The 2019 Key West

JUNE 27 - JULY 3, 2019 The of Key West 2019 The Winners are Announced on Pages 6 &7!

Florida Keys 3-11 • Upper Keys 12-13 • What's Happening 14 • Cover Story 6-7 • Real Estate 26 FLORIDA KEYS Breast cancer patients get a retreat in Key West

BY SUSAN MITCHELL

ittle Pink Houses of Hope came to LKey West this week to give ten families a break from doctor appointments, chemotherapy, radiation and medical bills. Ten families who are in the throws of battling breast cancer took to the waves, paddle boarding, picnicking, makes it all worth while. Cooper has and many other activities and attrac- been giving the families a paddle board tions Key West has to offer. The organi- adventure for the last seven years when zational mission is to empower breast the program began in Key West. cancer patients and families to live each “We all come down here thinking Sue Copper of Lazy Dog has been launching Little Pink Houses of Hope we’re helping the families and we leave day to the fullest, with direction, pur- families for seven years. pose and hope for the cancer journey. getting much more than we gave,” said Key West resident Jerry Stefan lost wants to give back because he knows balance on paddle boards. Amy Humphrey, of Burlington, NC, what these families are going through Sue Cooper, owner of Lazy Dog, his wife to breast cancer and volun- XX Continued on page 25 teers in her memory. Stefan said he as he helped moms, dads and children said seeing the smiles on their faces End of Season CLEARANCE SALE UP TO Going on Now! % OFF 75 SUGGESTED RETAIL EVERY DEPARTMENT

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Mallory Square restaurant gets go-ahead over objections

BY PRU SOWERS missioners are now expected to ap- their lease,” Johnston said. “The whole for a full-service restaurant. And on KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER prove Walsh’s major development plan process stinks to high heaven.” May 7, literally minutes before the start that includes a 156-seat restaurant, Johnston was referring to last-min- of the commission meeting where the utting an end to restores the historic cable huts at the ute decision reversals by city Planning plan was going to be voted on, Wright Pover nine years of location and builds a small historical Director Patrick Wright and City Man- withdrew his approval recommenda- legal wrangling, ex- museum at their next meeting in July. ager Jim Scholl. In April of this year, tion and, instead, asked that the plan cuses and surprising If granted, the approval will have been Wright had submitted a recommen- be sent back to the planning board for last-minute reversals, a long time coming, something that both dation to commissioners that Walsh’s consideration. Key West City Commissioners beat Mayor Teri Johnston and Commission- major development plan be approved. Scholl and Wright said they were back the latest attempt to stop con- er Sam Kaufman said was grossly unfair Scholl listed the resolution on the May unaware of the small kitchen design, struction of a proposed new restau- to Walsh, who made multiple changes to 7 commission meeting agenda and had despite the kitchen being downsized rant in Mallory Square. the restaurant design to appease the city previously signed off on Walsh’s appli- in 2017 after both the planning board Commissioners voted 6-2 at their planning board, the Historic Architec- cation to HARC in March 2017. But and HARC said no demolition of the June 17 meeting to reject a resolution tural Review Commission (HARC) and on May 3, attorneys for next-door Mar- historic cable huts would be allowed. brought by Commissioner Jimmy even the hotel next door, which currently garitaville Key West Resort, which op- Since Walsh’s plan proposed to build a Weekley that would have thrown out has a monopoly on waterfront dining on erates Bistro 245, the only waterfront kitchen in one of those two huts, he the restaurant plan proposed by Joe Mallory Square. restaurant on Mallory Square, sent a had to reduce the size of the kitch- Walsh, president of Tropical Soup, “This is just nonsense. This appli- letter outlining several objections to the en and move it to the bar area. Food which operates five restaurants in Key cant [Walsh] has jumped through ev- development plan, including the design West, and look for new bidders. Com- ery hoop. It’s the city that has withheld for a 300-square foot kitchen, too small XX Continued on page 8

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3 www.konklife.com • JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2019 j u n e 27 - j u l y 3, 2 0 1 9 FLORIDA KEYS Published Weekly Vol. 9 No. 78 Reef Relief’s Coral Camp PUBLISHER/EDITOR Guy deBoer By Emily Bracher

