The Inn at Palmetto

02/13/2026

We are super excited to announce that we have been certified as a military spouse business owner by the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce!

01/21/2026

We know it's cold outside, but we also know summer is on its way! Looking forward to this year's 4th of July celebration here in Keystone Heights, FL and the Freedom 5k!

11/27/2025

We are thankful for our blessings! We hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving! The Inn at Palmetto

11/15/2025

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An 81-year-old woman finished a nearly 3,000-mile walk across the United States on Friday, completing a journey from San Diego to St. Augustine that supporters called historic.

11/14/2025

We are so honored to have been a small part of Judy Benjamin’s journey for Alzheimer’s research. Her journey concludes November 15th in Saint Augustine, FL. ❤️

Judy Benjamin, a Norfolk, Virginia, native, has been walking across the country to bring awareness to her story. Thanks to lifestyle changes, she said she no longer has the symptoms that led to her being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. Her journey, which began in San Diego, brought her through the area and a stopover in Keystone.

Read more at www.BCTelegraph.com

11/07/2025

We hope to see you for the Christmas Market in Keystone Heights on December 13th!

The City of Keystone Heights is getting ready for an amazing Christmas season! We’ll kick off the celebration with the Parade of Trees Tree Lighting — featuring live music, ornament decorating, and refreshments for the whole family to enjoy. The Christmas Market will be chock-full of vendors, food trucks, live music, and holiday cheer!

And don’t miss the Kiwanis Christmas Parade, a spectacular nighttime wonderland that lights up our city every year.
Check out these events and many more on our website:
www.keystoneheights.us/events

11/06/2025

Our neighbors are so talented! This year Keystone Heights is celebrating 100 years, come check out our historic hometown!

The following is an excerpt from the reminiscence of Keystone Heights by Anne Walrath. She wasn’t born until 1934 so the early history is all oral history learned from parents and grandparents .

“Telephone service and a whooping crane named Andy moved into town
about 1930. Andy, adopted by a man named Jack Buck, followed his owner a discreet three paces behind and amused the townfolk nipping Jack in
the seat of the pants when Jack bent over to tie a shoelace or to pick
up something. The telephones were almost as much fun as Andy was. “

The Walwraths were very active bird watchers, and as the whooping crane is very distinctive, I believe Andy was correctly identified.
Then, while reading through all of the city clerks correspondence, I ran across this letter.

May 16, 1929

Mr. Wm. S. Pierce
1401 Lipscomb St.
Fort Worth, Texas

Dear Mr. Pierce,

I am instructed to write you regarding action which has become necessary for the Town Council to take with “Andy.” Complaints have come in from so many people that it has become necessary to confine him, an action the Council has authorized. They felt that you should be notified, and your wishes consulted regarding his upkeep and care.

He not only is very destructive of property, but has also been molesting pedestrians in a way that has made this action seem imperative. We are placing him in the pen on the hotel lawn, which formerly contained the ring-neck pheasants, pending your reply.

You will be pleased to learn that the contract for the completion of the road was let yesterday. I hope it will be ready for your use in returning to Keystone Heights.

Hoping that you and Mrs. Pierce are both well and enjoying your visit, and with kindest regards to you both, I am

Very truly yours,
Clerk of Council


I decided to write a short story geared towards fourth graders that could be printed and handed out in the souvenir bag at the field trip.

This is why Andy is being included in our beautiful new mural .

07/29/2025

It’s not too late to vote!!!

We are excited to be nominated for in the Hotel & Travel category! Vote now at guidetoflorida.com/best-of/vote/hotel-travel — voting ends July 31!

Throughout the year, readers of The Guide to Florida vote for everything they love in the Best of Florida annual awards. The votes are tabulated and compiled along with our editor’s picks and, voilà! The result is a fabulous resource that showcases great businesses across our state.

07/24/2025

We are excited to announce we have been nominated as a Best of Florida in the category of Hotel and Travel.

You can vote here:
https://guidetoflorida.com/best-of/vote/hotel-travel

Thank you for your support!!❤️

Throughout the year, readers of The Guide to Florida vote for everything they love in the Best of Florida annual awards. The votes are tabulated and compiled along with our editor’s picks and, voilà! The result is a fabulous resource that showcases great businesses across our state.

07/24/2025

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06/02/2025

We are getting excited for the upcoming 4th of July celebrations here in the City of Keystone Heights. Kicking off the celebrations at 8:00 a.m. on July 4, 2025 is the Freedom 5k, a family-friendly, professionally timed run/walk through beautiful Keystone Heights. You can register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/KeystoneHeights/4thofJulyFreedom5k