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Tallahassee, Nov 29 as local and state health departments after using the bathroom, changing • Travelers to countries where across the country have worked closely diapers, and before preparing or eating hepatitis A is common The Florida Department of Health with the Centers for Disease Control food—plays an important role in pre- • People with chronic or long- (department) today issued a health advi- and Prevention (CDC) to respond to venting the spread of hepatitis A. term liver disease, including sory to inform the public of an increase similar outbreaks since March 2017. People who should be vaccinated hepatitis B or hepatitis C in hepatitis A cases in Florida and out- Hepatitis A infection is a vac- for hepatitis A include: • People with clotting-factor breaks reported across the country. The cine-preventable illness. The primary • All children at age 1 year disorders advisory reemphasized the importance mode of hepatitis A virus transmission • People who are experiencing • Family and caregivers of of the hepatitis A vaccination. in the United States is typically per- homelessness adoptees from countries where Since January 2018, 385 cases of son-to-person through the fecal-oral • Users of recreational drugs, hepatitis A is common hepatitis A virus infection have been route. The best way to prevent hepa- whether injected or not Health care providers are reminded to reported in Florida. This is more than titis A infection is through vaccination • Men who have sexual encoun- immediately report all cases of hepatitis A three times the previous five-year av- with the hepatitis A vaccine. Addition- ters with other men to their local county health department to erage of 126 cases. Florida’s cases are ally, practicing good hand hygiene— • People with direct contact with ensure a prompt public health response to beginning to mirror national trends including thoroughly washing hands others who have hepatitis A prevent disease among close contacts. n

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“Minimal” damage to waterfront park from powerboat races

BY PRU SOWERS newly-sodded fields. But Scholl said he to operate next year’s powerboat races offers from other Florida cities to host KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER had visited the area four times during that will ensure the event operator is the event after the Monroe County the races, which stretched from Nov. responsible for repairing any landscape Tourist Development Council cut its Concerns that 4-11, including walking the entire damage. In addition, Commissioner contribution to the Key West event the recent powerboat park after the event closed, and found Jimmy Weekley said he had received from $120,000 to $100,000. Worried race staging areas in nothing amiss. complaints that all of the handicapped about losing the popular race, which Truman Waterfront “I can tell you from my own person- parking spots in the park were blocked Carbonell estimates brings millions Park damaged grass and al observation and from [city] public by boat race equipment. He asked that of dollars into Key West, city commis- other landscaping were downplayed works [department] there was very language prohibiting this also be put sioners at the time quickly drew up a recently when Key West City Manager minimal damage that was done to any in the new RFP. five-year, no-bid contract for SBI. That Jim Scholl said his inspection showed of the grass areas and landscaping,” The five-year contact with Super contract expires in early 2019, prior to minimal damage. Scholl told city commissioners at their Boat International Productions (SBI) next year’s races. There had been some complaints meeting on Nov. 20. “It’s fine. It will to promote and manage the power- Earlier this year, a potential com- from residents during the eight-day be just fine.” boat race event expires at the end of petitor, World Powerboat Foundation, race event that heavy boat trailers and That allayed commissioner concerns the year and will be put out to bid. tried to lock up the event, offering to other equipment in the “race village” but they asked Scholl to put crys- SBI owner John Carbonell told city located inside the park had torn up the tal-clear language in the new contract officials in 2013 he was considering XX Continued on page 4

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3 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 d e c e m b e r 6 - 12, 2 0 1 8 FLORIDA KEYS Published Weekly Vol. 8 No. 49 Entrance to Lower Keys Medical PUBLISHER/EDITOR Guy deBoer Center Temporarily Relocated NEWS WRITERS Pru Sowers Key West, Nov 29 of our employees are ready to assist anyone entering Terry Schmida the hospital with directions and escort to the appropri- PHOTOGRAPHERS Lower Keys Medical Center has invested in ate department,” said David Clay, CEO of Lower Keys Larry E. Blackburn, Ralph De Palma renovation and construction projects to enhance Medical Center. Security officers or volunteers will access, convenience and safety for patients and vis- also be available at a desk near the temporary entrance. DESIGN itors. As part of those projects, the main entrance In addition to the hospital project, the main Nand K. Pandey, [email protected] and lobby will be redesigned. driveway and entrance to the hospital parking lot From November 28th to mid-January, the main en- will be closed, beginning Monday, December 3rd PIXEL WRANGLER trance to the hospital will be temporarily closed while through Thursday, December 6th, due to the Flor- JT Thompson the entrance vestibule is expanded. Patients and visitors ida Keys Aqueduct Authority waterline project. Ve- are asked to enter through the cafeteria patio doorway hicles coming from lower College Road can enter CONTRIBUTORS to the right of the main entrance between 6:30 AM the hospital parking lot by the entrance driveway Jeff Johnson & and 7 PM. The emergency room entrance was reno- between the hospital and Key West Health and Paula Forman Short Answers vated earlier in the year and will not be affected. Rehabilitation. From upper College Road, vehicles Ian Brockway “We apologize for any temporary inconvenience to can enter the main parking lot through the Emer- Tropic Sprockets our patients and visitors as we improve our facility. All gency Room driveway. n Tammy Fox-Royer Florida Keys SPCA Sylvia Bogart “Minimal” damage... Astrologically Yours XX Continued from page 3 Joanna Brady Reviewer explore the possibility of creating a powerboat mu- privileges” for his over nine years of service. After INTERN seum in the historic diesel plant in Bahama Village. a standing ovation, Cates said he was proud of the Divya Navani But the proposal also included language that would city “as it continues on with its progress.” have given the Foundation “the rights to sanction “You know how much the city means to me so it ADVERTISING and produce the Key West Powerboat Races in the will be an honor to continue promoting the city of RESTAURANT GUIDE & KONK KOUPONS 305.296.1630 future.” City commissioners quickly vetoed the idea. Key West everywhere I go,” he said. Another issue the powerboat contract talks One of the things Cates may be bragging about Advertising Deadline Every Friday might include is the city’s contribution to event in the future is the just-announced designation PRINT-READY advertising materials due by expenses, including police, fire and public works. of the new city hall as a platinum-level LEED, or Friday every week for next issue of KONK Life. Ad Dimensions The current contract states that SBI will contribute Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Horizontal and Vertical: a maximum of $35,000 to those costs, which have building, using less energy and water and reduc- Full, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8 page, bizcard run as high as $60,000. The city has paid for costs ing greenhouse emissions. Solar panels and other Ad Submissions in excess of $35,000. resource-efficient features were included in the re- JPG, TIFF, PDF — digital formats only Send to [email protected] Scholl said the contract for all special events design of the former elementary school building, on city-owned property include a provision about making it one of only three city halls in the country CIRCULATION damage. For large special events like the powerboat to received the platinum LEED designation. Kavon Desilus ASSISTANT races and Fantasy Fest, there is language in the con- “LEED certification identifies Key West City Hall Ben Neff ASSISTANT tract specific to that occasion, he said. as a showcase example of sustainability,” said Mahesh KONK Life is published weekly by KONK “Any special event, we want the condition of the Ramanujam in a letter notifying Scholl of the des- Communications Network in Key West, Fla. city to be what it was before an event happened,” ignation. Ramanujam is the president and CEO of Editorial materials may not be reproduced Scholl said. the U.S. Green Building Council and Green Business without written permission from the network. In other commission business at its Nov. 20 Certification, Inc., which issues the designation. KONK Communications Network meeting, outgoing mayor Craig Cates was honored In addition to being environmentally-friendly, (305) 296-1630 • Key West, Florida with a plaque and resolution naming him “May- many of the features are expected to lower energy www.konklife.com or Emeritus,” giving him unspecified “rights and costs in the historic building. n 4 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 FLORIDA KEYS “Debbie Mucarsel Powell to visit Key West”

