Each of the Florida Keys have a unique style, personality and offerings.  Give me a call and I will help you find the one that is perfect for you.


As you come South from Miami, Key Largo is the first and largest key you come to.  Now with a new bridge, the entrance is impressive with expansive water views. Key Largo is uniquely positioned between Everglades’ National Park and John Pennekamp State Park. The natural beauty and wildlife is abundant, especially when out on the water. North America’s only living coral reef is just three miles off-shore and can be experienced by snorkeling, diving or if you don’t want to get wet, by a glass bottom boat tour.


Off shore fishing is very popular from this tropical island destination as it is for many of the keys. The backcountry offers anglers choices of fly fishing, light tackle fishing or bonefishing. For those who would rather eat the fish than catch them, the fisheries is a great stop to buy the fresh catch of the day.


The keys have the ocean on one side and the gulf or bay on the other. Eco tours by water are another fantastic way to tour the Everglades. Manatees, dolphin, alligators, egrets and a myriad of other birds inhabit this pristine wilderness and is one of the amazing wonders of the keys.


The waterfront properties in Key Largo are either on the canals, the open bay or ocean. Many Key Largo neighborhoods have homeowner’s parks which give even the dry lot home owner’s access to the water with a boat ramp, dock and sometimes a beach and barbeque area.  Largo Sound Park and Largo Sound Village are two of these types of neighborhoods. They are an amazing value with an annual fee of less than $200 a year.

For second home buyers, there are high-end gated communities and waterfront condominiums. Both offer the opportunity for rentals if the owner wanted to generate income from the property when they are not enjoying them themselves.

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Isla Morada Tierra Encantada means "Islamorada, the Enchanted Land.” Indeed, the community of Islamorada is the destination for a great many of the visitors to the Florida Keys. This eighteen mile-long stretch of islands that make up the "Village of Islands" derives its character from a relaxed pace of life, a leisurely lifestyle, and some of the best fishing on earth. Islamorada also has the largest concentration of fishing boats in the Florida Keys. Sportfishing is the tourist base of Islamorada, and around this yearly flock of avid anglers have sprung up services to accommodate them. What people love to do here is get out on the water and fish all day.


Some of the world’s greatest kite surfers can be seen from Whale Harbor Bridge. A popular attraction for families is the Theater of the Sea, an island version of SeaWorld. Anglers and non-anglers alike love to stop at World Wide Sportsman, a huge and beautiful store that houses Hemmingway’s boat, The Pilar.


Islamorada has some of the best upper keys eateries as well.  Morada Bay and Pierre’s are located on a pristine, white sandy beach with curved palms that extend out over the water and make you feel like you are on an exotic island. It's great to watch the sunset over the bay as you listen to the live music and enjoy the great cuisine. The full moon parties there are a combination of a bonfire and a junkanoo parade in the Bahamas, they are the ultimate beach party! Other than that, Islamorada earns its nickname as Sport Fishing Capital of the World by catering to every whim of what we call the sports fisherman. In addition, be sure to check out Robbie's Marina, where you can feed the tarpon right off their docks, if the pelican’s don’t get the fish first.

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When you visit Marathon, you’ll find a charming tropical town with some of best beaches and water sports in the world.  The Marathon Airport is located at the mid point on the island chain making it in close proximity to the many desirable locations on the Keys.

Though much of the romantic history of Marathon is still in evidence, the town has also modernized. There are luxury accommodations, intimate resorts, many fine restaurants and casual eateries, shops with designer sportswear/swim suits, gift shops, and more.  Services include a 58-bed hospital.  Marathon has retained the ambience of a 19th century fishing village while providing up-to-date amenities.  Marathon is known for its annual Seven Mile Bridge Run held in April each year when 1500 runners make the challenging run over the longest and one of the most uniquely beautiful bridges in the world.

Ready for the tropical, palm-lined beach, azure waters, warm ocean breezes, and glorious sun?  Zip down to the #1 rated beach in the continental U.S. at Bahia Honda State Park.  The waters are calm and comforting and many tropical plants adorn the area.  All water sports, fishing, picnicking, and camping are available at the recreation area.  Sombrero Beach is known for some of the best snorkeling anywhere.

When you’re ready for a bit of the indoors, you can enjoy a theatre performance at the Marathon Community Theatre, enjoy the artwork of the Florida Keys Watercolor Society, take the Marathon House and Garden Tour, or hear a classical concert at San Pablo Church.  Later a cool drink on the patio at Hideway Café is just the thing to complete your day.

The Florida Keys are rich with the history of pirates and shipwrecks, hurricanes and pineapples groves, and the railroad “that went to sea”.  Much of Marathon’s past is still in evidence.  Visit Crane Point Hammock, an area of protected historic sites, trails with wild flowers, and museums.  Pigeon Key can be reached by crossing the Old Seven Mile Bridge.   Learn about bottlenose dolphins at The Dolphin Research Center before swimming with these gentle and intelligent creatures, and then visit Bubbles and Rebel, two of 12 permanent residents at the Turtle Hospital.

