Spring Breakers!
by Shayne Benowitz
It starts mid-February when northeastern universities recess for their mid-winter breaks. Week after week, day after day the momentum builds through March as thousands of college coeds descend on our island paradise for a week of debauchery known only as… Spring Break! Read the rest of this entry »
by Shayne Benowitz
It was another classic Fury concert party under the stars Friday night when Stephen Marley took the stage at Ocean Key House’s Sunset Pier. The bar aboard the Caribbean Fury was fully stocked, pizza was abundant, and the crew was ready to let loose to the sweet sounds of reggae music. Read the rest of this entry »
Fury Surf Shack's Duval Street facade.
by Shayne Benowitz
The doors are open! Stroll down the foot of Duval Street and you can’t miss her. The brand new Fury Surf Shack between Front and Green Streets is open for business. You’ll recognize the surfboard at the entrance, the iconic Fury logo, and the Key West Quiksilver destination t-shirts in the window. Inside this spacious new shop, you’ll find something for everyone. Read the rest of this entry »
Scotty's clean-cut new look.
by Shayne Benowitz
If you’ve been parasailing with Captain Scotty, it’s an experience you’re not likely to forget. He is one of the most friendly, funny, and lively people on this island. He greets friends, customers, and strangers with his sunny smile day in and day out. When I first moved to Key West four years ago, Scotty was one of my very first friends. Read the rest of this entry »
A view of Fort Zach from the harbor.
by Shayne Benowitz
A stroll along Fort Zachary Taylor State Park and Beach is a pleasure any time of year. Now through April 16 it is also a work of art. When you’re strolling along the shoreline sculptural installations are also a part of the scenery thanks to the annual Sculpture Key West. Read the rest of this entry »
The new facade at la Creperie.
by Shayne Benowitz
There’s been something missing in my life over the past year. For breakfast, I’ve grabbed a fruit parfait and coffee with coconut milk from Help Yourself or a bagel and cappuccino from the Coffee Plantation. Bad Boy Burrito and Cole’z Peace have been there for lunchtime deliveries. Upper Crust Pizza, The Café, and the occasional Chinese takeout have fed me dinner. But… I haven’t had my crepes!
Colorful facade of the Cuban Coffee Queen.
by Shayne Benowitz
It’s a New Year! Change, resolutions, fresh starts, new perspectives. A new year is always invigorating and exciting. As 2009 turned to 2010, new hot spots in food and entertainment have sprung up all over the island. Key Westers now have exciting restaurants and a brand new local’s bar to patronize in the new year. So here it is, Fury Girl’s picks for the next big thing, the latest and greatest in Key West in 2010. Read the rest of this entry »
by Shayne Benowitz
The 2010 Key West Regatta gets underway tomorrow morning with its first race. Over the weekend, teams of sailors and their sporty sailboats filled the island’s marinas with rows of masts swaying in the breeze. The harbor served as a final training ground as their vessels tacked up and down the channel, spinnakers unfurled, throughout the afternoon.
This is North America’s premiere annual regatta and top sailors from all over the world are descending upon Key West to race in multiple divisions and classes. Amongst the competitors are Olympians, America’s Cup winners, and World Champions. Each day is jam-packed with sponsored races from morning to afternoon. Read the rest of this entry »
Westy unloading the prone paddles.
by Shayne Benowitz
For many of us at Fury, a day off means the chance to get out on the water for pleasure as opposed to work (not that we don’t have plenty of fun on the clock! :). Seasons and weather conditions dictate what activities we can participate in on our days off. In the wintertime when the wind picks up there’s kiteboarding and the occasional surf break. In the warmer months when the seas are calm and flat there’s wakeboarding and paddleboarding. Read the rest of this entry »
by Shayne Benowitz
If you happen to live in the Cape Coral or Fort Meyers area, then surely you’re familiar with Fox 4’s morning show, the Morning Blend. Well, while you’re home for the holidays, be sure to tune in because it’s Key West week. And what’s a week in Key West without an excursion on the water with Fury? Read the rest of this entry »
