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October 29, 2015

FANTASY FEST
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Intergalactic Freak Show,” the 2015
festival features masquerade balls,
costume contests and themed parties.
“I’m really looking forward to the
spirit and camaraderie of the festival,”
said Williams. “Every time I think if it,
in my head I just see all these colors and
all that inventiveness and creativity.”
Fantasy Fest is internationally recognized for its untamed revelry and lighthearted spirit.
Williams, who penned the memoir
“Shirley, I Jest,” said she believes her preacting jobs including working at West
Hollywood’s famed Whisky-a-Go-Go
and taking the graveyard shift at an
IHOP on Sunset Boulevard were good
preparation for Fantasy Fest’s anythinggoes atmosphere. “Nothing startles or
shocks me!”
She portrayed brewery employee
Shirley Feeney in ABC’s “Laverne &
Shirley” 1976-1980s, but also earned
‘Laverne &
Shirley’ star
leads parade
n Oct. 31
7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31
Cindy Williams
n
Cindy Williams, who portrayed
Shirley Feeney in the classic television
series “Laverne & Shirley,” has been
named grand marshal of the Key West’s
Fantasy Fest parade, the 10-day costuming and masking festival, ending Nov. 1.
Williams, who also starred in a sci-fi
film spoof with Leslie Nielsen titled
“e Creature Wasn’t Nice,” leads the
Oct. 31 3Wishes.com Fantasy Fest
Parade down Key West’s Whitehead and
Duval streets. emed “All Hallows
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kudos for her role in the 1973 film
“American Graffiti” and appearances in
plays including “e Drowsy Chaperone” on Broadway.
But it’s in the outer-space parody
“e Creature Wasn’t Nice” that connects her most closely to Fantasy Fest
2015’s intergalactic theme. e offbeat
epic, paired with Nielsen, was called
“Naked Space” and “Spaceship.”
Williams will be accompanied by
boyfriend Tim Culbertson, an actor
whose career included roles in
“Battlestar Galactica” and “Star Trek II:
e Wrath of Khan.”
Williams admitted Key West was on
her bucket list and thought Shirley
Feeney would enjoy leading the parade.
“She would go along for the adventure of it and would have a very demure
costume,” Williams said.
“Goodness only knows what Laverne
would wear—or not wear.” n
KEY NEWS
Peary Court: $53-57 million
an estimated price tag
BY PRU SOWERS
KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER
When city officials made an off-thecuff offer to buy Peary Court housing
development on White Street for
$55 million in June, they weren’t far
off the mark, according to one of two
appraisals of the housing complex.
e 157-unit campus is worth
between $53 million and $57 million,
depending on whether it is designated as
an income-restricted workforce housing
complex, as city commissioners want,
or a for-sale condominium development
with no income restriction, according to
Meridian Appraisal Group of Winter
the neighborhood complex into luxury
housing. Part of that project included
building 48 units of designated affordable housing, bringing the number
of new units to 208. But unable to overcome skepticism from Key West Historic
Architectural Review Commission, the
developers decided to scrap plans,
keeping the existing rental housing and
building the originally planned 48 units
of new affordable housing.
Commissioner Jimmy Weekley then
proposed the city purchase the property
as a way to protect Peary Court from
being developed into something other
than the moderate income neighborhood
it has become. Formerly used for mili-
Springs, Fla.
A second appraisal by Appraisal
Company of Key West was due last
week but delayed.
“e staff will get together and chop
through that [appraisals] and then come
forward at the next [city commission]
meeting with a recommendation,
perhaps a consideration for referendum
there,” City Manager Jim Scholl said.
e owner of Peary Court, White
Street Partners, had informally told
Scholl earlier it would be interested in
discussion of a sale at $55 million. e
development group purchased the
property from the U.S. Navy in 2013
for $35 million with intention of turning
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to civilians in 1995.
“I brought this forward because I
think we need to be able to protect and
preserve the affordable housing we have
existing,” said Weekley at the time, referring to a report written last year by
former planning director Don Craig that
estimated Key West needs an additional
3,000 units of affordable housing to
meet demand from teachers, service staff,
police, firefighters and anyone wanting
to live and work in a resort city where
housing prices continue to soar.
e age and current general condition
of the property, according to Meridian, is
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CITY NEWS
october 29-november 4,2015
Published Weekly
Pilot House purchase fuels
Marquesa expansion plans
Vol. 5 No. 44
PUBLISHER/EDITOR
Guy deBoer
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
Larry E. Blackburn, Ralph De Palma
One of the most elegant guest houses in Old
Town is about to get bigger.
e owners of the Marquesa Hotel, which
boasts 27 rooms and suites, two swimming pools
and a top-notch restaurant, are about to add 14
new units, a swimming pool and additional parking at an annex location down the street from the
main complex.
“We’ve completed the purchase of the William
Kerr house at 410 Simonton St. and also of the
Pilot House next door, which we will continue to
operate until it is fully integrated into our hotel,”
said Erik deBoer, who owns the Marquesa along
with Robert Manley and Carol Wightman. “We’re
going to demolish a concrete building at the rear
of the Pilot House property and replace it with a
wood-frame structure. We’re also going to move
the pool. We’ll be breaking ground in January,
and I expect the work will take about a year.”
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deBoer said this week that the expansion plans
have now been approved by the City of Key West
Planning Board at a meeting he called “one of the
shortest and sweetest” he’s attended during his
time as a Key West hotel entrepreneur.
e William Kerr house was built around 1870
and is named for the man who built it and a
number of prominent area buildings, such as
St. Mary’s Convent, the Old Stone Church and
the Key West Custom House. Kerr was the sole
professional architect in town at the time.
e house was featured in a national television
advertising campaign by the Tourist Development
Council in 2003.
deBoer stressed that the unique architectural
details of the Kerr house, such as the front room’s
ornate painted ceiling and oval “lunette” paintings
of ships will be preserved.
Each new unit will include a private balcony
and parking spot and will be decorated in the same
manner as the existing rooms of the Marquesa.
e six current employees of the Pilot House
have been kept on the payroll, deBoer added. n
at 31 years,” the Meridian report stated.
If commissioners agree to move forward with
purchase negotiations, any agreement would have
to be approved by voters in the March 15 presidential primary election. Funds would come from municipal bonds the city would float to cover the
purchase price, with taxpayers paying back the
principal and interest.
Meridian was paid $12,300 for its appraisal.
Appraisal Company of Key West is being paid
$15,000 for its report. n
COMMUNITY NEWS
Habitat staff departure makes way for KWAC new director
Anna Symington is the new executive director
of Key West Art Center, leaving Habitat for
Humanity at the end of October 2015.
Prior to coming to the Keys in 1996, Anna was
assistant to the CEO of New York State Historical
Association and Fenimore Art Museum. Opportunity to work in arts administration was something
she felt she could not pass up. Key West Art
Center, established in 1960, is the first art gallery
in Key West and the oldest nonprofit arts
organization in the Keys.
Anna’s involvement in Habitat’s mission extends more than 10 years as a volunteer, board
member and employee. Anna came to Habitat as a
volunteer after meeting Bert Laudenslager at a
church function, and together they worked to expand the home repair program in Key West. Anna
met Mark Moss during this time. Both joined the
board, serving as president in succeeding years.
As an employee of Habitat for the last seven
years, Anna has taken on many important roles:
coordinating family selection for home ownership
opportunities, recruiting volunteers, managing social media and donor relations, organizing administrative operations. ere have been many
successes under her watch. Most importantly,
Anna translated her passion and commitment to
help community into actions that have provided
safe, decent and affordable homes.
“We at Habitat for Humanity are grateful for
the service Anna has rendered. We support her as
she embarks on this new form of service to the
Key West community,” said Debbie Batty,
board president.
“Habitat’s vision and mission principles allows
me to live out the doctrine of my Episcopal faith;
in particular to ‘strive for justice and peace among
all people, and respect the dignity of every human;
seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your
neighbor as yourself.” n
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
Capt. Lee Ann Holroyd received the Key Largo Business
and Professional Women’s Club Woman of the Year
award. Left to right, President-elect Laura Maupin,
Theresa Sutter, Capt. Holroyd and current President
Gina Boilini.
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KEY WEST LOU
COMMENTARY
BY LOUIS PETRONE
KONK LIFE COLUMNIST
Boudicca, warrior queen
omen have moved
to the front lines
of every endeavor. Politics, business,
finance, religion, etc.
It was not always so. It has been a
struggle. Isolated incidents of female
leadership. Gender discrimination
common place. Woman treated
as second-class citizens. When
conquered, subject to beatings, rapes,
torture and death. Suicides prevalent.
Hillary Clinton is recognized by
many as the outstanding feminist of
the day. ere are others. rough the
W
ages. Women like Carly Fiorina,
Angela Merkel, Condoleeza Rice,
Oprah Winfrey, Indra Gandhi, Rosa
Parks, Margaret atcher, Eleanor
Roosevelt, Eva Peron, Catherine the
Great, Elizabeth I, Joan of Arc,
Catherine de Medici, Cleopatra.
In their own way, each lead. Each
stood up for what she considered
correct. No vacillating. ey took the
ball and ran with it. Proving in many
instances women can be from Mars
as well as Venus.
Going way back in history, it is
difficult to identify female leaders.
Before the birth of Christ, at the time
and in the immediate years following
His death. e reason was chronicles
were not kept by most peoples. A
written history does not exist.
Which means the lady who is the
subject matter of this column might
have remained unknown. Even though
she was wildly known throughout
Britain and the Roman Empire during
her time. What is recorded of her
exploits is found in Roman writings.
