Key Largo Calendar of Events
There's always plenty to do in the fabulous Florida Keys! Not only do visitors enjoy daily adventures in scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, and sightseeing, but they can take part in the numerous special events hosted by local organizations. The following is a list of those events - big and small - along with contact information for further details.
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NOVEMBER | DECEMBER
February 2012 |
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| 1 - 29 | Ranger-Guided Programs | Everglades National Park all Visitor Centers | thru March 31, 2012 305-242-7700 |
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| 1 - 29 | Blood Drives | Community Blood Centers of South Florida | For Information Call 305-467-2079 |
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| 1 | Green Drinks | GLEE | @ Tasters Grill, MM 91 B/S 6 - 8pm |
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| 1 | Climatology & Tropical Cyclone Impacts of the Keys | Dagny Johnson KL Hammock Botanical State Park | @ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570 |
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| 1 | Monthly Meeting-Art Guild of the Purple Isles | Art Guild of the Purple Isles | @ Key Largo Library 305-451-2726 |
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| 2 | Taoist Tai Chi Open House | Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA | @ Key Largo Lions Club, 5:30pm 305-748-0799 |
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| 2 | Yappy Hour - A Doggy Social | Marrvelous Pet Rescues | @ Lorelei, MM 82 B/S 6-8pm 305-453-1315 |
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| 3 | Bingo @ Key Largo Civic Club | UK Sons and Daughters of Italy | Steve 305-852-9267 |
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| 4 | "A Night in Italy" Rotary Club of Key Largo Dinner | Rotary Club of Key Largo | 305-852-2431 |
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| 4 | Big Day Birding Adventure | Everglades National Park | @ Royal Palm Visitor Center 239-695-3092 |
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| 4 | New Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Class | Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA | @ Key Largo Lions Club, MM 99 O/S 305-748-0799 |
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| 4 | Wine & Cheese Tasting | Rotary Club of Key Largo | @ Doc's Diner, MM 99.6 B/S 305-451-1481 |
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| 5 | New York Giants vs. New England Patriots | Postcard Inn at Holiday Isle | @ Postcard Inn at Holiday Isle, MM 84 O/S 6:30pm |
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| 6 - 27 | Monday is Movie Night at "The Crib!" | The Caribbean Club | @ The Caribbean Club, MM 104 B/S 6pm |
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| 7 | New Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Class | Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA | @ Key Largo Lions Club, MM 99 O/S 305-748-0799 |
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| 7 | Drumming Circle for Peace | Keys To Peace | @ Coconut Cove Resort MM 84.5 O/S 6pm/sunset |
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| 8 | KL Chamber Members Meeting-TDC Presentation | Pilot House Restaurant | Lynnea 305-451-1414 |
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| 8 | Edible Wild Plants of South Florida | Dagny Johnson KL Hammock Botanical State Park | @ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570 |
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| 8 - 14 | Diabetes Self-Management Workshop | Florida Keys AHEC | @ Founders Park MM 87 B/S 305-743-7111 |
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| 8 | Foothills Brass Concert | Upper Keys Concert Association | @ Island Community Church, MM 83.5 305-451-0665 |
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| 9 | Stay Safe Online | Upper Keys Mac User Group | Sue Beal 305-451-4601 |
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| 9 | "Celebrity Will & Estate Disasters" | Upper Keys AARP: Speaker Richard E. Warner | @ Key Largo Civic Club, MM 99.5 O/S 305-853-0907 |
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| 10 - 11 | Key Largo Rhythm & Ribs Festival | Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center | @ Murray Nelson Gov't & Cultural Center,MM 102 B/S see website |
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| 10 | Bingo @ Key Largo Civic Club | UK Sons and Daughters of Italy | Steve 305-852-9267 |
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| 11 - 12 | First Annual Italian Feast-12pm | UK Sons and Daughters of Italy | @ Key Largo Civic Club, MM 99.9 O/S 305-451-0781 |
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| 11 | One Day Only! Exclusive Boat Show Specials | Sea Center, 29740 Overseas Hwy,Big Pine Key | Brian 305-872-2243 |
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| 11 - 12 | 18th Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival | Pigeon Key Foundation | @ Marathon Community Park, MM 49 305-289-9555 |
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| 11 | 4th Annual Chocolate Festival | Rain Barrel Artisan Village | @ Rain Barrel Artisan Village, MM 86.7 B/S 305-619-9319 |
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| 11 | Art in Key Largo Auction | KL Chamber of Commerce / FKLCC | @ Murray Nelson Gov't & Cultural Center,MM 102 B/S 5pm preview |
