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Publishers 6 - 8 Top Picks 36 Fly Like Iron Man Karen L. Davis/Pamela Childs The Best of the Florida Keys & Key West High octane fun at Barefoot Billy’s

Comptroller 10 - 13 Arts Scene 38 Hoist the Sails Karen Davis Galleries & Museums you won’t want Sunset Sail Key West is the real deal Marketing/Creative Director to miss Pamela Childs 40 Fly Like Iron Man 14 - 30 What’s Up High octane fun at Barefoot Billy’s Art Director/Brand Manager Fun happenings from Key West to Marsha Michaels Key Largo 41 - 55 Good Eats Account Manager Key West Cool spots to eat, drink and Peter Arnow 15 Making A Splash In Key West Mango Fest - A virtual event that takes 55 Shrimp & Lobster Key Lime Adventure Contributor you there Signature recipe from Key Largo’s award- Mayor Gonzo Mays winning Fish House & Seafood Market 18 Fins Up! Photographer At Large The Underwater Music Rocks the 56 - 58 What’s On The Menu? Peter Arnow Lower Keys Sample menus from the Keys’ top Webmaster restaurants Lance Belew 20 Unplugged Key Largo’s Original Music Fest 59 - 64 Shop Where to discover lots of great finds PUBLISHED QUARTERLY 22 A Tour-de-Force One Man Show P.O. Box 1233, Key West, FL 33041 Randy Roberts Live! 65 - 67 Nest Scope out your own home in paradise Online Edition @ 24 Master of Illusion destinationfloridakeys.com Christopher Peterson 68 - 69 Gonzo Dispatches facebook.com/destinationfloridakeys Local icon, Sammie “Mayor Gonzo” Mays, twittter.com/destinationkeys 26 - 28 Key West Fantasy Fest 2020 photo safari Full schedule of events destinationflorida.com 70 - 71 Snap! 29 - 32 Other Florida Happenings Peter Arnow shoots KeyWest’s most fun To become a Marketing Partner Fun things to do before or after the Keys events and interesting people or to order complimentary copies for your lodging property, please 33 - 40 Xplore 70 - 72 Sleep Tight contact us at 305-849-3482 Top attractions around the Keys Recommended Lodging Properties [email protected]

ABOUT THE COVER 119 Trees Planted This Issue With three Pulitzer Prizes to his credit, the late Jeff MacNelly is arguably the world’s greatest editorial cartoonist and the most critically acclaimed of the 20th Century. One of Key West’s most famous Member of the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and the official in-room visitors guide for the Keys top lodging properties. snow birds, MacNelly’s political cartoons were frequently reprinted in Newsweek Magazine and Additional distribution at high traffic areas throughout Monroe 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 an Islamorada Chamber Of Commerce, Key Largo Visitor Center. 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 St. Info: Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. 305-294-1669; galleryongreene.com.

4 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West TOP PICKS BEST KEYS SUNSET CELEBRATION BEST Cake - Not! Lor-e-lei Restaurant & Cupcake Sushi Cabana Bar Let’s face it, coming up with innovative wedding ideas is no easy task, especially when it comes to the cake. So when we discovered Lori Shubert’s “Cupcake Sushi” in Key West, we knew that we had stumbled upon something really Cited as one of the "Best and Brightest Spots special. With options like salted caramel, red velvet and key lime, these elegant bite size pieces of art are deliciously in Florida,” this casual, family-friendly hangout creative and are unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Lori and her team can roll the cupcakes on location, create a is home to the world famous Lor-e-lei Fishing custom centerpiece for your reception, or have an assortment of your favorite flavors dropped off. If you really want to Guides and lively Sunset Celebration. Great “wow” your guests, Cupcake Sushi is the frosting on the cake. Find it at 1114 Truman Avenue in Key West or hit them casual fare with an array of tasty sandwiches, up at cupcakesushi.com. Info: 774-627-8703. fresh local seafood, ribs, steak, and chicken. Live entertainment by local bands. Happy Hour specials from 4 - 6pm. Find it at MM82, Bayside, Islamorada. 305-664-2692; loreleifloridakeys.com. BEST ISLAND CHIC BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT Key Colony Inn BEST LOBSTER BLT Snook’s Bayside makeup and lip-sync. The adult-oriented, BEST PORTERHOUSE STEAK Key Largo Fisheries Hidden away at the end of a private lane, Overlooking the fairways of the Key Colony hands-on interactive show, Reality Is A Drag, Ziggie & Mad Dog’s just off US 1, this chandeliered Grand Tiki Beach Golf Course, this long-time institution runs nightly at 9 pm with two shows on Fri Until recently, we always thought there Truth be told, you can’t go wrong with anything with its flickering torches, lush plantings and has the feel of an old time country club. An and Sat at 9pm and 11pm. Get there early was nothing like a great Maine lobster on the menu of this legendary SOBE-style sofa lounges is oh-so-chic! A extensive menu of seafood, continental and for good seats and pre-show photo-ops. roll. Of course that was before we Keys’ landmark because all the food here is gorgeous, open-air dining area, sprawling Italian favorites has made it a favorite with the Find it at 711 Duval St, Key West. 305-294- discovered the Lobster BLT at the “Take BEST DOGGONE ITALIAN FOOD truly world class. Steak lovers will revel in the 5,000 square foot patio and multiple bars all Key Colony Beach crowd and other in-the-know 0555; aquakeywest.com. Away Cafe” on the docks behind Key Ciao Hound Italian Kitchen tender 12 oz. Center Cut Filet, tasty 16 oz. New have unobstructed views of the Bay, giving locals. The weekend prime rib special always Largo Fisheries. Perfectly cooked, firm- York Strip and full flavored 21 oz. Bone-In Rib you a ringside seat to one of the best sunset packs the place and the Sunday Brunch tender lobster (not fried - Sacre Bleu!) & Bar Eye, but it’s the 28 oz. “Czonka” Porterhouse celebrations in the Keys. The fresh, island- here is the best deal in town. Find it at MM BEST SAILING CHARTER is generously heaped on a buttery Raise your paw if you like Italian food! This that is totally over the top. Team one up with inspired dishes, are also first rate. Truly a great 53.5, Oceanside on West Ocean Drive, Key Croissant fused with crisp bacon, juicy unpretentious, dog-friendly eatery dishes up Sunset Sail Key West a linebacker-size baked potato and you’ve place to kick back enjoy a piece of paradise. Colony Beach. 305-743-0100; kcinn.com. ripe tomato slices, fresh Bibb lettuce and big portions of traditional Tuscan recipes Capt. Seth Salzmann's spirited fleet of got yourself a winning combination. Find it at Find it at MM 99.9 Bayside, Key Largo. 305- a healthy slather of spicy mayo. Also and also offers an exclusive “doggie menu” authentic sailing vessels are what exploring MM 83 Bayside, Islamorada. 305-664-3391; 453-5004; snooks.com. BEST DRAG SHOW first rate: the incredible Lobster BLT Soup with Fido favorites like the “Hen House the Keys is all about. With three different ziggieandmaddogs.com. The Aquanettes schooners and a blue water cruising ketch loaded with bacon and lobster. YUM! Chicken Strips.” People pleasers also BEST PLACE TO GRAB A under his command, he and his gregarious Find it at MM 99.5, Oceanside at 1313 abound with favorites like Pasta e Fagioli, BURGER Key West’s own talented troupe of female Ocean Bay Dr., Key Largo. 305-451- Braised Short ribs and Lobster Ravioli. impersonators transform themselves into a crew will whisk you away for a variety of 3782; keylargofisheries.com. Gluten-free options, too. Find it at 84001 Reel Burger bevy of beauties using elaborate costuming, private daily trips including Sunrise and Overseas Hwy in Islamorada. 305-664- What’s better than hanging out by the beach Day Sails, Sunset and Starlight Sails, and 5300; ciaohound84.com. in your flip flops and chowing down on a Snorkel Sails to the reef, coral gardens, BEST DEAL IN TOWN really GREAT burger? For Islanders like us, and ship wrecks. Whatever boat or trip Keys Pawn not much. And that’s why Reel Burger at the you decide on get ready for the real deal. Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada is our go-to Because as soon as you pull out of the Maybe it’s just us, but when we think “pawn spot for this simple pleasure. Made-to-order harbor, the sails go up and the engines shop” we think “eh, maybe not.” Not so with BEST with a custom blend of ground beef, the go off so you get an authentic sailing Keys Pawn. This place is like no other pawn SEAFOOD JOINT signature burgers here are extraordinarily experience every time. Find it at 202 shop we’ve ever seen (even the ones on TV). The Square good; especially when they’re backdropped William St, Key West. 305-587-4488; The folks here have been supplying dealers Grouper by an expanse of palm trees, sea, and sand. sunsetsailkeywest.com. from all over the world with luxury watches, Served with a crunchy pickle and your choice high-end jewelry, rare antiques and collectibles Bar & Grill of Kettle Chips, House Slaw, or crispy fries. at super low prices for over forty years. Now Chef/owner Lynn Bell and her These Bad Boys are just what the Sun God they’ve opened this new brick and mortar with top culinary crew are creating the ordered. Lots of other yummy handhelds, a terrific ever-changing inventory that also most intriguing small plates and entrees, too, along with fish, chicken and vegetarian includes a wonderful collection of rare guitars. pastas and ever changing specials, making this hip options. Find your place in the sun at Amara The prices and selection are phenomenal, so if roadside Bar & Grill a true “Destination” restaurant and earning it a “Top 10” ranking in the Florida Cay Resort, 80001 Overseas Hwy. 305-664- you’re into snagging great deals, this Pawn’s Keys & Key West restaurant scene. You’ll also find a terrific selection of boutique wines and craft 0073; amaracayresort.com. for you! Find your next treasure at 91551 beers. Find it at MM 22, Oceanside, Cudjoe Key (305-745-8880) and at its new waterfront Overseas Hwy., Tavernier. 305-962-1956; location in Islamorada at MM 80.4, Bayside (786-901-5678); squaregrouperbarandgrill.com. keyspawn.com. 6 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 7 TOP PICKS

BEST SUSHI Ambrosia Chef/Owner Masa and wife Noriko are making waves at Key West’s hip, vintage Santa Maria Hotel where their edgy Japanese restaurant and sushi bar is renowned for its authentic, artfully crafted plates including Masa’s premium bluefin tuna creations and other full-flavored dishes like the Spicy Seafood Carpaccio with fresh jalapeño, sweet onion and Yuzu pepper paste. Tradition and innovation collide with all kinds of intriguing signature rolls and Japanese specialties. Find it at 1401 Simonton St, Key West. 305-293-0304; keywestambrosia.com.

BEST HAPPY HOUR & TAPAS Tavern N’ Town This favorite local hang has not one, but two, terrific daily Happy Hours BEST DESIGNER JEWELRY with generous 2 - for - 1 BEST ROMANTIC Little Switzerland libations from 5 - 7pm SUNSET SAIL and again from Schooner America 2.0 A walk through Little Switzerland is like 9 - 11pm. The early walking through the “Who’s Who” of brand Regaled as Key West’s most stunning Happy Hour also features name designer jewelry. You’ll find lots of sailboat, the classic 105’ Schooner a revolving lineup of top innovative collections from today’s top fashion America 2.0, with her sleek teak decks and notch entertainment that draws icons including sleek, sophisticated designs 3600 square feet of billowing white sails, a big local crowd. But what by Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego and Ippolita; really hits the out of the park looks as if she sailed straight out of romance contemporary classics from famous names are the Tapas Nights on Tuesday and novel. The glorious, two-hour champagne sunset like David Yurman, and John Hardy; and Thursday where globally-inspired small sail is the most elegant and romantic sunset sail trendsetting favorites by Pandora and Avance. tasting plates of gourmet appetizers that Key West has to offer. You’ll be surprised at L.S. also stocks a terrific selection of top of the are all artfully prepared. A Late Night how fast and smoothly this luxurious lady cuts line watches from Omega, Breitling and Tag Tapas menu is also available from through the harbor while you sip on a glass of Heuer, as well as a sensational collection of 9 - 11pm. Find it at the Key West bubbly and take in the sights. Departs from the diamond and precious gemstone jewelry. Find Marriott Beachside Hotel, Schooner Wharf Bar in Key West’s Historic it on harbor front, 271 Front Street behind 3811 North Roosevelt Blvd, Bight. Info and reservations: 305-293- the Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina. Key West. 305-296-8100; 7245; sail-keywest.com. 305-293-8600; littleswitzerland.com TavernNTown.com.

