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“Bam & Kat’s R U Wet Yet Pool Party” Splashed Alexander’s Guesthouse During WomenFest 20I8! Florida Keys 3-6 • Upper Keys 9-11 • What's Happening 12 • Real Estate 26 Photo: Larry Blackburn • Cover: JT Thompson C O M M U N I T Y n S H E R I F F’S O F F I C E • Kew West SOS Food Pantry Volunteers Needed Key West The SOS Foundation Food assisting them and informing looking for volunteers who could Pantry, located on Stock Island, is them on how many items to select. commit to volunteering a couple in need of regular volunteers! Vol- Volunteers may occasionally stock hours of their time each week. District 1 unteers at the Pantry walk clients shelves or help complete other tasks Volunteer inquiries can email around the client-choice pantry, in the Pantry. We are currently [email protected]. n Community • Sheriff’s Office Meeting Second man arrested in 2017 „„Sept 6 District I City Commissioner Jimmy Dairy Queen robbery Weekley is encouraging the community „„Sept 5 with a firearm, burglary while armed ami-Dade County and transported to attend a meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Both men accused of robbing the and kidnapping. to Monroe County by law enforce- September 11th at the Key West Ferry Tavernier Dairy Queen at gunpoint In March, co-defendant Raheim ment on the mainland on warrants Terminal. The discussion will be focused on the night of Aug. 23 have now Whitney, 21, was also charged with related to the Dairy Queen robbery. on determining the best use of tax in- been arrested. robbery with a firearm, kidnapping There were four employees crement funding for the Caroline Street Samuel James Murray was and burglary while armed. | Continued on page 6 Corridor. n charged on Tuesday with robbery Both men were found in Mi-

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Key West affordable housing numbers get scrutiny

BY PRU SOWERS permit allocation system (BPAS) plan Vanessa Sellers, a planning depart- ber of affordable BPAS units set to KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER where permits for 366.6 units were ment staffer, gave a report to commis- be allocated was 36 percent of the When it comes to issued. Of that total number of units, sioners, saying that the department’s total, but “10 or 12” of those units affordable housing in 137 went to market rate projects, 221 goal had been to allocate 60 percent were slated for worker housing to be Key West, it’s appar- were for deed-restricted affordable of BPAS units to affordable projects in built over the new Sonic Drive-in on ently a numbers game developments, and 8.6 units were for years one to three in the five-year pro- North Roosevelt Boulevard. Those with differing opinions transient/residential rental properties. gram, which ended June 30. In years housing units were eliminated from open to interpretation. Under the BPAS system, per- four and five, that percentage goal was the project with the city’s permis- That was the case at the Sept. 4 city mit applications from builders and 50 percent, she said. sion, Kaufman said, bringing that commission meeting, where Commis- developers are rated competitively by “We ended year five with 60.28 per- 36 percent figure down to approxi- sioner Sam Kaufman had asked for an city planning staff. Before the 2016 cent of the total allocated [BPAS] units mately 20 percent. update on how far city officials have resolution, the emphasis had been on awarded to affordable,” Sellers said. “The concern that I have is that gotten in achieving the goal of a unan- encouraging “green,” or environmen- But Kaufman disagreed with nine percent [year five] of the units imously-approved 2016 resolution tally sustainable projects. However, those numbers, pointing out that being allocated or 20 percent [year that directed city officials increase the that emphasis was supposed to have only four BPAS units, or approxi- four] is a lot lower than the city com- number of building permits issued for been shifted to affordable workforce mately nine percent, were allocated mission had hoped for in passing a affordable housing projects. The city housing as a result of the 2016 city to affordable projects in year five. resolution in 2016,” he said. has just finished a five-year building commission resolution. And in year four, the original num- | Continued on page 4

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PUBLISHER/EDITOR Guy deBoer Woman arrested in ax attack „„Sept 5 two woman detained. Detective to leave. Suarez began destroy- NEWS WRITERS A 25-year-old Marathon Leon Bourcier stated he arrived ing items in the kitchen. Suarez Pru Sowers woman who attacked another to find a woman, identified began throwing items at the Terry Schmida woman with an ax was arrested as Suarez, on top of the other other woman. The other woman Wednesday morning. woman. Suarez was punching went outside and Suarez followed PHOTOGRAPHERS Jeanette Alexandra Suarez was the other woman multiple times whereupon the fisticuffs ensued. Larry E. Blackburn, Ralph De Palma charged with aggravated assault, with a closed fist. Suarez in- At some point the other wom- battery and property damage. voked her right to a lawyer and an called 911. While that was DESIGN The Sheriff’s Office was called did not speak. transpiring, Suarez went inside Nand K. Pandey, [email protected] Julie Scorby to 42nd Street in Marathon The other woman stated the and came outside armed with an at 9:45 a.m. regarding a fight following: She was attempting ax with a 12-inch handle. Suarez PIXEL WRANGLER in progress. Deputy Antonio to end a relationship with Suarez began swinging the ax. She JT Thompson Guieb arrived to find three dep- when Suarez became angry, uties already on the scene with began screaming and refused | Continued on page 6 CONTRIBUTORS Jeff Johnson & Key West affordable housing Paula Forman | Continued from page 3 Short Answers Ian Brockway Key West Planning Director Patrick Wright con- slated to be built on College Road. But Kaufman Tropic Sprockets Tammy Fox-Royer firmed that Kaufman’s interpretation of the afford- did not appear satisfied. Florida Keys SPCA able BPAS allocation numbers was correct. Despite “My fear is out of the 544 units [ 300 new BPAS Sylvia Bogart the 2016 resolution, which passed while Wright units plus 244 unallocated existing units] that are Astrologically Yours was a staff member in the planning department available, that hundreds of them are going to be sec- Joanna Brady under then-Director Thaddeus Cohen, Wright said ond homes, luxury homes on the secondary market. Reviewer he was never tasked to review and carry out the That doesn’t serve anybody. We need as many units INTERN resolution. He said there are “tweaks” that can now as possible to be affordable housing,” he said. Divya Navani be made to the city’s land development regulations Scholl also discussed possible locations for to increase the percentage of BPAS units allocated new affordable housing developments, including ADVERTISING to affordable housing projects. 3.2 acres between Bahama Village and the new RESTAURANT GUIDE & KONK KOUPONS “I think there are some changes in there that Truman Waterfront Park, and three parcels on 305.296.1630 do have some merit that we can consider to Trumbo Road owned by the Monroe County help further the [affordable] allocation,” he told School District. The Bahama Village Redevelop- Advertising Deadline Every Friday Kaufman, adding that the BPAS application ment Advisory Committee (BVRAC) has hired an PRINT-READY advertising materials due by Friday every week for next issue of KONK Life. rating system has already been changed to favor architect to draw up conceptual plans for a pos- Ad Dimensions affordable projects. “We’ve already taken some sible residential/commercial development on the Horizontal and Vertical: strides to improve it. But we’re always open to 3.2 acres. BVRAC will make a presentation to city Full, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8 page, bizcard new ideas and to do anything we can to incentiv- commissioners, possibly in October, to outline its Ad Submissions JPG, TIFF, PDF — digital formats only ize, absolutely,” he said. recommendations for the parcel. Send to [email protected] Kaufman was also worried that the 300 On Trumbo Road, school officials are open new BPAS units Key West expects to receive as to the idea of moving their offices and bus depot CIRCULATION part of a state directive allowing more housing to a new location, opening the property up for Kavon Desilus ASSISTANT development to combat losses suffered during housing development. But that is at least three or Ben Neff ASSISTANT Hurricane Irma last year, will end up allocated to more years away, Scholl reported. KONK Life is published weekly by KONK market-rate projects. He proposed a multi-part And, of course, finding the money to build Communications Network in Key West, Fla. resolution at the Sept. 4 meeting that directed hundreds of units of new housing will be a signifi- Editorial materials may not be reproduced City Manager Jim Scholl to report back on plans cant challenge. without written permission from the network. for the 300 new units. Scholl said he will try to “It’s all great that we have units coming in and allocate the 300 units as quickly as possible to we have locations to build it,” said Commissioner KONK Communications Network affordable projects, including 104 units to the Jimmy Weekley. “But the major thing that’s miss- (305) 296-1630 • Key West, Florida city-sponsored affordable workforce development ing is the financial aspect to this.” n www.konklife.com