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| 11 - 12 | Elemental Journey, Air Land Water | Josee Garant Dance | @ The Colony Theatre, Miami Beach 305-674-1040 |
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| 14 | 29th Annual Valentine's Day Gala | Wesley House Family Services | @ Curry Mansion Inn, Key West |
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| 15 | Sex, Drugs & Sea Slime: Oceans' Oddest Creatures | Dagny Johnson KL Hammock Botanical State Park | @ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570 |
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| 15 | Submerged: Automated Submersibles | History of Diving Museum | @ History of Diving Museum MM 83 B/S 305-664-9737 |
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| 15 - 21 | Diabetes Self-Management Workshop | Florida Keys AHEC | @ Florida Keys AHEC 305-743-7111 |
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| 16 | Third Thursday Art Walk | Morada Way Arts & Cultural District | @ Old Highway, MM 81.5 O/S 305-664-9100 |
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| 17 | Seagrass Ecology in South Florida | Friends of Key Largo Cultural Center | Ocean Life Series - Speaker, Dr. Jim Fourqurean 305-396-7000 |
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| 17 | Bingo @ Key Largo Civic Club | UK Sons and Daughters of Italy | Steve 305-852-9267 |
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| 18 | Pops in the Park - Animal Fair | Florida Keys Community Concert Band | @ Founders Park MM 87 305-853-7294 |
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| 18 | Mariners Hospital 50th Anniversary | Mariners Hospital | 305-434-1020 |
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| 18 - 20 | Florida Keys Art Guild's Art Fest | Florida Keys Art Guild | @ Waldorf Plaza, MM 99.7 O/S 10am - 5pm |
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| 18 | Shark Tagging Excursion | Friends of theKey Largo Cultural Center | Linda 305-396-7000 |
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| 19 | Friends of Old Seven Kick-Off | The Friends of Old Seven | @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, Marathon 1 to 4pm |
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| 21 | Upper Keys Garden Club General Meeting | Upper Keys Garden Club-MM 94 | Paula Mitchell 305-453-4799 |
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| 22 | Plants, Pollinators & Protectors in South Florida | Dagny Johnson KL Hammock Botanical State Park | @ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570 |
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| 22 | "Til Beth Do Us Part" | The Key Players | @ Key Largo Lion's Club 305-852-0193 |
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| 23 | KL Chamber Members in Motion | Keys Insurance, MM 98.8 Med | Lynnea 305-451-1414 |
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| 24 | Bingo @ Key Largo Civic Club | UK Sons and Daughters of Italy | Steve 305-852-9267 |
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| 24 | Jazz in the Upper Keys with Kevin Mahogany | Friends of Key Largo Cultural Center | @ Murray Nelson Gov't & Cultural Center,MM 102 B/S see website |
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| 24 | Upper Keys Garden Club Garden Walk | Upper Keys Garden Club | Dee Dee Barreto 305-332-0535 |
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| 24 - 25 | "Til Beth Do Us Part" | The Key Players | @ Key Largo Lion's Club 305-852-0193 |
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| 24 | Hemingway Look-Alikes Visit Downtown Key Largo | Key Largo Downtown Association | @ Pilot House Restaurant, Seagate Blvd. 305-451-3380 |
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| 25 - 26 | Annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market | Upper Keys Rotary Club | 305-712-1818 |
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| 25 | Hemingway Look-Alikes Visit Downtown Key Largo | Key Largo Downtown Association | @ Bayside Grille, MM 99.5 B/S 305-451-3380 |
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| 29 | Bauer Diving History Library Opening Event | History of Diving Museum | RSVP by February 22nd 305-664-9737 |
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| 29 | We Hardly Knew Ye: Decline of Atlantic Sawfishes | Dagny Johnson KL Hammock Botanical State Park | @ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570 |
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| 29 | "Til Beth Do Us Part" | The Key Players | @ Key Largo Lion's Club 305-852-0193 |
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| 29 | Florida Keys Day 2012 | Audra Hill 305-522-1697 |
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March 2012 |
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| DATE | EVENT | SPONSOR | CONTACT/TEL. | |
| 1 - 3 | Jimmy Johnson's Billfish Bowl | Jimmy Johnson | 305-255-3500 |
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| 1 | Yappy Hour - A Doggy Social | Marrvelous Pet Rescues | @ Marker 88, MM 88 B/S 6-8pm 305-453-1315 |
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| 1 - 14 | Key Largo Chamber of Commerce Online Auction | Key Largo Chamber of Commerce | For Information Call 305-451-1414 |
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| 1 - 11 | Annual Judged Show-Art Guild of the Purple Isles | Art Guild of the Purple Isles | @ Key Largo Library 10am to 6pm 305-451-2726 |
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| 2 - 3 | A Florida Upper Keys Doo Wop Festival | Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center | @ Murray Nelson Gov't & Cultural Center,MM 102 B/S see website |