BEST REGIONAL ART COLLECTION The Gallery On Greene No one personifies the Key West art scene more than Nance Frank, Gallery Director at Gallery On Greene in Key West’s Historic Seaport. Her meticulously curated collection of authentic, historic and museum-quality regional art is an absolute visual delight. Here you’ll find Pulitzer Prize winners like political cartoonists Jeff MacNelly, Mike Peters and Tony Auth; poet/writer/visual artist, Annie Dillard; and photographer David Hume Kennerly. Lots of Key West icons, too including Mario Sanchez, Tennessee Williams and Suzie dePoo. And while The Gallery On Greene is a favorite stomping ground for serious art collectors, it’s also a popular spot for more casual buyers, like us. Find it at 606 Greene St, Key West. 305-294-1669; galleryongreene.com.

8 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West ARTS SCENE

Gallery On Greene 600 Greene St Key West, Fl 33040 305-294-1669; galleryongreene.com Open Daily 10am-6pm Key West’s Premier Art Gallery “Miami has Art Basel; Key West has the Gallery on Greene.” This premier gallery showcases a mind-blowing collection of authentic, historic, museum-quality regional art. Gallery Director, Nance Frank, is a powerhouse curator and handpicks works from 37 listed artists including Pulitzer Prize-winners Jeff MacNelly and Annie Dillard; legendary painters and sculptors, nternational influences, a laid-back Mario Sanchez and Suzie DePoo; master impressionist, Peter Vey and many other highly atmosphere and unrivaled natural beauty acclaimed Key West names. The works here have made the Florida Keys and Key span a wide variety of mediums and attract I both casual buyers and serious art collectors. West a magnet for creative spirits. Frank also arranges art tours to Cuba. The vibrant art scene here is constantly evolving and you’ll find numerous local Key West Art Center & Gallery galleries from Key West to Key Largo, as 301 Front St Key West, Fl 33040 well as many cultural and performing arts 305-294-1241; keywestartcenter.com venues. Open Daily 10am — 5pm Home for Local Art & Artists Combine all of this with the Keys' rich Key West’s oldest art gallery is a popular history, diverse culture and beautiful forum for local artists who showcase a variety tropical locale, it’s no wonder that this of styles that capture the colors and mood of KEY WEST. THE CENTER ALSO PRODUCES small slice of paradise is now considered a two of Key West’s biggest art events, world-class destination. including the upcoming Old Island Days Art Festival on February 22 - 23. Takes place from 10 - 5pm on Whitehead and Caroline GALLERIES Streets. Art On Duval Key West A Procaccini Gallery The Studios of Key West 714 Duval St 533 Eaton St Key West, Fl 33040 Key West, Fl 33041 305-741-7001; ArtOnDuval.com 305-296-0458; tskw.org Showcasing the masterworks of Christian Open Tu-Sa 10am — 4pm Bergeron Live The Creative Life Key West’s premier Art Gallery showcases TSKW stages an extraordinary line-up of beautiful originals and limited edition works contemporary art and rotating gallery ex- of art created by both local and international hibits, workshops, classes, and performances artists, including Canadian-born Christian and also provides in-house residency Bergeron. Bergeron's sumptuous Key West opportunities for artists worldwide. Many scenes, sea and landscapes reflect his unique world-renowned artists, as well as Pulitzer classic or prismatic style that captures the light Prize-winning authors, unite with local like no other. Renowned for the master use of audiences and art practitioners at all stages his pallet knife and vibrant colors, Bergeron of their creative careers. Be sure to check out also exhibits throughout Canada, in Paris, their website for upcoming events and late- Kennebunkport, and Boston. Art On Duval breaking updates. Key West will be hosting a series of shows to meet Bergeron and other artists throughout the

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10 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 11 Mel Fisher Maritime MUSEUMS Heritage West's Ft. Zachary Taylor Hemingway was motivated to write some coins, gold, emeralds, swords, and more from Con-federate attack, of his best works including “To Have and are all on display here, along with special Museum this historic military fort is Have Not,” a novel about Key West during historical exhibits that explore maritime 200 Greene Street filled with unique artifacts the Great Depression. Take a leisurely stroll history. and memora-bilia. You can through his studio, home, and gardens and Key West, Florida tour the grounds and see meet some furry descendants of Hemingway’s Oldest House Museum www.melfisher.org displays of Florida Keys' legendary six-toed cat. 322 Duval St 305.294.2633 history, meet Rob-ert, the Key West, FL 33040 haunted doll, and view Florida Keys History & Discovery 305-294-9501; oldesthousemuseum.com junkyard sculptures by Center Open 10am — 4pm; Closed Weds & Sun Stanley Papio and the On the Property of the Islander Resort Built in 1829, Key West’s oldest house paint-ed wooden carvings MM 82 Oceanside Key West Custom House was home to the wrecker Captain Francis of acclaimed artist Mario Islamorada, Fl 33036 B. Watlington, his wife Emeline, and their Sanchez. 305-922-2237; keysdiscovery.com Key West Custom House nine daughters. The former estate includes Open W - Su 10am — 5pm 281 Front Street three buildings: the main house, the kitchen Ernest Hemingway Where the “Old Keys” Come to Life Key West, FL 33040 house, and the exhibit pavilion. The property People are Home & Museum This fascinating educational attraction 305-295-6616; kwahs.org showcases a treasure trove of family portraits, Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum 907 Whitehead Street encapsulates what living in the “Old Keys” Open Daily 9:30am — 4:30pm original furnishings, many maritime artifacts, talking ... Key West, FL 33040 was really like through a series of engaging National Landmark & Museum and a gift shop, as well as works by Key East Martello Museum & Gallery 305-294-1136; exhibits that include the infamous Labor Day Originally home to the island’s customs office, West’s famous Cuban-American Folk Artist, “Spectacular 3301 South Roosevelt Blvd hemingwayhome.com Hurricane of 1935, Henry Flagler’s Railroad, postal service, and district courts, this Mario Sanchez. In the rear of the house is museum” Key West, FL 33040 architectural marvel was built to keep pace Open Daily 9am-5pm the , legendary anglers the spacious, peaceful “Lily’s Garden,” where ... 305-296-3913; kwahs.com Retrace The Footsteps Of Hemingway and fishing guides along with a host of other with the increasing population and wealth you can see the only surviving Cook House in “So interesting” Open Daily 9:30am — 5pm A registered Historic Landmark and one of special displays. generated by Key West’s lucrative trade South Florida. Home Of Robert The Haunted Doll Key West’s most historic and unique legacies routes and maritime industries. Today, this ... Built in 1862 by the US Army to protect Key where the late Nobel Prize winner, Ernest beautifully restored national landmark is home Truman Little White House “Huge fan to an award-winning museum and the official 111 Front Street of this place” headquarters of the Key West Art & Historical Key West, Fl 33040 ... Society. 305-294-9988; trumanlittlewhitehouse.com “So many artifacts Open M-Su 9am - 5pm; Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Guided Tours until 4:30pm to view” Key West Bight Quarters Florida’s Only Presidential Site ... MUSEUM 938 Whitehead Street Originally constructed in 1890 as naval “Well done and Key West, FL 33040 officers housing, this historical compound great story” 305-294-0012; kwahs.org became the winter White House for President Open Daily 9:30am — 4:30pm Harry S. Truman, who spent 175 days of ... AQUARIUMS A Tribute To Key West’s Maritime Heritage his Presidency here from 1946 to 1952. It “One of our Top Originally “manned” by a woman Keeper has also been used by six other Presidents Three in Key West” when it opened in 1848, the Key West including William Howard Taft, Dwight D. ... Lighthouse is now one of the island’s most Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter “A must see” THEATER iconic attractions where you can walk up 88 and Bill Clinton. Tours take place every 15 - steps to the top of the light for a birds-eye 20 minutes throughout the day. Mention this view of Key West and explore the belongings, Florida Keys ad for $2 photographs, and words of the lighthouse Key West Turtle Museum New Exhibition admission.OFF Keepers who bravely kept the light burning 200 Margaret Street through threats of war and weather. Key West, Fl 33040 “Flashpoint” 305-294-0209; keywestturtlemuseum.org Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Open Th-Sa 11am - 5pm 200 Greene Street A Piece of Key West History KeyWest, FL 33040 Located next to a former turtle cannery 305-294-2633; melfisher.org building, this former fish house is now home Open M - Su 8:30am - 5pm; to the Key West Turtle Museum. Here you Open Now Sa & Su 9:30 am - 5 pm can explore the history of the green sea through A Bounty Of Shipwreck Treasures On the property of the Islander Resort, Islamorada, MM 82 Oceanside turtle fishing industry and see a burgeoning Memorial Day The legendary Mel Fisher and his team of collection of archeological objects and turtle treasure hunters come to life at this fas- Open Wednesdays through Sundays • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday-Friday-Saturday bones. Opened by Mel Fisher Maritime cinating maritime museum that displays a 11a-5p Museum, the Turtle Museum focuses on turtle 305-922-2237 • www.keysdiscovery.com bounty of precious loot salvaged from the conservation efforts, including promoting Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation, which operates the Discovery Center, is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization. Spanish Galleon, Atocha, which sunk off awareness, protecting habits, and tagging for of Key West over 400 years ago. Treasure research and study. 12 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 13 WHAT’S UP Mango Madness! ONGOING Every Tuesday Virtual Festival June 22 – 28th Mario Sanchez Original Works & Lecture Nightly Key West: Owner of Key West’s renowned ou don’t have to be in the Keys Jazz at Tavern N’ Town Gallery on Greene, Nance Frank has Key West: Some of Key West’s top talent to enjoy a far-out festival that curated multiple exhibits of famed Cuban including “Island Chanteuse” Carmen Ro- revolves around all things mango! artist, Mario Sanchez with catalogues for driquez and Michael Thomas perform nightly Y his exhibit presented by The American Fresh smoothie mango juice and from 5-7pm during Key West’s best Happy Folk-Art Museum, The Museum of the City Hour. Takes place at Marriott Beachside mango panna cotta with mango slice of New York as well as Cuba’s National Key West Sunset Celebration Resort, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Info: 305- put on wooden plate and wooden Museum. Her weekly presentation about 296-8100; tavernntown.com. Sanchez’s life and work is absolutely Every Saturday & Sunday background, homemade cuisine.Key fascinating. Takes place at 2pm every Tues at Big Pine Flea Market Nightly West’s very first virtual festival, Mango the Gallery on Greene, 606 Greene St, Key Big Pine Key: Discover all kinds of great finds Key West Sunset Celebration Madness, which happens Monday, June West. 305-304-2323; gal-leryongreene.com. at unbeatable prices at this long-time Lower Key West: Each evening, about two hours Keys Flea Market that showcases an eclectic 22 and runs through Sunday, June 28, before sunset, flocks of people gather at Wednesday – Saturday mix of both used and new merchandise, Key West's Mallory Square and on the pier virtually transports you right into the Cabaret in The Gardens as well as locally made soaps, tools and behind the Margarittaville Resort & Marina on Key West: Key West’s Gardens Hotel is one tarps, fishing supplies, watches and jewelry, heart of Key West in the blink of an eye. Front Street to watch the sun slowly sink into of the most beautiful boutique hotels on the fresh seafood and produce, homemade ice the and to revel in the colorful Imagine being able to “stroll” through Party on Higgs Beach from 6 – 9pm. Waterfront Park from 10am – 3pm. This island and every Weds through Sat from 5 cream, weekend Fish Fry and inflatable park. street performers, local artists, psychics a Mango Mania “Virtual Vendor - 7pm, you can enjoy wonderful, live piano Open from 8am - 2pm every Sat and Sun On Friday, June 26, from 11am – 1pm is your chance to experience all things and food vendors who have made Key music in the Hotel’s intimate Cabaret. Full bar through July. Free admission and parking. Village” where you can experience all West's Sunset Celebration a world-famous, you can attend the very first “Mango mango – from mango tastings and and stellar wines are the coup de gras. Find Find it at 30250 Overseas Hwy, Oceanside multicultural happening. Lunch” where each course will feature mango daiquiris to mango trees. at 525 Angela St, Key West. Info: 305-294- on Big Pine Key. Info: 305-872-4103; 2661; gardenshotel.com. bigpinefleamarket.com. a different variety of mango. Then at Wrapping things up on Sunday, June continued on page 16 1pm, renowned chef, Martha Hubbard 28, is the Perry Hotel’s special Mango

VAN HALEN 59 LES PAUL creates delicious mango delights during Brunch from 7am – 10am where master her engaging Masterclass Cooking chefs will add an intriguing mango twist Demo which takes place at The Key to the hotel’s weekly brunch menu. West Faith Center. Proceeds from the festival benefit The Mania continues on Saturday, the Police Athletic League and is one June 27 with a Mango Culinary of the Keys’ largest fundraiser for Competition at Key West’s Bayview kids. To donate directly or for more Park from 9am – 10pm followed by the information on this cool virtual event go things mango, without ever having to Mango Virtual Vendor Village at Truman to mangofestkeywest.com. leave your house. You’ll actually be able to visit vendors and art galleries, order great food and even shop our local boutiques – all from the comfort of your home. Festival week begins on Monday, June Not Your Ordinary Pawn Shop! 22 with an array of daily culinary and cocktail videos that start at noon each For over 40 years, we’ve been supplying dealers with the World’s finest watches, day. If you want to learn how to create jewelry, diamonds and collectibles at the lowest prices. intriguing dishes with mangos, make Now you can get these exclusive items at the same dealer prices. the best Mango Mojito north of Havana 91551 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, Fl 33070 or shake things up with a Mango Keys Pawn 305.962.1956 | keyspawn.com Margarita, be sure to tune in. Things really start heat up on Highest prices paid for gold, watches, diamonds and jewelry! Best interest rates on loans! Thursday, June 25 with a Kick Off

