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Captain Tony turns 92

By Frank • Aug 13th, 2008 • Category: The Conch Republic

Jimmy Buffett was right. A legend never dies! Last Sunday Captain Tony Terracino celebrated his 92 Birthday and The Key West Guys were on hand to help with the celebration. It was a privilage, a thrill and a moment that this magician will remember for the rest of his life. There was cake and party [...]



What's a Junkanoo?

By Frank • Apr 25th, 2008 • Category: The Conch Republic

Wikipedia defines a Junkanoo as: is a street parade with music, which occurs in many towns across The Bahamas every Boxing Day (December 26) and New Year’s Day. The largest Junkanoo parade happens in Nassau, the capital. Junkanoo groups "rush" from midnight until shortly after dawn, to the music of cowbells, in costumes made from [...]



The Story of the Conch Republic

By Frank • Apr 25th, 2008 • Category: The Conch Republic

    hi guys,     This is the story about how Key West became our tiny island nation known as the Conch Republic. Its pretty funny. I know you’ll enjoy the story of how we achieved our independence from America; and, by the way, yes, all of what you are about to hear really took place. The Key [...]