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Florida Keys Buzzing with Fall Events and New Dolphin Hospital

9/14/2025

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The Florida Keys attract visitors year-round, particularly during the shoulder season starting in late September.
Activities include open-water swimming to Alligator Lighthouse and the World Offshore Championship powerboat race in November.
The Key West Film Festival, highlighting Florida filmmakers, also takes place in November.
Dolphin Life Hospital, a new rehabilitation center for whales and dolphins, opened in Islamorada on September 1, featuring a 56,000-gallon ICU habitat.
Monroe County residents receive free admission to the hospital through September.

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Story summary

The Florida Keys attract visitors year-round, particularly during the shoulder season starting in late September.
Activities include open-water swimming to Alligator Lighthouse and the World Offshore Championship powerboat race in November.
The Key West Film Festival, highlighting Florida filmmakers, also takes place in November.
Dolphin Life Hospital, a new rehabilitation center for whales and dolphins, opened in Islamorada on September 1, featuring a 56,000-gallon ICU habitat.
Monroe County residents receive free admission to the hospital through September.