14 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 15 WHAT’S UP Every Sunday Monthly Jazz in The Gardens Every Third Key West: Enjoy some terrific jazz amidst lush Saturday Native flora and fauna during this free hang Plant Sale that draws Key West’s top jazz cognoscenti. Key West: Peruse over Full bar, champagne and fabulous wines. 2,000 native, rare and Takes place from 5:30 - 8pm at the Gardens endangered plants from Hotel, 526 Angel St, Key West. Info: 305- the Keys, Cuba and the 294-2661; gardenshotel.com. Western Caribbean at this terrific monthly plant Monthly sale. Takes place from First Thursday Art & Shopping Walk 9am - Noon at the Key Key West: Each month, The Studios of West Tropical Forest and Key West (TSKW), along with many other Botanical Garden, 5210 neighboring galleries in the 500 Block of Col-lege Rd. Info: 305- Every Third Saturday Native Plant Sale, Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden Fleming St, host special exhibitions from 296-1504; keywest. 6 - 9pm. More info: 305-296-0458; tskw.org. garden. Monthly Second Saturday Art Stroll Monthly Monthly : The Stock Island Arts District Third Thursday Morada Way Art Walk First Friday MM 104 throws open its doors on the second Saturday Islamorada: Fine arts, live music and Key Largo: Stroll among artists, shop for gifts, of each month where you can leisurely “culinary art” are the hallmark of this festive enjoy street bites from local eateries and more stroll about the many art galleries, working monthly event which showcases both national during this fun monthly Block Party. Takes studios and eclectic shops. Look for the festive and local artisans in galleries along the place on the First Friday of every month from pink “Art District” banners flying at each Morada Way Arts & Cultural District. Takes 6 - 10pm, rain or shine along the Overseas participating location. Takes place from 11am place from 6 - 9pm on Old Hwy, MM 81.5, Highway at mile marker 104 in Key Largo. - 4pm on Feb 8, March 14 and April 11. Info: Oceanside, Islamorada. Info: 305-393-6012; Info: keylargofirstfriday.com. 305-731-5780; ILoveStockIsland.org. moradaway.org. continued on page 21 Free ‘Duval Loop’ Bus

The free Duval Loop Bus is a great way to get around Key West’s Historic Seaport and downtown districts. You can hop-on and off these colorful buses which will take you to 16 different stops putting you close to the island’s local attractions, hotels, museums, shops and eateries. Buses run every half-hour from 6 to 10am and every 15 minutes from 10pm until midnight. The Duval Loop Bus operates Thurs - Sun through November and daily during high season.

16 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 17 Fins Up! The 36th Annual Underwater Music Festival

Capt. Seth Salzman

ave you ever raved to an On Saturday, July11, put on your awareness an-nouncements that offer Underwater Concert before? favorite costume, grab your fins and tips on ways to enjoy the reef while HWell, now’s your chance during hit the wa-ter to revel in this unique minimizing environmen-tal impacts. the 36th Annual Underwater Music ocean concert staged by Keys radio Many divers and snorkelers launch Festival. station, WWUS 104.1 FM. The station their boats from public ramps and This quirky concert, set for Saturday, broadcasts its hit list underwater via marinas in the area but you can also July11 from 10am - 2pm, takes place at Lubell Laboratory speakers suspended reserve space on boats run by Lower Looe Key Reef, an area of the Florida under boats positioned above the reef. Keys dive operators who have their own Keys National Marine Sanctuary It’s a lot of fun, but on a more onboard costume . approximately six miles south of Big serious note, the concert also promotes For more info call the Lower Keys Pine Key. preserving the Keys' unique coral Chamber at 305-872-2411 or go to Imagine floating among mystical reef ecosystem by incorporating diver lowerkeyschamber.com. mermaids and costumed musicians playing artist-sculpted mock instruments ranging from a “mantalin” and “sea- phan flute” to a “trom-bonefish” and “fluke-a-lele.” It truly is an underwater concert that will blow your fins off! The festivities kick off with an opening reception at 6 pm on Friday, July 10 at Kiki’s Sandbar at MM 29 Gulfside on . Come in costume and enjoy scrummy appetizers, tropical libations, and learn some fascinating info about our precious reefs.

18 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 19 WHAT’S UP Unplugged Now - July 31 art galleries, order great 10th Annual Key West ART in the food and even shop our Key Largo’s Original Music Festival Garden local boutiques - all from Key West: Meander over Garden boardwalks the comfort of your home. and down pathways through dap-pled shade Proceeds from the festival usic lovers take note: 15 through Sunday, October 18, cast by fresh greenscape, colorful blossoms benefit the Police Athlet-ic Although Key Largo’s draws hit songwriters from Nashville and winged creatures of nature and spot … League and is one of the Original Music Festival was and beyond, along with an elite group sculpture! Nature has been benign in recent Keys’ largest fundraiser for M months with spring rains bringing renewal kids. To donate directly or cancelled last spring due to COVID 19, of industry-influencing musicians and and the return of ART in the GARDEN with for more information on it’s being resurrected for this fall! performers. Joining them artistic expres-sions emphasizing harmony this cool virtual event go to with nature. Created by local artists, these mangokeywest.com. The annual music are individual singers and works ac-cent the natural beauty of the extravaganza, which bands, both local and garden and feature earth-friendly themes, July 4th is now scheduled for national, who will perform Things really crank up on Sunday, including recycled and natural materials. Independence Day Takes place daily from 10am - 4pm at the Celebration Thursday, October everything from Country, Rock October 18 from 2 to10pm with a big Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, Keys-Wide: There’s lots Independence Day Celebration, Keys-Wide and Pop to Jazz, and Blues. Beach BBQ Bash at the world-famous 5210 College Road, Key West. Info: 305- going on all over the Keys Multiple bay front stages, Caribbean Club where you can take 296-1504; key west.garden. so here’s a quick view of what’s happening: Oceanside) followed by free day-long in 20 live performances in 90 minute, all within walking distance of one June 22 - 28 Key Largo: Celebrate Independence Day with festivities at Sombrero Beach culminating with another, are set up around MM 104 continuous multi-artist segments. Mango Fest Key West an annual 4th of July Parade which rolls out a huge fireworks display at 9pm. Big Pine & The Lower Keys: The celebration at some of Key Largo’s favorite If you love great music, this is one Key West: You don’t have to be in the at 9:45am from MM 98 - 100 followed by a Keys to enjoy a far-out festival that revolves at and enjoy a huge fireworks dis-play starts at 5pm at Big Pine Community Park with helluva event you don’t want to miss! waterfront hot spots including around all things mango! Key West’s very at 10pm on Blackwater Sound, MM 104, music, food and fun fol-lowed by a fireworks extravaganza after sunset. Sundowners, Señor Frijoles, Cactus Best of all, admission is free. For first virtual festival transports you right into Bayside. the heart of Key West in the blink of an eye. Marathon: The holiday parade be-gins Key West: Fireworks light up the Atlantic Jack’s, and Breezers Tiki Bar at the more info call 305-394-3736 or go to You’ll actually be able to visit vendors and at 10am on Sombrero Blvd. (MM 50, starting at 9pm off the White St. Pier. Marriott Bay Beach Resort. keylargooriginalmusicfest.com continued on page 23 OctoberMay Sun Fun Music 15 - 18 Great music • Great Food • great times 142020-202017 • Fabulous waterfront 4 Days of Key Largo’s locations • Multiple venues Live & stages Original • Music of all genres, Music for all ages & tastes • Hit singer songwriters in KEY from Nashville, LArgO NO COVER CHARGE and across the US

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20 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 21 WHAT’S UP July 10 - 12 36th Annual Underwater Music Festival Big Pine & The Lower Keys: A quirky concert broadcast underwater for divers, snorkelers and the occasional mermaid emphasizes reef preservation. The sub-merged songfest is held at Looe Key Reef in the Florida Keys ion National Marine Sanctuary, approximately Randy Roberts 5 miles south of Big Pine Key. Transportation available from local dive shops. Info: 305- 872-2411; lowerkeyschamber.com. Don’t let his boyish good looks fool you. July 10 - 12 There’s more than meets the eye once Randy Roberts enters 27th Annual Big Pine & Lower Keys his “Transformation Station.” Dolphin Tournament 27th Annual Big Pine & Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament Lower Keys: Presented by The Lower Keys With a flick of his eyebrow pencil, a pinch of blush and Chamber of Commerce, this premiere July 21 - 26 West’s lively spirit, a commemoration of the the trace of his lip liner, Roberts’ “inner woman” magically fishing tournament event, attracts top anglers 40th Annual Hemingway Days 121st anniversary of the author’s July 21 birth comes to life. who contend for more than $40,000 in Key West: Writers, anglers and fans of the late and a 5k run that salutes his sporting interests. cash prizes and awards. A special cash author Ernest Hemingway’s work converge However, representatives of the Hemingway The spotlight flashes, the curtain rises and onto the stage prize of $20,000 is awarded for the on Key West for the annual Hemingway Days Look-Alike Society and Sloppy Joe’s Bar have ® sashays “Consuela,” a sassy Latin Showgirl with a thick largest dolphin over 50 pounds. Additional celebration. The festival honors the legacy announced that the 40th annual Hemingway of the American literary giant who lived and Look-Alike Contest is canceled this year Spanish accent and a penchant for high drama, who prizes await winners in the open, ladies and youth divisions. Info: 305-872-2411; wrote on the island for most of the 1930s. because of the global COVID-19 pandemic. opens Roberts’ one (wo)man show. lowerkeyschamber.com. This celebration includes a three day Marlin The next Hemingway Look-Alike Contest is But Consuela isn’t the only lovely lady in Robert’s bag of Tournament, virtual presentations, scheduled July 22-24, 2021. info: 305-294- poetry readings, a street ,celebrating Key 0320; fla-keys.com. female illusion. continued on page 25 The renowned showman embodies a plethora of personalities and a roster of famous ladies. His uncanny impersonations of Mae West, Joan Crawford, Carol Channing, Ann Miller and Phyllis Diller (an act which landed him on “The Jenny Jones Show” with the real Phyllis Diller), along with a bevy of original ladies is truly a sight to behold. You can catch his all live tribute to some of the world’s most beloved performers at “Randy Roberts Live!” at Key West’s famous La Te Da Cabaret. For current performance dates hit up lateda.com. FYI: Randy Roberts is also headlining this year’s 35th Annual Headdress Ball on Thursday, October 26 at Key West’s new Amphitheater at the Truman Waterfront Park. Tickets at keystix.com.

22 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 23 WHAT’S UP Christopher Peterson July 25 August 12 - 16 31st Annual Hemingway 5K Sunset Tropical Heat Master of Illusion Run/Walk & Paddleboard Race Key West: This All-Male-All-Adult fever-pitched Key West: Fitness walkers and paddle board festival includes more than a dozen intriguing- enthusiasts can test their skills and celebrate ly decadent events ranging from drag shows Hemingway’s sporting lifestyle in Key West’s to themed pool parties and gatherings at hottest race (literally). The 3-mile ocean course island clubs. Not for the faint-hearted! Info: Paddle Board Race kicks off at 5:30pm at the 305-294-4603; tropicalheatkw.com. Southernmost Beach followed by the 5K Run/ Walk at 7:30pm at Key West’s Southernmost September 2 - 6 Point. Cool off after the race with an ocean Womenfest dip and cold libations. Register between 3 - Key West: This blockbuster four day festival 7pm on the beach outside the Southernmost celebrates freedom and diversity and is Cafe, 1405 Duval St. Info: 305-240-0727; a mag-net for thousands of women from keywesthalfmarathon.com. around the world who come to Key West for non-stop fun, parties, live performances July 29 - 30 and tons of activities. Info: 305-294-4603; Mini-Lobster Season Women's Fest, Key West womenfest.com. Every Mini Lobster season the coastal areas of Florida are flooded with lobster hunters August 6 - 9 September 3 - 7 try-ing to get their share of this year's bounty. 24th Annual Key West Lobsterfest 10th Annual Key West Brewfest There are two Florida Lobster Seasons, the Key West: It's a weekend of "Lobstermania" Key West: More than 150 beers and craft 2 day mini season and the 8 month regular when approximately 10,000 pounds of brews are on tap at this "tasty" annual event lobster season. The mini lobster season is succulent, locally caught lobster is grilled, that includes beer dinners, beer brunches, always the last consecutive Wednesday and sautéed, stuffed and deliciously prepared Happy Hour parties, pool parties, late-night Thursday in July. to celebrate the bounty of the Keys lobster parties, seminars and the Signature Tasting season. Lots of activities all weekend long. Festival Event on Sat, August 31st. Info: Info: 305-998-8599; keywestlobsterfest.com. 800-354-4455; keywestbrewfest.com. continued on page 29 Photos: Carolyn Cooper

adonna, Lucille Ball, Tina You can also catch him at this year’s at Key West’s new Amphitheater at Turner, Katherine Hepburn 35th Annual Headdress Ball which Truman Waterfront Park. Tickets at M- you never know who will takes place on Thursday, October 26 keystix.com. CHRISTOPHER PETERSON’S show up when master female illusionist, Christopher Peterson takes to the stage. His hit show, EYECONS, is one of the hottest tickets in Key West and his miraculous transformation from one character to another right on stage is Live Female absolutely fascinating. With impeccable comic timing and Impersonator impressive singing, Peterson’s one man, many women extravaganza landed him a leading role as Bette Davis in Bitchslap at Key West’s Waterfront Playhouse and as Lucille Ball in the movie “Rat Race” with Cuba Gooding, Jr. KEY WEST Never static, Peterson is constantly introducing new characters to his outstanding EYECONS show which returns this season to La Te Da Cabaret, 1125 in Key West.