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• Florida Keys Free Certification Course Tennessee Williams Offered on Bike Helmet Museum Fitting in Key West training and certification course at the Gato Building (1100 Simonton Street, Key West) on Friday September 28 from 10am to 12pm. This free two-hour course is offered to all organizational representatives in Mon- roe County interested in promoting bike safety and Key West Dream Home: Artist Jane Rohrschneider, pictured holding a tiny model English Bulldog, hand-craft- injury prevention. Certified George Okpani of the Florida Department of Health in ed this elaborate model of the Duncan Street house once helmet fitters are eligible Monroe County checks the helmet strap of Ryland at inhabited by famed playwright Tennessee Williams in 2017. the Marathon Family Fun Fest on January 27, 2018. to receive free bike helmets Rohrschneider said the approximately 24 square foot model, and other bike safety mate- which is 1/24 scale, took eight months to create and rep- „„Sept 6 roe County has the highest rials for distribution to the resents how the home looked in the 1950s. Since features Bicycle safety is an fatality rate, the highest community from the Florida of the property have changed over the years, she made use important public health ER visit rate, and the 3rd Pedbike Resource Center, of old photos to keep it as true as possible to the period and issue in the Florida Keys. A highest hospitalization rate funded by the Florida De- even reproduced an authentically stained glass window in the larger proportion of Monroe in the state for bicycle acci- partment of Transportation. home, using her kiln to create a fused glass replica. The fully County’s population bikes to dents with motor vehicles. For more information or to furnished model, which was funded by The Helmerich Trust, Barbara and Evan Corns, and members of the exhibit, is on work than any other county The Florida Department of register, contact Alison Kerr permanent display at the Tennessee Williams Museum, 513 in the state of Florida and Health in Monroe County is at 305-676-3820 or Alison. Truman Avenue. n research shows that Mon- hosting a bike helmet fitter [email protected]. n

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• Key West Key West Art & Historical Society’s Parent & Me Fort Adventures for children happens every Tuesday and Thursday through May „„Sept 5 “We do fun, messy crafts while Registration is open for this fall’s learning about the letter of the week Parent & Me Fort Adventures at Fort by incorporating reading stories East Martello, an education program and using manipulatives focused on offered by Key West Art & Histori- the letter of the week,” Stolze says. cal Society that celebrates hands-on, “We also provide opportunities to inquiry-based learning while inviting just play and socialize outside while children and parents to explore the enjoying the 150-year-old fort and Fort and its artifacts, dioramas, and its surroundings.” immersive exhibits. Stolz received her BS from Murray Led by educator Linda Stolze, each State University in Kentucky with a class focuses on a specific theme that degree in PR and Equine Science, was includes art, science, math, building, certified for Teaching English as a and a playful group circle that pro- Foreign Language (TEFL) and TESOL motes creativity, sensory exploration, (Teachers of English to Speakers of and problem solving. Children can Other Languages) at UCLA, and then also enjoy the Imagination Play- received her teaching credentials in Spe- Awimar Solla of Key West provides a beverage break for 8 month-old daughter Catherine, while her toddler enjoys an activity with other ground, water play, and story time in cial Education, K-12 from California children and parents at Tuesday’s Parent & Me Fort Adventure class at the spectacular setting of the Martel- State University at Northridge. She and Fort East Martello. The Key West Art & Historical Society program takes lo tower. | Continued on page 8 place 10:00AM to 11:30AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays through May.

Woman arrested | Continued from page 4 struck a pipe outside the woman ran in the op- without the ax and again residence. She struck posite direction. Suarez punched the victim in the rear taillight of a van walked toward the the face multiple times. parked at the residence, neighbor’s house with Suarez was taken to breaking it. The other the ax. Suarez returned jail. n

Second man arrested | Continued from page 2 working at the busi- they removed cash their faces. Each of ness at 92661 Overseas from the safe. The two them had a handgun Highway about 10:30 suspects took all the which they used to p.m. when the robbery employee’s cell phones threaten the victims. Left to right, Samantha Solla, 3.5, Kylene Callaghan, 1.5, and Abigail occurred. The said with them when they Murray remained Kuhn, 3, examine flowers held by educator Linda Stolze at Tuesday’s two armed entered and left in an unknown in jail Wednesday on a Parent & Me Fort Adventure class at Fort East Martello. The day’s ac- forced them to lay on direction. $35,000 bail. Whitney tivities included exploration of letters, including their shapes, sounds the floor. They then They were dressed all remained jail in lieu of and relationships to words and objects. The Key West Art & Historical took one employee in black and had black $270,000 bail. n Society program takes place at the Fort every Tuesday and Thursday in to the office where shirts wrapped around from 10:00AM to 11:30AM through May.

6 www.konklife.com • SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2018 COMMUNITY NEWS First State Bank Boosts HOB Athletics

Pictured left to right: Kurt Lewin, First State Bank Senior Vice Pres- ident/Senior Lending Officer, and Maria Garcia, First State Bank Vice President/Boulevard and Stock Island Branch Manager, present Horace O’ Bryant (HOB) School Principal Christina McPherson and Athletic Director John Grimsey with an Athletics sponsorship for the 2018-2019 school year. Community support of HOB’s athletic programs have al- lowed the school to expand opportunities for students of the Lower Keys in volleyball, basketball, football, and cheerleading. HOB’s first football game of the season takes place this Saturday, September 8 at Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium. n

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• Key West Works of American Photographer Walker Evans on display at Custom House Museum „„Sept 5 words. Beggars, children, café patrons, A selection of prints captured by fruit cart vendors— the images relay Walker Evans, an American photogra- “Cuba’s people, its ethnic diversity, its pher recognized for pioneering a doc- shops, professions, the look and feel of umentary style of photography during its street and urban life,” says Society the Great Depression on behalf of Curator Cori Convertito, PhD. the Farm Security Administration, is “Life for Cubans in the 1930s was currently on exhibit in the foyer at the tumultuous,” she says. “Their political Custom House Museum. “3 Weeks system was in the midst of an upheaval, in Cuba: Walker Evans & Ernest but for visitors it was an entirely differ- Hemingway” features 12 of Evans’ 46 ent experience. Havana was a flourish- images taken while on assignment in ing and fashionable city which attracted Cuba, and reveal a visual account of many literary and musical greats, along Havana in 1933. with some of Europe’s most distin- Considered one of the greatest pho- guished luminaries and personalities. tographers of his time, Evans' straight- The dichotomy of the poor residents forward precision in his approach to alongside the well-heeled visitors shaped portraiture and documentary redefined both Evans’ and Hemingway’s experi- the genre. A literary thinker, most ence in Cuba in 1933.” of his images were shot for books, Though Hemingway and Evans magazines, articles, and essays. Some never corresponded nor met again, of the prints in the Custom House Fans of Walker Evans can explore the Havana of 1933 through his eyes those weeks in Havana had a last- exhibit were included in the book “The in, “3 Weeks in Cuba: Walker Evans & Ernest Hemingway,” which will be ing effect on each of them, and over Crime of Cuba,” published in sever- on display in the foyer of the Custom House Museum through October the years, they commented on their 10, 2018. Photo courtesy Key West Art & Historical Society al magazines, and featured in other friendship and time together. gallery exhibitions. They form part of President Gerardo Machado, feared the er, forming an ephemeral friendship. “3 Weeks in Cuba: Walker Evans the larger collection of 46 on loan by images could be confiscated by Mach- Hemingway even loaned Evans money & Ernest Hemingway” is on display Key West local Benjamin ‘Dink’ Bruce, ado operatives. Evans entrusted the 46 to extend his stay in Cuba when his in the Custom House Museum Foyer whose family were longtime friends of images to Hemingway, who was also in assignment money ran out. through October 10, 2018. For more the Hemingways. Cuba gathering material for his novel The images capture a range of micro information, call Cori Convertito, Evans, who was on assignment “To Have and Have Not.” The two had and macro information and reveal the Ph.D., at 305.295.6616 x 112 or visit in Cuba for “The Crime of Cuba,” met purely by coincidence, spending context of Havana’s 1933 culture, doing kwahs.org. Your Museums. Your an expose of the corrupt regime of many afternoons and evenings togeth- with images what a writer might do in Community. It Takes an Island. n

• Key West Key West Art & Historical | Continued from page 6 her family moved to Key West in 2016, open to children aged 0-5 and run Kids Costume Swap and she currently substitute teaches and from 10:00AM to 11:30AM on Tues- „„Sept 5 opportunity to pass on those gently is the PTO President of Sigsbee Charter days and Thursdays through May and The Key West Library at 700 used costumes and accessories to School, where her sons attend. is $5 per family. For more information Fleming St is currently accepting other kids in our community. Do- “I look forward to working with visit kwahs.org/education/parentand- kids costume donations for their nations are accepted during library parents and guardians on to develop mefortadventures or call Adele Wil- first Costume Swap that will be held hours up through the day of the interesting ways to engage their little liams at 305.295.6616 extension 115. on October 12th and 13th from event. For more information contact ones,” she says. Your museums. Your community. It 11:00am-2:00pm. This is a perfect the library at 305-292-3595. n Parent & Me Fort Adventures are takes an island. n

