Things to know when coming to the Florida Keys!
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- Little tips and secrets that will make your journey the Florida Keys much more enjoyable! And a few things you should know if you're planning to move here!
Mark and Laurie are real estate sales associates with Coco Plum Real Estate here in Marathon, FL. We can help you sell or purchase a home in the Florida Keys. Call/Text or email Mark Gable 770-561-6091, markgable@me.com
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A VACATION RENTAL visit www.keysrentalsonline.com and browse our inventory of homes! Laurie and I cannot book the vacation rental for you, but we are happy to answer questions and give you pointers to make your visit here the best that it can be!
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We just got back from one day trip Florida City- Key West-Miami. In our one day trip to Key West we passed over 42 bridges, including Seven Mile Bridge, and 34 islands as we traveled the scenic Overseas Highway and drove around Key West. We stopped to see Anne's Beach, Sandal Factory outlet and stopped to say "hi" to Big Betsy, giant lobster in Islamorada, ate delicious Pie at Blond Giraffe Key Lime Factory in Tavernier, stopped at the amazing Seven Mile Bridge, we reached the southernmost Point and much more! It was amazing! Thank you for your video!
Wow! What a full day of sight seeing! So glad you enjoyed it!
Great tour and information about the Florida Keys. Much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful!
I am always supportive of my local shops. Thank you for all the good advice.
That is awesome!
Very informative video. This is my first visit to your channel and I have to say you seem like a genuinely good dude! It’s incredible that you share your number and invite anyone to call. That’s refreshing in this day and age. I went to the keys with my parents many years ago and now I’d like to take my family. Your video helped out tremendously. You earned my subscription! Thank you and happy new year!
Welcome aboard! and Happy New Year to you.....thanks!!
Another great video Mark keep em coming ...
Thanks Mike! Talk with ya soon!
Great video I just found you channel I really enjoyed the honesty. been traveling to the keys for many years to go diving an just take a few days off every now and then. from my experience you did a great job thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Hi....Really enjoyed your video tour! Thanks! We were down there not long ago! Before the pandemic...We plan to return as soon as possible...
It was our first visit...We plan to see and do so much more our 2nd time down! We'll look you up! Thanks so much for your advice and your suggestions....Much appreciated!
Hope to see the Keys soon! "Happy Travels!!!"....
Sounds great! See you soon!
We loved Sunset Grill! Fantastic place to chill and have some drinks!
We agree!
Sunset Barr and Grille ! One of the coolest spots in marathon. Full restaurant with a couple Bars, corn hole in the sand , they also have a full. And even have a dock if you want to bring your boat! Filled with good vibes and everyone is super friendly. Good good food , it is expensive but definitely worth it
I really do love Island Fish Company on Marathon.
very informative- thank you
I have enjoyed watching you videos, we are visiting Key West in July.Thank you again for all your good tips. Frances from North Carolina
Thanks for watching!!
Love this.. fantastic video.. We travel to the Keys almost every weekend. Some great tips. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome! Thank you!
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Beautiful
Your video made me homesick... I lived in the Keys for a couple of years, until, the Navy sent me elsewhere. I logged an, unforgettable, lifetime's worth of wonderful experiences there. I haven't been back since '84'. You stirred some old memories, and, I thank you for that. I may be contacting you in the near future for assistance finding a vacation rental. Thanks very much.
Thanks for watching, just give us a shout if there is anything we can help with! 770-561-6091
GREAT video!!! That food at the Sunset Grill looks FABULOUS!!! THANKS!!!
Ok, I gotta be honest, I filmed the video today outside Sunset Grille, but the food was a from a video I made at Lazy Days South here in Marathon several months ago....I just needed to drop in some food footage!! Both places are excellent! You can't go wrong at either place! Thanks for watching!
Gables On The Go good to know. I will look that place up. When we get to travel again, I’m headin’ over to Florida from San Diego, CA, where I live. I did grow up in Atlanta, though. I totally understand why you love that area so much. It is beautiful!