24 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 25 6pm Martini Monday airbrush artist, drink specials and poolside Cowboy Bill’s ,618 Duval St. 305-292-1865; “Roaring 2020’s & Future Fiction” Live music, great food and $7 martinis. games. Oceans Edge Resort & Marina 5950 cowboybills.com. FREE! Virgilio’s, 524 Duval St. FREE! Peninsular Ave, Stock Island. 9pm Dungeon of Dark Secrets 8 - 1am Kinky 1 - 4pm 1960’s Pool Party VIP Tickets are guaranteed to sell out. 801 No Kinky Costume, No Entry. Open Bar 8 – in your favorite vintage swimsuit, Bourbon Bar, 801 Duval St. 305-731-9055. 11pm. First Flight, 301 Whitehead St. Tickets psychedelic patterns and platform shoes $$ & Info: [email protected]. and boogie down to great live music. The Marker Waterfront Resort, 200 William St. 10pm ABC (Anything But Clothes) 9:30pm Comic Book Capers 305-501-5193. Party Prizes for best costumes and live music at Hooters Super Model Jessie Teschker and 10pm. Sloppy Joes, 201 Duval St. FREE! 2pm 2nd Annual Fantasy Fest Bar Celebrity Girlfriends are your Host for this Crawl & Scavenger Hunt Adventurous and Risque Party of a Lifetime. 10pm — 4am Tops or Bottoms Follow the creative clues and solve the riddles Sandbar Sports Grill, 511 Greene St. Tickets: Men Only Event. New Orleans House Garden while you explore the uninhibited side of Key 305-304-1188; keystix.com. & Pool Bar 724 Duval St.305-293-9800; Bourbonstpub.com

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2 - 5pm Beach Bash ® Grab your flip flops and head out to the beach to twist again. Drink and food specials along Key West Fantasy Fest with throwback beach activities. Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St. 305-295-6550.

7 - 10pm Cocktails for Animal Tails October 16 - 25 “All You Can Drink” Animal Party to benefit the Florida Keys SPCA. Rick's Complex, 202 Duval St. 305-294-4857. $$

7 - 10pm Rock the Tatas Contest Not for the faint-hearted, this wildly Bahama Village neighborhood. Petronia and Buggy. The Perry Hotel, 7001 Shrimp Rd., Contest starts at 7 PM at Hanks Hair of the outrageous, world renowned event which takes Front Street FREE! 305-296-1717. FREE! Dog Saloon, 409 Caroline. Awards & After place from Friday, October 16 - 25, celebrates Party starts at 10pm, Smokin Tuna, 4 Charles over 40 years of fun and debauchery. CANCELEDSUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 5:30 | 9pm | 11pm Beatles Tribute CANCELED St. Portion of proceeds benefits Making Strides Come as your favorite "Beatles Look-Alike” at Against Breast Cancer. $$ This year’s theme, “Roaring 2020’s & Future 11am - 3pm Zombie Brunch this fun “Sixties Dress-Up" . West. Starts at The Seafood 10pm - 4am Desire Male Fetish Party Fiction” is sure to stir your creative juices. All you can eat & full bar. La Trattoria The Green Parrot, 601 Whitehead St. 305- due to Covid-19 8pm Capt Tony’s Party In Plaid dueCompany, 631to Greene St.Covid-19 305-292-9994; Men Only Event. New Orleans House For late breaking news, hit up fantasyfest.com. Oceanside; 3593 S Roosevelt Blvd. 294-6133. Wear your naughty or nice plaid Capt Tony’s, keywesthunt.com. $$ Garden & Pool Bar. 724 Duval St. 305-293- Have fun and be safe! Reservations 305-295-6789. 428 Greene St. 305-294-1838. FREE! 9800; Bourbonstpub.com. 6pm Heroes & Villains Run/Walk 5K 6:30pm Pet Masquerade FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 1 - 4pm Awake the Dead – Zombie Dress up as your favorite Superhero or Super 9pm — 4am Men of Labare A carousel of frisky pets and playful THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 After Party Villain and run, walk or fly to the finish line. Tightly Whitely Party owners perform for fame, fortune Noon - Midnight Bahama Village Pool party with DJ KYD, tequila flights, swag, Race starts and finishes near the beach at the The sexiest and wildest all male and prizes. Registration at 5pm. 11am — 1pm Naughty Bike Ride Goombay Festival Mexican food specials, and Zombie Limbo. Southernmost Beach Resort parking lot, behind review show on Earth. Bottle Cap, 21 E. Quay Rd. FREE to watch! Get body painted, enjoy libations, titillating This exuberant family friendly street party 24 North 3820 North Roosevelt Blvd. the La Mer House, 506 South St. Registration 1128 Simonton St. Tickets 305- [email protected]. music and meet new friends! Registration and showcases island arts and crafts, music & info: Themeruns.com. 304-1188; keystix.com. $$ Pre Party @ 803 Duval Street Parking lot with and food in the heart of Key West’s historic 2 - 6pm Zombie Bike Ride 8pm Homemade Bikini Contest music and open Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar! Bahama Village neighborhood. Petronia and Gather at Zombieland in Fort 5:30pm | 10pm| Creativity and attention to detail are the Bike ride to Smokin’ Tuna with free admission Front Street FREE! East Martello to get your blood Midnight It’s flowing, body painted, and enjoy key elements to winning. Smokin’ Tuna, 4 to concert. 305-731-9055. Tickets: keystix. Not Easy Being Charles St. VIP Tickets: 305-517-6350. com. Noon - 5pm Havana Cabana Pool a mid-afternoon snack from 2-6pm. Green! General Admission FREE! Party Then hop on your bike at 6pm and Wear green and Noon - 6pm 14th Annual Halo & Dj Top Jimmy will serves up the hot beats while join the thousands of costumed rock n’ roll with 7pm - Midnight Wharfstock Horns Pool Party the Floridita food truck serves up authentic zombies as the invasion heads to the the Gainseville- It’s tie-dye, flower power, and Get wet & wild in your angel halo or devil Cuban food. 3420 N Roosevelt Blvd. FREE! Zombiefest in Downtown. based Tom Petty psychedelic colors in a time capsule.. horns for a chance to win BIG $$$! Free tribute band. The Prizes for sexiest Hippie Chick and body painting, live music, great giveaways, 6-10pm Royal Coronation 6:30pm Zombifest After Green Parrot, 601 Grooviest Dude. Schooner Wharf fantastic food, drink specials. Pole dancing Cast your vote for the King & Queen of Parties Whitehead St. 305-294-6133. $$ Bar, 202 William St.; 305-292- starts at 4:30 PM; Dante's Restaurant & Fantasy Fest! This fabulous 2-hour stage show Keep the party going with music & 9520; schoonerwharf.com. Raw Bar, 951 Caroline St. 305-293-5123; includes entertainment by local celebrities and dancing in the streets all night at the WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 danteskeywest.com. $$ the Candidates themselves! Truman Waterfront Tiki House, Bagatelle Sloppy Joe’s, 9pm 2nd Annual Fantasy Fest Air Park Amphitheatre. 305-295-9112. Irish Kevin’s, Mangoes and Green 11am - Close Wasting Away @ The Championships 4 - 7pm Famous Karaoke Parrot. Original Margarittaville It’s the funniest thing you ever saw that Costume singing contest at Key West Oldest SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 Dress like a Tourist and Come Get Lei’d. night at that place with those people. First Karaoke bar. Two Friends Patio, 512 Front St. Margarittaville, 500 Duval St. 305-292-1435 Flight 301 Whitehead St. 305-293-8484; FREE! Noon - Midnight Bahama Village 6:30pm Southernmost Luau firstflightkw.com. $$ Goombay Festival Noon - 4pm Duck, Duck, Booze Pool Enjoy a Key West style pig roast with your Noon - 3pm Living On the Edge 8pm 5th Annual White Party This exuberant family friendly street party Party toes in the sand and a drink in your hand. Pool Party 9 pm Sexy Bull Riding Contest Enjoy your secret fantasies with the lovely showcases island arts and crafts, music Swim in a pool full of rubber duckies, enjoy Southernmost Beach Resort, 1405 Duval St. Dress or undress for your favorite decade Free well drinks & beer for ladies from ladies of the Red . Dirty Harry’s, 202 and food in the heart of Key West’s historic beverage samples, and live music by DJ 305-295-6550. and party with the “Durtbags” band. Rockstar 9 – 11pm. Contest starts at midnight. Duval St.

