09/01/2026
September traffic jam in the Florida Keys. 🌴😂
Yep. Brutal commute this morning.
September might just be one of the Keys’ best-kept secrets.
The summer crowds have thinned out. The roads get quieter. Restaurants and local spots feel a little more like ours again. The water is warm, the pace slows down, and you can actually exhale.
Sure, it’s still hot. It’s the tropics. And yes, September means keeping an eye on the weather. But it also means uncrowded days on the water, peaceful drives down US 1, gorgeous skies, and a version of the Keys that feels wonderfully unhurried.
This morning’s “traffic jam” was my reminder of why I love September down here.
Less traffic. Less hurry. More Keys. 🌊🌴☀️