‘Fins in Paradise’ to Celebrate Trop Rock and Island Lifestyle at Florida Keys’ Hawks Cay
Some of the United States’ leading “trop rock” bands, including members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, are to be featured at Fins in Paradise, a tropical summer celebration staged by Hawks Cay Resort Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 15-18.
Plans include a weekend packed with live entertainment, tropical food and beverage treats, pool parties and fun activities — all taking place on the grounds of the resort, located at 61 Hawks Cay Blvd. on Duck Key in the Middle Florida Keys.
Events begin Thursday, Aug. 15, when guests checking in can attend a welcome reception with Hawks Cay staff and members of the bands that are to perform throughout the weekend.
The schedule both Friday and Saturday features Tropical Smash Pool Parties with attractions that include limbo and hula hoop contests, Parrots to Pirates tailgate costume contests and Jimmy Buffett Look-Alike contests.
South Florida trop rockers Jimmy Stowe and the Stowaways entertain from noon to 3 p.m. poolside Friday and Saturday. From 4 to 6 p.m., family trio and Coral Reefer Band members Peter, Brendan and Jim Mayer are to perform on the Oasis Cay Stage. A 7-10 p.m. Fins in Paradise party starring Gary Roland and the Landsharks Band is scheduled both nights.
Special dining options for lunch and dinner follow Buffett-inspired themes including “I Will Play for Gumbo,” “Boats, Beaches and Pitas” and more.
To add an extra splash of color to the festivities, Nancy Blauers, senior designer for Buffett’s iconic Margaritaville, is to create live art poolside during the Friday and Saturday events.
Trop rock fans can either book a resort stay to enjoy the full slate of activities or purchase general admission daily resort passes.
Event information: hawkscay.com/fins-in-paradise
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