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Compromise o ffered delaying proposed Key West sunscreen ban

BY PRU SOWERS is not a surprise, concerns raised by sev- West Sustainability Board to look into dreds of tourists ferried out daily to the KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER eral local residents, charter boat captains the science behind the propose ban over reef by local snorkel and scuba charter and at least three city commissioners the next year and report back to com- boats. Another possible contributor to ith an unexpect- have put the passage of a resolution put missioners by Feb. 5, 2020. If then ap- the decline in reef health is chemical Wed surge of con- forth by Commissioner Jimmy Weekley proved by the commission, a ban would run-off from the Everglades caused by cerns from area residents in jeopardy. Weekley’s proposed ordi- go into effect Jan. 1, 2021. Kaufman said farm fertilizers and mainland industri- pushing back against a nance would ban the sale of all sunscreen he is hoping the delay in implementing a al company discharge. Two represen- proposed ban on sun- products containing oxybenzone and/or ban would help overcome his colleagues’ tatives from Personal Care Products screen products containing two ingre- octinoxate beginning a year from now. concerns so that a unanimous vote can Council (PCPC), a trade association dients thought to damage coral reefs, a While it passed unanimously on first be reached when and if a new ban reso- representing the cosmetics and person- compromise will be offered by Key West reading Jan. 15, Mayor Teri Johnston lution is introduced in a year. al care industry, spoke at the Jan. 15 City Commissioner Sam Kaufman at and commissioners Greg Davila and “A lot of good points are being made city commission meeting and blamed the commission’s Feb. 5 meeting. Clayton Lopez said they might not vote by those concerned about a lack of warming water temperatures. While protecting the barrier reef six yes on the second and final reading of the sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. I had “Those other causes may be the big- miles off-shore from Key West is ev- ordinance until they have more scientific the same concerns,” Kaufman said. ger factor” as opposed to sunscreen en- eryone’s ultimate goal, how to achieve proof confirming the two ingredients are During the debate over the pro- tering the ocean after being applied by that has become a subject of controver- indeed a threat to the reef. posed ban, information came forth swimmers and divers, Kaufman said, sy. While the resistance from sunscreen Kaufman plans on offering a compro- about other possible coral threats, manufacturers like Johnson & Johnson mise resolution that would ask the Key including damage caused by the hun- XX Continued on page 4 Some Things Just Keep Getting Better HAND-ROLLED CUBAN LEAF CIGARS Come In and See for Yourself: New Treatments, Facilities, Products and More. Ocean Wellness Spa & Salon FL Lic#30205 POINT BREAK CIGAR FACTORY Call (305)320-0500 for reservations or online at OceanSpaKeyWest.com 3 LOCATIONS: • COHIBA • ROMEO Y JULIETA • MONTECRISTO 829 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040 Ample parking off of Olivia St 600 Duval • 921 Duval • 403 Greene • ROCKY PATEL • ARTURO FUENTE 305.295.6110 ~ All Brand Name Cigars ~ AVEDA HAIR SALON NATURAL NAILS ACUPUNCTURE MASSAGE PointBreakCigars.com NATURAL SKINCARE NATURAL BODY TREATMENTS WAXING Hookas, Hookah Tobaccos, & Tobacco Accessories

3 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 f e b r u a r y 7 - 13, 2 0 1 9 FLORIDA KEYS Published Weekly Compromise offered... to comply with the ordinance. I thought a year Vol. 9 No. 58 XX Continued from page 3 was sufficient to get the product off the shelf. But PUBLISHER/EDITOR Hawaii’s ban is 2021,” he said, referring to a ban Guy deBoer adding that a one-year delay in any proposed ban passed by Hawaiian legislators that will prohibit would give manufacturers more time to develop the sale of sunscreen products containing oxyben- NEWS WRITERS more alternatives to oxybenzone and octinoxate. zone and octinoxate beginning Jan. 1, 2021. Pru Sowers “Hopefully this would give the industry, give Two separate manufacturers of mineral-based Terry Schmida dermatologists, give consumers that time to have sunscreen spoke at the Jan. 15 meeting, saying there more information and hopefully more UVA filters are plenty of alternative products currently available PHOTOGRAPHERS in the marketplace,” he said. that do not contain oxybenzone and octinoxate and Larry E. Blackburn, Ralph De Palma Ultraviolet A rays from the sun are what cause are just as effective at protecting against UVA rays. And while Monroe County has twice the incidence DESIGN skin cancer. While oxybenzone and octinoxate ar- Nand K. Pandey, [email protected] en’t particularly better at blocking UVA rays, they of skin cancer as the statewide average, according do make sunscreen application easier because they to the PCPC, Weekley pointed out that skin can- allow the cream to be absorbed into the skin, as op- cer rates have risen dramatically over the past several PIXEL WRANGLER posed to zinc oxide, which covers the skin in a white years even with the prevalence of sunscreen products JT Thompson paste that is effective but not esthetically pleasing. containing the two disputed ingredients. He said he recently received a letter from the Panama Jack com- CONTRIBUTORS Commissioner Weekley, reached by phone before the meeting, pointed out that the sustainabil- pany, a sunscreen and sun protection manufacturer Jeff Johnson & founded by local resident Jack Katz. Paula Forman ity board earlier passed a resolution backing the Short Answers proposed ban. And Weekley said he was concerned “Panama Jack would like to take a moment to Ian Brockway over what Kaufman wants to task those board acknowledge and applaud your efforts in Key West Tropic Sprockets members to do: research the sunscreen ingredient to help preserve the coral reef. This matter is im- Tammy Fox-Royer science by themselves or hire an outside consultant portant to us, and as such, we have developed a Florida Keys SPCA line of sunscreen products with new reef-friendly Sylvia Bogart to do that work. However, Weekley said he “would Astrologically Yours probably support” a delay in implementing a ban. formulas,” the letter from Kim Manna, Panama Joanna Brady “You have to give the [sunscreen] industry time Jack CEO, read. n Reviewer

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4 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Academic Team Takes Home 1st

BY EMILY BRACHER AND MAISIE SHAW and fifteen point round, it came back a KONK LIFE STUDENT WRITERS little bit. But still, they felt really con- fident, and that’s a big factor.” ey West High School’s Academic Later, as the Key West team was KChallenge team took home first ahead by only one question, they place at the county tournament on maintained this lead by answering January 15. Answering rounds of ques- quickly and correctly. In the end, they tions that lead to their victory, they won by 14 points. This win was a big competed against around ten teams at deal for them because they beat Mara- Marathon High School. thon, who had a really strong student Club sponsor, Elizabeth Ford, ex- when it came to math questions. plains what led to their victory, “I Winning this competition will take think it went really well. They had a the team to the state competition in really commanding first round, the April, which takes place at the Dis- Above (left to right), team sponsor Elizabeth Ford, Nicole Frank, Melody ney Boardwalk Inn. Ford explains the five point round. They were substan- Morales, Daniel Walsh, George Bellenger, Kingston Young, and Emerson tially ahead. Then there was a substitu- Fariss with their certificates and the county trophy they earned on Janu- X tion on Marathon’s part, so in the ten ary 15. Their hard work and dedication led to their big win. X Continued on page 8

