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Attractions Artist of the Month: Dan Lawler The Iguana Problem: Reptile Dysfunction

What’s Hot & What’s Not John Popper of Blues Traveler Sept. 20 at Gilbert’s

Songfest Plans a Stellar Lineup in Early October

Maps Key Largo Locator Map Getting from Here to There

All the Buzz

Coco-Nut Funnies Mangrove Galley Conch Characters Three Key Largo businesses came together to help honor the five servicemen lost on July 16, 2015. Sean Mc- Business in the Keys Mahon of Key Largo, a Marine veteran, initiated the project, which was completed with help from (L-R) Cheryl Conger of Keys Images, Sue Beal of Island Information Services, and Cathy Johnson of Printing Plus. Read all Money-Saving Coupons Inside! about it on page 10. Key Largo’s COMING 4th Annual OCTOBER Top Hit Songwriters 9, 10 & 11 Music Festival ON THE BEACH • MM 99.5 BAYSIDE KEY LARGO • 305-451-3380 Top hit songwriters performing live and Live Music • Happy Hour • Sunset sharing their stories at Bayside Grille and World class entertainers, in Key Largo on the beach. two other Key Largo venues. Don’t miss it! It doesn’t get any better than this! Look for ad inside or check the calendar at keylargo-baysidegrill.com for all of our live music on the beach. Schedule and artist information inside. 2 • The Coconut Telegraph • September 2015 September 2015 • The Coconut Telegraph • 3 Coconut Telegraph Cast of Characters: Articles September 2015 Editorial: Social Media Relations...... 2 Volume 9 Issue #103 Editor/Sales/Distribution Glenn Hoover Captivates Upper Keys BPW...... 4 Prestige Publishing, Inc Denise Malefyt Adopt An Animal, Key Largo Shelter...... 6 101425 Overseas Highway 305-304-2837 MARC Monthly Chair Raffle...... 7 PMB #628 [email protected] Elks Lodge Initiation...... 7 Key Largo, FL 33037 Reptile Dysfunction...... 8 Deadline Advertising Production Downtown Key Largo Readies for Songfest...... 9 for the Sue Beal Four in Key Largo Honor Fallen Servicemen...... 10 Coconut Telegraph’s 305-451-4601 John Popper of Blues Traveler, Sept. 20 at Gilbert’s...... 11 next issue is beal_s @bellsouth.net Getting from Here to There - Keys Map Page...... 12-13 Wednesday, Mangrove Galley: Hawaiian Ice Cream...... 14 September 23, 2015 Conch Characters...... 15 Contact Denise at Notice: We do not mail out the Coconut Telegraph and Artist of the Month: Dan Lawler...... 17 305-304-2837 we do not sell subscriptions. Coco“Nut” Funnies...... 18-19 [email protected] It is available for free online at Key Largo Locator Map Page...... 20 www.theconchtelegraph.com. Classified Ads...... 21

For comments please visit The Daily OM: Getting Back to What You Love...... 21 Conch Telegraph on Facebook. Business in the Keys...... 22 Buck Dharma & Carmine Appice Rock the Stage...... 23 Key Largo Animal Shelter Mile Marker 106 Oceanside; phone 305-451-0088 Free Spay & Neutering at the Animal Shelter at MM 106. Editorial: Social Media Relations

