Key West bans the sale of sunscreens that hurt coral reefs in the Keys


Please take care to only bring and use sunscreens that don’t incorporate the banned ingredients. Our reef is under great existential pressure from several sources and this is one aspect that we can control. If you visit a search engine and search on “reef-safe sunscreens,” you’ll see there’s a variety of options from many sellers.

Key West bans the sale of sunscreens that hurt coral reefs in the Keys

The Key West City Commission on Tuesday voted 6-1 to ban the sale of sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate, starting in 2021, in an effort to protect the only living coral reef in North America.

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If you’re within a convenient distance from Boston and interested in knowing mor…


If you’re within a convenient distance from Boston and interested in knowing more about what a Keys vacation has to offer, here’s an opportunity to hear it from natives.


Calling our New England and Boston fans! February 9 & 10, the #FloridaKeys will be participating in the 2019 Boston Travel & Adventure Show at the Hynes Convention Center. For a FREE ticket (first 150 people, deadline Feb. 7 at 11:59PM!) follow https://bit.ly/2MsZbOe and enter promo code: VIPFKEYS on the ticket selection screen to unlock free ticket option. We hope to see you there!

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The 15 Best Beaches in Florida


Two Keys beaches, Bahia Honda and Ft. Jefferson, made this list of Florida’s Top 15
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The 15 Best Beaches in Florida

Here, our favorite spots along the Sunshine State’s 1,197-mile coastline, from the Panhandle to the Keys.

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If you happen to be in or near the Middle Keys this weekend…We are live on a g…



If you happen to be in or near the Middle Keys this weekend…

We are live on a gorgeous sunny Saturday in the #FloridaKeys at the 25th annual Pigeon Key Art Festival at Marathon Community Park! Today through 5PM, with a live music concert tonight 6-9PM as part of your ticket admission of only $7. Sunday, Feb. 3, festival hours are 10AM to 4PM.

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Not a breath of wind and sunrise was the sun, the moon and the stars. What more …


Not a breath of wind and sunrise was the sun, the moon and the stars. What more could you ask for…
I hope everyone up north in below zero weather is safe and warm inside.
#marathonflorida #floridakeys #grassykeysunrise #marathonrental #floridakeysvacationrentals


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Great sunset color on Sister’s Creek! Taken from the backyard of one of our ren…


Great sunset color on Sister’s Creek! Taken from the backyard of one of our rentals, 4 bedroom, pool, spa, dock and beach. Sunsets are complements of Mother Nature! Call us for more information on this home.
#marathonflorida #sombrerobeach #floridakeysvacationrentals


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Good morning to all. Of all the morning skys I’ve seen I don’t know that I have …



Good morning to all. Of all the morning skys I’ve seen I don’t know that I have seen one quite like this, a live watercolor! #grassykeysunrise #marathonflorida #floridakeys #marathonrental


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Breezy morning but still a great view! #marathonflorida #floridakeys #florida…


Breezy morning but still a great view! #marathonflorida #floridakeys #floridakeysvacationrentals #grassykeysunrise


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Grassy Key afternoon beauty #grassykey #marathonrental #marathonflorida #flo…


Grassy Key afternoon beauty
#grassykey #marathonrental #marathonflorida #floridakeysvacationrentals


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In case you spotted Lionfish on one of our Keys menus and were wondering…It’s …


In case you spotted Lionfish on one of our Keys menus and were wondering…





It’s #SustainableSunday and we’re asking #FloridaKeys visitors to consider ordering lionfish whenever it’s on the menu. Why? Lionfish is an invasive species and competes with native fish for food and habitat. Lionfish have a light, delicious flavor and can be savored in everything from sushi and ceviche to lusciously sauced dishes. It’s “conservation through consumption.” The REEF Reef Environmental Education Foundation has even published a lionfish cookbook! #ConnectAndProtect

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