Florida Keys Real Estate The Florida Keys offer a tropical paradise full of culture, history, entertainment and botanical beauty found no where else in the world. The Florida Keys offers something for everyone, with impromptu festivals being held nightly at sundown on the main island. Whether you are looking for a cultural experience, a relaxing environment or a vast and diverse playground, the Florida Keys has something for you.
This chain of unique islands off the southern coast of Florida is comprised of five main islands; Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine and the Lower Keys and Key West. Key Largo has been called The Dive Capital of the World, and is the perfect destination for underwater enthusiasts to explore the depths of the Gulf of Mexico. Similarly, Islamorada has also been called The Sport fishing Capital of the World, where fishing and boating enthusiasts can cast their lines into the sparkling Gulf waters, teeming with a variety of fish.
Marathon is situated midway in the string of the Keys, and is known as The Heart of the Keys by locals. There are many resorts, restaurants and other entertainment venues in Marathon, as well as many ecological and nature preserves. If it is just peace, quiet and tranquil nature that you are looking for in the Keys, then Big Pine and the Lower Keys is the destination for you.
However, when most people think of the Florida Keys, the main island, Key West, is what comes to mind. This is the Southern most city in the continental United States, and boasts the motto “Everything Old is New Again.” Key West has been the home to a variety of celebrities and historical figures, most notably, author Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway’s home is still preserved there and offers walking tours of the estate (though, those allergic to cats beware…nearly 100 “Hemingway” cats still roam the premises, famous for their six-toed paws).
The Florida Keys offer a little something for everyone, in a unique setting not far from paradise. Experience the keys for yourself…you’ll never be the same again!
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