The event is to include a not-for-profit fishing tournament; innovative art exhibits featuring recycled materials, conservation organization displays and local vendors, all showcased in a 100 tent “Conchservation” Village to highlight ‘trash-to-treasure’ art exhibits and conservation efforts in the Florida Keys; a trivia event; beach and water sport competitions; a Rum Village and Kids Pier Fishing Tournament; fishing seminars and the traditional burning sculpture bonfire, a 15-foot mako shark design, beachside. The event will also aid in raising funds for marine sciences scholarships., Contact: John Bell 954-684-5155, Email: johnebell@bellsouth.net, Islamorada /6/16/2016, Morada Way Arts & Cultural District presents: Third Thursday Art Walk, Showcasing the fine arts, music and culinary nuances of the Purple Isles, the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District features national and local artisans who are showcased in galleries at Morada Way between mile marker 81 and 82 – formerly named Industrial Road – as well as “culinary art” and live music from 6-9 p.m. Free admission. Art Walk is held the third Thursday of each month., Key West /6/18/2016, Key West Island Swim: FKCC Swim Around Key West, The officially sanctioned event is a 12.5-mile swim clockwise around the island of Key West that is open to all age groups. Individual swimmers and relay teams can compete. The route takes swimmers through the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, ending where they began at Higgs Beach., Contact: Lori Bosco 305-809-3562, Email: aqualb@aol.com; lori.bosco@fkcc.edu