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5 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Cudjoe Gardens Property Owners Association continues support of FIRM

Key West, Jan 26 “and prepare for revised FEMA flood maps expected later this year, the cost of udjoe Gardens Property Associa- insurance is an essential factor of hous- Ction’s outgoing President Woody ing affordability in the Florida Keys.” Hutchinson presented a $500 check FIRM is a non-partisan grassroots to FIRM (Fair Insurance for Residents organization formed to fight for fair of Monroe County) as part of its com- property insurance rates for property mitment to support FIRM’s mission. owners and residents of Monroe Coun- “We have challenges in Tallahassee ty, Florida. FIRM was successful in se- and in Washington, DC,” said FIRM curing a 2018 residential windstorm in- President Mel Montagne. “We are a surance rate freeze for Monroe County, small delegation, so support from the which saved County policyholders ap- community gives us a bigger voice. We proximately $4 million in 2018 alone. are extremely grateful for the support FIRM urges you to donate or sign up of the owners of Cudjoe Gardens.” for a free membership at firmkeys.org As we continue to recover from Hur- to support the continuation of the fight ricane Irma,” Montagne continued, for fair insurance rates. n Cudjoe Gardens Property Owners Association’s outgoing President Woody Hutchinson presented a $500 check from the CGPOA to FIRM’s Living the Board Secretary Theresa Faber on January 26, 2019. SABEL MITRONIC Health Department (aka “Ruby’) works as a Encourages Flu Shots bartender at Mangoes on Monroe Duval. County, Jan 31 She arrived here in 1991 and loves the he Flor- perpetual feeling of Tida De- living in paradise partment where every day of Health is a vacation. Her in Monroe County encourages family is everything, those who have not been vaccinated raising her two children and living against the flu to do so as soon as possible. Florida reports widespread in the same house Florida Department of Health in Monroe with her parents. geographic influenza activity with an County staff, Lindsey Cavey (left) and increasing trend. The flu shot is the Tiffany Pellicier, administer the flu and Sabel’s living best way to fight the flu and protect hepatitis A shots to Sgt. David Lariz of the Konk Life yourself and your loved ones from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at the I Love Stock Island Festival. Det. Sgt. Da- in paradise! potentially severe complications. vid Smith also pictured. The event took XX Continued on page 8 place at the Stock Island Village Marina December 8, 2018.

6 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Everglades National Park Fee Changes Delayed until January 30 Homestead, Jan 29 second phase of fee increases will take for a full week across all park loca- National Parks and Federal Recre- place in January 2020. tions. ational Lands Pass allows unlimited verglades National Park will im- Additionally, visitors entering Passes may be purchased at Ever- entrance to more than 2,000 feder- Eplement new fees on Jan. 30. through the park’s maritime bound- glades National Park’s main entrance al recreation areas, including all na- Previously announced in December, ary by boat, paddle craft or guided in Homestead, at the Shark Valley tional parks. More information can this two-year implementation was tour will be required to have an ap- entrance station, and online at your- be found at www.nps.gov/planyour- scheduled to begin on Jan. 10, but propriate entrance pass. Private ves- passnow.com/parkpass. The mobile visit/passes.htm was delayed with the federal govern- sels entering the park will now pay pass is available to all park users, re- More information on the fee chang- ment shutdown. fees consistent with motor vehicles, gardless of where or how they enter the es and the full fee structure can be The revised fee plan comes after including the ability to use the annu- park. Passes will be honored until their found in the enclosed FAQ and on our more than a year of civic engagement al pass which covers every passenger expiration date. website at www.nps.gov/ever/plan- with park users and neighboring com- in a vehicle or vessel. Free or discounted passes are yourvisit/fee-change-faqs.htm munities. The new entrance fee will in- Visitors towing a boat through the available for senior citizens, cur- Park press releases, including the crease from $25 to $30 per vehicle for park’s main entrance station will be rent members of the U.S. military, Dec. 7 announcement about the fee seven days. Individual entrance fees charged only one entrance fee, as the families of fourth grade students, changes, can be found on our web- will increase from $8 to $15 and the previous boat launch fee has been and disabled citizens. Additionally, site at www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ park’s annual pass will cost $55. The eliminated. Entrance passes are valid the annual America the Beautiful newsreleases.htm n

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7 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Academic Team... This will be the team’s third Health Department... In addition to getting vaccinated, XX Continued from page 5 time going to state since Ford took XX Continued from page 6 the Florida Department of Health also over the program. However, before recommends you take everyday precau- setup of the competition, “It is the everything ends, the team has a lot The department is offering the fol- tions to prevent the spread of influenza same thing: five, ten, fifteen point of fundraising to do to cover the lowing walk-in flu shot clinics: rounds. We are in division three, so $7,000 cost of going to state, so • Tuesday, February 5 from 4PM and other respiratory viruses: we will be with the smaller school anyone who would like to donate to 7PM, Peleris Church, 3215 • Wash your hands often with districts, but overall it is the same.” to their cause is welcomed to do so Flagler Ave., Key West soap and water (if soap is not For preparation, regular practices by contacting the school at 305- • Tuesday, February 5 and available, use an alcohol-based will continue. The plan is to cover 293-1549. Wednesday, February 6 from sanitizer) harder topics the team may not have With most of the team consisting 9AM to 4PM, Gato Building, • Avoid touching your eyes, nose gotten correct. Ford notes that she of departing seniors, there is always 1100 Simonton St., Key West and mouth and the team are going to brush up more room for students to join. In addition to the flu shots, Tdap on chemistry and physics to improve Many of the past members have ex- and HPV will also be offered at this • If you do get sick, stay home un- their game, and adds, “I’m going to pressed their joy for the club, and location. To locate a vaccine near til fever-free for at least 24 hours read or start to commit to memory they believe it’s a great thing to be you, visit: www.floridahealth.gov/ (without the use of fever-reduc- American authors and titles.” a part of. n findaflushot. ing medication) n

8 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Acclaimed mixologist Philip Greene to share an evening of anecdotes, literary excerpts, and craft cocktails in celebration of Tennessee Williams

Key West, Jan 31 and the folklore behind them along es of Williams’ one-act plays and a with preferred selections enjoyed by limited-ticket kick-off party. For a aise a glass to a literary giant his friends F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ian full event roster, visit kwahs.org/ Ron Friday, March 15 from 7:00- Fleming, Raymond Chandler, Tru- events. Tickets for “An Evening 9:00pm at Key West Theater as Key man Capote, William Faulkner, Dor- with Tennessee Williams” are avail- West Art & Historical Society wel- othy Parker, and Ernest Hemingway. able at kwahs.org/tickets: $35 for comes special guest Philip Greene The event is part of Key West members, $45 for nonmembers. For and his spirited presentation “An Art & Historical Society’s month- more information contact Society Evening with Tennessee Williams.” long Tennessee Williams Birthday Event Coordinator Dani Holliday The acclaimed mixologist, cocktail Celebration, which includes spe- at 305-295-6616 extension 114. columnist, and co-founder of the cial presentations, film showings, Sponsored in part by the Communi- Museum of the American Cocktail in a plein-air painting contest, cura- ty Foundation of the Florida Keys. New Orleans will mix and share reci- tor tours of the Tennessee Williams Your museums. Your community. It pe demos of Williams’ favorite drinks Museum in Key West, performanc- takes an island. n Key West Art & Historical Society Hosts 4th Annual Key West Food Truck Festival at Fort East Martello

