Did you know the Florida Keys celebrates its bicentennial in 2023? If you love island living, look no further than Florida’s laid-back Keys, especially Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Little Palm Island, and Key West. Art Director Janet Nummi and family recently celebrated birthdays in Marathon with an evening in Key West and raved about the experience: boating, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, and eating fresh seafood and key lime pie. There are hundreds of islands, known for their beaches and barrier reef for snorkeling and diving. Loggerhead turtles nest at Coco Plum Beach and Sombrero Beach. Curry Hammock State Park has a sandy shoreline and mangrove creek. The Dolphin Research Center offers interactive demos in a shallow lagoon. Near the City Marina, Crane Point features a tropical forest, bird-rescue center, and natural history museum. The Turtle Hospital’s mission in Marathon is to rescue, rehab, and release. Visit online for more info visitflorida.com/places-to-go/southeast/marathon.
