14 of the Best Key West Songwriters Festival Images

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Love The Old Signs

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A few years back, I went to the Key West Songwriters Festival. It was my first trip to this tropical island and is different than any of the road trips I've taken.

I found out that getting there is half the fun! I was living in St Pete at the time and drove and man...the views. The Overseas Highway connects Key West to the mainland and you cross about 40 bridges on your way. The longest is the Seven Mile Bridge, which is the most scenic bridge I've been on.

The food is incredible, too. Plus the nightlife! I bought a cigar in a small shop and as I paid, I asked the cashier who looked like a 70-year-old hippie and who wasn't wearing a shirt, where I could smoke the cigar and he said, buddy, you're in Key West...smoke it anywhere you like. This place has a vibe unlike anywhere I've been.

Also located on the island is the Little White House, Florida's only presidential museum. The house was the winter White House for President Harry S. Truman for 175 days during 11 visits. It was really cool to see.

Here are a few pics for you from the Key West songwriters Festival.

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Tee GentryEditor

Tee has worked with KICKS 99 for over 24 years as Operations Manager and Program Director and is on-air each afternoon 3p-7p. When he’s not working, you’ll find him traveling the back roads, taking pictures, and searching for the next dive diner. Favorite place to visit? That’s easy. Folly Beach, SC. He’s usually there at least a few times a year. He lives in North Augusta and on Saturdays in the fall, you’ll find him cooking out and watching his Clemson Tigers. Tee likes to write about travel, Augusta local dive bars and diners and destinations in the Carolinas, as well as new business.