Monroe County is proud to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with community-wide experiences that honor our nation’s history while showcasing the unique spirit of The Florida Keys.
It's not just another day in paradise! You'll find doings and happenings up and down the Keys, nearly every day of the year. Check out the latest fun and frolic below.
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Marathon is a 10-mile long island in the Florida Keys, with an extended area spanning from Long Key to the Seven Mile Bridge (MM 47–61), Marathon offers easy access by land, air and sea with new commercial airline service scheduled to start in 2027.
This stretch of The Florida Keys offer some of the very best boating, fishing, oceanfront in the United States. Snorkel Sombrero Reef, explore the Turtle Hospital or meet dolphins up close at The Dolphin Research Center. Go for a sunset walk along the Seven Mile Bridge or wander Crane Point’s trails through the native hardwood hammock trees. Stay at laid-back inns, luxurious waterfront rental homes or the many fabulous resorts. Marathon, the heart of The Keys, where every day is paradise.
Past Key Largo and deeper into The Florida Keys sits Islamorada. Known as “The Sportfishing Capital of The World,” the island hosts some of the best fishing charters and guides in the US, with both backcountry and open-ocean big game fishing on tap. From Bonefish to Tarpon, Mahi and Tuna, Grouper and record breaking Snapper…there is no other place quite like it.
Islamorada’s six islands: Plantation Key, Windley Key, Upper Matecumbe Key, Lower Matecumbe Key, Indian Key, and Lignumvitae Key are full of family-friendly things to do. Swim, kayak, and camp at Long Key State Park, hike and take a guided tour at Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, and paddle a kayak across the water to access Indian Key Historic State Park or Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park for an afternoon of sunbathing, hiking, and swimming.
Families enjoy feeding tarpon at Robbie’s Marina year-round, learning about the area’s history at Florida Keys History and Discovery Center, and experiencing the many inhabitants of the local waters at Theater of the Sea.
Islamorada is known as a hub and refuge for artists of all kinds. Visitors can visit the vibrant local art scene at many studios and galleries of the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District and catch a theater or musical performance at Coral Shores Performing Arts Center or a concert at the waterfront ICE Amphitheater located at the 40-acre Islamorada Founders Park, which also features a beach and water sports rentals.
Some of the very best dining in The Florida Keys can also be found in Islamorada. The Square Grouper is a can’t miss!
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Boca Raton is one of the most exclusive and sought-after communities in the state. With miles of white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, luxury resorts like 5-Star The Boca Raton, a world-class art scene, and more parks than most any other Florida community, Boca Raton offers an incredible mix of luxurious lifestyle nestled among stunning natural landscapes.
The renowned Boca Raton Museum of Art sits next to the Mizner Park Amphitheater, where events are planned year-round. The restaurant scene in Boca and Palm Beach is second to none, with many famed New York icons having opened locations in the area. Mizner Park and Royal Palm Place offer several miles of walkable boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment along Boca’s downtown district.
Boca Raton defines what luxury lifestyle should be and is leading the way in a state growing at a rate of over 1,000 people per day.