Key West, Nov 29

Please join the Florida Keys Democrats in welcoming our new Congresswoman repre- senting District 26, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell at the Blue Room, 1128 Simonton Street on De- cember 15th from 10 a.m. until Noon. Con- gresswoman Mucarsel-Powell will be in Key West to meet with constituents and enjoy cof- fee and pastries. The event is free to attend and open to the public. For more information on the event please contact Bert Sise at (305) 747-4569 or visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook. com/events/771248023237587/ n

5 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 FLORIDA KEYS Tropical Steel Pan Sounds Resonate at KWHS

BY SOPHIA WARDLOW AND EMILY missed, “Friday, December 7th, we’re RUSSELL performing at the Customs House KONK LIFE STUDENT WRITERS downtown, and the next week on De- cember 12th and 13th, we are going Key West High School (KWHS) to be performing right here [at the has many different activities for stu- school] for our own holiday concerts.” dents, one of which is the steel pan band, The 5:30 p.m. concert at the Customs taught by Michael Truhan, a high school House, located at 281 Front Street, band director for 14 years, including will be open to the public. One of Tru- nine at KWHS where he learned how to han’s steel drum students, Eric Barter, work with the steel drum. says, “You should attend to get in the This year, the band has already spirit of Christmas and the holidays. performed for the entertainment of It’s a joy, and it’s amazing for all the students and staff during lunch time, time we’ve put into it, and it’s really a and they also played at Sunset Key on beautiful performance.” December 1 to kick of the holiday sea- Something else the steel pan band son in true island style. Truhan states is working on is raising money for that there will be some upcoming hol- more instruments. Truhan explains iday performances that should not be that these instruments cost upwards Living the HEATHER FENTON works at IV’s In Kyra Bruein (left) and Max McMonigle (right) play the steel pan in Mr. The Keys. Michael Truhan’s class at Key West High School. of $5,000 to $6,000, “You’ve got lead about what makes a song a song.” She arrived in players on a tenor pan. You’ve got the Barter explains why he decided to take Key West in May 2017, coming seconds which are on a double tenor. the class, “My sister did steel pan last year as a contract travel You’ve got a group which is called the and told me how much I would enjoy it. nurse. She decided cello, which is a set of triple pans.” I had played steel pan a few years back to stay through While the beautiful music these in- but didn’t know if I would still enjoy it, “Irma” and after struments create is priceless, the cost but with Mr. Truhan’s help, I learned my that was told by of all these steel pans does add up. first song within a few days.” many friends, In addition to creating priceless, Many students choose steel pan as “you can’t leave now!” one-of-a-kind tropical melodies, the a class out of other electives offered steel pan class also offers valuable op- because even though steel pan is one She loves her portunities for students to be creative of the more skill-focused electives at co-workers and trips and learn about the details of music. KWHS, with practice and hard work, to sandbars on her Truhan notes that it helps students creating the tropical sounds of a steel days off. She is “understand music, all of its funda- drum is a fitting activity for island stu- delighted to be mentals, which we call theories,” and dents to master. living the KONK LIFE adds that it helps students also “under- For more information about perfor- in paradise!” stand rhythms, scales, cords, harmon- mances, or to donate, call the school at ic structure…” Basically, “everything 305-293-1549. n

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Key West, Nov 29 Hamilton, who served in Normandy, North- ern France, Rhineland and Central Europe The Monroe County Veterans Affairs during World War II, will soon celebrate his Department recently presented World War II 103rd birthday. Army veteran Jack Hamilton with a monetary It is an honor whenever we can help our donation to help with the purchase of special orthotic shoes. veterans, especially those veterans of “The Greatest Generation,” said James Carey, Ex- This donation is in coordination with Abe (L-R). Jack Hamilton, WWII veteran, and James Carey, Conn, Commander of the Veterans of Foreign ecutive Administrator of MonroeCounty Vet- Executive Administrator of Monroe County Veterans Wars Post 3911 in Key West. erans Affairs. n Affairs

8 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 FLORIDA KEYS Lights, Camera, Christmas!

The Music Room proud- ly presents its annual holiday con- cert-”Lights, Camera, Christmas!”- a celebration of songs from our favorite holiday movies. Come listen to our community’s finest young musicians sing and per- December 7-9, 2018 form piano, flute, horns, and guitar - accompanied by local artists Skipper Kripitz & Joe Dallas. Join us for an 2018 - 4:00pm. FREE for the com- afternoon of musical delight as we munity! welcome in the holiday season! Please call 305-304-6960 or visit St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 keywestmusicroom.com for more in-

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 9 Vern & Tommy’s Paint & Body www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 FLORIDA KEYS Holiday Historic Inn Health Department to Tours 2018 Offer Share Community Health Romantic Enchantment Assessment Findings

The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservancy at 1316 Duval Street is one of the enchanting locations that will be visited and explored by revelers during the Friday, December 7, 2018 Holiday Historic Inn Tour. Bob Eadie, Administrator for the Florida Department of Health, speaks (Photo courtesy KeyWestHolidayFest.com) with Florida Keys stakeholders at the Double Tree Grand Key Resort during the Local Public Health Assessment, the first of four assessments Key West, Nov 28 ery, Old Town Manor, Wicker Guest- of the MAPP Process. This meeting was held October 31. house, The Mermaid & The Alligator, During two nchanted Friday eve- Suite Dreams Inn, and Santa Maria Key West, Nov 30 place on Thursday, December 13 from nings, December 7 and 14, the annu- Suites Resort. 9am to 12pm at the Harvey Govern- al Holiday Historic Inn Tours offer an Advance tickets are recommended The Florida Department of ment Center, 1200 Truman Ave, 2nd opportunity for locals and visitors alike and can be purchased by calling the Health in Monroe County invites resi- Floor, Key West, FL 33040. The de- to immerse in the unique architecture Lodging Association at 305-296- dents to attend a public meeting where- partment conducted four assessments and history of some of Key West’s most 4959 or at keystix.com. They will be by the findings of the county’s compre- as part a community-driven strategic charming inns while making merry available for pick-up after 5:00pm at hensive community health assessments planning process for improving com- with tasty holiday treats and libation each evening’s first tour location – will be shared. The meeting will take munity health – known as MAPP. n samplings. From 6:00pm to 8:00pm The Gardens Hotel on the 7th and revelers may avail themselves of free the Hemingway Rum Company Dis- trolley transportation or use their own tillery on the 14th. If not sold out in Perez named Driver of the Year bikes, trikes and motorized vehicles to advance, tickets will also be available Key West, Nov 28 travel to the various properties, enjoy for walk-up guests the night of each self-guided tours, and delight in the is- tour at the first destination only. lex Perez has been named Key land’s warm tropical holiday ambience. Presented by First State Bank, His- A Participating December 7 destina- toric Tours of America, Margaritaville West Transit Driver of the Year. He tions are The Gardens Hotel, Island Key West Resort & Marina, Ocean Key started with the City when the Duval City House Hotel, Amsterdam’s Cur- Resort, The Lodging Association of the Loop started and has been driving it ry Mansion Inn, The Weather Station Florida Keys & Key West, and the Mon- ever since. Inn, and Key West Butterfly and Na- roe County Tourist Development Coun- “Alex’s helpful and friendly attitude ture Conservatory. cil. For more information, contact the has contributed to making the Duval December 14 destinations are Lodging Association at 305-296-4959 Loop such a great success,” said Tran- Hemingway Rum Company Distill- or visit KeyWestHolidayFest.com. n sit Director Rod Delostrinos. n 10 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 UPPER KEYS A Plastic Ocean Screening December 13 in Key Largo

