In the Florida Keys we're 100 per cent about tourism, Smith said.

Or Garcia could lift the stay, allowing same-sex marriages in his Florida Keys jurisdiction.

I've had some great vacations in the Florida Keys, snorkeling and exploring the colorful sea floor.

They are among the northernmost of the Florida keys and the only ones of any size that are accessible solely by boat.

Officials have ordered all residents to leave the lower Florida Keys in preparation for Tropical Storm Rita, which has been heading towards the islands.