It’s been 20 years since I and one boss made me listen come out once a week. I don’t management as they are the watched TV and I don’t even to them all, so that I could po- have time to pick them up or ones who have made it possible Come Hungry! know how to turn one on, let tentially steal the advertisers, to read them every week and for us to continue bringing it to alone work a remote. Televi- and that was sheer torture I don’t miss anything because you. Thank you! 10% OFF WITH THIS AD sion makes you lazy and stupid for me. It was very embar- I get all the news I need right anyway. When 9/11 happened rassing because the customer through Facebook any time I I had to drive to Gilbert’s to had to spend a fortune to get want it. It's clean, it's fast, it's delicious!!! see the news, as I didn’t even very little return. The one thing I can’t live Great breakfast, great lunch, great everything!! have a TV or want one. I don’t One of the greatest things without is reading. Every spare COC-TEL Open 8 am - 10 pm daily. 6 am - 2 pm • 7 Days listen to the radio either. about Key Largo is that you minute I read. There is noth- MM 99.7 Bayside Every day my job takes me up can listen to the best live ing worse than stopping alone 99696 Overseas Highway, Key Largo and down the Keys and I love music without having to travel for a bite to eat and not having docsdinerkeylargo.com • 305-451-2895 the silence as it helps calm my more than 10 miles in either anything around to read but nerves while I am carefully direction. Gilbert’s, Big Chill, your phone. That is why we de- driving amongst the speeding Bayside Grill, Pilot House, liver the Coconut Telegraph to We Come to You! Locals’ Discount! Miami crazies partying in the Mandalay, Sharkey’s, and so many restaurants and bars. Keys. If I need to hear music Snook’s all have the best live They get shared by the locals KEY LARGO, FL I could simply pop in a CD or music the Keys have to of- and the visitors take them New Tire Sales get an iPod with my favorite fer all year long! We are truly home. I really appreciate all the Available 24/7 tunes. I actually prefer eleva- blessed. people that take the time come tor music to that rap crap. Things are different these up to me to tell me how much 35 Years Experience Over the years I’ve worked days. Here in the Keys we they love the Coconut Tele- The Coconut Telegraph is inde- for a few Keys radio stations have several newspapers that graph. Please tell the business pendently owned and operated. BRYAN WHEATON Disclaimer B && B Cell: (305) 942-6325 The Coconut Telegraph © 2006-2015 is published monthly by Prestige Publishing, INC. All Telegraph assumes in good faith that all editorial and advertising material submitted are B B Home: (305) 453-0815 rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent of the original property of the advertiser. The Coconut Telegraph may not be held responsible the publisher. The Coconut Telegraph welcomes written articles, photos, and artwork of for errors, omissions, or for circumstances beyond our control that may affect the distribution local interest to be used and/or edited at the discretion of the publisher. The Coconut schedule. MOBILEMOBILE TIRETIRE SESERRVICEVICE Mastercard & Visa Accepted 4 • The Coconut Telegraph • September 2015 September 2015 • The Coconut Telegraph • 5 All she has to Glenn Hoover Captivates Upper Keys BPW Cleaning for do is sign up and Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill have her doctor brings a Reason fax a note con- firming the If you know any treatment. woman currently Cleaning for a undergoing chemo- Reason may have a tradition home, therapy, please pass the word participating maid service in every last Sunday to her that there is a cleaning her zip code area and can of the month. service that provides FREE arrange for the service. housecleaning 1 time per Please share this infor- month for 4 months while she mation. Check out the details is in treatment. at cleaningforareason.org. FREE Pool Admission for Locals BPW members with their August luncheon speaker, Glenn Hoover. with Monroe County ID. (L-R) Gina Boilini, Laura Maupin, Glenn Hoover, Theresa Sutter and Cheryl Lee-Talbert at Holiday Inn Hotel Key Largo. Local Food & Drink Specials,

HUGE Many thanks to BPW that terrifying place and Local Discounts & of course, speaker Glenn Hoover for time. His photos gave us a Live Local Music!! sharing his experiences in real glimpse of what they Vietnam and the photos he lived through; brave people Featuring YARD SALE took while he was there, with unfathomable life expe- Stereo Underground capturing such vulnerable riences. Thanks again to Saturday, September 6th moments. Without having Glenn Hoover for everything and DJ Joey Naples been there to experience, he has done, not only for our (No coolers or outside food 8 AM - 2 PM one can only imagine the fear country, but in remembrance or beverage permitted.) and suffering the villagers of Vietnam war soldiers and MM 106 Bayside: Follow signs and soldiers were enduring in civilians. MM 104 Bayside • Key Largo • 305.453.9066 • www.jjsBigChill.com SHOES, SHOES, SHOES!

