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#SQUADONAMISSION im Fisher, son of world famous treasures hunters KMel and Dolores Fisher, still begins every treasure hunt with the ion same optimistic motto coined by his late father: “Today’s the day!” Treasure Hunter, Kim Fisher For Mel and Dolores, treasure hunting was a family affair so it’s not surprising that by the age of 16, Kim Fisher was already the trusted captain of the family’s salvage recovery vessel, the “Southwind.” The Fisher’s ultimate 1985 discovery of one of Florida’s most elusive shipwrecks — the Spanish Galleon, "Nuestra Señora de Atocha,” is legendary. And while the decades long hunt eventually brought in a whopping $450 million of gold and silver coins, as well as a mind boggling trove of precious jewels, Kim continued his parent’s unwavering quest to discover even more lost treasure. Today, as President/CEO of the various Mel Fisher Family Enterprises, he leads the Mel Fisher treasure hunting team and develops new treasure hunting techniques that have netted millions more in new artifacts. Back on land, the family’s world- class conservation laboratory ensures that the priceless treasures live on for generations. Sounds pretty glamorous, doesn’t it? Well, before you dive in, know this: despite the Fisher’s heralded success, treasure hunting is an expensive business and some years it can be a total wash out. So why keep doing it? Because it’s just so damn much fun, that’s why You can read more about the Fisher’s famous discovery and about the annual Mel Fisher Days Celebration on page 26 and also at melfisher.com. 14-28 What's Up 29-38 Xplore 39-53 Good Eats DESTINATIOlNTM FLORIDA what’s inside... Florida Keys & Key West

Publishers 4 ION: 32 Fly Like Iron Man Karen L. Davis/Pamela Childs Treasure Hunter, Kim Fisher High octane fun at Barefoot Billy’s Comptroller 8-10 Top Picks 34 Welcome to Papa’s House Karen Davis The Best of the Florida Keys & Key West Key West’s Hemingway Home & Museum Marketing/Creative Director Pamela Childs 11 Who DunnIt? 39 - 53 Good Eats Key West Mystery Fest Cool spots to eat, drink and party Art Director/Brand Manager Marsha Michaels 12 - 13 Gallery Scene 47 bite Account Manager Key West Gallery Walks that you won’t want to miss Square Grouper’s Oysters Rockefeller Peter Arnow Recipe 14 - 28 What’s Up Adventure Contributor Mayor Gonzo Mays Fun happenings from Key West to Key 54 - 56 What’s On The Menu? Largo Sample menus from the Keys’ top Photographer At Large restaurants Peter Arnow 23 Pie In the Sky Webmaster Key West’s Key Lime Festival 57 - 61 Shop Lance Belew Where to discover lots of great finds 24 Mermaids In Paradise The Key West Mermaid Festival 60 Boho Chic PUBLISHED QUARTERLY Antica Sartoria Italian resort wear P.O. Box 1233, Key West, FL 33041 25 Fins Up Looe Key’s Underwater Music Festival 63 - 67 Nest Online Edition @ Scope out your own home in paradise destinationfloridakeys.com 26 Today’s the Day! facebook.com/destinationfloridakeys Mel Fisher Days 68-69 Snap! twittter.com/destinationkeys Peter Arnow shoots KeyWest’s most fun destinationflorida.com 28 Release the Bulls! events and interesting people Key West Hemingway Days To become a Marketing Partner 70-72 Sleep Tight or to order complimentary copies 29 - 38 Xplore Recommended Lodging Properties for your lodging property, please Top attractions you won’t want to miss contact us at 305-849-3482 73-74 Getting Around 31 Close Encounters of the Cool Kind Local map to help you get around [email protected] Marathon’s Aquarium Encounters

119 Trees Planted This Issue ABOUT THE COVER With three Pulitzer Prizes to his credit, the late Jeff MacNelly is arguably the world’s greatest Member of the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and the editorial cartoonist and the most critically acclaimed of the 20th Century. One of Key West’s most official in-room visitors guide for the Keys top lodging properties. famous snow birds, MacNelly’s political cartoons were frequently reprinted in Newsweek Magazine Additional distribution at high traffic areas throughout Monroe and the Sunday New York Times and also syndicated in thousands of newspapers around the world. County including: Key West Chamber Of Commerce, Key West Business Guild, Marathon Chamber Of Commerce, DESTINATION Florida is privileged to feature MacNelly’s work on our summer cover. You can see Islamorada Chamber Of Commerce, Key Largo Visitor Center. an exclusive collection of his fine art reproductions, original canvases, pen & inks, sculptures and Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoons at Key West’s acclaimed Gallery On Greene, 606 Greene Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. St. Info: 305-294-1669; galleryongreene.com. Special thanks to Key West’s Gallery On Greene

6 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West TOP PICKS BEST KEYS SUNSET BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT BEST KEY LIME CELEBRATION Key Colony Inn PIE Lor-e-lei Restaurant & Overlooking the fairways of the Key Colony Key Lime Pie Cabana Bar Beach Golf Course, this long time institution has Bakery the feel of an old time country club. An extensive Cited as one of the "Best and Brightest Here’s the thing menu of seafood, continental and Italian favorites Spots in Florida,” this casual, family- about the folks at the has made it a favorite with the Key Colony friendly hangout is home to the world Key Lime Pie Bakery: Beach crowd and other in-the-know locals. The famous Lor-e-lei Fishing Guides and lively they have an absolute weekend prime rib special always packs the Sunset Celebration. Great casual fare with passion for Key Lime Pie. place and the holiday Sunday Brunch here an array of tasty sandwiches, fresh local And we’re not talk’n about just any is the best deal in town. Find it at MM 53.5, seafood, ribs, steak, and chicken. Live Key Lime Pie. We’re talk’n about the kind of Oceanside on West Ocean Drive, Key Colony entertainment by local bands. Happy Hour truly authentic, good old fashioned Key Lime pepper paste. Tradition and innovation collide Beach. 305-743-0100; kcinn.com. specials from 4 - 6pm. Find it at MM82, Pie that they whip up in the kitchen of their with all kinds of intriguing signature rolls Bayside, Islamorada. 305-664-2692; Key Lime Pie Factory in Key West. Not that and Japanese specialties. Find it at 1401 BEST SEAFOOD JOINT loreleifloridakeys.com. you can’t find Key Lime Pie at almost every Simonton St, Key West. 305-293-0304; The Square Grouper Bar & roadside joint up n’ down the Keys, but these keywestambrosia.com. BEST PORTERHOUSE STEAK folks are cookin’ up the Real McCoy - tart, Grill BEST BOUTIQUE SPA Ziggie & Mad Dog’s Chef/owner Lynn Bell and her top culinary crew creamy, gluten-free pies made from an original are creating the most intriguing small family recipe using 100% pure Key Lime juice, Ocean Wellness Spa Truth be told, you can’t go wrong with plates and entrees, pastas and ever changing cuddled on a graham cracker crust and topped anything on the menu of this legendary For one of the most inherently authentic, totally specials, making this hip roadside Bar & Grill with real whipped cream. You can devour it by Keys’ landmark because all the food here relaxing “Key West” experiences, a true “Destination” restaurant and earning it the slice, on a stick dipped in chocolate or be is truly world class. Steak lovers will revel this charming island retreat always earns rave a “Top 10” ranking in the Florida Keys & Key a real hero and take home a whole pie. Find BEST ISLAND CHIC BEST LOBSTER BLT in the tender 12 oz. Center Cut Filet, tasty reviews and is THE place to go for restorative West restaurant scene. You’ll also find a terrific it downtown at 412 and 414 Greene St, Key 16 oz. New York Strip and full flavored and luxurious spa treatments. You can get it Snook’s Bayside Key Largo Fisheries selection of boutique wines and craft beers. Find West. 305-296-9515; keylimepiebakery.com. 21 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye, but it’s the 28 oz. all here: massage, body treatments, facial/ it at MM 22, Oceanside, Cudjoe Key (305- Hidden away at the end of a private Until recently, we always thought there “Czonka” Porterhouse that is totally over skin care, and spa mani/pedis, as well as a 745-8880) and at its new waterfront location BEST SUSHI lane, just off US 1, this chandeliered was nothing like a great Maine lobster the top. Team one up with a linebacker- full line of salon services offering hair care, in Islamorada at MM 80.4, Bayside (786-901- Grand Tiki with its flickering torches, lush roll. Of course that was before size baked potato and you’ve got Ambrosia Keratin treatments, eyelash extensions and 5678); squaregrouperbarandgrill.com. plantings and SOBE-style sofa lounges is we discovered the Lobster BLT yourself a winning combination. Chef/Owner Masa and wife Noriko are more. Seasoned, professional therapists offer oh-so-chic! A gorgeous, open-air dining at the “Take Away Cafe” on Find it at MM 83 Bayside, making waves at Key West’s hip, vintage their regimens in nine distinctive treatment area, sprawling 5,000 square foot patio the docks behind Key Largo Islamorada. 305-664-3391; Santa Maria Hotel where their edgy rooms using mostly organic, natural products. and multiple bars all have unobstructed Fisheries. Perfectly cooked, ziggieandmaddogs.com. Japanese restaurant and sushi bar is There’s also a licensed acupuncture physician views of the Bay, giving you a ringside firm - tender lobster (not renowned for its authentic, artfully crafted on hand with extensive experience in seat to one of the best sunset celebrations fried - Sacre Bleu!) is BEST DOGGONE plates including Masa’s premium bluefin Eastern traditions and medicine. If you’re in the Keys. The fresh, island-inspired generously heaped on a ITALIAN FOOD tuna creations and other full-flavored looking for an exceptional experience, this dishes, here, are also first rate. Truly a buttery Croissant fused with is definitely your place in the sun. Find it at Ciao Hound Italian dishes like the Spicy Seafood Carpaccio great place to kick back enjoy a piece of crisp bacon, juicy ripe with fresh jalapeño, sweet onion and Yuzu 829 Simonton St, Key West. 305-320-0500; paradise. Find it at MM 99.9 Bayside, tomato slices, fresh Kitchen & Bar oceanspakeywest.com. Key Largo. 305-453-5004; snooks.com. Bibb lettuce and Raise your paw if you like Italian a healthy food! This unpretentious, dog- slather friendly eatery dishes up big BEST PLACE TO GRAB A BURGER of spicy BEST FISH HOUSE portions of traditional Tuscan mayo. Reel Burger The Fish House recipes and also offers an Also first rate: What’s better than hanging out by the beach in your flip flops and chowing down on a exclusive “doggie menu” with If the name fits — and here it does because the incredible Lobster really GREAT burger? For Islanders like us, not much. And that’s why Reel Burger at the fido favorites like the “Hen this bustling joint is the hottest seafood spot BLT Soup loaded with Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada is our go-to spot for this simple pleasure. Made-to-order House Chicken Strips.” People in town and gets constant raves from locals bacon and lobster. YUM! with a custom blend of ground beef, the signature burgers here are extraordinarily good - pleasers also abound with and visitors alike. Big portions, a fun, friendly Find it at MM 99.5, especially when they’re backdropped by an expanse of palm trees, sea and sand. Served favorites like Pasta e Fagioli, staff and a Keysy atmosphere compliment an Oceanside at 1313 Ocean Bay with a crunchy pickle and your choice of Kettle Chips, House Slaw or crispy fries, these Braised Short ribs and Lobster Ravioli. extensive menu that includes chowders, stone Dr., Key Largo. 305-451-3782; Bad Boys are just what the Sun God ordered. Lots of other yummy handhelds, too, along Gluten-free options, too. Find it at 84001 crab, shellfish, native fish, steaks and pasta. keylargofisheries.com. with fish, chicken and vegetarian options. Find your place in the sun at Amara Cay Resort, Overseas Hwy in Islamorada. 305-664- Find it at MM 102.4, Oceanside, Key Largo. 80001 Overseas Hwy. 305-664-0073; amaracayresort.com. 5300; ciaohound84.com. 305-451-HOOK; fishhouse.com.

