Much of the Florida Keys’ main roads will likely be underwater by 2025, with king tides rising at an alarming rate, according to The Miami Herald.The remaining roads that will be submerged by 2025, minus highways and city roads, could amount to a whopping $750 million. What year is Florida going to be underwater? By […]

As a capital for sportfishing, boating, scuba diving, and seafood, the Florida Keys is the perfect place to get a taste of tropical Florida. Islamorada is known as the sportsfishing capital of the world, hosting the largest fishing fleet per square mile in the world. What makes the Florida Keys special? Designated a National Marine […]

The Keys are made up of the remains of an ancient coral reef, almost all stone. You certainly can swim from the beach, if you can find one. There are a few natural beaches and many small man-made beaches at resorts, etc. The nicest beach we saw was Sandspur in Bahia Honda State Park and […]

The Florida Keys are synonymous with sparkling turquoise waters, towering palm trees, striking sunrises and sunsets, and picturesque white sand beaches.Located in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park on Largo Sound, Cannon Beach is one of two human-made beaches in the park. Which Florida Key has a beach? 1. Bahia Honda State Park Beaches. The […]

The Florida Keys are within the seasonal geographic range of a variety of marine mammals. Thirteen species of whales, seven species of dolphins, and the West Indian manatee either reside in or travel through the sanctuary at some point in their lifetimes. Bottlenose dolphins reside in the area year round. What sea life is in […]

Is it safe to snorkel in the Florida Keys? Any water sport comes with some level of danger, and snorkeling is no different. The coral reefs are living, and dangerous sea creatures and other dangers can be in that environment. But overall, snorkeling in the Keys is fairly safe. Is it safe to swim in […]

Building a Home in the Florida Keys The cost of building will vary widely from $50.00 per square to $300.00 and up. Basically lots in Florida as far as price goes will run as follows. How much does it cost to build a 2000 sq ft house in Florida? As an example, most of the […]

Cheeca Lodge and Spa. Cheeca Lodge and Spa occupies 27 lush, waterfront acres in Islamorada. It has long been a favoured getaway of American presidents, Hollywood celebrities, anglers and holidaymakers since 1946. Where do famous people stay in Key West? We will not stay anywhere else ever in Key West. We were treated like celebrities […]

Designated a National Marine Sanctuary in 1990, the Keys are surrounded by the continental United States’ only living-coral barrier reef (third largest in the world), encompassing more than 2,900 nautical miles of protected waters. What are the Florida Keys known for? As a capital for sportfishing, boating, scuba diving, and seafood, the Florida Keys is […]

An endangered North Atlantic right whale, which officials say could be up to 43 feet long, has been spotted swimming with her calf in the shallow waters off the Florida Keys.Right whales come to the southeast to give birth, or calf, every winter, said Barb Zoodsma, right whale biologist for NOAA Fisheries. Can you see […]

10 Best Beaches in Florida Keys Dry Tortugas National Park. Sombrero Beach. Zachary Taylor State Park Beach. Higgs Beach. C.B. Harvey Rest Beach. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Sunset Park Beach. Anne’s Beach. Which Florida Key has the prettiest water? In Key Largo your best bet would probably be at John PenneKamp State Park; […]

The Florida Keys are home to more sharks than any other area in the world. Here’s a list of the sharks you can see with Keys Shark Diving. Keys Shark Diving is the best way to see sharks up close and personal in the Florida Keys. Are shark attacks common in Florida Keys? Sharks, including […]

No other location in the Keys is under an advisory at this time, according to health department officials. They added that there is no evidence of human health-related bacterial risks from engaging in snorkeling or diving on Keys coral reefs. Are the beaches in Key West swimmable? Boasting temperate waters and more than 3,400 hours […]

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) has well fields that pull water from Biscayne Aquifer and transport it to a nearby water treatment plant.The other method in which the keys acquire fresh drinking water is Reverse Osmosis Desalination (ROD), a process that simply converts saltwater to freshwater. Where do the Florida Keys get their freshwater? […]

You may have seen reports as recent as this past spring of 2019 that there were Great White shark sightings in the Keys. It’s true!They don’t inhabit the Keys often but will certainly pass through from time to time raising the alarms of locals as they are spotted by fishermen offshore. Is it safe to […]