The Humane Society at MM 101 is collecting old shoes. The Upper Keys Humane Society has Please take your shoes to the Upper joined Funds2orgs to collect old, Keys Humane Society at MM 101.5 usable shoes. They will be sent to Ocean Side (next to Upper Crust Pizza) areas where there is a need and the or call Marlyn Beyer 305-522-1057 Humane Society will be able to receive [email protected]. We have 30 donations for all the shoes collected. days to collect as many shoes as Any size, shape, color. All are greatly possible. Thank you for helping appreciated. homeless animals.

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The Florida Keys Elks Lodge initiated 17 new members for the month of August. Members must be United States citizens who pledge allegiance FOOTBALL to and salute the American Flag, who are of good character, over the age of 21 and who believe in God. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a fraternal, charitable and social organization. For more IS BACK!! information please call the Lodge 305-852-1872. Dine outside at our waterfront Glass Bottom Bar™ overlooking our five-star marina. Or, if you’re NEW looking for a more private experience, consider MARC NFL Food & dining indoors in air-conditioned comfort. The MARC Thrift Shop at the Monthly Drink Menu Check out our Local’s Coral Isles Church Loyalty Program: (next to Coral Shores High School) Chair Raffle Exciting Giveaways Get your is in need of clothing and Pilot’s License household items – anything At the Music for MARC today! benefit, which was held at 17 Flat Screens new or slightly used, the beautiful Island Grill excluding large furniture. Mandalay in August, MARC 13 Seagate Blvd., Key Largo, MM 99.6, 305-451-3142 drew a winner of this chair. Pictured with it is Beau If you don't have the time to personally Thomas and Lucia (Lucy) www.pilothousemarina.com fb.com/pilothousekeylargo Garcia-Romeu. deliver it to the store, give the MARC folks a call and they will schedule a volunteer to come to you and pick it up, from Ocean Reef Beau Thomas, who owns The Monroe Association to Islamorada – 305-852-3282. Saltwater Accents, a custom for ReMARCable Citizens is a Adopt a Key Largo Animal Shelter Pet outdoor furniture business, is non-profit agency that serves Meet a few of the animals who are currently available for adoption at the Key Largo Animal Shelter. If you are interested in taking one of The Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens is a donating one chair each month adult clients within Monroe these adorable furry friends home, stop by or call. The Shelter is located at mile marker 106 Oceanside; phone 305-451-0088. non-pro t agency that serves adult clients within Monroe for MARC employees to paint County who have developmen- County who have developmental disabilities that include and raffle off. tal disabilities that include mental retardation (I.Q. 69 or below), cerebral palsy, spina Lucia painted the first one mental retardation (I.Q. 69 or bi da, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and with the sea horse, the second below), cerebral palsy, spina traumatic brain injury sustained prior to one with a sea turtle is almost bifida, Prader-Willi Syndrome, age 18. finished, painted by Sharon and traumatic brain injury and Lucia. The chairs will be sustained prior to age 18. MARC provides numerous raffled off at the MARC MARC provides numerous services for their clients. These Thrift Store at our Upper services for their clients. services are designed to Keys MARC location, MM 90 These services are designed insure that each client oceanside, look for the big red to insure that each client receives training and support chair out front. receives training and support that enhances his or her Proceeds from the chair that enhances his or her Gypsy Mandy Rio Charlie Layla individual abilities to under- stand daily community raffles will go to the Pasta individual abilities to under- routines and learn social, Pantaleo Fund, aimed at stand daily community routines self-care, vocational skills and financing a much-needed and learn social, self-care, help to increase a client’s ability to Group Home for the Upper vocational skills and help to develop friendships with non- Keys MARC Program. increase a client‛s ability to disabled persons. MARC thanks all who develop friendships with M.A.R.C., Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Pro t Organization providing life services bought tickets for the first non-disabled persons. for Monroe County residents with Developmental Disabilities. chair raffle, and Coordinatior Beau Thomas‛ beautiful “A copy of the of cial registration and nancial information may be obtained from the Corinne Triviski says, “Thanks work can be found locally at Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. for your continued support, and stores. He is also on Facebook, Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.” Misha Violet Paco Charlie H please look for more chair and can be reached at 904- raffles coming soon.” 219-4344. 8 • The Coconut Telegraph • September 2015 September 2015 • The Coconut Telegraph • 9 Reptile Dysfunction.