Her name Boudicca. She and her
husband Prasutagus were King and
Queen of a Celtic tribe in Britain
known as Iceni. ey governed Iceni
for many years. Lived laviciously and
spent money like there was no
tomorrow. Governed well. Shared
the wealth. Kept everyone happy.
Rome was the power at the time
and for several hundred years thereafter. Rome was a force in Britain.
ey had conquered certain areas and
effectively controlled other areas.
Where a tribe or group was conquered, Rome had the legions govern.
Where a tribe for example never
fought Rome and was happy to live
peacefully with Rome, Rome left that
tribe alone to govern itself.
Prasutagus and Boudicca were king
and queen from the mid-30s A.D. to
60 or 61 A.D.
Prasutagus died. He left a will. e soldiers before she arrived. Boudicca
burned London to the ground and
will gave Iceni to Rome and his wife
slaughtered any persons left in
Boudicca and their two daughters. All
London. No mercy shown once again.
as joint heirs. is did not set well
Boudicca then proceeded to St.
with Rome. e arrangement Rome
Albans. Destroyed it in the same
had with Prasutagus was that at the
manner as Colchester and London.
time of his death, everything became
In the three communities, she cut
Rome’s. Nothing to the wife or daughthroats, hanged, burned and crucified.
ters. Such was by agreement and
Soldiers and citizens. e
custom. e custom phase
tables turned. e Romans
was women could not hold
became terrified of her.
title to property. e
Nero was Emperor. He
second-class citizen thing.
had no taste for this crazy
Rome immediately sent
woman. He considered
legions to Iceni to put
withdrawing all Roman
down what they considered
legions from Britain. e
a revolt. Which it techniBattle of Watling Street,
cally was not. e Romans
which the Romans won,
wasted no time. ey killed
changed his mind.
the Iceni nobles. Flogged
Rome sent a force
Boudicca and raped her
to
deal
with her. ough
two daughters in front
LOU
Boudicca
had many more
of her. Additionally, the
PETRONE
troops, the Romans were
Romans arranged for the
COLUMNIST
better trained. e Roman
bankers to call in all loans
soldiers slaughtered tens of
the people of Iceni, includthousands of Boudicca’s troops.
ing Boudicca, had outstanding.
Boudicca had no desire to fall into
e time was 60 or 61 A.D.
the hands of the Romans. She took
Historians are not certain as to the
poison rather than be captured.
specific year.
Somewhat in the same vein as
Boudicca was not a happy woman.
Cleopatra and the asp.
A strong-willed individual. She led a
Gender discrimination was prevarevolt against Rome. Her army
lent during these times. It is reflected
consisted of Icenians and some other
in the words of the historian Dio
tribes. Her army immediately grew to
Cassius who said Boudicca was
100,000. She destroyed the Roman
“possessed of greater intelligence than
colony of Colchester. Colchester was
often belonged to women.”
a settlement for discharged Roman
It must be noted that pain and
soldiers and also the site of a temple
suffering were inflicted by both sides.
to Emperor Claudius.
Boudicca destroyed everything and Some historians believe Boudicca was
a bit harsher. She had no interest in
everyone. Killed the Romans and
taking prisoners. She slaughtered
burned areas to the ground. A Roman
them by gibbet, fire or cross.
legion of 1,500 hurried to save
A gibbet was any instrument
Colchester. She ambushed and
of public execution. Boudicca had two
annihilated all 1,500 of Rome’s
favorites. One was hanging a person
finest warriors.
on a gallows-type structure till dead.
en Boudicca moved onto
e other placing a condemned
London. e Roman leader had
person in a metal cage and leaving
nowhere the 100,000 fighting men
Boudicca had. He left town with his
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COUNTY NEWS
State deals blow to Lower Keys homeowners
Water quality fears
BY TERRY SCHMIDA
In a setback to the efforts of two
property owners associations to boost
water quality testing in the area around
the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System
plant, the state DEP has green-lighted
the opening of theFKAA-managed facility.
e news came by way of an Oct. 15
memo that clears the way for the plant
to come online, despite the
objections of the Sugarloaf Shores and
Cudjoe Gardens property owners associations currently suing over the
matter.
e president of the Sugarloaf Shores
association, Chuck Licis, said Tuesday
the decision wouldn’t affect the lawsuit.
“Our legal team is still in talks with the
opposing legal team,” he said. “Our
board wishes that they’d held off until
the final hearing had been settled. We’re
disappointed, but we’re still moving forward with settlement talks with the
FKAA.”
e DEP, named in the lawsuit along
with FKAA and county government,
claims tests show four existing shallow
wells will suffice, until a deeper well is
constructed. e agency has also agreed,
as a good faith gesture, to operate the
plant at well under capacity, until the
deeper well is completed.
Both sides in the dispute have agreed
to keep talking, as the clock ticks down
to Oct. 26, the date of a hearing before a
state Department of Administrative
Hearings judge who will decide the matter, should the ongoing talks founder.
e aqueduct’s position was further
bolstered last week by a ruling that pared
back the degree to which the legal
challenge may proceed.
While the homeowners associations
aren’t quite throwing in the towel yet,
FKAA appears to be moving ahead with
the plant opening, advising over 1,000
nearby residents to prepare to connect
to the wastewater infrastructure.
Aqueduct Executive Director Kirk C.
Zuelch wasn’t available for comment at
press time, but Licis, whose association
represents 350-plus members, said that
opposition to opening the plant at the
present time is widespread.
“We have monthly neighborhood
meetings and mail out a print newspaper
to member homes,” Licis said. “For the
past year, we’ve been hearing feedback
from our homeowners and acting on
that feedback. We’ve heard from members who aren’t happy about the lawsuit
Heroin use on the rise in Monroe County?
BY TERRY SCHMIDA
e recent news that a Middle Keysarea man had been arrested for trafficking heroin—the second such arrest
within that week—could be a harbinger
of things to come.
Or it could be just a blip.
Both law enforcement and health
professionals in the Keys have been
keeping their eyes peeled for signs that
an increase in heroin use among
influenced his decision to begin dabbling
in street heroin. But has the feared
tsunami of smack-use finally reached
Monroe County shores?
Not likely, said county sheriff's office
spokeswoman Becky Herrin.
“I think it’s a stretch to say that two
arrests is a pattern,” Herrin said. “We’ve
seen heroin arrests in the past, and we’ll
probably see a few more in the next year
or two, but I certainly wouldn’t say that
we’re seeing a huge number in the Keys.”
e MCSO’s Special Investigations
Oxycodone addicts in the state and
country at large may have hit home in
Monroe County. Speculation has been
rife that since Florida began cracking
down on the “pill mill” pain management clinic in recent years, opiate
addicts would begin turning
to the cheaper buzz of heroin.
Comments made Little Torch Key
resident Yeiniel Moreno, 20, during his
Oct. 15 arrest suggest that, in his case,
the increasing price and decreasing availability of prescription opiates may have
HEALTH NEWS
Penalty for having
no health insurance
increases this year
Lower Keys Medical Center
helps with enrollment
Beginning Nov. 1, Lower Keys Medical Center
again helps residents learn about and enroll in health
insurance options on Health Insurance Marketplace.
As part of the Affordable Care Act, U.S. citizens
were required to have health insurance beginning in
2014. Since passage of ACA five years ago, 16.4
million uninsured people have gained health coverage. Yet, 30 million Americans remain uninsured.
“As a primary health provider in the Lower Keys,
our goal is to assist those who haven’t yet signed up
for health insurance or Medicaid, if qualified,” said
Nicki Will, Lower Keys Medical Center CEO. “We’ll
meet one-on-one to help find affordable coverage.”
Unit, which investigates drug crime,
keeps abreast of trends such as the surge
in heroin use in some mainland counties,
Herrin added, but has yet to uncover a
burgeoning trend in the Keys.
“As with any dangerous substance,
we’re keeping an eye out,” she said. “I
know that parts of the country have
experienced a dramatic increase in heroin
use, but I certainly wouldn’t say that the
Keys are one of those places.”
Health Plans on Health Insurance Marketplaces
e Health Insurance Marketplace provides access to
affordable health insurance coverage. Depending on
household income, individuals may qualify for government financial assistance, or subsidies, towards
cost of premium and financial obligations.
All health plans on the Marketplace must offer a
comprehensive set of benefits. Coverage cannot be
denied with pre-existing health conditions. Health
benefits include free preventive care and wellness
services, doctor visits, prescription drugs, hospital
emergency department care, lab services, pediatric
services and more. | Continued on page 11
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Calling all chefs!
n Nov. 6
e Florida Department of Health
and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services partner
to offer the “Healthy, Fast, Fresh from
Florida Challenge,” part of the World
Food Championship open to Florida
residents. ree finalists invited to cook
Report scams,
illegal rentals
As the busy season heats up, residents
are reminded that Monroe County has
launched a new toll-free phone number
and email address to report illegal and
noncompliant vacation rentals, as well as
vacation rental scams in the Florida
Keys. e phone number for reporting
such occurrences to the Monroe County
Tax Collector’s Office, 1(855) 422-4540.
Or contact them via email at mail@monroetaxcollector.com n
INFO (855) 422-4540
LOU PETRONE
the person to die of thirst.
Boudicca was less than pleasant to
captured noble women. She impaled
them on spikes, had their breasts cut off,
and then sewed to their lips.