8 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 9 TOP PICKS Who Dunnit?

BEST DESIGNER JEWELRY Mystery Fest Key West Little Switzerland ou don’t need to be a super Lisa Black, Carla Norton, Diane A.S. A walk through Little Switzerland is like walking through the “Who’s Who” of brand name sleuth to figure out why missing Stuckart, Noir author, Mike Dennis, designer jewelry. You’ll find lots of innovative collections from today’s top fashion icons including sleek, sophisticated designs by Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego and Ippolita; contemporary classics YMystery Fest Key West would be and John H. Cunningham creator of the from famous names like David Yurman, and John Hardy; and trendsetting favorites by Pandora a downright crime. top-rated Buck Reilly adventure series, as and Avance. L.S. also stocks a terrific selection of top of the line watches from Omega, Breitling Slated for Friday, June 28 through well as many other notables. and Tag Heuer, as well as a sensational collection of diamond and precious gemstone jewelry. Find it on harbor front, 271 Front Street behind the Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina. Sunday, June 30, this sizzling, “Who’s The weekend kicks off with a Friday 305-293-8600; littleswitzerland.com Who” of mystery writers showcases afternoon Wine & Cheese Party on the some of the country’s most notable veranda of the iconic Key West Custom Sails to the reef, coral gardens and ship tasting plates of gourmet appetizers are all authors. House Museum with author Heather wrecks. Whatever boat or trip you decide artfully prepared. A Late Night Tapas menu Graham, and Key West on get ready for the real deal. Because as is also available from 9 - 11pm. Find it at Mayor Teri Johnston. soon as you pull out of the harbor, the sails the Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel, 3811 go up and the engines go off so you get an North Roosevelt Blvd, Key West. 305-296- Other weekend authentic sailing experience every time. Find 8100; TavernNTown.com. events include a it at 202 William St, Key West. 305-587- keynote luncheon 4488; sunsetsailkeywest.com. BEST DRAG SHOW The Aquanettes with Deaver, a killer BEST HAPPY HOUR & TAPAS line-up of panels Key West’s own talented troupe of female BEST REGIONAL ART Tavern N’ Town and presentations COLLECTION impersonators transform themselves into a This favorite local hang has not one, bevy of beauties using elaborate costuming, examining everything The Gallery On Greene but two, terrific daily Happy Hours with makeup and lip sync. The adult-oriented, from “Forensics for No one personifies the Key West art scene generous 2 - for - 1 libations from 5 - 7pm hands-on interactive show, Reality Is A Drag, more than Nance Frank, Gallery Director at Writers” to “How I and again from 9 - 11pm. The early Happy runs nightly at 9 pm with two shows on Fri Gallery On Greene in Key West’s Historic Hour also features a revolving lineup of top and Sat at 9pm and 11pm. Get there early Plot a Mystery.” A Seaport. Her meticulously curated collection notch entertainment that draws a big local for good seats and pre-show photo-ops. Bloody Mary Morning of authentic, historic and museum-quality crowd. But what really hits the ball out of Find it at 711 Duval St, Key West. 305-294- regional art is an absolute visual delight. breakfast at the historic the park are the Tapas Nights on Tuesday 0555; aquakeywest.com. Here you’ll find Pulitzer Prize winners like and Thursday where globally-inspired small Schooner Wharf Bar, a political cartoonists Jeff MacNelly, Mike chance to win a cameo Peters and Tony Auth; poet/writer/visual “character placement” artist, Annie Dillard; and photographer David Hume Kennerly. Lots of Key West icons, too role in author Gray including Mario Sanchez, Tennessee Williams Basnight’s next mystery and Suzie dePoo. And while The Gallery Headlining this year’s event is an tale, and presentation of the annual On Greene is a favorite stomping ground for serious art collectors, it’s also a popular international bestselling suspense Whodunit Mystery Writing Award. spot for more casual buyers, like us. Find it at thriller and multi-award-winning author, The festival’s dastardly doings take 606 Greene St, Key West. 305-294-1669; Jeffrey Deaver. Hailed as the “master place at The Studios of Key West in galleryongreene.com. of psychological suspense” Deaver has the Old Town historic district. Event BEST SAILING CHARTER won, or been nominated for, just about registration is $195 and includes Sunset Sail Key West every mystery writing award you can all panels, presentations, and social Capt. Seth Salzmann's spirited fleet of think of. His “Lincoln Rhyme” series events. authentic sailing vessels are what exploring novel “The Bone Collector” was made For a full Mystery Fest schedule, the Keys is all about. With three different schooners and a blue water cruising ketch into a blockbuster film starring Denzel online registration, and details on the under his command, he and his gregarious Washington and Angelina Jolie. NBC Whodunit Mystery Writing Contest visit crew will whisk you away for a variety of now has a TV pilot-in-progress based on MysteryFestKeyWest.com. private daily trips including Sunrise and Day Sails, Sunset and Starlight Sails and Snorkel the brilliant forensic criminalist Rhyme. FYI: If you register by May 30 you will Joining Deaver are New York Times be automatically entered into the Gray Sunset Sail, Key west bestselling authors Heather Graham, Basnight “character placement” contest. 10 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 11 Celebrating 40 Years GALLERY ART HAPPENINGS Now - July 31 WEEKLY Third Thursday Art in the Garden Walk On White Every Tuesday Of Wyland Galleries SCENE Stroll through beautiful Gallery Walk 6 pm Key West: Mario Sanchez Original Works & Key West: Exhibitions This year, Wyland Galleries celebrates 40 years of creating some of the most THE GALLERY ON GREENE gardens and tour a wonderful collection Lecture beautiful marine life art the world has ever seen. 606 Greene St of whimsical creations made from all Key West: Owner of Key West’s renowned and receptions at Gallery on Greene, Nance Frank has curated galleries and shops As part of this occasion, we cordially invite you to join Wyland for a Key West, Fl 33040 recycled materials. Takes place daily from 305-294-1669; galleryongreene.com 10 am - 4 pm at the Key West Tropical multiple exhibits of famed Cuban artist, Mario along White St. Sanchez with catalogs for his exhibit presented series of shows featuring new artwork, special pricing and guest appearances Open Daily 10am-6pm Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College from Southard to Key West’s Premier Art Gallery by The American Folk-Art Museum, The Museum from many of the featured artists who have helped make Wyland Galleries Rd, Stock Island/Key West. Info: 305-296- United. “Miami has Art Basel; Key West has the of the City of New York as well as Cuba’s the ultimate destination for ocean lovers. Gallery on Greene.” This premier gallery 1504; keywestgarden.com. National Museum. Her weekly presentation Third For a complete list of upcoming shows, go to wyland.com showcases a mind-blowing collection of about Sanchez’s life and work is fascinating. Thursday authentic, historic, museum-quality regional June 6 Takes place at 2 pm every Tues. at Gallery on Morada Way Arts art. Gallery Director, Nance Frank, is a Mango Madness Greene, 606 Greene St, Key West. Info: 305- & Cultural District powerhouse curator and hand-picks works Key West: Every summer, The Studios Of 304-2323; galleryongreene.com. Art Walk 6 pm from 37 listed artists including Pulitzer Key West celebrates slowing down and Prize-winners Jeff MacNelly and Annie MONTHLY Islamorada: Stroll along the Old Hwy heating up with a special Members Show Dillard; legendary painters and sculptors, to visit galleries, enjoy culinary arts First Thursday Mario Sanchez and Suzie DePoo; master and Party. “Mango Madness” welcomes Art & Shopping Walk 6 - 9 pm and music in the heart of Islamorada at impressionist, Peter Vey, and many other painters, sculptures and associated art Key West: Great galleries and unique MM 81.5. highly acclaimed Key West names. The works objects that capture the color of Key boutiques and design studios, spanning span a wide variety of mediums and attract West. Check out The Studios’ latest while First Friday from The Studios of Key West at Eaton and both casual buyers and serious art collectors. you sip on one of Perry Arnold’s famous Upper Duval Street Stroll 6 pm Frank also arranges art tours to Cuba. Simonton, to Guild Hall Gallery on Duval margaritas. Takes place at The Studios Of Key West: Galleries, boutiques, and cafes and all the galleries and boutiques in the open late for exhibitions and receptions THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST Key West, 533 Eaton St, Key West. Info: 500 Block of Fleming and neighborhood. on Duval St from Truman to United. 533 Eaton St 305-296-0458; tskw.org. Key West, Fl 33041 The Sea Original painting by Wyland and Guy Harvey ©2018 305-296-0458; tskw.org Open Tu-Sa 10am-4pm Live The Creative Life TSKW stages an extraordinary line-up of contemporary art and rotating gallery exhibits, workshops, classes, performances, and provides in-house residency opportunities for artists worldwide. Many world renowned artists, as well as Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, unite with local audiences and art practitioners at all stages of their creative careers. See their current exhibits and catalog at tskw.org. The Sea Seahorse LIMITED EDITION METAL PRINT LIMITED EDITION LUCITE SCULPTURE WYLAND GALLERIES Wyland has once again teamed with one of his Each Fall, Wyland Galleries takes great pride 623 Duval St most respected collaborators, famed wildlife in the release of new mixed media lucite Key West, Fl 33040 artist, Dr. Guy Harvey, to create “The Sea,” a sculptures. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s 305-292-4998; wylandkw.com powerful original triptych of marine life along the on Wyland’s drawing board. Don’t miss your Open M-Su 10am-10pm Florida Reef. This artistic tour de force is now chance to see the unveiling at the final 40th The World’s Largest Wyland Gallery available to collectors as a series of limited Anniversary Shows. Key West is home to the largest Wyland edition metal prints. Gallery in the world which showcases a stellar collection of original paintings, extraordinary marine life bronzes, acrylic sculptures and more by Wyland, WYLAND GALLERIES the world’s premier marine 623 Duval Street, Key West life artist and a dedicated conservationist. His flagship 305-292-4998 • wylandkw.com gallery also represents fine Disney Boardwalk • Disney/Epcot • Port Canaveral • Sarasota • St Petersburg ocean and environmental art Beachwalk • Laguna • Lake Tahoe • Las Vegas • San Diego as well as contemporary works Haleiwa • Lahaina • Waikiki by many other leading artists.