Our favorite places in town to mention a few are Castaway, Lazy Days, The Stuffed Pig (for breakfast) and this one you'll laugh at, but seriously try it.....Dions Quick Chick (it's fried chicken from a gas station, but incredible chicken!) They've got a cool story in the Keys too...Google "Dion's chicken FL,Keys"
Thanks boss for the great tips.. planning my vacation to keys next week
Have fun!
Love it in the keys! Made my first trip in 1995 and been going down ever since. Would love to live there sone day.
Really enjoyed your tour. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
Great vid! Honeymoon booked in October, bringing my boat for a week and this was very helpful! Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this!
The girls in my family are going near the end of April April a week!
Also airbnb and vrbo have great deals on rentals for 5-7days. The entire homes.
All along the keys
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Very informative for my family’s upcoming trip.
Glad it was helpful!
Great information! Thanks so much. Janie and I will see you in October.
Thanks! Can't wait!
Great video! We love the keys & usually stay in Marathon when we go. We're heading down after Christmas. Hello from Michigan!
Hi Paul! I know you will be happy to get to warm weather after Christmas 😃
Thanks for the information!
Any time! Thanks for watching!!
LOVE the channel and thank you for the great content! I’m a full time RVer living in TX, but planning to move to the keys permanently over the next year or two. I’ll be spending a month in Marathon this coming summer…already booked my stay at the RV park. I’ve been to Key West several times, but never spent any time in and around the middle and upper keys other than passing thru on the way to/from KW. I’m looking forward to getting out and meeting people and plugging in to the local vibe 🌴
Look forward to meeting you when you get here Ray. Let us know if we can help you with anything down here!
Super helpful, thanks!!
You're welcome!
Thanks so much your very helpful 😊
You are so welcome!
Thanks for all the tidbits on the Key's. We'll soon be there in March. It would be good to see an episode on the hidden gems to visit throughout the keys, like the miniature Key Deer that I heard about, or the best PWC guided tour around islands, etc.
You need to go back through all of our videos...we've got a lot on the "hidden gems!" Thanks for watching!
Well done sir, Home Depot is all I need as far as Big Box stores.
Great video! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Going to Marathon next week! Great video...thanks!!! Can’t wait!!!
Hope you enjoyed it!!
Great info. Nice video. Just subscribed. Thanks and take care.
Thanks and welcome
great video we live in fla and have an rv so we stay at fiesta key and sunshine key all the time, thanks this is good info for people who want to come to the keys
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! Thanks for the information. Also, I'm a LEO from the same general area you referenced in the video. My family are planning a vacation in the Keys this summer. We're looking forward to a first-time visit there.
Very cool! We hope you have a great time!
Thank you for this. We plan to visit friends and family in Florida, eventually. Traveling through the Keys is my main bucket list item......That, and just lounge in some shallow water. 🥤
You're welcome! Have fun!
Wow man that really is helpful info!! We are planning a trip soon and never even considered renting a house because of the price. Thanks for sharing!!
Glad it was helpful!
Watching from the grassy key!
Thank you for watching from Grassy! We have friends that live there and love it!
Great video!! We are coming to the keys (marathon) for the first time next month! This video answered quite a few of my questions! Now I just need some boating advice..
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful video thank you! We are renting papa‘s house in Marathon in June! Can’t wait !
Glad it was helpful!
Great information
Thank you, we are glad it is helpful!
Nice one l enjoy watching your video keep safe
Thank you for watching!
Great video and very informative!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Missing the keys. Will keep you in mind as a resource for my future travel. Keep the videos comming
Glad you enjoyed the video Chris! Thanks for watching.
oh my heart....so many places we are familiar with......
Thanks for watching!
Over 6 months no smokin,never any drugs,Not a Drop of Alcohol since 92.
Great video. Very helpful and informative coming in November staying in duck key.. can’t wait to get there and fish..maybe have to run into you at some point..
