Tournament anglers are to compete to catch the most inches of snook and redfish on fly in a challenge where one inch equals one point. Awards are to be given to the grand champion and runner-up, and to the anglers who catch the largest snook and redfish. The field is limited to 30 boats.
This lively event features a large group of people taking a road trip to party on the beach, night and day, for an entire weekend. The festivities consist of uniquely themed all-inclusive parties with complimentary drinks and food, parking and shuttle service over a three-day span in Islamorada., Contact: 954-608-3131, Email: [email protected]
Celebrities join other anglers to catch bonefish and redfish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research in the final event of the annual Redbone Celebrity Tournament Series., Contact: 305-664-2002, Email: [email protected]
Super Boat International returns with teams from all around the world who compete 4/through 10/in the National Series Points races and conclude in 11/for the famous Key West World Championships. High-speed offshore powerboats race in Key West Harbor and surrounding waters to continue Key West’s longstanding tradition in this annual challenge, known internationally as the Indianapolis 500 of powerboat racing. A portion of the 6.5-mile course runs through Key West Harbor, meaning smooth water where racers can achieve speeds above 140 mph and provide fans breathtaking displays of skill and power., Contact: 305-296-6166, Email: [email protected], Key Largo /11/12/2016, Eighth Annual Key Largo Bridge Run, Runners can enjoy the sunrise where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulf of Mexico while participating in the out-and-back race that crosses a portion of the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, including the Jewfish Creek Bridge., Contact: 305-451-1642, Email: [email protected]
Anglers compete for prizes and trophies in this annual event targeting snook, redfish, bonefish, tarpon and permit. Proceeds benefit the Guides Trust Foundation. Highlights include a beachside barbecue and an awards banquet characteristic of Cheeca’s casual elegance., Contact: 360-288-2436 (PT), Email: [email protected]
Nontraditional artistry and beachside fun combine in a unique creative experience for participants and spectators. Visitors can watch leading U.S. and international sand sculptors construct and display large-scale creations over Thanksgiving weekend on the Atlantic Ocean beach at the Casa Marina Resort, 1500 Reynolds St., Email: [email protected], Big Pine & the Lower Keys /11/26/2016, Big Pine & The Lower Keys Island Art Festival, Highlights of this holiday event include live music by local entertainers, food, exhibits and booths featuring locally produced arts and crafts. Festivities traditionally take place on the grounds of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, MM 31 oceanside., Contact: 305-872-2411, Email: [email protected]
The first leg of the triple-crown Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship series is the only tournament in the series to offer a junior division for anglers age 16 and younger. Unlimited anglers are allowed per vessel. d, Contact: Dianne Harbaugh 305-522-4868 , Email: [email protected], Key West /12/31/2016, New Year’s Eve Shoe Drop Celebration, The Southernmost City celebrates with a descending 6-foot red high heel shoe carrying drag queen Sushi at the Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House complex, 724 Duval St. Seconds before midnight, the high heel bearing a lavishly gowned and coiffed Sushi is to be lowered from the second-story balcony of the complex toward the cheering crowds below. As midnight strikes and the New Year officially begins, she will land and gleefully pop the cork on a ceremonial bottle of champagne., Email: [email protected]
The Key West Triathlon and Expo expects to host a maximum of 1,000 participants and some of the sport’s best known triathletes; TRIKW allows you to bask in the warm weather and the waters of the Atlantic Ocean while the rest of the country is experiencing winter. Olympic and Sprint distances.
“Enjoy garden tours
“American masterpiece about the universal pull that we all feel for “home.” Carrie Watts is an elderly widow
“A master of impersonations
“Shallow water flats anglers and guides are invited to hook-up and fight their barracuda rivals. Event is to be headquartered at Hurricane Hole Marina
“Educational lectures are open to the public
“Colorful Civil War re-enactments
“In this light-tackle challenge
“Female impersonator extraordinaire Randy Roberts brings a one man
“All-release tournament offers fishing for bonefish
“Artists and craftspeople are to exhibit their work from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at this weekend event
“With paintings on exhibition in hundreds of museums and galleries worldwide
“A large regional charity competition that typically draws more than 200 anglers