12 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 13 WHAT’S UP ONGOING tickets in town and Nightly Wednesday – Saturday during this fun monthly Block Party. Takes you’ll be amazed by Key West Sunset Celebration Cabaret in The Gardens place on the First Friday of every month from the way he transforms Key West: Each evening, about two hours Key West: Key West’s Gardens Hotel is one 6 - 10 pm, rain or shine, along the Overseas The Aquanettes: Reality Is A Drag himself into more than a before sunset, flocks of people gather at of the most beautiful boutique hotels on the Highway at mile marker 104 in Key Largo. Key West: Prepare yourself for some amazing dozen famous women Key West's Mallory Square, and on the pier island and every Weds. through Sat. from FYI: You can park at any of the MM104 costumes, great music and lots of laughs right before your very behind the Margaritaville Resort & Marina. 5 - 7 pm, you can enjoy wonderful, live piano businesses and walk along the bayside bike when the world famous Aquanettes take to the eyes with the help of his They watch the sun slowly sink into the Gulf music in the Hotel’s intimate Cabaret. Full bar pathway. Info: keylargofirstfriday.com stage. This outrageous troupe of lip-synching, “magic closet.” Catch of Mexico and to revel in the colorful street and stellar wines are the coup de gras. Find wise-cracking drag queens prance, dance, him in the Crystal Room performers, local artists, psychics, and food at 525 Angela St, Key West. Info: 305-294- Monthly shimmy and shake to the hoots and howls Cabaret at La Te Da, vendors who have made Key West's Sunset 2661; gardenshotel.com Snook’s Luau & of a packed house. No two shows are ever 1125 Duval St, Key Celebration a world-famous, multicultural Pig Roast the same, so you never know what’s going West. Tickets and info: happening. If you're really lucky, you Every Sunday Key Largo: Swivel to happen. FYI: Bring lots of dollar bills for 305-296-6706; lateda. may even witness the rare "Green Flash.” Jazz in The Gardens your hips and feast tipping the performers — the more you tip, com. Experience it nightly at the end of upper Duval Key West: Enjoy some terrific jazz like a king during the more they play. Showtimes: Sun - Weds Street. Info: 305-294-2787; mallorysquare. amidst lush flora and fauna during this this monthly tropical at 9pm; Thu at 7 & 9 pm; Fri & Sat at 7, 9 & Randy Roberts Live! com/sunset-celebration free hang that draws Key West’s top extravaganza that 11pm. Reservations recommended. See them Key West: Spotlighted jazz cognoscenti. Full bar, champagne, boasts fire dancers, at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St., Key West. Sunset Celebrationn Photo: Rob O’Neal/Florida Keys News Bureau on television’s hit series Nightly and fabulous wines. Takes place from hula dancers, great live Info: 305-294-0555; aquakeywest.com. “America’s Got Talent,” Jazz at Tavern N’ Town 5:30 - 8 pm at the Gardens Hotel, 526 music and continuous live Randy Roberts shines in this live, multi-media compares to “Consuela,” Roberts’ self-created Key West: Some of Key West’s top talent Angela St, Key West. Info: 305-294-2661; entertainment that will keep you Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons tribute to some of the world’s most beloved character who can only be described as Ann- including “Island Diva,” Carmen Rodriquez, gardenshotel.com jumpin’ all night long. The party kicks off at Key West: Often compared to the legendary performers. His uncanny impersonations Margaret, Liza Minnelli and Joan Rivers all and Michael Thomas perform nightly from 6:30 pm on Sat, May 26. Sells out fast so Jim Baily, master of impersonations, of Cher, Better Midler, and Mae West are rolled into one powerhouse performer. Catch 5-7 pm during Key West’s best Happy Hour. Monthly be sure to make reservations. Takes place on Christopher Peterson is, without a doubt, spot-on. And he’ll have you rolling in the this amazing show at La Te Da’s Crystal Room Takes place at Marriott Beachside Resort, First Friday MM 104 Block Party the waterfront at Snook’s Bayside & Grand one of North America’s foremost female aisles when he performs a titillating striptease Cabaret, 1125 Duval St, Key West. Tickets 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Info: 305-296-8100 Key Largo: Stroll among artists, shop for gifts, Tiki, MM 99.9, Bayside, Key Largo. Info: impressionists, both visually and vocally. His as the bawdy Gypsy Rose Lee. But nothing and info: 305-296-6706; lateda.com. enjoy street bites from local eateries and more 305-453-5004; snooks.com hit show, EYECONS, is one of the hottest

14 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 15 WHAT’S UP proceeds down Duval Studios Of Key West, 533 Eaton St. in Key happenings set the stage, during this eclectic legendary music to Key West for a one night 20 paddlers who put their strength and St. Info: 305-295-6616; West. Info: 305-296-0458; tskw.org. music festival which showcases hit songwriters jam. Joining him will be five musical friends, team-work to the test. Food, beverages, papioskineticparade.com. from Nashville and beyond, as well as an collectively and affectionately known as the merchandise and a variety of entertainment May 8 - 12 elite group of local and national singers and “Skytrails Band.” Takes place at the Key West round out the shoreside festivities. Takes place May 5 Key West Songwriter’s Festival bands who perform everything from Rock Theater, 512 Eaton St, Key West. Info and at Sombrero Beach on Sombrero Beach Rd, Cinco de Mayo Key West: The 24th annual showcase of to Country to Blues, and more. The festival tickets: 305-985-0433; thekeywesttheater.com. MM 50, Oceanside, Marathon. Info: 813- Celebration musical magic features America's foremost kicks off on Thurs, May 18 at Sundowners 426-3544; highfivedragonboat. Key West: Grab your salt performing songwriters with concerts staged Waterfront Restaurant, MM 104, Bayside May 26 com. shaker and party with in various venues throughout Key West. The and continues all weekend long with multiple 28th Annual Schooner Wharf Margarita during this fun, festival revolves around five days and nights stages at neighboring Cactus Jacks and Señor Bar Minimal Regatta June 1 an annual celebration that of big stars in intimate settings, introducing Frijoles. For a full schedule of events call 305- Key West: Known as “the only Pride Follies includes live Salsa music, a audiences to the faces, voices, and stories 394-3736; keylargooriginalmusicfest.com. boat race you can view from Key West: Key Taco Eating & Hot Pepper behind the songs. Info: 305-304-0814; key- start to finish from shore,” this West's original Eating Contest and prizes westsongwritersfestival.com. May 22 - 26 & May 28 - June 1 wacky regatta is also a race variety show, for Best Mexican Hat. The Prime Time to stay afloat. Savvy sailors produced Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade, Key West action starts at 7 pm at the May 14 - June 1 Key West: Blake Hunter’s new musical follows use only minimal materials by the Key Schooner Wharf Bar in Key Red Speedo a female TV Executive in the 1970s who including plywood and duct West Business May 3 West’s Historic Seaport. Info: 305-292-3302; Key West: This Off-Broadway hit is a fights to keep her variety show afloat, her star tape to build their tiny vessels. Guild, kicks 4th Annual Papio Kinetic Sculpture schoonerwharf.com. razor-sharp story about whether doping husband in check, and temptation at bay. Races begin at noon at Schooner off PRIDE WEEK Parade is acceptable in the pursuit of the elusive Show time: 8 pm. Takes place at The Studios Wharf Bar in Key West's Historic with the best Key West: Inspired by, and named for, the May 8 Olympic Medal. Takes to the stage at the of Key West, 533 Eaton St. Info and tickets: Seaport. Info: 305-292-3302; Pride Parade, Key West (and sometimes the late Keys artist Stanley Papio, a humorous Cottage Concert with Seth Glier Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St, Key 305-296-0458; tskw.org. schoonerwharf.com. worst!) of local Key West rebel metal-artist who explored the value Key West: Seth Glier brings his congenial West. Tickets and info: 305-294-5015; Talent. Doors open at 7 pm; of recycled materials long before it was stage presence back to Key West in a waterfrontplayhouse.org. May 24 June 1 Showtime 8 pm. FYI: This show always sells hip to be rusty. The fantastical, family- stripped down outdoor show featuring favorite David Crosby & Friends Battle In The Bay Dragon Boat Festival out so get your tickets early. Takes place at friendly cavalcade of totally human- foot-stompers and new works in this unique May 16 - 19 Key West: Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Marathon: The waters off Sombrero Beach the Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St, Key powered art sculptures begins at noon springtime show. Showtime: 7:30 pm on the Key Largo Original Music Fest Famer and co-founder of The Byrds as well as transform into a swift race course for a fleet West. Info and tickets: 305-985-0433; at the Custom House (281 Front St.) and back deck of Glier’s residency cottage at The Key Largo: Four days of multiple musical Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby brings his of 40' Dragon race boats, each armed with keystix.com. CHRISTOPHER PETERSON’S

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16 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 17 WHAT’S UP June 2 - 7 theatrical staple. One director in workshops, panels, and presentations Pride presents each monologue, and as the “who’s-who” of award-winning, Key West: “Pride” explores sexuality, social two actors, giving two wildly bestselling mystery/suspense authors, and mores, and personal identity in this moving different takes on the material. true crime experts explain why-and-how play that juxtaposes storylines from the 1950s Showtime: 8 pm at The Studios they do it. Takes place at the Doubletree and the present. On stage at The Studios of Of Key West, 533 Eaton St. Grand Key Resort. Info: 305-587-9392; Key West, 533 Eaton St. in Key West. Tickets in Key West. Info: 305-296- mysterywriterskeywest-fest.com. and info: 305-731-0581; fringetheater.org. 0458; tskw.org. July 4 - 7 June 5 - 9 June 21 - 23 7th Annual Key Lime Festival Key West Pride Key West International Key West: A crazy “Mile High”pie-eating Key West: Key West shows its Pride every Guitar Festival contest, Key Lime Pie Hop, Key Lime Rum day, and this is your chance to be a part of Keys-Wide: Three virtuoso Sampling, Cooking Lessons and other tasty the celebration! The five-day schedule includes Florida Keys guitar masters - Key Lime Festival temptations are all on the menu for this daytime pool and beach parties; late-night Dave Feder, Mateo Jampol and wacky, 4th of July weekend event that kicks celebrates the giants of classic comedy by drag shows; on-the-water adventures ranging Rolando Rojas - showcase their diverse Keys- off with a Key Lime Sip & Stroll. Complete faithfully recreating their most famous bits and from snorkeling and kayaking to glass-bottom influenced styles and play together to create event schedule at keylimefestival.com sketches. A night of belly laughs, punctuated boat tours; a street fair; a 10k relay for tutu- a unique musical synthesis. Schedule, venues, by a few awkward chuckles. Showtime 8 pm wearing runners and walkers; and pageants and more info: floridakeysguitarfestival.com. July 4th at The Studios Of Key West, 533 Eaton St. in to select Mr, Miss, and Ms. Key West Pride. 35th Annual Hospice & VNA July 4th Key West. Info: 305-296-0458; tskw.org. Info at 305-294-4603; keywestpride.org. June 23 - 24 Picnic Classics Of Comedy Key West: This annual family-friendly, June 28 - 30 June 10 Key West: Nichols and May; Abbott and beachside picnic is also a fundraiser for Mystery Fest Key West Twice Told Tales Costello; Brooks and Reiner; Bob Newhart; Monroe County’s Hospice with an endless Key West: This fun weekend event is open Key West: The hit of Summer Stage returns Monty Python; Burnett, Korman, and Conway, supply of hot dogs and hamburgers, top enter- to published authors, aspiring authors and for a third round of dueling monologues! Can along with many more legends of comedy tainment, silent auction, children’s activities, non-writing mystery buffs alike. Meet leading the same words mean more than one thing? are on the menu for two nights of non-stop and a giant fireworks display off the White authors, collect signed books and participate Twice Told Tales provides a fresh twist on a ”Laughstock.” Theatre XP's Summer Stage Street Pier by Higgs Beach. VIP seating on the beach available. Takes place on the lawn and beach of the historic Casa Marina Resort, VAN HALEN 59 LES PAUL 1500 Reynolds St. Info: 305-294-8812.

July 4th Independence Day Fireworks Keys-Wide: Lots are going on all over the Keys so here’s a quick view of what’s Sun Fun Music happening: Key Largo: Celebrate Independence Day with Great music • Great Food • great times an annual 4th of July Parade which rolls out at 10 am from MM 98 - 100 and enjoy a huge fireworks display at 10 pm on Blackwater Music for all ages and tastes Sound, MM 104, Bayside. Islamorada: An old fashioned family fun May Fabulous waterfront locations celebration starts at 6 pm at Founders Park, Multiple Venues & Stages MM 87, Bayside with fireworks at 9:30 pm. 16 19 Marathon: The holiday parade begins at - 10:30 am on Sombrero Blvd. (MM 50, Oceanside), followed by free day-long 4 Days of festivities at Sombrero Beach culminating with Key a huge fireworks display at 9 pm. Largo’s Not Your Ordinary Pawn Shop! Big Pine & The Lower Keys: The celebration Live starts at 5 pm at Big Pine Community Park For over 40 years, we’ve been supplying dealers with the World’s finest watches, with music, food, and fun followed by a Original jewelry, diamonds and collectibles at the lowest prices. fireworks extravaganza after sunset. Now you can get these exclusive items at the same dealer prices. Key West: Fireworks light up the Atlantic, starting at 9 pm off the White St. Pier. Music

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raise awareness of the beautiful oceans, but it’s also packed with a slew of fun and “mervelous” events. Enjoy everything from “Mermaid Meet & Greets”, an “Under the Sea” themed art show, Salty Saturday Celebrations, and a “Sunday Funday with Mermaids”, with so much more! Info: 305- 304-1988; keywestmermaidfestival.com.

