07/15/2025
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