Food and music galore and so much more: The 4th Annual Key West Food Truck Festival is Saturday, February 9, from noon to 7:00pm in the parade-grounds field at the back of Fort East Martello. hat could be better than a 7pm, Key West Art & Historical So- Wday-long concert in a field ciety hosts the 4th annual Key West by the sea, complete with a bevy of food truck festival, “Food Trucks in food trucks for the choosing? On XX Continued on page 23 Saturday, February 9 from 12pm-

9 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Anne McKee Auction 2019: A Chance to Show Your Love alentine’s Eve is coming up fast This year’s auction offers a very special piece Vand you’ll want to be part of the by the internationally renowned Sal Salinero. Key West love story. Participate by taking your sweetie to the annual Anne Here’s a rare opportunity to own art by an artist McKee Artist’s Fund Fine Art Auction referred to as Key West’s Hall of Famer. on February 13. Let he or she have the excitement of sipping champagne and nature, of humankind, and a spiritual es, Key West landmarks, and tropical nibbling hors d’oeuvreswhile bidding sense of perfection in nature. Skilled flowers and animals. on that special piece of art they spied as a master still life and trompe l’oe- Fran has faithfully donated art to in the auction catalog or at the art pre- il artist, his sensitivity and ability to the Auction over the last 17 years. Her view. If you’re more of a traditionalist, capture the nuances of reflected light commitment stems from a conviction select a piece in secrecy as a surprise. have earned him an enviable posi- that the Auction process is a win- You’ll be supporting the local arts and tion in the art community as well as win—“a wonderful opportunity for showing your special someone you with international collectors. Sal was artists to introduce their own work to care on tangible and intangible levels. a long-time supporter of the Anne the community as well as an opportu- Plus you could be the lucky winner of McKee Artist Fund, donating works nity to help fellow artists through the one of the raffle prizes: a $100 gift cer- of art since the very first auction. grant program.” tificates to the Commodore restaurant. He was honored with the Miriam B. Always the key aspect of the Auc- This year’s auction offers a very Good award in 2011. tion is the amazing work of the fifty special piece by the internationally A second aspect that makes this generous artists who have donated half renowned Sal Salinero. Here’s a rare year’s Auction special is the honor- the winning bid price for their work to opportunity to own art by an artist re- ing of local artist Fran Decker as the fund grants for their fellow local art- ferred to as Key West’s Hall of Famer. The softly stunning color palette winner of the Miriam B. Good award. ists. You’ve seen their names all over The whimsical, large format on canvas reflects Sal’s two loves—Key West, Fran’s gallery, Frangipani, represents town—at art centers, gallery talks, fea- is titled “Toucan.” Painted in 1985 where he was born and recently died, and supports local Keys artists. This is tured exhibits, award announcements, and valued at $9,800, the scene fea- and the rainforest of Central America one way Fran lives her motto, “a rising art shows, and more. The auction sim- tures a black and white toucan with where he lived much of his adult life. tide floats all boats.” She’s involved in ply wouldn’t happen if it weren’t for the characteristic yellow beak against a His paintings of wildlife and tropical many other artistic endeavors as well. their generous and faithful support of red sea grape background. foliage reflect an understanding of Fran is a founding member of the Key Anne McKee’s mission: Artists Help- West Plein Air Painters, president of ing Artists. To date, the effort has the board at the Key West Art Cen- raised more than $280,000 to further ter, and an active member of The Stu- the careers of over 275 Monroe Coun- dios of Key West. She also serves on ty artists. As a direct result of the in- the board of Old Island Restoration take at this year’s auction, a new grant Foundation. cycle will open March 1. Although very busy supporting and The auction is being held Wednes- promoting the arts, Fran still finds day, February 13, at The Studios of time to exercise her considerable artis- Key West, 533 Eaton Street, Key West. tic talents. She paints evocative scenes For more information, check outwww. of Key West and the Florida Keys, as McKeeFund.org. Tickets are $25 at the well as other seascapes, landscapes, website or at the door. Doors open at and fantastic images from a whimsical 6:30 p.m. for art preview, champagne, dream world. Since her arrival in Key and hors d’oeuvres. The Auction starts West in 1988, her beautiful canvases at 7 p.m. Don’t miss this unique Valen- have highlighted classic conch hous- tine’s Eve opportunity. n 10 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 UPPER KEYS Keys History & Discovery Center Presents FDR’s Legacy Jewelry Trunk Show

Islamorada, Feb 1 with Thomas Mann

eys History & Discovery Center Pres- Kents…The Legacy of FDR’s WPA in at Art@830 Gallery Florida, a lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 13, nce again Art@830 Gal- Martini provided the muse for 5-7 p.m. The lecture is at the Keys Histo- lery, 830 Caroline Street new pins, pendants and single ry & Discovery Center at MM 82 on the O will host a 2 day Jewelry Trunk “statement” earrings that carry property of the Islander Resort in Islam- Show with Thomas Mann. Pre- the funky chic of Key West. orada. Cost for non-members is only $10, The Florida Keys Memorial, common- view 12 - 5PM February 12th And of course Tom will have thanks in part to grant funding from Flor- ly referred to as the Hurricane Monu- and Artist reception February brand new 2019 Limited Edi- ida Humanities Council. Reservations are ment, is one example of a Works Prog- 13th 6 - 8 PM. ress Administration project. tion Valentine’s Day HEART strongly encouraged. Tom will be showcasing a Join David Schmidt, curator of Florida yet controversial programs. Many saw it new KEY WEST ART-IN- creations, giving Key West col- Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, as as a “make work” program which did not SPIRED body of one of a kind lectors 1st choice. he discusses details of the Works Progress accomplish its goals – the acronym was jewelry. Call (305) 295-9595 for Administration (WPA), on one of Frank- Tom’s friend, sculptor John more information. n lin Delano Roosevelt’s most wide-ranging, XX Continued on page 12

