Mehgan Heaney-Grier: A Dive into History
On a single breath of air, Mehgan Heaney-Grier set a U.S. record for constant-weight freediving in 1996, diving 155 feet deep off the Florida Keys in an amazing display of athleticism and grace.
Hops and Hibiscus: A Florida Keys Brewer’s Passion
Cheryl McBay and her brewmaster husband, Craig McBay, are devoted to producing Keys-crafted beers flavored with an island vibe. Their vibrant microbrewery, aptly named Florida Keys Brewing Co., is tucked away in Islamorada's arts and cultural district at Morada Way.
Michelle’s Island Inspiration
Michelle Lowe’s paintings seemingly pop off the canvas. Each scene is a snapshot of lively-eyed creatures like hogfish, angelfish, large-scaled tarpon, tangs and turtles, or the unmistakeable contours of native seagrape trees, palm fronds and plumage of island birds.
Rob Mitchell: How a ‘Keys Diver’ Found His Home in Key Largo
Rob Mitchell, owner of Key Largo's Keys Diver, relishes the diving tourism business and the island lifestyle. He also takes protecting the Florida Keys personally — making it his mission to share ways divers can help protect the oceans for generations to come.
Robby McClung: Bluegrass and the Keys’ Creative Vibe
As a co-producer of Islamorada’s annual Baygrass Bluegrass Festival, local singer/songwriter Robby McClung is passionate about generating more interest in that musical genre — and about bringing performers from around the world to enrich the Florida Keys' cultural and arts community.
COASTing Along with Billy Kearins
Billy Kearins is the founder of COAST — a rustic, funky space made up of a retail store showroom, studio workshops, an event venue and more — all located on Stock Island’s Front Street where a hand-painted sign indicates “Mellow Folk Welcome.”
Randy Roberts Embraces Entertaining … and Key West
For more than 15 years, Randy Roberts has excited and entertained Key West audiences, impersonating a wide range of characters in a live multimedia tribute to some of the world’s most beloved female performers -- from the divine Bette Midler to the incomparable Cher.
Captain Karen Creates Comfort on Venus Charters
Captain Karen Luknis of Venus Charters cut power to the Suzuki engine as I watched her Pro-Line coast across Garrison Bight to a gentle stop at the dock, after helping another group of clients make lifelong memories.
Luna Earns Well-Deserved Spotlight in Key West
In Key West, seemingly everyone is a character with an interesting back story -- like the engaging bartender and actor Tom Luna.
Susann D’Antonio and the Art of Keys Living
Susann D’Antonio credits collisions with snowbanks, a cooperative cat and a yellow submarine with inspiring much of her Florida Keys creativity.