Key Largo, Nov 28 When: Thursday, December 13, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Monroe County Extension Of- Where: Murray E. Nelson Govern- fice will screen the documentary, A Plastic ment Center, 102050 Overseas High- Ocean, which was directed by Craig Lee- way, Key Largo son and documents the numerous impacts More information: Call the Universi- of plastics on our ocean and human life. ty of Florida IFAS Monroe County Ex- The film explores the alarming truth about tension Service at 305-292-4501. The plastic pollution and looks towards solu- Monroe County Extension Service’s tions. And, following the film, a panel will main office is located at 1100 Simon- discuss green solutions in the Florida Keys. ton Street, Suite 2-260, Key West, FL. The screening and panel discussion is For more information about the Ex- free and open to the public. The screening tension Service, call 305-292-4501; also is in partnership with NOAA, the Flor- email [email protected] or visit the ida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, REEF Monroe County Extension website Environmental Education Foundation, at http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ Reef Relief and the Surfrider Foundation. extensionservices. n

11 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 UPPER KEYS First State Bank Powers Career Day at the Races

Key West, Nov 29 For over 10 years, First State Bank “First State Bank is honored to them to pursue a career in an industry has sponsored lunch during the Career help provide local Marine Technolo- that could keep or bring them back to First State Bank partnered Day event for marine propulsion stu- gy students with this immersive, re- our Florida Keys community.” with Super Boat International to dents from local high schools onsite to al-world experience,” said Kurt Lew- Students attended a race team meet- provide Coral Shores High School experience marine technology in-ac- in, Senior Vice President and Senior ing, spoke with the team members students with an exciting “Career tion at their annual Powerboat “Career Lending Officer. “We look forward about their careers, watched the races, Day” outing. Day” on opening day. to this event each year and encourage and enjoyed lunch. n Newly Certified Helmet Fitters available at John Pennekamp State Park

Key Largo, Nov 30

Volunteers and staff members The training, which took place on of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State November 28 in the Visitor Center at Park in Key Largo gather for a group John Pennekamp State Park, allows photo after receiving their certifica- certified helmet fitters to receive free tion for helmet fitting. helmets from the Florida Pedestrian The training was facilitated by Bicycle Resource Center, funded by Park Services Specialist, Elena Mura- the FDOT for distribution to the com- tori, and co-taught by Alison Kerr of munity at no cost. L-R, Front Row: Serena Meyer, Lindsey Crews, Laurie Brooks, Mary Le- mak, Laura Hartner; Middle Row: Rebecca Claytor, Brenda Jarvis, Wendy the Florida Department of Health in For more information about the Hammer, James Royster; Back Row: Tamar Brown, Ronnie Dykes, Elena Monroe County. program, call 305-676-3820. n Muratori. (Photo by Alison Kerr) 12 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 WHAT'S HAPPENING Key West Theater - Upcoming Shows

December 7th - Paula Poundstone for the second annual “Eaton Street critically acclaimed one-man show, Joe Booe and Tim Curtis and is sched- (comedy) at the Key West Theater Christmas Stroll” on December 9th. “A John Waters Christmas”. This rap- uled for release in January 2019. The – Show 8pm/Doors 7pm During this new holiday tradition on id-fire “trigger warning” for holiday album is a culmination of Booe & Eaton Street each venue will host a traditionalists asks the ques-tions, “Is Curtis’s songs that they always seem to With smart, observational short Christmas-themed performance Prancer the only gay reindeer?”, “Has find time to create together. Curtis has humor and a legendary spontaneous with caroling as you walk from presen- Santa ever been nude?”, and, most im- released three music videos from the interaction with the crowd, Pau- tation to presentation. portantly, “Should you disrupt living album this year that you can view on la Poundstone is one of our coun- December 15th – Christmas crèche celebrations this year in the his Youtube channel. Come on out for try’s pre-eminent comedians. She Rocks! – Show 8pm/Doors 7pm name of political action?” the release of this special album at the improvises with a crowd like a Jazz This won’t be your av- JJ Grey & Mofro-De- Key West Theater in the exclusive Back musician, swinging in unexpected erage Christmas concert. cember 29th-Key West Stage Listening Room! directions without a plan, without a Get ready for an evening Amphitheater at Tru- January 6th – The Sunday Ramble net. There’s a disarming ease in her of rocking out to your fa- man Waterfront Concert Series craft, an immediate sense that she’s vorite Christmas classics From the days of play- The Sunday Ramble Concert Se- so quick on her feet you need never as well as some unexpect- ing greasy local juke joints ries returns for a 4th season with the worry about the possibility of some- ed surprises... The Christmas Rocks! to headlining major fes- Ramble Band performing original thing going wrong. Paula was the band will include: Andy Westcott, Jeff tivals, JJ Grey remains an unfettered, music and showcasing popular and first woman, in its then 73rd year, Clark, Randy Morrow, Megan Clay, bliss-ful performer, singing with a up and coming singer-songwriters to perform standup comedy at the Bubba Lownotes, Kenny Fradley, Joe blue-collared spirit over the bone-deep from the Florida Keys and beyond. White House Correspondents’ Din- Tripp, & Destiny Montgomery fea- grooves of his compositions. His pres- This evening’s special guests in- ner. A star of several HBO specials turing special guests Bill Hoebee & ence be-fore an audience is something clude Bill Blue, Tim Carter, Michael – her 2nd special, Paula Poundstone Zack Seemiller. startling and immediate, at times a McAdam and Shastina Chiles along Goes to Harvard marked the first December 16th - A John Waters funk rave-up, other times a sort of with Ramble band members Eric-son time that elite university allowed its Christmas Show at the Key West mass-absolution for the mortal weak- Holt, Claire Finley, Randy Morrow, Theater –Show 8pm/Doors 7pm name to be used in the title of a tele- nesses that make him and his audience Robyn Whitehead, Michelle Dravis Like a damaged St. Nick for the vision show. Paula also starred in her human. When you see JJ Grey and his and Rick Fusco. own series on HBO and ABC, The Christmas corrupted, John Waters – band Mofro live—and you truly, abso- January 10th - The Wailers - Show Paula Poundstone Show. legendary filmmaker raconteur and lutely must—the man is fearless. 8pm/Doors 7pm December 9th – The Second Annu- author of bestselling books, Carsick, January 4th – Tim Marshall Curtis Al- The legendary Wailers band is car- al Eaton Street Christmas Stroll Role Models and Make Trouble – bum Release Party in the Back Stage rying its revolutionary sound and Key West Theater, The Studios hitchhikes into town with a bag full Listening Room at the Key West message to faithful fans around the of Key West, St. Paul’s Episcopal of sticks and stones for the devoted Theater - Show 8pm/Doors 7pm world. Steered by famed bassist and Church, Tropic Cinema, and the Key and the damned, spreading Yuletide A new collaborative album has been West United Methodist Church unite profanity and perverted piety with his produced by the lyricists & vocalists XX Continued on page 21