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• Monroe County Leadership Monroe County announces class xxvii

and human services, the increasing im- pact of the arts and creative industries, the non-profit sectors, and the rapidly Class XXVII members are: changing media platforms that inform Ashley Arrabal, Accounting Supervisor, Florida Keys Electric Coop the citizenry and affect and influence Nikki Bell, Marketing Director, Ocean Sotheby's International Realty Nick public policy, along with ongoing, Bourassa, Operations Manager, Pearson Tree intensive leadership development. Rachel Brown, Patient Care Manager, Fishermen’s Hospital Leadership Monroe County, the Established in 1992 to address Spenser Bryan, Detective Sargent, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office educational non-profit community the rapidly changing needs and Matt Bussard, Project Manager, Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc. leadership organization, announces its concerns of the county, develop a Dee Dee Green, Director, Key West Solid Waste Management twenty-seventh year of programs with group of well-educated leaders, help Bonnie Helms, Circuit Judge of Monroe County, 16th Judicial Circuit the selection of Class XXVII. guide the community in a positive Caroline Horn, Administrator, Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe (FIRM) The program is aimed at resi- direction, and foster county-wide Steven Hudson, Deputy Chief, Monroe County Fire Rescue dents who are active in leadership effective and non-partisan alliances, Jacqueline Luhta, Vice President, Market Retail Leader, Centennial Bank roles within the private sector, Leadership Monroe County is an Kathleen McKinney, District Commander, Florida Highway Patrol government, or community orga- independent non-profit, governed by Mallory Morton, President, Global Health Connection nizations. Through a series of one, a county-wide 17 member Board of Karen Neely, Research Scientist, Nova Southeastern University two, or three-day sessions over Directors. Present Officers are elected Amy Pierce, Mortgage Loan Originator, First State Bank of the Florida Keys seven months, participants exam- LMC alumni President Henry Rosen- Christine Poist, Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney’s Office of 16th ine fundamental public and private thal, Vice-President Lynn Goodwin, Circuit Court segments throughout the county to Secretary Mindy McKenzie, and Trea- Brian Shea, Planning Director, City of Marathon inform and help them make quality surer Yesenia Ramirez, with Program David Turner, Executive Director, Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce leadership decisions which they can Coordinator Michael Shields. Phil Underwood, President, Bluewater in the Keys incorporate into their respective Program Coordinator Michael Darcy Wadsworth, Financial Planner/Branch Supervisor, Labrum Wealth Mgt. companies and organizations. The Shields says “in addition to the ongo- Mimi Young, City Clerk, City of Layton program also provides an environ- ing monthly sessions during the year Kim Youngblood, Educator, Monroe County School District ment for mutual awareness on com- LMC will continue to sponsor Florida munity issues, which class members Keys Day, in Tallahas- confront. Sessions begin September see, during the next 28 in Key West, with subsequent legislative session, on October 4, 2018 monthly classes, throughout the March 19, 2019. Begun Keys, culminating with graduation as a Class XVII project in April, 2019. it is now an annual VISIT OUR SPA AND Led by experts and the heads of summit to advocate the respective fields surveyed, ses- and lobby on behalf of reres wit care sions this year include focusing on Keys residents and their Benefiting the Cancer Foundation of the the challenges and opportunities that concerns. President Florida Keys confront the dynamic tourism industry Henry Rosenthal says and the Keys economy, vital environ- “Leadership Monroe is 8:30AM to 6:00PM mental issues from the Everglades to an unparalleled oppor- Florida Bay and the coral reefs, the tunity to gain insights ZONTA ABC 5K WALK Monroe County education system, into the workings of our the multi-levels of government, the county and make mean- judiciary and law system, the historical ingful connections with ic-ff party Benefiting the Zonta ABC 5K Walk and present military significance in other leaders, to make a the Keys, emergency management and difference in our com- es pin 5:30PM to 8:00PM emerging best practices, an expanded munity and help create examination on the Keys health care a stronger future.” n ONE DUVAL STREET | 305.296.4600 | PIERHOUSE.COM

9 www.konklife.com • SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2018 U P P E R K E Y S N E W S King Tide Photo Challenge, September-October 2018 Local Governments need you to document how sea level rise will impact the Keys Via smartphones and social media, daily tides may look like in the future as neighborhood that most people might the public is invited to document a result of sea level rise. The Southeast not know about. Please take photos “king tides” – the highest high tides Florida Regional Climate Change Com- of the site in normal circumstances as of today, which will be the average pact Counties, consisting of Monroe, well as during the high tide. water levels of the future. These Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, 2) Time the tide: It is important photos help local government plan are planning for an additional four to to be there at the highest tide for the for future flood risks and involve the eight inches of sea level rise by 2030 best photo. Check the tide chart for community directly in the science and 12 to 32 inches by 2060, based on a the right time for the chosen area (high that will drive decisions for the future. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports. tide time can vary by up to an hour Everyone is welcome to participate. Building a photographic library of depending on where the site is locat- For most of September and the the way local communities are already ed). http://www.saltwatertides.com/ first week of October, the regular experiencing flooding due to natural dynamic.dir/floridakeyssites.html high tides in the Keys will reach events like high tides is an important 3) Send it in: Email the best photos new heights. Normal, cyclical events step to learning more about areas that to FloridaKeysKingTides@gmail. will add to current sea level rise and are especially vulnerable. com. The best shots will be posted produce flooding of areas two feet Here is how to participate: on our Flickr. All high tide photos above sea level. On September 7-10th 1) Pick the site(s): The challenge submitted to the cause will become and October 26-27, the high tides are needs photos from all over the Keys. the property of Monroe County, with King tides photo contests began in predicted to reach 2.6 feet. It is important to choose a site that full credit to the photographers. See Queensland, Australia in 2009 and King tide images offer a living record is both low and recognizable as a one past photos here: https://drive.google. are now held in at least three coun- of the changes to the coasts and shore- that is usually above ground. Espe- com/open?id=1KIxo4y-AcZqFJm0c- tries and ten state in the U.S. King lines and a provide a glimpse of what cially important are areas near your 0DIkV6nFpfM&usp=sharing | Continued on page 11 Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary adds Blue Star Fishing Guides Florida Keys National Marine Sanc- tuary added two new participants to its Blue Star Fishing Guide program: 3rd Alarm Fishing in Key Largo and Yabba Dabba Doo! Charters in Islamorada. The education and conservation pro- gram, launched in May, recognizes char- ter boat captains who are committed to sustainable fishing and educating their customers about resource protection in the sanctuary. The voluntary Blue Star Fishing Guide program provides online 3rd Alarm Fishing Captain Rex Florida Keys National Marine Sanc- Captain Jason Gabriel and mate training for captains and crew members Witkamp of Key Largo, Flor- tuary recognizes Captain Steve Debi Gabriel of Boneafide Char- Leopold and mate Kieran Ferrer ters in Little Torch Key, Florida, that covers general education about the ida, is recognized by Florida of Yabba Dabba Doo! Charters in are recognized as Blue Star Keys National Marine Sanctuary national marine sanctuary, its diverse Islamorada, Florida, as a Blue Star Fishing Guide operators. Credit: habitats, and fisheries. through its new Blue Star Fish- Fishing Guide. Captain Leopold Nicole Uibel/NOAA For more information and a list of ing Guide program. Credit: Nicole also sits on the Sanctuary Advisory sanctuary-recognized fishing guides, Uibel/NOAA Council, and assisted with the cre- visit sanctuarybluestar.org or email ation of the Blue Star Fishing Guide [email protected]. n program. Credit: Nicole Uibel/NOAA.

10 www.konklife.com • SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2018 U P P E R K E Y S N E W S Monroe County Seeking Public Input for 2020 Strategic Plan MONROE for the next 3 to 5 years by filling out As the Florida Keys continue to Team and to the County Commis- COUNTY, a short online survey on the County’s recover from the Category 4 hurricane sioners for use as they determine the FL – Monroe website at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ – the strongest storm to strike the strategic priorities of the County for County is strategicplanning. The deadline to Keys since 1960 – Monroe County the next 3-5 years. seeking pub- complete the survey is Oct. 31, 2018. is touching base once again with the Matthews also is meeting with lic input as This short online survey is a sup- community to update the original community groups and organizations it enters the plement to a comprehensive public feedback. to gather their thoughts and priori- final phase of survey that was conducted 18 months “The County wants to see if our res- ties for the 2020 Strategic Plan. She the creation of its 2020 Strategic ago during a public outreach tour of idents’ priorities and needs have shifted provides an approximately 30-minute Plan. This plan guides the scope and more than 20 public meetings. Those due to Irma,” said Kimberly Matthews, interactive presentation that uses soft- direction of County services based on meetings were held throughout the Sr. Director of Strategic Planning for ware to allow up to 100 participants priorities established by the Board of Florida Keys and led by County Ad- the County. “This new information to provide anonymous feedback, rank County Commissioners – after exten- ministrator Roman Gastesi. will build on our earlier, pre-hurricane priorities and vote on County issues sive participation and feedback from The 2020 Strategic Plan was analysis and exemplifies our belief that via their smart devices or laptop. the public. being created following analysis of every voice matters in determining the To schedule a presentation to be Monroe County residents can those original surveys and feedback future of our County.” completed by Oct. 31, 2018, email provide their views on what should be from the public outreach tour. Then The raw feedback will be provided Matthews-kimberly@monroecoun- the priorities of County government Irma happened. to the County's Senior Management ty-fl.gov or call 305-292-4540. n

