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Centennial Anniversary Henry Flagler’s Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad

Christina — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:03:03 +0000

An undated photograph shows the Henry Flagler's Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad train on the Long Key Viaduct. Jan. 22, 2012, is to mark the centennial anniversary of the first train's arrival into Key West and the completion of the Over-Sea Railroad project. A series of events in the Florida Keys to mark the occasion are underway and more are planned. Photo courtesy of the Monroe County Public Library.

Florida Keys Lighted Boat Parades

Christina — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:41:17 +0000

Boat parades from Key Largo to Key West are to illuminate the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Florida Bay as the island chain celebrates the holidays. Vessel decorations typically range from traditional lights and greenery to offbeat salutes to the season. See our press release for full schedule of parades.

New Safer Road Connects the Keys

Christina — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:06:22 +0000

Traffic rolls Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, on the middle portion of the 18-Mile Stretch, a facet of U.S. Highway 1 that connects South Florida with the Florida Keys. On Wednesday, Florida Department of Transportation officials marked the completion of the almost seven-year, $330 million construction project that provides a safer drive to and from the Keys. (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

Funnel Installed on Costa Fascinosa

Buck — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:29:14 +0000

Costa Cruises reached a construction milestone for Costa Fascinosa with the installation of the funnel at the Fincantieri Marghera, Italy, shipyard. The 16th member of the Costa fleet is scheduled for delivery in spring 2012.

The distinctive yellow funnel with the blue “C” has graced every vessel in the Costa Cruises fleet for more than 60 years. Since the historic brand was established in the 1940s, some 36 ships have sported Costa’s iconic funnel.

The 114,500-ton, 3,800-guest Costa Fascinosa is sister ship to Costa Favolosa, the next flagship of Costa’s fleet, set to be delivered at Marghera June 30, 2011, and named in Trieste, Italy, July 2. Both ships are part of Costa’s €9.6 billion fleet-expansion plan that began in 2000 and called for nine ships to be built in Italy and delivered between 2003 and 2012.

It’s Magic! Meet Carnival Cruise Lines’ Newest ‘Fun Ship’

Nicole — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:30:00 +0000

Carnival Cruise Lines latest addition to the fleet, Carnival Magic, in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The 3,690-passenger vessel debuted Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Venice, Italy. Photo by Andy Newman.

Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam at Half Moon Cay

Nicole — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:26:10 +0000

Holland America Line's latest edition to the fleet, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Guests are taking part in the line's Horseback Riding by Land and Sea shore excursion. Photo by Marco van Belleghem, Nieuw Amsterdam's hotel manager.

Seven Mile Bridge Run

Christina — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:12:07 +0000

In this photo, provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, racers approach the top of the Seven Mile Bridge near Marathon, Fla., during the Seven Mile Bridge Run. The event, across the longest of 43 bridges that help comprise the Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys, attracted 1,500 competitors. The 30th annual Seven Mile Bridge Run will be held Saturday, April 9.

Cruise Shipping Miami 2011 Set For March 14-17

Christina — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:11:41 +0000

Cruise Shipping Miami 2011 is set for March 14-17 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The annual event is a three-day exhibition and four-day conference that draws nearly a thousand exhibiting companies and 11,000 attendees from the cruise industry. We've represented the organizers of Cruise Shipping Miami for 20 years. In this photo: Costa Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Costa Favolosa, is set to debut in Venice, Italy in July.

Key West 2011 Sailing Regatta

Christina — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:15:29 +0000

This photo taken by our very own Andy Newman was selected by Yahoo! News as a photo highlight for January 2011. In this photo: Dawn Raid, left, skippered by English sailor Oscar Strugstad; Shakedown, foreground right, owned by Geoffrey Pierini, of Bernardsville, N.J., and other Melges 32 boats sail under spinnakers Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, during the final day sailing at the Key West 2011 sailing regatta in Key West, Fla.

50th Anniversary of John Pennekamp State Park

Christina — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:54:04 +0000

Katherine Wieland snorkels by the the "Christ of the Abyss" statue, an underwater icon for John Pennekamp Coral Reef State park, off Key Largo, Fla. Named after a former Miami newspaper editor, Pennekamp is the nation's first underwater preserve and celebrated its 50th anniversary Dec. 10, 2010. Photo by Stephen Frink/Florida Keys News Bureau