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video, Mark! You conveyed a lot of great information. Diana and I drove down to Key West in 2018 and had planned to return this past summer of 2020. However, as you well know that summer sucked and we were on lockdown for a while. Driving down to Key West I was pleasantly surprised at all of the islands' offerings. Being from Maui I felt as though I were going home. I finally called it quits and retired a second time (first retired from the Air Force in 1988). We recently experienced a power outage that lasted 34 hours and I looked at Diana and said we are moving to Florida. She nodded and said ok! We have family and friends throughout Florida on both sides of the peninsula. We prefer the Gulf side and are considering Tampa and Clearwater. We will rent initially until we find what we want. If it was just me I would move to Marathon or Key West. l am an avid water sportsman. Diana did not like the drive from Miami to Key West and back to Miami. She wanted to fly to Miami and I would pick her up at the airport. We stopped once to stay at a hotel and ate at a super nice restaurant which appeased her.
Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing your story Alexander! If we can ever help you with anything here in the Keys, please give us a call!
I remember when it was a two lane highway,,,,,,miss that place👍👍
Got to know where the nook-an-crany pubs are👌🍻🍻🍻,,,,,Good Info Video
Me 1985 to 2005,,,,need to get back
Yep, we agree finding the hole in the wall spots it the ticket...you get to see the real Keys and meet some awesome people!
Love Love Love the keys❤ was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale ,the keys was my old stopping ground as a young adult 😊 would go thier every weekend an get a motel and put r lounge chairs and ice chest in the water,and spend the day soaking up the sun 🌞
Glad you enjoy the videos! And yes it is very easy to fall in love with the Keys!!
I do believe we have been to your buddy's tackle shop! Nice fella.
Super folks for sure! Thanks for watching!
Hey Mark, great video. I hope your realestate business takes off from these videos. I'll spread the word.
Thanks so much!
Estuve, ahí hace una semana, sinceramente me hubiera encantado conocer este tutorial antes, pero lo voy a recomendar y en otra ocasión, lo tomaré en cuenta, pero me encanto gracias.
¡Muchas gracias por conocer nuestro canal! ¡Me alegra que haya encontrado útil nuestra información!
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Robbies!!! I love that place!
Us too!
Yes you did help! We are coming after New years Day! Staying until the 9th. Our kids rented a home in Marathon on the water. It's our first visit, our kids 3rd. In the future we plan on staying in Florida during the winter, we live in Minnesota. Most likely in central Florida though, but you never know!
That is awesome!
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers!
Great Channel !
Thanks for watching Jeff!
What a great video!
Thanks!
Enjoyed your video. We have been going down to Key Colony for many years. May have to holler at you about a hidden gem rental this year.
Sounds good!
awesome video! Im going to the keys for 4 days with my finance! cant wait
Have fun!
Really enjoyed the video
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the tobacco tip. My husband is a dipper.
You are so welcome!
Nice information. Have not been there in 30 years. My latest go-to place is gulf coast, Saint Pete, Clear Water...
Very cool!
I was at work the other night up here in Kentucky and had a customer that just got back from Key West last week. Then a couple came in the store said they will be in Key Largo next week! I told them to check out your RUclips channel
Thanks for sharing our channel!
Very helpful video
Glad it was helpful!
Major kudos for promoting "buying local" !
As far as groceries, I found that moving from IN to FL, milk is much more expensive than I was accustomed too. No one uses milk as a loss leader like grocery stores in the midwest. Also if your're not familiar with Publix and Winn Dixie, both embrace BOGO pricing which is great as long as your buy during their ad. Otherwise, items can be pricey compared to retailers "up north".
Love your channel, keep em comin 😎
Doug
Yes I agree with you on the BOGO pricing, it can be a bit deceiving sometimes! We find that overall, our groceries cost only slightly more than we were paying in GA...really not enough to make much of a difference. Milk is definitely one of those items that blows the curve however! Thanks so much for watching!!
