If you set foot in Key West today you’ll see tourist traps, endless bars, and overcrowded flats. It’s hard to imagine the Key West of the 70s–the southernmost point of the United States and stomping grounds for many iconic poets, writers, and musicians. The tales of early tarpon fly fishing and the extravagant lifestyle associated with this island are nothing short of legendary. The newest installment of YETI Presents All That Is Sacred captures the essence of old Key West through Tom McGuane, an icon in American literature. McGuane and his friends Jim Harrison, Richard Brautigan, Russell Chatham, and Jimmy Buffett called Key West home as they fished, partied, and fueled their literary careers. While old Key West is long gone, YETI’s All That Is Sacred gives us a glimpse into what the lawless tip of the United States used to look like.
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Last Updated on April 2, 2025 by Max Inchausti
