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www.theglobaldigital.com Key West - Florida
Laying approximately 129 miles south of Miami, Florida is Key West. The Spanish
name was Cayo Hueso which literally means "Bone Key". The reason given for this
name, according to legend, is that Key West was littered with bones and was once
a communal graveyard. During the 1600's, many a pirate sought his fortune off the coast of
Key West and many ships along with their treasure were lost in these treacherous waters.
Although, today, you may not find pirates in these waters they have been replaced by
modern day treasure hunters seeking the spoils of these sunken vessels.
In 1920, the Casa Marina Resort opened its doors offering first class accommodations and
attracted many wealthy visitors. It was the dream of railroad magnate Henry Flagler,
who passed two years prior to its completion. A favorite of Presidents, Hollywood
celebrities, and the like, Casa Marina was instrumental in making Key West the
popular destination it is today. Key West has been home to many artist. Ernest Hemingway
was said to have written many novels in Key West. His home is now a museum open to the
public. Tennessee Williams, who rented many homes in the U.S., owned but one, in
Key West .It is said Tennessee Williams wrote the first draft of Streetcar Named Desire while
staying at the La Concha Hotel, in 1947. The waters of Key West offer some of the best
fishing in the world, with an abundance of shark, tuna, sailfish, snapper, tarpon, and grouper.
If you are a beach-goer there are beautiful white sandy beaches like Smathers Beach and
Higgs Beach. The beaches offer rental outlets where you can rent jet skis, umbrellas,
chairs, etc...
Key West has been a favorite selection among wedding planners, honeymooners, as well
as those just seeking some much needed rest and relaxation. Accommodations range from
the more modest to the most luxurious.
We'll see you all at Sloppy Joe's.
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