13 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 WHAT'S HAPPENING Schooner Wharf Bar 202 Williams St., (305) 292-3302 SchoonerWharf.com n Thursday 12/06 Michael McCloud Monday 12/10 Noon - 5:00 pm RAVEN COOPER noon - 5pm

Black & Skabuddah 6:30 - 11:00 pm Acoustic classic rock and current favorites with an edge

Tuesday 12/11 Michael McCloud & Friends Gary Hempsey Noon - 5:00 pm Noon - 5 pm. Stalwart Key West troubadour Classic acoustic Rock with a twist. Michael McCloud delivers humorous repartée and original songs that Tom Taylor exemplify life at this tropical latitude. 6:30 - 11:00 pm Generation X, new covers to favorite Cool Duo with Sam oldies from the ‘60s Ramos & Chris Case 6:30 - 11:00 pm Motown, Detroit funk, classic rock, reggae and of course, all your island favorites.

Friday 12/07 Michael McCloud & Friends the Soul of Key West Noon - 5:00 pm Wednesday 12/12 Happy Dog RAVEN COOPER 6:30 pm - Midnight 6:30 - 11:00 pm The Grateful Dead, Talking Heads, Melodic mix of country, blues, pop Little Feet, Pink Floyd and Bob Dylan favorites, originals and more. Humorous to Bob Marley. audience interaction!

Saturday 12/08 Michael McCloud & Friends Ralph De Palma Photography| 2018 Calendar Noon - 5:00 pm

Happy Dog 6:30 pm - Midnight Jeff Clark Noon - 5:00 pm Sunday 12/09 Soul, pop, funk, reggae and some Michael McCloud & Friends classic acoustic strumming are his Noon - 5:00 pm fortes

Island Time Duo 9 pm - 1 am Wednesdays 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm thru Sundays Annual Tree Trimming and Toy Drive Magician Frank Everhart, Jr. - Up close and personal magic in the Sail Steel pan sounds of island hits, beach Loft at Schooner Wharf. music and oldies.

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Friday 12/07 Scott Kirby 5pm Caffeine Carl and Friends 9:00pm

Saturday 12/08 Scott Kirby 5pm Caffeine Carl and Friends 9:00pm

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Wednesday 12/12 than no breath at all The Desberardos 5pm Three live acts from 1 p.m. until 2 a.m. Ryan and The Fury Jam 9pm Full menu! Fresh seafood, sandwiches Hog’s Breath Saloon & classic island favorites. 400 Front St., (305) 296-4222 World famous t-shirts and merchandise. hogsbreath.com n Private party and special events room. Joel Nelson Visit us at hogsbreath.com December 6 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hog's Breath (305) 296-4222 December 11 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cliff Cody December 12 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 400 Front St. | Key West

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Joel Nelson Dan Harvey Dan Harvey Dan Harvey Cliff Cody Joel Nelson Joel Nelson Cliff Cody (12- 4pm) (4:30- 8:30 pm) (4:30- 8:30 pm) (4:30- 8:30 pm) (4:30- 8:30 pm) (12- 4pm) (12- 4pm) December 10 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm December 11 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm Dan Harvey The Coal Men Kenny & Cuda The Coal Men Dan Harvey Cliff Cody Cliff Cody (4:30- 8:30 pm) (9- 5pm) (12- 4pm) (9- 5pm) Band (4:30- 8:30 pm) (4:30- 8:30 pm) December 12 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm (9pm - 1am) The Coal Men Kenny & Cuda The Coal Men Dan Harvey Dan Harvey Dan Harvey Dan Harvey Band (9- 5pm) (12- 4pm) (9- 5pm) - (4:30- 8:30 pm) Band Band December 10 @ 9:00 pm - 1:00 am (9pm - 1am) (9pm - 1am) The Coal Men ---- Dan Harvey Dan Harvey December 11 @ 9:00 pm - 1:00 am (9- 5pm) December 12 @ 9:00 pm - 1:00 am Hog's Breath (4:30- 8:30 pm) (4:30- 8:30 pm) Joel Nelson 15 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 T R O P I C S P R O C K E T S I A N B R O C K W A Y

with a teen boy (Barry Keoghan). Af- ter several meetings, the boy tells the doctor that he is responsible for the death of the boy’s father and that his entire family will get sick and die if the doctor does not kill one of his kids (or his wife) as a sacrifice. The doctor obviously thinks he’s joking until his son can’t move. Yorgos What follows is a horrible scenario of guilt and in-fighting between the Lanthimos: The family, wondering just who will be sacrificed. Power of the “The Lobster” is the most fanciful of the director’s projects to date, yet it Unexplained still has a very dark edge. A newly single man (Colin Far- Being a lover of Kafka and Ita- has an upcoming period drama out about Queen Anne and Sarah Chur- rell) is brought to a hotel and told lo Calvino, I am newly interested in entitled, “The Favourite” which just chill. If his past films are any indi- that he has 45 days to find a mate or the films of Yorgos Lanthimos who won the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes, cation, few directors are so bold, else he will be turned into an animal thoughtful or so unsettling. of his choice. His first notable film was “Dog- Sex is forbidden, but masturbatory tooth” (2009), which focused on a stimulation by the hotel maid is a rule. family run like a cult. The five family Meanwhile single people hide in the members live by their own language, forest and are relentlessly hunted. they act violently, only watch old vid- In Lanthimos’s work, seemingly ir- eos and are only allowed to leave if rational or eerie events unfold natu- their teeth fall out. Most striking is rally as in a dream. People frequently the plane that flies overhead almost become naked or fight visciously with- constantly. The family is taught that out warning. Dialogue is often spo- if they are lucky, they will catch the ken without feeling or intonation and plane one day, for it is a toy. Some- circumstances occur with little prior times the father beats his family, cause or effect. sometimes he spoils them. Events While Yorgos Lanthimos is off- happen without reason. Mind-con- beat and not for every eye, he is trol is paramount. refreshing in this age of formulaic His next film was “Alps”, where an filmmaking. He forces his audience underground group of grieving peo- to ponder, to be curious and per- ple take on the guise of their newly haps to create more, in order to pro- deceased family members. Central to cess what we all see. the film, is a dead tennis player and the This process of speculation, of won- young woman who assumes her iden- der in watching is becoming lost in the tity. The young woman’s parents don’t cinema of effect. To see something unex- seem to notice or care that she has as- plained or even unexplainable on-screen is sumed the persona and the viewer is a rare and rich element to me, and this ir- not quite sure what is real. rationality or mystery in the unexplained Next, “The Killing of A Sacred is the source of all good literature. n Deer” is probably the most disturbing. A surgeon (Colin Farrell) is involved Write Ian at [email protected]