I find overall publix is more expensive than kroger. Tobacco is comparable here with michigan, way more high than Louisiana.
Great informative video. My fiance and I are having our honeymoon in Marathon. Neither of us have ever been to the keys. We love to fish and bringing the boat so we're very excited.
Have fun!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Thx for sharing. Any hotel recommendations at the end of the keys? I see so many top 10 hotel videos hard to choose from. Appreciate your video, if we look to buy in the future, happy to call you. Stay Safe!
Thanks for watching! If by the end of the Keys you mean Key West...there are so many great hotels to choose from there I could not recommend just one! We don't stay in Key West as we live about an hour away and just travel there occasionally. I would not be your best source for a recommendation there.
Great video ! Good info esp for boats! STEVE from NEW E NGLAND!
Glad it was helpful!
Get it local. Good advice sir.
Thank you!
You are so nice, I will look you up if I visit the Keyes. Definitely 🇨🇦👍
Awesome! Thank you!
Haha I'm from Canada a can of dip here goes for around 20 bucks 6 bucks is cheap and a pack of 25 cigarettes are also around 20 bucks. We are planning to go to Florida next spring I never been to the Keys before looks beautiful definitely going to keep it in mind.
Oh wow! Sounds expensive up there but we would love to see Canada too!
I went to key west last week for 3 days!
Hope you had fun!! Thanks for watching!
Brilliant get to know the keys video, we are visiting Marathon for 4 days in June 2022 form The UK on route to our villa in Cape Coral, never been to the keys soooo looking forward to it, going to do a day in key west so any tips on parking, rest of time in and around marathon, tips on eatswould be appreciated. Thanks for all the information so far, really helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, may I ask what video editing you use please? I am just starting helpful videos like this in Panama, and I like your drive.. you talking, then the view.. the photos and videos inbetween, the map and circles.. is just what I need! If you have a person doing it for you, would you mind sharing their contact? Thanks for the awesome video!
I use Adobe Premiere and do all the editing myself...it sure takes some time!
Just discovered you two. Great content. Really neat footage of outdoor vendors selling artwork. Do you know of websites etc selling their goods? Thank you. We’re wanting to vacate there maybe this fall. Will need your guidance on that.
Some vendors have websites but not all. You really just have to check the markets and ask about those you are interested in. Thank you for watching!
Hello! 🖐️I'm from France. I would like so much to live in the Keys , but a little bit difficult...for the moment!💚
Some things just take time....
Mark, what is the shoulder season in the whole Keys stretch? I will be pulling a small travel trailer and will be utilizing the military campgrounds and state parks.
September and October are traditionally very slow months here. Things begin to pick up ever so slightly after Thanksgiving...the big boom (high season) starts after New Years
With Covid & flight restrictions abroad , I'm thinking of living in Key West bi annual The Naval Base says they have homes & cottages for rental . As far as Gas if I have a vehicle I make a point to keep the tank on half full learned my lesson about enough gas in the tank in Death Valley on way to Los Angeles. Buy Local Sounds Good and than you for Posting This Video.
It may not matter to you, but monroe county is the only county still requiring face masks indoors. Key west recently requires masks outside also. As far as the naval base, l think thats only for navy and ex-navy folks. Because it is, an active base. Gas is about 10 cents /gal cheaper at the racetrack staion mainland, than at the 2 cheapest places in marathon. Key west is about 35-45 cents more a gal. I always fill up in marathon. Hope this helps.
I may not have made my point on the gas thing as clear as I should have in the video...what I was trying to say is that often the stations in Florida City are lined up with people waiting to get fuel....I have found the few cents a gallon it might cost me to come on into the Keys was really not worth my time waiting in Florida City. I think people that are not familiar with the Keys have the impression that they won't be able to get fuel for miles and miles when they get down here...and that's just not the case. And it's rarely much more than on the mainland.
