| July 16 to July 19, in Key West |
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Drambuie Key West Marlin Tournament
July 16 to July 19 Anglers are to hunt for the mightiest of the offshore species in the same waters plied by novelist Ernest Hemingway. The event conincides with Key West’s annual Hemingway Days Festival. Contact: (305) 292-2710 |
| July 15 to July 18, in Key West |
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Del Brown Invitational Permit Tournament
July 15 to July 18 Fly fishing for that other famous fish of the tropical shallows in honor of the late angling pioneer Del Brown, who caught and released more than 500 permit off the Keys. Contact: (305) 664-2444 Email: csasun@aol.com |
| July 12, in Big Pine |
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24th Annual Underwater Music Festival
July 12 A quirky concert broadcast underwater for divers, snorkelers and the occasional mermaid emphasizes reef preservation. The submerged songfest is held at Looe Key Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Contact: (305) 872-2411 |
| July 05, in Key West |
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Conch Republic Ladies' Dolphin Tournament
July 05 Women are to compete to catch dolphin fish for cash prizes. Contact: (305) 304-7674 Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com |
| July 15 to July 20, in Key West |
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Hemingway Days
July 15 to July 20 The 28th celebration of the legendary author’s work and lifestyle features literary readings, a theatrical premiere, short story competition, fishing tournament, Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest and a pre-birthday "party" commemorating Ernest's July 21st birthday. Contact: (305) 296-2388 (Look-Alike); 294-0320 (literary) |
| June 29 to July 02, in Islamorada |
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International Game Fish Association Inshore World Championship Tournament
June 29 to July 02 Tournament winners from around the world are to compete for one of the most prized angling trophies. The tournament features inshore fishing for permit, tarpon, bonefish, redfish and snook. Contact: Denise Hartman at 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach FL 33004. Contact: Denise Hartman (954) 927-2628 Email: dhartman@igfa.org |
| July 27 to July 28, in Islamorada |
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Islamorada Fishing Club RedGhost Stalk
July 27 to July 28 Anglers ages 11 through 25 are to compete to catch redfish and bonefish, the ghost of the flats. Winners qualify for the International Game Fish Association Inshore Championship. Contact: (305) 664-3864 Email: trice_j@bellsouth.net |
| July 18 to July 20, in Islamorada |
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Holiday Isle/ Caribee Boat Sales Dolphin Tournament
July 18 to July 20 Run-and-gunners take on the trollers in the Isle’s annual tournament for professional, amateur and junior anglers. This event targets dolphin fish, a plentiful summer-time fish off the Keys. Kick-off is Friday, July 18. Contact: (305) 664-2321, ext. 655 Email: ekinkelaar@holidayisle.com |
| July 11 to July 13, in Big Pine |
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Dolphin Flashover Tournament
July 11 to July 13 Anglers are to pursue the heaviest dolphin fish in two days of fishing out of Dolphin Marina on Little Torch Key. The event raises funds for burn victims and local firefighters. Contact: (305) 942-7223 Email: dolphinflashover@hotmail.com |
| July 15, in Key West |
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Edward Hemingway Book Signing and Reception
July 15 Writer, artist and Hemingway grandson Edward Hemingway is to introduce and sign his children’s book “Bump in the Night” during a 5:30-7 p.m. reception at the popular Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas St. Free. Contact: (305) 294-0320 |
| July 17, in Key West |
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“Storm Surge” World Premiere Play Reading
July 17 Southern playwright Hubert Grissom debuts his offbeat comedy-drama set in Key West that touches on drag antics, echoes of Hemingway, hurricane chaos and end-of-the-road desperation. The curtain goes up at 8 p.m. at the Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St. Ticket price TBA. Contact: (305) 294-0320 |
| July 18, in Key West |
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Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition Awards Reception
July 18 Lorian Hemingway will announce the winners of her acclaimed American literary contest at an 8 p.m. reception at Casa Antigua, 314 Simonton St. Event features a presentation on Casa Antigua’s history by owner Tom Oosterhoudt and a reading of the winning short story. Free. Contact: (305) 294-0320 |
| July 16, in Key West |
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"Voices, Places, Inspirations" at Wyland Galleries
July 16 This evening of readings and presentations features critically acclaimed author Lorian Hemingway, “treasure diving photographer” and writer Don Kincaid, author/photographer and expert angler Jeffrey Cardenas, writer and “the secret of salt” editor Cricket Desmarais, and others. Starts 8 p.m. at Wyland Galleries, 623 Duval St. Free. Contact: (305) 294-0320 |
All events are subject to change. Contact the event coordinators for the most current dates and times.
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