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SOMO Marathon & Half Key West
2017-10-07 04:30 - 12:00 UTC
Imagine running through the southernmost island in the United States while enjoying a break from the ordinary. The Southernmost Marathon & Half / Key West Running Festival promises just that- 26.2, 13.1, 6.2 or 3.1 miles of ocean and gulf views, as well as iconic Key West landmarks. The Marathon Course is USATF certified. Join us this fall for Key West and the Florida Keys premier race- the Southernmost Marathon & Half presented by 361 Degrees. Come for the race and stay for a good time! All participants will receive an event t-shirt at packet pick up and finisher medal.
Saturday, October 7, 2017
4:30am 12:00pm

Start/Finish Line opes at 4:30am (Day of Packet Pick Up available, bag drop available)
Maraton Start 5:30am
Half Marathon Start 5:45am
Half Marathon Awards 9:45am
Marathon Awards 10am
Finish Line open until 12pm

Sunday, October 8, 2017
6:00am 11:00am

Salute! on the Beach 10K & 5K
Packet Pick Up 6:30am
10K/5K Start 7:30am
Finish Line Party 8am
Awards 9:15am

Ride & Roll 2017 for Charity
2017-10-07 14:00 - 18:00 | Key Colony Beach
Join the Coldwell Bank Schmidt Charitable Foundation Bike Ride.

Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic
2017-10-07 | Postcard Inn, 84001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL, 33036, United States
The Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic is scheduled for October 6th and 7th, 2017 at Postcard Inn in Islamorada, FL! Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic donated $6,200 to Mariner's Hospital Oncology Services. 40 offshore and inshore boats participated. Awarded almost $13,000 in cash prizes. Overall 22 prizes were awarded.
Email: alexis@maddogclassic.com
7:00 am - Fishing
Inshore & Offshore boats are free to proceed to their desired fishing sites. Lines in at 7:00 am.
(see rules for details).
4:00 pm – Lines Out - Fishing Officially Ends
All Inshore & Offshore boats must stop fishing.
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm - Weigh-in
“Bimini Row”, Southside of Postcard Inn Marina
Dock up or drive in and watch as the day’s Offshore catch get weighed!
All fish MUST be in before the close of the weigh station.
All Inshore Score Sheets & Photos MUST be turned in by 6:00 pm
No exceptions. (see rules for details)
6:00 pm - Silent Auction Opens
Celebration Tiki Hut at Postcard Inn
Don’t miss out on great deals on fishing gear, sports memorabilia,
exotic trips, electronics, jewelry, beautiful artwork and more!
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Keys Caribbean Buffet
Celebration Tiki Hut at Postcard Inn
Enjoy a fantastic beach buffet dinner!
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Awards Ceremony & Celebration Party
Celebration Tiki Hut at Postcard Inn
At the Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic Awards Party, find out who will take home the
$5,000 Top Offshore Boat Prize and the $1,000 Top Inshore Boat Prize, along with other cash prizes & trophies!
Then tell your best fish stories and party into the night with cocktails, music and great friends!

The Marathon Games: Pentathlon 2017
2017-10-07 | Florida Keys Country Club, 4000 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon, FL, 33050, United States
A truly one of a kind event the brings out athletes and philanthropist a like.
Want to get a hold of someone to discuss being a Pentathlete, a Sponsor of a Pentathlete, or a Donor of prizes?
Call (305) 587-9830

3rd Annual Hungry Games
2017-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
A contest of epic proportions, where YOU choose your favorite dish and the winner of these Hungry Games. Key West High School Students team up with our local celebrity chefs for the tastiest event in town.

Key West Toastmasters Club Meeting
2017-08-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Keys Federal Credit Union, 3022 N. Roosevelt (Key Plaza), Key West, 33040, United States
Toastmasters is an internationally recognized organization, specializing in communication and leadership developement.
Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month and start on time at 12pm. Meetings are open for anyone who wishes to improve their leadership and communications skills.
Toastmasters Mission statement:
"We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders."

Conch Scramble Par-Tee on the Water Charity Golf Tournament
2017-09-29 18:00 - 2017-09-30 17:00
Registration is open.
Kickoff Party 9/29/17 6:00pm-10:00pm, Place TBA Tournament Start 9/30/17, 8:30am, Islamorada Fish Company, MM 81.5.
Awards Ceremony 9/30/17, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Ocean View Inn & Sports Pub, MM 84.5.
The Conch Scramble takes place on the big blue sea, with floating greens, golf boats and biodegradable golf balls that turn into fish food! The Conch Scramble is a 501(c)3 organization that accepts tax deductible contributions. This year's beneficiaries are: Treasure Village Montessori School, Coral Shores High School Football Booster Club, Coral Shores High School baseball teams and Coral Shores High School boys' soccer teams.
Contact: 305-509-0315
Email: info@conchscramble.com

Free Movie: Pulp Fiction @ the Key West Theater
2017-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.