@@GablesOnTheGo Oh No , your point on gas stations was to the point . I just wanted to add I try to never allow my gas tank to get below half of a tank .
Really great video! I appreciate you. Hoping to get a contract as a traveling operating room RN in Marathon or elsewhere in the Keys for the winter of 2022.
Thanks for watching!
Heading to KCB tomorrow for our third year in a row! Love the place!
Oh cool! Have fun!!!
I so bad want to move to the keys! I've been to the keys at least once a year my entire life. My grandfather started the tradition of vacationing in the keys when my dad was little, my dad continued the tradition when I was little and now I'm continuing the tradition with my children. Unfortunately the housing market is very expensive and being a fireman is the only work background I have that would provide me with a livable wage. From what I hear, firemen in the Keys are volunteer. My wife is a nurse, but I heard nurses are better off working in the mainland in Miami, so it'd be a long commute for her. Maybe one day when I retire I will be able to finally live my dream in the Keys. I'll definitely be giving you a call about bringing my boat down there. I just purchased a boat and I was planning on taking it with me when I come down in October but decided I would wait till next year after I get some more information. Perhaps next year we will give Airbnb a try and get one with a dock and a driveway to keep my trailer.
Chris, thanks for watching and I hope you make your dream of living in the Keys a reality! Let me know if I can help you in any way, I'd be glad to give you any info you need when you get to make your trip with the boat. Best of luck!
@@GablesOnTheGo I was telling my wife about your video giving tours of vacation rentals today. We typically stay at Looe Key Dive Resort in Ramrod key. After seeing the houses and weekly prices I think we will start renting a vacation rental when we come down every year from here on out. We're coming down October 13-22, Mind If I could possibly meet up with you then and discuss the rental process etc?
Give us a shout! You can find all my contact info in the video descriptions....we always love meeting new people!
Never got a notification for this video just randomly seen it in the home.
Wow, that's really strange. I need to check my upload settings, I noticed the video has not been getting as many views as normal either....I must have done something different. Thanks for pointing this out I will check on it! And thanks for watching!
@@GablesOnTheGo not in my notifications or subscriptions
Great video with lots of good tips. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Congratulations on quitting the dipping! Giving up tobacco is not easy but you did it!
Thanks...still holding strong!
We wanted to book a boat ride to the Dry Tortugas in August, we ran into two problems. The Charter to Dry Tortugas is booked 3 months in advance and the Hotel, rooms are $300-600 per night. We were going to book a Hotel in Homestead Florida instead, except that would be a 3 hour drive so we would have to get up at 3:30AM in the morning to take the charter. We would like to go in September or October instead. I am a Realtor in Katy Texas, I specialize in long term rentals.
Yes, things do often book up a way out down here. We learned to book most things 9 months out when we used to vacation here. September and October are the slower months for tourist here. You might want to check on motels in Marathon or the lower Keys just above Key West for more affordable rates. If you type in motels while looking at the area on google maps you can see a lot of options. Good luck with your adventure! Thank you for watching!!
@@GablesOnTheGo We have a access to a house in Sarasota that belongs to the family, and a couple of years back rented a two bedroom in Siesta Key for a week. I will reach out to you in a week or so about a vacation rental for Late September or early October. It might not be worth your time since were only going to stay a day or two and go back to Hempstead to hike at Everglades national park.
Thanks for the wonderful information Mark. For those who may be tele-working, what is the internet like down in the keys... speed and reliability?
AT&T and Comcast have fiber down here...we find it quite reliable.
awesome video !! I plan on traveling to Key West next week! However I see isolated/scattered thunderstorms for the days I plan on being there. Does it rain all day in the keys ? Or is it usually a short rainfall then the sun comes out ?
Normally just in short bursts...I think you'll still have a great time!
Looking to come that way in April 2021, are things pretty open? Restaurants and museums/attractions? Great content, thanks!
Yes they are!
First thing I thought of before even watching the video was the Publix in Marathon. Grocery stores are slim pickings. Also Bahia Honda and Sombrero for actual beaches.