King Tide Photo It is important to choose a site that depending on where the site is locat- King tides photo contests began | Continued from page 10 is both low and recognizable as a one ed). http://www.saltwatertides.com/ in Queensland, Australia in 2009 that is usually above ground. Espe- dynamic.dir/floridakeyssites.html and are now held in at least three tides are not related to climate change cially important are areas near your 3) Send it in: Email the best photos countries and ten state in the U.S. and are not sea level rise. The term neighborhood that most people might to FloridaKeysKingTides@gmail. King tides are not related to climate king tide is a non-scientific term used not know about. Please take photos com. The best shots will be posted change and are not sea level rise. to describe naturally occurring, ex- of the site in normal circumstances as on our Flickr. All high tide photos The term king tide is a non-scientific ceptionally high tides that take place well as during the high tide. submitted to the cause will become term used to describe naturally oc- when the sun and moon’s gravitation- 2) Time the tide: It is important to the property of Monroe County, with curring, exceptionally high tides that al pull align making the oceans bulge. be there at the highest tide for the best full credit to the photographers. See take place when the sun and moon’s Here is how to participate: photo. Check the tide chart for the past photos here: https://drive.google. gravitational pull align making the 1) Pick the site(s): The challenge right time for the chosen area (high com/open?id=1KIxo4y-AcZqFJm0c- oceans bulge. n needs photos from all over the Keys. tide time can vary by up to an hour 0DIkV6nFpfM&usp=sharing

11 www.konklife.com • SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2018 W H A T ’ S H A P P E N I N G Schooner Wharf Bar Classic rock favorites, 202 Williams St., (305) 292-3302 popular contemporary SchoonerWharf.com n Gary Hempsey Michael McCloud Noon - 5:00 pm Noon - 5:00 pm Thursday, Tuesday, September 18th September 13th Classic acoustic rock with a twist. Michael McCloud & Friends Tom Taylor Noon - 5:00 pm Friday, September 14th, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday, September 15th and Sunday, Tuesday, September 18th September 16th Stalwart Key West Classic rock to Generation X music. New troubadour Michael McCloud delivers covers to favorite oldies from the '60s. humorous repartée and original songs that exemplify life at this tropical latitude. Allen "FrankenDread" Holland Cool Duo w/Sam Ramos and Noon - 5:00 pm Chris Case Wednesday, September 19th 7:00 pm. - 11:00 pm Steel pan sounds of the islands, Thursday, September 13th reggae, calypso, ska. Motown, Detroit funk, classic rock and reggae. Magician Frank Everhart, Jr. 9 pm - 1 am Wednesdays thru Sundays Fuel on Fire (Formerly Magician Frank Everhart, Jr. - Up close The Doerfels and personal magic in the Sail Loft at 7:00 pm - Midnight Schooner Wharf. Friday, September 14th 7:00 pm - Midnight Saturday, September 15th The Smokin’ Tuna Classic rock, country, contemporary 4 Charles St., (305) 517-6350 and original compositions. smokintunasaloon.com n Thursday 0913 the Soul of Key West CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

The Mango Duo w/ Allen Friday 0914 "FrankenDread" Holland & Caffeine Carl Special Guest and Friends 9:00pm 7:00 - 11:00 pm Sunday, September 16th Saturday 0915 Steel pan sounds of the islands, reggae, calypso, ska. Caffeine Carl & George Chapman 5pm Private Party FURY SUMMER Party 8PM Ralph De Palma Photography| 2018 Calendar Raven Cooper Noon - 5:00 pm Monday, September 17th Sunday 0916 7:00 - 11:00 pm Marshall Morlock Wednesday, September 19th Band 9pm Talented guitar player and singer with a wide range of vocal styles, Monday 0917 playing an eclectic mix of jazz, country, Blue Monday w/CC blues, and more. Humorous audience and The Buzz 9pm interaction!

Black & Skabuddah Tuesday 0918 7:00 - 11:00 pm Marshall Morlock Monday, September 17th Band 9pm

12 www.konklife.com • SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2018 W H A T ’ S H A P P E N I N G What's Happening Joel Nelson Kenny & Cuda | Continued from page 12 September 13 September 14 @12:00 pm - 4:00 pm @12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hog’s Breath September 18 September 15 Saloon @12:00 pm - 4:00 pm @12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 400 Front St., (305) 296-4222 September 19 hogsbreath.com @12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cliff Cody n September 16 @12:00 pm - September 22 @4:00 pm

Zack Seemiller Monday, Sept. 17, Noon - 4 pm

The Cole Men September 17 @ 9:00 pm - September 22 @ 1:00 am

Hog's Breath Joel Nelson Hog’s Breath is better than no breath at all Hog's Breath Cliff Cody Three live acts from 1 p.m. until 2 a.m. Full menu! Fresh seafood, sandwiches & classic island favorites. World famous t-shirts and merchandise. Private party and special events room. Visit us at hogsbreath.com (305) 296-4222 400 Front St. | Key West

Hog’s Breath Music Schedule for this week!

Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. 0913 0914 0915 0916 0917 0918 0919

Joel Nelson Kenny & Kenny & Cliff Cody Cliff Cody Joel Nelson Joel Nelson (12-4 pm) Cuda Cuda (12-4 pm) (12-4 pm) (12-4 pm) (12-4 pm) (12-4 pm) (12-4 pm)

- - - - Zack Cliff Cody Cliff Cody Seemiller (12-4 pm) (12-4 pm) (12-4) - - - - The The The Cole Men Cole Men Cole Men The Coal Men (9pm-1am) (9pm-1am) (9pm-1am) Play the Hog’s Breath Saloon

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spies him coming home one night Adolph Eichmann was one of the and decides to spring into action. He most detestable figures in all of histo- tackles him and a struggle occurs. ry. He was a head SS officer and the Eichmann is taken to an undisclosed chief architect of the "Final Solution," location to await trial. directly responsible for the slaughter The film is well acted primarily due of over 6 million Jewish people. The to the energy of Kingsley and Isaac. film “Operation Finale” is the story of Kingsley’s Eichmann is hard, wither- his capture and his transport to Israel ing, cynical, catty and sarcastic, just as to stand trial for war crimes. reported. At one moment, bats fly in Peter Malkin (Oscar Isaac) is a se- formation and Eichmann is seen as a glory days of the old Hammer films cret agent driven to find his man. He real life Dracula, which indeed he is. of the late 1960s and 70s. Unfortu- is personally stricken with sadness be- Malkin takes the responsibility of nately, it plays too campy to be taken cause of his sister Fruma (Rita Pauls), feeding Eichmann. At times, the con- seriously and too flat to be a fun ride. who was shot by the Nazis along with frontations remind one of Hannibal At times it seems a bit like “Abbott & her two children. Under orders from Lecter‘s exchanges in “Silence of The Costello Meet Frankenstein”. Mossad, Malkin travels to Argenti- Lambs.” Eichmann is just as manipu- The film relies heavily on jump na and there he is, Eichmann, (Ben lative as the fictional killer if not more scares and after about six of these, it Operation Kingsley) living with his fanatical son so. In one scene Kingsley alludes to (almost) becomes more a matter of Klauss (Joe Alwyn). Eichmann works the absurd and outrageous Trump- comedy than fright. We are in Cath- Finale under the name of Klement, a factory like belief that facts are subjective and olic territory here and a guilt-ridden worker at a Mercedes plant. Malkin open to debate. priest Fr. Burke (Demian Bichir) has Despite the high drama, both King- been summoned by The Vatican to sley and Isaac rein in their roles just in investigate a nun’s suicide. Burke in time, and have the good sense not to go turn, asks Sister Irene (Famiga) to over the top. There are also fine perfor- help. Irene is a nun in training who mances by Haley Lu Richardson and has yet to take her solemn vows. On Alwyn. Richardson plays Klaus’ girl- the surface of it, this has the makings friend and as a couple one is never quite of a compelling chiller: a weary priest sure if they are stable and in love. The and a bouyant idealist could have comedian Nick Kroll has a solid turn as opened up matters of faith and the Rafi, Malkin’s partner and friend. power of belief. But instead the film Despite some repetitive cat and plays it safe and cornily as everything mouse circumstances and near misses, | Continued on page 16 “Operation Finale” is well paced. That said, it is fair to say that those who know their history well will find Tropic Cinema precious little here that is new. Still, it SCHEDULE for SEPT 14-20 is always cathartic to see a historical monster get his just comeuppance THE NUN on screen. n (1:30) 3:50 5:50 8:10 The Nun “The In paraphrase, “There was CRAZY RICH ASIANS a demon inside the painting that I (1:00) 3:30 6:00 8:30 saw and it is real.” So says actor Vera Famiga at the start of “The Nun” the JULIET NAKED creepy atmospheric spin-off of “The (1:20) 3:40 6:10 8:20 Conjuring 2.” The film, directed by Corin Hardy with excellent visuals THE WIFE and a solid cast headed by Taissa (1:40) 4:00 6:20 8:40 Famiga, (the younger sister of Vera Famiga), seems to be aiming for the

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| Continued from page 13 Thursday 0913 Roger Jokela 1pm The Green Room 501 Greene St., 741-7300 The Happy Dog 8pm Womankind BraZaar greenroomkeywest.com Friday 0914 n Ben Taddiken 12pm Saturday 0915 live auction fundraiser Saturday 0915 DJ Gunz starts Starts: September 8, 2018 at Blarney Rubble- 1/2 way to 10:00PM Ends: September 9, 2018 St. Pat's Day Party features hilarious 1970s at 04:00AM Cuándo Sunday 0916 Bottlecap / Blue Room Ben Taddiken 12pm game-show motif 1128 Simonton St., (305) 296-2807 bottlecapkeywest.com Tim Scott 5:00pm n Monday 0917 Thursdays-Fridays 7:30pm Dani Hoy 12pm Professional Standup Comedy— Wavy Dave 4pm doors open 7:30pm. Tuesday 0918 Blue Room available for private parties Roger Jokela 12pm n The Salty Angler Tuesday 0919 1114 Duval St., (305) 741-7071 thesaltyangler.com Green Drinks 5:30pm n Dave for King Event 8pm Cliff Cody The Coal Plays the Men Play