As indicated, the Romans were only
slightly less severe than Boudicca in
killing prisoners. Neither side wanted
prisoners. ey had to be killed. Both
sides engaged in rapes, killings, torture,
beheadings, cutting throats, hanging,
• Contain one source of protein – plant
or animal sources;
• Take no more than five minutes to
cook, excluding prep time; and
• Original, titled and include a picture.
ree contestants chosen compete at
the live event for the chance to win
$2,500, $1,000 or $500.
For more information on the World
Food Championship, go online. n
INFO FloridaHealth.gov
their healthy recipes live at the World
Food Championship Friday, Nov. 6, in
Kissimmee for a chance to win $2,500.
“is competition provides a way
for Floridians to engage in making good
dietary decisions, which improves
health and gives children the fuel they
need to excel in the classroom,” stated
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H.
Putnam. “Florida’s agriculture industry
provides an abundance of healthy foods
that people can find at their local
grocery stores—look for ‘Fresh From
Florida’ label.”
Floridians 18 and older invited to
submit their healthy recipes online,
worldfoodchampionships.com/florida
All recipe submissions must meet the
following requirements:
• No salt added, low sodium products;
• Be 500 calories or fewer;
• Food items of at least three colors;
• Contain at least two “Fresh From
Florida” fruits or vegetables;
Boating course saves
n Nov. 7-8
Key West Sail and Power Squadron
offers the America’s Boating Course at
the Key West Sail and Power Squadron,
5205 College Road, Stock Island, 8-5
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, and 8 a.m. to
noon Sunday, Nov. 8. An optional
charting course held 1 p.m. Sunday.
e ABC Course gives the Florida
State Boater’s ID card required for any-
Should the Oct. 26 hearing go ahead
as planned, it could delay the opening of
the plant, and carry a “risk to taxpayers
of extended legal cost as well as the potential cost for a second deep well to
serve as a backup,” Licis and Cudjoe
Gardens Property Owners Associations
board President Larry Francisco wrote in
a press release last month.
“e proposed agreement would also
extend the period required for property
connections to 365 days beyond startup
with the deep injection well as opposed
to the current requirement of one year
following the invitation to connect,”
they added. n
burning alive, and crucifixions.
Makes one wonder if man has learned
anything over the centuries. Al Qaeda
and ISIS perpetrate similar acts today.
An example that history repeats itself.
Boudicca used women and children as
a last line of defense. She would ring the
battlefield with them so the Romans
might be dissuaded to kill such innocents. e Romans were not dissuaded.
Boudicca became known as the Warrior Queen.
Who can know if she was right in
killing and destroying as she did. e
opposition was committing similar
atrocities. She gave what she got. Sort
of a what is good for the goose is good
for the gander thing. Additionally,
Boudicca saw her daughters raped.
Heavy. In such a situation, vengeance
for some is no longer in the hands
of God. It becomes man’s right.
Rome continued to control Britain
for three more centuries. ere were no
more Boudiccas during that time. n
COUNTY | Heroin
Alyson Crean, public information
officer for the Key West Police Department, which itself made a New Town
junk pinch on Oct. 12, concurred.
“Heroin is still relatively rare in the
Keys,” she said, “but it is increasing in
the state, due in part to Florida’s
crackdown on pill mills.”
Another interested party with his ear
to the ground is Bob Eadie, administrator for the Florida Department of Health
in Monroe County.
COUNTY | STATE DEALS BLOW
cost, but the majority support what
we’ve been doing to preserve nearshore
water quality in our neighborhoods.”
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one born after Jan. 1, 1988, to operate a
boat of 10 horse power or more. Fee of
$60 covers cost of materials; addition
$15 for family member willing to share
materials. For information, call Vince
Melendy, (305) 296-1126.
Course is an introductory course
which covers boat handing, elementary
seamanship, navigation aids, weather,
marine radios, Florida boating regulations and more. Completion satisfies
Florida state boating certification
requirements. Optional charting section
introduces concepts of plotting. n
INFO usps.org/keywest
e Key West Sail and Power Squadron
is a nonprofit boating and safety organization offering boating courses. Completion
of this course and Squadron membership
entitles you to reduced fees for advanced
courses such as seamanship, piloting,
cruise planning, weather, sailing and
marine electronics.
“I have not gotten any information
that we have an outbreak like they’re
having in Manatee County,” Eadie said.
“ey’re describing what’s happening
there as an epidemic. Of course, there
could be increased use going on here
under the radar, which we wouldn’t
know about until people start dying
from it, but we haven’t seen any real
uptick. Having said that, our county uses
alcohol and other substances to a greater
extent than other mainland counties, so
we have to stay vigilant.”
As to the matter of the pill mills,
Eadie said, there is a fine line being
walked.
“ere are a lot of people in the Keys
who have extremely painful medical issues, who get looked at by the authorizes
because of their prescription matrix,” he
said. “But usually there turns out to be
legitimate reasons for their prescriptions.
On the other hand, you do get unscrupulous doctors overprescribing
sometimes. When there’s that much
money involved, and people are willing
to buy it, there's always somebody that’s
going to try to find a way to sell it. Demand will drive supply. at’s not the
most politically correct answer, but there
it is.” n
IN THE ARTS
U.S. NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM
100TH
ANNIVERSARY
Key West Art & Historical Society “Islands of History” excursion to Dry Tortugas
National Park, Saturday, Nov. 7, celebrates U.S. National Park System 100th
anniversary.
KWAHS excursion to Dry Tortugas
n Nov. 7
On Saturday, Nov. 7, in celebration
of the U.S. National Park System’s 100th
anniversary, Key West Art & Historical
Society savors a day of nature’s wonders
and epic history at Fort Jefferson, the
19th century red brick fortress on Garden
Key 68 miles west of Key West in Dry
Tortugas National Park.
Traveling by the high-speed catamaran
Yankee Freedom III, excursionists enjoy
Park Ranger Tree Gottshall’s discussion
of the Park’s noteworthy history, as well as
breakfast, lunch, snorkeling equipment
rental and a fully narrated 45-minute
tour of the fort.
Originally designated a wildlife refuge
in 1908, the 100-mile area of the Dry
Tortugas National Park is mostly open
water with seven small islands accessible
only by boat or seaplane. An essential on
the Great Florida Birding Trail, and with
an official bird list of nearly 300 species,
e Dry Tortugas islets are a spectacular
bird watching site for hundreds of
thousands of birders.
Fort Jefferson itself is constructed
of millions of bricks and noted as the
Western Hemisphere’s largest masonry
structure.
Price for Key West Art & Historical
Society members $99 plus a $5 National
Park entry fee.
Members call (305) 294-7009 and
identify yourself as a member. Payment
will be taken at time of reservation.
Members must show membership card
when checking-in their party on Nov. 7 or
the discounted fare will not apply. Yankee
Freedom will donate 10 percent of the
day’s fares to the Society. Non-members
book tickets online at drytortugas.com
or call (305) 294-7009.
For more information on this KWAHS
“Islands of History” adventure or become
a member, call Membership & Programs
Director Gerri Sidoti, (305) 295.6616,
Ext. 106 or go online. n
INFO
drytortugas.com
kwahs.org
n
More! KWAHS, page 12
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
What’s going on?
Key West Headdress Ball inspires exotic entries
n Oct. 29 tonight!
evelers show off their exotic,
outrageous and elaborate
mask and headdress creations at the
Headdress Ball, a blend of entertainment
and creative competition set for 8 p.m.
ursday, Oct. 29.
e gala is a highlight of the 2015
Fantasy Fest masking and costuming
celebration, themed “All Hallows
Intergalactic Freak Show.”
Billed as the festival’s “headiest”
masquerade challenge and premier
LGBT event, the Headdress Ball is
staged in a huge party tent at Truman
Waterfront at the end of Southard Street
past Truman Annex.
Entrants compete for $5,000 in cash
prizes for the most spectacular decorated
masks, cowls and other headgear.
Designers use feathers, sequins, glitter
and even unexpected moving parts
to embellish their creations.
Many expected to draw inspiration
from the 33rd annual contest’s theme
of “Spacey and Freaky” crafting “overthe-top” toppers suitable for everything
from seductive space aliens to freakish
inhabitants of otherworldly realms.
As well as marveling at extravagant
headdress entries, attendees enjoy
comedic patter from host Tom Luna,
applaud entertainment by local performers, dance to tunes spun by DJ Rude
Girl, explore a vendor display area and
take “selfies” to a whole new level in a
photo booth.
Other attractions include VIP party
on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham
docked at Truman Waterfront site.
e Headdress Ball is presented by
Key West Business Guild and raises
funds for the organization’s programs.
R
Above, sunflower couple
Below right, feathered dancers
Purchase tickets for general admission
or reserved tables at www.keystix.com
Gates open 7 p.m. and ticket holders
make use of free trolley transportation to
the event from the intersection of Angela
and Duval streets. n
INFO
gaykeywestfl.com
fantasyfest.com
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OBITUARY NEWS
Yehuda Guttman
Yehuda Guttmann, for nearly 50
years the Keys’ preeminent musician,
passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, age 85.
Yehuda, a child prodigy on the
piano, made his concert debut with the
Israeli Symphony playing Tchaikovsky,
at age 12. His family moved to New
York so he could study at Juilliard.
Entering students prepared audition
pieces and played them for the assembled faculty: Yehuda was 10 measures
into his first piece when Rosina
Lhevinne, the doyenne of the piano
teachers, called out, “I take him! I take
him!” A pianist who attended Juilliard
at that time said Yehuda’s playing was so
impressive it discouraged other students
who despaired of raising their technique
to the level of his.
