Hemingway Days: A Celebration Of The Legendary Author’s Legacy In Key West
Starting on Tuesday, thousands of Ernest Hemingway fans will descend on Key West to celebrate the legendary author’s life, legacy and connection to the island city.
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Ernest Hemingway & The Key West Connection
Ernest Hemingway traveled around the world and lived in different parts of the country – but for the legendary American author, Key West was in a league of its own.
Key West’s Whimsical Sculpture Parade Puts Recycled Art In Motion
The Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade meshes art, engineering and recycling for an earth-friendly spectacle the whole family can enjoy.
Research: Florida’s passing rate on nursing exams is the lowest of all states
Nursing students walking through hallway — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Monkey Business Images Due to a rising scarcity, Florida is making an effort to attract and retain nurses; nevertheless, according to recent research, the state leads the nation in terms of nursing graduates failing their final exams. For nursing students to obtain a license and begin
Orange juice prices are on the rise: Florida orange production expected to drop to lowest level in over 80 years
Orange Plantation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by SchnepfDesign Florida’s orange harvest is predicted to reach its lowest level since before World War II as a result of extreme weather conditions and a persistent disease affecting citrus fruit. This will reduce the state’s already limited supply and raise orange juice costs. Florida is anticipated to
Spent Grain May be Key to Helping Stop Red Tide in Florida
Professional brewery worker getting spent grain with shovels. Photo and Caption: Serhii Bobyk/Shutterstock.com Researchers in Florida are trying to find ways to stop Red Tide. They believe the spent grains (also known as soggy barley) from a brewery in Bradenton could hold an answer in molecules that stunt algal blooms. Red Tide causes not only
The Florida Keys Reopens to the Public
Southernmost Point Continental USA at Key West, Florida. The picture shows the famous landmark of the southernmost point of the USA. Photo and Caption: Dennis Kartenkaemper On June 1st the Florida Keys reopened to visitors after access was denied to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. Checkpoints leading into the Florida Keys came down
Matlacha, a Hidden Gem on Florida’s West Coast
Colored pink Elena’s art house on Matlacha Island, Cape Coral, Florida on January 18, 2016. Photo: Nadezda Murmakova/Shutterstock.com Matlacha (pronounced MATT-luh-SHAY) is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets. This small coastal village nestled near the Gulf of Mexico just west of Fort Myers is full of charming attractions. Less than 700 residents live here, making it
New Bill Could Spell a Building Boom in the Florida Keys
Aerial view of Key West, FL, United States. Photo Credit: Nenad Basic/Shutterstock.com A new bill introduced by a state lawmaker from Naples aims to create a building boom for the archipelago area of the state. An amendment slipped into a House bill this week seeks to extend the hurricane evacuation time from 24 hours to
The First Commercial Airline Departed From Florida 110 Years Ago
Birthplace of Pan American World Airways airline company in Key West, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Michael Gordon The Sunshine State, Florida is a great spot to party over spring break or just kick back in the sun. However, the state also boasts an unexpected history of firsts in flying. In the annals of aviation