July 6 35th Annual Underwater Music Festival Big Pine & The Lower Keys: A quirky concert broadcast underwater for divers, snorkelers Underwater Music Festival and the occasional mermaid emphasizes reef preservation. The submerged songfest from around the world, to celebrate the and rock to classical and more. Takes place is held at Looe Key Reef in the Florida Keys anniversary of Fisher’s amazing discovery at The Studios Of Key West, 533 Eaton St, National Marine Sanctuary, approximately of the shipwrecked Spanish Galleon Key West. Info: 305-296-0458; tskw.org. 5 miles south of Big Pine Key. Transportation Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Participate in is available from local dive shops. Info: 305- conservation lab tours and treasure hunting July 16 - 21 872-2411; lowerkeyschamber.com. boat tours. Huge dock party & silent auction 39th Annual Hemingway Days on Sat, July 14th. 100% of net proceeds go Key West: This lively annual celebration of July 11-13 to Wesley House Family Services Info: 305- the legendary author's literary prowess and Mel Fisher Days 296-6533; melfisherdays.com. colorful lifestyle features literary readings, a Key West: Headquartered at the Schooner short story competition, fishing tournament, Wharf Bar in Key West’s Historic Seaport, July 13 Papa Look-Alike Contest, a street fair, and this annual festival brings together fans of Ben Wahlund the world famous “Running Of The Bulls.” the renowned treasure hunter Mel Fisher, Key West: Ben Wahlund performs 15 short Look-Alike Contest info: 305-292-8445; as well as treasure-hunting enthusiasts musical memories ranging from jazz, funk, Literary info: 305-294-0320.

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continued on page 21 20 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 21 WHAT’S UP July 20 kicks off at 5:30pm at the Southernmost August 14 -1 8 5K Sunset Run/Walk & Beach followed by the 5K Run/Walk at Tropical Heat America’s Favorite Citrus Celebration! Paddleboard Race 7:30pm at Key West’s Southernmost Point. Key West: This All-Male-All-Adult fever-pitched Key West: Fitness walkers and paddle Cool off after the race with an ocean dip festival includes more than a dozen intriguing- Key West’s Key Lime Festival board enthusiasts can test their skills and and cold libations. Register between 3 - ly decadent events ranging from drag shows celebrate Hemingway’s sporting lifestyle 7pm on the beach outside the Southernmost to themed pool parties and gatherings at the irthplace of the original Key Lime University, where you can an entire pie, topped with in Key West’s hottest race (literally). The Cafe, 1405 Duval St. Info: 305-240-0727; island clubs. Not for the faint-hearted! Info: 3-mile ocean course Paddle Board Race keywestspecialevents.com. 305-294-4603; Tropicalheatkw.com Pie, Key West is bracing itself for the learn to make key lime mounds of whipped 7th Annual Key Lime Festival which pies and cocktails, cream, without using August 4 August 29 - September 2 B runs from Thursday, July 4 - Sunday, July 7. and a Key Lime their hands — while 6th Annual Annual Battle of 9th Annual Key West Brewfest the Bars Key West: More than 150 beers and craft Citrus, eccentrics, people, and pie take Cookbook Signing & trying to outpace Key West: Unlikely warriors armed with brews are on tap at this "tasty" annual event center stage during this wacky four-day Champagne Reception their rivals and beat margarita salt and keg taps, compete to that includes beer dinners, beer brunches, celebration packed with culinary events for by festival co-founder, the pie-eating record conquer their foes with speed, skill, and Happy Hour parties, pool parties, late-night accuracy in this raucous annual contest parties, seminars and the Signature Tasting every taste. chef, columnist and of 62 seconds. Doors that pits local bartenders and servers Festival Event on Sat, August 31. Info: 800- Favorite happenings like the Key Lime author, David Sloan, who open at 10 am, and the against one another as they drink, cajole, 354-4455; keywestbrewfest.com. Cocktail Sip & Stroll and Key Lime Pie Hop will also be making guest contest begins at 11 am. and bribe their way to capture the coveted September 4 - 8 are back on the roster, along with the Key appearances throughout the festival. Admission is free, and if you’re up to winning trophy. The Womenfest Lime Pie Drop and Key Lime Scavenger Of course, the festival’s undisputed the task, the entry fee is just $20 which mayhem takes place Key West: This blockbuster four-day festival from 12:30 - 6:30 celebrates freedom and diversity and is Hunt. highlight is the Mile-High Key Lime Pie includes notoriety, a Key Lime Pie and a pm at the Schooner a magnet for thousands of women from New favorites include the Key Limes Eating Contest set for Thursday, July 4 chance to be a champion. Wharf Bar in Key West's around the world who come to Key West & Coffee Guest Speaker Series, featuring at the Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 To register and see a full schedule of Historic Seaport. Info: 305-292-3302; for non-stop fun, parties, live performances schoonerwharfbar.com. and tons of activities. Info: 305-294-4603; presentations on key lime cultivation and Duval Street. events, go to keylimefestival.com. After all, Womenfest.com history from local experts. The Key Lime Brave contestants must attempt to devour what’s more American than Key Lime Pie? Battle of the Bars, Key West

22 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 23 Fins Up! Mermaid Madness! The 35th Annual Underwater Music Festival he inaugural Key West Mermaid Festival Saturday, July 6th is a new fin-tastic event that splashes 8am - Noon Breakfast with Mermaids ave you ever raved to an The festivities kick off with an opening down on Friday, July 5th through Sunday, Savor a sumptuous breakfast right on the beach T Underwater Concert before? reception at 6 pm on Friday, July 12 at the July 7th. With a fun, family friendly roster of at the Southernmost Beach Resort, 1319 Duval St. events, the festival embraces mermaids and Well, now’s your chance during Looe Key Reef Resort Tiki Bar at MM 27.5 11am - Noon Mermaid Fest Parade H mermaid enthusiasts of all ages and also raises the 35th Annual Underwater Music Oceanside, with scrummy appetizers, This eco-friendly/recycled Mermaid Parade awareness for our beautiful oceans. floats down Duval St to the Truman Waterfront Festival. tropical libations, and some fascinating Friday, July 5th for a fun afternoon of Salty Saturday activities. This quirky concert, set for Saturday, info about our precious reefs. Noon - 6 pm Meet the Mermaids Kick-Off Noon - 6pm Salty Saturday July13 from 10am - 2pm, takes place at On Saturday, July13, hundreds of divers Pool Party Get wet and wild at the Splash Pad, shop Looe Key Reef, an area of the Florida Keys and snorkelers hit the water to revel in “Mer-mingle” and swim with mermaids, announcements that offer tips on ways mermaid & ocean-inspired vendors, and experience a Mermaid Swim Show, nibble National Marine Sanctuary approximately this unique ocean concert staged by Keys enjoy great live entertainment on the Truman to enjoy the reef while minimizing on fantastic food and drink specials and party six miles south of Big Pine Key. radio station, WWUS 104.1 FM. The Waterfront. environmental impacts. around the island’s biggest pool! Havana Imagine floating among mystical station broadcasts its hit list underwater Cabana Resort, 3420 N Roosevelt Blvd. Many divers and snorkelers launch their 8 pm - Midnight Ocean Blue Party mermaids and costumed musicians playing via Lubell Laboratory speakers suspended Come dressed in your favorite hue of ocean boats from public ramps and marinas Noon - 6pm “Under the Sea” on The Green artist-sculpted mock instruments ranging under boats positioned above the reef. blue, sip on sparkling mimosas from Blanc De in the area but you can also reserve This mermaid/ocean-inspired art show features vendors, music and more at Lagerheads Beach Bleu and dance the night away. The Breakfast from a “manta-lin” and “sea-phan flute” to It’s a lot of fun, but on a more serious top artists, live mermaids, art vendors, terrific Bar, 0 Simonton St. space on boats run by Lower Keys dive Club, Too, 610 Greene St. a “trom-bonefish” and “fluke-a-lele.” note, the concert also promotes preserving live entertainment and more. Takes place on the For a complete schedule go to operators. Sunset Event Lawn between The Gates Hotel, It truly is an underwater concert that will the Keys' unique coral reef ecosystem Sunday, July 7th keywestmermaidfestival.com or visit Festival More info: 305-872-2411 or go to 3824 N Roosevelt Blvd and 24º North Hotel, 11am - 6pm Sunday Funday with Mermaids Headquarters at The Captain's Mermaid blow your fins off! by incorporating diver awareness lowerkeyschamber.com. 3820 N Roosevelt Blvd. Beach it up seaside with more mermaids, cool Boutique, 608 Front Street in Key West.

First Annual Key West Mermaid Festival July 5th - 7th Three Days of Mervelous Events! With activities for both young and adult mermaids, the Key West Mermaid Festival is packed full of mermaiding and captain shenanigans sure to put the wind in your sails! Enjoy everything from "Mermaid Meet & Greets," an “Under the Sea” themed art show, Salty Saturday Celebration, and a "Sunday Funday with Mermaids," with so much more! Please join us for this inaugural three-day festival that will educate, entertain, and leave you feeling part of our world. A portion of all treasure will be donated to Reef Relief

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24 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 25 WHAT’S UP Mel Fisher Days OTHER FLORIDA HAPPENINGS July 11 - 16 Now - September Daytona Beach Bandshell Summer ho isn’t enthralled by the over 1,000 silver bars. Concert Series & Fireworks Daytona: Every Friday and Saturday night prospect of discovering All in all, the cache totaled over you can enjoy a wide genre of music at this a buried treasure? Key $500 million in treasures, but terrific oceanfront concert series which W features Jazz, Dixieland, Big Band, Folk, West’s legendary shipwreck salvager, that’s only about half of what and R&B, as well as Tribute Bands and Mel Fisher certainly was. the family business has since Contemporary sounds. General admission The former chicken farmer turned is just $3 and $10 for VIP tickets (includes a recovered. chair), plus applicable fees. Season tickets treasure hunter hunted doggedly for available in advance at Ticketmaster, the Each year, “Mel Fisher Days,” years in search of the treasure-packed Peabody Box Office or the Bandshell on which takes place in Key West show nights. Showtime at 7 pm Saturday Spanish galleon, Nuestra Señora de night concert includes a big fireworks show from Thursday, July 11 through Atocha. The doomed ship sank in a Renowned treasure hunter, Mel Fisher at 9:45 pm. Takes place in Oceanfront Park Saturday, July 13 commemorates at the historic 1937 Coquina Amphitheater hurricane off the Florida Keys in 1622 70 Boardwalk Ave, Daytona Beach. Info: Fisher’s astonishing discovery. 386-253-0254 en route back to Spain from Cuba. The three-day event includes tours of You see, despite Fisher’s huge haul, Finally, on July 22, 1985, just three Monthly the salvage boat J.B. Magruder which is treasure hunting is an expensive Downtown Car Cruise-In years before Mel’s death and after 16 currently used to seek still-undiscovered proposition so each year Mel Fisher Fort Myers: From classic to cool, the streets of years of proclaiming “Today Is The the Historic River District in downtown Fort Atocha artifacts; exclusive explorations Treasures ensures its cash flow by Myers are lined with beautiful show Day,” Fisher’s crew hit pay dirt. Buried of the Fishers’ conservation lab; opening its coffers to individual investors cars in a festive event that also includes about 35 miles offshore from the Keys in music, food and many other venues opportunities to hear tales from the crew who currently number about 200. featuring additional specials. Takes less than 50’ of water lay the Atocha’s place on the fourth Sunday of each month who found the Atocha riches; a dock Buying shares worth $10,000 to Mother Lode. from 12 noon to 4 pm. Free admission. $80,000, the investors who include Info: FortMyers-RiverDistrictAlliance.com divers, small business owners, history July 4 - 7 61st buffs, etc., become part owners in 61st Annual Coke Zero Sugar 400 Daytona: One of NASCAR's most anticipated Fisher's treasure-hunting operation and What’s Happening in Downtown River District Fort Myers events brings together NASCAR racing under get paid in silver coins, gold chains, the lights at the world’s only motorsports Art Walk Mystery Walk Music Walk stadium, with pageantry and patriotism to A must do in the Starting at 7pm on The River District pearls and other spoils. River District on the the 2nd Friday of comes alive every make for an unforgettable July 4th weekend. first Friday of every the month get your 3rd Friday of the But you don’t have to be an investor to This fan favorite event includes some of the month. Visit many clues to the mystery month with local & most exciting racing of the season as drivers exciting galleries, location at the regional musicians, see it for yourself. Many of the artifacts battle three-wide for a coveted DAYTONA exhibitions, and corner of First & from jazz and blues performances from Hendry in front of to rock & roll. Starts victory. The race is followed by a spectacular from the Atocha and Margarita are 6 to 10pm. Iberia Bank. at 7:00pm. fireworks display! Takes place at 7 pm at the on display at the Mel Fisher Maritime Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W Museum, and you can also purchase International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach. Info: 1-800-PIT-SHOP. your own genuine treasure coins Deadline for the Big Fall Issue: Friday, June 21