Don't forget about Winn Dixie here in Marathon 😁
Thanks for watching!!
The Keys Disease lol I’m soooo homesick now!!! I grew up in Key Largo M.M. 100
It's never too late to come home 😊 Thanks for watching!
@@GablesOnTheGo I plan on it soon my Aunt still lives down there near Harry Harris park!!
MM 103!
Sign me up!!
Hanging out in Pennsylvania this month.
Coming down in January
We'll see you in January! Stay warm!
@@GablesOnTheGo thanks! We’ll make a point of giving a call when plans firm up.
Great videos! Never been to tha keys, looking to head that way and get a hook in tha water early May! Could you recommend a good fishin guide and a good place to stay for a couple guys on a 4day trip? Thanks!
Joel Brandenburg owner of Ana Banana Charters is a fantastic fisherman and great guy! 813-267-4401 For rentals you can check our website at www.keysrrentalsonline.com our brokerage has over 65 properties and you can check availability and rates there. Best of luck on your trip, and thanks for watching!
Bacon is pretty expensive in the keys I always bring my own and yes there is a Home Depot in Key West
Gives a new meaning to bringing home the bacon!!
I never noticed! I get the peppered thick cut bacon at commissary for 5.49
Mark, I didn't know that renting homes for less than 28-days was legal in the city of Marathon. I only knew of the KCB exemption and otherwise the pliable, 'extra-legal' wink-wink, nod-nod deals! I'd like to rent a nice place right on the water for a week next year. I'll contact you when my plans firm up. Thanks, Matt
No winks or nods needed...Marathon can do short term when properly permitted for such. Give me a call!
I’d love the info on the house I saw your wife walk through. Need a house the week of Christmas for our family of 8.
The lady that handles those is Barbara McKee with Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate here in Marathon!
@@GablesOnTheGo what drew you to marathon?
Some good tips. My wife and I have been thinking about getting a place in the Keys and it seems like traveling up and down the Keys by boat is much faster than taking the Overseas Highway. First, is that true? Second, if so, how difficult is it to find a place to dock in the various Keys? For example, if you took your boat down to Key West, are there temporary marina spots readily available in Key West? How about other Keys?
Hi, lots of good questions. If you would like to discuss them further, please give us a call 😀 770-314-2893 Mark
Be there saturday for a week...then for good in june.
Congratulations Frank! We hope you love it here!
@Gables On The Go, Thank you for your video! While my family is kind of locked in to a rental in Key Largo and can't change where we will stay, one thing I didn't consider when looking (because I assumed) is where are the beaches? We are travelling with our 3 adult sons and 6 yr. twin granddaughters in June. The girls don't know how to swim, I have no idea what the guys want to do...I think I made a mistake choosing a place that is uber tourist-y. I need advice on where to go to get that beach therapy, what's not going to cost an arm and a leg and any helpful advice. Thank you again for the video, you were very helpful!
Thanks for watching! True beaches are sort of scarce down here, the Keys are mostly rock and coral. Bahia Honda State Park has one of the most popular beaches and that is just over the seven mile bridge from Marathon close to Big Pine. There is a really nice beach in Marathon called Sombrero Beach. It has a very nice park for the cookouts and playgrounds for the kids and a lovely beach. There are many rental homes on the water very close to this beach. Take a look at our website at www.keysrentalsonline.com and you can browse properties. Laurie and I don't handle the rentals directly just the home sales, but the folks in our rental division will be glad to help you find the perfect spot!
@@GablesOnTheGo thank you!!
We're planning a trip the first week of November. What about a 3 bdrm home on a nice beach? Also We're really interested in an offshore fishing charter. Any recommendations?
Give our rental department a call, they can help you find the perfect place! Coco Plum Vacation Rentals 305-390-2315 For your charter give Joel Brandenburg with Ana Banana Charters a call, great guy that will set up a custom trip for you! 813-267-4401