NEWS WRITERS eef Relief’s Coral Camp is a summer program Pru Sowers that has brought ocean education to the youth Terry Schmida R of the Florida Keys. Coral Camp spans a nine week PHOTOGRAPHERS period with around 260 kids attending over the Ralph DePalma, Bill Klipp, Guy deBoer course of a summer, which is around 25 kids week. At the camp, kids ages 6-12 learn about subjects DESIGN like oceanography, coral reefs, fish identification/ Nand K. Pandey, [email protected] anatomy, and marine ecosystems. From Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, they participate in PIXEL WRANGLER Campers and interns pose with excitement JT Thompson different activities, teaching them about the ocean. while on one of their many boat excursions. Executive Program Director, Mill McCleary and Through this program, these young individu- CONTRIBUTORS Assistant Program Director, Alex Risius lead these als were given the opportunity to explore Flor- ida’s marine ecosystem. Jeff Johnson & young minds in their excursion throughout the Paula Forman Short Answers week. McCleary has been in the Keys with Reef Ian Brockway Relief for 11 years, his background being in water Tropic Sprockets quality for almost 30 years. Coral camp was the first Tammy Fox-Royer program he designed when he started. “It started off Florida Keys SPCA Sylvia Bogart as 40 kids and it has expanded,” he explains. Astrologically Yours Four out of the five days are spent out on the wa- Joanna Brady ter. Three of the four are out on a boat, exploring Reviewer either spongebeds or our local reefs. If the campers INTERN are not out on the boat, they are snorkeling at the Divya Navani beach, enjoying a scavenger hunt at the Key West Aquarium, or hearing stories and learning new facts Campers and interns smile in front of the Reef ADVERTISING back at Reef Relief. Slogans like ‘protect the reefs’ Relief building in Key West. Here, they enjoy Jose DeLaRosa – 585.203.5156 are displayed through posters made throughout the fun activities like fish dissections and stories Ashley Williamson – 410.999.4917 week and quizzes are taken to test their knowledge told by director, Mill McCleary. 305.296.1630 on what they’ve learned with their time at camp. at the camp. “My favorite thing is that Reef RElief is Advertising Deadline Every Friday Jack Salce, 11, is one of the many campers. “My fa- always there to provide great and interesting informa- PRINT-READY advertising materials due by vorite thing about camp is just that we get to explore tion for tourists and the local community.”, she says. Friday every week for next issue of KONK Life. and see the reef. It’s such a privilege and that other “It’s almost like the middle school program we Ad Dimensions Horizontal and Vertical: kids don’t get to have it. I feel that the reef here is a do now is an expansion of what coral camp is, more Full, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8 page, bizcard lot more healthy than the ones in other places. I re- or less,” McCleary states when talking about how Ad Submissions cently went to Puerto Rico and the reef was really suf- the program has become so much more. Along JPG, TIFF, PDF — digital formats only fering from hurricane Maria. I just that I love to see with the summer camp, Reef Relief reaches out Send to [email protected] the reef, it’s so cool and so amazing to see in front of to schools all over the county. Dora DiMaria, the CIRCULATION your eyes,” he explains. He is just one out of the many education manager at Reef Relief, has reached out Kavon Desilus ASSISTANT campers that have been inspired to, “get out and do to over 7,000 students with information similar to Ben Neff ASSISTANT more things that teach us to save the environment what consists of Coral Camp. “You feel a bit more KONK Life is published weekly by KONK more and how bad plastic is for the environment.” responsibility when you’re with kids because you Communications Network in Key West, Fla. One unique thing about Coral Camp is that it has really are the ones that can make or break or really Editorial materials may not be reproduced many local high school students volunteering their affect their future.”, DiMaria states. without written permission from the network. time over the summer to help the camp. Baylie Brew- Sign ups for Coral Camp next year starting Feb- KONK Communications Network er, an incoming sophomore, attended the camp when ruary 1st for spring break and April 1 for summer. (305) 296-1630 • Key West, Florida she was younger. When she became too old to partici- These can be found at www.reefrelief.org along www.konklife.com pate, she was asked to stay and help out as a volunteer with updates on future events. n

4 www.konklife.com • JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Michael Behrend Poco Pelo’s Les Steele Commended by Mayor Now at Gorgeous Salon Key West, June 20 es Steele is thrilled to announce that Lafter 21 years and 1000s of heads he ey West Mayor Teri Johnston now hangs his shears at Gorgeous Salon Kcommended Michael Behrend at 1448 Kennedy Drive in Luani Pla- for his service to the community za, located next to Dr. Oropeza’s office. during Tuesday’s City Commis- There is plenty of free parking and the sion meeting. Behrend is stepping same on time and high quality services down from the Citizens Review that Les has always offered his clients. Board. He served on the police Les happily reports that “it’s the qual- oversight board from 2011 until ity of the work you give, not the place. May of this year. It’s still about the service.” Les shares that during the 14 years of The commendation is in rec- the Key West Police Department. owning a salon and having many fine ognition of his dedication and Mayor Johnston took the op- West and a problem not easily solved. employees “it has become harder and To book a salon service for men or commitment to increasing police portunity to thank all of the citi- more expensive for those stylists to find women at the new Poco Pelo at Gorgeous professionalism through account- zens who volunteer their valuable a place to live here”. This is a common Salon please call Les Steele at 305-293- ability and promoting valued ties time to serve on the City’s advisory lament among all business owners in Key 8893 or 305-731-6557. n between the local community and boards and commissions. n

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Coming Wednesday, July 10, KONK LIFE will host it’s Our polling began at the end of 2018 and just concluded May 31, “Best of Key West 2019” Awards Celebration! 2019, registering just under 5,000 participants casting votes! of Key West Our party will feature a disco theme, a dance floor, food & cash bar. EVERYONE is invited to attend our celebration at The Key West With many local celebrities in costume, the evening will be colorful Woman’s Club on Duval, Wednesday, July 10, from 6 to 9PM. and fun. Costumes are optional, and ALL are welcome to join in the Donations benefit the Woman's Club in support of their charitable works festivities as we honor the 2019 winners of KONK LIFE's reader poll. in support of children, families and health organizations in Key West. This is the inaugural KONK LIFE “Best of Key West” but it won't be the last. Come honor the many businesses and individuals that The KONK LIFE family of writers, photographers, graphic designers were selected as the Best in Key West. Because if you're going - and of course our delivery team - wish to thank the Keys community to win an award, shouldn't it be because your are the BEST? for participating in our readership poll! We look forward to seeing everyone at the “BEST OF KEY WEST” Celebration! Our reader poll was broken into four categories • Food & Drink • Arts & Entertainment • Shopping & Services • Sports & Recreation For more information, call (305) 296-1630.