Iguanas are filthy, dis- gusting creatures but that isn't why I hate them. I GREG BARNHILL MARK BRYAN REBECKA DIGERWALL JIM MCCORMICK RALPH MURPHY JON NITE BOB REGAN BUD TOWER AMANDA WILLIAMS DREW YOUNG hate iguanas because they are assholes. They are not indigenous to the Florida Downtown Key Largo Readies for 4th Annual Songfest Columbus Day Weekend Keys and they are a big nuisance if you ask me. This three-day event is a also a Grammy nominee as her latest cut on Garth a great deal on attention in The scaly buggers eat my unique opportunity for music well as a Dove award nomi- Brook‛s comeback album her home country as well as plants and poop on my dock. lovers to enjoy songs as nee (Christian music (“She‛s Tired of Boys”), the US. They are always in the road sung by their creators as “Grammy”). Bob‛s songwrit- Amanda learned songwriting Finally, Bud Tower, co- too. I don't know how many well as “the story behind ing credits include two #1s, from a unique perspective. founder of Key Largo Song- times I have swerved to the song”—how and why six top-5, and eleven top-20 Her daddy Kim Williams, fest will do a special Sunday avoid hitting one with my they got written. Songfest country hit songs (at last wrote such memorable hits evening show with Hootie & car. When I found out they was created by Robert count!!). Regan is a past as “Ain‛t Going Down ‘Til The The Blowfish founding bite and carry salmonella I DiGiorgio, owner of President of the Board, and Sun Comes Up,” “Beer Run,” member Mark Bryan (did we started aiming for the little DiGiorgio‛s Café Largo and past legislative chair, of the “Three Wooden Crosses” mention Mr. Bryan co-wrote assholes. Haven't got one Bayside Grille. The Festival Nashville Songwriters Asso- and the list goes on and on!. all of Hootie‛s massive hit yet but just in case I do about it and taking proper getting an iguana for a pet. is sponsored by the Key ciation International. In The organizers are also songs?) and Drew Young- come across some decent precautions can greatly If you do purchase one as a Largo Downtown Associa- 2006, he helped pass the pleased this year to have a songwriter, artist, producer, road kill I purchased a reduce, but not completely pet and later find it is not tion, and in 2015 takes place Songwriters Capital Gains singer-songwriter sent from publisher, college music healthy supply of Iguana eliminate, the risk. Fortu- for you please do not let it at three fabulous water- Tax Equity Act. He is cur- the European country full of professor, and all-around Helper at the grocery store. nately, you can take precau- go, cook it instead! front venues in Downtown rently the director of Op- hit makers—through an music industry guy. Drew It makes cooking them so tions such as washing your Thoroughly cooking Key Largo, representing eration Song, a program arrangement with the Swed- will as well play shows much simpler. Yum yum yum! hands before and after iguana meat can most likely some of the best of what which brings songwriters ish government—Rebecka Friday and Saturday night. You too can get some. handling an iguana or better get rid of the salmonella the area has to offer. together with veterans and Digerwall, an artist getting See below for the schedule. Seriously, the strains of yet, wear gloves. Several however, if the iguana you Mark your calendar for active duty military to help salmonella that iguanas carry years ago I had a friend that are chomping at the bit to Columbus Day weekend- them turn their stories into can cause symptoms ranging bought an iguana for her grill looks sickly, it‛s prob- October 9th to 11th. This songs. SCHEDULE kids. It bit her and caused a ably best to wait till a better Key Largo’s Showtimes Run 7-10pm from very mild to potentially Iguana Rid year‛s singer-songwriter Ralph Murphy joins us 4th Annual very bad infection. She could looking one comes along. Top Hit Songwriters lethal. Even mild strains can line-up includes Mark Bryan, again too. A performer at Music Festival be deadly to humans who have lost a finger or died! Stock up on some Iguana One spray keeps iguanas founding member and lead Songfest n the past, Ralph‛s Bayside Grill have compromised or imma- All kinds of animals carry Helper with compliments of away! guitarist of Hootie & The bio is almost impossible to 99530 Overseas Hwy., ture immune systems: diseases that can be passed the Coconut Telegraph. If Ready to Use Long Lasting Blowfish. We also have condense: he has had #1 Key Largo, FL 305-451-3380 Eco-Friendly Non-Toxic infants, toddlers, the to humans. Reptiles are no your local grocer doesn't returning, Nashville song- hits as both a writer and Columbus Day Friday, October 9 Saturday, October 10 elderly, anyone with a sup- exception. Most, if not all, have it in stock ask them to HELPS PROTECT: writer Jon Nite, hot off his publisher. Artists from all Mark Bryan Ralph Murphy reptiles carry salmonella, please order it and be sure Plants, Trees, Flowers & Shrubs Weekend Jim McCormick Jon Nite pressed immune system due 4th #1 single “Smoke” with genres, and all over the Jon Nite Amanda Williams to illness, organ-transplant which can cause serious to get a rain check. from Iguanas, squirrels, country band, 1000 Horses. world, have cut Ralph‛s tunes FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY: rabbits, and garden pests Sunday, October 11 recipients receiving anti- illness, hospitalization, even These days when the little Speaking of #1 writers (even Shania Twain!!). Mark Bryan • Bud Tower • Drew Young death, in humans, despite assholes poop on my dock I such as mealy bugs, beetles, October rejection drugs, or cancer white flies, thoups, leaf- from Nashville… new to the Ralph‛s been in bands, had the reptile appearing to be don't go into shock. I get out patients receiving chemo- chewers, aphids, spider mites, Festival this year is Jim label deals as a band 9-10-11 The therapy. perfectly healthy. If you my pooper scooper and make snails and more. McCormick, writer of two member, produced artists, Most instances of salmo- have or are planning to have some delicious iguana poop recent number one hits: and worked for ASCAP for Bayside Grille, Pilot House nella transmission from pets babies or have or work with soup. It tastes like chicken! 