Annual Swim Around Key West

Listen to an amazing story of collaboration between Anna Fugina, the Founder of Swim Around Key West, and Lynda Weinstein, the Senior Development Officer of the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter. Hear about lives being impacted through the story of a swim and a children’s shelter. https://swimaroundkeywest.com/ https://www.fkcs.org/

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S39 E02 - Anna Fugina, Founder of Swim Key West Travel with Purpose · Episode

Thank you to Coltman Endurance for being the main sponsor of the 50th Annual Swim Around Key West

Email: [email protected]

Join us for the 50th Annual Swim Around Key West this June 27th, 2026

Registration is now open for the 50th Annual Swim Around Key West on June 27th, 2026!

Registration - 50th Annual Swim Around Key West Registration for the 50th Annual Swim Around Key West is now OPEN. Each swimmers pays $190. Payments are through Zelle to (941) 286-2722 You MUST include your email in the "what its for" section of Zelle. Once payment is received a registration form will be emailed for you to register. Each swimmer....

Greetings!

A HUGE thank you letter is in order! I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to so many local businesses and organizations that supported the 49th Annual Swim Around Key West. I would also like to sincerely express thanks to my family, friends, and safety boat captains for volunteering their time and support. With your assistance, we were able to host an incredible and memorable event on June 28, 2025.

Thank you to our sponsors: SolRX Sunscreen, Salute on the Beach, Big John's Pizzeria, Sky Dive Key West, Neptune Designs, WTFish Lounge, Louie's Backyard, Earnest Hemingway Home Museum, Key West Firehouse Museum, Sunset Key West Rotary, Emeralds International, Half Shell Raw Bar, Harpoon Harry's, FURY, Dante's Key West, Better than S*x Key West, The Breakfast Club Too, The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, Key West Cakes, Sushi Origami, The Garden's Hotel, Historic Tours of America, Sebago Watersports, Blue Planet Key West, The Cafe Key West, Lloyd's Tropical Bike Tour, Two-Friends Patio Restaurant, Nailtini, TheBEST

Thank you to the individuals who made the event possible: Anna Fugina, Rocco Pennella, Maria Pennella, O'Brien Francis, Katie Rittger, Joe Fugina, Louie Fugina, Lindsay DeShetler, Jen Stahre, Peggy Luft, Reen Stanhouse, Don Nelson, Robin Beede, Dave Arnold, Liz Levi, Courtney Barba, Carlos Barba, Caleb Barba, Ricky Hamel, Henry DeGroot, Sara N. Gray, Monroe County Parks and Beaches, Coast Guard Sector Key West, Key West Fire Department, Key West Sheriff Department

I would also like to sincerely express thanks to the amazing swimmers and their support kayakers who came from afar to swim and paddle this challenging circumnavigation around our beautiful island of key west.

Thank you again for making this year's swim one to remember. It wouldn't have been possible without all of you and we can’t wait to see you all back next year for the 50th annual!

With gratitude,
Anna Fugina
Founder & Organizer

Thank you to everyone who purchased merchandise that helped contribute to our donation for the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter!

🌊🏝 A Huge Thank You to the Annual Swim Around Key West! 🏊‍♂️💙 We’re honored that FKCS’s Project Lighthouse was once again selected as a beneficiary of the Annual Swim Around Key West — a legendary 12.5-mile swim that circles the island in true Key West fashion! Last Saturday, swimmers set off from Higgs Beach, following the historic clockwise route that began back in 1977 — when the incredible Anna Fugina started the swim as part of her recovery from a car accident. What began as a personal healing journey has grown into a major community event that uplifts others in need year after year. We are incredibly grateful for Anna’s continued support and for the generosity of her team. This year, they went above and beyond by increasing their donation to $600 in support of our youth outreach efforts. 💛 Your support means the world to our kiddos and to the entire Project Lighthouse team, led by the dedicated Jai Somers, our SOP Coordinator and Keys Youth Action Network Advisor. To learn more about this amazing event, visit swimaroundkeywest.com. Thank you for helping us keep local youth safe, supported, and strong. #SwimAroundKeyWest #ProjectLighthouse #FKCS #4OurKids #KeysShelter #CommunitySupport #KeyWest #YouthEmpowerment #Gratitude

Congratulations and great job to all the swimmers yesterday! You should all be so proud of yourselves. You can find the results here:

🚨 Race Day Reminder! 🚨
Check-in is happening NOW at Higgs Beach! 🏖️

✅ Check-in closes at 4:30 PM – please plan to arrive no later than 4:00 PM to avoid long lines and help us stay on schedule.

📣 Our pre-race meeting starts promptly at 5:00 PM, and we want to respect everyone’s time.

See you soon!

🌴Who is getting excited?!

🗾It’s not too late to register for the 49th annual SAKW!

🐠Take the leap, challenge yourself with a once in a lifetime 12.5 mile swim around the most tropical island in Florida!

🏊‍♀️Solo, two-person, and three-person relay options available!

📍Register today: http://swimaroundkeywest.com/apply/

*Registration closes April 24th, 2025

A nice story about Andrew Edward’s who finished 8th place in the Annual Swim around key west last year.

Thanks for returning to the 49th Annual Swim Around Key West this year Andrew.

Swim for Them! 20 miles in the Gulf of Mexico for charity! Imagine finding a cause that you believe in, and then doing something incredible in support of that cause.That’s exactly what Andrew Edwards decided to do......

To date we have 46 swimmers registered for the 49th Annual Swim Around Key West! Registration closes April 24th, 2025. Information and instructions on how to register can be found here: https://swimaroundkeywest.com/apply/

We look forward to another great year of swimming around the beautiful island of Key West!

Registration - 49th Annual Swim Around Key West Registration for the 49th Annual Swim Around Key West is now OPEN. Registration Closes April 24th 2025. Please send payment through Zelle to (941) 286-2722 Each swimmer pays $190, Additional t-shirts $28 YOU MUST include your email in the "what is it for section of Zelle" Then we will email your reg...