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Florida Keys Traveler

May 29, 2023

What's the origin of the Keys' iconic, tangy yet sweet signature dessert?  What is ‘pucker perfect’? Find out on this episode as host Elizabeth Harryman Lasley and producer Jason Paton learn secrets about the tiny Key lime and its namesake pie.

Meet Key West chef Paul Menta, our guide to Florida Keys cuisine, and...


May 25, 2023

How did the Florida Keys become a critical gathering point in Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain? What role does Key West's Cuban community play in preserving Cuban heritage? Find out in this episode, as host Elizabeth Harryman Lasley and producer Jason Paton visit the San Carlos Institute in Key West.

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May 22, 2023

What truly makes a neighborhood a community? Perhaps there's no better example than the 16-block Bahama Village in Key West.

In this episode, join host Elizabeth Harryman Lasley and producer Jason Paton as we learn about the historically black Bahama Village from its 19th-century origins to the present day. Our guide is...


May 18, 2023

History is frequently made memorable through human tragedy, but it’s always worth telling, always worth preserving.

What surprising role did Key West, the country’s southernmost city, play during the Civil War? How are nearly 300 lives lost during the era of the tragic Transatlantic Slave trade honored here?

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May 15, 2023

"It was just a phrase on a sticker - and suddenly, it was the motto of the Keys."

Join host Elizabeth Harryman Lasley and producer Jason Paton as we learn about the many meanings of One Human Family in the Florida Keys. Did you know that a 2003 Pride celebration in Key West has influenced Pride celebrations around the...