Arts & Entertainment BEST DANCE BAR BEST PERFORMING BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT Mangoes MUSIC & ARTS Chico's BEST RESORT HOTEL Virgilio's Key West Theater Amigo's Beachside Marriott Tennessee Williams Theater Southernmost Resorts BEST SPORTS BAR BEST B-B-Q RESTAURANT Jack Flats BEST COMMUNITY EVENT Charlie Mac's BEST HOTEL (50+ rooms) The Sand Bar Smoke on the Water Perry Hotel Zombie Bike Parade Papio Kinetic Parade The Marker BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT BEST GUESTHOUSE/HOTEL Dave Bootle BEST LOCAL ATTRACTION China Garden (Old Town) (under 50) Caffeine Carl Butterfly & Nature Conservancy Noodle House The Gardens Hotel Hemingway Home Museum The Marquesa Hotel BEST LOCAL AUTHOR BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT Judy Bloom BEST ELECTED OFFICIAL Ambrosia BEST BAR WITH A PATIO David Sloan Terri Johnston Oragami The Gardens Hotel Jimmy Weekley Turtle Krawls Tower Bar BEST RADIO STATION BEST ETHNIC RESTAURANT Pirate Radio 96.9FM BEST NEWS RADIO/ (Cuban, Peruvian, Thai, Nicaraguan) BEST WATER VIEW BAR US1 Radio 104.1 NEWSPAPER REPORTER El Siboney The Galleon's Tiki Bar Gwen Filosa Thai Island Louie's Backyard BEST RADIO PERSONALITY Pru Sowers Rude Girl BEST VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY BEST GAY BAR Bill Becker The Café 801 Bourbon Bar & Cabaret BEST ART GALLERY Mayanjali Cafe Aqua BEST LIVE THEATRE Wyland Gallery Waterfront Playhouse Gingerbread Square Gallery BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT BEST DRAG QUEEN The Red Barn Theatre Roostica Sushi Food & Drinks Outback Steakhouse Christopher Peterson BEST MALE ACTOR David Black BEST NEW RESTAURANT BEST FISH TACOS BEST BAR FOOD Bob Bowersox Moon Dog Cafe Garbo's Grill Henry & Eli Henry & Eli Southernmost Beach Cafe Old Town Pub BEST FEMALE ACTOR Erin McKenna BEST WATER VIEW RESTAURANT BEST BURGERS BEST CRAFT BEERS L’atitudes Waterfront Brewery Susannah Wells Caroline's Louie's Back Yard Frita's Bugers The Cork & Stogie BEST BURLESQUE BEST KARAOKE PERFORMER (M or F) BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT BEST FISH SANDWICH Bobby's Monkey Bar Cheeky Derriere The Little Pearl Hogfish Bar & Grill Two Friends Patio Bar Erin McKenna Azur B.O.'s Fish Wagon BEST WINE BAR BEST THEATER DIRECTOR BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT BEST CONCH FRITTERS Wino’s @ The La Concha Rebecca Tomlinson La Trattoria Schooner Wharf Bar & Grill Grand Vin Joy Hawkins Antonia's Conch Farm BEST LIVE MUSIC BAR BEST STAGE/SET DESIGN BEST STEAK RESTAURANT BEST CUBAN MIX SANDWICH The Green Parrot Nutcracker Key West Prime 951 Fernandy's Cafe Smokin’ Tuna Star Catcher Tavern ‘N Town El Siboney Congratulations to ALL of You... Key Westers have voted you THE BEST!!

