These words proclaimed by Key West Mayor Dennis Wardlow on April 23, 1982, signified the birth of “The Conch Republic”. This declaration of independence was brought about by a blockade of the Keys set up by the U.S. Border Patrol. Mayor Wardlow’s attempts to obtain an injunction from the Federal Court were denied and the protest quickly took to the streets. As promised, the rebellion began and in a battle that seemed to last for minutes (actually, it lasted one minute) a lone naval officer was pelted with stale Cuban bread by local citizen-soldiers of the newly formed “Conch Republic”. Seeking to avoid any further violence, bloodshed and loss of food, Mayor Wardlow surrendered to the Admiral in charge of the naval base on Key West. Upon surrendering, the “Conchs” demanded One Billion Dollars in foreign aide to help rebuild their war ravaged country. This request was refused, but the blockade was removed.
Website: conchrepublicgrill.com
Phone: (727) 320-0536
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16699 Gulf Blvd North Redington Beach, FL 33708 ·731.22 mi
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yelpSo nice we had to visit TWICE. The coconut crusted mahi mahi was a highlight. It was soft and fully coated with obviously real coconut - not sugared or overly sweet. It was a huge fillet, which...
MoreWe came on Sunday afternoon 8/2- and the experience was negative starting with waiting 15 minutes for someone to wait on us - (THEY WERE NOT BUSY AT ALL! )there was one other table with people in...
MoreDelicious food, good prices, good service....all good on this visit for four of us. Good sized restaurant and private parking lot outside the door. Crab legs seasoning was just delicious....Shrimp...
MoreOur first stop for dinner on our beach weekend. Initially we sat outdoors but the rain moved us inside. This is a very busy restaurant and we had a little wait. This restaurant serves a lot of...
MoreOver all a popular place that we have been too many times and has been good throughout the years. Cool area outside to wait comfortably. Started with some drinks from the bar, most of the drinks...
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