11 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 UPPER KEYS Connections Project: Opening Reception at Marathon Royal Furniture on February 12

he Florida Keys are acclaimed Project benefit Keys artists and arts Tfor their large population of vi- organizations through arts council sual artists, but art lovers generally grants including the new “Art Builds can’t see works by several hundred Community” program focused on cul- of them at one time. Except, that tural equity. is, when viewing “The Connections Connections Project information: Project 2019: A Mosaic of the Keys,” keysarts.com or 305-295-4369 n a 24-foot-long mural that’s touring the island chain to celebrate the con- Keys History & Discovery... nectionbetween community members XX Continued from page 11 and local cultural initiatives. Many canvases portray elements derided as “We Piddle Around.” The from the island chain’s richly diverse evidence indicates that the program environment, visually connecting was far more successful and, even to- viewers to the region’s natural world as day, Floridians enjoy the buildings and well as its artistic one. constructions created by the WPA. This “We have three-dimensional piec- program views the WPA and focuses on es, painted pieces, photography piec- 7:30 p.m. Open to the public – please a permanent connection by adding the still existing projects. es, mixed media and all share the join the artists on Tuesday, February pieces of it to their collection. Pa- Light appetizers and a cash bar will beauty of the Keys,” said Elizabeth 12 at the Royal Furniture showroom trons can make a $50 donation for be available. Reservations are strongly Young of the individual canvases. “It’s in Marathon, 6001 Overseas highway one canvas or a $125 donation for recommended and can be made at 305- a great example of arts and communi- (oceanside). three at any reception or online at 922-2237 [email protected]. ty awareness — connecting the Keys Upcoming receptions include; keysarts.com. Upcoming topics for the Keys His- to a vibrant arts and culture com- March 1 at Marathon’s Shady Palm Once the road show has ended, tory & Discovery Center Presents… munity and to our audiences up and Gallery, March 15 at Big Pine Key’s donors will receive randomly select- lecture series includes the Jewish Un- down the Keys.” Artists in Paradise Gallery, April 9 at ed pieces of the mosaic by mail. Each derground as it relates to the Florida- At each new stop during the mural’s Royal Furniture in Key West and May piece is to include an artist statement Keys, ten foods that define Florida, Keyswide tour, visiting and resident art 3 at the Gato Building in Key West. providing insight into the work and and a grab bag of old Florida stories. lovers can enjoy a free opening recep- After viewing the Connections the artist’s inspiration. For more information, call 305-922- tion. Receptions are scheduled 5:30 to Project mural, art lovers can make Proceeds from the Connections 2237 or go to www.keysdiscovery.com. n

12 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 WHAT'S HAPPENING Mike Marrero— The Dennis McCaughey Plays Saints exhibition on Feb 9 the Hog’s Breath Saloon

ike Marrero grew up in Key ennis McCaughey, lead vocals, MWest surrounded by La Regla Drhythm guitar and harmonica de Ocha or Santeria and tales of The for the trop-rock band Tropical Soul, Saints. These were not the Christian will play the Hog’s Breath Saloon, Saints you are most likely familiar Feb. 11 - 17, 4:30 – 8:30 pm. with. They are the Yoruba Gods and McCaughey formed Tropical Soul Goddesses brought from West Africa. twelve years ago, and prior to that, These areThe Saints that exact the has been a member of the duos, knowledge that seven ears of corn placed Double Play and Jigsaw and his re- in a brown paper bag and then burned in the sand could bring you good luck. sume also includes a solo career that Mike learned about Chango (the lasted several years. He has released owner of fire, lightening, thunder and four CDs, Days like These, , Tropical war, also patron of music and dance) Soul, No Plans At All, and a live re- and Santa Barbara (syncretized with cording, We’re All Here, Come Hell Chango) and O’Batala, (Sky Father and or High Water. creator of all The Saints or Orishas). Stop in, kick off your shoes and en- They are an inseparable part of his heri- joy the trop-rock. n tage and the cultural fabric of this island. His goal with this exhibit was to recreate The Saints, not as they are, but as he imagined them as a child. How he saw them through the prism of his memories and his families beliefs. Marrero trains his camera on his na- tive island and draws inspiration from his As Marrero matures as a photogra- childhood memories, capturing the pa- pher, playwright, film maker and fa- thos of ordinary life as it was then, with a ther his fast evaporating roots mean sophistication that belies his generation. more to him than ever. n

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14 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 WHAT'S HAPPENING Whats Happening MARJORY LEE Sunday 02/10 The Little Room Jazz Club XX Continued from page 14 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Ben Taddiken, 12pm – 4pm (821 Duval St. Key West) Charlie Miller, 8pm – 11pm littleroomjazzclub.com Hey Monea 5pm ROSS BROWN 10:00 pm - 2:00 am Caffeine Carl and Friends 9:00pm Monday 02/11 Little Room Jazz Club 2/7 - 2/13 2/7 Thurs., Peter Diamond & Co. 8-11 Saturday 02/09 Monday 02/11 Dani Hoy, 12pm – 4pm 2/8 Fri., Denis Hyland Quartet 8-11 Hey Monea 2pm Big Joe Variety Show SHASTINA Wavy Dave, 7:30pm – 10:30pm Key West 5pm Caffeine Carl and Friends 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2/9 Sat., Coffee Butler & Co. 8-11 9:00pm Tuesday 02/12 2/10 Sun., Chris Burchard Quartet 8-11 SHELDON MCLELLAN Roger Jokela, 12pm – 4pm 2/11 Mon., Jazz Jam with Larry Smith Sunday 02/10 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Charlie Miller, 7pm – 10pm and Skipper Kripitz 8-11 Andy Westcott 5pm Hey Monea 9pm ROB BENTON 2/12 Tues., Larry Baeder & Wednesday 02/13 10:00 pm - 2:00 am Guests 8-11 Monday 02/11 Eric Paul (Levy) 12:30pm – 4:00pm 2/13 Wed., Key West Jazz Gabriel Donahue 5pm Tuesday 02/12 Rachel Grace, 7:30pm – 10:30pm Artists 8-11 n Blu Monday w Caffeine MARJORY LEE Carl & The Buzz 9pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Israel needs money. car-nominated portrait of this gift- One day, she happens to stare at a ed loner, like Johnny Depp’s “Ed- letter she acquired from Katherine ward Scissorhands,” is primarily seen Hepburn and decides to add to it, through the face and reaches very close forging a postscript. Israel sells it to a to poetry. bookstore and has her cash for the vet. Realizing her talent for forgery, she At Eternity’s writes more. At a bar, Israel meets a theatrical character Jack Hock (Rich- Gate Can You Ever cia Highsmith story as if illustrated by ard E. Grant), a man with a penchant Robert Crumb, “Can You Ever Forgive for hijinks, and the two form an alli- Forgive Me? Me?” is both entertaining and human. ance. Composing some 400 notes by Israel (Melissa McCarthy) is the Noel Coward and Dorothy Parker “ an You Ever Forgive Me?” is the biographer of Estee Lauder, but now among others, Israel receives thou- Cstory of author and literary forg- down on her luck. She is argumen- sands of dollars from the sales. er Lee Israel, from director Marielle tative, vulgar, coarse and depressed. McCarthy is wonderful; this is by far Heller (Diary of a Teenage Girl). The Fired from her menial job due to fight- her most potent, lively and authentic film is as gripping and quirky as Hell- ing, she is unable to find fulfilling work. Her silly slapstick persona is nearly ulian Schnabel a painter and film- er’s previous outing. A kind of Patri- work and her cat is deathly sick. absent. Instead we see a very solid char- Jmaker and the director of the in- acter, who is refreshingly human. The spired biopic “Basquiat” from 1996, material is new for the actor and McCa- now turns his eye to the premier paint- rthy to her great credit takes chances and er, van Gogh. This film is more of a vi- does not hold back. Her comic self disap- sual poem or a spiritual interpretation pears; instead of her trademark loudness, than a re-creation of events. It is bold, she is grim, standoffish, silently gleeful eerie, mysterious and transfixing. Jolt- and riddled with guilt from a failed re- ingly colorful and confrontational, it lationship with her girlfriend. Her face is immersive from the first instant of begins to tell a story. No longer is she the Willem Dafoe’s voiceover. comedienne who falls down and yells, at The film “Eternity’s Gate” has none war with her body. Seeing McCarthy is of Vincente Minnelli’s melodrama and an adventure. black crows. This is more about van Grant is vivid too as a semi-pickled Gogh’s inner life. As a tribute poem, it bon vivant with a spark in his eye, con- is a wonderful impression of what the trasting McCarthy’s grim aura. painter means to Schnabel and in rela- Saturday Night Live fans will cheer tion to us in the 21st century. seeing Jane Curtin in the role of an ex- Vincent (Dafoe) is beset by frighten- asperated literary agent. ing visions. All he wants to do is paint. Because of the seedy setting and He has small exhibitions but can’t sell grouchy quirks, “Can You Ever Forgive a single piece and the owner says his Me?” has the offbeat edges of “Barfly” paintings scare away his business. and “Bad Santa,” but unlike those At a gathering he meets the slick but striking yet outrageous tales, you will impassioned Gauguin (Oscar Isaac) find yourself considerably more sensi- and they become fast friends. Van tive to Lee Israel as a person who clear- Gogh is driven by what he actually ly had a gift for mimicking an author’s sees outside in nature, while Gauguin voice, even though she most definitely is compelled by what he sees in his committed a crime. imagination, as a removal from nature. This is the most delicate work that McCarthy has ever done. Her Os- XX Continued on page 17

