There's an added bonus for single Sailors in Key West - the housing arrangement. They have run of the house and are free to have pets, do their own cooking, landscaping, maintenance, etc. Goldberg said although most Sailors have the option of living off base, less than two percent do. He attributes the low rate to the high quality of living on base. Leave that townhouse, wander into the city that has no uptown or downtown, and you'll also find there's no dress code, even for the finest of restaurants.
Tolerance is the rule.
Key West is a city which celebrates itself, its history, its diversity and its various reputations in many ways. Festivals and parties punctuate the tourist season. Most notable perhaps is Fantasy Fest, Key West's answer to Mardi Gras. Visitors from around the world gather here for the 10-day celebration in October. Even the daily sunset here is a cause for joy and merriment.