BEST FRIED CHICKEN BEST HOTEL/RESORT BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST BEST ROOFING CONTRACTOR Dion's Quick Mart Pier House Resort & Spa Erin McKenna A+ Roofing Sarabeth’s Casa Marina Resort Marc Wagner Mike Garcia BEST PIZZAS BEST HOTEL BAR BEST NAIL SALON BEST HOME CLEANING SERVICE Dueto’s Pizza Beachside Mariott The Pier House Spa Clemente’s Pizzeria Lower Keys Cleaning Cafe Marquesa Natural Nails Hannah’s BEST KEY LIME PIE Shopping & Services BEST NAIL TECHNICIAN Kermit's Key Lime Shoppe Natural Nails by Romi Sports & Recreation Azur BEST MEDICAL DOCTOR Yumi at The Pier House Spa Dr. Jack Norris BEST SUNSET CRUISE BEST BRUNCHES Dr. Elias Gerth BEST ESTHETICIAN Danger Charters Azur Melissa Arthur Fury Charters Bistro 245 BEST DENTIST Christine Falcone-Bliel Dr. Claude Harris BEST SAILING ECO TOUR BEST BREAKFASTS Dr. Carlos Guzman BEST WAXING SPECIALIST Danger Charters Harpoon Harry's Melissa Arthur ECO Tours Blue Heaven BEST DENTAL HYGEINIST Flower Conroy Sofranac BEST SANDWICHES Szurak BEST FLORIST BEST DOLPHIN TOUR Goldman's Deli Love In Bloom Dolphin Safari Cole’s Peace BEST CHIROPRACTOR Kutchey’s Flowers Lazy Dog Leto BEST FOOD TRUCK Oropeza BEST PET SUPPLY STORE BEST PADDLE BOARD Garbo's Grill Pet 30 & KAYAK TOUR Sunset Grill BEST ACUPUNCTURIST American Dog Outfitters Ashley Hoyt Lazy Dog BEST BAKERY Michel BEST LANDSCAPING DESIGN Key West Adventure (Sweets & Pastries) Mama's Key West Cakes BEST YOGA STUDIO Craig Reynolds BEST JET SKI TOUR GUIDES Old Town Bakery The Sanctuary Yoga Barefoot Billy's Shakti Yoga BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER Fury Watersports BEST ICE CREAM Chris Elwell Whit’s at The Courthouse Deli BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR David Smith BEST KWHS BASEBALL ATHLETE Flamingo Crossing Sean Guinan Tara McCabe BEST HOME DECOR Brendan Rooney BEST COFFEE Fast Buck Freddie's Cuban Coffee Queen BEST GYM/FITNESS CENTER Royal Furniture BEST KWHS MALE Baby's Coffee Old Town Gym SOCCER ATHLETE 24 Hour Gym BEST MEN’S and Bobby Criss BEST CAFÉ CON LECHE WOMEN'S CLOTHING Robert Hogan 5 Brothers BEST PERSONAL TRAINER Assortment, Inc. Cuban Coffee Queen Leigh Pujado Tucker's Provisions Bobby Kitrick BEST KWHS MALE SWIMMING ATHLETE BEST DISTILLERY/BREWERY BEST ARCHITECT Cruse Sweeney First Flight Brewery BEST VETERINARIAN Tom Pope Waterfront Brewery Lower Keys Veterinary Dr. Householder, KW Vets & Pets Haven Burkee BEST KWHS FEMALE BEST BARTENDER BEST GENERAL CONTRACTOR SWIMMING ATHLETE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER Francesca Carbone Tom Luna Nick Doll One Call Rick Dery Rob O'Neil Mark Smith BEST FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL BEST MARGARITAS BEST WEDDING PLANNER BEST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR CROSS COUNTRY ATHLETE Pier House at One Duval Weddings To Go Key West Check Electrical Nicole Matysik Hard Rock Café We Got The Keys Nearshore Electrical BEST MARTINIS BEST AC/HEAT CONTRACTOR BEST FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL BEST HOME CLEANING MARCHING BAND MEMBER The Other Side Lower Keys Cleaning Curry Refrigeration & A/C La Trotoria Anna's Cleaning Service Sub Zero Refrigeration & A/C Francesca Carbone BEST BLOODY MARYS BEST NON-PROFIT BEST PLUMBING CONTRACTOR BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER Azur Florida Keys SPCA Gary's Plumping Scott Shoemaker Latitudes Wesley House Haskins Plumbing Paul Kyla BEST BURGERS & FRIES BEST LOCAL MUSEUM BEST PAINTING CONTRACTOR Point 5 Jimmy Nath BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER The Custom House Debo Dingler Caroline's Mel Fisher Maritime Perry Fergus BEST LATE-NIGHT EATS BEST DAY SPA BEST CONCRETE CONTRACTOR BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grand Cafe Ocean Wellness Spa All Keys TEACHER Point 5 Amari Alex Rodriguez Kimberley Butler FLORIDA KEYS Mallory Square... “Absolutely,” Scholl replied, adding signed off on. “The drawings would appealing the HARC project denial to XX Continued from page 3 that when he signed off on the 2017 need to be part of the application in or- a special magistrate in 2017. When the application to HARC, he didn’t have a der to be able to submit it to HARC.” magistrate overturned the HARC veto, preparation would be done in one or “stack of documents” to review before Weekley said his objection to the the city appealed that decision to the more of his other Key West restau- approving the application. plan was due to all of the changes the 16th Judicial Circuit Court, which up- rants, delivered to Mallory Square and “By the time we were made aware of design has gone through in the past held the magistrate’s decision. then plated and served to customers. the plan, it was very late in the process nine years since Walsh first submitted Mayor Johnston disagreed with Scholl said both he and Wright were that the kitchen had been removed. In his plan in response to a request for Smith’s assessment. unaware of the smaller kitchen and all that time, again, with different plan- proposals from the city. The original “When we say we haven’t spent any suggested Walsh changed the design ning directors and different city manag- RFP is no longer in effect, Weekley time or money on this, that’s just a plan without alerting city officials. But ers, it certainly didn’t come to my atten- argued. He also attempted to sway his misstatement. Not only have we not Walsh pointed out that the smaller tion until before that [May 7] meeting.” colleagues by downplaying the effort received $303,000 in rent from this kitchen design plan was submitted to Walsh said the apparent ignorance the city has put into the project by ask- applicant, Mallory Square continues to the city in March 2017. Apparently, no of the design change was not due to ing city Attorney Shawn Smith how fall into a state of disrepair,” she said. one caught the change. any lack of documentation on his part. much time and money the city had Walsh had agreed to make rent pay- “So, it slipped through everything, “If it was less than 100 pages, I’d be spent overseeing the restaurant proj- ments to the city totaling $303,000 a all of these meetings,” asked a dum- surprised,” he said about the March ect. Smith said very little effort and year or seven percent of his gross sales, founded Kaufman. 2017 application to HARC that Scholl expense was incurred, despite Walsh whichever was greater. n

8 www.konklife.com • JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Bahama Village Music Program Student Teachers receive full scholarships to attend Berklee College of Music Summer Program Intensive wo Bahama Village Music Pro- of all the hard work they have done Tgram student teachers have been to earn this scholarship,” says Baha- selected to attend the Berklee College ma Village Music Program Director of Music’s Aspire: Five-Week Music Katchen Duncan. Performance Intensive in Boston this To prepare for the Berklee Aspire July. Key West High School students program, Bryan and Da Silva have Leia Bryan and Mercedes Da Silva, attended weekly music theory lessons both incoming seniors, have received led by BVMP Board President, Berklee full-tuition scholarships from the graduate, and world-renowned Blues Berklee City Music Network as well guitarist Larry Baeder, ensuring they as grants from the Richard Crooks are prepared for the intensive program. and Wayne Hammond Scholarship In addition to teaching at the commu- Funds to help support housing, meal nity music program that offers free plans, books, and travel expenses. Bahama Village Music Program student teachers Mercedes Da Silva (L) lessons to children, both students play “Mercedes & Leia have dreamed of and Leia Bryan (R) jam with BVMP Board President Larry Baeder at The XX Continued on page 10 attending Berklee and we are so proud Green Parrot.