September 27 - 29 TM and treasure jewelry at Mel Fisher’s l Discovering the location of the main party; and a chance to win an authentic The Clearwater Super Boat Races DESTINATION Treasures. Clearwater: Not only one of Florida’s top FLORIDA wreck along with its sister ship, the Santa Atocha treasure coin. boat races, but this highly anticipated Both the museum and the gallery are Florida's #1 Visitors Guide annual event also features parades and a Margarita, netted his crew more than It’s also a time when Mel Fisher’s located at 200 Greene Street in Key bespoke village with food vendors and live 40 tons of silver and gold including over investors gather here to party, dive the entertainment. The boats, equipped with West. For a complete list of Mel Fisher F-16 jet canopies and 6,000-horsepower 100,000 Spanish silver coins known as wreck site and cash in on the year’s Day’s events, go to melfisherdays. engines, race at speeds of up to 180 mph off "Pieces of Eight,” gold coins, silver and new bounty. Clearwater Beach in the Gulf of Mexico. Info: melfisher.com visitstpeteclearwater.com. gold artifacts, Columbian emeralds and DestinationFlorida.com | 305.304.2100

26 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 27 Home of Release the Bulls! The Original Hemingway Days July 16 - 21 XPLORE Airboat Tours Since 1945 On Saturday at 1 pm, throngs of West Marlin Tournament which runs from Papas descend outside Wednesday, July 17 through Saturday, Sloppy Joe’s during July 20 and includes an island-style pig the “Running roast and dockside fish fry. of the Bulls,” But bullfights and safaris are just the a zany race half of it. There are plenty of cool literary spoofing one of happenings, as well. Events include the Hemingway’s Lorian Hemingway Short Story competition favorite Pamplona and Awards Gala; writers’ readings Learn the secrets of the Everglades, adventures. Get there and presentations; and the one-person Americas most unique and fragile ecosystem while our professional early because, at play, “Hemingway On Stage” by actor guides take you on a personalized noon, the look-alikes and playwright Gordon Sinclair. This and educational tour covering 8 will be on hand for “Photos with fascinating production takes to the stage at miles of vast open John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Underwater Statue Photo: Stephen Frink/Florida Keys News Bureau Papa.” 8 pm on Thursday and again at 11:30 am sawgrass prairies and trails through Hardwood Hammocks. Other festivities include Saturday’s on Friday at Key West’s Red Barn Theater. Hemingway Days Caribbean Street You also don’t want to miss the UPPER KEYS hether composing novels Fair on Duval Street and Saturday special exhibition of rare Hemingway COOPERTOWN AIRBOATS HURRICANE MONUMENT in his Whitehead Street night’s 5k sunset run through Old Town memorabilia at the Key West Museum of 22700 SW 8th Street MM 82, On The Median, writing studio or fishing for US 41 - Tamiami Trail, Miami, FL 33010 Islamorada, FL 33036 Key West. Art & History. Oh, and be sure to visit W 305-226-6048 305-664-4503 big game in local waters, Pulitzer Prize- On Sunday, you can enjoy a sidewalk “Papa’s” former Key West home, now coopertownairboats.com Open 24/7 winning author Ernest Hemingway left a art show outside the legendary Green the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum Seasonal Hours National Historic Site powerful legacy in Key West. Home of The Original Airboat Tours Created in 1937, this national historic site Parrot Bar or stroll back over to Sloppy at 907 Whitehead St. (see our article on memorializes the hundreds of World War I So what better way to celebrate his Enjoy the pure thrill of an airboat ride across Joe’s for the annual Arm Wrestling Contest page 34). a “river of grass’ in what the Miami Herald veterans and civilians who lost their lives in Private tours available zest for life, literary accomplishments - always a festival favorite. For Look-Alike Event info call 305-292- and New York Times rates as “Florida’s Best.” the Florida Keys’ worst natural disaster - the The first hour of the tour takes you and enduring affection for the island he You’ll fly right into the heart of the Everglades, infamous Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. deeper into the heart of Everglades Hemingway’s passion for fishing is 8445; Literary event info: 305-294-0320 America’s most unique and fragile ecosystem, As part of the National Register of Historic National Park. Your called home throughout the 1930s than by celebrated with the high stakes Key where you can explore a wide prairie of Places, the monument marks a crypt which personal guide will take you on throwing an annual birthday bash in his open saw grass, travel through Hardwood contains the skeletal bones and cremated a 20-30 mile tour into the honor? Hammocks, visit alligator holes and see an remains of more than 400 victims. sawgrass prairies, through abundance of unique Everglades wildlife. Hardwood Hammocks and to This year, our tiny island commemorates INDIAN KEY HISTORIC an old hunting camp. the 119th anniversary of Ernest’s July 21st FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY & DISCOVERY STATE PARK Enjoy frog legs and alligator tail CENTER Offshore Island, MM 78.5 Oceanside birth on Tuesday, July 16 through Sunday, at world-famous Islamorada, FL 33036 Islander Resort Coopertown Restaurant. July 21 in true Key West style. MM82 Oceanside 305-664-2540 Not surprisingly, the headquarters for Islamorada, Fl 33036 floridastateparks.org Locations available for Movies, Open Daily 8 am - Sunset much of the revelry is Sloppy Joe’s, which 305-922-2237; keysdiscovery.com Fashion, Photo and Corprate. Open W - Su 10am - 5pm Historic Indian Site Voted #1 by Miami Herald happened to be the real Hemingway’s Where the “Old Keys” Come To Life This tiny island once housed the largest favorite watering hole. This engaging educational attraction population between St. Augustine and Key encapsulates what living in the “Old Keys.” was West and was also home to one of the One of the most popular highlights of Coopertown really like through a series of fascinating exhibits Keys' most lucrative ship wrecking empires. the celebration is Sloppy Joe’s annual that include the infamous Labor Day Hurricane In 1840, Indian warriors burned all the Airboat Rides look-alike contest for stocky white-bearded of 1935, Henry Flagler’s Railroad, the Overseas structures and killed most of the residents. Highway, legendary anglers and fishing guides Accessible only by boat, it’s a fantastic spot 305-226-6048 men resembling Hemingway. Preliminary and lots more. The Center also hosts a special to swim, kayak and hike. Boat shuttle and 11 miles west of rounds take place 6:30 pm on Thursday Wednesday Night Lecture Series that starts kayak rentals available from Robbie’s Marina the Florida Turnpike on US 41 and Friday with the grand finale on at 6 pm on Nov 14, Nov 28 and Dec 12. at MM 77.5, Gulfside. 22700 SW 8th Street, Miami Reservations strongly recommended. www.coopertownairboats.com Saturday at 6:30 pm. SUMMER 2019 29 XPLORE JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF PARK Close Encounters of the Cool Kind MUSEUM MM 102.6, Oceanside Key Largo, FL 33037 Fins Are Optional At Aquarium Encounters 305-451-6300 pennekamppark.com AQUARIUMS Open Daily 8 am - Sunset magine yourself swimming in a beautiful Predator Reef Tank. Separated by a 6” America’s First Underwater Park coral reef without ever having to get into clear plexiglass window, the Predator Reef Approximately 21 miles long and four miles a boat. Well, grab your fins because Tank includes a small underwater portal wide, this national treasure is famous for its I THEATER spectacular coral gardens, 600+ species of now you can! where you can get a real “hands-on” exotic fish, turtles and old sailing wrecks. Plenty At Aquarium Encounters in Marathon, experience feeding the sharks. Mention this of activities throughout the park so there’s lots Florida Keys ad for $2 to do and see. There are also two beaches, you can see some of the most incredible If that sounds a little too close for admission.OFF campsites, picnic areas, a Visitors Center, Gift underwater wild-life on the planet and comfort, try leisurely snorkeling through Shop, Dive Shop and Concession Stand. get up close and personal with so many a natural marine habitat in the enclosed

LIGNUMVITAE KEY BOTANICAL PARK native Keys’ species that you’re sure to outdoor saltwater lagoon. Offshore island, MM 78.5, Gulfside lose count. Want to stay dry? No worries! This is a wonderfully unique attraction. Islamorada, FL 33036 Get right in the water and take a guided Aquarium Encounters’ main viewing room You really must go and see it for yourself 305-664-2540 Open Th - M 8 am - 5:30 pm; Tours F-Su tour (no experience required) through the gives landlubbers a ringside seat to all of because it truly is one of the Keys’ “not-to- The Real Florida Keys ginormous Coral Reef Tank where you the underwater action. be-missed” destinations! With its thriving virgin tropical hardwood On the property of the Islander Resort, Islamorada, MM 82 Oceanside hammock, this nature preserve has been can dive or snorkel with colorful schools There are also some beautiful open- Find it at 11710 Overseas Highway Open Wednesdays through Sundays • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. called “the last place that truly represents the of local reef fish and go face-to-face with water canals where you can feed giant (MM 53 Gulfside) in Marathon. More info Florida Keys.” In 1919, a wealthy Miami sharks, Goliath Grouper, Moray Eels, and tarpon with your flip flops firmly planted at floridakeysaquariumencounters.com chemist bought the tiny island and built a 305-922-2237 • www.keysdiscovery.com other denizens inhabiting the adjoining on the ground. or call 305-407-3262. Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation, which operates the Discovery Center, is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization. caretaker’s home which is now a Visitor Center for the island forest. Ranger-guided tours. Accessible only by boat. Boat shuttle and kayak rentals available from Robbie’s Marina at MM 77.5, Bayside, Islamorada. WEATHER IN MIDDLE & LOWER PARADISE KEYS AREA MAY AQUARIUM ENCOUNTERS MM 53 Gulfside Marathon, FL 33050 Average Temp: 81 º F 305-407-3262 Sunset: 7:34 p.m. FloridaKeysAquariumEncounters.com Average Rain: 2.7” Open Daily 9 am - 5 pm - 365 Days a Year As Seen On the TV Show “Tanked” Average Sea Temp: 81 º F You don’t need a boat to immerse yourself in underwater adventure. Whether you want to be JUNE in the water or stay on dry land, this fabulous aquarium attraction is just the ticket. Not only Average Temp: 84 º F can you hand-feed giant tarpon in the beautiful Sunset: 8:15 p.m. open canals and actually touch marine life in a Average Rain: 4.4” shallow open aquarium, you can also snorkel a natural marine habitat in the enclosed saltwater Average Sea Temp: 84 º F lagoon. Want more action? Try swimming in the enormous Coral Reef Tank where you can dive or snorkel with colorful schools of local reef fish JULY and go face-to-face with sharks in the adjoining Average Air 82º Predator Reef Tank. Separated by a 6” clear Average Temp: 86 º F plexiglass window the Predator Reef Tank is home to a variety of shark, Goliath Grouper Sunset: 8:22 p.m. and Moray Eels. You can even feed the sharks Average Rain: 3.6” through special underwater feeding ports as Average Sea Temp: 85 º F onlookers watch all the action from the main underwater viewing area. Yowza!