Hog’s Breath the Hog’s Womankind BraZaar presented by Last Key Realty, a high-energy live auc- tion featuring one-of-a-kind decorated Saloon Breath bras modeled by Womankind supporters, is set to parade down the runway on West Texas singer-songwriter Cliff Monday, October 22, from 7pm-10pm Cody plays the Hog’s Breath Saloon, at Key West Theatre. The official Fantasy Fest event and titillating 400 Front St., mid-shift gig – 4:30 – Saloon fundraiser includes a pre-auction welcome reception with sweet 8:30 p.m. Sept.17 - 23. Dave Coleman’s three-piece Nash- treats and libations and a Rack Sale open to event attendees and “Chasin Whiskey,” Cody’s first ville smart-rock trio “The Coal Men” Fantasy Fest goers—all with a 1970s game-show motif, complete recorded cut was recognized as a play the Hog’s Breath Saloon’s 9 p.m.- with a hilarious show host, unsuspecting participants, and spectacu- highlight of Julie Roberts’ album lar and hilarious prizes. “Men and Mascara” by Rolling Stone 1 a.m. gig, beginning Sept. 17 – 23. The band’s CD, “Nowhere’s Too The light-hearted event helps raise awareness of breast health and Magazine. Since first playing the Key funds to support the nonprofit medical center advance its mission to Far,” was called an eclectic rock record West Songwriters Festival, Cody has provide breast cancer screenings and exams to local women. Since that’s a raucous as Saturday night in become a favorite and regular per- its inception in 2007, the fundraiser has netted over $87,000, pro- East Nashville. former in the Keys. His soulful voice viding hundreds of women in need with free or affordable services. and story telling style of writing has Catch the ever-popular band at Tickets are $30 for general admission and $50 for preferred helped him build a loyal following. the Hog’s Breath Saloon, 400 Front seating and can be purchased at thekeywesttheater.com starting He makes fast friends and forever St. For more information, September 1. For more information about the event or sponsorship fans and once you hear him, you’ll call 296-4222. n opportunities, contact Cricket Desmarais at cdesmarais@ become both. Womankindkeywest.org or call Womankind at 305-294-4004. n For more information, call 305-296-4222. n

15 www.konklife.com • SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2018 W H A T ’ S H A P P E N I N G Key West Sunrise Comedy Key West at Rotary Club installs BottleCap „„Sep 8 meteorologist, broadcaster Comedy Key West presents profes- sional standup comedians Cliff Cash and Mark Riccadonna. They will be performing after our talented local com- ics warm up the stage at the BottleCap. Cliff Cash will be performing Thurs- day and Friday, September 13th and 14th. Cliff features all over the country with multiple hours of material and was accepted to the Cape Fear Comedy Festival three years in a row. Cliff was in the Norfolk Comedy Festival, won Cliff Cash Port City’s Top Comic, won Comedy Zone’s Almost Famous competition and was chosen as one of 30 semifinalists nationwide in Comedy Central’s Up Next competition/talent search. Alan Scaffranek Chip Kasper Mark Riccadonna performs Thurs- „„Sept 8 day and Friday, September 20th and The Key West Sunrise Rotary Club The Key West Sunrise Rotary 21st. Mark entertains throughout welcomes a meteorologist and the Club in the Conch Republic, estab- New York City, and 'on the road' general manager of a new radio station. lished in 1988, provides community including performing for Troops Chip Kasper continues the tradition service, supports charities and funds worldwide. Outside of his busy come- of the Meteorologist-in-Charge at the college scholarships through events dy schedule, Mark is an accomplished National Weather Service Key West including BrewFest and a golf tour- actor and writer. Most recently Mark nament. The club meets on Fridays office joining Key West Sunrise Rotary. hosts a popular podcast, has a lead Mark Riccadonna Transferring into the club is Alan Schaf- at 7 a.m. at the Marriott Beachside role in the feature film "Days of Pow- franek, of WGAY Party 105.7, from the Hotel. For more information, visit er" and is writing for Saturday Night about the comedians and to purchase State College (PA) Rotary Club. www.keywestsunriserotary.com. n Live's Weekend Update. tickets ($15) visit www.comedykey- Doors open at 7:30 PM and Show- west.com. Bottlecap is at 1128 time is at 8:30. For more information Simonton Street in Key West. n The Nun | Continued from page 14 quickly becomes “Eeek! O, Dear God! to fight mayhem and malevolence. Also Ahh!“ and “Pray!” The horrors center there is a fun battle of wills at the end on a demonic spirit named Valak who pitting Sister Irene versus the powers of looks a bit like Marilyn Manson in darkness. While not quite terror-induc- make-up, which is viscerally creepy. ing, this singular climax has a matinee But far too many peppery poltergeists power that is entertaining. spoil this broth. The abrupt jolts are so As a meaningful horror film “The formulaic in the manner of hide and seek Nun” misses its red letter day, but that the film quickly loses its grasp.A bit for those craving more of a generic Florida State Representative Holly Raschein gave the membership of of camp is had when the young guide “Creature Feature,” some silent and the Key West Business Guild on the issues being debated in Talla- Frenchie (Jonas Bloquet) walks into a overwhelmed sisters of the cloth will hassee. She is shown here with Guild VP Chuck Lecis, President Alan bar with a huge cross or when Fr. Burke give you the required shrieks. n Beaubian and Guild ED Dan Skahen. Photo by Pete Arnow. desperately clutches his holy weapons Write Ian at [email protected]

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T E R R Y ’ S P I C K Y P A L A T E Gourmet cuisine in an historic building at Bagatelle on Duval Street

BY TERRY SCHMIDA Caprese Salad features a mozzarel- KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER la-like cheese so fresh it squirted when poked with a fork, marinat- here are days when I think I T ed seasonal tomatoes, extra-virgin may have the best job on the island. olive oil, and walnut pesto, dressed Like, for instance, on the day with an aged balsamic glaze. It I get to review one of Key West's was heavenly, and I made a mental finest restaurants, Bagatelle, at 115 note to come back and enjoy it Duval St. again sometime. This famous eatery is housed in a I was well into overtime now, remarkable and charming late 19th but somehow I managed to leave Century wooden building that used room for the Lobster Grilled Cheese to be located on Fleming Street, Sandwich. next to the Key West Library. In the Served on Texas toast and early 1970s the house was moved to slathered with a three cheese blend, its present location on Duval Street, stuffed with a generous portion of and in 1979 opened as a restaurant bite-sized Florida lobster, it was to enthusiastic acclaim. sublime, and served with a cone of Bagatelle is now operated by fabulous fries. Damian DeAngelis, who also owns Created to satisfy the most discrim- the Nine One Five Restaurant & inating palates, the quality, freshness, Bar and First Flight Key West Island and taste of Bagatelle's excellent fare Restaurant & Brewery. will lure you back again and again. Since purchasing the award-win- Book your reservation today and ning Bagatelle in 2014, DeAngelis enjoy the fine cuisine at Bagatelle! and his new Executive Chef, David Bagatelle is open for brunch from Zingg, have sought to maintain 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and dinner from and build upon a reputation for 5 to 10 p.m. daily. Lunch Happy quality that places it in the upper Hour takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. echelons of Key West dining estab- daily. Credit cards are accepted. lishments. It tastes as good as it looks: Bagatelle server Roberta Andie with To book a reservation, or for more Judging from my lunch, the pair three of Bagatelle's daily brunch offerings. information, call 305-296-6609, are doing just fine. mojo pork, and 100 percent organ- enough food for me at one sitting, email [email protected] or First I was served the Southern ic, cage-free eggs, served on yummy but I had a job to do. visit https://bagatellekw.com/ Benedict, one of six Benedicts fresh-baked toasted cornbread, then Out came another unique to [email protected] n on offer. covered with a rich and tangy Hol- Bagatelle dish, the Burrata & This mouthwatering daily brunch landaise sauce. Heirloom Tomato Salad. This INFO item offers juicy and savory pulled bagatellekw.com/ Ordinarily this would have been improvement on a run of the mill