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| 2 - 3 | "Til Beth Do Us Part" | The Key Players | @ Key Largo Lion's Club 305-852-0193 |
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| 2 | Habitat for Humanity Cocktail Party | Habitat for Humanity | @ the estate of Jon & Julie Landau, Islamorada 305-453-0050 |
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| 2 | Joe Cella Birds in Nature Art Show-10am to 4pm | Art Guild of the Purple Isles | @ Francis Tracy Garden Center, MM 94 B/S 305-451-2726 |
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| 4 | 2nd Annual Lobster Luau Beach & Pool Party | Key Largo Merchants Association | @ Bayside Inn, MM 99.5 B/S 305-394-3736 |
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| 6 | Conrad Tao Concert | Upper Keys Concert Association | @ Island Community Church, MM 83.5 305-451-0665 |
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| 7 | Speaking for Reefs: Please Take Out The Trash | Dagny Johnson KL Hammock Botanical State Park | @ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570 |
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| 9 - 10 | Who Killed the Director? | Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center | @ Murray Nelson Gov't & Cultural Center,MM 102 B/S see website |
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| 10 - 11 | Marathon Seafood Festival | Marathon Chamber of Commerce | @ Marathon Community Park, MM 49 800-262-7284 |
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| 10 | "Sarge, the Comedian" | Keys Jewish Community Center | @ KJCC, MM 93 O/S 7:30 - 9:15pm 305-393-2129 |
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| 10 | Woofstock, A Day of Peace, Paws & Music | Marrvelous Pet Rescues | @ Founders Park MM 87, 11am - 6pm 305-453-1315 |
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| 14 | Birds of the Florida Keys | Dagny Johnson KL Hammock Botanical State Park | @ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570 |
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| 15 | Third Thursday Art Walk | Morada Way Arts & Cultural District | @ Old Highway, MM 81.5 O/S 305-664-9100 |
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| 16 | KL Chamber of Commerce Live/Radio Remote Auction | Key Largo Chamber of Commerce | For Information Call 305-451-1414 |
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| 16 | Coral Spawning in the Florida Keys | Friends of Key Largo Cultural Center | Ocean Life Series - Speaker, Lauri MacLaughlin 305-396-7000 |
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| 17 | St. Patrick's Day Parade-Key Largo | Snapper's Waterfront Saloon & Raw Bar | 305-852-5956 |
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| 17 | Big Day Birding Adventure | Everglades National Park | Royal Palm Visitor Center 239-695-3092 |
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| 19 | Exhibit Reception: Diving Hall of Fame Monument | History of Diving Museum | Call for information 305-664-9737 |
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| 19 - 21 | Museum Tours with Dr. Sally Bauer | History of Diving Museum | @ History of Diving Museum MM 83 B/S 305-664-9737 |
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| 20 | Upper Keys Garden Club Meeting & Event | Upper Keys Garden Club | @ StelMar Gardens-Philip IIoo, Miami 305-453-4799 |
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| 20 | String Orchestra of NYC Concert | Upper Keys Concert Association | @ Island Community Church, MM 83.5 305-451-0665 |
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| 21 | Missiles in the Glades | Dagny Johnson KL Hammock Botanical State Park | @ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570 |
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| 21 | Things You Never Knew About Commercial Diving | History of Diving Museum | @ History of Diving Museum MM 83 B/S 305-664-9737 |
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| 22 - 24 | Run for Your Wife | Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center | @ Murray Nelson Gov't & Cultural Center,MM 102 B/S see website |
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| 24 | 12th Annual Redbone Island Walk | Redbone/benefit for Cystic Fibrosis | 9am start time 305-664-2002 |
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| 24 | Pops in the Park - Sunshine Heritage | Florida Keys Community Concert Band | @ Key Largo Community Park MM 99.6 O/S 305-853-7294 |
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| 28 | Florida Keys Bleachwatch | Dagny Johnson KL Hammock Botanical State Park | @ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570 |
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| 30 | Jazz in the Upper Keys with Troy Anderson | Friends of Key Largo Cultural Center | @ Murray Nelson Gov't & Cultural Center,MM 102 B/S see website |
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| 31 | End of Open Lobster Season | Fla. Fish & Wildlife | 305-289-2320 |
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| 31 | 2nd Annual Dance of the Dragonfly | Visiting Nurse Assoc.& Hospice of the Florida Keys | @ Elks Lodge, Tavernier |
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| 31 | Pops in the Park - Sunshine Heritage | Florida Keys Community Concert Band | @ Founders Park MM 87 305-853-7294 |
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April 2012 |