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Key Largo with Alzheimer’s Disease and other memory disorders. Topics will in- onroe County Social Services clude mental health problems in Alz- Mwill be hosting an Alzheimer’s heimer’s Disease, the mental health Disease Initiative mental health con- of the caregiver, managing problem ference on Friday, June 28 from 10 behaviors, and more. a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Murray Nelson This conference is sponsored by The Government Center in Key Largo. University of Miami Health System, The focus will be on health issues for in collaboration with the State of Flor- patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and ida Department of Elder Affairs, Alli- their caregivers. ance for Aging, and Monroe County The educational conference is de- Social Services. signed to provide knowledge, skills, For more information or to pre-reg- and methods of coping to family ister for the training, contact Lisset caregivers, professionals, and others Bautista at 305-852-7125 or bautis- involved in the care of individuals [email protected]. n

Bahama Village... XX Continued from page 9 in Key West High School’s Marching, Program students selected to attend Symphonic, and Jazz Bands. the prestigious summer program can Bryan, 17, teaches guitar and piano be made by donating to the Rich- lessons at BVMP and assists with their ard Crooks and Wayne Hammond School of Rock class. She plays guitar, Scholarship Funds or by making your bass, ukulele, drums, piano, trumpet, tax-deductible donation to Bahama French horn, and sings, has selected to Village Music Program at their web- focus on guitar during the 5-week per- site BVMPKW.org (click SEND LEIA formance program. & MERCEDES TO BERKLEE), by Da Silva, 17, began her piano stud- mail at BVMP, 103 Olivia Street, Key ies at age 5 with Robin Kaplan, joined West, FL, 33040, or by calling or stop- band in 7th grade and now plays all the ping by their location at the foot of saxophones and teaches piano lessons at Olivia and Fort Street. BVMP. Da Silva will focus on baritone For more information contact sax during her Berklee studies. BVMP Executive Director Katchen Support for Da Silva and Bryan as Duncan at [email protected] or well as future Bahama Village Music (305) 504-7664. n

10 www.konklife.com • JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS 8th Annual That’s What She Shot Spearfishing (TWSS) Tournament held June 29 he only Florida Keys spearfish- bringing ocean lovers of all kinds togeth- Ting tournament is just around the er for a good cause and a great time.” summer bend with the 8th Annual The event kicks off on Friday, June That’s What She Shot Spearfishing 28 at 7pm, with a mandatory captain’s (TWSS) Tournament on Saturday, meeting at the new weigh-in station at June 29. One of the only spearfishing 6840 Front Street, Stock Island, and tournaments that benefits a non-profit fishing to begin the following day (??). organization, the event invites women, Participants must be in line to weigh men, and juniors to participate in and their grouper, hogfish, and snapper— the public to party dockside to help with bonus points and a prize for the raise funds for Womankind, a Key most invasive Lionfish— at 5pm on West medical center that offers afford- Saturday June, 29th. able healthcare to Keys residents. The weigh-in is also a public party “This tournament has grown in ways I for those who want to have fun while never expected it to,” says event Founder making a difference, with all proceeds and Womankind board member Lea Mo- eller. “It has become a community event, XX Continued on page 12

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lorida Emergency Monroe County Emergency Manage- FManagement Di- ment Director. “Right now, we are just rector Jared Moskowitz making the best of our temporary area. and Deputy Director It lacks the dedicated space, technolo- Kevin Guthrie made gy, and equipment needed to run a di- their first visit to the Monroe County saster response.” Emergency Operations Center (EOC) “Hurricane Irma proved that the today while visiting the Florida Keys. space was insufficient,” said Senter- The State of Florida has been work- fitt. During Hurricane Irma, Monroe ing with Monroe County to fund a new County Emergency Management had hurricane-rated EOC in Marathon. Cur- to evacuate and return after the storm. rently, the Board of County Commis- Those in attendance included Mon- sioners’ commission chambers in Mar- roe County Assistant County Adminis- athon are transformed to an operations trator Kevin Wilson, Project Manage- center when an emergency happens. ment Director Cary Knight, Logistics “An EOC is not just a location, it Section Chief Cynthia Hall, Planning is a place to safely convene to proper- Section Chief Jeff Manning, and Emer- ly run a crisis,” said Marty Senterfitt, gency Management staff. n Florida Department of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz meets will Monroe County Assistant Administrator Kevin Wilson, Project Management Cary Knight, and Assistant Attorney Cynthia Hall at the Mar- athon Emergency Operations Center in Marathon. The group discussed the pitfalls of the existing space used to house the operations center during a disaster.