26 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 27 ® KEY WEST FANTASY FEST WHAT’S UP 8pm 41st Annual Costume Toga 10pm Pimpin' Ain't Easy October 1 - 4 Water-front Restaurant, MM 104, Bayside kids activities plus live and Chinese auctions. Party Mr. Pimp and Ms. Ho costume Reef Fest and continues all weekend long with multiple Takes place from 11am - 5pm at Marathon Transport yourself back in time with a contest.; Cowboy Bill's 618 Duval St. Key West: The annual celebration of marine stages at neighboring Cactus Jacks and Señor Com-munity Park, MM 49, oceanside, traditional or fantasy Toga.Best Togas will 305-304-1188; VIP Tickets online at conservation includes ocean adventures like Frijoles. For a full schedule of events call 305- Marathon. Info: 305-923-9976. win Sloppy Joe’s gift cards throughout keystix.com. $$ of kayaking, snorkeling and diving, all 394-37; keylargooriginalmusicfest.com the night. Signup between 8 - 9:15pm. alongside marine life experts. Afternoons Sloppy Joe’s, 201 Duval St. $$. 10:30pm - 4am Kinky Couples Party feature free seminars from renowned experts October 16 - 25 ® 9pm - 4am Exposed Sells out fast! 801 Bourbon Bar, 801 in a variety of marine topics. Evenings boast Fantasy Fest : Roaring 2020’s & Play in the Poolside Foam Party and Duval St. Tickets: 786-886-4766; food, drinks and fun with friends old and new. Future Fictions dance the night away on 2 Dance keystix.com All events are open to the public. Info: 305- Key West: This outrageous 10-day costuming Floors. Bourbon St. Pub, 724 Duval St. 852-0030; reef.org. and masking celebration features flamboyant 305-293-9800; bourbonstpub.com. $$ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 masquerade competitions, exuberant October 7 - 11 promenades, street and a grand 9pm Pink Party Noon - 10:30pm Duval Street Key West parade that stars marching Promenade Wear your sexiest pink costume or body Songwriters groups, island-style bands painting and you may win big. Portion Party down Duval from the Gulf to the Festival and lavish floats. More of proceeds benefits the American Atlantic. FREE! Cancer Society. Fat Tuesday, 305 Duval Key West: info: 305-295-9112; St. 305-296-9373; fattuesdaykeywest. 6pm V IP Parade Balcony Bash Audiences can FantasyFest.com. com. $$ Open bar & catered buffet. New rock, sway Orleans House & Bourbon Bar, and sing along October 18 Island Hoppers Songwriter Fest 10pm 13th Annual Git-R-Wet 724/801 Duval St. Limited tickets: to some of 10th Annual T-Shirt Contest 305-293-9800; keystix.com. $$ America’s Zombie Bike Ride Girls get wet and wild vying for a hottest Key West: This OTHER FLORIDA 6pm Parade Viewing Party $1,000 first prize! 305-292-1865. Cowboy Noon - Midnight San Carlos Street contempo- costumed, rock n’ Roll HAPPENINGS Bill’s, 618 Duval St. Tickets at Keystix.com. Party Hard Rock Cafe, 313 Duval St. Tickets: 305- rary hits and bike ride typically draws Latin Music! Mojitos! Rum! Dancing! San 293-0230; hardrock.com. $$ classics at the several thousand men, September 18 - 27 10pm Pajama & Lingerie Party Carlos Institute, 516 Duval St. 305-294-3887. You’ll feel like you’re at the Playboy mansion at 6pm Patio Parade Party annual Key West women and children - and Island Hoppers Songwriter Fest Songwriters Festival, even a few pets. Garbed in this Hugh Hefner Tribute party. Dress sexy and Noon - 5pm Tea In The Street & Pool Mangoes, 700 Duval St. Tickets: 305-294- Key Largo Original Music Fest Captiva Island/Downtown Fort Myers/Fort the largest festival of its ragged costumes and frightening enter the Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe Party 8002; mangoeskeywest.com. $$ Myers Beach: Southwest Florida’s highly look-a-like contest. The Dirty Pig, 320 Grinnell Get your groove on at Key West’s biggest kind. Since 1997 BMI has been face and body makeup, they pedal anticipated 10-day music festival draws some 6pm Parade Night Party St. Tickets: 305-304-1188; keystix.com. outdoor dance party and "Splash" Pool Party a presenting sponsor of the festival and has along the island city’s Atlantic Ocean shore of country music’s greatest singer-songwriters Gourmet food & cocktails. Rooftop Cafe, in the New Orleans House Garden & Pool Bar. helped it grow into both a tourist attraction in a deli-ciously scary spectacle. The goulash from Nashville and nationwide. Enjoy more 10:30pm Annual 80’s Party 308 Front St. Tickets: 305-294-2042; Bourbon St Pub, 724 Duval St. 305-293-9800; and favorite of island locals. The festival event starts at 2pm when “Zombieland” than 80 artists and over 100+ shows (most of Dress head to toe in your best 80's costumeCANCELED bourbonstpub.com. rooftopcafekeywest.com. $$ revolves around five days and nights where opens at Fort East Martello Museum, a which are free) in small intimate venues Info: with awards given throughout the day. At live music bliss introduces crowds to the faces, reputedly haunted historic site overlooking the 10:30 pm, a full 80's band will keep you 7pm Fantasy Fest® Parade island-hopper.fortmyers-sanibel.com. 5:30pm Masquerade March voices and stories be-hind the songs. Info: Atlantic Ocean at 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd. fighting for your right to party into the wee Parade through Old Town with music and It doesn’t get any wilder than this! Duval St. hours . Irish Kevin’s, 211 Duval St; 305-292-due to Covid-19FREE! keywestsongwritersfestival.com. Info: zombiebikeride.com. October 3 - 4 noisemakers! Thirst quenchers provided at 1262. $$. selected guesthouses. Begins at the Key West 26th Annual Downtown Sarasota October 9 - 11 November 8 - 15 Cemetery Frances St. entrance but revelers 10pm Dirty Doctors & Naughty Crafts Festival Phil Peterson’s Florida Keys Poker Run Race World Offshore Key West FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 can join the mad march anywhere along the Nurses Party Sarasota: Shop a variety of fine crafts, Championship Races routes. FREE! Sells out fast! Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. Florida Keys: Motorcyclists from throughout including jewelry, pottery, ceramics, Noon - 5pm Noche Libre Tickets: 305-304-1188; keystix.com. $$ the United States travel down one of Key West: High speed offshore powerboats photography, painting and more. And don’t Grab your bathing , fedora and cigar 7pm 14th Annual Pirate Bash & America’s most scenic highways to raise race in Key West Harbor and surrounding forget to check out the Green Market. Takes and be ready to swim, dance and win prizes Costume Contest 10:30pm - 4am Kinky Couples Party money for charity. Riders traverse the waters in this annual Havana Cabana, 3420 N Roosevelt Blvd. place downtown Sarasota More than $1500 in cash and prizes for the Always sells out! 801 Bourbon Bar, 801 Duval Overseas Highway (US Highway 1), the challenge, known 305-294-5541. FREE! St. Tickets: 305-731-9055 keystix.com. $$ from 10am - 5 pm. Info: Art best pirate and wench costumes. Turtle Kraals, roadway from mainland to the Lower Florida internationally as the 231 Margaret St. 305-294-2640. $$ Festival.com. Noon - 5pm Bowties & Bathing SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2020 Keys, that features dozens of bridges and Indianapolis 500 of long vistas of breathtaking open water. powerboat rac-ing. A EPIC all-male, clothing-optional pool party! 7:30pm Masquerade March October 15 - 18 Bikers have a great ride and a fun time, portion of the 6.5-mile Tickets at Keystix.com or at the door with cash After Party Noon - 5pm Children’s Day Biketoberfest® while helping charity organizations. Info: course runs through Key West or credit card. Island House, 1129 Fleming St. The madness continues. Green Parrot Bar, A family event featuring food, rides, games, Daytona: Motorcycle enthusiasts 305-294-6284. Tickets: keystix.com. 601 Whitehead St. 305-294-6133 arts and crafts and a costume contest for petersonsharley.com. Harbor where racers can converge on beautiful Daytona children. Bay View Park, Truman Ave. and achieve speeds above 140 Beach for four days of beautiful Noon - 5pm Beach Bunny Infiniti Pool Eisenhower Dr. 305-292-8912. FREE! October 15 - 18 8pm 20th Annual Living Art Expo mph and provide fans with Florida weather, live music, and Party A showcase of the human form as a living Key Largo Original Music Fest breathtaking displays of skill Enjoy an all day pool pass,at the Southernmost Noon - 4pm The After Party motorcycle racing at Daytona canvas. Over $3,000 in cash prizes. Sunset Key Largo: Four days of multiple musical and power. Info: 305-296-6166. “Playboy Mansion.”DJ Hazard Southernmost Recover by the pool with Hangover Hospital. International Speedway. It’s also a Pier, Zero Duval. 305-295-7047; rlevering@ happenings set the stage, during this eclectic House, 400 Duval St. Tickets: Keystix.com. The Marker Waterfront Resort, 200 Williams terrific opportunity to tool around miles of oceankey.com. November 15 St. FREE! music festival which showcases hit songwriters scenic rides along famous A1A. You can from Nashville and beyond, as well as an 23rd Annual Taste of The Islands Noon - 10pm Fantasy Fest Street Fair 8pm — 4am Glitter & Glow Party find the Welcome Center directly across from elite group of local and national singers and Marathon: This award-winning event draws Duval Street's mile-long eater-tainment No glitter, no glow, no entry. SideBar, 504 4 - 8pm “The Fat Lady Sings” Daytona International Speedway at the corner extravaganza features arts and crafts, food Angela St. 305-294-0555. Tea Dance bands who perform everything from Rock several thousand attendees and features local of Checkered Flag Blvd and Daytona Blvd. vendors, lively libations and costumed frivolity. DJ Rude Girl spins the “Last Hurrah.” La Te Da, to Country to Blues and more. The festival restaurants, live entertainment, vendors and Info: biketoberfest.org. FREE! 1125 Duval St. 305-296-6706. $$ kicks off on Thurs, May 18 at Sundowners artists, a tribute to veterans, fashion show,

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INDIAN KEY HISTORIC UPPER KEYS STATE PARK Offshore Island, MM 78.5 Oceanside COOPERTOWN AIRBOATS Islamorada, FL 33036 22700 SW 8th Street 305-664-2540 US 41 - Tamiami Trail, Miami, FL 33010 floridastateparks.org 305-226-6048 Open Daily 8 am - Sunset coopertownairboats.com Historic Indian Site Seasonal Hours This tiny island once housed the largest Private tours available Home of The Original Airboat Tours population between St. Augustine and Key The first hour of the tour takes you Enjoy the pure thrill of an airboat ride across West and was also home to one of the deeper into the heart of Everglades a “river of grass’ in what the Miami Herald Keys' most lucrative ship wrecking empires. National Park. Your and New York Times rates as “Florida’s In 1840, Indian warriors burned all the personal guide will take you on Best.” You’ll fly right into the heart of the structures and killed most of the residents. a 20-30 mile tour into the Everglades, America’s most unique and Accessible only by boat, it’s a fantastic spot sawgrass prairies, through fragile ecosystem, where you can explore a to swim, kayak and hike. Boat shuttle and Hardwood Hammocks and to wide prairie of open sawgrass, travel through kayak rentals available from Robbie’s Marina an old hunting camp. Hardwood Hammocks, visit alligator holes at MM 77.5, Gulfside. and see an abundance of unique Everglades Enjoy frog legs and alligator tail wildlife. JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF PARK at world-famous MM 102.6, Oceanside Coopertown Restaurant. HURRICANE MONUMENT Key Largo, FL 33037 Locations available for Movie’s, MM 82, On The Median, 305-451-6300 Fashion, Photo and Corprate. Islamorada, FL 33036 pennekamppark.com 305-664-4503 Open Daily 8 am - Sunset Voted #1 by Miami Herald Open 24/7 America’s First Underwater Park National Historic Site Approximately 21 miles long and four miles Coopertown Created in 1937, this national historic site wide, this national treasure is famous for its memorializes the hundreds of World War I spectacular coral gardens, 600+ species of Airboat Rides veterans and civilians who lost their lives in exotic fish, turtles and old sailing wrecks. the Florida Keys’ worst natural disaster - the Plenty of activities throughout the park so 305-226-6048 infamous Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. there’s lots to do and see. There are also two 11 miles west of As part of the National Register of Historic beaches, campsites, picnic areas, a Visitors the Florida Turnpike on US 41 Places, the monument marks a crypt which Center, Gift Shop, Dive Shop and Concession 22700 SW 8th Street, Miami contains the skeletal bones and cremated Stand. remains of more than 400 victims. continued on page 36 www.coopertownairboats.com 1101 CHANNELSIDE DRIVE, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602 32 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 33 XPLORE BOTANICAL PARK Founded in 1984 as a non-profit marine Offshore island, MM 78.5, Gulfside mammal education and research facility, the Islamorada, FL 33036 DRC is one of the oldest dolphin facilities 305-664-2540 in the Keys. There are several sensational Open Th - M 8 am - 5:30 pm; Tours F-Su opportunities here for up-close introductions The Real Florida Keys with many exciting interactive programs With its thriving virgin tropical hardwood available daily, as well as educational hammock, this nature preserve has been narrated sessions. Advance reservations are called “the last place that truly represents the usually required for dolphin swims. Florida Keys.” In 1919, a wealthy Miami chemist bought the tiny island and built a HISTORIC caretaker’s home which is now a Visitor Offshore Island Center for the island forest. Ranger-guided Marathon, FL 33050 tours. Accessible only by boat. Boat shuttle 305-743-5999 and kayak rentals available from Robbie’s pigeonkey.net

Marina at MM 77.5, Bayside, Islamorada. Aquarium Encounters, Marathon Open Daily 10 am - 4 pm Step Back In Time BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK nature trails, cabins, campsites and boat This tiny coral island was the original work MIDDLE & LOWER MM 37, Oceanside, Big Pine Key, FL 33043 ramps make it a nature lover’s dream. camp for workers who built the Key West KEYS AREA 305-872-2353 Snorkeling and windsurfing rentals available. extension of the Flagler Railway and once bahiahondapark.com Admission fee. housed a thriving village of more than 400 Open Daily 8 am - Sunset AQUARIUM ENCOUNTERS people until the railroad’s demise in 1935. One Of The Nation’s Top Beaches MM 53 Gulfside Marathon, FL 33050 DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER Today you can tour the island’s historic Often cited as one of the nation’s “Top 10 305-407-3262 MM 59, Gulfside buildings, picnic on the lawn or snorkel in the Beaches,” this glorious palm-studded beach, FloridaKeysAquariumEncounters.com /Marathon, FL 33050 shallow bay. Ferry departs from Knight’s Key, with its beautiful crystalline water, offers Open Daily 9 am - 5 pm - 365 Days a Year 305-289-1121 MM 47, Oceanside on the north side of the superb swimming and snorkeling close to As Seen On the TV Show “Tanked” dolphins.org 7 Mile Bridge at 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm shore. In addition to the beach, the Park’s You don’t need a boat to immerse yourself Open Daily 9 am - 4:30 pm and 2:30 pm. 524 acres of subtropical flora and fauna, continued on page 37 in underwater adventure. Whether you want One Of The Keys Oldest Dolphin Facilities to be in the water or stay on dry land, this fabulous aquarium attraction is just the ticket. Not only can you hand-feed giant tarpon in the beautiful open canals and actually touch marine life in a shallow open aquarium, you The only frost-free can also snorkel a natural marine habitat in tropical moist forest & native the enclosed saltwater lagoon. Want more action? Try swimming in the enormous Coral garden in the Continental United States Reef Tank where you can dive or snorkel with colorful schools of local reef fish and go face- to-face with sharks in the adjoining Predator Reef Tank. Separated by a 6” clear plexiglass SPEAKER SERIES

window the Predator Reef Tank is home to February 15th, 1:30 PM a variety of shark, Goliath Grouper and Sponsored in part by: Robyn Mayer College of the Florida Keys Moray Eels. You can even feed the sharks “Decline of the Bird Population in the Florida Keys” through special underwater feeding ports as February 15th—16th

onlookers watch all the action from the main GARDENFEST AND GREEN MARKET March 21st, 1:30 PM underwater viewing area. Yowza! Plant sale; earth based art and vendors; live, Alison Higgins, Sustainability Coordinator City of Key West

local music; food, beer and wine available. “Energy Efficiency and Solar Solutions” FREE ADMISSION April 18th, 1:30 PM Michelle LeonardMularz March 4th, 10 AM to 4 PM Environmental Horticulture Agent UF/IFAS, Monroe County Extension Service SPRING MIGRATION & GREAT EGG HUNT “Advantages of Using Native Plants”

