide
New Year's Eve Celebrations In Islamorada & Key Largo There's more to spending New Year's Eve in the Florida Keys than the wild party happening in Key West. Although that's pretty great. If you like crowds and partying (and not just on Dec. 31), Key West is where you want to be for several days. PubClub.com has this complete look at NYE in Key West, which … [Read more...]
Florida Keys Removes More Than 160,000 Cubic Tons Of Post Irma Debris
#KeysRecovery And Hurricane Cleanup Continues Throughout Florida's Islands Hurricane Irma left its mark on the Florida Keys, but a lot of what is left behind is being cleaned up as the #KeysRecovery continues throughout the chain of islands. According to Monroe County officials, more than 160,000 combined cubic yards of hurricane debris, including vegetative and … [Read more...]
Florida Keys & Key West Back Open To Tourists After Hurricane Irma
Bars & Hotels Are Re-Opening & Fantasy Fest Still On For October By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Nearly a month after Hurricane Irma sent both locals and visitors fleeing, the Florida Keys and Key West are back open and welcoming back tourists. October 1 became the official day in which visitors were allowed to return to the Keys through … [Read more...]
FEMA Battles False Rumors In Florida Keys As Recovery Continues After Irma
Agents Not Going House-To-House Handing Out $500 Checks By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger On top of all the other issues facing it, the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) is having to deal with false rumors as it helps with the cleanup and recovery of the Florida Keys in the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane Irma. The … [Read more...]
Hurricane Maria To Spare Florida Keys & Key West Still Reeling From Irma
Legendary Bars Are Back Open In The Conch Republic By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger For all its destruction in the Caribbean, and Puerto Rico in particular, there is some good news regarding Hurricane Maria. It will avoid Florida and most critically, the Florida Keys and Key West. The latter two places are still reeling from the lashing they … [Read more...]
Irma Destroys Mangrove Mama’s, Home Of Florida Keys Best Key Lime Pie
Tiny Restaurant At Mile Marker 20 Seeking Help To Rebuild By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Mangrove Mama's Restaurant and Lounge is seeking your help. The tiny restaurant at Mile Marker 20 on the Overseas Highway, was totally destroyed when Hurricane Irma roared through the Florida Keys. About all that's left is part of its recognizable … [Read more...]
Florida Keys Post Irma Updates: Lorelei’s, Holiday Isle Tiki Bar, Mangrove Mama’s
Landmark Restaurants & Bars Mostly Survived The Storm Some Florida Keys businesses that are institutions with locals and frequent travelers survived Hurricane Irma while at least one treasured spot did not. Here is a rundown of some of the most famous restaurants and bars in the Keys – landmarks, really – and their current status after Irma. PubClub.com will … [Read more...]
Florida Keys Post Hurricane Irma Updates: Tourists Soon To Be Allowed To Return
Latest Updates On Post-Hurricane Irma Repairs In The Upper, Middle & Lower Keys By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Normal life is not returning to the Florida Keys, but life is, as crews work to repair damage and restore power and services after Hurricane Irma slammed into them last Sunday. Here's the latest updates from the Keys, gathered … [Read more...]
Hurricane Irma Approaching Florida & Florida Keys As A Category 5 Storm
Projection Shows Landfall Coming Sunday Morning At Key Largo Before Heading To Miami Saturday update: Irma was downgraded to a Category 3 storm, but is expected to pick up power as it closes in on Florida. The Keys and South Florida are experiencing rain and winds are picking up, at about 60 mph. The worst-case scenario seems to be developing for the Florida Keys and … [Read more...]
Hurricane Irma Forces Mandatory Evacuation Of Florida Keys & Key West
Tourists And Residents Forced To Leave; Overseas Highway Clogged With Traffic After all the rain and and damage Hurricane Harvey caused in Houston and throughout Texas, officials in the Florida Keys are taking no chances as Hurricane Irma barrels on a potential path to the Conch Republic. All tourists and residents in the Florida Keys and in Key West are under a … [Read more...]
Two Foods You Must Absolutely Eat While In Key West, FL
Conch Fritters And Key Lime Pie Are The Conch Republic's Signature Dishes By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When you go to Key West, and the Florida Keys for that matter, there are two things you must try to experience the culinary delights of the area. They are conch fritters and Key Lime Pie. Here's s little about each and one more reason you must have … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things To Know When Driving The Florida Keys
Experiencing The Culture Of This South Florida Destination When one travels to an area, it's nice to know something about it before you arrive. In this case, we're not taking the basics such as location and safety, but the culture of a place. And few places – in America, at least – have a culture as unique as that of the Florida Keys. That's why PubClub.com is … [Read more...]
Florida Keys Drive Top 5 Overseas Highway Destinations
One of the most fun and entertaining – as well as scenic – drives in the USA is the Overseas Highway from Miami to Key West, FL. It's scenic because there's water on both sides of the road. It's fun because there's so many fun places to stop along the way. And it's entertaining because, well, it's so fun and there's live entertainment. With so many diversions – … [Read more...]
Dockside Tropical Cafe Florida Keys Top Live Music Bar
TropRock Tunes In Marathon There's a bar that's just not by the dock, it actually is the dock. It has doors that don't lock – as well as a few that do – and there's music not just playing on the radio, but also on the stage. And, like Trop/Rock artist Eric Stone's song says it's "Somewhere South of Somewhere." Mentally, anyway. It's Dockside Tropical Cafe in Marathon, … [Read more...]
Florida Keys Guide: 10 Ways To Know You’re Getting Keys Disease
Flip Flops, Bug Bites & Drinking With A Hangover It's Florida – the Florida Keys, specifically – and in case you zone out from all the activity and fun (and drinks) here's PubClub.com's list of the "Top 10 Ways To Know You Are In The Keys:" 1.) You are hungover yet still continue to drink. Heavily. 2.) You are hot. Morning, noon and night. 3.) Your feet and … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Florida Keys Driving Guide From Miami To Key West
A Mile Marker By Mile Marker Tour The key to fully experiencing Key West is not contained in some local bar or in a moment at sunset on Mallory Square. Instead, it is located some 100 miles to the northeast at the beginning of what is known as the Overseas Highway, a scenic two-lane road with water on both sides, 43 bridges and enough diversions to properly delay … [Read more...]
World’s Top 10 Boating Destinations For Dockside Bars
Top Places To Have Boat Drinks By Sailboats & Powerboats Some of the best bars in the world are located in marinas. Not only are the views fantastic, but the beers are always cold, there's great drinks (usually strong ones involving lots of rum) and, well, boaters love to drink. With that in mind, PubClub.com presents our list of World's Top 10 Boating … [Read more...]
Dockside Tropical Café Florida Tiki Bar Seeks Internet Fundraising
Landmark Florida Keys Waterfront Bar In Marathon Will Feature Live TropRock Music Imagine having an open bar tab at a tiki bar right on the water in the Florida Keys, a place where the house band plays Trop/Rock music, where you can have a rum drink and then jump in a kayak for a quick paddle and return for another rum drink. It's the Dockside Tropical Cafe in Marathon, … [Read more...]
Music Festival 12 Step Music Fest Florida Keys Camping Event
Lower Keys Event Features Band Members From Billy Joel, Aerosmith and Joan Jett, But Leave the Beer Cooler at Home Grab the sleeping bag, dig out the tent – and don't forget the cooler of beer, with beer huggies from Jack's at Florida City, of course – and head to the Florida Keys the first weekend of November. Well, that's what I first thought when I got a press release … [Read more...]