Yehuda moved to Key West in 1967,
with his late wife, Ruth, who was also a
fine pianist and accomplished puppeteer
into the bargain. For many years his
solo concert series, Candlelight Concerts, were the most distinguished
ongoing musical event in town. ey
were held on Saturday evenings in the
living room of his apartment. Audience
numbered about 20, which made for a
relaxed and intimate atmosphere. e
room was comfortably furnished with
well-upholstered chairs and sofas and
old violins and china cats and elaborate
candelabra (in an ironic sideways glance
at Liberace) and dominated by the black
nine-foot Steinway concert grand. Since
he had mastered the whole range of the
piano’s literature, a concert might begin
with some short pieces by Scarlatti,
proceed through a Beethoven sonata
and conclude with some difficult 10-fin-
gered virtuoso compositions by Chopin
or Liszt. He introduced each number
with a few words, sometimes about the
composer or circumstances of composition, sometimes about the nature of the
music, always with insight and affection
and without pedantry.
His commitment to the big piano
was absolute. He usually began his day
in the early afternoon with an hour
of warmup exercises. After breakfast,
he saw students until dinner time. At
about 9 p.m. he sat down to practice
and would frequently still be at it at
nine in the morning. Dave Burns, the
jazz pianist, sometimes stopped by in
the early morning hours after his own
gig ended to sit on the steps outside
Yehuda’s apartment and listen to him
practice—the highest compliment
one musician can pay to another.
Yehuda’s playing was one side of his
extraordinary effect on music here; the
other was in his teaching.
He was an outstanding teacher for
almost anyone, from small children to
adults with serious musical futures,
and their memories of him are nearly
unanimous in gratitude and warmth.
He somehow managed to relieve for
his students the tedium which is almost
unavoidable in serious practicing. He
was always supportive, careful to avoid
any discouraging remarks. At the same
time, he invariably paid the most
accurate attention to what he heard in a
student’s playing.
Some of his students, having moved
away, continued to take their lessons
from him on the telephone. One of
them, in New York, once played a
passage for him, and he stopped her—
“On that second note,” he said, “third
finger, not fourth finger.” On the
telephone.
Yehuda Guttman was one of that
special class of people who gave the
island its unique character. ere are
not many such left. Requiescat in pace,
Yehuda. We’ll miss you.
—Harry Schroeder
e penalty fee for not having insurance has increased this year. If you can
afford health insurance coverage in
2016, but don’t sign up, you may have
to pay a penalty ($695 per adult,
$347.50 per child, up to $2,085/family
or 2.5 percent of family income,
whichever is higher). You will have to
pay the fee on the federal income tax return you file. And, without insurance,
you will be financially responsible for all
of your medical costs.
“is is where Lower Keys Medical
Center can assist,” said Will. “With
many people not having access to a
computer or having difficulty maneuvering on the government website, our
application counselors can help individuals and their families evaluate the
health plan options and determine if
they are eligible for Medicaid or other
PENALTY
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financial assistance. We’ll help with
re-enrollment.”
Medicaid
Medicaid is a joint federal and state
program that helps with medical costs
for some people with limited income
and resources.
“While Florida has not expanded
Medicaid, government subsidies to help
citizens obtain coverage are available,
depending on income and other qualifications,” explained Will. “We can help
screen these individuals and if they
qualify, we can enroll them at any time,
with health coverage beginning
immediately.” n
Open enrollment for health coverage:
Nov. 1, 2015 to Jan. 31, 2016. To make
enrollment appointment or re-enrollment
for the Health Insurance Marketplace or
Medicaid, call (305) 294-5531, Ext. 4786
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Cyclists tour Keys
during BubbaFest
n Oct.31Nov. 7
icyclists explore the Florida Keys
and pedal one of America’s AllAmerican Roads during the seven-night, 200mile BubbaFest Bike Tour set for Saturday to
Saturday, Oct. 31 to Nov. 7. Led by retired police sergeant and biking enthusiast Bubba Barron, the fully supported adventure takes cycling
fans on a roundtrip journey from Key Largo to
Key West along the scenic Overseas Highway
(U.S. Hwy. 1). Incorporating 42 bridges and vistas of open water, the highway was designated
an All-American Road in 2009, the highest
recognition possible under the National Scenic
Byways program.
Riders proceed at own pace each day while
discovering Keys’ environment and attractions.
Aside from cycling, BubbaFest activity options
include swimming with dolphins, visiting eco
attractions, snorkeling, sunning and exploring
galleries and boutiques. Schedule features a
layover day at Marathon in the Middle Keys
and two layover days in Key West.
Attractions include manageable mileage
averaging 45 miles per day, a mostly flat route
suited to riders of virtually all abilities, warm
subtropical temperatures and accommodations
at waterfront campgrounds. Support vehicles
available to transport anyone who wants a break
from cycling. A bike mechanic and licensed
massage therapist travel with the group.
BubbaFest begins in Key Largo Saturday,
Oct. 31, with registration at the Holiday Inn
Key Largo, 99701 Overseas Highway, followed
by a welcome reception and dinner.
e fee of $735 per participant includes six
nights at beachside campgrounds, six breakfasts
and five dinners, a private open-air trolley tour
of Key West, a farewell dinner dance and services of a baggage truck and support vehicle.
Motel lodging and “pampering” service
available for an additional fee. n
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INFO
bubbaspamperdpedalers.com
Travel Channel’s new paranormal television show, ‘Mystery Mansion’
A la Vegas!
e world’s most intriguing haunted doll will be
taken out of his secured, glass display case at Fort
East Martello Museum, Oct. 28-30, but have no
fear—Robert the Doll will not be lurking about.
Instead, he will join Key West Art & Historical
Society Curator Cori Convertito, Ph.D., on a trip to
Las Vegas featured in Travel Channel’s new television
program, “Zak Bagans: Mystery Mansion.”
With more than 20 million weekly viewers, Travel
Channel’s paranormal show host Zak Bagans will
bring light to Robert’s mesmerizing and eerie history
that began just after the turn of the 20th century
when he was created as a one-of–a-kind Harlequin
doll by the Steiff Company in Germany—a company
credited with the invention of the teddy bear—
as a gift for young Gene Otto, son of prominent
Key West doctor Joseph Otto.
Legend has it Robert possesses a negative energy.
Many historical accounts support this lore; even
young Gene placed blame on the doll for everything
negative that happened, claiming “Robert did it.”
e bond between he and the doll extended
beyond childhood. As a grown man, Gene, an
accomplished architect and artist who had exhibitions at Fort East Martello, built a special room
for Robert in the turret of the Eaton Street home he
shared with wife Anne, a concert pianist. e doll r
emained in the home for seven decades, which has
since gone through phases of being both a private
residence and guesthouse, with several reports of
eerie, unexplainable events that have caused even
skeptics to speculate that “Robert did it.”
Robert now sits at Fort East Martello Museum
where visitors must seek his permission to take his
photograph, lest they be bombarded with bad luck.
Fan mail continues to arrive daily from as far away as
Australia, the UK and Japan, underscoring Robert’s
global appeal to people and cultures of all ages.
Aside from a trip to a TAPS (e Atlantic Paranormal Society) convention in St. Petersburg with
Membership & Program Director Gerri Sidoti, he
has been encased in glass with high-tech alarms since
1994 and has otherwise never been out of Key West.
As part of Key West Art & Historical Society’s
permanent collection, Robert represents a facet of
“Key West’s weird history,” says Convertito.
Robert, the 41-inch tall excelsior-stuffed doll,
returns home in time for Halloween. n
INFO
kwahs.org/shop
Robert the Doll
KW Artisan Market
kicks off new season
n Nov. 8
e Key West Artisan Market kicks off a new season 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Restaurant Store. Shop fresh and local. e parking lot at
1111 Eaton St. transformed into showcase of art,
photography, jewelry and local handicrafts made in
the Keys. Eclectic entertainment, local author book
signings, demos and sampling.
Taste and buy local specialties: fresh Cole’s Peace
bakery items, expanded farmer’s market fruits and
vegetables, shrimp, smoked meats, cheeses, wine,
honey, salt and spices, pasta, honey, bacon jam and
other culinary delights.
Concessions, wine and craft beer selection onsite. At
least four brews from Old Island Brewing within the
Restaurant Store. Demonstrations, musicians, performers and nonprofits may qualify for free or reduced space.
Key West Artisan Market is a supporter of the
City of Key West’s Preserve Island Life Campaign to
increase community sustainability and resilience.
Market working in partnership with Green coordinators to offer weekly themes that reinforce these efforts through resources and education. n
INFO planetreg.com/KWAM
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202 Williams St., 292-3302
n
Thursday 1029
Southern Drawl 7pm-Midnight
Perennial favorite, Southern Drawl
Band, playing country, southern rock,
trop rock, reggae, bluegrass, and
Americana. Bring their own brand of
music and high energy performances.
Started a few years ago as a duo in
Knoxville and evolved into a five-piece
group while becoming one of the
Southeast’s premiere bands.
Friday 1030
Gary Hempsey/Russ Scavelli
5-8:30pm
Classic ’60s favorites
Southern Drawl Band 9pm-2am
Saturday 1031
Island Time Duo 5-8:30pm
Dave Herzog Chuck Fox entertaining
duo with guitars, steel drums, tight
harmonies. Perform a vast repertoire
of island hits, beach music, and oldies.
Southern Drawl Band 9pm-2am
Costume Contest (after parade)
Sunday 1101
The Doerfels 7-11pm
No ordinary family band. These five
brothers are seasoned performers,
playing together for over 15 years.