16 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 WHAT'S HAPPENING WLRN/WKWM welcomes NPR host Joshua Johnson to Southernmost news bureau in the Florida Keys at The Studios of Key West.

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At Eternity’s Gate As much as there is delight and ex- not Van Gogh’s suicidal action, feels XX Continued from page 16 quisite flashes of brilliant color in saf- a declarative commentary on today’s Miles Mancuso fron yellows and fields of blue, there is gun violence and rightly so. Even the Intimidated by people and pulled discomfort. The camera moves jerkily, rapidity of violence, depicting the Band at the Hog’s outside as if by magnetism, van Gogh like a photographic insect. In one scene, smashing of fists, hands and the rip- paints. A group of children taunt and van Gogh sees a girl and asks to draw ping of canvasses is a commentary Breath Saloon attack him. Men pummel him with her. He confronts the young girl spas- on the dizzying pictorial speed of our he Miles Mancuso Band plays the stones. He is like one homeless. tically off-balance. Suddenly, van Gogh smartphones and a cautionary warn- THog’s Breath Saloon’s outdoor When Gauguin tells him that he is grabs her forcefully as if taking a piece ing against the invasiveness of the im- stage, Feb. 11 - 17, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. leaving Arles for the speed and com- of furniture or a leg of meat. For a split age, past and future. Myles Mancuso is a nationally rec- merce of Paris, Vincent howls in sadness. second, we are uncertain as to whether The mystical screenplay is co-au- ognized prodigy who fronts his own Then we see the famous bandage he is a painter or a violent criminal. thored by Luis Bunuel’s longtime band, singing, playing guitar and key- around the painter’s head. Refreshing- Most every person (except for collaborator Jean-Claude Carriere boards. He is considered one of the top ly we are left on our own to conjure the Gauguin and brother Theo, played by and is also a meditation on an earthy 10 guitar prodigies in the world. He rest of the infamous injury. Rupert Friend) is shown in close-up— kind of surrealism. has been performing professional since Willem Dafoe is perfect in the role. searching, menacing and aggressive. This is a vibrational and moody read- the age of 10. Fortunately, we get enough of the in- Vincent like Jesus was often a man ing of van Gogh. As we see voyeuristi- Mancusco has performed at some of tent without an overdose of painterly alone. cally, the painter is ultimately boxed in, New York City’s top bars: BB Kings in melodrama. As Dafoe’s expression is The wondrous elemental quality of yellowed and stiff, a commodity for on- Time Square, the Cutting Room, the very much a woodcut of sensation and “Eternity’s Gate” is that we begin to lookers, a human work of art. Bitter End and others gestural emotion, we feel the man as feel what the painter himself felt: new Schnabel, in showing these hypnot- He has been nominated for an Emmy much as we see him. Bristle-bearded shades of color, altered footsteps. A ic images reveals Vincent to be the first in 2012 and won a Cable Telly Award. and pale, touched by zinc white with new way of seeing for every painter yet saint, who lived, suffered and painted, Mancuso’s show has been described as his easel strapped to his back like a to come. seeking a new religion in natural light. n a Rockin’-Rhythm-and-Blues event. And cross, Willem Dafoe is van Gogh as Je- The final scene showing two cos- also its been called a updated funk/rock sus, the painter’s First Man. tumed kids wrestling with a gun, and Write Ian at [email protected] twist on traditional American sound. n