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Dear Sorry: Much Ado When a new partner asks about past sex, the least information is always best. It is kind of like about Nothing the “do I look fat?” question. Now that you’ve Dear Short Answers: spilled the beans (and obviously made him I’ve been a friend of Mary Claire’s for 5 insecure), devote a few weeks to restoring his years now. Her daughter is getting married and confidence. does not want any of her former coaches or teachers present (my husband is one of them). Truth Time Mary Claire asked if I can attend as the guest Dear Short Answers: of another friend (female) of ours who was also I have 3 sisters and 2 brothers and we are all invited alone. She said she hopes my husband will over 50. Some of my siblings have made bad understand, acknowledging that this is indeed financial, career and education awkward, yet making it clear that it is her daughter’s wedding and choices in their lives and are pay- naturally, the bride rules. I have ing the price for it now. Several of been leaning toward not attend- them have asked for major “loans” ing, however, my husband, a very from me. And when I say “major” sound person and not hurt by I mean over $25,000. I can afford any of this, knows how immature to do it but afraid that “lending” the daughter is and feels I may them the money will make our disappoint Mary Claire if I do not sensitive relationship even worse. attend the wedding as our friend’s Is it better to lend the money guest. While I understand that and risk never getting it back or I must “follow the rules” in this P A U L A F O R M A N should I force them to fend for situation, I know that I won’t be and J E F F J O H N S O N themselves? comfortable addressing innocent “Richie Rich” inquiries at the wedding as to why my husband is Dear Rich: not present. Way too much to think about here, We hear you clearly that “loans” are not and I’m not even the bride! LOL! So, my ask is “loans” they are GIFTS. Now, how do you feel this: Go or not go and why? about it? How do your sibs feel about it? Be Betty. Dear Betty: clear with them — and with yourself. GIFT not Go to the wedding. If people ask where your LOAN. Get it? husband is, say he wasn’t invited. Simple. Immutable Law Don't Ask, Never Tell Dear Short Answers: of Nature I know that I shouldn’t have told him, but I admitted to my boy friend that I had sex with Dear Short Answers: quite a few guys before I met him. Now, he can’t I caught my friend cheating on his girlfriend, stop talking about it. When we have sex, he asks should I tell her? me how he “rates.” When we don’t have sex, he Pete asks me if I had enough with my previous flames. Dear Pete: I’ve told him several times that that part of my No, she will find out in time. Everyone does. life is over but he won’t leave well enough alone. Life is complicated. “Short Answers” isn’t. n Do you think he’ll get over it one day or is this a warning sign that we should break up now? Sorry

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• Key West L O C A L O B S E R V A T I O N FKCC’s Constitution Day Indomitable Focuses on First Amendment CHRISTINA OXENBERG BY „ Director of US1 Radio, and Kay KONK LIFE COLUMNIST „Sept 7 CHRISTINA Celebrate the birthday of the Unit- Harris, Editor of the Key West Citi- O X E N B E R G ed States Government at Florida Keys zen, to discuss the media’s influence, Community College’s Constitution responsibility, and challenges. Day event on Monday, September “The U.S. Constitution is the blue When you are invited to someone’s ninety-ninth birthday party it 17, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the print of our country, market system, would be wrong to decline. Especially since it was the birthday of my library on the Key West Campus. and free society,” said Muffler. “It Constitution Day commemorates the acts as the common denominator personal local hero visionary David Wolkowsky. formation and signing of the U.S. for all Americans, regardless of our He scheduled the fête from six to seven, sharp. When you are ninety-nine Constitution in 1787, thus laying the differences.” that is strictly as much as a person can take. foundation of our government, rights, Constitution Day attendees will and freedoms. receive free pocket Constitutions do- Friends and fawners milled in the artful glass Palladian villa David built This year’s program will focus on nated by the City of Key West’s Cit- for himself on property left him by Floy Thompson, one of his many best the First Amendment and the role of izens Review Board. To learn more about Constitution Day and to access friends across his long life. the Free Press in our democracy and society. The College will welcome informational resources, videos, and In the 1970s David tried to include Isamu Noguchi on a project but the guest speakers Bill Becker, News games, visit www.fkcc.edu. n City was uncooperative. David was always only trying to do the best for his beloved hometown. Of Ghosts young and old. David’s little sister Ruth Greenfield, at ninety-six, sat at the white grand SEPTEMBER piano and spiritedly played Happy Birthday, several times and in several ALL-CANDIDATE EVENTS flavors, accompanied by one of town’s best, Jack Wolf, on guitar. What to give to someone turning ninety-nine? I bought myself a fancy hat. I figured dressing up was my simple gift. I told him as much and he laughed. That is our bond. We laugh together. to equally benefit The friends were paying homage to this excellent being who has done all Candidates so much good for this city and his friends and many of the indigent who through sprawl the beaches in between periodic sweep-ups by cops. October 14th! The police bend the rules for David, they let him park in the middle of support your favorite Candidates’ singers each Tuesday through October 16th the street. With Mr Wolkowsky they bow. @ 6:30 p.m. Often he goes to the beach, driving his own pickup truck, and loads THE 6TH ANNUAL RED SHIRT RUN up with cheap labor for his projects. The homeless know a good deal and they hop in the back. One time, as David was pulling away, the police MORE INFO AND PRE-REGISTRATION @ THEMERUNS.COM interceded and begged, yes you heard me, begged him to allow any of the sots, none of whom need dealings with the cops or driver’s licenses, to take the wheel. David told them to sod off and hit the gas. Indomitable.n 305.296.6196 www.AHMonroe.org

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they knew the best thing for them • Rescue Tails and for Nala, was to find her a family that could give her the life she needed. Nala returned to the shelter, “NALA” frightened of the kennels, confused and alone. Our staff was determined BY TAMMY FOX-ROYER to get her out of the shelter and into Executive Director Florida Keys SPCA a true, forever home as quickly as possible. In one year, she had been n the Spring of 2017, animal I through two homes and a hurricane. control officers from our Marathon But we knew the right forever family Campus were called after hours to Big was out there. Pine Key to pick up a young Shepherd The Florida Keys SPCA works mix. Following a horrific domestic closely with our local veterinarians. dispute among her owners, Nala was A front desk staff at an animal hospi- separated from her family and trau- tal saw Nala's photo, met her in per- matized. She shook in the kennels and son, and identified the perfect fami- ly. A young couple in Big Pine had a was terrified of people. She was acting wonderful German Shepherd and a up and would swing wildly on a leash. service Labrador Retriever. Since the Desperate to get out of her kennel, Lab was trained to provide a service she would mouth the staff's arms and to his owner, he wasn't playful with bolt to the door. Despite her antics their German Shepherd. He was and behaviors, our staff continued always working and watching out for to be calm and patient. They knew it his mom. They wanted a friend for their Shepherd, and Nala made the wasn't her fault. perfect addition. In March of 2018, It took two months of love, Nala was adopted one final time. She patience and plenty of tennis balls resides in Big Pine Key and has two for Nala to learn to trust again. canine brothers and four feline com- She brightly shined as the adorable panions. She adores her new family young Shepherd she was. She had and is finally happy as part of a new her quirks, but finally her behaviors pack. Her parents are truly dedicated were manageable, and it was time to giving her the life she missed out for her to find a new family. With on at such a young age. Happily, her charming good looks and petite Nala is finally home. size, it didn't take long for Nala The Florida Keys SPCA offers free, to find her new family. A young temporary boarding for people and Key West couple adopted her, and pets in domestic abuse and emergency it seemed like finally, she would situations through our Faith Program. have a future. A short five months After Hurricane Irma, we offered this later, Hurricane Irma would force boarding for families affected by the her adopters out of the Keys. Once Hurricane. In total, 38 animals were again, she was back at the shelter housed safely and free of charge in where we offered free, temporary the aftermath of the storm. If you'd housing for families who lost or had like to help fund this program, or damage to their homes. any of our other programs that serve It became clear that Nala's young our community and pets, visit us at family had suffered too much dam- fkspca.org or e-mail me at Tammy@ age at the hand of Hurricane Irma, and they would not be able to take fkspca.org. n her back. Although heartbroken, INFO: FKSPCA.org

20 www.konklife.com • SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2018 GUEST COLUMN When doctors and interns • Monroe County commit suicide PETA pleads: please do

BY MELISSA MARTIN ber 2018. “Jumping off hospital roof- not leave any animals SELF-SYNDICATED COLUMNIST tops, hanging themselves in janitorial It’s a taboo topic. It’s a hush-hush closets, overdosing on drugs—they’re A topic. And because September is Na- students and their suicides are often like behind during Tropical tional Suicide Prevention Awareness well-planned school projects…Medi- Month, I think it’s a life-saving topic. cal students and families of physicians Storm Gordon Although exact numbers are not touched by suicide come out of the known due to reporting and coding, shadows to expose this silent epidemic Group Warns around 400 doctors commit suicide and the truth about a sick healthcare Against Leaving every year in the U.S. www.emedi- system that not only drives our brilliant Animals Behind to cine.medscape.com/. young doctors to take their own lives The results of a 2016 study which but puts patients lives at risk too.” Fend for Themselves included data from 100,000 medical www.donoharmfilm.com/. students, reported in the Journal of the The American Foundation for Because the area is under a tropi- American Medical Association, revealed Suicide Prevention created a video, cal storm warning, PETA is offering that more than 27 percent experienced “Struggling in Silence: Physician De- important advice to help ensure the depressive symptoms and more than pression and Suicide.” Experts discuss safety of companion animals now 11 percent reported having suicidal depression's symptoms, neurobiol- and for the rest of the hurricane thoughts. Of the 954 students who ogy and treatment, its prevalence in | Continued on page 24 screened positively for depression, only the medical community, the need to 15 percent sought psychiatric treatment. cultivate a supportive environment for According to a 2014 article in the physicians and the ongoing struggle New York Times, “Hospitals and to de-stigmatize mental illness. Visit residency programs recognize the toll www.youtube.com/ or www.gpb.org/ residency takes on the mental stability struggling-in-silence or www.afsp.org/. and physical health of new doctors. In Four STEPS to identify at-risk 2003, work hours were capped at 80 physicians and refer them to appro- hours a week for all residency training priate care is a resource found at the programs. Residents are provided con- American Medical Association web- fidential counseling services to help site. www.stepsforward.org/modules/ cope with stress. www.nytimes.com/. preventing-physician-suicide. Pamela Wible, a family physician, “In every population, suicide is al- gave a talk at a 2015 TEDMED most invariably the result of untreated conference called “Why Doctors Kill or inadequately treated depression Themselves.” Dr. Wibel, the author or other mental illness that may or of the 2016 book, Physician Suicide may not include substance or alcohol Letters—Answered, “exposes the abuse, coupled with knowledge of and pervasive and largely hidden medi- access to lethal means,” according to a cal culture of bullying, hazing, and 2011 article in the journal Depression abuse that claims the lives of count- Research and Treatment. less medical students, doctors, and September is National Suicide Pre- patients.” Dr. Wible has collected vention Awareness Month. National 900 accounts of doctor suicides and Suicide Prevention Week is September she set up an anonymous helpline. 9 – 15, 2018, with World Suicide www.idealmedicalcare.org/. Prevention Day on the 10th. A documentary film called “Do No We need to keep talking about Harm; Exposing the Hippocratic Hoax” suicide prevention and intervention. by Robyn Symon previews in Septem- It’s a matter of life and death. n