Although roots are in bluegrass,
branched out into other music genres:
Contemporary and classic rock,
country, alternative, and pop. (Some-
times accompanied by sisters Nina and
Naomi Newton and younger members
of both families).
Monday 1102
Rick Steffen Noon-5pm
Over the top comedy songs and
parodys from the wild west days
of Key West through 2006 by a
Tropically impaired troubador native.
Rick Steffen Noon-5pm
Southern Drawl Unpludged 7-11pm
Wednesday-Thursday 1104-05
Island Time Duo 7-11pm
Smokin’ Tuna
n 4 Charles St., (305) 517-6350
Thursday-Saturday 1029-31
Joal Rush 5pm
Caffeine Carl & The Buzz 9pm
Sunday 1101
Currie W Clayton 5pm
Joal Rush & Friends 9pm
Monday 1102
Nick Norman 1pm
Rob Mehl 5pm
Caffeine Carl & The Buzz 9pm
Tuesday 1103
Nick Norman 1pm
Rob Mehl 5pm
Key Lime Pirates 9pm
Wednesday 1104
BeachFront Radio Kick-Off with
Sunny Jim 1pm
Rob Mehl 5pm
Tall Paul & KAMAJAY 9pm
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Caffeine Carl
9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Nick Norman
1 p.m. Monday-Tuesday
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Hog’s Breath is better
than no breath at all
✔ Three live acts from 1 p.m. until 2 a.m.
✔ Full menu! Fresh seafood, sandwiches
& classic island favorites.
Hog’s Breath Saloon
✔ World famous t-shirts and merchandise.
Jimmy Parrish
✔ Private party and special events room.
Visit us at hogsbreath.com
296-4222
400 Front Street
Key West
Hog’s Breath Music Schedule for this week!
Thur. 1029
Joel
Nelson
Fri. 1030
Kenny &
Cuda
Sat. 1031
Kenny &
Cuda
Sun. 1101 Mon. 1102
Sunday
NFL
Kenny
Fradley/
Chris
Bellamy
Tues. 1103
Kenny
Fradley/
Chris
Bellamy
Wed. 1104
Kenny
Fradley/
Chris
Bellamy
Francisco Francisco Francisco Francisco
Vidal & Dan Vidal & Dan Vidal & Dan Vidal & Dan
Harvey
Harvey Tropical Soul Tropical Soul Tropical Soul
Harvey
Harvey
The
Coal
Men
The
Coal
Men
The
Coal
Men
The
Coal
Men
Jimmy
Jimmy
Jimmy
Parrish &
Parrish &
Parrish &
The Waves The Waves The Waves
400 Front St., (305) 296-4222
n
Thursday-Sunday 1029-1101
Francisco Vidal and Dan Harvey
5:30 9:30pm
Francisco Vidal, accompanied by Dan
Harvey plays outdoor stage. More than
20 years, Vidal’s been a pillar in the
music scene in Atlanta, Ga., opening
for Lynrd Skynrd, Edwin McCain, Sister
Hazel, Kenny Loggins, Hall and Oates,
John Mayer. He travelled with the Rock
Boat Cruise performing for an international audience as a band and solo
performer. Four CDs.
The Coal Men 10pm-2am
Dave Coleman’s Nashville smart-rock
band plays the late-shift. Dave Colman
recently played solo for the mid-shift on
the Hog’s outdoor stage with more of
his original music and rock ‘n’ roll.
Band’s CD, “Nowhere’s Too Far,” was
called an eclectic rock record that’s a
raucous as Saturday night in East
Nashville. Band’s new release,”Escalator,” is out to praising highlights.
Monday-Sunday 1102-04
Tropical Soul 5:30-9:30pm
Dennis McCaughey and friends will be
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in Key West at Hog’s Breath Saloon
during Jimmy Buffett ParrotHeads
2015 Meeting of the Minds. Tropical
Soul plays the mid-shift gig.
Jimmy Parrish & The Waves
10pm-2am
A native Floridian, Jimmy has been
singing and playing for 20 years and
performing actively along the East
Coast since 1990. After forming The
Waves Band in 2000, his goal was to
entertain the Parrot Heads with islandstyle tropical flavor and continues to
headline festivals from Myrtle Beach to
Miami. Trop-Rock genre has grown
rapidly in recent years, which in part
explains why Jimmy performed 120
shows last year, and this year will top
out around 150. Band is made up of a
group of talented musicians that have
earned a following in Northeast Florida.
Tropical Soul
Chicago’s
WHAT’S HAPPENING
610 Greene St., (305) 741-7891
www.chicagoskw.com
n
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 3:30-6:30pm
Monday-Thursday
Amandah Jantzen, 4:30-7:30pm
Tuesday-Thursday
3sum, 8-11:30pm
Friday The Boys, 7-8pm
3sum, 8-11:30pm
Saturday
Amandah Jantzen, 5:30-7:30pm
3sum, 8-11:30pm
Sunday Robert Albury, 4-6pm
Moose, 8-11:30pm
Monday Moose, 8-11:30pm
The Green Room
501 Greene St., (305) 741-7300
www.greenroomkeywest.com
n
Thursday 1029
Jason Lamsom 5:30pm
Anthony Picone 10pm
Friday 1030
Jason Lamsom 3pm
Jared Konersman 5:30pm
David Warren 10:30pm
Saturday 1031
John “TAG” Taglieri 4pm
Jason Lamson 6:30pm
David Warren 10:30pm
Sunday 1101
NFL Sunday 1pm
Monday 1102
Jason Lamson 9pm
Tuesday 1103
Jason Lamson 9pm
Wednesday 1104
Jason Lamson 10pm
Bottlecap Lounge
1128 Simonton St., (305) 296-2807
www.bottlecapkeywest.com
n
Thursday 10pm
Pool Tournament
Friday 5-8pm
Tips benefit nonprofits.
Saturday 10pm
Latin Night; DJ JC Productions
Sunday 10pm Pool Tournament
Tuesday 10pm House Music DJ
My New Joint Lounge
22658 Overseas Hwy., Cudjoe Key
www.mynewjoint420lounge.com
n
Thursday Michelle Dravis
Friday Robert Douglas
Saturday Larry Baeder
Pinchers
n 712 Duval St., (305) 440-2179
Carl Hatley 1-5pm
Bobby Enloe 1-5pm
Carter Moore 7-11pm
The Pier House at the Beach
Bar, One Duval, (305) 296-4600
n
Thursday Brian Noon-3p
Din 4-7pm
Friday Brian Noon-3pm
Joel 4-7pm
Saturday Rob Noon-3pm
Din 4-7pm
Sunday Amandah Noon-3pm
Monday Rob Noon-3pm
Tueday Rusty Noon-3pm
Rob 4-7pm
Wednesday Rob Noon-3pm
Tom Taylor 4-7pm
‘Meeting of the Minds’
e Trop Rock
Music Festival
Southernmost Coconut Castaways,
the official home “Friend Club” of
Howard Livingston and the MM24 Band
presents a two-day Trop Rock Music
Festival at Boondock’s Grille and Draft
House in Ramrod Key at MM 27.5,
noon to 10p.m., Monday–Tuesday, Nov.
2-3. Castaways and Parrot Heads nationwide come to Key West for “Meeting Of
e Minds” and some of the best “Trop
Rock” musicians from the states. Free
parking. No cover charge. Meet musicians, take pictures, buy CDs and merchandise. For information about e
Southernmost Coconut Castaways, a
charitable/volunteer/fun non-profit Club
and organization with the motto of
“Serving Community Roles With
Caribbean Souls,” go online,
southernmostoconutcastaways.com n
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HEALTH NEWS
THE HAPPIEST HOUR
n Make-A-Wish award given
with M A T T D U K E S J O R D A N
Classic European cuisine,
tasty martinis at Martin’s
Todd Linden, Eliza Warren, Kim Tabor
Fury honored
Fury Water Adventures was recognized with
Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida’s In-Kind Angel
award at the wish-granting organization’s donor
appreciation event in Miami.
For nearly three years, Fury welcomed “wish
kids” to the Lower Keys by providing glass bottom
boat excursions, sunset cruises, dolphin-watching
trips, jet ski tours, parasailing, kayaking and snorkeling opportunities. ey’ve done this, sometimes
as often as five times a month, at no cost to Make-AWish or families it serves, enabling foundation to
use those funds to grant additional wishes.
e Southern Florida chapter granted 560 wishes
to children who have life-threatening medical conditions, the most in its history, in its recently completed fiscal year. A wish fulfilled is more than just a
nice thing for families, it’s an infusion of hope,
strength and joy at a time when it is needed most.
Fury Marketing Director Eliza Warren was in
Miami to accept In-Kind Angel Award from MakeA-Wish’s outgoing board chair Todd Linden and
Wish Coordinator Kim Tabor.
Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida has
granted 10,000 wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Wish kids most often
“wish to be, wish to meet, wish to go, or wish to
have” and the nonprofit makes this happen for the
child and the entire family at no cost to them.
e Southern Florida chapter grants a wish every
16 hours at an average cost of $5,000 and committed to making a dream come true for a medically eligible child in its territory, which includes 13 Florida
counties and U.S. Virgin Islands. It completes its
mission without federal or state funding, raising
money through corporate sponsorships, special
events, foundation grants, and individual contributions.