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10 • The Coconut Telegraph • September 2015 September 2015 • The Coconut Telegraph • 11 Four in Key Largo Honor Fallen Servicemen with a Unique Tribute John Popper of Blues Traveler joins The Regs at Gilbert’s, September 20th Sue Beal of Island Information Ser- They even toured with The Rolling If you turned on an FM radio in When a gunman armed with an vices to help organize all the pictures Stones. Oh yeah… they won a the mid to late 90s, you know this AK-47 opened fire at a military into a cohesive piece and make it com- Grammy too, the highest honor for band. If you don‛t, then the rock you recruiting center and then a Naval municate the message of solidarity musicians. lived under must have been pretty reserve center in Chattanooga, Tennes- that the Marines wanted. A 24x30 John Popper is one of the best big. Blues Traveler gained interna- see on July 16, 2015, he left 4 service- inch poster was made showing the harmonica players in the world, and is tional fame in 1994 with the release men dead, and wounded several others, service logos, uniform insignias, the the lead singer of Blues Traveler. of their 4th album, appropriately one critically. He left many Americans names of the fallen servicemen, their The driving force behind Blues Trav- named “Four.” They had already found wondering how this could have hap- pictures, and a message of remem- eler, John‛s harmonica playing is so success with the their first hit single pened, outraged at the lack of secu- brance. Arranged around this were fast that many guitar players can‛t “But Anyway” a few years earlier, rity, and saddened by the loss of those about 80 photos of the men sending keep up. His rendition of the Star then with the addition of chart bust- who proudly served our country. The the message, many taken with Gunny Spangled Banner is unique, and it will ers like “Run Around” and “Hook” the four Marines slaughtered that day Sullivan. be great to see Scotty Migone of band really hit their stride. Their were all combat veterans: Thomas Once the poster was made, it The Regs go toe-to-toe with John. breakthrough album went platinum Sullivan, of Hampden, Massachusetts; needed to be framed, and Cheryl You can see them all on Sunday, SIX times. Squire "Skip" Wells, of Marietta, Geor- Conger of Keys Images in Plaza 103 in September David Letterman often referred gia; David Wyatt, of Burke, North Key Largo came forward as the last 20th at to them as his favorite band, and Carolina; and Carson Holmquist of part of the Key Largo team. A beauti- Gilbert‛s they played on The Late Show more Grantsburg, Wisconsin. U.S. Navy Petty ful mat and frame made the completed Resort. The times than any other band. They Officer Randall Smith died three days piece perfect. All three of the local show starts played the 1995 season premiere of later from injuries sustained that day. businesses donated their services to at 1pm, and Saturday Night Live instead of Photo by Gage Skidmore Under the gunman's siege, the the project. carpooling is The original 24”x30” piece before framing. Prince. They played on soundtracks Marines went into combat mode, had The original 24"x30" piece will be Grammy-winning harmonica recom- for great 90s movies like Ace Ven- everybody drop to the floor, and then shipped up to the Sullivan family in player and vocalist John Popper mended, as tura, Speed, Blues Brothers 2000, will join The Regs on Gilbert’s "cleared the room" by having everyone Largo, said that he and his fellow Boston by Sean, and additional pieces parking will and Kingpin. They headlined festivals stage on Sunday, September 20th. go out the back, the official said. All former Marine vets were calling and will be presented to key people and fill up quickly. like Woodstock 94, and H.O.R.D.E. Don’t miss it! seven people in the center survived, texting each other, and posting to organizations. It is planned to give one and reports indicate those Marines their Facebook site (which is private, to the American Legion in Key Largo, helped save lives. for vets from conflicts ranging from where everyone is encouraged to stop All over the US, including here in Vietnam to the present). by and see it. the Keys, people expressed their The group was particularly upset by The project is another example of outrage, sadness and sympathy for the what they called the "whitewashing" of how our local community comes families of the fallen men. Sean the incident in the press, and the together to help others, and how we McMahon, a Marine veteran in Key inability of servicemen at recruiting are proud to help. centers to bear arms for defense. As the discussion evolved over a period of days, it was discovered that seven of the members of the group had served with "Gunny" Sullivan, five in Iraq. They call him the "cannon cocker." After a lengthy discussion of what action to take, the group settled on a heartfelt and unique expression of sympathy to Sullivan's family, who owns an Irish pub in Boston. McMahon took the lead on the project, as the group gathered photos of themselves and their brothers in service, featuring as many of Gunny Sullivan as they could find. Sean went to see Cathy Johnson, the manager of Printing Plus in Key Largo (at MM 99 in the Cedar Towers (L-R) Cheryl Conger of Keys Images, Sue Beal building), and explained what they of Island Information Services, Sean McMahon wanted to do. Cathy's late husband was Why wouldn't the lobster share his drink? of Key Largo, a Marine veteran, and Cathy a veteran of the Vietnam war, and Because he was Shellfish! Johnson of Printing Plus. Cathy was eager to help. She called 12 • The Coconut Telegraph • September 2015 September 2015 • The Coconut Telegraph • 13