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MARJORY LEE XX Continued from page 15 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Scott Marischen Harp quartet, Dec. 9th Dan Harvey TURNER HARRISON he amazing Scott Marischen on jazz harp, will be featured on Sunday De- December 6-12 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm T 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm cember 9th from 5pm, at the Gardens Hotel Jazz Happy Hour. Joining Scott will The Coal Men be Chris Burchard on guitar, skippo on percussives, and Joe Dallas on acoustic bass. ROB BENTON Come see why, & delight your senses on Sunday the 9th, at this classic/classy Key December 6-10 @ 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm 10:00 pm - 2:00 am West lush,tropical venue. For more info, call Gardens Hotel at 294-2661. n The Green Room Wednesday 12/12 501 Greene St., 741-7300 JOE “THE SHOW” ENICH greenroomkeywest.com 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm n Thursday 12/06 OREN POLAK MARJORY LEE 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm TURNER HARRISON JASON LAMSON 10:00 pm - 2:00 am 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Bottlecap / Blue Room DAVID WARREN 10:00 pm - 2:00 am 1128 Simonton St., (305) 296-2807 bottlecapkeywest.com Friday 12/07 n KEN FAIRBROTHER Thursdays-Fridays 7:30pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Professional Standup Comedy— doors open 7:30pm. OREN POLAK 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Blue Room available for private parties

DJ GUNZ The Salty Angler 10:00 pm - 3:00 am 1114 Duval St., (305) 741-7071 thesaltyangler.com Saturday 12/08 n DREW GUNNING Thursday 12/06 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Roger Jokela 1pm MICHAEL NAUGHTON The Happy Dog 8pm 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Friday 12/07 DJ GYVER Ben Taddiken 12pm 10:00 pm - 3:00 Saturday 12/08 Sunday 12/09 SHELDON MCLELLAN Eric Paul (Levy) 12pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday 12/09 MARJORY LEE Ben Taddiken 12pm 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm KY Tim & Friends 6pm ROSS BROWN Trivia and Game Night! 9pm 10:00 pm - 2:00 am Monday 12/10 Monday 12/10 Dani Hoy 12pm SHASTINA CHILES Wavy Dave 7:30pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tuesday 12/11 SHELDON MCLELLAN Roger Jokela 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm 12pm Sam Carlson 7:30pm DREW GUNNING 10:00 pm - 2:00 am Tuesday 12/12 Tuesday 12/11 Rachel Grace 7:30pm n 17 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 B U S I N E S S K E Y W E S T S H O R T A N S W E R S BY J E F F J O H N S O N n P A U L A F O R M A N

my business and I should just let them find out when Try Again their son is the one who gets caught? Dear Short Answers: Doesn’t Seem Fair I have never gotten along very well with my in-laws Dear Fair: even though I try as hard as I possibly can. Some- thing always seems to go wrong. So this year my hus- Fair or not, your kid is the one who got caught. Hers band has suggested that instead of the family (we didn’t -- at least not yet. Bide your time. have 2 children) spending Christmas Eve at his par- ents and Christmas Day at my parents, he take the kids to his parents by himself and joins me the next day. At first, this didn’t sound like a bad idea but Too Much of a Good Thing as I think about it, it doesn’t sound Dear Short Answers: good. I don’t want to get even fur- How much time should a husband ther estranged from his parents and and wife have to spend together? teach the kids that this is an accept- Other than sleeping and going to able way for families to solve their work, my wife expects me to spend “problems.” What do you think we every minute of every day with her. should do? I love her, but it’s driving me crazy. Uncomfortable Too Much Dear Uncomfortable: Dear Too: You have good instincts. Ask your husband for help with his folks. You need to talk to her about this. First you need to reassure her that P A U L A F O R M A N giving one another space is not When Silence is and J E F F J O H N S O N about getting away from each other, it is about providing the Poison opportunity to refresh and grow and that your Dear Short Answers: expectation is that some separation will likely My wife and I have been together for over 3 years. bring greater excitement and depth to your re- We have one child and have been married for a little lationship. over a year. Our relationship has been great but re- cently, she decided to become Facebook friends with her ex. I haven’t said anything to her about this but it really bothers me. Do you think I might be reading The Lady or The Tiger too much into this? Should I say something or just Dear Short Answers: let it go? Do you think that Internet dating services are better Nervous than hanging out at bars? Dear Nervous: Working at It You may well be reading too much into this. But Dear Working: if it bothers you, IT BOTHERS YOU and you Depends on what you are looking for. Bars have should definitely tell her so. the advantage of “what you see…. ” but dating services promise focus. Our thought is that you Wait This Out might want to try both! Dear Short Answers: My son was caught smoking at school and was sus- Life is complicated. “Short Answers” isn’t. pended for a week. First of all, getting suspended is one of the stupidest punishments ever but that’s not my question. He was smoking with a friend of his who didn’t happen to get caught. Would it be helpful if I told his friend’s parents about this? Or is this none of

Send questions Konk [email protected] or go to shortanswers.net—a psychologist and sociologist will answer. A selection of the best questions will be printed every week in Konk Life.

18 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 WHAT'S HAPPENING York and Berlin’s Virgilio’s - The CRZBs, announce a new Jazz Tues. Dec. 11th@9pm

Vocalist Libby York and Berlin’s at the A & B Lobster House are happy to announce a new Jazz/Great American Songbook series ev- ery Tuesday and Wednesday evening throughout the sea- son, beginning December 18 & 19, 7-10pm. Joining Libby on Wednes- day nights will be Key West favorite BOBBY NESBITT. Tuesdays will feature wonder- ful guitarist TIM McALPINE. York has been praised by the New York Times, New Yorker, Variety, Downbeat and Times of London for her sub- tle, swinging rendition of jazz classics. Recent performances At Virgilio’s, on Tuesday, De- field, Hall&Oates, Jon Cleary, Sly, etc. include Mezzrow & Kitano Chris Burchard, blazes on guitar, Rob cember 11th @ 9pm, Skipper’s week- Jazz Rooms in New York, and DiStaci plays keyboards and sings ev- ly “League of Crafty Musicians” series Jazz Showcase & Winters Jazz ery note from the heart, Gary Rivenson will present a performance of the Keys Club in Chicago, and Cafe grooves on the bass, and skippo drives it Laurent Paris. premier fusion band, the CRZBs. Fea- home, on drums. So, catch a great nite A full bar and menu com- turing Pat Metheny-inspired, Brazil- of soulful rock, brazilian, and funk fu- plete the picture for elegant, ian-grooved originals, and plenty of sion, with the one and only CRZBs, on sophisticated evenings at Ber- Steely Dan, Sting, Boz, John Mayer, December 11th, at Virgilio’s, 524 Duval lin’s! n Marvin Gaye, Herbie, Chick, John Sco- (rear). Call 296-1075 for more info. n