Director:
Quentin Tarantino

Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm at the Key West Theater

Fifth Annual Swim for Alligator Lighthouse
2017-09-23 05:30 - 18:30 | Amara Cay, 80001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 33036, United States
In the event’s fifth year, swimmers participate in a 9-mile roundtrip race from Islamorada to the Alligator Lighthouse and back. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Pool in Islamorada, helping provide scholarship opportunities to those in need, and preserve treasured historic lighthouses on Florida’s coastal waterways.

Books & Books Art Contest Submissions Due
2017-09-22 08:00 - 18:00 | Books & Books, 533 Eaton Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Local bookseller Books & Books @ the Studios of Key West is hosting an art contest, and anyone can enter! They are calling upon art enthusiasts to submit one piece of art inspired by their favorite book. The winning piece will be displayed in Books & Books for one month, and the winner will receive a $500 Books & Books Art Supply Gift card. Contest details state, ‘Inspiration comes in all forms so feel free to incorporate as much or as little reference to the book in your piece as you like.’ There is a $10 registration fee. Visit the store from 10-6 or check out http://booksandbookskw.com/art-contest/for all the details. Entrants can also register their submission online here: http://booksandbookskw.com/sac-registration/. Finished artwork needs to be submitted by 6 pm on September 29th .

Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge
2017-09-22 - 2017-09-24
For 18 years this annual tournament has offered anglers the opportunity to win coveted trophies for trout, snook and redfish. A popular auction showcase and Sunday evening dinner are open to the public. Proceeds support local vocational scholarships for all ages, and Take Stock in Children scholarships for financially challenged Upper Keys students.
Contact Dennis Caltagirone 305-331-0525 for more information.

Free Movie: Best In Show @ the Key West Theater
2017-09-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
A colorful array of characters compete at a national dog show.

Director:
Christopher Guest

Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.

29th Annual "Showcase of Key West Businesses" Trade Show
2017-09-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Key West Marriott Beachside, Tavern N Town 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
The Key West Chamber of Commerce offers you an opportunity to showcase your business during the Business Trade Show, this year’s event will be held at the Key West Marriott Beachside Resort. Last year as in previous years this highly successful show was sold out, with more than 400 people attending making it a fun day for all. This year’s trade show hours will be 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a ½ hour break at 5:00 p.m. to prepare for the members only Business After Hours sponsored by the Key West Marriott Beachside, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
We encourage you to participate in this year’s trade show. As an exhibitor, you will receive maximum exposure to attending members of the business community and residents of Key West and the lower keys as you display the products and information that your business offers. We encourage you to provide giveaways as an added attraction, resulting in a greater marketing exposure for your business. Booth Sizes Available: Oversized Corner Booths, Extended Wall Booths, Standard Wall Booths and Center Room Booths. More information and a registration form will be mailed to all members in the next few weeks.
For more information or to reserve your booth contact:
Kerry Baker: 305-294-2587 or email: membership@keywestchamber.org

18th Annual Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry Fishing Championship
2017-09-15 16:30 - 21:30 | Don's Bait & Tackle, 90 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead, 33030, United States
Named after the man known affectionately as “Mr. Everglades,” the event is headquartered at the Islander Resort, A Guy Harvey Outpost. Anglers are challenged to fish off of Everglades National Park, fishing areas that Lucerne favored.

The 2017 Herman Lucerne Memorial is a two-day tournament on September 15 -17, 2017 with a unique seven-species format to benefit the angler experience of Everglades National Park. Anglers are challenged to catch at least one Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Seatrout, Snapper, Bonefish, and Black Drum. Awards are given in 22 individual categories at our ceremony hosted at the Islander Resort in Islamorada, FL.

Robert James Sales S.L.A.M. Celebrity Tournament
2017-09-08 - 2017-09-10
In the first of three tournaments in the annual Redbone Celebrity Tournament Series, also called The Trilogy, anglers target tarpon, permit and bonefish to achieve the coveted “flats grand slam.” The event raises funds for the fight against cystic fibrosis. Tournament takes place in Key West.
305-664-2002 for more information

LGBT Art & Culture Revolution
2017-09-07 - 2017-09-11
Two Islands - One Week - Be a Part of History! Begin with an Art, Wine & Dine Experience in Key West, then be transported back in time to Cuba for the trip of a lifetime.