21 www.konklife.com • SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2018 I N C O M M U N I T Y Larry for King's Sunset & Cocktails Party at the Rooftop Garden of Bud Brewer and Darlene Cassaw

Photos by Larry Blackburn

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23 www.konklife.com • SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2018 I N C O M M U N I T Y Florida Sales Tax Scholarship Program

During the last HB 7055 is a broad education bill schools, therapists, specialists, cur- ticipate in the Florida Tax Credit and Florida legislative that addresses several education-re- riculum, technology – even a college Gardiner Scholarship programs are: session a new bill lated matters. Included, is a mea- savings account. 1. Grace Lutheran School House Bill (HB) sure that allows businesses paying The Florida Legislature created 2. Montessori Children's School was passed and the Business Rent Tax (sales tax on the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship 3. The Basilica School of St. Mary signed into law commercial leases) to take a 100% Program in 2001. The law provides Star of the Sea that allows any tenant that pays a credit against those taxes contributed for state tax credits for contributions 4. Tenants of commercial rental rental or licensee fee that is subject to to a non-profit scholarship funding to nonprofit scholarship funding properties are eligible to apply a business rent tax to make a volun- organization. Instead of paying the organizations, (SFOs). The SFOs then for an allocation under the tary donation to a nonprofit scholar- full sales tax to the State, the tenant award scholarships to eligible children new Florida Sales Tax Credit ship-funding organization which then can make a portional contribution to of low-income families. Scholarship Program. This places that voluntary donation in to a nonprofit scholarship-funding orga- One such nonprofit scholarship program authorizes the tenant a scholarship fund that helps educate nization. A dollar for dollar credit is funding organization (SFO) is Step to receive a credit against the children with special needs. The received for that portion contributed, Up For Students. Step Up traces its state sales tax due commensu- tenant receives a 100% credit in the thereby reducing the tenant’s total roots to 1998 when the Children’s rate to contributions paid to amount donated to offset the tenant’s sales tax liability. Scholarship Fund of Tampa Bay was an eligible nonprofit schol- tax liability. This law is known as HB The program is capped at $57.5 formed. This fund provided privately arship-funding organization 7055 and became active on July 1st. million. Contributions will first be funded scholarships for low-income (SFO). Tenants must apply By voluntarily directing some portion used to fund Gardiner Scholarships children to attend a K-8 school of with the Florida Department of the business rent taxes that you for students with special needs. their choice. Step Up For Children of Revenue to receive approval have to pay anyway, into this program Remaining funds will be used for serves over 106,000 students in over to participate in the program. you will be helping children with the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship 1800 private schools. 5. Follow this link Florida De- special needs or limited incomes to Program for students based on partment of Revenue to fill attend first-rate Key West schools. financial need. Schools in Key West out an online application. Af- Good idea! The Gardiner Scholarship, begun ter filling out and submitting in January 2016, allows parents to Step Up For the application, the Florida House Bill 7055 personalize the education of their Students works Department of Revenue will children who have unique abilities/ with three send a letter to you authoriz- special needs. Money can be directed schools In Key ing you to participate in the toward a combination of programs West. The three program. n and approved providers. These include schools that par-

PETA pleads | Continued from page 21 season. Please alert your audience stronger structure, know your accept dogs, cats, and other imals who may have been left to the following information, which destination ahead of time. small animals in an emergency. behind by neighbors. If you see could help save the lives of cats, Do not plan to leave animals Move small animals in secure an animal in distress and are dogs, rabbits, and other compan- unsupervised in a car—they carriers, and keep dogs leashed. unable to help, note the ani- ion animals who need to be included can suffer from heatstroke Frightening sounds and mal's location and call authori- in hurricane and other disaster-pre- once the ambient temperature unfamiliar surroundings may ties for help immediately. paredness plans: rises above 70 degrees, even make them bolt. Take water In advance of the coming storm • Take animals indoors. Never if water is available and the and food bowls, a favorite toy, and the rest of the hurricane season, leave them chained or penned windows are slightly open, a blanket, a towel, and enough PETA asks that you consider sharing up outside. If you seek safety or the car may be overturned food for at least a week. our hurricane-preparedness public within your residence, in- or crushed during a signifi- • Have your animals micro- service announcement (PSA) on your clude any rabbits, dogs, cats, cant storm. chipped, and put secure, website. The PSA reminds families or other animals who can be • Although emergency shelters legible ID tags on them. to plan for their companion animals taken indoors. sometimes turn away animals, • Watch for other animals in long before evacuating. For more in- • If you need to move to a motels in the area are likely to need, including strays and an- formation, please visit PETA.org. n

24 www.konklife.com • SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2018 I N T H E C O M M U N I T Y September 17th is Hometown’s fifth and final candidate event of the 2018 election year

„„Sept 7 Helmerich, and Attorney Jennifer Don’t miss Hometown’s last Hulse Russo. They will pose questions Candidate Q&A Forum of the 2018 to the following candidates (order to election year on Monday, Septem- be determined): ber 17th! This important event will • U.S. Representative: Incumbent feature candidates for U.S. Represen- Carlos Curbelo (R) v. Debbie tative, State Representative, Monroe Mucarsel-Powell (D) County Commission Districts 2 and • State Representative: Incumbent 4, Mosquito Control District 2, Key Holly Raschein (R) v. Stephen West Utility Board Seat D, and Key Friedman (D) West Mayor. • County Commissioner District Join us at a new venue, the Grand 2: Incumbent David Rice (R) v. Ballroom of the DoubleTree Resort/ Vicki Tashijian (NPA) Grand Key, 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd., • County Commissioner District Key West, where doors will open to 4: Michelle Coldiron (R) v. voters at 5:00pm. As always, this Thomas Ryan (D) Hometown event includes compli- • Mosquito Control Board Dis- mentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and trict 2: Incumbent Phil Good- the opportunity to mingle with candi- man (R) v. Ralph De Palma (D) dates before the forum begins promptly • Key West Utility Board Seat D: at 5:30pm. Witness candidates make Robert Barrios v. Beth Ram- last-ditch efforts to enlist the support say-Vickrey of voters in the November 6th general • Key West Mayor: Teri Johnston election. You won’t want to miss this— v. Margaret Romero and bring a friend! There will be plenty The forum will be available via live- of free parking. stream at Hometown’s website, www. Panelists for this Q&A Forum are hometownkeywest.com. It will also be US1 Radio News Director Bill Becker, recorded in HD for future viewing on WLRN Reporter Nancy Klingener, YouTube. and two members of the Key West Hometown reminds all citizens Citizen Editorial Board: community that Informed Voters Promote Good leader and philanthropist Matthew Government! n

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A veritable palace in the heart of Truman Annex by TERRY SCHMIDA outdoor area, and a heated KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE swimming pool. WRITER The open concept first floor plan of this here are remarkable home features TTruman elegant soaring ceilings, Annex mansions…and and provides plenty of then there is 62 Front space for entertaining, St. in the desirable and dining, or just enjoying historic Truman Annex the Key West lifestyle. neighborhood. A bedroom downstairs This large, custom- with an ensuite private built eyebrow home bathroom is big enough outshines many of its to be used as a master neighbors, with loads of suite. Both the living areas features not to be found and this bedroom have elsewhere in Key West. numerous French doors The coveted residence leading out to the covered was built in 1998 for the deck and gardens. This wonderful house at 62 Front St. offers a large backyard, with heated pool, and plenty of room president of the company for entertaining. The huge gourmet which developed the kitchen is to die for, Truman Annex, and is Preferred Properties in Key West. bathrooms, the home boasts nearly featuring splendid custom currently being listed by Realtors A superb residence offering 2,500 square feet of living space on a cabinetry and granite countertops. Cory Held and Jeffrey Grosky of four large bedrooms, and three full spacious 5,000 square foot lot; a vast Continued on next page.