For information, make a donation, volunteer or
refer a child, call (888) 773-WISH or go online. n
INFO sfla.wish.org
BY MATT DUKES JORDAN
hat’s amazing about happy hour
at Martin’s is that they offer such a
large selection of amazing, high-end, European-style
foods at half price. And there are full-sized, top-shelf
liquor cocktails, also at half price. Co-owner Fritz
(Martin’s twin brother) said that, to some extent, it’s a
kind of local’s appreciation gesture. If so, I’m grateful
and will be back.
A long tapas menu includes items like a six-ounce
lobster tail grilled, amazing Serrano ham, pate, lamb
rib chops, crab cakes, calamari, tuna tataki, soups and
salads. e quality and variety of delicacies available
during happy hour almost can’t be matched by any
other restaurant on the island.
You will also find truly an impressive selection
of wines at half off and awesome cocktails, including
innovative selection of martinis made with top-shelf
Sobieski vodka. Happy hour martinis, large and
delicious, are $4.75. During season, happy hour
happens at Martin’s seven days a week, so if you can’t
make it on a weekday 4-6, you can always drop by on
Saturday or Sunday. (However, during off-season,
they have limited hours Sunday and Monday so check
first before going on those days.)
If you enjoy amazing European-style foods,
expertly prepared, try Martin’s. I tried three of the
small plates, listed under “tapas” on the menu.
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(All tapas items are half price during happy hour.)
ree lamb rib chops (the best cut of lamb) were
super tender, pink inside, grilled perfectly. ey were
accompanied with a jalapeño remoulade that had a
nice kick of spiciness. ($5.75)
A skewer with large Key West pink shrimp, each
wrapped around a scallop, also grilled, were equally
tender and delicious. ey were served with a sweetspicy mango sauce. ($5.75)
And I had the French escargot, tender morsels in
garlic-herb butter. ($6.75 during happy hour.)
Given that I was at Martin’s, which appropriately
features MARTINis, I had to have a few of the ones
listed as signature martinis on the menu. e “Ultimate Cosmo” was made with citron Sobieski vodka,
triple sec, fresh lime juice, and a splash of cranberry.
Really delicious. (All martinis are $4.75 during happy
hour. Note that Sobieski is the leading vodka in
Poland and was rated No. 1 out of 108 vodkas in
2007.) Later, I gave in to the urge to try a really novel
drink and had a Key Lime martini. It was like having
a luscious liquid key lime pie (minus the crust) in a
martini glass.
e restaurant is owned and run by twin brothers,
Martin and Fritz, both originally from Germany,
but now long-time Key West locals. I first reviewed
Martin’s in 1992 when it was in the Eden House hotel
on Fleming Street. It had been open for two years
then. Even so, Martin had already hit his stride as a
chef and I had a great meal. He was trained as a pastry chef in Europe and still makes pastries and breads
and muffins at today’s Martin’s, located at 917 Duval
near Truman Avenue. (For a time the restaurant was
on Appelrouth Lane but they have been on Duval for
almost nine years.) Martin’s fraternal twin, Fritz, runs
the front part of the restaurant, making sure guests
have an excellent experience.
After enjoying lamb and other treats, I had some
small-plate salads. First was seaweed salad, served in a
martini glass, brilliant green, topped with shaved
pickled ginger (which often accompanies sushi). ($4)
e combination was terrific. And, to honor the
German origins of the owners, I had some
champagne-infused sauerkraut, sweet and tasty.
Finally, I tried Martin’s apple strudel. “Strudel”
is a German word that means “whirlpool.” Martin’s
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W I N I N G t h e K E Y S
Wining the holidays
BY STEVE CAULDERWOOD
When I say rosé, I mean something like a
French rosé from Provence or Tavel. Spain
makes some lovely rosados that can be quite
As we start to enter the holiday season, one
stunning; as for the domestics, there are a lot of
question I always get is, “What wine goes best
great choices.
with anksgiving dinner?”
Just one thing I’ll warn you about: if you see
is can be intimidating since
a White Merlot, run as fast as your
we’re looking at turkey (roasted or
little legs allow. White Merlot is anfried), maybe a ham, and side dishother trick Gallo is pulling on the
esthat run the gamut from sweet
general public, and it is just an even
potatoes marshmallow covered to
crappier tasting White Zin.
cornbread stuffing to cranberry
I always found it interesting that
sauce. What to do? Well, I’ve got
Zinfandel and Merlot are the two
a suggestions for you.
grapes I’ve never tasted a good rosé
Because of the wide range of
made from.
STEVE
flavors in the typical anksgiving
If the main course is ham, there’s
C A U L D E R W O O D only one wine I want to see—Pinot
feast, you need to keep your wine
selection somewhat muted.
COLUMNIST
Noir. Pinot andham go together like
A big Napa Cab or a juicy Zin
nothingelse.
can overpower the meal and ruin
A good French Burgundy, an
everything, so I like to go with a medium-bodied Oregon Willamette Valley or a Californian Pinot
wine.
from Carneros or Monterey, and spend some
When it comes to turkey, my preference runs
money on the bottle. Damn it, there’s nothing
to a French Côtes du Rhône or a Californian
worse than cheap Pinot.
or Oregon Pinot Noir or an Argentinean Malbec
Finally, if you just can’t make up your mind
or Chilean Carménère.
on which wine to serve, there is always the most
If you prefer a white, I’d go with a not too
food-friendly wine of all—Champagne (or any
over the top Chardonnay, probably unoaked,
high quality sparkler.) High acidity and the
or a Pinot Blanc.
carbonation make it a fine combination
A dry Riesling can also be an excellent
for just about any dish.
option.
So, those are my recommendations for tradiis is also the kind of meal that lends itself
tional anksgiving dinner. However, my
to a rosé, and by that I mean a nice dry rosé—
mother wasn’t a traditionalist and thought we
White Zinfandel is not an option.
kids would get enough turkey and ham
I know I like to joke the only reason for
everywhere else, so she liked to do a prime rib.
White Zinfandel to exist is to get high school
(I never complained.)
kids laid after the prom and to sedate grandma
But in that case, throw those
at anksgiving dinner, but that’s just a joke—
recommendations out and get that big
put that bottle back on the grocery shelf!
Napa cab! n
n EMT, Paramedic
of the Quarter
Dr. Bruce Guerdan, medical director of the
Key West Fire and Rescue, recognized two
emergency medical employees of the quarter
for outstanding service. Rick Hamel was
named EMT of the Quarter; Brian Rose was
named Paramedic of the Quarter. Above:
Rick Hamel, Dr. Guerdan, Brian Rose,
and Division Chiefs Alan Averette
and Eddie Perez.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
Being a locavore
BY DIANE JOHNSON
ome are carnivores, also
known as meat eaters, like
my husband. Others prefer to be herbivores, better known as vegetarians or
vegans, stricter about being vegetarian.
Omnivores are equal opportunity
eaters. We eat everything: meat, vegetables, dairy, you name it. So what is a
locavore?
Wikipedia defines a locavore as a
person interested in eating food that is
locally produced, not moved long distances to market. One common but
not universal definition of “local” food
is food grown within 100 miles of its
point of purchase or consumption. Eating locally has the other benefits of getting fresher food and supporting local
economy.
In the Keys we are fortunate to be
blessed with an abundance of fish that
“grow” here.
Welcome to October and stone crab
season! Stone crabs, a sustainable crustacean that thrives in our waters, is a
highly adaptable creatures capable of
regrowing those claws we take when
harvesting. Just pop those bad boys
into boiling water for seven-eight minutes and then into an ice slurry for another seven-eight minutes. Crack them,
sprinkle with Old Bay, then dip into
melted butter. Simply delicious!
Doing your own fishing means an
investment in equipment, bait and
time. Let the local fisherman do the
work and buy fresh fish from the local
fish markets in Key West. ere’s Fishbusterz and Rusty Anchor on Stock Island, Dock to Dish over at Ibis Bay on
Kennedy and North Roosevelt, Eaton
Street Seafood and Half Shell Fish
Market along the Historic Seaport.
If you live up the Keys a bit, there’s
Fanci Seafood and Low Key Fisheries
on Cudjoe Key and Summerland
Seafood at MM 24.9.
Here’s my newly updated list
of restaurants serving local fish:
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2 Cents
915
Abbondonza
Antonia’s
Andy’s Cabana
Bad Boy Burrito
Bistro Sole
Black Fin Bistro
Blue Heaven
BO’s Fish Wagon
Café Sole
Commodore Steak House
Duffy’s Lobster House
Eaton St Seafood
El Siboney
Fausto’s on White and Fleming
Firefly
Grand Café
Half Shell Bar
Harpoon Harry’s
Hogfish
Hyatt Key West
Island Dogs
Kelly’s Caribbean
Key West Harborside
Key West Yacht Club
Latitudes
Little Palm
Loggerheads
Louie’s Backyard
Martin’s
Michael’s
Ocean Key
Pepe’s
Pisces
Roostica
Rum Barrel
Rusty Anchor
Salty Angler (new)
Salute
Santiago’s Bodega
Sarabeth’s
Seven Fish: only serves local fish
Shrimp Road Grill
Skipper’s Dockside
Southernmost Beach Café
Square Grouper
Square One
Stoned Crab at Ibis Bay
Sunset Culinaire
Turquoise
Turtle Kraals
Westin Bistro n
If you serve local fish at your restaurant
and are not listed here and would like to
be added, please contact Diane Johnson:
djoveges@gmail.com
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T R O P I C S P R O C K E TS
IAN BROCKWAY
Everest
mountain peak can be
analogous to a creature,
a biblical Leviathan perhaps, or a
Moby Dick born from ice. In its most
basic form, e Summit is an expression of Inconquerable Nature, a testament to the supremacy of the
terrestrial world. e idea that man
can somehow conquer such peaks
and reach formidable heights have
inspired us for centuries and inflamed
our collective Mind.
e top of Everest is arguably the
largest and most lethal of these
challenges.