April July 3rd Saturday of the Month NATIVE PLANT SALE ART IN THE GARDEN OPEN DAILY 10AM—4PM

For more information and to keep up to date with all Garden Events visit www.keywest.garden or call 305.296.1504

The Garden is publicly owned and operated as a passive, natural resource-based public outdoor recreational site. Photo courtesy of Dolphin Research Center It is the policy of the Key West Botanical Garden Society to comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Fly Like Iron Man! TURTLE HOSPITAL MM 48.5, Gulfside High - Octane Fun At Barefoot Billy’s Marathon, FL 33050 305-743-2552 turtlehospital.org Open Daily 10 am - 4 pm The World’s Only Certified Sea Turtle Hospital The only state-certified veterinary hospital in the world for sea turtles. This unique non- profit organization is also the only facility that rehabilitates injured sea turtles (up to 70 per year) and releases them back into the wild. You can engage in educational discussions, get a behind-the-scenes look at the hospital and enjoy a fascinating guided tour through the turtle rehab area. Reservations required.

Turtle Hospital, Marathon KEY WEST Home Of The Original Island Jet Ski Tour offers a Dolphin Watch & Snorkeling Tour, BAREFOOT BILLY’S Billy Mosblech loves being on the water Morning Island Cruise and Sunset Harbor Casa Marina Resort and for the last 20 years, he has owned Cruise. Looking for a bike or scooter? Billy 714 Seminole St and operated Key West’s premium jet ski rents those, too! In addition to his Casa Key West, Fl 33041 company. Home of the Original Guided Marina location, you can also find Barefoot 305-735-2241; barefootbillys.com Island Jet Ski Tour, Billy can also hook you up Billy’s at the Reach Resort,1435 Simonton St, Open Daily with snorkel gear, kayaks, paddle boards, Key West. flyboards, Hobie Cats and more. He also continued on page 39

Weather In ou don’t have to be a Marvel ski tour where you can zoom from the In addition to all the cool water sports Paradise superhero to fly like Iron Man. Atlantic to the Gulf and stop at lots of rentals, he can also hook you up with Just strap yourself onto a fun places along the way. bicycles and scooters for getting around JUNE Y Average Temp: 84 º F Flyboard from Barefoot Billy’s in Key Too fast? Ok, then maybe the Ocean the island. Sunset: 8:15 p.m. West and the sky’s the limit. Discovery Tour with clear bottom kayaks FYI: If you book direct online, you can Average Rain: 4.4” Even if you’re a Flyboard newbie, and paddle boards, a Dolphin Watch save yourself 10% on any of Barefoot JULY you’ll be soaring through the air no & Snorkeling Tour to Key West’s Back Billy’s special tours. Just call 305-900- Average Temp: 86 º F time. This ingenious and deceptively Country or the Sunset Harbor Cruise 3088 or hit up barefootbillys.com and Sunset: 8:22 p.m. simple device enables you to fly up to aboard a 45’ power catamaran, might use coupon code “BAEREFOOT”. Average Rain: 3.6” 30’ - 40’ in the air or leap headfirst be just up your alley. Barefoot Billy’s is open daily AUGUST through the waves like a human dolphin. If sailing’s your gig, from 8am - 10pm with two Average Temperature: 84º Think of this adrenaline-pumping catch the island convenient locations: Sunset: 8:11 p.m. Average Rainfall: 4.6” X-sport as “wake boarding on steroids.” Tradewinds and glide Casa Marina Resort at But that’s not all that thrill seekers can along the Key’s the corner of Seminole SEPTEMBER experience at Barefoot Billy’s. It’s all pristine waters from and Alberta Streets; Average Temperature: 83º Sunset: 7:45 p.m. about how fast you want to go. one of Barefoot and the Reach Resort Average Rainfall: 6.4” Looking to zip around the island Billy’s Hobie Cats. at the corner of Vernon OCTOBER going up to 40mph? Then opt for a But top-notch toys and Waddell Streets. Average Temperature: 79º high-octane jet ski rental or Billy’s for water play aren’t Have fun and stay safe! Sunset: 7:13 p.m. original two hour, 28 mile guided jet Barefoot Billy’s only gig. Average Rainfall: 5.4”

36 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 37 XPLORE Hoist The Sails! CLASSIC HARBOR LINE Departs Schooner Wharf Sunset Sail Key West Is The Real Deal 292 William Street Key West, FL 33040 At 41’, “Conch West,” a blue water 305-293-7245; sail-keywest.com Call For Sailing Schedule cruising ketch, offers day trips for up to “Best Romantic Schooner Sail” 6 people as well as overnight, secluded This elegant, 105’ eco-friendly schooner with her cutting edge construction, fine teak decks island exploration charters. Capt. Seth and 3600 square feet of billowing white sails, and his Sunset Sail Key West crew can sets a daily course for a Classic Day Sail, whisk you away for variety of daily romantic Champagne Sunset Sail and brilliant Full Moon Sail. It also sets a stunning stage for trips, as well, including Sunrise and Day Nautical Destination and special Sails, Sunset and Starlight Sails and celebrations for up to 76 people. FYI: Climb Snorkel Sails to the reef, coral gardens aboard this beauty for Schooner Wharf Bar’s monthly Wrecker’s Race, a fast-paced and and ship wrecks. exciting nine mile race offshore to the famed Whatever trip or boat you decide Sandy Key Lighthouse and back. Such a blast! on, get ready for real deal. Because as FORT ZACHARY TAYLOR Sunset from Fort Zachary Taylor, Key West soon as you pull out of the harbor, the Capt. Seth Salzman End Of Southard Street Off Whitehead sails go up and the engines go off so Key West, FL 33040 Home Of Key West’s Famous by several acres of Australian pine trees so 305-295-0037 Civil War Fort it’s always a bit cooler than the rest of the ey West: With his tousled blonde For an even more intimate trip, the you get an authentic sailing experience fortzacharytaylor.com Designated as a National Historic Landmark island. Good deep water swimming, chair locks blowing in the breeze and a 32’ “Free Spirit,” a Lazy Jack Schooner every time. Open Daily 8 am - Sundown; in 1973, this state park is anchored by a rentals, grills, restrooms and a concession famous Civil War fort. The beach is shaded stand. Kdevilish twinkle in his eye, Capt. that accommodates up to six guests, is Info and reservations: 305-587-4488; Tours of The Fort Daily @ Noon continued on page 40 Seth Salzmann takes to the helm and great for overnight sailing adventures to sunsetsailkeywest.com. slips out into the harbor. some of the coolest hideaways around Sunset Sail Key West - his spirited the island. fleet of authentic sailing vessels is his pride and joy, but today he commands Know the Signs his beloved “When And If.” Designed to of Heatstroke! sail around the world, this luxury John Alden racing schooner was originally Summer can be hot in the A TE CH RTER commissioned by General George VA S• Keys so drink lots of fluids RI S P P Patton in 1939. • E S C and be sure to recognize the L I At over 63’ and with 1,700 square I A A L

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38 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 39 XPLORE SUNSET SAIL KEY WEST Departs Schooner Wharf & Stock Island Marina Village Good Eats 202 William Street UPPER KEYS Discover some of the best Key West, F 33040 food around at this intimate 305-587-4488; Keys hideaway overlooking ATLANTIC EDGE RESTAURANT sunsetsailkeywest.com Garden Cove Marina. The At Cheeca Lodge Call For Sailing Schedule fresh sauteed Lobster Rueben MM 82, Oceanside Islamorada, FL 33036 “True Classic Sailing” and Corny Blue Crab Cakes 305-664-4651 Capt. Seth Salzmann is a gifted seaman are truly Blue Ribbon worthy cheeca.com and his spirited fleet of four authentic sailing and you just can’t go wrong Open Daily 7 am – 10 pm vessels (including a luxurious 1939 John with any of the fresh seafood Gourmet Food & Island Romance Alden schooner that belonged to General selections or Prime steaks. With stunning views of the Atlantic and both George Patton) is the real deal. He and FYI: The Champagne Sunday indoor and outdoor seating, this gracious his gregarious crew will take you on any Brunch is also outstanding. landmark is renowned for its artfully prepared number of sails - from Sunrise and Day Full bar. Major credit cards. fresh local seafood, prime steaks, locally sails to Sunset and Starlight sails. But for Catering available. Sunset Sail, Key West a true adventure, let him whisk you away grown organic produce, tantalizing array of house-made desserts and over 200 hand- to the most protected and weather-friendly CIAO HOUND ITALIAN picked select wines. Cited as one of “Florida’s areas of the “Backcountry” where you can KITCHEN & BAR Kim Fisher, Mel Fisher Treasures 500 Best Places to Dine” and honored with Snooks Bayside, Key Largo Sunset Sail Key West visit the “Dolphin Playground,” snorkel Postcard Inn @ Holiday Isle Wine Spectator’s Award Of Excellence. the barrier reef, explore shipwrecks and MM 84, Oceanside, Tuscan flavors with fresh Keys-sourced KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST & MALLORY SQUARE SUNSET discover secluded coral nurseries and sponge Islamorada, FL 33036 ingredients and Rat Pack-era tunes. The big BUZZARDS ROOST BOTANICAL GARDEN CELEBRATION gardens. Custom charters, too! Open Su - Th 5 - 10pm: F & Sa 5 - 11pm menu includes lots of appetizers, salads, brick MM 106.5, Oceanside, Just Off U.S. 1 at 5210 College Road Historic Waterfront, Nightly 305-664-5300 oven flatbreads and sandwiches, along with Card Sound Rd. Key Largo, FL 33037 Stock Island/Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 SOUTHERNMOST POINT ciaohound84.com an excellent selection of pastas, seafood and 305-453-3746 305-296-1504 305-294-2787 MONUMENT Relaxed Italian Dining house specialties. The oven-baked herb and Open M-Su 11 am - 9 pm keywest.garden sunsetcelebration.org Corner of Whitehead & South Streets Islamorada’s Italian kitchen pairs authentic parmesan crusted Mahi-Mahi with crispy Terrific Waterfront Hideaway Open Daily 10 am - 4 pm World-Famous Happening Key West, FL 33040 continued on page 44 Not To Be Missed Each evening, about two hours before 305-294-2587 The only frost-free botanical garden in the sunset, flocks of people gather at Key West’s Open 24/7 continental U.S. is home to many endangered Mallory Square to watch the sun slowly A True “Kodak Moment” flora and fauna and includes 200 species of sink into the Gulf of Mexico and to revel in “The most photographed icon in the Keys” tropical trees and plants, over 100 species of the colorful street performers, local artists, does, indeed, provide a true “Kodak butterflies and rare birds and two of the Keys' psychics and food vendors who have made Moment” for virtually everyone who visits last remaining fresh water ponds. Four self- Key West’s Sunset Celebration a world- here. The larger-than-life buoy commemorates guided tours take you through a lush canopy famous, multicultural happening. If you’re the southernmost spot in the continental U.S of tropical palms and trees in a meandering really lucky you may even witness the rare and stands next to a plaque memorializing 7-acre setting. Visitors Center “Green Flash”. the Cuban refugees who drowned in their and free parking. attempts to reach America. MEL FISHER TREASURES 200 Greene Street 613 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040 305-296-6533 melfisher.com Open Daily 8:30 am- 5:30 pm The Source for Authentic Shipwreck Treasure Here is where you can find genuine, one-of- a-kind shipwreck jewelry and artifacts from the $500 million dollar treasure cache of the 1622 shipwreck “Nuestra Senora de Atocha” which was discovered off of Key West in 1985 by the world’s most famous treasure hunter, Mel Fisher. The shop also carries a wide selection of authentic treasure coins from other wrecks as well as re-creation jewelry, memorabilia, apparel and literature.

Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden WINTER/SPRING 2020 41 If the seafood were any fresher, Good Eats pancetta, rapini and Marsala jus is especially covered seaside porch, cozy indoor dining it would be swimming… wonderful. Other favorites: pan sautéed room or beachside bistro with tables nestled in Chicken Francese in lemon-white wine caper the sand. FYI: The fish sandwich is an absolute sauce; and the Ravioli Lobster: butter-tossed "Must!" Happy Hour from 4 - 6 p.m. with 3 for tomatoes, asparagus and lobster chunks in $1.00 appetizers at the bar. brandy-paprika cream sauce. You’ll also find a full bar that serves top notch wines by the LAZY LOBSTER glass and bottle, local and imported beers MM 102, Bayside, Key Largo, FL 33037 and nearly a dozen Italian-inspired cocktails. 305-451-0565 Added bonus: A fido-friendly patio. lazylobsterinthekeys.com Open Daily for lunch & Dinner FISH HOUSE & SEAFOOD MARKET Wonderful Little Gem MM 102.4, Oceanside, Key Largo, FL 33037 Award-winning Chef, Lupe Ledesma of Lazy 305-451-4665 Days acclaim has brought his magical touch Hosts, Chef Lupe Ledsma, David Ornelas and Juvenal Sanchez fishhouse.com to this casual family-friendly eatery in Key innovativly prepare the freshest seafood in town at this casual, family- Open M-Su 11:30 am - 10 pm Largo. And true to form, he and his team have Featured On The Food Network another winner on their hands. The deep fried friendly eatery. Great steaks, chicken, vegetarian and seafood pastas, Heralded by Fodor’s, Zagat, Southern Living lobster sandwich with jalapeno bread crust Keys-Style dishes and sandwiches along with a great kids menu - all at and Travel & Leisure, this local landmark is is just amazing. Other favorites: Wasabi- reasonable prices - make it a Keys favorite! famous for its “Conch-style” cooking and encrusted tuna, Shrimp Diablo and Conch We’ll even cook your catch! casual, “Old Keys” vibe. Fresh fish is the Ceviche - all are out of this world. Lazy Days trademark here, brought in the back door signature banana bread is also a staple here MM 102, Bayside Key Largo daily by local fishermen and filleted on - yum! 305-451-0565 premises. FYI: The Baked Stuffed Catch with homemade blue crab stuffing is excellent and LOR-E-LEI lazylobsterinthekeys.com the Key Lime Pie is as good as it gets. Full bar. MM 82, Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036 Open Daily Lunch: 11am - 4pm Major credit cards. 305-664-2692 loreleifloridakeys.com Dinner: Su -Th 4 - 930pm; F & Sa 4 - 10pm KEY LARGO FISHERIES Open M-Su 8 am - 11 pm 1313 Ocean Bay Dr., Key Largo, FL 33037 Best Keys Sunset Celebration 305-451-3782 Home to the world famous Lor-e-lei Back keylargofisheries.com Country Fishing Guides, this casual family- Cafe Open M-Sa 10 am - 8 pm friendly waterfront restaurant & Cabana Market Open 7 am -5:30 pm; F & Sa ‘till Bar has one of the best sunset views in the 7 pm Keys and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner SNOOKS Best Lobster BLT 7 days a week with nightly specials, fresh Regarded as one of the Key’s top wholesale local seafood and a variety of other delicious seafood companies, this family-run Fishery dishes. Live entertainment by local bands. also houses a renowned Retail Seafood Happy Hour specials from 4-6 pm Major credit BAYSIDE Market that sells fresh seafood right off cards. Restaurant & Grand Tiki the docks, as well as a delightful outdoor “Backyard Cafe” where you can get terrific MANGROVE MIKE’S CAFE house-made specialties like Conch Salad, & CATERING Caesar Seafood Wraps and Fish Baskets. But 82200 Overseas Hwy Gulfside Stunning Setting it’s the chart-topping Lobster BLT & Lobster BLT Islamorada, Fl 33036 Spectacular Sunsets Soup that will totally flip your flops! 305-664-8022 Daily Music mangrovemikes.com LAZY DAYS Open Daily 6am - 2pm Local Fish MM 79.9, Oceanside, Islamorada, FL 33036 “Award-Winning Breakfast & Lunch Joint” Prime Steaks 305-664-5256 Yes, there really is a "Mangrove Mike" and lazydaysrestaurant.com he's been flipping flapjacks and serving up Open M-Su 11am - 9:30pm; F & Sa. ‘till hearty homemade breakfasts and lunches 10pm in this funky Keys "diner" since 1998. We Award-Winning Favorite eat here all of the time because the food Here's a place where you can enjoy award- is exceptionally good and the portions are winning Keys-style dishes in a spectacular humungous (the Breakfast Tater Tot Towers oceanfront setting. Boat-to-table seafood, are insane!). Huge selection of gluten-free certified Black Angus steaks, innovative pasta breakfast and lunch options, too. Full catering and chicken dishes, along with some terrific services also available. Bring your appetite! house specialties headline a large menu that continued on page 48 305-453-5004 • www.snooks.com • Key Largo consistently wins rave reviews. Lots of seating options, including an outside waterfront patio, MM 99.8 Southbound Lane at Traffic Light & Down Our Private Drive

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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 MIA CUCINA artifacts from Morocco, India and Africa. You SNOOK’S BAYSIDE GRAND TIKI At Cheeca Lodge & Spa can also enjoy eating downstairs in the Green MM 99.9, Bayside, Key Largo, FL 33037 MM 82, Oceanside, Islamorada, FL 33036 Flash lounge or outside on the beautiful wrap- 305-453-5004 305-664-4651 around veranda overlooking the bay. snooks.com cheeca.com Open M-Su 11 am - 10 pm Open for Lunch & Dinner REEL BURGER Daily Sunset Celebration/Happy Hour Outstanding Neapolitan Pizzeria At Amara Cay Resort One Of The Keys Top Picks Enjoy made to order, artisanal pizzas, house- 80001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33063 If there’s anywhere that can convince you made pastas and authentic Italian cooking 305-664-0073 to hang your flip flops in the Florida Keys, in an eclectic, colorful space that’s perfect amaraycayresort.com it’s this hidden waterfront hot spot where for family dining. Lots of fresh and flavorful Open Daily 11:30am - 10pm spectacular sunsets create perfect “ah-ha” items to choose from including Margherita Get Hooked On The Reel Deal moments and mint-garnished mojitos blow and Funghi with Truffle Pizza, Shrimp Scampi If you’re in the mood for a really good burger, you away. Winning rave reviews on South Ciao Hound Kitchen & Bar, Islamorada Capellini, Heirloom Grape Tomato Caprese look no further. These big, juicy, made to Florida’s popular TV show, “Check Please,” and other reimagined and classic Italian order hand-helds, all built with a custom blend the chandliered grand Tiki with its expansive Good news for Square Grouper fans at MM favorites. of ground beef, are the “reel” deal. Standouts 5,000 square foot lounging deck is also 22.5 on Cudjoe Key: the heralded Lower include the classic “Backyard BBQ ” burger home to island luaus and and incredible Keys landmark has opened a new waterfront MORADA BAY BEACH CAFE & BAR with American cheese, LTO, sweet pickles and nightly sunset celebrations. location within the Islamorada Marina complex. MM 81.6, Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036 Applewood smoked bacon; and the “Black The innovative and eclectic menu mirrors the 305-664-3225 ’N Blue,”heaped with caramelized onions, SQUARE GROUPER original location with a big offering of fresh moradabay.com lettuce, Applewood smoked bacon and blue 80.4 Overseas Hwy seafood, sandwiches, salads and prime steaks, Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner cheese. There’s also a terrific house made Islamorada, Fl 33061 as well a fantastic wine list. Local favorites Innovative, Eclectic American/Caribbean Portobello Burger, grilled or blackened “Catch 786-901-5678 include the Ahi Tuna Egg Rolls, Flash Fried Super fresh, local seafood and produce are of the Day” and a Cilantro-Lime Marinated squaregrouperbarandgrill.com Conch, homemade Smoked Fish Dip and lots of the stars of the show at this laid-back, outdoor Grilled Chicken sandwich. Fresh fish tacos, W - Su 11:30am - 2pm; 5 - 10pm signature Land and Sea dishes. If you haven’t Mediterranean bistro cafe which sits directly grilled jumbo shrimp, lots of great apps, Closed Tu & W had an opportunity to make it to the original on a glorious, palm-lined beach. The food is and specialty Tiki & Craft cocktails make this Heralded Keys Landmark Eatery Comes to Lower Keys location, now’s your chance to see innovative and eclectic but also includes a tropical oceanside spot a fun place to chill. Islamorada what everyone’s been raving about! hearty selection of American favorites. continued on page 50

NIKAI SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT At Cheeca Lodge MM 82, Oceanside' Islamorada, FL 33036 305-664-4651 cheeca.com Good Food. Open Nightly 6 – 10 pm A Taste of the Far East GREAT FRIENDS. This ultra cool Sushi Bar serves exceptional fresh sushi and creative Japanese-inspired fare along with a unique selection of hot and cold RUFF LIFE. Sakes, boutique wines and tropical cocktails. “Must Haves: the Wahoo Tataki, Tuna Poke RELAXED ITALIAN DINING Bowl, and Scallop Shooters. Lots of interesting Ramen dishes, as well, along with a great Laid-Back selection of tantalizing nigiri, sashimi, and Classic Italian Dishes / Daily Cocktail & Wine Specials Waterfront Island Dining & Tiki Bar signature sushi rolls like the “Big Kahuna” Seafood / Flatbreads / Sandwiches / Dog-Friendly “Pooch Patio” with tuna, avocado, lobster salad, pineapple Social Starters • Handcrafted Burgers/Sandwiches ginger glaze and toasted macadamia. Yum! Big Salad Burger Bowls • Frozen Treats • Specialty Cocktails Serving Dinner Daily Sunday-Thursday: 5pm-10pm / Friday & Saturday: 5pm-11pm OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY FROM 11:30AM-10PM PIERRE’S LOCATED AT POSTCARD INN BEACH RESORT & MARINA MM 81.6 Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036 Ciao Hound Italian Kitchen & Bar | 84001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada Located at Amara Cay Resort 305-664-3225 80001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada moradabay.com amaracayresort.com (305) 664-0073 Open Nightly for Dinner Eclectic, Haute Cuisine OYSTER RAW BAR Nestled on the second floor of a magnificent Double Deck Raw Bar with Oyster Shucking Station, plantation-style house this “Islamorada Seafood Display Case and Drink Rail with Ocean Views Stunner” is renowned for its world-influenced, French fusion cuisine. Everything on the menu is beautifully prepared and served in 305.664.5300 // ciaohound84.com a romantic, candlelit, 19th century “Indian @Ciahound_Islamorada arcade” which is walled with extraordinary

46 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 47 OP313 PIRHI Ciao Hound Destination Mag Sept 201 CR0indd 1 /20/1 1:3 PM Good Eats tight end and sports broadcaster, Jim ”Mad embraces his family's Old World Italian LIGHTHOUSE GRILL Dog” Mandich and longtime business recipes but is also highly regarded for the Faro Blanco Hyatt Resort partner Randy Kassewitz, the legendary excellent American and Classic preparations. 1996 Overseas Hyw, Marathon, FL 33050 Ziggie’s Crab Shack is now sleek and You’ll find over a dozen handcrafted pasta 305-743-9018 sophisticated steak, chops and seafood dishes, along with some great signature faroblancoresort.com restaurant that feels more like Tommy favorites including Snapper Francaise, Veal Open M-Th 10 am - 11 pm; Bahama than Ernest Hemingway. The Piccata, Chicken Marsala, Steak Roma and Su 11 am - 11 pm; F & Sa 11 - 1 am current, and now famous incarnation is Shrimp Scampi. Beer and wine. Outstanding Food & Views better than ever and has become THE place Breathtaking views, gorgeous sunsets & an for fine dining in the Keys. Orchid garnished KEY COLONY INN eclectic menu of fresh seafood, local favorites cocktails, international wines, an outstanding MM 53.5, 700 West Ocean Dr. and inspired daily specials, make this unique a-la-carte menu and nightly specials make Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 waterfront restaurant and tranquil veranda bar it one of the Keys’ top dining spots which 305-743-0100 a great respite for a casual lunch, generous always draws a colorful celebrity clientele. kcinn.com cocktails or romantic dinner. Located at Open Daily for lunch & dinner Marathon’s newly revitalized landmark, the Award-Winning Local Favorite Faro Blanco Resort, the Lighthouse Grill raises MIDDLE & The big “Cheers” type bar, with its old the bar for great dining in the Middle Keys. LOWER KEYS time country club atmosphere, is a favorite locals’ hangout. Owner Lena Proudnik and MY NEW JOINT her talented staff prepare a diverse menu At The Square Grouper FRANK'S GRILL that includes 75 Italian, fresh seafood and MM 22.5 Oceanside, Cudjoe Key 33042 MM 52, Gulfside, Town Square Mall ZIGGIE & MAD DOG’S Continental specialties. The weekend Prime 305-745-8880 Marathon, Fl 33050 MM 83, Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036 Rib Special always draws a big crowd. mynewjoint420lounge.com 305-289-7772 305-664-3391 A popular spot for weddings and special M-Sa 4:20 - Midnight, Happy Hour 4:20 - Lunch M-Fr 10 am - 3 pm ziggieandmaddogs.com events. Full bar. Daily Happy Hour. Live 6:30 pm offering $6 cocktails Dinner M - Sa 5 - 9 pm. Open nightly 5 - 10 pm, Fr & Sa ‘till 11 pm entertainment. Exceptional Sunday Brunch Because Two Joints Are Better Than One! Highly Acclaimed Old-World Italian Best Porterhouse Steak in-season. Located upstairs from the Square Grouper, Frank Farello’s highly acclaimed trattoria Revived in 2005 by former Miami Dolphins’ 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!