17 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 B U S I N E S S K E Y W E S T S H O R T A N S W E R S BY J E F F J O H N S O N n P A U L A F O R M A N Uncertainty & Principle Dear Short Answers: I’m pretty sure that a person I know in school cheated on a test. And my friends think they know a couple other people who did, too. I don’t think that what they did is my business but I’m worried that if they got high scores because they cheated then I might have gotten a lower grade because I didn’t. Should I tell the teacher? I don’t have any proof but I think I’m right. Working Hard Dear Working Hard: We understand your concern but without proof your complaint is potentially malicious. Forget it. P A U L A F O R M A N and J E F F J O H N S O N report the situation to HR. I took the bonus and shut up Growing Up but now I feel like I really should tell HR. Perhaps my Dear Short Answers: boss offered the bonus because I’m not the first woman in Since I am paying for my son’s college education, his division to complain about this and he doesn’t want shouldn’t I get to select the college that is right for him? HR to find out. My “feminist” intuition tells me that When did children get to choose things like that? I should report him even though I took the money. Is Old-Fashioned Parent it more moral to keep my vow of silence or to report a Dear Old-Fashioned: potential sexual discrimination case? We understand how you feel and have some sympa- Sorry Sister thy for your view but it is a dangerous game. There Dear Sister: are many ways a decision that YOU make for a young It’s never too late to do the right thing. We think you adult could go awry. It is better to empower him to should go to HR but be prepared for a rough ride. make his own decision but hold him to a high per- You essentially accepted a bribe and may be subject to formance standard at the school of his choice. reprimand and/or asked to return your bonus. What’s The Number? Boy Friends and Best Dear Short Answers: What percentage of their income do you think people should contribute to charity? Friends Dear Short Answers: Thinking it Over My boyfriend is cheating on me with my BFF and he Dear Thinking: does not know that I know that. What should I do? In this culture, money is more personal that sex. Upset Tithing (10% of gross income) to the church is Dear Upset: suggested in the new testament but only you can Sounds like you better talk to him. In fact, you determine if that is the right number — or the better talk to both of them — considering that correct recipient in today’s world. you may have made two poor choices. No Reward An Easy One Dear Short Answers: Forthcoming Do you think it’s important to take a shower after Dear Short Answers: going to the gym? Even if you already took a shower I was recently passed over for a promotion even though I that day? Bob am much better qualified than the man who was given Dear Bob: the job. I went to my boss to discuss this situation and he Yes. And yes. offered to give me a substantial bonus as long as I didn’t Life is complicated. “Short Answers” isn’t. 18 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 THEATER REVIEW TENDERLY: The Rosemary Clooney Musical: Delightful, Enchanting, and Very Real poiler Alert: “This Old House”, “Straighten Up And wow, that was really true about me too.” SDon’t expect Fly Right”, “Hey, There”, and “Tender- Musical accompaniment for the the Red Barn’s ly” are joined by those she garnered in show will be provided by an extraor- new show “Ten- later life when she emerged from the dinary band, made up of Jim Rice on derly: The Rose- dark times as a respected jazz singer – “I piano, Joe Dallas on bass, and Daniel mary Clooney Remember You”, “Have I Stayed Too Clark on drums. Musical” to be Long At The Fair”, and many more. Tickets for “Tenderly: The Rosemary one of those jukebox musicals where a “I think the music and the story Clooney Musical” can be had by visiting long-gone star of yesteryear is reanimat- blend perfectly,” Long said. “I think a lot redbarntheatre.com/tickets or calling 305- ed by a talented actor who fills the eve- of times we look at celebrities and their 296-9911. There will be a catered recep- ning rendering a string of dusty tunes. problems as something only celebrities tion following the Opening Night perfor- Oh, there are songs a-plenty, to be have, but with Rosie, her struggles were mance on February 19 and ticketholders sure, sung by a very talented songstress, very essentially human. She struggled for that evening are invited to join the cast but this is most certainly not a simple with her identity as Rosie the person and crew. And there will be a Talkback string of golden oldies. What it is, is an and Rosie the star, as many of us do with Session with the cast and director after exquisite portrait of a woman whose Kim Schroeder Long stars as Rose- who we are and how that’s different from the performance on Friday, February 22. grace and voice were the perfection of mary Clooney in TENDERLY, open- the way we’re perceived by others. I’m The audience that night is encouraged to elegance and professional success in her ing February 19th at the Red Barn glad that people leave the show thinking, remain and discuss the play. n day, while her private life devolved into a Theatre in Key West. shambles of alcohol and drug addiction, who found success across many fields philandering husbands, and personal – recordings, movies, television, and tragedy. But as with all great stories, her concerts. Using songs as touchstones, resurrection from her dark times leaves the imaginative script moves back and us elated, cheering, and moved. forth through more than 30 years of the It is, in the end, what you might call singer’s life. It looks at her challenging a “play with music”. But it is so much childhood – abandoned by her family, more than that. and forced to be responsible for her sib- “Tenderly” opens Tuesday at the lings at a young age; at her early success; Red Barn and runs through March and at the betrayals and tragedies that 16. It stars the multi-talented Kim she had to walk through while trying to Schroeder Long as Rosemary, who has maintain that “my life is perfect” image flown in to play the role, supported by that celebrities are expected to show us. Key West’s David Black, who plays a The play opens in a rehab facility in multitude of different characters who 1968, after Clooney has had a nervous figured prominently in Clooney’s life. breakdown, a product of her addictions The play is directed by the Red Barn’s to pills and alcohol, stress, and the loss Joy Hawkins. All curtains are at 8 pm. of her best friend, Robert Kennedy – she “Her story’s pretty compelling,” Long was just a few feet from him the night he said. “Superficially, it’s the music, of was assassinated. She talks through her course, but it turns out to be so much life’s moments with a psychiatrist – one more than that. The songs just help tell of the many roles Black inhabits, and the the story. There’s a lot of profound truth play takes off from there, using Clooney’s about the human condition and experi- many hits to draw us through her life’s ence that we get to mine through that sto- moments—both the up’s and the down’s. ry. That’s what’s most satisfying to me.” The music’s wonderful – songs Written by Janet Yates Vogt and you’ve heard but may not have attribut- Mark Friedman, “Tenderly” takes us ed to Clooney: her big hits like “Come deep into the life of Rosemary Clooney, On-A My House”, “Mambo Italiano”,

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situation, Tanto bore the scars n Rescue Tails of his previous life. However, he never carried his past with him. “Tanto” His big eyes shone as bright as his smile. He was always smil- ing. Young and athletic he loved BY TAMMY FOX-ROYER to go for walks and runs and Executive Director Florida Keys SPCA greeted our staff and volunteers ife is too short for our canine with exuberant, happy energy. Lcompanions. We often lose them After just a couple walks togeth- before we’re ready. Although we wish er Chris knew in his heart that their life spans were much longer, ev- Tanto was the right fit. He had ery day we spend with our rescue dogs big paws to fill, and he took on is another day we cherish together. the role of new dog in the house Chris cherished everyday with An- proudly. gelfish and he lost her far too soon. When the time is right for He was at work when the fire broke you to bring a new pet into your out. Police and fire rescue responded home and heart be sure to check quickly, but the concrete house had one of our campuses first. filled with smoke. Angelfish’s life was In 2018 we were able to tragically cut short. help 1,879 animals and found Nothing in the world could ever homes for 698 pets. No matter replace Angelfish, We all feel the void what you’re looking for we’re when we lose a pet. As a shelter vol- here to help you find the right unteer, it’s hard not to fall in love over dog, cat or small animal for you and over again. Every animal that en- and your family. For more in- ters our shelter is special. Each one has formation on adopting, or to his own story. Each one is deserving of join us as a volunteer, donor a new and better life. That’s how Chris and lifesaving partner, e-mail met Tanto. me at [email protected] and Rescued from a truly horrendous visit us at fkspca.org. n

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20 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 THEATER REVIEW Fringe Theater Celebrates Black History Month

