Return to Key West

Return to Key West is a beautiful photo essay by Jason Rowan showcasing gay Key West. If you've ever wondered what Key West is like, or want to be reminded, Return to Key West is a great way to escape the snow.

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One Human Family

"One Human Family" is the official philosophy of the City of Key West and Monroe County. For more information, to make a contribution or to learn how to get your own One Human Family sticker, visit One Human Family

New Year's Eve!!!

New Year’s Eve features Key West’s Red High Heel Shoe Drop which attracted the attention of CNN and has made Key West one of the top places in the world to ring in the New Year. As an alternative to shivering in Times Square, join the jubilant crowd around the 700 block of Duval Street gathered in shorts - or even less!

Watch Key West's famous drag queen Sushi descend in the giant high heel shoe from the top of Bourbon Street Pub to the street below during the countdown to 2009.
When the shoe touches down at midnight champagne corks will pop and the confetti will fly to officially welcome 2009. Produced by Bourbon Street Pub with Sponsors including the Key West Business Guild.

In addition to this annual party, enjoy time on the water, fine dining packages, theater, other street parties lowering a host of Key West themed objects and characters, fireworks, dancing and much more.

Please start planning your trips to Key West for 2009. Happy New Year! http://www.gaykeywestfl.com

What's New in Key West

What's New in...
KEY WEST
by Tim Pinckney


Every night in Key West you’ll find the main promenade, Duval Street, packed with locals and vacationers doing the “Duval Crawl.” Here you’ll discover people from all walks of life strolling after a night of good food and music, gaggles of tan young women laughing and window-shopping, and gay men, jammed into flip-flops, jumping from club to club.
http://www.passportmagazine.com/whatsnewin/KeyWest.php

Return to Key West

Return to Key West

Return to Key West is a new media marketing campaign sponsored by the Key West Business Guild, Island House, and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. The photo essay features the work of Jason Rowan.

Return to Key West: The Boat

Gay Key West presents: The Boat from peter mychalcewycz on Vimeo.

Return to Key West: The Beach

Gay Key West presents: The Beach from peter mychalcewycz on Vimeo.

Return to Key West: The Pool

Gay Key West presents: The Pool from peter mychalcewycz on Vimeo.

St. Pete Pride

 

 

 

 

Members of the Key West Business Guild promoted our island during a street fair at St. Pete Pride. These are some of the photos taken during that event.

Steve Smith promoting Key West @ St. Pet

Steve Smith promoting Key West @ St. Pete Pride

Pridefest 2008 Street Fair

Pridefest Street Fair

Pridefest 2008 Street Fair

Street Fair

Dancers @ Bourbon

Dancers @ Bourbon Street Pub

Kolby @ Aqua

Faith Michaels @ Aqua

Inga

Sassy Black @ Aqua

30th Anniversary Kickoff

Justin Seguin and Steve Smith at the Key West Business Guild 30th Anniversary Kickoff event at the Mermaid and the Alligator

30th Anniversary Kickoff

Dean Carlson (center) talks to attendees of the Guild kickoff party at the Mermaid and the Alligator guesthouse

30th anniversary of the Guild

Laurie at Aqua

Drew and jose

Wish you were here!

Photographer and blogger Jason Rowan has been worked with Island House on a couple of very effective marketing campaigns targeting potential visitors. They provide a great overview of what it is like to visit Key West and let go.

Check out the slideshow at fourdaysinkeywest.com

and check out the slideshow and video for Room103:

Gay Spring Break

gay.com Gay Spring Break week has been underway since this past Friday. There are still several events this week:



Monday, 3/24/08 GAY.COM DUELING BARTENDERS & KARAOKE. Both events are open to Men & Women at AQUA NIGHTCLUB. 711 Duval Street. aquakeywest.com

Tuesday, 3/25/08 Men & Women are invited for a Special GAY.COM Drag Show by the 801 Girls. 801 Bourbon Bar & Cabaret, 801 Duval Street. www.801bourbon.com

Wednesday, 3/26/08 GAY.COM Sunset Soiree. 6-8 pm. Men and Women are invited to the Top of Crowne Plaza La Concha for a breathtaking view of the island and sunset. Food, Drinks, Mike Emerson Jazz Duo and GAY.COM give-aways, but this is not an underwear wearing party! 420 Duval Street. www.laconchakeywest.com More details to be announced.

Thursday, 3/27/08 Men’s GAY.COM Underwear SUNSET SAIL on the BLUE Q. www.captainstevekw.com. Details to be announced.

Thursday, 3/27/08 GAY.COM UNDERWEAR BINGO AT BOURBON STREET PUB. Join the underwear party and receive a bingo number for your chance to win prizes every 1/2 hour. 724 Duval Street. bourbonstreetcomplex.com

Friday, 3/28/08 801 10:00 PM Men’s GAY.COM Underwear Party at 801 Bourbon Bar, 801 Duval Street. www.801bourbon.com Details to be announced.

Friday, 3/28/08 Women’s Happy Hours with GAY.COM. Pearl’s Rainbow, 525 United Street. www.pearlsrainbow.com. Details to be announced.

Saturday, 3/29/08 GAY.COM DUCK POOL PARTY for Men. Win prizes. Underwear decorating contest & fashion show. Drag Queen Gassy Winds will be grilling burgers and hot dogs. Noon-5 PM. 724 Duval Street. bourbonstreetcomplex.com

Saturday, 3/29/08 GAY.COM’S TIGHTY WHITEY DANCE PARTY for MEN. Featuring the Beef on the Reef. 10:00 PM until 4:00 AM. bourbonstreetcomplex.com

Sunday, 3/30/08 FRATERNA-TEA. GAY.COM farewell to Gay Spring Break at LA TE DA for Men & Women. 4-6 pm. 1125 Duval Street. www.lateda.com