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HAWAIIAN ICE CREAM Conch Characters The Mangrove Galley WITH COCONUT AND BANANAS by Sandi Mieszczenski Sandi’s recipes are featured monthly in the Coconut Telegraph. 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut For previous issues go to http://www.theconchtelegraph.com. 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup dark rum 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 6 firm bananas, sliced 1 quart of high quality vanilla ice cream

On medium low heat, brown the coconut in a sauté pan. Watch carefully, stirring constantly as it can burn quickly. Combine the butter, sugar, rum, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Cook while stirring until the mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat Pirate mermaid spotted at Gilberts. Island Grill at Mandalay is oceanfront then add the sliced Photo by Janet Reynolds. dining at its best with a great view. bananas. Mr. 305 AKA Pit Bull stopped by Bayside Grille and was kind enough to pose with bartenders Mike and Corey. Scoop out a generous As we enter the month of September, we continue to endure high temperatures. A favorite way to break the heat is to sit back and portion of ice cream enjoy a bowl of ice cream. Nowadays there are so many great and place in a bowl. Top brands on the market, all with an incredible selection of with the rum mixture flavors to chose from. Sometimes it is just fun to put together your and sprinkle the own concoction such as a good old fashioned ice cream sundae. I found this recipe years ago and it is still one of my toasted coconut on top. favorites. It puts a tropical spin on just plain vanilla ice cream. Try it and enjoy! Then dig in! Always a fun time at Sharkey's Meet Savanna, a new bartender upstairs with owners Paul and Adam. at Bayside Grille, offering a great selection of craft beers and cocktails.