30 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 31 XPLORE Fly Like Iron Man! BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK MM 37, Oceanside, Big Pine Key, FL 33043 High-Octane Fun At Barefoot Billy’s 305-872-2353 bahiahondapark.com Open Daily 8 am - Sunset One Of The Nation’s Top Beaches Often cited as one of the nation’s “Top 10 Beaches,” this glorious palm-studded beach, with its beautiful crystalline water, offers superb swimming and snorkeling close to shore. In addition to the beach, the Park’s 524 acres of subtropical flora and fauna, nature trails, cabins, campsites and boat ramps make it a nature lover’s dream. Snorkeling and windsurfing rentals available. Admission fee.

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER MM 59, Gulfside Grassy Key/Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1121 dolphins.org Open Daily 9 am - 4:30 pm One Of The Keys Oldest Dolphin Facilities Founded in 1984 as a non-profit marine mammal education and research facility, the DRC is one of the oldest dolphin facilities in the Keys. There are several sensational opportunities here for up-close introductions with many exciting interactive programs available daily, as well as educational narrated sessions. Advance reservations are ou don’t have to be a Marvel ski tour where you can zoom from the In addition to all the cool water sports usually required for dolphin swims. superhero to fly like Iron Man. Atlantic to the Gulf and stop at lots of rentals, he can also hook you up with Y Just strap yourself onto a fun places along the way. bicycles and scooters for getting around Flyboard from Barefoot Billy’s in Key Too fast? the island. West, and the sky’s the limit. Ok, then maybe the Ocean Discovery FYI: If you book directly online, A TE CH RTER VA S• Even if you’re a Flyboard newbie, Tour with clear bottom kayaks and you can save yourself 10% on any RI S P P • E you’ll be soaring through the air in no paddle boards, a Dolphin Watch & of Barefoot Billy’s special tours. S C L I I A A L time. This ingenious and deceptively Snorkeling Tour to Key West’s Back Just call 305-900-3088 or hit up S E

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32 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 33 XPLORE Welcome to Papa’s House! Billy Mosblech loves being on the TURTLE HOSPITAL water and for the last 20 years, The Historic Hemingway Home & Museum MM 48.5, Gulfside he has owned and operated Key Marathon, FL 33050 West’s premium jet ski company. 305-743-2552 Home of the Original Guided hether composing novels turtlehospital.org Island Jet Ski Tour, Billy can Open Daily 10 am - 4 pm also hook you up with snorkel in his Key West writing The World’s Only Certified Sea Turtle gear, kayaks, paddle boards, studio, fishing for big game Hospital flyboards, Hobie Cats and more. W The only state-certified veterinary hospital in He also offers a Dolphin Watch & offshore or throwing back Cuba Libres the world for sea turtles. This unique non- Snorkeling Tour, Morning Island at Sloppy Joe’s, Pulitzer and Nobel profit organization is also the only facility that Cruise and Sunset Harbor Cruise. Prize-winning author, Ernest Hemingway, rehabilitates injured sea turtles (up to 70 per Looking for a bike or scooter? year) and releases them back into the wild. Billy rents those, too! In addition spent much of the 1930s living here and You can engage in educational discussions, to his Casa Marina location, you creating a powerful legacy on our small get a behind-the-scenes look at the hospital can also find Barefoot Billy’s at the island. and enjoy a fascinating guided tour through Reach Resort,1435 Simonton St, the turtle rehab area. Reservations required. Key West. Hemingway’s former home at 907 Whitehead Street is now a landmark EAST MARTELLO MUSEUM Turtle Hospital, Marathon museum, and it’s where he wrote many KEY WEST & GALLERY 3301 South Roosevelt Blvd Confederate attack, this historic military of his best-known works, including “The BAREFOOT BILLY’S Key West, FL 33040 fort is filled with artifacts and memorabilia. Snows of Kilimanjaro,” “For Whom the Casa Marina Resort 305-296-3913 You can tour the grounds and see displays 714 Seminole St kwahs.org Bells Toll,” and the Key West-based “To of Florida Keys’ history, meet Robert, The Key West, Fl 33041 Open Daily 9:30 am - 5 pm Haunted Doll, and view junkyard sculptures Have and Have Not” - his only novel set 305-735-2241; barefootbillys.com Home Of Robert The Haunted Doll by Stanley Papio and the painted wooden Open Daily Built in 1862 by the U.S. Army to protect in the United States. carvings of acclaimed artist, Mario Sanchez. Home Of The Original Island Jet Ski Tour Key West’s Ft. Zachary Taylor from The Spanish Colonial-style villa was The exorbitant construction costs Today you can tour this “Literary originally built in 1851 and constructed prompted Hemingway to take a penny Landmark,” peer into Hemingway’s of native rock hewn from the grounds. from his pocket, press it into the wet second-story writing studio and meet ernest hemingway home & museum The home was in great disrepair when cement of the surrounding patio, and the colony of six-toed cats who are said Free ‘Duval 305-509-1876 • hemingwayhome.com the author and his second wife, Pauline announce jokingly, “Here, take the to have descended from the author’s Pfeiffer, purchased it in 1931. last penny I’ve got!” That same penny beloved six-toed cat, Snowball. Loop’ Bus But both Ernest and Pauline could remains embedded between see beyond the rubble and ruin and flagstones at the north end of appreciated the grand architecture the pool. and stateliness of the home. The couple Although he lived in Key West remodeled the house, filled its rooms with for just nine years, Hemingway European antiques and lined the walls wrote seventy percent of his with Hemingway’s big-game hunting lifetime works here which is trophies. They considered to be the most

also built prolific period of his life. The free Duval Loop Bus is a great way to Key West’s Following his death in get around Key West’s Historic Seaport and downtown districts. first in-ground 1961, an unpublished You can hop-on and off these colorful buses pool to the tune manuscript was discovered which will take you to 16 different stops of $20,000 in a vault in the property’s garage. If you want to see something really putting you close to the island’s local attractions, hotels, museums, which today is It later became “Islands in the Stream,” special while you’re in Key West, the shops and eateries. Key West’s Ultimate Wedding Venue akin to about one of Hemingway’s most acclaimed Hemingway Home & Museum is an Buses run every half-hour from 6 to 10am $347,000. masterpieces. absolutely “must see.” and every 15 minutes from 10pm until midnight. In 1964, Hemingway’s home became For more info, call 305-294-1136 or The Duval Loop Bus operates a museum and is now one of Key hit up hemingwayhome.com. Thurs - Sun through November and daily during high season. West’s most popular attractions.

SUMMER 2019 35 Mel Fisher XPLORE Maritime KEY WEST’S OLDEST HOUSE KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST & sunset, flocks of people gather at Key West’s Heritage MUSEUM & GARDEN BOTANICAL GARDEN Mallory Square to watch the sun slowly 322 Duval St 5210 College Road sink into the Gulf of Mexico and to revel in Museum Key West, FL 33040 Stock Island/Key West, FL 33040 the colorful street performers, local artists, 200 Greene Street 305-294-9501; oirf.org 305-296-1504 psychics and food vendors who have made Open 10am - 4pm; Closed Su & W keywest.garden Key West’s Sunset Celebration a world- Key West, Florida A Magical Place For Your Next Event Open Daily 10 am - 4 pm famous, multicultural happening. If you’re www.melfisher.org This precious piece of Key West Not To Be Missed really lucky you may even witness the rare 305.294.2633 history has survived fires, floods, The only frost-free botanical “Green Flash”. hurricanes and repeated economic garden in the continental U.S. hardships. Today, it serves as a is home to many endangered MEL FISHER MARITIME MUSEUM physical chronicle of the history flora and fauna and includes 200 Greene Street of Key West and its 200 species of tropical trees Key West, FL 33040 people from the and plants, over 100 species of 305-294-2633 earliest days to the butterflies and rare birds and two of melfisher.org present. The house the Keys' last remaining fresh water Open M - Su 8:30 am - 5 pm; features family portraits and original ponds. Four self-guided tours take Sa & Su 9:30 am - 5 pm Key West Custom House People are furnishings, as well as other period you through a lush canopy of tropical A Bounty Of Shipwreck Treasures pieces, ship models and documents palms and trees in a meandering 7-acre The legendary Mel Fisher and his team of talking ... ERNEST HEMINGWAY HOME & KEY WEST CUSTOM HOUSE telling the story of old Key West. In setting. Visitors Center and free parking. treasure hunters come to life at this fascinating MUSEUM 281 Front Street the rear of the house is a spacious, maritime museum that displays a bounty “Spectacular 907 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 peaceful garden, where you will MALLORY SQUARE SUNSET of precious loot salvaged from the Spanish museum” Key West, FL 33040 305-295-6616 see the only surviving Cook House CELEBRATION Galleon, Atocha, which sunk off of Key West in South Florida. It’s also a Historic Waterfront, Nightly over 400 years ago. Treasure coins, gold, ... 305-294-1136 kwahs.org hemingwayhome.com Open Daily 9:30 am -4:30 pm magical venue for weddings Key West, FL 33040 emeralds, swords and more are all on display “So interesting” Open Daily 9 am -5 pm National Landmark & Museum and other special events. 305-294-2787 here along with special historical exhibits that ... Retrace The Footsteps Of Hemingway Originally home to the island’s customs Free admission World-Famous Happening explore maritime history. “Huge fan A registered Historic Landmark and one office, postal service and district courts, Each evening, about two hours before of this place” of Key West’s most historic and unique this architectural marvel was built to keep ... legacies where the late Nobel Prize winner, pace with the increasing population and Ernest Hemingway, was motivated to write wealth generated by Key West’s lucrative “So many artifacts some of his best works, including “To trade routes and maritime industries. to view” Have and Have Not,” a novel about Key Today, this beautifully restored national ... West during the Great Depression. Take a landmark is home to an award-winning Mark your Calendar for these upcoming 2019 Garden Events “Well done and leisurely stroll through his studio, home and museum and the official headquarters of gardens and meet some furry descendants of the Key West Art & Historical Society. great story”  April 15th July 31st 9th Annual Key West Art in the Garden Hemingway’s legendary six-toed cat. ... KEY WEST LIGHTHOUSE & “One of our Top FORT ZACHARY TAYLOR KEEPER’S QUARTERS  May 18th, 1:30 PM in the Toppino Nature Chapel Three in Key West” End Of Southard Street Off Whitehead 938 Whitehead Street Speaker Series Presents Alison Higgins Key West Sustainability Coordinator Anticipated Effect of Climate Change and Sea Level Rise on Key West ... Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 305-295-0037 305-294-0012 “A must see” fortzacharytaylor.com kwahs.org  September 20th 22nd Open Daily 8 am - Sundown; Open Daily 9:30 am - 4:30 pm 11th Annual Lower Keys Fall Migration Mania Birding & Wildlife Adventure Tours of The Fort Daily @ Noon A Tribute To Key West’s Maritime Heritage Partnership with US Fish & Wildlife National Key Deer Refuge New Exhibition Home Of Key West’s Famous Originally “manned” by a woman keeper The only frost-free Sponsored in part by Civil War Fort when it opened in 1848, the Key “Flashpoint” Designated as a National West Lighthouse is now one tropical moist forest & native Historic Landmark in of the island’s most iconic garden in the Continental 1973, this state park is attractions where you anchored by a famous can walk up 88 steps United States Civil War fort. The to the top of the light Native Plant Sale: 3rd Saturday of Each Month, 9 am noon beach is shaded for a birds-eye view of by several acres of Key West and explore Australian pine trees the belongings, Visit us at 5210 College Road on Stock Island Open 104 daily so it’s always a bit photographs and cooler than the rest of words of the lighthouse For more information and to keep up to date with all Garden Events the island. Good deep keepers who bravely water swimming, chair kept the light burning visit www.keywest.garden or call 305.296.1504 rentals, grills, restrooms through threats of war and The Key West Botanical Garden Society, Inc. is a registered 501 (c) 3 nonprofit corporation. Donations are deductible under the Internal Revenue Service Code. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLLFREE 1800HELPFLA (4357352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. The Garden is publicly owned and operated as a passive, natural resourcebased public outdoor recreational site. It is the policy of the Key West Botanical Garden Society to comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please contact Karen FrankNoll at [email protected] or 3052961504 at least and a concession stand. weather. five business days in advance for sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or materials in accessible format.