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| 3 | Upper Keys Garden Club Event-Members Only | Upper Keys Garden Club-MM 94 | Paula 305-453-4799 |
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| 5 | Yappy Hour - A Doggy Social | Marrvelous Pet Rescues | @ Sundowners, MM 104 B/S 6-8pm 305-453-1315 |
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| 8 | Sunrise Service | Harry Harris County Park | 305-852-7161 |
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| 14 | 17th Annual Earth Day Celebration | Bahia Honda State Park | @ Bahia Honda State Park, MM 36.8 O/S 305-872-9807 |
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| 15 | Bay Jam Premier Music Festival | ICE | @ Founders Park MM 87 B/S 305-395-6344 |
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| 17 | Upper Keys Garden Club-Speaker Rick Hederstrom | Upper Keys Garden Club 305-453-4799 | @ Kona Kai Resort, Gallery & Botanic Gardens MM 97.8 B/S |
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| 20 | Found: The Sea Turtle Lost Years | Friends of Key Largo Cultural Center | Ocean Life Series - Speaker, Dr. Kate Mansfield 305-396-7000 |
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| 20 | Found: The Sea Turtle Lost Years | |
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| 21 | Pops in the Park -Young Musicians' Concert | Florida Keys Community Concert Band | @ Founders Park MM 87 B/S 305-853-7294 |
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| 21 | 31st Annual 7 Mile Bridge Run | Marathon Runners Club | 305-395-7040 |
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| 21 | Wine & Cheese Party | Rotary Club of Key Largo | 305-852-2431 |
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| 25 - 29 | Key Largo Conch Republic Days | Upper Keys Business Group | Sue Finney 305-394-3736 |
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| 26 - 28 | "Red, White and Tuna" | The Key Players | Venue TBA 305-852-0193 |
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| 28 - 29 | Upper Keys Relay for Life | American Cancer Society | @ Founders Park MM 87 B/S 305-292-2333 |
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| 29 | Ride It To Win It Poker Run | UK Wounded Warrior Drive-benefit for Deptherapy | Jeannine Cook 305-451-0601 |
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May 2012 |
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| DATE | EVENT | SPONSOR | CONTACT/TEL. | |
| 1 | Upper Keys Garden Club Event | Upper Keys Garden Club | @ Dagney Johnson w/Janice Duquesnel as guide 305-453-4799 |
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| 3 - 5 | "Red, White and Tuna" | The Key Players | Venue TBA 305-852-0193 |
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| 10 - 12 | "Red, White and Tuna" | The Key Players | Venue TBA 305-852-0193 |
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| 15 | Upper Keys Garden Club Meeting | Upper Keys Garden Club-MM 94 | Paula 305-453-4799 |
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| 17 - 20 | Key Largo Original Music Festival | Key Largo Merchant's Association | Sue Finney 305-394-3736 |
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| 18 | Coral Reefs and Human Systems | Friends of Key Largo Cultural Center | Ocean Life Series - Speaker, Dr. Deron Burkepile 305-396-7000 |
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June 2012 |
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| 8 | The Life and Times of Top Predators | Friends of Key Largo Cultural Center | Ocean Life Series - Speaker, Dr. Mike Heithaus 305-396-7000 |
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| 8 - 9 | 19th Annual Ladies Dolphin Tournament | Rotary Club of Key Largo | Sara Hamilton 305-360-7727 |
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July 2012 |
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| 4 | 4th of July Fireworks @ Blackwater Sound | Key Largo Merchant's Association | Robert Stoky 305-451-4502 |
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| 20 | Restoring the Florida Everglades | Friends of Key Largo Cultural Center | Ocean Life Series - Speaker, Dr. Joel Trexler 305-396-7000 |
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| 27 - 31 | Key Largo Food & Wine Festival | Upper Keys Business Group | Sue Finney 305-394-3736 |
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August 2012 |
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| DATE | EVENT | SPONSOR | CONTACT/TEL. | |
| 1 - 5 | Key Largo Food and Wine Festival | Upper Keys Business Group | Sue Finney 305-394-3736 |
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| 17 - 18 | KL Anything that Floats Race & Regatta | Key Largo Merchant's Association | Robert Stoky 305-451-4502 |
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September 2012 |
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October 2012 |
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| 18 - 21 | Key Largo Pirate's Fest | Upper Keys Business Group | Sue Finney 305-394-3736 |
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November 2012 |
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December 2012 |
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| 8 | Key Largo Boat Parade | Key Largo Merchant's Association | Sue Finney 305-394-3736 |
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| 31 | New Year's Eve Fireworks on Blackwater Sound | Key Largo Merchant's Association | Robert Stoky 305-451-4502 |
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January 2013 |
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