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The home is a custom-built eyebrow design, with plenty of features for the It’s located on a prime street in the Truman Annex neighborhood. discriminating buyer.

The open concept main floor has plenty of space for enjoying the Key West Custom-built cabinets, and granite countertops are hallmarks of the large lifestyle. gourmet kitchen.

Located just outside the living bedrooms, two of which contain allowing the owner to rent the house restaurants, and theaters, but it is area among luxurious tropical ensuite private bathrooms, and for periods as short as a day or so. still just a 10 minute drive to the landscaping, a private covered lanai bonus sitting areas for added luxury. The Truman Annex itself shops and other amenities of Old makes outdoor entertaining and All the bedrooms contain plenty is an enclave of well-built and Town. The Annex is also just a short dining a joy. The large rear carport, of closet and storage space. This meticulously maintained homes in hop to Ft. Zachary Taylor State with upstairs storage space, can be fabulous residence also features the heart of Old Town Key West, not Park, enhanced by the city’s most accessed from the garden. gleaming tigger wood hardwood far from the historic port area. The secluded beach, as well as the Civil The second level is accessed flooring throughout. neighborhood is perfectly placed War Fort and Museum. by a sturdy and beautiful custom The purchase price includes a to enjoy all the buzz and fun of The Truman Annex was once staircase and offers three more valuable transient rental license, the most popular downtown bars, Continued… 27 KONKwww.konklife.com Life Real Estate • www.konklife.com • SEPTEMBER • SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2018 2018

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Bedrooms are good-sized with two of them offering sitting rooms.

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part of the U.S. Navy’s Key West 62 Front St. is being offered for presence, and contains many just $3,490,000. charmingly refurbished old To arrange a showing, or for buildings, including the Little more information, visit Preferred White House, where then-President Properties’ office at 520 Southard Harry Truman spent numerous St., call 305-240-0355, or 305- winter vacations in the 1950s. 294-3040, ext. 117; or email The lucky client who purchases Listing Agent Cory Held, at 62 Front St., will be a discerning [email protected], or buyer, to be sure, with an eye for, Listing Agent Jeffrey Grosky, at and appreciation of luxurious, fine [email protected]. living – island style. Don’t delay. Make an Konk Life welcomes subjects appointment to see this exceptional for other articles about Keys homes house and gardens for yourself! currently for sale. Contact Guy deBoer at (305) 296-1630, (305) 766-5832, or email [email protected]. 29 www.konklife.com • SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2018

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165 Cutlass Ln., Cudjoe Key 4BR/3BA ChelleBe Blades, Realty Executives Key West 305-394-4750 1 Sandra Tuttle, American Caribbean Real Estate 305-923-9161

1604 Duncan St., Key West 1BR/1BA Michelle Clauson Kirby, ReMax Keys Connection 305-849-1276 2

916 White St., Key West 2BR/1BA Jon Seibert, Century 21 Schwartz Realty 305-433-0552 3 Janine Seibert, Century 21 Schwartz Realty 305-433-1911

259 Golf Club Dr., Key West 3BR/2.5BA Erik Lemon, Elegant Florida Living & Key West Business Brokers 305-395-1067 4

109 Front St., #214, Key West 3BR/2.5BA Mike Caron, Keller Williams Key West Compass Realty 508-269-8565 5 305-296-7078

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Key West Association of REALTORS® keywestrealtors.org Phone (305) 296-8259 Fax (305) 296-2701

Listing Office Selling Office Sold Date List Price Sold Price Street # Street Name Year Built Style Total Beds Wtrfrnt MM Key West Keller Williams KW Compass Keller Williams KW Compass 7/30/18 $ 569,000.00 $ 560,000.00 49 Spoonbill Wy 1997 Townhouse 4 No 4 Real Estate Sales Force Bascom Grooms Real Estate 7/30/18 $ 529,000.00 $ 541,000.00 2018 Seidenberg Ave 1950 Single Fam 3 No 3 Truman & Co. Coldwell Banker Schmitt 7/30/18 $1,595,000.00 $1,589,500.00 904 Flagler Ave 1970 Single Fam 2 No 1 Buy The Keys Buy The Keys 7/31/18 $ 499,000.00 $ 499,000.00 3515 17th St 1965 Single Fam 3 No 4 Richard Padron And Assoc Buy The Keys 7/31/18 $ 450,000.00 $ 430,000.00 816 South St, #4 1958 Condo 1 No 1 Beach Club Brokers Inc Keller Williams KW Compass 7/31/18 $ 897,500.00 $ 800,000.00 1028 Virginia St, A,B, & C 1928 Multi-Unit 4 No 1 Preferred Properties Royal Palms Realty 7/31/18 $ 829,000.00 $ 829,000.00 312 Margaret St 1934 Single Fam 3 No 1 KW Vacation Prop & Realty Truman & Co. 8/1/18 $1,499,000.00 $1,425,000.00 1616 Atlantic Blvd, #10 1980 Townhouse 2 Yes 2 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt 8/2/18 $ 530,000.00 $ 490,000.00 3625 Northside Dr 1957 Single Fam 2 No 4 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 8/2/18 $11,476,489.00 $11,476,489.00 601 Caroline St 1933 Commercial 0 No 1 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 8/2/18 $42,626,267.00 $42,626,267.00 725 Truman Ave 1948 Commercial 0 No 1 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 8/2/18 $31,197,253.00 $31,197,253.00 801 Simonton St 1933 Commercial 0 No 1 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 8/2/18 $23,699,991.00 $23,699,991.00 707 Truman Ave 1943 Commercial 0 No 1 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 8/2/18 $ 599,000.00 $ 575,000.00 320 Mickens Ln 1920 Single Fam 2 No 1 Preferred Properties Keller Williams KW Compass 8/3/18 $1,275,000.00 $1,225,000.00 1509 Pine St 2008 Condo 3 No 2 Truman & Co. Century 21 Schwartz 8/3/18 $ 959,000.00 $ 900,000.00 742 Windsor Ln 1948 Duplex 3 No 1 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Coastal Collection 8/6/18 $1,900,000.00 $1,825,000.00 620 Frances St 1890 Single Fam 4 No 1 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Royal Palms Realty 8/8/18 $1,849,000.00 $1,825,000.00 135 Simonton St, #105 2017 Townhouse 3 No 0 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 8/8/18 $1,799,000.00 $1,799,000.00 127 Simonton St, #101 2017 Townhouse 3 No 0 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Truman & Co. 8/9/18 $ 790,000.00 $ 770,000.00 615 Virginia St 2015 Townhouse 2 No 1 Key West Properties Sellstate Island Properties 8/10/18 $ 279,000.00 $ 264,000.00 3312 Northside Dr, #202 1980 Condo 2 No 3 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt 8/10/18 $ 334,000.00 $ 320,000.00 3930 Roosevelt Blvd, E207 1991 Condo 2 No 3 Century 21 Schwartz Coldwell Banker Schmitt 8/14/18 $ 355,000.00 $ 340,000.00 3387 Northside Dr, #14 1995 Townhouse 2 No 3 Century 21 Schwartz Century 21 Schwartz 8/14/18 $ 699,000.00 $ 645,000.00 1001 United St, B 1984 Townhouse 2 No 1 Truman & Co. Coldwell Banker Schmitt 8/15/18 $ 899,900.00 $ 875,000.00 3831 Duck Ave 1958 Single Fam 4 No 3 Coastal Collection Re/Max Keys Connection 8/16/18 $ 352,000.00 $ 342,000.00 40 Merganser Ln 1995 Townhouse 2 No 4 Truman & Co. Truman & Co. 8/16/18 $5,600,000.00 $5,225,000.00 611-615 Whitehead St 1920 Commercial 16 No 1 Truman & Co. Keller Williams Key West Compass 8/16/18 $1,599,000.00 $1,500,000.00 1520 White St 1956 Single Fam 3 No 1 At Home in Key West R.W.A. Realty 8/17/18 $ 599,000.00 $ 575,000.00 1504 18th Trc 1953 Single Fam 4 No 4 Coastal Collection Coastal Collection 8/20/18 $ 399,000.00 $ 390,000.00 3205 Harriet Ave 1984 Townhouse 3 No 4 RE/MAX All Keys RE/MAX All Keys 8/20/18 $ 119,000.00 $ 103,500.00 5555 College Rd & Slip 8 N/A Boat Slip 0 Yes 5 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Bascom Grooms Real Estate 8/20/18 $ 539,000.00 $ 520,000.00 2006 Seidenberg Ave 1968 Single Fam 3 No 3 Coldwell Banker Schmitt KeysLifestyle Real Estate 8/21/18 $ 625,000.00 $ 565,000.00 3 Kestral Wy 1998 Single Fam 3 No 4 Bascom Grooms Real Estate Key West Vacation Prop & Realty 8/22/18 $ 619,000.00 $ 611,000.00 1435 18th St 1963 Single Fam 2 No 4 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 8/23/18 $ 698,000.00 $ 700,000.00 2 Amaryllis Dr 1964 Single Fam 3 Yes 5 Truman & Co. BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 8/23/18 $1,515,000.00 $1,515,100.00 712 Ashe St 1933 Single Fam 3 No 1 Based on information from the KWAR MLS for July 30, 2018 thru August 23, 2018

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