36 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 37 XPLORE of-a-kind shipwreck jewelry Alden schooner that belonged to General and artifacts from the $500 George Patton) is the real deal. He and Good Eats million dollar treasure cache of his gregarious crew will take you on any the 1622 shipwreck “Nuestra number of sails - from Sunrise and Day sails UPPER KEYS organic produce, tantalizing array of house- CIAO HOUND ITALIAN KITCHEN & BAR Senora de Atocha” which was to Sunset and Starlight sails. But for a true made desserts and over 200 hand-picked Postcard Inn @ Holiday Isle select wines. Cited as one of “Florida’s 500 MM 84, Oceanside, Islamorada, FL 33036 discovered off of Key West adventure, let him whisk you away to the ATLANTIC EDGE RESTAURANT in 1985 by the world’s most most protected and weather-friendly areas Best Places to Dine” and honored with Wine Open Su - Th 5 - 10pm: F & Sa 5 - 11pm At Cheeca Lodge famous treasure hunter, Mel of the “Backcountry” where you can visit the Spectator’s Award Of Excellence. 305-664-5300 MM 82, Oceanside Islamorada, FL 33036 Fisher. The shop also carries “Dolphin Playground,” snorkel the barrier ciaohound84.com 305-664-4651 a wide selection of authentic reef, explore shipwrecks and discover BUZZARDS ROOST Relaxed Italian Dining cheeca.com treasure coins from other wrecks secluded coral nurseries and sponge MM 106.5, Oceanside, Just Off U.S. 1 at Card Islamorada’s Italian kitchen pairs authentic Open Daily 7 am – 10 pm as well as re-creation jewelry, gardens. Custom charters, too! Sound Rd. Key Largo, FL 33037 Tuscan flavors with fresh Keys-sourced Gourmet Food & Island Romance memorabilia, apparel and 305-453-3746 ingredients and Rat Pack-era tunes. The big With stunning views of the Atlantic and both literature. SOUTHERNMOST POINT Open M-Su 11 am - 9 pm menu includes lots of appetizers, salads, brick indoor and outdoor seating, this gracious MONUMENT Terrific Waterfront Hideaway oven flatbreads and sandwiches, along with an landmark is renowned for its artfully prepared SUNSET SAIL Corner of Whitehead & South Streets Discover some of the best food around at this excellent selection of pastas, seafood and house fresh local seafood, prime steaks, locally grown KEY WEST Key West, FL 33040 intimate Keys hideaway overlooking Garden specialties. The oven-baked herb and parmesan Sunset Sail, Key West Departs Schooner Wharf 305-294-2587 Cove Marina. The fresh sauteed Lobster Rueben crusted Mahi-Mahi with crispy pancetta, rapini & Stock Island Marina Village Open 24/7 and Corny Blue Crab Cakes are truly Blue and Marsala jus is especially wonderful. Other MEL FISHER TREASURES 202 William Street A True “Kodak Moment” Ribbon worthy and you just can’t go favorites: pan sautéed Chicken Francese in 200 Greene Street Key West, F 33040 “The most photographed icon in the wrong with any of the fresh lemon-white wine wine caper sauce; and 613 Duval Street 305-587-4488; Keys” does, indeed, provide a true seafood selections or the Ravioli Lobster: butter-tossed tomatoes, Key West, FL 33040 sunsetsailkeywest.com “Kodak Moment” for virtually everyone Prime steaks. FYI: asparagus and lobster chunks in brandy-paprika 305-296-6533 Call For Sailing Schedule who visits here. The larger-than-life buoy The Champagne cream sauce. You’ll also find a full bar that melfisher.com “True Classic Sailing” commemorates the southernmost spot in the Sunday Brunch is also serves top notch wines by the glass and bottle, Open Daily 8:30 am- 5:30 pm Capt. Seth Salzmann is a gifted seaman continental U.S and stands next to a plaque outstanding. Full bar. local and imported beers and nearly a dozen The Source for Authentic Shipwreck Treasure and his spirited fleet of four authentic sailing memorializing the Cuban refugees who Major credit cards. Italian-inspired cocktails. Added bonus: A fido- Here is where you can find genuine, one- vessels (including a luxurious 1939 John drowned in their attempts to reach America. Catering available. friendly patio.

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40 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 41 Award-Winning Legendary. Keys-Style Food World class cuisine. Superb international wines.

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Boat-to-table seafood, Certified Black Angus® steaks, innovative pasta and chicken dishes all served in a casual oceanfront setting. Bring your fresh catch and we’ll cook that, too! Dinner Nightly at 5:30pm Reservations recommended 305.664.3391 Lunch Daily 11am - 4pm Dinner Nightly Su-Th 4 - 9:30pm | Fi & Sa 4-10pm 83000 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada ziggieandmaddogs.com MM 79.9 Oceanside, Islmaorada, Florida Keys 305-664-5256 | lazydaysrestaurant.com Good Eats MANGROVE MIKE’S CAFE tantalizing nigiri, sashimi, and signature sushi Open Daily 11:30am - 10pm & CATERING rolls like the “Big Kahuna” with tuna, avocado, Get Hooked On The Reel Deal 82200 Overseas Hwy Gulfside lobster salad, pineapple ginger glaze and If you’re in the mood for a really good burger, Islamorada, Fl 33036 toasted macadamia. Yum! look no further. These big, juicy, made to order 305-664-8022 hand-helds, all built with a custom blend of mangrovemikes.com PIERRE’S ground beef, are the “reel” deal. Standouts Open Daily 6am - 2pm MM 81.6 Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036 include the classic “Backyard BBQ ” burger “Award-Winning Breakfast & Lunch Joint” 305-664-3225 with American cheese, LTO, sweet pickles and Yes, there really is a "Mangrove Mike" and he's moradabay.com Applewood smoked bacon; and the “Black ’N been flipping flapjacks and serving up hearty Open Nightly for Dinner Blue,”heaped with caramelized onions, lettuce, homemade breakfasts and lunches in this funky Eclectic, Haute Cuisine Applewood smoked bacon and blue cheese. Keys "diner" since 1998. We eat here all of Nestled on the second floor of a magnificent There’s also a terrific house made Portobello the time because the food is exceptionally good plantation-style house this “Islamorada Stunner” Burger, grilled or blackened “Catch of the Day” and the portions are humungous (the Breakfast is renowned for its world-influenced, French and a Cilantro-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken Tater Tot Towers are insane!). Huge selection fusion cuisine. Everything on the menu is sandwich. Fresh fish tacos, grilled jumbo of gluten-free breakfast and lunch options, too. beautifully prepared and served in a romantic, shrimp, lots of great apps, and specialty Tiki Full catering services also available. Bring your candlelit, 19th century “Indian arcade” which & Craft cocktails make this tropical oceanside appetite! is walled with extraordinary artifacts from spot a fun place to chill. Morocco, India and Africa. You can also enjoy MIA CUCINA eating downstairs in the Green Flash lounge or SNOOK’S BAYSIDE GRAND TIKI Ciao Hound Kitchen & Bar, Islamorada At Cheeca Lodge & Spa outside on the beautiful wrap-around veranda MM 99.9, Bayside, Key Largo, FL 33037 hidden waterfront hot spot where spectacular MM 82, Oceanside, Islamorada, FL 33036 overlooking the bay. 305-453-5004 sunsets create perfect “ah-ha” moments and 305-664-4651 snooks.com mint-garnished mojitos blow you away. Winning cheeca.com REEL BURGER Open M-Su 11 am - 10 pm rave reviews on South Florida’s popular TV Open for Lunch & Dinner At Amara Cay Resort Daily Sunset Celebration/Happy Hour show, “Check Please,” the chandliered grand Outstanding Neapolitan Pizzeria 80001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33063 One Of The Keys Top Picks Tiki with its expansive 5,000 square foot Enjoy made to order, artisanal pizzas, house- 305-664-0073 If there’s anywhere that can convince you to lounging deck is also home to island luaus and made pastas and authentic Italian cooking in amaraycayresort.com hang your flip flops in the Florida Keys, it’s this and incredible nightly sunset celebrations. an eclectic, colorful space that’s perfect for family dining. Lots of fresh and flavorful items to choose from including Margherita and Funghi with Truffle Pizza, Shrimp Scampi Capellini, Heirloom Grape Tomato Caprese and other reimagined and classic Italian favorites.

MORADA BAY BEACH CAFE & BAR MM 81.6, Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036 Good Food. 305-664-3225 moradabay.com GREAT FRIENDS. Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner Innovative, Eclectic American/Caribbean Super fresh, local seafood and produce are RUFF LIFE. the stars of the show at this laid-back, outdoor RELAXED ITALIAN DINING Laid-Back Mediterranean bistro cafe which sits directly on a glorious, palm-lined beach. The food is Waterfront Island Dining & Tiki Bar innovative and eclectic but also includes a hearty selection of American favorites. Social Starters • Handcrafted Burgers/Sandwiches Big Salad Burger Bowls • Frozen Treats • Specialty Cocktails Classic Italian Dishes / Daily Cocktail & Wine Specials / Seafood NIKAI SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT Flatbreads / Sandwiches / Dog-Friendly “Pooch Patio” OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY FROM 11:30AM-10PM At Cheeca Lodge MM 82, Oceanside' Islamorada, FL 33036 Serving Dinner Daily Located at Amara Cay Resort 305-664-4651 Sunday-Thursday: 5pm to 10pm; Friday & Saturday: 5pm to 11pm 80001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada cheeca.com amaracayresort.com (305) 664-0073 Open Nightly 6 – 10 pm LOCATED AT POSTCARD INN BEACH RESORT & MARINA Ciao Hound Italian Kitchen & Bar | 84001 Overseas Highway Islamorada A Taste of the Far East This ultra cool Sushi Bar serves exceptional fresh sushi and creative Japanese-inspired fare along with a unique selection of hot and cold Sakes, boutique wines and tropical cocktails. “Must 305.664.5300 ciaohound84.com Haves: the Wahoo Tataki, Tuna Poke Bowl, and Scallop Shooters. Lots of interesting Ramen @Ciahound_Islamorada dishes, as well, along with a great selection of