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Raven was their new dog. After near- n Rescue Tails ly a year in the shelter Raven was go- ing home! But how would we get her Raven’s Tale 1,650 miles up the East coast to her new family? We reached out to transport agen- BY TAMMY FOX-ROYER cies, volunteers, friends and the big Executive Director Florida Keys SPCA wide world of social media. Everyone who heard her story wanted to help. Although most of us believe With winter quickly approaching, that dogs are companion animals, by time was running out. As one leg of law animals are considered property the trip was covered, another leg fell and by law pets are not required to live through. That same volunteer who had within four walls. As long as an animal long ago seen Raven’s soul shine bright is provided shelter, food and water it behind that kennel door in Key West is not illegal to keep a pet outside. For and had vowed to find her a family de- eight long years, animal control offi- cided she and her partner would make cers had regularly checked on Raven’s the entire trip themselves. welfare. However, years sleeping on Staff and volunteers at our Mar- the hard ground had taken their toll on athon Campus hugged and kissed her. Tough patches of skin had grown sweet Raven one last time as we loaded around her tail and elbows; each step her bed and all her toys into the RV was wobbly and painful. Several times that would take her on her first road she was found loose, yet her owners trip. Three days later, she arrived on always came and reclaimed her. That Thanksgiving eve in New Hampshire. was, until February of 2018. Her new family was waiting with a This time when Raven was found, warm fire burning and open arms, she could barely take a step without their excitement and anticipation of wobbling or tripping on her back feet. her arrival coinciding with the holiday Her back sloped more than the usual in which we stop and reflect on what “Shepherd stance” and each move- we are most thankful for. On Thanks- ment seemed painful. Yet, the old girl giving Day 2018 we were all thankful seemed determined one more time, to that Raven was finally safe, loved, and run away. The police found her, called care and medicine to ease her pain. better, her eyes shone bright and she with a real family. She would never Animal Control, and officers immedi- She loved having a bed to sleep on – bounded around the shelter happily sleep outside again. She would never ately recognized her. Over the years, the first in her long life. Her favorite playing. This old dog had found LIFE, live another day in pain. getting to know her, they noticed a things were the soft toys she loved to and with each day grew younger and At Florida Keys SPCA we are thank- difference this time. This time she was be surrounded with. younger. She was ready, ready for the ful every day for our compassionate in pain. She caught the attention of one of home she had never had. staff, hardworking volunteers and Despite being notified of her where- our volunteers, who vowed to find Far away in New Hampshire Beth fosters, for every adopter that comes abouts, her owners never came to get the old dog a home, beginning with and Mark were still recovering from through our doors and our generous, her. This time, Raven finally belonged sponsoring her adoption fee. Seven the loss of their beloved Shepherd. supportive community. Every day we to the shelter and could receive all the months later, Raven continued to get The hole in their hearts was too large continue our efforts to protect homeless love and care she desperately needed. overlooked. Perhaps her chances could and too painful to consider adopting pets in paradise. To learn more about She was suffering from severe ar- be improved by transferring her to our another dog, but our dedicated vol- our adoptable pets, become a foster or thritis in her back, her skin was raw Marathon Campus. unteer that vowed to find her a home volunteer, or to donate to help pets like with fungus, her eyes tired with pain. Sitting atop her donated special sent photo after photo, and video after Raven, visit us at fkspca.org or email Staff at our Key West Campus gave mattress with her stuffed toys, Raven video until it was impossible for Beth me at [email protected]. her love and affection, veterinary became happier and stronger. She felt and Mark to deny the truth any longer. INFO: FKSPCA.org n

20 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 WHAT'S HAPPENING Key West Theater... January 14th-Dar Williams at the Hear the stories behind the songs in Superstar” in Sydney Australia; they XX Continued from page 13 Backstage Listening Room-Show one of Key West’s best kept secrets, the became instant friends with their 7pm/Doors 6pm Back Room at the Key West Theater. common love for The Beatles and, founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett, Known as much for her staunch January 22nd- Hot Tuna of course, singing. In 2013, the duo and joined in solidarity with original progressive ideals as her raw acoustic Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and was inducted into the Australian Re- Wailers Junior Marvin and Donald energy, Williams has been captivating Jack Casady, perform with a well- cording Industry Association’s Hall Kinsey, The Wailers are making mu- audi-ences with her sheer elegance and honed and solid power – always in the of Fame. Air Supply celebrated their sical history! The Wailers promise honesty in her folk-pop songwriting groove from their years of experience 40th anniversary in 2015 and con- to not only deliver music and talent since the ‘90s. and mutual inspiration. Started as a tinue to delight audiences all over perfected over more than 40 years, January 18th-Kim Gordon: Music side project during Jefferson Airplane With Heart- Show 8pm/Doors 7pm the world. but thankfully introduces fans to days, the constant, the very definition January 26th: Shawn Colvin Kim Gordon returns to the Key new-generation talent who have ties of Hot Tuna, has always been Jorma Shawn Colvin won her first West Theater with a brand-new cab- to the Bob Marley & The Wailers Kaukonen and Jack... GRAMMY Award for Best Contem- aret that weaves Broadway tunes and January 24th - Craig Robinson & family and legacy. porary Folk Album with her debut January 11th - Gary Puckett – favorite standards with fresh, fun The Nasty Delicious – Show 8pm/ album, Steady On, in 1989. She has Show 8pm/Doors 7pm numbers to raise money for people of Doors 7pm been a mainstay of the contemporary Gary Puckett and the Union Gap the Keys with cancer that are going Craig is best known for his por- folk music scene ever since, releasing was one of the most successful musical through treat-ment. trayal of Daryl Philban in NBC’s twelve superlative albums and estab- groups of the sixties. Gary’s unmistak- January 20th - Rumours: A Fleet- “The Office” but has also starred able signature voice garnered six con- wood Mac Tribute - Show 8pm/ in such movies as KNOCKED UP, lishing herself as one of America’s secutive gold records and top ten Bill- Doors 7pm THIS IS THE END, THE HOT greatest live performers. January 31st - David Bromberg - Rumours is the country’s premier TUB TIME MACHINE SERIES, board hits, he has performed on more Show 8pm/Doors 7pm than thirty network television shows Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Based and MORRIS FROM AMERICA For Americana godfather David and prime time specials during his in Atlanta, GA, Rumours captures the the latter of which he won a Special Bromberg, it all began with the blues. career, even adding a command per- energy of Fleetwood Mac at the height Grand Jury prize for acting at Sun- His incredible journey spans five-and- formance for the President and Prince of their career by blending perfect dance in 2016. You can catch Craig a-half decades, and includes – but is Charles at the White House. harmonies, precise instrumentation, as Leroy in FOX’s new paranormal not limited to – adventures with Bob January 12th-Havana Nights-Show and a visu-ally engaging stage show. comedy series, GHOSTED. Craig Dylan, George Harrison, Jerry Gar- 8pm/Doors 7pm Rumours’ dedication to recreating the currently resides in Los Angeles and cia, and music and life lessons from Dance to the Mambo and Cha Cha Fleetwood Mac experience has sky- continues to headline solo dates as seminal blues guitarist Reverend sounds of Havana along with Salsa, rocketed their popularity, garnering a well as with his band “The Nasty De- Gary Davis, who claimed the young Merengue and Caribbean rhythms. loyal fan base. licious” all across the globe. The band will cover some favorites January 20th – Songwriter Speak- January 25th-Air Supply-Sunset Bromberg as a son. A musician’s mu- of the Buena Vista Social Club, Celia easy Series: Zack Seemiller, Chad Green Event Lawn sician, Bromberg’s mastery of several Cruz, Gloria Estevan, Mark Anthony, Burtch, Lance Taylor Graham Russell & Russell Hitch- stringed instruments (guitar, fiddle, Willie Chirino, and many others with An intimate evening featuring local cock met on May 12, 1975, the first Dobro, mandolin), and multiple their conga beat. songwriters and their original works. day of rehearsals for “Jesus Christ styles is legendary. n