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15 www.konklife.com • JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2019 WHAT'S HAPPENING A free, two-hour Amendment 4 workshop for lawyers and interested volunteers

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16 www.konklife.com • JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2019 WHAT'S HAPPENING The 2019 Key West ‘Firecracker’ Musician Donavon Competition on July 3rd! Returns to ecause South Florida hasn’t been are encouraged to enter, underscoring Bhot enough lately.....the 2019 the embrace of ANYONE courageous Perform Firecracker Competition will scorch enough to take the stage. Key West on Wednesday, the 3rd of Reservations for Firecracker 2019 Concert July, beginning promptly at 7 p.m., at are not necessary...just a $10 suggest- AQUA nightclub, 711 Duval. ed donation at the door gains access to n Saturday, July 27, pro surf- Presented by the Key West Mile the sizzle. Oer-turned musician Donavon Markers, last year’s winner, Shirley This year, money generated will Frankenreiter will be back to send out (a/k/a Elle Taylor), produces, with equally assist the seven Florida orga- his breezy, laid-back vibes and upbeat assistance from Destiny Montgom- nizations who will benefit from The lyrics in an early evening performance ery, Blue Diamond and Jessica De- SMART Ride 16 -- Pridelines, Bro- at historic Fort East Martello, 3501 S. veraux. Shirley will also host the ward House, Children’s Diagnostic Roosevelt Blvd. The show is part of 2019 festivities. and Treatment Center, Metro Well- Key West Art & Historical Society’s The evening will also include ap- ness and Community Centers, Miracle “Music at Martello Series,” a program pearances by former Firecrackers. of Love, Inc., Compass Community established to promote the arts and The event has always been pure Center and AH of Monroe County, foster the Fort as a community venue. camp but its intent serious. It was July Inc. -- and the Key West Mile Markers Concertgoers are encouraged to 4, 1987. The Miss South Carolina Pag- Charlie Powell). After Charlie relocated team, who make the 165-mile fund- bring chairs and blankets for the eant was about to happen at a posh lo- to Key West — and a few years after the raising journey teams make from Mi- “backyard casual” setup that will in- cal club. Management at a competing South Carolina pageant folded — he as- ami to Key West mid-November. clude food vendors and cash bar. Dis- club sought something to lure patrons. sumed the matriarchal mantle, fine-tun- Registration for TSR 16 (presented counted tickets can be purchased in This might have been a “men’s bar,” ing the pageant in 1994 into something by CAN Community Health) is now advance for $25 at Kwahs.org/events but they still knew the lyrics from the more refined, to include drag performers open. For more information, simply or at the 6:00pm opening doors for musical “Gypsy:” ‘You gotta get a gim- who might otherwise never consider do- go to http://www.TheSMARTRide. $30. Limited special VIP tickets with mick.’ Beers and brainstorming creating so and benefiting selected non-profit org or access The Mile Markers for cash bar and seating available for $50. ed the Miss Firecracker Pageant. organizations or causes. SMART Ride on FACEBOOK at Children under 12 are free. Advance There was no beauty on that runway. Diversity and a greater under- http://tinyurl.com/n46jt3r and mes- ticket purchase kwahs.org/events or Hairy chests and faces were paired with standing of gender neutrality have sage either Co-Captain Karen Frank- for more information, contact Dani rhinestones and high heels. The win- broadened the scope of Firecracker in Noll or Donald Gene Dotzauer from Holliday at [email protected] or ner was Charlene Sugarbaker (the late recent years. Both men and women that page. n 305-295-6616 x 114. n

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17 www.konklife.com • JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2019 B U S I N E S S K E Y W E S T WHAT’S HAPPENING Key West Police Athletic League celebrating Mango Fest 2019 on June 29th t’s mango season and the Key West Police IAthletic League is celebrating with Mango Fest 2019 on Saturday, June 29th from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Bayview Park. This annual event features enjoy all things mango: Culinary competitions, mango tast- ings, mango daiquiris, mango trees and much more. There’ll be music, bounce houses, raf- fles, local artisans and a live radio broadcast. Mango Fest 2019 benefits the Key West PAL. PAL’s efforts are designed to get children involved in sports and in educational programs. It provides a safe place where kids can go after school and on weekends. PAL encourages teamwork and strong self-esteem. Members of the Key West Police Department donate their time and effort to help with an array of programs that include boxing and basketball. PAL supports computer classes after school and provides entertaining and educational camps during the summer and on holidays. n At the Little Room all shows at 8 pm t the Little Room (821 Duval), all Ashows at 8pm: on Thursday the 27th Chris Burchard & Co. (with Gary Riven- son on bass, & skippo on drums), take the Little Room stage with an instrumental trio blend of fusion, great American Songbook, Metheney, & originals. On Monday, July 1st, Larry Smith hosts his weekly Jazzjam, with skippo on drums, & a plethora of jazzy singers & instrumentalists who are all welcomed to come play. On Wednesday July 3rd, at 8pm, NYC vo- Burchard, Kripitz, & Rivenson skippo & Larry calist extraordinaire, Victoria Horne, will en- chant & entertain her way thru Great Ameri- pop, & even some disco!, with Larry on piano can Songbook, jazz & Bossa standards, gospel, & skippo on drums. n 18 www.konklife.com • JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2019 WHAT'S HAPPENING Music shows at Blue At Virgilio’s on New Moon Heaven on June 28th Tuesday July 2nd n Friday June 28th, at Blue t Virgilio’s on New Moon Tuesday OHeaven, from 6:30pm, that July 2nd at 9pm, Skipper’s ‘League Melodic Force of Nature, Raven A of Crafty Musicians’ proudly presents Cooper, will join skippo for music the Clayton Lopez Motown Soul Revue, merriment thru the evening din- featuring our talented city commission- ing hours. This duo is always a er, Clayton Lopez, on vocals & guitar. special little entertainment event, The homegrown band will also in- showcasing Raven’s vast Amer- clude Larry Smith on keyboards, Mina icana & global music influenc- es, within the intimate acoustic Lopez Martin & Christine Cordone on guitar & percussive duo format. vocals, skippo on drums, and likely, a Then at 6:30 pm on Sunday June guest horn section,….. & even more sur- 30th, skippo will also be drum- Bill Perbetsky is on trumpet from prise singers!. nite, of dancing/romancing, and nostal- ming at the famed Blue Heaven. Harrisburg, Pa., & Indy Jon is on Invoking the glorious days of non- gia. So please join the pre- Independence This time it is a jazz standards uprite bass from the Villages, in stop, chart-topping Motor City hits, Day soul music celebration, Tuesday the quartet with Smilin’ Bob Boyd central fla. Gonna be a big fun, from The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, 2nd, at Virgilio’s, 524 Duval (in back of on keyboards, & plus, two very swinging time.Call 296-8666 for The Temptations, the Jacksons, etc., this La Trat restaurant). Call 296-1075 for special out of town luminaries. more info. n will be an exceptional, fun-filled Tuesday more details. n