KEYS ADVENTURES WATERSPORTS HOME OF THE ORIGINAL TUNA NACHOS Waverunner Boat Paddleboards Guided Rentals! Rentals! & Kayaks! Tours! Michael Trixx and Jimmy Johnson We Deliver! • Great Rates! • Large Ride Areas! Stop by the are mutual fans at the Big Chill. HOURLY, DAILY OR WEEKLY! Island Grill! Mark Wheaton and Island Market Manager Alice Live remote broadcast with Skip from Sun 103 at (Reservations suggested, with some of the furniture he bought for his patio. the Island Market. Sun 103 always draws a crowd. but not required) It’s a Keys tradition!

Let’s Get Lunch & Dinner served daily at both locations. Wet!! Breakfast served daily at the Islamorada location only.

Check in at the Island Grill and say hello. Two Key Largo Locations Gilberts Resort Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill We look forward to seeing you! MM 108 MM 104 904-235-9247 305-731-9472 Island Grill at Mandalay • MM 97.5 • Ocean View Billy Davidson plays for Music for John McKinna, always a Dale Henderson rocking with the Jonathan Bogue sings and plays NOW favorite at Bayside Grille. Outer Band at the Pilot House. the ukulele at Music for MARC WITH TWO Island Grill at Snake Creek • MM 85.5 •Beach Setting MARC at the Island Grill Mandalay www.keysadventureswatersports.com Key Largo Islamorada in August. at the Island Grill Mandalay. LOCATIONS: 305 852-0595 305 664-8400 16 • The Coconut Telegraph • September 2015 September 2015 • The Coconut Telegraph • 17 Art Box Artist of the Month: Dan Lawler In Loving Memory and Gratitude

Perhaps you sent a lovely card, Special thanks to: Or sat quietly in a chair. Kathy, Kristie & Donnie Perhaps you sent a donation our way at the Caribbean Club If so, we saw it there. and Perhaps you spoke the kindest words

As any friend would say. Very Special Thanks to: Dan Lawler is inspired to capture formal training at the Chicago Art Institute. As a multi-talented artist, Dan Perhaps you were not there at all; the spirit of what he sees for others While there, he received several scholarships doesn't hesitate to reach. He Clara & Pastor Ralph to see. As you travel through his and continued his education taking various says, “It's the search... the spiri- Just thought of us that day. of the Key Largo work you will see the common thread classes and workshops. tual thing that I want others to of a lifetime painting and exploring When coming to the Keys he started feel and see in my work. When Whatever you did to console our hearts, Christian Center hew subject matter, and what has painting on driftwood planks. As interest in you've seen my work, you will know We thank you very much from made him one of the Florida Keys‛ his painting grew, he sold his work in restau- me.” favorite painters. rants and gift shops. He became an avid Stop by the Art Box at MM the bottom of our hearts. Jim McGuril and to everyone else Dan has been a resident of the weekend painter. He also bought and refur- 100.5 Bayside in Key Largo in Sep- January 21, 1957- July 22, 2015 Keys for over 50 years, having moved bished yachts and resold them. He earned a tember and see what Dan Lawler The Jim McGuirl Family for their support here from Chicago. He received his 100-ton master license from the Coast sees! Guard, and began to design and build homes. His artwork expanded and he did illustra- tion work for a history column in the Key West Citizen newspaper. In 1987, he was commissioned by the Tourist Development JON & JOANNA DREAVER Association for a project at the State Fair in Tampa depicting “Key West and the Florida Keys.” This was a huge display, at 8 ft. high by 20 ft. long. His work often depicts historical scenes ART CLASSES • ART SUPPLIES like wreckers, smugglers, seascapes, and local RESTORATION • MATTING & FRAMING characters. He has painted in the Bahamas, FRAMING SUPPLIES • CANVAS STRETCHING Caribbean, South America, France, England, Italy, and even the Soviet Union. When he Checkout our FEATURED ARTISTS travels he uses watercolors and his sketch book, but his main medium is oil color. FULL ONLINE STORE: www.ArtBoxKeyLargo.com Dan has received numerous awards and ribbons for his work and won a grant for four WITH KEY LARGO PACK & SHIP murals that now hang in the Freeman Justice Center in Key West. DAN LAWLER Women’s • Men’s • Plus Size Trust a Professional! CLOTHING LOW COST PACKING MATERIALS/BOXES Savvy • Kid’s • Jewelry SHIPPING: FREIGHT & INTERNATIONAL • Swimwear • Gifts CRATING & SHRINK WRAPPING CONCH ...and so much more!! FAX • PRINT • SCANNING • LAMINATING Plus! COLOR COPIES • DIGITAL ARCHIVING New Arrivals Weekly Like us on 100650 Overseas Hwy 305-451-5461 Central Plaza 103200 Overseas Hwy. Suite 6 Key Largo, FL 33037 Key Largo 33037 [email protected] [email protected] 305-440-3714 savvyconch.com 18 • The Coconut Telegraph • September 2015 September 2015 • The Coconut Telegraph • 19

