By Tony AdamsIn 2026, Island House Key West is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the property and the staff sparkling more than ever! Island House knows it’s not easy being pretty,…
By Tony Adams & Steven O. Evans, PhDOn September 9, 2025, a transportation crew working shortly before 3 a.m. covered the rainbow crosswalk at Duval and Petronia streets in Key…
Key West Searches Far And Wide For The Next Sushi!By Tony AdamsBourbon Street Pub owner Joey Schroeder, global LGBTQ+ ambassador for Stoli Group Patrik Gallineaux,, Island House Key West, and…
By Tony AdamsYou may not know his name, but Paul Murray is the welcoming smile behind the front desk when you check into Island House Key West. You may simply…
We’d Get Lost Without HimBy Tony AdamsAlan Beck, who has lived for 86 admirable years, was recently honored for his work in LGBTQ+ tourism with a Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed…
By Tony AdamsIsland House Key West, is the winner of the 2024 Spartacus Travel Award for Best Gay Resort in the world. For all the thousands of guests who cherish…
By Tony AdamsIf you are out for a morning walk in Old Town Key West, and pause at the corner of Southard and Margaret Streets because the aroma of a…
By Tony Adams Most folks come to Key West to relax, kick back, and party, but Jeff Smead and James Braun came to work. They are the management “mechanics” behind…
An Out and Proud Broward County School Teacher By Tony Adams Florida has long been a challenging place for LGBTQ teachers. In the 1970s, Anita Bryant spearheaded an effort to…
By Tony AdamsThe thoughtful exhibit at Art Gallery 21 may be a good side effect of the pandemic. Five South Florida architectural firms jumped at architectural historian John O’Connor’s invitation…
The Gentleman of Island House Key West By Tony Adams We are saddened to learn and announce that Jon Allen, owner of Island House Key West, has passed away. He…
By Tony AdamsAs difficult as it would seem, the venerable gay men’s resort, Island House Key West, has found a way to remain open for business, providing its loyal customers…