INSIDE WEEK OF OCTOBER 24-30, 2019 www.FloridaWeekly.com Vol. 4, No. 30 • FREE Making a roar Bear World Magazine’s Robin Gray dishes on the third annual Key West Bear Weekend. A16 X Top Picks Find out what not to miss this week on the island. A9 X IN TUNE BUT OFF KEY Rolling out INSIDE: Part 2. A10 X Eighth annual Key West Film Festival announces extensive Florida film lineup. A14 X The Allman Betts Band set to rock Key West’s Sunset Green BY LAURA RICHARDSON laura.richardson@fl oridaweekly.com The weight of legacy can be oppressive. How does an artist honor his roots while simultaneously blazing a trail of his own? And what if an artist’s roots are so syn- onymous with American rock ‘n roll that any new trail blazed has to ride that razor fine line between reverence and innovation? If you ask Devon Allman and Duane Betts, Real Estate it’s just not that complicated. Devon, whose High-end history in Old Town at father was the late Gregg Allman, and Duane, COURTESY PHOTO 711 Elizabeth St. A18 X SEE BAND, A12 X The Allman Betts Band. A2 WEEK OF OCTOBER 24-30, 2019 www.FloridaWeekly.com FLORIDA WEEKLY KEY WEST OFF OFF DUVAL Editor Laura Richardson The most traveled and visible street westislandbooks.com. This decades- [email protected] in Key West is only the beginning, the old boutique bookstore offers a surpris- surface, of what the town has to offer. ingly varied wealth of current and used Publisher Ask locals about their favorite spots or titles, from bestsellers to rare titles. stroll through quiet neighborhoods and Often open late, it’s an inviting place to Niall Geoghegan down alleyways off Duval, and you’ll browse the crowded stacks. [email protected] begin to dive deeper into the quieter, more diverse and less readily appar- La Rubia Panama Hats, 510 Flem- Reporters ent offerings. Here are eight spots you ing St. and 291 Front St., 305-296- might not see at first glance. 6059; www.larubiakeywest.com. Kevin Assam This is the Florida Keys’ only importer Jennifer Potter Better than Sex, 926 Simonton of authentic Panama hats. The owner Presentation Editor St. 305-296-8102; www.betterthan- developed the boutiques to help perpet- sexkeywest.com. A great place for uate the centuries-old tradition of hand Eric Raddatz couples. Swing by this dessert-only, COURTESY PHOTO weaving hats (which come from Ecua- [email protected] adults-only restaurant late in the eve- La Rubia Panama Hats is the Florida Keys’ dor, not Panama, by the way). Styles for ning. Indulge your senses with choco- only importer of authentic Panama hats. both men and women come in a wide late-dipped wine glasses and cheeky, array of shapes, colors and weaves all Production Manager homemade desserts and beverages such Cuban Coffee Queen, 284 Marga- the way up to the coveted Montecristi. Alisa Bowman as an Ephemere Apple Spiced Ale in a ret St. 305-292-4747; www.cubancof- There is also a nice selection of other [email protected] tall beer glass with a signature caramel feequeen.com. The strong Cuban cof- fair trade wearable items. rim-job. Lick it good. fee at this hole in the wall is also rich Graphic Designers in Key West heritage. A café con leche Little Pearl, 632 Olivia St. 305-204- Chris Andruskiewicz • Emma Campos Mellow Café and Gastro Pub, 1605 paired with a classic Cuban sandwich or 4762; www.littlepearlkeywest.com. Roosevelt Blvd. 305-745-3874; www. some Havana rice and beans will keep Nestled in the heart of Old Town Key Paul Heinrich • Scott Sleeper mellowventureskeywesst.com. Near you going long into a Key West night. West and away from the bustling down- Circulation Manager the water in Old Town Key West, the town streets, this is an excellent spot for café is open for breakfast, lunch and Firefly, 223 Petronia St. 305-849- fresh local catch and innovative cuisine Tara Rosheim dinner and offers unique island fare 0104; www.fireflykeywest.com. with a tropical twist. It’s new, and it’s [email protected] with a mellow atmosphere to match. Being that Key West is home to the hot. Reservations are required. The menu items are crafted with fresh, southernmost point of the continental Operations Manager locally sourced ingredients and include United States, it’s fitting that the island Nancy Forrester’s Secret Garden, Kelli Carico a fresh catch, Havana roasted pork, is also home to a Southern-inspired res- 518 Elizabeth St. 305-294-0015; www. romaine leaf plates and caramelized taurant. Firefly’s plantation-style look nancyforrester.com. Ms. Forrester has banana chocolate tacos. Drink options and its menu give it the most down- a secret, and it’s not her garden, per Published by include a large selection of craft beers, home feel of any culinary experience on se: It’s what she keeps there. The long- Florida Media Group LLC 11 rotating tap beers, wine, house- the island. The shrimp and grits, fried time environmentalist has been caring 100 Grinnell Street • Key West, FL 33040 made sangria and champagne cocktails. chicken and bacon-wrapped meatloaf for orphaned parrots for more than 30 305.363.1310 There’s a great happy hour from 5-7 are a few fan favorites. years. She welcomes visitors to meet p.m. daily, and delivery is available. them, take pictures, hold them and lis- Key West Island Bookstore, 513 ten as she shares her knowledge about Copyright: Thewww.FloridaWeekly.com contents of thedaWeekly.com Florida Weekly are copyright 2019 by Florida Media Group, LLC. 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Audubon House and Garden The corner of South and 111 Front St. 200 Greene St. 205 Whitehead St. Whitehead streets www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com 305-294-2633 305-294-2116 www.Audubonhouse.com www.southernmostpointwebcam.com The Little White House adds a presi- www.melfisher.org The city of Key West erected this con- Original lithographs by John James dential luster to the Conch Republic. Orig- Exhibits include treasures from the crete buoy in 1983 to denote the south- Audubon are on display in this former Spanish galleons of 1622 discovered by ernmost point in the continential United inally built for Naval officers in 1890 and home of shipwreck salvager Capt. John States. used as a command headquarters in three Mel Fisher and his crew. Geiger. wars, the Little White House later served 9. Mile Marker 0 Sign 2. Conch Tour Train as lodging for President Harry S. Tru- 12. Key West City Cemetery 303 Front St. 490 Whitehead St. (corner Bordered by Angela, Frances and man’s winter retreats from 1946 to 1952. 305-294-5161 or 888-916-8687 of Fleming Street) Olivia streets and Windsor Lane 305-292-6718 www.conchtourtrain.com 6. The Ernest Hemingway U.S. 1 begins here in Key West and The iconic train has been winding its continues 2,369 miles north up the East www.historicfloridakeys.org Home & Museum way through the streets of Key West Coast before ending in Fort Kent, Me. Stop by the sexton’s office near the 907 Whitehead St. since 1958. Stop here to commemorate your visit to entrance at Passover and Windsor lanes 305-294-1136 and pick up a map that includes a free Key West with a photo next to the iconic 3. Sloppy Joe’s www.hemingwayhome.com walking tour. Mile Marker 0 sign. 201 Duval St. Take the tour and say hello to one of 305-294-5717 13. Fort Zachary Taylor the 40-50 six-toed cats, all descendants of www.sloppyjoes.com 10.