Another Blonde, The latest in wall mounts From the Back Pew for vegetarians. Another Day Coco‘Nut’ Funnies A pastor’s wife was expecting a baby, so he stood before the Stay Updated On A blonde in a bar is congregation and asked for a hunched over her Political Correct Terms raise. After much discussion, they martini, spearing How to speak about women passed a rule that whenever the at the olive with and be politically correct: pastor’s family expanded; so would his paycheck. a cocktail stick. 1. She is not a ‘babe’ or a A dozen times the olive ‘chick’ - she is a ‘Breasted After 6 children, this started to American. ‘ get expensive and the congre- eludes her until a man sit- gation held another meeting to ting next to her grabs the 2. She is not ‘easy’ - she is discuss the pastor’s expanding stick and skewers it for her. ‘Horizontally Accessible.’ salary. A great deal of yelling “That’s the way to do it,” he 3. She is not a ‘dumb blonde’ and inner bickering ensued, as - she is a ‘Light Haired Detour to how much the pastor’s addi- says. Off the Information Superhigh- tional children were costing the “Big deal,” replies the way.’ church, and how much more it blonde sulkily. “You’d never could potentially cost. 4. She has not ‘been around’ About That “Procedure” have gotten it if I hadn’t - she is a ‘Previously-Enjoyed After listening to them for about tired it out first.” Companion.’ A plastic surgeon invented a radi- an hour, the pastor rose from his cal new face lift procedure and chair and spoke, “Children are a 5. She does not ‘nag’ you - she was explaining it to a prospective gift from God, and we will take becomes ‘Verbally Repetitive.’ patient. as many gifts as He gives us.” 6. She is not a ‘two-bit hooker’ He told her, “I’ll install a special Silence fell over the congrega- - she is a ‘Low Cost Provider.’ screw in the top of your skull. Your tion. hair will cover it, so it will be unno- How to speak about men and In the back pew, a little old lady be politically correct: ticed. Whenever you need a little tuck, we’ll just tighten the screw struggled to stand, and finally 1. He does not have a ‘beer a little, and the wrinkles will disap- said in her frail voice, “Rain is “Don’t look now but it’s that guy from gut’ - he has developed a pear!” also a gift from God, but when Pennsylvania you dumped last month.” ‘Liquid Grain Storage Facility.’ we get too much of it, we wear The woman was enthused and told rubbers.” JOHN McKINNA is a local musician, a best-selling author, 2. He is not a ‘bad dancer’ - the doctor to go for it. and a published, syndicated cartoonist. We feature his he is ‘Overly Caucasian.’ The entire congregation said, The surgery was a resounding suc- “Amen.” cartoons every month in the Coconut Telegraph! 3.. He does not ‘get lost all the Did you hear? 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Buck Dharma & Carmine Appice rock the Gilbert’s stage! By Rob LeBrun

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