http://www.kingofconch.com Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:30:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Its that time of year in the Republic  when the Dolphins come to visit. This week has been spectacular,  ths seas laid down and the Dolphins came in.  Captain AL Bunner lead the attack and dolphins where everyware off Islamirada.  The two day take included the above two Bulls and 35 ... http://www.kingofconch.com/captain-al-and-the-dolphins-are-back/ http://www.kingofconch.com/thousands-turn-out-to-see-the-king-at-nautical-fair/   This week, we welcome Chris Tucker's contribution to the kingofconch.com. Chris's personal blog can be found here.   The Conch republic is a society unto itself. Located in the city of Key West, Florida, this micro nation was formed as a simple protest. The Conch Republic seceded from the rest of the United ... http://www.kingofconch.com/the-conch-republic-via-a-guest-blogger/   Jan. 7-9: Sailfish Open at Hawks Cay. Marathon. Eighteen teams of professional anglers and amateur enthusiasts will compete in the catch-and-release tournament in the waters around Marathon. Contact Laura Emmole at (305) 395-3474 or (727) 631-0072, e-mail lemmole@worldsailfish.com or visit thesailfishopen.com.   Jan. 7-10: Sailbone Offshore & Backcountry. Islamorada. Three days of fishing ... http://www.kingofconch.com/january-2010-fishing-tournaments/ On a subtropical island where fall and winter daytime temperatures average in the 70s, it’s hard to imagine sandal-clad kids playing in the snow. But that’s the plan for the annual Florida Keys Holiday Festival, taking place from 4-10 p.m. Dec. 5, at Islamorada’s Founders Park, Mile Marker 87 bayside. A 20-ton ... http://www.kingofconch.com/grinch-scheduled-to-meet-santa-at-florida-keys-holiday-festival/   The first month of the stone crab season has been a disappointment to most.  Compared to the last few years the counts are low and the sizes small.  Like in any fishing season, each expert has their own reason for the sluggish start to the season .  Some say its ... http://www.kingofconch.com/stone-crab-time-2009-2010/ Thinking of lunch or light dinner in Tavernier consider Chads Deli & Bakery.  I've always wondered about the name because its not a bakery. Its a good Italian Delli and pizzeria.    At lunch the food is fresh and good  with large portions.  Todays lunch, for me was a Steak, Onions and ... http://www.kingofconch.com/chads/ That's Right Conch Heads, the Key Largo Pirate Festival returns to the Key Largo this weekend. Beginning Thursday, October 22nd and ending on Sunday, October 25th you can eat, drink and be merry while enjoying this fantastic pirate-themed festival. Complete with local music, food that could kill the most-seasoned sailor ... http://www.kingofconch.com/key-largo-pirate-fest-comes-to-the-florida-keys/   In a highly political move, FEMA has decided to punish the independent people of the Conch Republic. In a recent letter from a goverment burarat ( a person who can't survive in private industy so becomes a non productive goverment worker). threatened all Conchs with strong  United States Federal Goverment reprisals if they don't  destroy ... http://www.kingofconch.com/fema-declares-all-out-war-on-the-conch-republic/ 7 Days and Counting   The 2009 Lobster Mini Season starts Wednesday July 29 & 30th. The Conch Republic will be inendated with thousands of Visitors from around the World please remember you are a guest in a foreign country respect are laws, customs and traditions of our tiny country. http://www.kingofconch.com/its-that-time-again-lobster-mini-season-starts/