Dinner & Pool Parties, Private Gallery, Art Exhibitions, Gallery, Museum & Rum Distillery Tours

Contact Wendy DeLucca for more information: 954-699-6556

Womenfest Key West
2017-09-06 - 2017-09-10
Thousands of singles, couples and groups of women flock to Key West each year for this renowned celebration for lesbians and their friends. Activities generally include dance parties, poolside gatherings, sailing and snorkeling, live music, comedy performances and more.

SOUTHERNMOST BEACH JAM
2017-09-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Information coming soon. 508 South St. 305-296-6577. 6 PM to 9 PM. Free!

COWBOY BILL'S 10th ANUUAL GIT-R-WET T-SHIRT CONTEST
2017-09-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Cowboy Bill's Bar, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Limited to 25 contestants who will be competing for $1500.00 in cash prizes. 1st prize = $1000; 2nd prize - $300.00; 3rd priz - $200.00 10pm 618 Duval St. 305-440-2605

8th Annual Key West BrewFest
2017-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Green Parrot, 601 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Because the last 7 BrewFest’s have been so much fun and such a success, we’re doing it again! Join us, in Key West over Labor Day weekend, August 31 – September 4, 2017. The Southernmost Beach Resort has teamed up with the Key West Sunrise Rotary of the Conch Republic to host Key West BrewFest. All proceeds to benefit the Rotary Club and their charitable efforts. Events from beer dinners, beer brunches, happy hour parties, pool parties, late-night parties, seminars and the Signature Tasting Festival Event are some of the great activities we have on tap for you! And, try tasting close to 200 beers in one weekend!
7pm: Bingo at the Green Parrot located at 601 Whitehead Street.

8th Annual Key West BrewFest
2017-09-03
Because the last 7 BrewFest’s have been so much fun and such a success, we’re doing it again! Join us, in Key West over Labor Day weekend, August 31 – September 4, 2017. The Southernmost Beach Resort has teamed up with the Key West Sunrise Rotary of the Conch Republic to host Key West BrewFest. All proceeds to benefit the Rotary Club and their charitable efforts. Events from beer dinners, beer brunches, happy hour parties, pool parties, late-night parties, seminars and the Signature Tasting Festival Event are some of the great activities we have on tap for you! And, try tasting close to 200 beers in one weekend!
Schedule of Events:
12pm – 5pm: Pool party sponsored by Tampa Bay Brewing at The Perry Hotel located at 7001 Shrimp Road, Stock Island
1pm – 5pm: Pool Beer Pong Party Tour, sponsored by Bud Light at Keys Collection Hotels. Grab your passport at The Barefoot Bar and Grill at The Fairfield Inn and Suites, along with a $5 Bud Light and get your first stamp. Proceed to the Salty Lime at the Hilton Garden Inn and purchase your 2nd Bud Light for $5 and receive your second stamp. Make your way over to Rum Row at the Gates Hotel for another $5 Bud Light and receive your third stamp. Then it’s on to The Toasted Coconut at 24 North Hotel where $10 gets you your final stamp and a wristband to play. Live DJ with party favors provided by Bud Light.
1pm- 4pm: Kona Pool Party at The Marker Waterfront Resort , at 200 William Street, featuring tunes by DJ Jimmy and a pig roast
7pm: Funky Budda Beer Dinner at the Southernmost Beach Cafe located at 1405 Duval Street. $69/per person plus tax

8th Annual Key West BrewFest
2017-09-02
Because the last 7 BrewFest’s have been so much fun and such a success, we’re doing it again! Join us, in Key West over Labor Day weekend, August 31 – September 4, 2017. The Southernmost Beach Resort has teamed up with the Key West Sunrise Rotary of the Conch Republic to host Key West BrewFest. All proceeds to benefit the Rotary Club and their charitable efforts. Events from beer dinners, beer brunches, happy hour parties, pool parties, late-night parties, seminars and the Signature Tasting Festival Event are some of the great activities we have on tap for you! And, try tasting close to 200 beers in one weekend!
Schedule of Events:
3pm – 5pm: VIP admission at the Key West BrewFest Signature Tasting Festival on South Beach, located at 1405 South Beach
($75 per person, tickets must be purchased in advance, limited number sold). Purchase Tickets
5pm-8pm: The Signature Tasting Festival on South Beach, 1405 South Beach, $40 in advance; $50 day of or at the door. Located at 1405 Duval Street. Purchase Tickets
***8pm: Second Line March led by New Orleans band Water Seed leaving South Beach at end of the Signature Tasting Festival. Get your dancing shoes on to march your way from the end festival at South Beach, down Duval Street, to the Green Parrot. Keep the night alive with the live brass band leading you to the next party!
8pm: Join Water Seed as they head on stage at the Green Parrot for the after party
8pm: Key West BrewFest annual After Party at The Porch featuring live music by local favorite Happy Dog
