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8/9/2010 4th Annual Midsummer's Night Dream & Spectacle
The most magical night of summer, this event features more than 50 artists and entertainers. A wonder-filled day and night of feasting, singing, dancing, poetry, painting and theatrical antics to celebrate the art and artists of the Keys. Admission $10, children under 12 free. Starts at 11:59 a.m. until late night.
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10/11/2010 - 10/15/2010 Bonefishing World Championship / Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers compete to catch and release the gray ghost of the flats. Proceeds are to be donated to local charities.
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7/13/2010 REEF Presents: Lad Akins - July is Great Annual Fish Count Month!
Lad Akins, Director of REEF Operations, is to discuss the Great Annual Fish Count, now in its 18th year. Learn how to take part in a fish survey, where to join a local GAFC event and learn more about fish species , where to find them and how to ID them. Starts at 6:30 p.m. with a social, presentation at 7 p.m., located at MM 98.3 in the median.
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10/6/2010 - 10/8/2010 Womens Fall Fly Classic Multiple Species
Previously called the Womens World Invitational Fly Championship Bonefish Series, the revamped all-release, fly-only tournament is to have anglers fishing for four different species.
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7/21/2010 - 7/23/2010 Del Brown Permit Tournament
Anglers fly-fish on the flats in a challenge that honors the late angling pioneer Del Brown, who caught and released more than 500 permit off the Keys. Entry fee is $1,500 per angler. Professionals and guides are allowed to compete as well.
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7/25/2010 - 7/26/2010 Islamorada Fishing Club RedGhost Stalk
Anglers can enter either this flat tournament in the junior division for ages 9-17 or the young adult division for ages 18-35. A qualifier for the 2011 Florida Keys Outfitters/IGFA Inshore World Championship, the tournament is limited to 40 boats with a maximum of two anglers per boat. Professional guides are not required.
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9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010 Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry Tournament
Up to 100 anglers will be competing for snook, tarpon, redfish, sea trout, snapper, bonefish and black drum against the backdrop of Everglades National Park.
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9/22/2010 - 9/26/2010 Florida Keys Birding & Wildlife Festival
The peak of the fall birding season, this event includes an opening reception, dinner, presentations, Keys-wide field trips focusing on education and conservation as they relate to Keys birds and wildlife, and an environmental fair.
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7/11/2010 3rd Annual Under the Waterfalls Art & Shrimp Fest
Presented by Artists in Paradise, showtime is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; enjoy a day of great food, outdoor atmosphere and local artisans. Located at Boondock's Grille & Draft House, MM 27.5, Ramrod Key. Pets are welcome!
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7/16/2010 - 7/17/2010 ConchLife Scramble On-the-Water Golf Tournament
Keys boating visitors can help feed the fish while feeding Upper Keys charities during this wild and wacky on-the-water golf tournament. Proceeds benefit local Keys charities. Get a 4-person team together and enjoy a game of nine holes by boat!
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9/13/2010 - 9/19/2010 First Annual Conchtoberfest
An inaugural middle Keys event that is expected to be chock full of food, beverage, vendors, music and entertainment for the entire family. Local venues to be scheduled throughout Marathon, and weekend events at Hawks Cay Resort; all events open to the public.
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9/16/2010 - 9/19/2010 Marathon International Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere are to stalk the gray ghost of the flats in an area rich with them. This is an all-release spin or fly event.
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9/16/2010 - 9/19/2010 38th Annual Phil Peterson's Key West Poker Run
Motorcycle enthusiasts from around the U.S. are to travel the Keys' scenic Overseas Highway from mainland Florida to Key West to raise money for charity. Stops are arranged throughout the Keys with a final celebration in Key West.
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9/17/2010 - 9/19/2010 Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge
Anglers fish for snook and redfish to benefit a statewide scholarship program.
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9/15/2010 - 9/17/2010 Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament
Fly anglers are to pursue Islamorada bonefish, some of the largest and smartest in the world, at this all-release tournament.
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9/10/2010 - 9/11/2010 S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters) Celebrity Tournament.
In the first of the annual fall Redbone Trilogy events that raise money to fight cystic fibrosis, top anglers and celebrities target tarpon, permit and bonefish with light tackle.
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9/7/2010 - 9/12/2010 Womenfest Key West
This lesbian-oriented festival features art shows, sailing and snorkeling, comedy performances and other activities.
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8/27/2010 - 8/28/2010 Islamorada Swordfish Tournament
This modified release tournament benefits the Billfish Foundation, and is the first leg of the Florida Swordfish Series. Anglers compete for valuable prizes, including a $10,000 cash payout to the overall series champion and another $5,000 to the angler with the largest fish in the series.
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8/6/2010 - 8/8/2010 Key West Lobsterfest
Festivities include Friday's Lobsterfest Duval Crawl, Street Fair and FREE concert Saturday, and Sunday Lobster Brunch.
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7/30/2010 - 8/8/2010 Key Largo Food & Wine Festival
A wine lovers' event focusing on food and wine in Key Largo. Wine dinners, free-pour wine events, progressive dinners and a great time round out this festival - what better reason to come to Key Largo?
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