“More importantly though, we’re excited to include more of our island community in the Fringe Theater experience. This is just the beginning of Fringe’s plans to make sure our community-focused-theater focuses on our whole community.” ringe Theater celebrates Black His- A special presentation of this read- Ftory month with a staged reading ing will be presented to the 7th and 8th of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson grade students at the Horace O’Bryant presented at the Frederick Douglass School. In addition, donations will Community Center, located at 111 be accepted at the performance to Olivia Street, at 7pm on February 15 support the girls and boys basketball and 16. league that is held in the spring at the The Piano Lesson, a Pulitzer Prize Frederick Douglass gym. Finalist, focuses on the conflict sur- Fringe’s staged reading of The Piano rounding a family heirloom. Should it Lesson is presented in partnership with be sold to create a stable financial fu- the City of Key West and the Flori- ture or cherished as a symbol of loss da Keys Council of the Arts. Tickets and promise? are $20 general admission and $30 “I was so honored to be asked by reserved. They are available online at the Fringe to help put this project to- www.fringetheater.org or by calling gether,” says Wilhelmina Lopez Mar- 305-731-0581. tin, the show’s director. “It’s a unique The Frederick Douglass Community opportunity to bring the community Center is located at 111 Olivia Street, together as we tell the story of a family he can buy the land his family once Gil Parker, Joan Leggett, Jerry Butler, and a city parking lot is located next to trying to make tomorrow better than worked as slaves. His sister, Berniece Glenwood Lopez, Detra Dor, and Rich- the center (at the end of Olivia Street). yesterday.” refuses to part with the piano as the ard Quint with Coffee Butler on piano. Fringe Theater is a 501 (c)(3) non- The play is set in Pittsburgh, 1936. family’s history is carved as picto- “We’re delighted to take our audi- profit dedicated to creating unique Boy Willy has traveled from the deep graphs on its panels. ence to a new venue,” explains Jan- opportunities for people to see and do south to sell the family’s piano so The cast includes Clayton Lopez, et Bengel, Fringe’s Board President. theater. n

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21 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019 IN COMMUNITY Five fun facts you might not know about Tennessee Williams

Key West, Jan 30 Doll” was “just possibly the immeasurably exciting to expe- dirtiest American-made mo- rience and to witness, however ost people know that tion picture that has ever been difficult it was to sustain.” MTennessee Williams legally exhibited. The film, 4. Tennesse Williams, the was a famous American Play- which told the story of two painter. He created and gift- wright. They may have even Southern rivals and a sensu- ed these sensual, psychological heard of The Glass Menagerie, ous 19-year-old child bride, dreamscapes to close friends, A Streetcar Named Desire, was picketed by nearly 20 mil- including David Wolkowsky, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof— lion Catholics on its opening whom Williams spent much some by stage, others by silver weekend, prompting nearly ¾ time with while living in Key screen. But even those who of the theaters to pull it. West. Thanks to Mr. Wolkow- can name every play the Pulit- 3. Instant success? No. Wil- sky’s generosity, visitors to the zer Prize winner wrote might liams’ first recognition didn’t’ Custom House Museum can not know these five fun facts come until 1940 when he re- enjoy the 17 paintings he be- below, and that there’s an an- ceived a Rockefeller fellowship queathed to Key West Art & and wrote “Battle of Angels.” Historical Society. nual birthday party celebra- “Library” is the theme of the month-long 2019 Tennessee tion right here in Key West to To get by, he ran an all-night 5. A birthday party! Key Williams Birthday Celebration, which launches March 6 honor the man who called the elevator, waited tables in New West Art & Historical Soci- and runs through April 1 at multiple Key West venues. island home for over 34 years. York and New Orleans, worked ety and the award-winning 1. His given name. Thom- as a teletype operator for the Tennessee Williams Muse- (Williams loved and sup- Pulitzer-Prize-winner’s work as Lanier Williams III be- U.S. Engineers in Jackson- um host a Birthday Cele- ported the local Key West topping off the month-long came Tennessee at the age of ville, Florida, and ushered at bration in his honor every library) and boasts a full celebration. 28. Whether it was a tribute the Strand Theater on Broad- year. The month-long com- roster of writing and paint- Visit KWAHS.ORG for a full to his ancestors who “fought way, later writing in a playbill memoration begins March ing contests, film and po- schedule of events or contact the Indians for Tennessee” or that “All the while I kept on 4th with the first of four of etry forums, curator tours Dani Holliday, 305.295.6616 claiming the state where his writing, writing, not with any Williams’ films at the Tropic of the Tennessee Williams x 111. Sponsored in part by father hailed from, we may hope of making a living at it Cinema and a limited-tick- Museum at 513 Truman Av- Community Foundation of the never know. but because I found no other et kickoff party on March enue, a March 27th birth- Florida Keys, Neal Ruchman 2. Erotic dark comedy. In means of expressing things that 6th at the home of exhibit day party for the playwright and Melissa Jean McDaniel, 1956, Time magazine wrote seemed to demand expression. founders Dennis Beaver and (following his March 26th and Bert Whitt. Your Muse- that Tennessee Williams’ first There was never a moment Bert Whitt. This year’s festi- birthday), and 2 one-act ums. Your Community. It takes original screenplay “Baby when I did not find life to be val theme is “The Library” theatre productions of the an Island. n

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Tom Dustin Matt Fernandez Lenny Clarke Jimmy Dunn

omedy Key West presents profes- more than once know that no two of 15th. Originally from Tampa, Matt dy “The McCarthys” as Sean McCa- Csional standup comedians Lenny his shows are alike. has performed with some of the big- rthy. Jimmy performs at some of the Clarke, Tom Dustin, Matt Fernandez Tom Dustin and friends perform gest names in comedy (Jim Jefferies, comedy industry’s most prestigious and Jimmy Dunn. They perform af- on Saturday, February 9th. Comedy Bill Burr, and Dave Chappelle to events, including the Late Show with ter talented local comics warm up the Key West’s entourage and their fa- name a few). Not only has he writ- David Letterman, Denis Leary’s Com- stage at The BottleCap. vorite Bostonian, Tom, will present ten articles for College Humor and ics Come Home, and Montreal’s In- Lenny Clarke performs Wednes- an edgy, original and hilarious show. Playboy, he’s also a 2nd City alumni ternational Just For Laughs Comedy day, Thursday and Friday February Tom Dustin is the only American to and has been featured on Sirius XM Festival. 6th, 7th and 8th. As seen on There’s ever win the $25,000 Yuk Yuk’s Great Radio. He’s a regular guest on Doug Doors open at 7:30 PM and Show- Something About Mary and Rescue Canadian Laugh-off. He was also the Loves Movies and was named one time is at 8:30. Seating and ticketing Me, veteran Boston stand-up come- winner of the Sam Adams Comedy of the 15 funniest comedians you are on a first arrival basis. There is a dian, Lenny Clarke, has a television, Festival. He’s performed on Comedy should be following on Twitter by 2-drink minimum in the show room. film and comedy resume much too Central, The Comedy Channel (Can- funnyordie.com. For more information about the co- extensive to list. He regularly ap- ada), local & national radio, podcasts, Jimmy Dunn performs Saturday, medians and to purchase tickets visit pears in Las Vegas and major com- festivals, and roasts. February 16th. Jimmy is an actor and www.comedykeywest.com. Bottlecap edy events across the country and Matt Fernandez performs Thurs- stand-up comedian from Boston, who is located at 1128 Simonton Street in beyond. Fans who have seen Clarke day and Friday, February 14th and recently co-starred on the CBS come- Key West. n