44 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 45 Good Eats SQUARE GROUPER make it to the original Lower Keys location, dining in the Keys. Orchid garnished cocktails, 80.4 Overseas Hwy now’s your chance to see what everyone’s international wines, an outstanding a-la-carte Islamorada, Fl 33061 been raving about! menu and nightly specials make it one of the 786-901-5678 Keys’ top dining spots which always draws a squaregrouperbarandgrill.com ZIGGIE & MAD DOG’S colorful celebrity clientele. W - Su 11:30am - 2pm; 5 - 10pm MM 83, Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036 Closed Tu & W 305-664-3391 bite Heralded Keys Landmark Eatery Comes to ziggieandmaddogs.com MIDDLE & Islamorada Open nightly 5 - 10 pm, Fr & Sa ‘till 11 pm LOWER KEYS Oysters Rockefeller Good news for Square Grouper fans at MM Best Porterhouse Steak 22.5 on Cudjoe Key: the heralded Lower Revived in 2005 by former Miami Dolphins’ FRANK'S GRILL Keys landmark has opened a new waterfront tight end and sports broadcaster, Jim ”Mad Square Grouper MM 52, Gulfside, Town Square Mall location within the Islamorada Dog” Mandich and longtime Marathon, Fl 33050 Marina complex. The innovative business partner Randy 305-289-7772 Islamorada and eclectic menu mirrors the Kassewitz, the legendary Lunch M-Fr 10 am - 3 pm original location with a big Ziggie’s Crab Shack Dinner M - Sa 5 - 9 pm. offering of fresh seafood, is now sleek and onsidered to be one of Highly Acclaimed Old-World Italian sandwiches, salads and sophisticated steak, Frank Farello’s highly acclaimed trattoria the Keys’ Top “Must Visit” prime steaks, as well chops and seafood embraces his family's Old World Italian a fantastic wine list. restaurant that feels restaurants, Square Grouper recipes but is also highly regarded for C Local favorites include more like Tommy Bar & Grill has a reputation for the excellent American and Classic the Ahi Tuna Egg Rolls, Bahama than Ernest preparations. You’ll find over a dozen innovative local seafood preparations, Flash Fried Conch, Hemingway. The handcrafted pasta dishes, along with homemade Smoked Fish current, and now house-made desserts, eclectic boutique some great signature favorites including Dip and lots of signature famous incarnation is Snapper Francaise, Veal Piccata, Chicken wines and unusual craft beer. Land and Sea dishes. If you better than ever and has Ziggie & Mad Dog's Marsala, Steak Roma and Shrimp Scampi. Chef/owner Lynn Bell never ceases haven’t had an opportunity to Islamorada become THE place for fine Beer and wine. to amaze us with all of her fabulous specials.

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INGREDIENTS PREPARATION FOR ROCKEFELLER MIXTURE 6 Large Shucked Oysters Heat oil over medium heat, add shallots and cook until translucent. Deglaze with chablis. Reduce until 50% of liquid remains in saucepan. Add spinach, heavy cream 2 Large Minced Shallots and key lime juice. Cook lightly until spinach is wilted and soft. Use immersion 2 Tbsp Olive Oil blender to combine ingredients. Mix until smooth and vibrant green. Add parmesan 2 Cups Chablis White Wine cheese and 1/2 cup of the Panko bread crumbs to thicken mixture and form a light 2 Cups Heavy Cream paste. Add salt & pepper to taste.

1 Lb Fresh Spinach PREPARATION FOR BREADCRUMB TOPPING 1 Cup Key Lime Juice Toss remaining Panko crumbs with melted butter, granulated garlic and salt and pepper. Combine well. 1 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 1-1/2 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs SERVING INSTRUCTIONS An Islamorada landmark since 1947 Nestled in Downtown Islamorada 2 Tbsp Salt & Pepper Pre-heat oven to 350º. Place the six oysters on the half shell onto an oiled sheet tray. Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Sushi & Island Cuisine Meet Wood-Fire Grill Top each oyster with two tablespoons of Rockefeller mix. Place in 350º oven and 2 Tbsp Granulated Garlic Offsite Catering Available Offsite Catering is Available cook for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and add one tablespoon of breadcrumb 1/2 Cup Melted Butter topping to each oyster. Broil for 90 seconds until a golden brown crust forms on the The Turtle Rests on Monday Open Monday-Saturday 6 Lemon Wedges top of each oyster. Plate oysters and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy! Tuesday thru Sunday 5pm to Close 7am to Close MM 81.7 Oceanside You can enjoy this recipe along with lots of other scrumptious dishes at Square Grouper’s new MM 81.2 Oceanside 305.664.5556 305.664.2006 www.KaiyoGrill.com waterfront location at MM 80.4, Bayside in Islamorada (786-901-5678) and at the original location www.GreenTurtleInn.com at MM 22.5 on Cudjoe Key (305-745-880); squaregrouperbarandgrill.com. 46 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West SUMMER 2019 47 Good Eats KEY COLONY INN PORKY’S BAYSIDE splashed with apple green and mandarin MM 53.5, 700 West Ocean Dr. MM 47.5, Gulfside, Marathon, FL 33050 orange walls, set the stage for wonderful Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 305-289-2065 dishes like the Yellowfin Tuna and 305-743-0100 porkysbaysidebbq.com Avocado Eggrolls, Flash Fried Conch, kcinn.com Open M-Su, 7 am - 10 pm Seafood Pasta with key lime butter Open Daily for lunch & dinner Daily Happy Hour 3 - 6 pm sauce and other heavenly delights. Award-Winning Local Favorite Real Deal BBQ On The Waterfront New upstairs cocktail lounge, tapas The big “Cheers” type bar, with its old time An old Keys lsland vibe, “real deal” house- and raw bar open ‘till midnight. country club atmosphere, is a favorite locals’ smoked BBQ & fresh local seafood are the hangout. Chef/Owner Sergei Proudnik’s hallmark of this funky open-air waterfront diverse menu includes 75 Italian, fresh hangout that always draws a big local crowd. KEY WEST seafood and Continental specialties. The There are terrific nightly specials along with AMBROSIA BISTRO 245 weekend Prime Rib Special always draws homemade desserts, a great daily Happy Margaritaville Resort & Marina a big crowd. A popular spot for weddings Hour & live entertainment. You can even rent 1401 Simonton S., Key West, FL 33040 305-293-0304 245 Front St., Key West, FL 33040 and special events. Full bar. Daily Happy a jet-ski or book an eco tour here. Pet friendly, 305-294-4000 Hour. Live entertainment. Exceptional Sunday too! ambrosiasushi.com Dinner M - Su 6 -10 pm; margaritaville Brunch in-season. keywestresort.com SQUARE GROUPER BAR & GRILL Lunch M - Sa 11:30 am - 2 pm Open M-Su 7 am-10 pm LIGHTHOUSE GRILL MM 22.5, Oceanside, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042 Key West’s Best Sushi A dramatic sculptured waterfall and ultra cool Best Sunday Brunch Faro Blanco Hyatt Resort 305-745-8880 Bistro 245’s top culinary team creates 1996 Overseas Hyw, Marathon, FL 33050 squaregrouperbarandgrill.com sake bar provide a stunning backdrop for this island hot spot where authentic, artfully-crafted exceptional Caribbean cuisine on Key West’s 305-743-9018 Open M-Su through April scenic harbor front. You can enjoy breakfast, faroblancoresort.com Lunch 11 am - 2:30 pm; Dinner 5 - 10 pm plates take center stage. Chef/Owner Masa rocks the house with his premium blue fin tuna lunch or dinner comfortably indoors or dine Open M-Th 10 am - 11 pm; Cocktail Lounge 4:20 - Midnight casually outside on Margaritaville's Sunset Su 11 am - 11 pm; F & Sa 11 - 1 am A Keys Top Pick creations, signature rolls, sushi, and sashimi while the kitchen serves up excellent Japanese Pier which comes alive each evening with Outstanding Food & Views A well executed, inventive menu makes this entertainment by the famous sunset performers. Breathtaking views, gorgeous sunsets & unassuming roadside spot one of the Keys’ specialties. Top it off with an eclectic selection of artisan sake and imaginative “sake-tinis.” Award- winning Sunday Brunch from 10 am - 2 an eclectic menu of fresh seafood, local top picks. Two cozy dining rooms, deliciously pm Full bar. Major credit cards. favorites and inspired daily specials, make this unique waterfront restaurant and tranquil veranda bar a great respite for a casual lunch, generous cocktails or romantic dinner. Located at Marathon’s newly revitalized landmark, the Faro Blanco Resort, the Lighthouse Grill raises the bar for great dining in the Middle Keys.

MY NEW JOINT At The Square Grouper MM 22.5 Oceanside, Cudjoe Key 33042 h i p y ty 305-745-8880 mynewjoint420lounge.com M-Sa 4:20 - Midnight, Happy Hour 4:20 - 6:30 pm offering $6 cocktails Because Two Joints Are Better Than One! Located upstairs from the Square Grouper, this swanky bar and lounge is a hip spot to kick back with your favorite libation and indulge in an innovative tapas menu, fabulous raw bar, cheese and chocolate fondues and yummy desserts. You’ll also find one of the best specialty hand-crafted cocktail menus in the Keys, along with a unique tap system with 15 different draft beers plus a whopping 150 canned and bottled beers. Lots of interesting wines, too, and all of them are available by the glass or by the bottle. A great place to bring your buds!

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CAFE SOLE 1029 Southard St., Key West, FL 33040 305-294-0230 cafesole.com Open Nightly 5-10 pm Innovative, Award-Winning Menu You’ll think you’ve stumbled off the sidewalk and into Provence when you step inside Cafe Sole and catch the scents of fresh herbs and sauteing garlic. Chef/Owner, John Correa is a master of seafood & French sauces and his food is a whoop of earthy, sun-drenched flavor. Must-Trys: the Conch Carpaccio and Hog Fish Snapper. Groups and wedding parties welcome. Wine and beer.

CHUG CANTINA At 24 North Hotel LATITUDES BISTRO Join us for our famous waterfront 3820 N Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040 AT SUNSET KEY Sunday Brunch featuring an array 305-320-0940 245 of your favorite cuisine. gateshotelkeywest.com Enjoy flavorful island cuisine and Open Daily 8am – 8pm gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico 245 FRONT ST 305.292.4320 HOURS: 10AM-2PM Lively Poolside Bar & Cafe 245 FRONT ST while dining in casual elegance. 305.292.5394 OPENTABLE.COM RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED Unwind with some tacos and beer at this OPENTABLE.COM Advance reservations required. casual, convivial bar and cafe that serves Free parking while dining - Board the private launch at Slip 29, breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the please present parking ticket Margaritaville Resort & Marina. to server for validation gorgeous pool at the hip 24 North Hotel. FYI: The Ropa Vieja is especially good here.

THE GRILL At Hilton Garden Inn 3850 N Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040 305-320-0920 Breakfast: M – F 6am – 10am Sa & Su 7am – 11am Bar: 4pm – 12am Dinner: 5pm – 10pm Casual American Fare Located in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn, this casual eatery boasts a big breakfast buffet plus several a la carte specialty items, as well as casual dinner fare with a good selection of beef, fish and chicken dishes. Full bar. SIP ‘N SAVOR LATE NIGHT LATITUDES AT SUNSET KEY TAPAS MENU & 245 Front St., Key West, FL 33040 2 FOR 1 HAPPY HOUR 305-292-5394 Nightly Theater Kitchen OFFERED sunsetkeycottages.com Watch our award-winning chefs work their magic 9-11PM Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner Stunning Beachfront Restaurant Entertainment - Nightly 5 to 9 pm Within minutes, the free boat launch at The Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina transports you to this spectacular restaurant on the island of Sunset Key. Enjoy outstanding 2 for 1 Happy Hour Enjoy your choice of over island cuisine in the ultra luxe indoor dining Daily 5 to 7 pm 25 different wines by the glass room overlooking the Gulf of Mexico or outside in the sand surrounded by flickering tiki torches. Reservations required. Major credit cards. Present ticket while dining for free parking. www.TavernNTown.com | Reservations: 305.296.8100 Join Us On Facebook For Our Daily Specials: facebook.com/TavernNTown

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