Marathon is at the heart of the Keys marine habitat where kayakers can paddle through the shallows and observe sea turtles or tropical fish, or watch egrets and herons catching fish.  While most of the waters around Marathon are open to fishing, some are designated for fish viewing and eco-tourism.  Home to the only living coral barrier reef in North America, Sombrero Reef is a protected marine area lying several miles offshore.   

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Key Colony Beach was founded in early 1950s by a developer named Phil Sadowski, and was incorporated in 1957.   It is located on 286 acres of land, and includes approximately 1,368 housing units, 118 undeveloped lots, and 11 lots in the process of development.

The number of resident there fluctuates greatly.  There are 822 permanent residents who enjoy the beautiful year-round climate; in mid-winter, however, the population peaks at 3,600, and averages around 2,500 most of the year.

In the 1950s the city of Key Colony Beach was developed on Key Vaca. Key Colony Beach was full of canals and houses that looked alike. Today, it's a coveted neighborhood with strict quality of life rules and gorgeous streets. Today, Marathon offers numerous places to stay, places to dine, one of the nicest beaches in the Keys (Sombrero Beach), charter fishing, and a host of attractions and activities. And of course the reef is out there too, as well as a picturesque lighthouse, called Sombrero light. For anglers, Marathon is where Florida Bay really opens up. Although technically you aren't into the Gulf of Mexico yet, it certainly feels a little more like it. Fishing is awesome here, and the plethora of bridges makes for fantastic Tarpon fishing as well as other fishing pursuits. The "Best Beach in America" is here in the Middle Keys, at Bahia Honda State Park. Marathon is also home to Dolphin attractions, a fishing resort, and Sombrero Beach.
                       
City property includes City Hall Offices, Auditorium and Post Office Building, Recreation Area, City Hall Park, Gazebo Park, East Side Park, Sunset Park and the Entrance Property.

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Monroe County, in which Marathon is located, is named after James Monroe, the 5th President of the U. S.  Monroe County constitutes a grouping of islands connected by an overseas highway, built by the state.  By utilizing 42 defunct railroad bridges between Key Largo and Key West and by constructing miles of highway, the longest segmented bridge in the world was successfully completed.  The bridges utilized were constructed as part of the historic railroad route that ran the length of the Keys, but which was dramatically destroyed in a hurricane. The highway contains 19.3 miles of bridge spans.  The population of the county has grown from 5,657 in 1870 to 79,589 in 2000.

This marine wonderland with its fascinating history of pirated ships, famous writers and artists, its connection to Cuba and the Bahamas, attracts millions of tourists each year, making tourism the major source of employment for local residents. Retail services, commercial fishing and government employment are also important industries.

The Keys are made of a two-mile layer of limestone on top of the ancient Appalachian mountain foothills.  The highest point in the Keys, only 18 feet above sea level, lies on Windley Key. The Keys are islands of composed of rock.  Sandy beaches are uncommon, and are found primarily on the Atlantic side of the larger islands.  This environment has many benefits to the environment and marine recreation.  It holds the only living coral reef in the continental U.S., and provides an extremely attractive and stimulating place for diving, boating, fishing, wildlife, flora and fauna.


Getting around the Keys:  Everyone travels by automobile up and down the islands on the famed Overseas Highway, which stretches 100 miles from Key Largo to Key West with over 40 bridges along the way. 

Air Travel to the Keys:  Several major air carriers schedule regular service to both Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon Airport. These include US Airways and Delta, and American Eagle Airlines.  Many flights are routed through the Miami International Airport, although some smaller airlines, such as Cape Air and private charters, schedule direct flights from many major cities in Florida, such as Ft. Meyers, Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, and the Bahamas. International flights must connect to one of these airlines in Miami.

Marathon Airport began as a World War II airstrip and now is a convenient destination for both commercial and private planes.  Located in the middle of the island chain Marathon Airport is an hour away from either Key West or Key Largo, making it a popular travel choice for visitors to the Keys.

Traveling by water:  The Key West Express provides passenger ferry service from Ft. Myers Beach and Marco Island on Florida's southwest coast to the Key West Bight Ferry Terminal.  It’s about 3.5 hours of scintillating breezes and sun.  For private boaters be sure to reserve your space in the numerous marinas that dot the coastal inlands.



Students who live on the Keys are served by the Monroe County Schools. There are three high schools: Coral Shores (Tavernier), Key West (Key West), and Marathon High School (Marathon); one Middle School; and five Elementary Schools throughout the area.  Monroe County offers many other educational services as well:  Hurricane Island Outward Bound, Montessori Elementary Charter School, and Big Pine Neighborhood Charter School are just a few.

Florida Keys Community College is located in Key West.