21 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 IN COMMUNITY KWPD Chief Donie Lee’s Retirement Party at La Te Da By Larry Blackburn

22 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 IN COMMUNITY KW Women’s Club Open House With BVMP Joyful Voices Choir By Ralph De Palma

23 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 IN COMMUNITY Comedy Key West at BottleCap

Key West, Dec 2 CBS, COMCAST, SIRIUS/XM Satel- lite Radio, Kevin Hart’s new comedy Comedy Key West presents pro- streaming network “LOL”, and sketch- fessional standup comedians Al Park es on Comedy Central Digital. and J.B. Ball. They will be performing He was selected for the prestigious after talented local comics warm up “New Faces” at the 2016 Montreal Just the stage at The BottleCap. For Laugh Festival, was the winner of Al Park performs Thursday and Fri- the 2014 Trial By Laughter Comedy day, December 6th and 7th. Al recently Festival, and was named 2014’s “Flori- won the Boston Comedy Festival and da’s Funniest Comedian”, all while leav- Cleveland Comedy Festival competi- ing audiences of all kinds in stitches. tions and was a finalist in the prestigious Doors open at 7:30 PM and Show- Seattle International Comedy Compe- time is at 8:30. For more information tition. Al was named Boston’s Best Co- about the comedians and to purchase Al Park J.B. Ball median of 2016 by Improper Bostonian tickets ($15) visit www.comedykey- magazine and he made his television de- J.B. Ball performs Thursday and J.B.’s talents have landed him ap- west.com. Bottlecap is at 1128 Simon- but on FOX TV’s “Laughs” in 2017. Friday, December 13th and 14th. pearances on Comedy Central, MTV, ton Street in Key West. n

24 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 BOOK REVIEW Book Review “Under the Island Palms”

Bill Lorraine’s writing is a model then, after the storm passes, their ef- Harry Schroeder of admirable simplicity: his language is forts at recovery and renewal: the po- English Department always to the point, never pretentious, em’s vivid descriptions stand on a sol- Saint Leo University his rhythms have a loose musical feel id base of scientific understanding of (“Under the Island Palms” is available to them, as might be expected from a those processes, in which the science at Books & Books in Key West and at poet whose primary profession is as a never intrudes. n Amazon.com) composer, and there isn’t an obscure reference in the entire volume. The book is nicely illustrated by the artist Ann Lorraine, with the same spare el- oquence as the poems themselves. The poems are very much an ex- pression of life in the Keys. Some- times that comes across as an attitude locals will recognize: “I make lists / of things to do / then don’t look at the list again.” One poem is about kick- ing pennies down the street. Another, about a planned move away, is a list is the natural world, tropical version, of memories of good experiences is his in which the details are exceptionally life here, and it ends sharply with this precise, clearly coming from someone shocked recognition: “Wait a minute / who has consistently paid very close What am I doing?” attention and has been enlivened by The volume is full of the most com- it. One of the best of these, “After the mon of everyday experiences, ren- Hurricane,” depicts the resistance of dered accurately and lovingly. A ma- the island’s trees and plants to the de- jor concern of many of these poems structive power of the great wind, and West Texas Singer-Songwriter Cliff Cody Plays the Hog’s Breath Saloon West Texas singer-songwrit- er Cliff Cody plays the Hog’s Breath Saloon, 400 Front St., mid-shift gig – 4:30 – 8:30 p.m., Dec. 10 - 16. “Chasin Whiskey,” Cody’s first re- corded cut was recognized as a high- light of Julie Roberts’ album “Men and Mascara” by Rolling Stone Mag- azine. Since first playing the Key West Songwriters Festival, Cody has be- come a favorite and regular performer in the Keys. His soulful voice and sto- ry telling style of writing has helped you hear him, you’ll become both. him build a loyal following. He makes For more information, call 305- fast friends and forever fans and once 296-4222. n 25 www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 6-12, 2018 A beautifully restored Eyebrow house in the very heart of Old Town Key West

BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE WRITER

As anyone who has ever at- tempted it will attest, it’s not an easy feat to completely restore a Key West Conch house from scratch. Enthusiasts may see such an under- taking as an adventure, or a labor of love. Many would-be residents, how- ever, quite rightly prefer the idea of moving into a grand old home that someone else has taken the time and effort to restore to its original glory. The gorgeous Eyebrow-style house at 906 Southard St. definitely fits into the latter category. Solidly constructed in 1874, this exceptional residence is one of a few remaining original eyebrow houses in Key West. Completely restored in this This gorgeous home, at 906 Southard St., has been restored to its former glory by a previous owner.Photo contributed century, this three-bedroom, three-bath tion plaque, and was featured on that County pine floors, walls and ceilings, perfect for events as intimate as a ro- home was recognized as a winner of a organization’s home tour that year. the 2,188 square-foot residence also mantic evening, or as ambitious as a 2009 Old Island Restoration Founda- Boasting much sought-after Dade offers a truly gourmet kitchen that’s large dinner party. With its six-burn-

KONK Life Real Estate • www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 2018 The expansive rear yard offers too many features to list! Photo contributed A covered outdoor dining area is the perfect place to have a Key West- style dinner party. Photo contributed

