From Boston Harbor to Florida Bay: Celebrating Independence Day in the Florida Keys

As seen in Keys Life Magazine

As a Boston-area native, I never expected Independence Day in the Florida Keys to feel just as patriotic as it does in Massachusetts—a state proudly known as "The Spirit of America." Yet after more than two decades living in the Keys, I've come to appreciate that the Conch Republic has traditions every bit as meaningful and memorable as those I grew up with.

One of my favorite Fourth of July traditions is the annual parade hosted by the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce. Our Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Destinations office sits right along the parade route at Mile Marker 99, giving us front-row seats to one of the community's most…

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A house is made of walls, windows, and square footage.

A home is where life happens.

It's where friends gather around the kitchen island. It's where family recipes are passed down. It's where a simple meal can turn into an unforgettable evening.

That's the inspiration behind our new series, Page to Plate.

At Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Destinations we are lovers of beautiful homes, great design, and effortless entertaining, we wanted to create something that goes beyond a traditional property tour. Something that captures not only the home itself, but the lifestyle it makes possible.

In each Page to Plate feature, we'll pair a remarkable Florida Keys property with a recipe inspired by the space. Together, they tell a story about…

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