“Everest” by director Baltasar
Kormáku (2 Guns) is about one such
scaling trek led by climber Rob Hall
(Jason Clarke) and Scott Fischer (Jake
Gyllenhaal), a leader from another
group. e two are joined by a macho
doctor, Beck (Josh Brolin) and a mailman Doug Hansen (John Hawkes)
A seasoned climber from Japan,
Naoko (Yasuko Namba) also joins the
group. e two set up base camp and
become almost instantly threatened,
first by fear and what ifs (as in a horror film) and then by happenstance.
For good tidings, they attend a zen
ceremony, but right from the start one
understands there are no certainties.
e film does an excellent job in
building suspense. Hall’s wife (Kiera
Knightley) is pregnant, while Beck’s
spouse (Robin Wright) is an anxious
wreck. eir wants and worries are
well illustrated. Still, iron Will comes
to the fore with testosterone and
estrogen alike. e groups must
conquer the peak. Why? Simply
because the Everest exists.
Much like Roy Scheider and
Richard Dreyfuss did in “Jaws,” the
groups check and recheck supplies
and begin a hard and laborious journey, but it starts smoothly enough.
en weather hits. e melodrama
begins. e groups cough and writhe
under the sheer magnitude of the ice
face that transforms into a literal
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monster with frozen teeth. All drama
aside, the film showcases superior 3D
effects that put us right alongside
some nervous hands and feet. One
cringes with every step and the blinding temperatures are even sensed, so
immersive is the depiction.
A rare thing is to see the insidious
condition of frostbite so vividly. It
invades upon the face like a red sin,
in comparison to Lovecraft or Poe
the blight is unforgiving.
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Emily Watson gives an emotive
perfomance as the den mother at the
camp, desperately trying to hold
everyone and everything together,
sanity being the least of problems.
Despite some predictable action
with shaky bridges and numb hands,
the sequences remain thrilling and
reactive, very much like a real ascent.
One watches “Everest” with a sense of
actual panic. e peak stands alone as
a white juggernaut, a triangle of sky as
well as ice. e great rise is transformed from an abstract idea to be
achieved into a sliding Succubus by
the power of ego and fear. Men and
women are tossed down without
mercy, and the ice shelves become
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to plunge, either by anoxia or arrogance.
Doug and Naoko in particular are icy spacemen
driven into lightness by a lack of oxygen. Both
plant flags into this frozen moon in a direct parallel to Apollo 11. Desire outsteps all logic or reason.
Sicario
ard-hitting and noirish director
Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners) scores
once again with “Sicario” about FBI relations in
Mexico.
Emily Blunt stars as Agent Kate Macer, a tough
and unsentimental woman who gradually becomes
overwhelmelmed by the amoral actions around
her.
During a raid in Arizona, she discovers several
bodies buried under the sheetrock ala Edgar Allan
Poe. Driven to make progress in the drug trade,
she is sent by her supervisor (Victor Garber)
to work with Matt Graver, (Josh Brolin) an
undercover CIA man. Graver is cynical
and as hard as cement, on the trail of Diaz,
a cartel boss.
Graver has one lethal weapon, one Alejandro,
(Benicio del Toro ) a cold and deliberate killing
machine.
Macer grows increasingly horrified by the
gruesome events she sees including naked men
hung from posts and a Wild West style shootout
in the middle of a busy highway.
When she attempts to decompress with her
partner Reggie (Daniel Kaluuya), she unwittingly
meets up with Ted (Jon Bernthal), a violent
henchman.
Macer is aghast with shock. del Toro turns in
another deadpan and eerie performance as a
frightful and sadistic killer, a kind of half Joker,
half Equalizer, born sour. When he smiles, it is
never a party. ere is also another Joker
connection to Alejandro: his daughter was
thrown into a vat of acid.
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Emily Blunt is especially good as an agent who
strives to do her best in an amorally savage and
blood-gushing world. ough Kate’s existence
becomes squared with pain and fear, she carries
on in the tradition of Maya from “Zero Dark
irty” and the iconic Clarice in “Silence
of e Lambs.”
e primary stars of the show remain the
cinematography by Roger Deakins where the
wilds of Mexico resemble the surface of the moon,
and the director who has raises the compelling
comparison between violence and yearning
to be a big shot to a kid’s soccer game.
e percussive kicks of the ball are indistinguishable from the rounds of a gun. “Sicario” is
yet another satisfying film from Villeneuve. e
director seldom holds back and this jolting film
does not disappoint. Villeneuve often creates his
own geometric realm, where human sensitivity
is absent and the normal boundaries of right,
and wrong no longer carry direction. n
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HAPPIEST HOUR | Martin’s
featured many layers of thin, phyllo-like dough in
swirls with apples in between the layers. Served
with berries and a vanilla sauce, it was hot and
tasty.
I have to say that Martin’s is a cut above most
happy hours I’ve encountered in my years of
restaurant reviewing. e service by all of the staff
was of high European quality. ey offer a wider
variety of great food at happy hour prices than
you’ll find at most restaurants. And they feature
full-sized, top-shelf vodka martinis, and an awesome wine list.
And there are many seating options in areas featuring cool and stylish art and, in one area, lounge
chairs and garden tables by Philippe Starck. ere’s
seating at the bar, at tables near the bar and outside on a patio, and there is a large enclosed dining
room. I arrived at 4 pm and there were some people at the bar, but soon the entire bar was full of
people. Two women, very nicely dressed, had some
martinis and baked brie with a poached pear and
various other treats. ey left looking very happy.
at’s the point of hour, to add a little happiness
to your day. Martin’s succeeds at making the happy
hour very happy. n
Fantasy Fest 2015
Kicks Off with the
Wild Dragon Coaster
at GOOMBAY!
Photo: Larry Blackburn • Cover: JT Thompson
Take Stock in
Children Welcomes
35 New Scholars
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SIC junior Anissia Thompson with MCEF President Steve
Pribramsky at last year’s contract signing at Key West High School.
Most of us have probably not given much thought to the year 2021.
But for a group of 35 fortunate and hard-working Monroe County
students, the year 2021 just became more significant. That will be the
year they walk across the stage at high school graduation, knowing that a
4-year college scholarship awaits them.
Take Stock in Children, the flagship college scholarship program of the
Monroe County Education Foundation, is welcoming 35 new students
into the program during the last week of October. “We have a fantastic
group of qualified candidates who are ready to join Take Stock in Children
and work towards achieving their goal of a college education. The stakes
for our county, our state, and the country couldn’t be higher,” noted Monroe County Education Foundation president Steve Pribramsky.
MCSO
Business
of the Year
T
he Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was named Business of the
Year by the Upper Keys Business and Professional Women’s
organization. The agency received the award this week for its outstanding work environment and community partnerships.
Sheriff Rick Ramsay was present to accept and is pictured with President-elect Laura Maupin on the left and current President Gina Boilini.
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Bomb Squad Members
Visits Lighthouse Christian
Academy
BIG
Check
Presentation
omb Squad members Sgt. Mike DiGiovanni and Aaron Coller visited Lighthown at check presentation are, L – R: Front
house Christian Academy to talk about how the Sheriff’s Office keeps kids
row- Tammy Hollander, Club President, Nira
safe and how the bomb squad works together to protect all of us.
Tocco, Club Membership Director, Megan Tremmel,
Looe Key Bar and Restaurant Manager, Kevin Piper, Sr.
and Wendy Piper. Back row: Club Vice President Marc
Hollander.
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Towels of Key West
Reintroduces the Iconic
Rainbow Towel
Guild Hosts 80s Theme
Mixer at Keys Federal
Credit Union
PETE ARNOW | PHOTOGRAPHER
PETE ARNOW | PHOTOGRAPHER
he Key West Business Guild’s Dan Skahen and Matt Hon
thank Towels of Key West’s Kent Henry for the donation
of a Rainbow Towel to the October Mixer raffle. Towels of Key West
is celebrating its 30th anniversary and has just reintroduced the iconic
Rainbow Towel it sold 30 years ago.
eys Federal Credit Union’s Scott Duszynki, left, and Mary
Lou Carn, right, welcome Key West Business Guild ED
Matt Hon to the Guild’s October mixer at the bank. The theme was
80’s disco.
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King & Queen of Fantasy Fest 2015 Coronation
PHOTOS BY LARRY BLACKBURN
2015 Fantasy Fest Queen Jodyrae Campbell receives her tiara.
Your newly crowned Fantasy Fest Royalty, Queen Jodyrae Campbell and
King Mark Watson.
The new and the old. Four of the finest to ever wear the crowns.
Fanatsy Fest King 2015 Mark Watson wears his crown proudly.
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Julie Hanson, Betty Moore & Melody G. Moore.
Seeing double at Coronation.
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Charleze, Jade, Deja, Desiree & Sheeva from the 801 Cabaret.
Mark Watson surrounded by The Muriels.
ML & Shane fly high above Coronation 2015.
2014 King & Queen Shane Hall & MK Price end their reign with a spectacular number.
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Shane Hall, Duchess 2015 Vicky Shields, 2015 Queen Jodyrae Campbell with 2015 King Mark Watson, 2015 Duke Cameron Zbikowski and ML Price.
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Vicky Shields was hoping to hear those wedding bells.
Cam Zbikowski soloed for the coronation crowd.