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20 www.konklife.com • JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2019 IN COMMUNITY Gravity-defying Key Lime Pie Drop set to let go at Key West Lighthouse during Key Lime Festival

ey West Art & Historical Society the historic lighthouse to the ground Khelps catapult America’s favorite without damaging the dessert. Com- citrus celebration – the Key Lime Festi- petitors must create (in advance) a val - into the limelight on Saturday, July device or container to protect the pie 6 from 11:00am-2:00pm with the third and deliver it to the targeted area be- annual Key Lime Pie Drop contest and low without it exploding on impact or free-entry party at the Key West Light- getting tangled in the trees nearby. house, located at 938 Whitehead Street. The first ceremonial pie-drops at Those with a taste for engineering 11:45am, with registered contestants adventures are invited to enter for a gathering at high noon to begin dropping chance at fame, fortune, a trophy, and their pies from the lofty Lighthouse plat- a crisp $100 cash prize. There will be form to the target below. Points will be pies and sweet treats from Key West awarded based on factors such as where Key Lime Pie Co., SnoCones and other and if you land on the target and the delectable food items from Sweeney’s condition of the pie when it lands. Addi- Weenies, a full bar provided by Great tional trophies will be awarded for “Most Events, hot tunes by Soundwaves’ Creative Design,” “Best Decorated,” and DJ Sanaris, a kids’ zone, a chance to “Best Key Lime Theme.” Costumes are win 2 tickets to The Society’s July 27 encouraged for contestants and spectators Donavon Frankenreiter concert at Fort alike. To secure your $10 entry and pie East Martello (donate your Fantasy for the contest, register at www.kwahs. Fest beads at the MARC House tent!), org/events. Drop a pie or enjoy the spec- and loads of limey fun for all ages tacle from the ground in your favorite key round out the competition event! lime costume— the Key Lime Pie Drop Key Lime Festival producers David is a perfect day of food, fun, and friends, Sloan and Marky Pierson have once and an event you don’t want to miss. again partnered with Key West Art & Visit www.kwahs.org/events for Rodger Levering, left, of Key West, tosses nine-year-old Zachary Lever- Historical Society to invite Key West’s rules and a full schedule of other events ing’s Key Lime Pie Drop entry off the approximately 86-foot-high obser- most creative minds to outsmart grav- vation deck of the approximately 100-foot-tall Key West Lighthouse last slotted for this year’s fest or call Society ity by finding a way to drop a 5-inch year during the 3rd annual Key Lime Pie Drop. This year’s delicious and Events Coordinator Dani Holliday at diameter Key lime pie from the top of dizzying drop happens on Saturday, July 6. 305-295-6616 x 114. n

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21 www.konklife.com • JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2019 IN COMMUNITY City Commission has proclaimed June as Royal Poinciana Tree Month s all of Key West languishes under Aa vibrant orange canopy, the City Commission has proclaimed June as Royal Poinciana Tree Month. The proclamation was made in hon- or of not just the island’s flamboyant trees, but in the name of the woman who founded the City’s tree commission in an effort to preserve and en- hance the canopy: The late City Com- missioner Merili McCoy. These were her favorite trees, re- called her daughter Mimi McCoy Grantham. “My mother would sit in her favorite place at the top of the lighthouse,” said Grantham, “and say that looking out over the island it would look as if it were on fire. Well, the fire is starting to be put out.” Grantham noted that Royal Poinci- anas – recently named the official tree of Key West by Mayor Emeritus Craig Cates – only live about 40 years. In recent years, some property owners have City Commissioners Gregory Davila, Jimmy Weekley, and Mary Lou Hoover, tree commission member Karen opted to replace the trees with those that Ludwig-O’Leary, Mayor Teri Johnston, Mimi McCoy Grantham, Commissioners Clayton Lopez, Billy Wardlow and Sam Kaufman. don’t drop so many leaves and blossoms. “Being beautiful is hard work,” Mc- end result is so rewarding.” summertime,” notes the proclamation, island of Key West, attracting artists Coy said of the maintenance that some “The Royal Poinciana tree’s peak and “the glorious orange flowers of and tourists while offering beauty to complain the tree requires. “But the blooming season takes place during these trees serve as a major draw to the those who live here.” n

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The 2019 David Wolkowsky Teachers of Merit with KWHS Princi- pal Amber Archer Acevedo (far left). Back row: Ebenson Michelin (Career and Technical education), Joanna Gray (Social Studies), Malla Horner (Math), David Wolkowsky’s grandnephew Joseph Lipsky, Christina Kugeares (Advanced placement Science), and Kristen Bowen (English). Front row: Rebecca Provost (Excep- tional Student Education), June Panella-Walsh (Reading), and Teacher of the Year Jessica Wood (Biology). Overall the Commu- nity Foundation awarded $35,000 to the teachers.