The spacious interior of the home offers plenty of Dade County pine. Each of the three large bedrooms has a beautiful ensuite bathroom. Photo contributed Photo contributed er Viking gas range and double oven, room offers a state-of-the-art, full- stone deck and river rock. The porches parking, and the covered carport and dual refrigerators, ice machine, wine sized washer and dryer. have been wired for sound, to facilitate rear storage shed, and you’ve got the cooler, cherry wood cabinets, Statu- Unique touches to the home include that perfect outdoor Key West party. complete package that is 906 South- ary Carrera marble slab countertops, gas entry lamps, and push-button light Heliconia and Royal Cuban palms ard St. and Blanco sink, this kitchen has all switches and dimmers. are among the mature landscaping in There’s even a powerful Briggs dining and/or entertaining possibili- Outside, the 4,596 square-foot lot is the garden, and are served by a zoned and Stratton whole house generator ties, covered. just as impressive. irrigation system. to ensure that the owner will always Each of the three large bedrooms The covered outdoor dining area Throw in the complete security have power, regardless of what nature feature luxurious ensuite Carrera mar- offers a great view of the large heated system, three-zone central air-condi- throws at Key West.. ble baths, and a convenient laundry pool, which is surrounded by a flag- tioning system, rare gated off street X Continued on next page

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Don’t delay. Make an appointment To schedule a showing, call Listing Agent to see this fantastic house today! Frank Kirwin, of Preferred Properties The elegant and desirable home at 906 Key West, at 305-304-5253, or email Southard St. is being offered for just him [email protected]. $2,745,000. [email protected] Life Real Estate • www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 2018 Featured Home Locations

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

216 Fleming St, Key West, FL33040 3BR/2.5BA Mike Caron, Keller Williams Key West Compass Realty 508-269-8565 5 305-296-7078

KONK Life Real Estate • www.konklife.com • DECEMBER 2018 Key West Association of REALTORS® keywestrealtors.org Phone (305) 296-8259 Fax (305) 296-2701 Listing Office Selling Office Sold Date List Price Sold Price Street # Street Name Year Built Style Total Beds Wtrfrnt MM Key West BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 31/10/18 $5,95,000.00 $5,60,000.00 1001 17th St 1968 Single Fam 3 No 4 Richard Padron And Assoc Century 21 Schwartz 08/11/18 $5,39,000.00 $5,25,000.00 181 Golf Club Dr 1996 Townhouse 3 No 4 Old Town Realty Buy The Keys 01/11/18 $3,25,000.00 $3,20,000.00 3635 Seaside Dr, #207 2000 Condo 2 No 3 Conch Realty Preferred Properties 05/11/18 $3,80,000.00 $3,70,000.00 3930 Roosevelt Blvd, #405 1991 Condo 3 No 3 Keller Williams KW Compass Ocean Sotheby's International 07/11/18 $8,94,000.00 $8,62,500.00 2907 Seidenberg Ave 1958 Single Fam 4 No 3 Truman & Co. Truman & Co. 31/10/18 $7,29,000.00 $7,10,000.00 2824 Flagler Ave 2016 Single Fam 3 No 2 Truman & Co. Truman & Co. 31/10/18 $11,95,000.00 $11,50,000.00 1500 Atlantic Blvd, #110 1986 Condo 2 Yes 2 Truman & Co. Bascom Grooms Real Estate 05/11/18 $7,19,000.00 $7,10,000.00 2836 Flagler Ave 2016 Single Fam 3 No 2 Truman & Co. Truman & Co. 31/10/18 $37,50,000.00 $34,00,000.00 626 William St 1938 Single Fam 6 No 1 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 01/11/18 $900.00 $10,200.00 626 Josephine Parker Dr, #208 1996 Commercial 0 No 1 Preferred Properties Preferred Properties 01/11/18 $11,80,000.00 $10,34,000.00 1523 Washington St 1963 Single Fam 4 No 1 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 01/11/18 $700.00 $15,600.00 626 Josephine Parker Dr, #206 1996 Commercial 0 No 1 Banyan Resort Realty Keys Commercial 05/11/18 $9,20,000.00 $8,87,500.00 726 Poor House Ln 1938 Single Fam 3 No 1 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt 09/11/18 $8,28,900.00 $7,62,500.00 5603 College Rd, A101 2000 Condo 2 Yes 5 At Home in Key West Keller Williams KW Compass 14/11/18 $5,29,000.00 $5,10,000.00 55 Spoonbill Way 1998 Townhouse 3 No 4 Ocean Sotheby's International Location 3 Real Estate 08/11/18 $2,74,900.00 $2,65,000.00 3255 Flagler Ave, #405 1997 Condo 2 No 3 Key West Luxury Real Estate BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 09/11/18 $12,73,000.00 $12,10,000.00 520 William St 1933 Single Fam 3 No 1 Century 21 Schwartz Coldwell Banker Schmitt 09/11/18 $8,95,000.00 $8,60,000.00 1111 Watson St 1889 Single Fam 2 No 1 Keller Williams KW Compass Truman & Co. 13/11/18 $5,95,000.00 $5,50,000.00 1123 Whitehead St 1928 Duplex 2 No 1 Ocean Sotheby's International Ocean Sotheby's International 09/11/18 $4,75,000.00 $3,77,500.00 2240 Las Casitas Dr 1987 Townhouse 3 Yes 0 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Office Coastal Collection Real Estate Inc. 16/11/18 $2,69,000.00 $2,50,000.00 3228 Eagle 1988 Townhouse 2 No 4 Beach Club Brokers Truman & Co. 19/11/18 $5,75,000.00 $5,60,000.00 3410 Eagle 1953 Single Fam 3 No 4 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 15/11/18 $2,99,000.00 $2,97,000.00 3144 Northside Dr 1991 Commercial 0 No 3 Barbara A. Anderson Realty Key West Properties 15/11/18 $5,49,000.00 $5,10,000.00 1413 12th St 1982 Single Fam 2 No 3 The K Company Realty LLC The K Company Realty LLC 19/11/18 $4,50,000.00 $4,50,000.00 2827 Staples 1958 Single Fam 4 No 3 Ocean Sotheby's International Key West Luxury Real Estate 20/11/18 $5,09,900.00 $4,99,000.00 1518 5Th 1968 Single Fam 3 No 3 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Outside Of MLS 21/11/18 $4,10,000.00 $3,65,000.00 3314 Northside Dr, #11 1985 Condo 3 No 3 Keller Williams KW Compass Coldwell Banker Schmitt 15/11/18 $4,99,000.00 $4,71,000.00 1901 Roosevelt Blvd, #103 N 1984 Condo 2 Yes 2 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Bascom Grooms Real Estate 21/11/18 $9,20,000.00 $8,90,000.00 1800 Atlantic Blvd, A303 1985 Condo 2 Yes 2 Coastal Collection Real Estate Inc. Keller Williams KW Compass 15/11/18 $4,99,000.00 $4,75,000.00 717 Fort 1933 Duplex 2 No 1 Preferred Properties Outside Of MLS 19/11/18 $10,99,000.00 $9,80,000.00 912 Truman Ave., #1 1899 Single Fam 4 No 1 Richard Padron And Associates Royal Palms Realty 19/11/18 $22,95,000.00 $20,00,000.00 908 Seminary 1943 Single Fam 4 No 1 Keller Williams KW Compass Keller Williams KW Compass 15/11/18 $23,95,000.00 $21,75,000.00 518 Emma 1995 Single Fam 4 No 0 Based on information from the KWAR MLS for Nov 8th, 2018 thru November 23rd, 2018

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