View of the Sunset Pier from our Key West Sail.
Tammy Camp’s Memorable Meeting of the Minds List:
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- Let’s keep the record! Parrot Heads are the largest blood drive donors in the Keys each year. Donate blood for MOTM’s annual fundraiser at the Casa Marina.
- Catch a performance by newer Trop Rock artist Isabella Stefania for sweet and fun trop rockin’ songs.
- See the gorgeous 360 degree views of Key West from the top of the Lighthouse. Admission $12, look for $1 off coupons in one of the tourist coupon books all over town. Seniors 62 years+ is $9.
- Grab a beer or cocktail at the quirky Smallest Bar in Key West (124 Duval St.)
- If you’re getting to the island early, stop by the Trop Rockin’ Magazine “Tuesday on the Island” Party at the Sunset Pier from 4p – 7:30p.
- Shop the mini mart at the Casa Marina for unique items not found elsewhere on the island. Check out HatLadyBling for some new swag, then grab a great adventure book based on a Jimmy Buffett song line from Author, Chip Bell.
- Spend an hour swaying in the hammocks at the Casa Marina.
- Eat a slice of pizza at Angelina’s Pizzeria on Duval St. …. Way better than that other pizza place (let the debate begin!).
- Enjoy lunch overlooking the beach at Salute!
- Drink the best Mojito at El Meson De Pepe’s Restaurant & Bar.
- Make it to the Mac McAnally show at the Casa on Thursday night! His shows are full of interesting tidbits and great songs you may not know he wrote.
- Eat up all the Key West Pink Shrimp you can find.
- Spend a tranquil 45 minutes at the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. General admission is $12, grab a coupon for $1 off in one of the tourist flyers. Seniors 65 years+ is $9.
- Catch Radio Trop Rock’s show hosted by Mike Nash at the Schooner Wharf on Tuesday from 7p – 11p. Huge line up of talent.
- Get your picture at the Southernmost Point (note: the line will be shorter when there are no cruise ships in port on 10/28, 10/31, and 11/2).
- Get your picture at the US 1 Mile Marker 0 sign (intersection of Fleming St. and Whitehead St.)
- Taste the best Pina Colada at the Southernmost Point Beach Cafe. The Cruzan Black Strap Rum floater is a must.
- Take pictures of colorful roosters freely roaming the streets in Key West.
- Class it up for an hour and enjoy a good glass of wine (very hard to find on Duval St.) at the Little Room Jazz Club.
- Check out the picture of Jimmy Buffett at the Chart Room (Pier House hotel), the place where he pretty much started his career.
- Do a little hot sauce taste testing at Peppers of Key West.
- Enjoy breakfast (lobster bennedict is yummy!) at the Blue Heaven.
- Pick up a scrumptious loaf of banana bread from the Blue Heaven gift shop (but NOT on Tuesday, because that’s when I get mine and it bums me out when I get there and they are already sold out!)
- Everyone should experience a Mallory Square Sunset ONCE.
- Then check out one of these spots for a less touristy, so much better Key West Sunset experience.
Sunset from Sunset Pier.
- Sit down, relax, enjoy the open air courtyard, a craft beer and listen to the singer/songwriters at one of the Pirate’s and Poet shows at First Flight Island Restaurant.
- Rent a scooter. Lots of fun and quick to get around the island.
- Eat breakfast at Harpoon Harry’s diner. Greasy spoon deliciousness.
- Get your picture next to Jimmy Buffett’s sound studio (Shrimpboat Sound).
- Oh my…. you’ve got to see the Build Your Own Bloody Mary bar at the Blue Macaw.
- Stop in at the ultra-inclusive local dive bar, Bobby’s Monkey Bar. Drink prices are great and the karaoke is fun.
- Catch the late show at Hog’s breath with Jimmy Parrish and the Waves.
- Buy several new Trop Rock CDs to take home!
Cindy Muir’s Memorable Meeting of the Minds List:
- Find Danny Rosado and you’ll find great Trop Rock music.
- A Key West Sail is a must do and we always have so much fun. How about our newly added Don Middlebrook & Erica Sunshine Lee Afternoon Party Sail?
- Catch Dominique, the Cat Man at the sunset celebration at Mallory Square.
- Stop by Island Books for a great selection of local authors’ books.
- Wake up early and catch the Jim Hoehn gig at the Casa. It’s worth it.
- Eat a frozen chocolate-covered Key lime pie slice – even available at the airport!
- Enjoy an Italian dinner at Abondanza’s on Simonton Street – huge portions to share.
- Don’t miss the Trop Rockin’ Magazine People’s Choice Awards Show at Dante’s on Wednesday night at 8pm!
- Get an Oscar original pin at the MOTM Mini Mart.
Always great to see Oscar of New Orleans.
- Walk away with cool Jimmy Buffett memorabilia and raise money for charity at the MOTM live auction and raffles.
- Visit the top floor of the Bull & Whistle, The Garden of Eden, if you dare to bare!
- Catch a Jesse Rice performance, incredible Trop Rock songwriter and performer.
- Get the $3 drink of the day at Margaritaville with your MOTM credentials.
- Drink your morning bloody mary while listening to live music at the Casa pool bar.
- Enjoy a great cheaper breakfast at Camille’s.
- Always fun entertainers, catch the Thom & Coley duo show on Friday at Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon.
- Visit the Mel Fisher Museum to learn about amazing treasure.
- Catch a Scott Kirby show at Smokin’ Tuna. You’ll be delighted you did.
- Eat conch fritters at Schooner Wharf Bar.
- Visit the Key West cemetery for some unique gravestone epitaphs.
- Sign up for the Zonta Walk Parrot Head Team.
- Have a chocolate martini at La Te Da.
- Check out the local artwork from the man/artist who sets up on a corner near the Casa Marina.
- Ride the Conch Train.
- Relax at the Lighthouse Court and catch one of Kelly McGuire’s singer songwriter events.
- Spend a little time relaxing in your hotel’s pool.
- Visit the Hemingway House and find the monuments to the deceased six-toed cats. And actual six-toed cats!
- Take time to seek out Trop Rock music at venues you haven’t seen.
- Walk or bike around the Truman Annex for relaxing quiet time.
- Eat dinner or lunch above the crowds at the Rooftop Cafe.
- See if you can find Jimmy Buffett in the wall mural at the Bull & Whistle.
- Wander through a few of the excellent art galleries on Duval Street.
- Seek out the James Slater show. Unbelievably talented, he’s a big highlight of the lineup for MOTM at the Casa.
- Stumble on over to Louie’s Backyard for a cocktail and the view.
We can’t wait to see you on the island. Have a fantastic week!