PORKY’S BAYSIDE Lunch 11-2:30 & Dinner 5-10 • Open Tuesday - Saturday MM 47.5, Gulfside, Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-2065 porkysbaysidebbq.com Open M-Su, 7 am - 10 pm Daily Happy Hour 3 - 6 pm Real Deal BBQ On The Waterfront An old Keys lsland vibe, “real deal” house- smoked BBQ & fresh local seafood are the hallmark of this funky open-air waterfront hangout that always draws a big local crowd. There are terrific nightly specials along with homemade desserts, a great daily Happy Hour & live entertainment. You can even rent a jet-ski or book an eco tour here. Pet friendly, too! continued on page 52

Lunch 11-2:30 & Dinner 5-10 • Open Thursday - Monday • Waterfront dining!

48 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 49 Good Eats SQUARE GROUPER BAR & GRILL CAFE SOLE CUPCAKE SUSHI MM 22.5, Oceanside, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042 1029 Southard St., Key West, FL 33040 1114 Truman Ave 305-745-8880 305-294-0230 Key West, Fl 33040 squaregrouperbarandgrill.com cafesole.com 774-627-8703 Open M-Su through April Open Nightly 5-10 pm cupcakesushi.com Lunch 11 am - 2:30 pm; Dinner 5 - 10 pm Innovative, Award-Winning Menu Daily Noon - 8pm Cocktail Lounge 4:20 - Midnight You’ll think you’ve stumbled off the sidewalk Elegant Bite Size Pieces of Art A Keys Top Pick and into Provence when you step inside Cafe Local chef Lori Shubert handcrafts her A well executed, inventive menu makes this Sole and catch the scents of fresh herbs and unique Cupcake Sushi desserts using unassuming roadside spot one of the Keys’ sauteing garlic. Chef/Owner, John Correa a combination of bite size morsels of top picks. Two cozy dining rooms, deliciously is a master of seafood & French sauces and moist cake, her award-winning butter splashed with apple green and mandarin his food is a whoop of earthy, sun-drenched cream frosting and an intriguing selection orange walls, set the stage for wonderful flavor. Must-Trys: the Conch Carpaccio and of yummy mix-ins — all dipped in dark dishes like the Yellowfin Tuna and Avocado Hog Fish Snapper. Groups and wedding chocolate (Yowza!). There are over a Eggrolls, Flash Fried Conch, Seafood Pasta parties welcome. Wine and beer. dozen delicious cupcakes to choose from with key lime butter sauce and other heavenly and all are designed to resemble sushi delights. New upstairs cocktail lounge, tapas CHUG CANTINA rolls. So yummy! FYI: Special event and raw bar open ‘till midnight. At 24 North Hotel packages are also available as well as a 3820 N Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040 Cupcake Sushi Chef and sushi cart. 305-320-0940 THE GRILL KEY WEST gateshotelkeywest.com Bistro 245, Key West At Hilton Garden Inn Open Daily 8am – 8pm Casual American Fare AMBROSIA 3850 N Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL Lively Poolside Bar & Cafe Located in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn, 1401 Simonton S., Key West, FL 33040 33040 Unwind with some tacos and beer at this this casual eatery boasts a big breakfast buffet 305-293-0304 305-320-0920 casual, convivial bar and cafe that serves plus several a la carte specialty items, as well ambrosiasushi.com Breakfast: M – F 6am – 10am breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the as casual dinner fare with a good selection of Dinner M - Su 6 -10 pm; Sa & Su 7am – 11am gorgeous pool at the hip 24 North Hotel. FYI: beef, fish and chicken dishes. Full bar. Lunch M - Sa 11:30 am - 2 pm Bar: 4pm – 12am Dinner: 5pm – 10pm The Ropa Vieja is especially good. continued on page 54 Key West’s Best Sushi A dramatic sculptured waterfall and ultra cool sake bar provide a stunning backdrop for this island hot spot where authentic, artfully-crafted plates take center stage. Chef/Owner Masa rocks the house with his premium blue fin tuna creations, signature rolls, sushi, and sashimi while the kitchen serves up excellent Japanese specialties. Top it off with an eclectic selection of artisan sake and imaginative “sake-tinis.”

BISTRO 245 Margaritaville Resort & Marina 245 Front St., Key West, FL 33040 305-294-4000 SIP ‘N SAVOR LATE NIGHT margaritavillekeywestresort.com TAPAS MENU & Open M-Su 7 am-10 pm 2 FOR 1 HAPPY HOUR Best Sunday Brunch Nightly Theater Kitchen OFFERED Bistro 245’s top culinary team creates Watch our award-winning chefs work their magic 9-11PM exceptional Caribbean cuisine on Key West’s scenic harbor front. You can enjoy breakfast, Entertainment - Nightly 5 to 9 pm lunch or dinner comfortably indoors or dine casually outside on Margaritaville's Sunset Pier which comes alive each evening with entertainment by the famous sunset performers. 2 for 1 Happy Hour Enjoy your choice of over Award- winning Sunday Brunch from 10 am - Daily 5 to 7 pm 25 different wines by the glass 2 pm Full bar. Major credit cards.

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Stunning Beachfront Restaurant salty-oyster.com Happy Hours from 7 am Within minutes, the free boat launch at Open Daily 11am - 11pm; - noon and then again TAVERN N’ TOWN The Margaritaville Key West Resort & Just Steps From The Dock from 5 - 7 pm Full Marriott Key West Marina transports you to this spectacular This a perfect spot to enjoy a casual lunch bar. Major credit Beachside Resort restaurant on the island of Sunset Key. Enjoy dockside or a frozen concoction at sunset. cards. 3811 No. Roosevelt outstanding island cuisine in the ultra luxe A short, simple menu does the trick with Ave., Key West, FL indoor dining room overlooking the Gulf of perennial favorites like fresh Oysters, local Key STONED CRAB 33041 Seafood, Shellfish and Steaks with a French twist by Mexico or outside in the sand surrounded by West Pink Shrimp, Blackened Mahi Sandwich Ibis BayResort 305-296-8100 Seafood, Shellfish and Steaks with a French twist by WithWith Chef Chef John John Correa'sCorrea's award-winning cuisine cuisine and and award-winning Chef John Correa. Indoor and outdoor extensive wine list, (Wine Spectator Award since 2004) flickering tiki torches. Reservations required. and the famous “Squealer” Burger, filled with 3101 tavernntown.com award-winning Chef John Correa. 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tomatoes, shallots, fresh basil, capers, olive oil and lemon, then baked); bite Black & Blue (baked with blue cheese Shrimp & Lobster Key Lime crumbles and finished with a cream The Fish House & Seafood Market, Key Largo sauce of bleu cheese, garlic, blackening seasoning and white wine); or Pan resh seafood brought in the Sautéed (dusted with flour, dipped in back door by local fishermen egg wash and sautéed with butter, and filleted on premises is the lemon and sherry). F trademark of this award-winning And that’s just the beginning. family-run restaurant. Featured on There’s also a plethora of other the Food Network and heralded by seafood dishes to choose from: fried Zagat, Southern Living and Travel & seafood platters, shrimp and scallops, Leisure, the Fish House always knocks whole yellowtail snapper, king crab, seafood dishes out of the park. crab cakes, Florida lobster…the list goes on and on. And yes, even though it’s a “Fish Ingredients House” you can still get Black Angus (Yield: 2 Servings) Ask any local in the Upper Keys became their mission and mantra for the steak, baby back ribs, 2 Tbl. butter where to eat, and dollars to donuts, The decades that followed. grilled chicken and lots of different 9 Medium Shrimp peeled, Fish House will be at the top of the list. Today, local fisherman still bring pastas. de-veined, and cleaned Featured on the "Food Network" their daily catches — 3,000 to 4,000 BTW: Save room for dessert because 1/2 Florida Lobster Tail and "Good Morning America,” The Fish pounds a week of whole yellowtail their house made award-winning Key (about 6 oz), chopped House has been a Key Largo landmark snapper, mahi-mahi, grouper, Lime Pie, topped with a tower 8 Oz. Fresh Mushrooms, sliced for over 30 years. Owner CJ Berk, and Florida lobster, and stone of meringue is as good 2 Tbl. Chopped Scallions her late partner Doug Prew, opened crab — to the back 2 Tbl. Chablis Wine as it gets. The Fish Mix and continue cooking until Key Preparation the rough hewn roadside restaurant in door of The Fish 4 Oz Key Lime Mix, recipe follows House makes Lime Mix melts and is thoroughly In a small bowl, mix all ingredients 1987 just as the Conch Republic was House where 2 Cups Cooked Long-Grain Rice them daily and mixed throughout the seafood. together. Fish House Restaurant, Key being born. it’s filleted on sells about Serve over rice. Largo Fresh seafood brought in the “The late 1980s were the tail end premises. Preparation back door by local fishermen and 400 pies a In a large saucepan over medium of the Wild West here in the Keys,” Many Key Lime Mix filleted on premises is the trademark week. heat, melt the butter. Add shrimp Doug once recalled. “We used to play of the fish 8 Oz. Garlic Spread (2 sticks of of this award-winning family-run This and lobster and sauté until the touch football on US 1. We could play dishes on butter mixed with 1 Tbl. minced restaurant. Featured on the Food landmark shrimp turns pink, about 2 to 3 half a game of football before seeing the menu garlic) Network and heralded by Zagat, eatery minutes (be careful not to overcook). a car. And no one was here in May or are prepared 2 Tbl. Louisiana-style hot sauce Southern Living and Travel & Leisure, is open Add mushrooms and scallions. 1 Tbl. Fresh Key lime juice the Fish House always knocks September.” “island style” daily from Sauté until just tender, about 2 seafood dishes out of the park. But those early days did not deter CJ and they are all 11am-10pm. minutes. Add Chablis and Key Lime and Doug. Even back then, they knew excellent. Topping Find it at 102401 that the key to terrific seafood lies in its the list is the homemade Overseas Hwy (MM 102.4 freshness and so they made “fresh off chowder, smoked fish dip and Oceanside) in Key Largo, FL 33037. You can enjoy this fabulous dish and many other terrific signature recipes at the the boat” fish their trademark. "From “Today’s Catch Specialty Preparations” Info: 305-451-4665; fishhouse.com. acclaimed Fish House Restaurant, MM 102.4, Oceanside, Key Largo. our fishermen to you!” became their which include the award-winning Call 305-451-4665. official slogan but more than that, it Matecumbe Style (topped with fresh

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Bourbon Street Pub’s Brice Cook and Joey Schroeder join the 8u0s Bourbon Cabaret Bar’s A happy group celebrates the reopening of Key West at the Bourbon Street Pub. The Coffee Mill Youth Dance Project held a fundraiser at a member home Key West’s iconic main drag, Duval Street, got a much needed repaving from the 100-900 block during Jimmy Gilleran in celebrating the reopening of their bars. right before quarantine. the quarantine.

The Sister Season Fund raised $11,855 at a fundraiser done virtually over facebook. Former King of Fantasy Fest Mark Watson is glad to be back to work at the 801 Bourbon Cabaret bar. Former Queen of Fantasy Fest Destiny Jon Bobon and Rob Plummer at the Red Shoe Grill during a first show and Popular Key West Bartender Ryan Maculey is glad to be back The moneys were used to pay the rents for out of work service workers. Montgomery will direct this year’s Pride dinner after quarantine held in conjunction with the Bourbon Street Pub. welcoming customers at the Bourbon Street Pub Garden Bar. Follies with new date, November 7, 2020. 70 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West WINTER/SPRING 2020 71 Sleep Tight Recommended Lodging KEY LARGO Sunset Cove Beach Resort Islander Bayside MARATHON/ Little Palm Island Artist House Coco Plum Inn Fairfield Inn Key West by Marriott 99360 Overseas Hwy. 81450 Overseas Hwy. LOWER KEYS 28500 Overseas Hwy. 534 Eaton St. 611 Whitehead St. 2400 N. 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