The Wild Story of Conch Republic Independence Day
If you find yourself in Key West during late April, you'll quickly realize that Conch Republic Independence Day isn't just a local holiday—it's a full-blown state of mind. While most of the country is worrying about tax season or spring cleaning, the people down at the southernmost point of the United States are busy celebrating the time they "seceded" from the Union. It's easily one of the strangest, funniest, and most fiercely independent celebrations you'll ever come across, and honestly, it tells you everything you need to know about the spirit of the Keys. ...