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Paradise 2019,” an event that trans- Eats, Flamingo Street, The Raw Ma- blankets, invite your friends, and come transportation. Please do not park at forms Fort East Martello’s parade chine, Jimmy Sno Concessions, The have a blast! This smorgasbord of great the airport. grounds into a family-friendly mu- Pincho Barge, Tarpon River Brewing, music and delicious food along with a $5 at the door or advanced ticket sical feast with the tasty delights of Great Events Catering, Key West Glass kids zone with a bounce house are sure purchase at KWAHS.ORG; proceeds Key West’s top-notch food trucks Works, and more. to guarantee a fun time for the whole benefit Key West Art & Historical and the grooving tunes of local and Performers Fish Out of Water, The family. Friendly dogs on leashes are Society and local charities. Kids un- international acts. Copper Tones, J Sneez and Bahama welcome, too. der 12 are free. Beer tent and cash bar Key West Food Truck Fest found- Village Music Program will serve up Please note: due to county con- available. For more information, con- er and co-producer Clint Steckly will their own individual flavors of musical struction, the Fort parking lot is not tact Dani Holliday at 305-295-6616 x park his ever-tasty Triano’s Taco food beats throughout the day. available. Park along South Roosevelt, 114. Your Museums. Your Community. truck on site along with Irie Island Bring your lawn chairs and picnic walk, bike, Uber/Lyft, or use public It Takes an Island. n

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BY TERRY SCHMIDA room is infused with natural light. KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE EDITOR The nearby dining area, also bathed in natural light, is the perfect t’s not often that you’ll find a prop- place for a Key West dinner party, Ierty in Key West that combines un- which could spill through the two beatable location, the investment in- sets of French doors leading to the come potential of two legal units, as outdoor area. well as the charm of a custom-built, Remarkable for Old Town, the hacienda-style home. 4539 square foot property includes a The property at 215 Whitehead St., spacious rear yard and mature land- located right next to the world-famous scaping with plenty of privacy, as well Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, as a large, L-shaped heated swimming has all of the above. pool. The shaded sitting area is tai- Constructed in 1938, the sturdy, lor-made for a barbecue party, or just concrete block constructed main whiling away the balmy days with a house was built in the style of a drink and a crossword puzzle. Spanish villa, with tile floors, high The quaint rear guest cottage, a sepa- ceilings, and stucco exterior. Arched This lovely home is located in the heart of Old Town. Photo contributed rate legal unit, has a private access, and doorways and plenty of varnished is larger than many Key West houses wood surfaces complete the Old was the home of Robert S. Allen, the there’s nothing Old World about the and apartments. This open-concept World look. anonymous co-author of the famous modern conveniences. Top-of-the- studio configuration features a kitch- This charming and intriguing house Washington Merry-Go-Round col- line stainless steel appliances and re- en, full bathroom, and two entrances, is (currently configured as) a two-bed- umn, and a decorated colonel in the cently installed granite counter tops including one that opens right on to room, two-bath, with a large living U.S. Army. make the gourmet kitchen a joy to the shared pool. room, high cathedral ceiling and a fire- Though the feel of this gorgeous cook in. There’s plenty of cabinet/ This second unit creates a world of place. Not long after its construction it house continues on into the kitchen, storage and counter space, and the investment possibilities, as well as en-

KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE • www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 2019 The spacious living room has soaring cathedral ceilings. Photo contributed There’s Old World charm galore in every room of this house. Photo contributed

Two sets of French doors lead from the dining area to the rear yard. The remodeled kitchen has plenty of storage space, and natural light. Photo contributed Photo contributed abling the owner of the home to live ums, theaters, bars and eateries, would live or rent – or both. St. is being offered at just $1,750,000. in one, while renting out the other, for make this residence easy to rent at any So, make a plan today to come and For more information, or to arrange extra income. In total, the property time of year! see this fabulous property, located in a showing, contact Listing Agent/ has 1624 square feet of air conditioned Throw in the three off-street park- the heart of Old Town, and yet a world Broker Associate Camille Toler, of the K living area. ing spaces, which is unheard of on away behind the white picket gate. Company Realty, at 305-619-0575, or The location, is just steps away popular streets such as Lower White- This one won’t last long! by email at [email protected] from Key West’s most popular muse- head, and you have the perfect place to The two-unit estate at 215 Whitehead [email protected]

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KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE • www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 2019 The good-sized master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. Photo contributed

A legal second unit and heated swimming pool make this residence a great investment property. Photo contributed

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Map # Address #BR/BA Listing Agent Phone Number

20728 W. 6th Ave, Cudjoe Key 4BR/3BA ChelleBe Blades, Realty Executives Key West 305-394-4750 1 Sandra Tuttle, American Caribbean Real Estate 305-923-9161

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

6800 Maloney #17 2BR/1BA Jon Seibert, Century 21 Schwartz Realty 305-433-0552 3 Janine Seibert, Century 21 Schwartz Realty 305-433-1911

109 Front St., #214, Key West 3BR/2.5BA Mike Caron, Keller Williams Key West Compass Realty 508-269-8565 4 305-296-7078

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Listing Office Selling Office Sold Date List Price Sold Price Street # Street Name Year Built Style Total Beds Wtrfrnt MM

Key West

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Truman & Co. 02/01/19 $6,75,000.00 $6,50,000.00 2601 Roosevelt Blvd, #311A 1967 Condo 3 Yes 3

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Vacasa Florida 02/01/19 $3,49,000.00 $3,35,000.00 3930 Roosevelt Blvd, #209N 1991 Condo 2 No 3

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Coastal Collection Real Estate Inc. 04/01/19 $6,85,000.00 $6,58,000.00 1619 Venetian 1971 Single Fam 3 Yes 3

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Key West Realty 02/01/19 $5,50,000.00 $4,75,000.00 1026 Whitehead St 1938 Single Fam 2 No 1

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Last Key Realty 03/01/19 $22,99,000.00 $22,00,000.00 125 Simonton St 2017 Townhouse 3 No 1

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 03/01/19 $6,35,000.00 $6,30,000.00 1110 Olivia St 1938 Single Fam 1 No 1

Key West Realty Key West Realty 03/01/19 $5,99,000.00 $5,99,000.00 617 Fleming St 1929 Condo 1 No 1

Truman & Co. Ocean Sotheby's International 04/01/19 $26,50,000.00 $24,00,000.00 925 Fleming St 1890 Single Fam 3 No 1

Century 21 Schwartz BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 07/01/19 $5,69,000.00 $5,48,000.00 916 White St 1933 Single Fam 2 No 1

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt 07/01/19 $7,49,900.00 $7,25,000.00 1217 Varela St 1963 Single Fam 2 No 1

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 03/01/19 $13,75,000.00 $13,75,000.00 1323 Whitehead St 1943 Single Fam 0 No 0

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Tropical Properties RE 15/01/19 $2,75,000.00 $2,75,000.00 3312 Northside Dr, #508 1980 Condo 2 No 3

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Conch Realty 22/01/19 $5,99,000.00 $5,75,000.00 3401 Riviera 1958 Single Fam 4 No 3

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Key West Luxury Real Estate 16/01/19 $4,85,000.00 $4,62,500.00 816 South St, #4 1958 Condo 1 No 1

Royal Palms Realty Truman & Co. 18/01/19 $21,78,000.00 $21,50,000.00 716 Duval 1933 Single Fam 3 No 1

Based on information from the KWAR MLS for January 9th, 2019 thru January 23rd, 2019

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