Mark Watson rocked the show with “Sweet Caroline”.
Jodyrae Campbell with a touching embrace from Elle Taylor.
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Christopher Peterson in his intergalactic best.
Kelly Jane provided the evenings “Drag King” performance.
Em Lazott asking for a little “Respect”.
Key West newcomer Kendra Kinx introduces herself to Key West.
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Cupid shot his arrow. Enough said!!
A proud King of Fantasy Fest 2015, Mark Watson.
Shane Hall & ML Price enjoying the final moments of their reign.
Howard Livingstone brought it home with “One Human Family”.
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Gallery on Green Opening Andy Thurber/Wayne Garcia
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Zombie Bike Ride 2015
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Bourbon Street Pub’s 20th Anniversary Party
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Bourbon Street Pub’s 20th Anniversary Party
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Vicky for Queen “Swinging on a Star” at KWWC
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Jodyrae’s One Woman Show
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A stunning residence on gated Shark Key
by TERRY SCHMIDA
KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE WRITER
sn’t it time you moved into the
kind of home you deserve? 55
Two Turtles Lane could well be the
house you’ve only dreamt of until
now. Away from the hustle and
crowds of Key West, yet close
enough to enjoy the city when you
want to, Shark Key is a fabulous
enclave of premiere residences.
This two-story property at
MM11 is on a huge waterfront lot,
with almost an acre of land and
breathtaking sunset views. From
the moment you enter the
beautiful entrance foyer and take
in the spacious living room with
its inviting fireplace, pass through
the formal dining room with its
13’ ceilings, you’ll know this is a
home you must have.
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55 Two Turtles Lane. A magnificent residence on Shark Key.
The back of the home, showing the elegant staircase, and charming fountain
adorning the pool/patio area.
The large living room has a cozy fireplace.
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With 6,228 square feet of living
space, it is an impressively
spacious home. It features five
bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms to
provide you with a wonderful
house for living and entertaining.
The large master bedroom is
located on the main level for the
owners’ convenience, and the
matching guest suites upstairs
have their own sitting room and
even a mini bar.
There’s an impressive gourmet
professional kitchen which would
delight any chef. Counters are
granite and all the stainless steel
appliances are top of the line. The
garage boasts parking for at least
ten cars, with two car lifts and an
elevator to all levels. There are
many extras, like a built-in cornice
for displaying art or statuary,
exceptional professional
A gourmet professional kitchen to please the most discriminating chef.
All the bedrooms are spacious. Master bedroom is on the first floor.
The dining room features 13’ ceilings.
The foyer of the house set the tone for the rest of this elegant home.
landscaping with lighting and
irrigation system, as well as plenty of
storage space.
The back of the home will capture
your heart. A grand staircase leads
down to the hub of the property,
featuring an enormous patio and a
luxury pool with its gracious fountain.
A great area either for private cocktails
or huge parties—whatever suits your
lifestyle. Beyond it is the beach and the
water views over the Gulf of Mexico.
Your membership in the association
offers many amenities, including a club
house for socializing and a tennis court.
You can skip the hassle of renovations.
The house at 55 Two Turtles Lane has
everything. It’s in mint condition,
ready for you to move in. Could you
ask for anything more?
Find out more from Realtor Will
Langley at Berskshire Hathaway
Knight & Gardner Realty, 336 Duval
St., Key West, Phone: 305-394-9020
or email: will@keysrealestate.com.
Konk Life welcomes subjects for
other articles about Keys homes
currently for sale. Contact Guy deBoer
at (305) 296-1630 or (305) 766-5832
or email guydeboer@konknet.com.
The views from the home are spectacular
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734 Amelia St., Key West
#BR/BA
Listing Agent
Phone Number
Ad Page
3BR/3.5BA
Brenda Donnelly, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Knight & Gardner Realty
305-304-1116
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Mike Caron, Compass Realty
508-269-8565
305-296-7078
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Patricia McGrath, Century 21 Schwartz Realty
781-249-6623
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2BR/1.5BA,
Frank Kirwin, Preferred Properties Key West
305-294-3040
305-304-5253
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65 Sunset Key Dr., Key West
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2601 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West – Multiple Units
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628 Frances St., Key West
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1005 Seminary St., Key West
4BR/2BA,
Frank Kirwin, Preferred Properties Key West
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305-294-3040
305-304-5253
522 Petronia St., Key West
3BR/3BA
Dawn Thornburgh, Beach Club Brokers, Inc.
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3708 Duck Ave., Key West
Roberta Mira, Florida Keys Real Estate Co.
8
711 South St., Key West
2BR/1BA
+ 1BR/1BA
4BR/6BA
305-294-8433
800-545-9655
305-797-5263
Doug Mayberry, Doug Mayberry Real Estate
305-292-6155
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1017 Southard St., Key West
7BR/9BA
Doug Mayberry, Doug Mayberry Real Estate
305-292-6155
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2BR/2BA
1BR/1BA,
2BR/1BA, 3BR/2BA
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Key West Association of REALTORS®
keywestrealtors.org
Phone (305) 296-8259
Listing Agency
Lower Keys
A Key Real Estate
Marlin Group Realty
Internet Realty
Coldwell Banker Schmitt
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Century 21 Schwartz Realty
Anchor Line Realty
Key West
Florida Keys Real Estate Co
Engel & Voelkers Florida Keys
Preferred Properties
Century 21 All Keys Inc
Southernmost Realty
Doug Mayberry Real Estate
Key West Real Estate
Street #
Fax (305) 296-2701
Selling Agency
Sold Date
List Price
Sold Price
A Key Real Estate
Marlin Group Realty
Shoreline Properties
SBX Commercial Real Estate
Beach Club Brokers
Bascom Grooms Real Estate
Bascom Grooms Real Estate
Seaport Realtors
Robinson Real Estate
10/19/15
10/14/15
10/21/15
10/21/15
10/19/15
10/15/15
10/16/15
10/19/15
10/16/15
10/16/15
10/16/15
10/20/15
10/14/15
10/16/15
10/14/15
10/14/15
10/15/15
$ 24,000.00
$ 895,000.00
$ 449,950.00
$ 649,000.00
$ 595,000.00
$ 449,000.00
$ 899,000.00
$ 595,000.00
$ 249,500.00
$ 335,000.00
$ 599,000.00
$ 345,000.00
$1,490,000.00
$ 304,400.00
$ 575,000.00
$ 299,000.00
$ 499,000.00
$ 21,000.00
$ 667,500.00
$ 440,000.00
$ 607,000.00
$ 570,000.00
$ 410,000.00
$ 880,000.00
$ 570,000.00
$ 245,000.00
$ 325,000.00
$ 555,000.00
$ 334,000.00
$1,450,000.00
$ 278,775.00
$ 550,000.00
$ 285,000.00
$ 460,000.00
Florida Keys Real Estate Co
Truman & Co.
Location 3 Real Estate
BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty
Truman & Co.
Doug Mayberry Real Estate
Truman & Co.
10/16/15
$ 449,900.00
$ 449,900.00
1202 11th St
Key West
10/15/15
$ 425,000.00
$ 400,000.00
1218 Packer St
Key West
10/20/15
$1,200,000.00
$1,080,000.00
951 Caroline St #28
Key West
10/15/15
$ 699,000.00
$ 650,000.00
1616 Atlantic Blvd #2
Key West
10/16/15
$ 349,000.00
$ 305,000.00
704 Galveston Ln
Key West
10/20/15
$ 354,900.00
$ 333,000.00
524 Margaret St #1
Key West
10/15/15
$ 234,900.00
$ 250,000.00
3314 Northside Dr #55
Key West
10/16/15
$ 899,000.00
$ 840,000.00
708 Chapman Ln
Key West
10/20/15
$ 479,000.00
$ 450,000.00
18 Spoonbill Way
Key West
10/21/15
$ 471,148.00
$ 505,000.00
905 Emma St
Key West
Based on information from the KWAR MLS for the period of 10/15/15 through 10/22/15
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Street Address
Island
Built
Description
Vacant
Overseas Hwy
Bigonia Dr
W Indies Dr
Bay Dr
W Shore Dr
Caribbean Dr
Bay Dr
Spanish Main Dr #472
7Spanish Main Dr #364
Sailfish Ln
Spanish Main Dr #258
South Point Dr
Bay Dr
5th Ave #15
6th Ave
Beechwood Dr
Big Pine Key
Big Pine Key
Big Pine Key
Ramrod Key
Summerland Key
Summerland Key
Summerland Key
Summerland Key
Cudjoe Key
Cudjoe Key
Cudjoe Key
Cudjoe Key
Sugarloaf Key
Saddlebunch
Stock Island
Stock Island
Key Haven
N/A
1963
1985
1988
1974
1966
1980
1974
2000
1987
1982
1998
1978
1963
N/A
2007
1969
1958
1938
N/A
1980
1990
1938
1985
2001
1997
1939
Good Deeds sponsored by
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Bdrms
Wtrfrnt
MM
Lots
Commercial RE
Single Family
Single Family
Single Family
Single Family
Single Family
Single Family
Mobile Home
Mobile Home
Single Family
Mobile Home
Single Family
Single Family
Single Family
Townhouse
Single Family
0
0
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
4
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
31
29
29
27.5
25.5
25
25
24.5
23
23
23
23
17
15
5
5
5
Single Family
Single Family
Boat Slip
Townhouse
Single Family
Condo
Townhouse
Single Family
Townhouse
Duplex
3
3
0
2
1
1
3
2
3
3
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
3
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
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