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23 www.konklife.com • JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2019 IN COMMUNITY Children can get an edge ahead with gravity- defying Key Lime Pie Drop designs at Key West Art & Historical Society’s Art and Design ArtCamp! ey West Art & Historical Soci- Museum and grounds at 938 White- Kety’s ArtCamp!, a summer pro- head Street. gram for children aged 6-12, con- Led by Crystal Smith, Jennifer tinues at Fort East Martello through Hernandez, and Daisy Connolly, the August 9 with weekly themed ses- students will join Key West’s most sions designed to get children think- creative minds in their attempts to ing, moving, and making. Next up outsmart gravity by creating design is Art and Design Camp (July 1-5), solutions that will allow them to where campers will create unique drop a Key Lime Pie from the top of works of art using various mediums the lighthouse to the ground with- and prepare their designs for the an- out damaging the pie! Campers who nual Key Lime Pie Drop challenge wish to participate in the Drop at the held Saturday, July 6 from 11:00am- event can be registered for free by 2:00pm at the Key West Lighthouse their guardians at www.kwahs.org/

Kids can get a jump-start on crafting Key Lime Pie Drop contest design entries during Key West Art & Historical Society’s Art and Design Art- Camp!, happening July 1-5 at Fort East Martello

events and be on site to participate and Daisy Connolly, talented artists, between 12pm – 2pm. teachers, and historians with exten- The camp, in operation for more sive experience with children. An- than thirty years, marks Key West Art cillary activities and excursions can & Historical Society’s commitment to include field trips to local museums, youth programming and educational beaches, parks, and gardens. initiatives that aim to inspire a great- ArtCamp! runs from 9:00AM to er sense of place and historical under- 4:00PM, Monday – Friday and is standing about our island home. $200 per session for Society mem- Still to come are Pirate Camp (July bers, $225 for nonmembers. Included 8-12), Sci-Fi Camp (July 15-19), are all supplies and light snacks. De- Wreckers Camp (July 22-26), Mario tailed descriptions of the ArtCamp! Sanchez Camp (July 29-August 2), sessions along with registration in- and Adventure Camp (August 5-9). formation can be found at kwahs. Sessions are led by Rick “Deadeye” org/events or call Kim Livingston at Wheelus, Kevin Lisinksi, Crystal 305-295-6616, extension 106. Regis- Smith, Giancarlo Espinosa, Jenni- tration fills quickly. Sign up now to fer Hernandez, Stephanie Jenkins, secure your child’s spot! n

24 www.konklife.com • JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2019 IN COMMUNITY Breast cancer... Cola of the Florida Keys. Ac- Comedy Key West at BottleCap XX Continued from page 2 tivities: Fort Zachary Taylor, Sunset Water Sports, Fury omedy Key West presents Gilbert Gottfried, Pauly Shore, who directed the retreat. Water Adventures, Lazy Cprofessional standup come- Nick DiPaolo, Adam Ferrara, Many of the families have Dog, Key West Garden Club dian, Devin Seibold. Loni Love, Chris D’Elia, Ral- never snorkeled; seen a cor- and West Martello, Butter- Devin Siebold performs phie May, and many others. He al reef; or a sunset on the fly Conservatory, Woman’s Thursday and Friday, June tours nationally and works all water from a boat, accord- Club, Saint Paul’s Episcopal 27th and 28th after talented the major comedy club brands ing to local Little Pink coor- Church as our host. local comics warm up the stage in the US. dinator Sharon Dickinson. Little Pink Houses of at The BottleCap. Devin has Comedy Key West also hosts Locally the following Hope plans retreat vacations been named 2015 iHeartMe- a weekly Wednesday Madhouse businesses made this re- for families dealing with dia Monster’s in the Morning Show; a fun, local’s showcase treat possible: breast cancer in twenty cit- Comedian of the Year, won the that’s different each week! En- Fishbusterz Seafood Mar- ies across the country. Local Boston World Series of Com- joy open mic, standup, sketch ket, Salty Angler, Dions residents donate their hous- edy, appeared on Laughs on comedy, games & more. If in- Devin Seibold Chicken, Dairy Queen, Key es or rental cottages and FOX, won Side Splitters Co- terested in testing your comedy West Cakes, Two Friends, businesses donate cuisine median of the Year 2014, been skills during this relaxed open showroom. For more informa- Kilwins, Maetheessens , Just and activities. To volunteer selected for Comedy Central mic night, contact Joe at Come- tion about the comedians and Sand and Water, Bagatelles, or donate food, housing or Up Next, Florida Top 10 Col- dy Key West. to purchase tickets visit www. Antionios, Blackfin, Martins, activities for the week-long lege Picks, and a semi-finalist in Doors open at 7:30 PM and comedykeywest.com. Bottlecap Cafe Sole, Azure, Margarita- retreat in June 2020, con- Florida’s Funniest Comedian. Showtime is at 8:30. There is located at 1128 Simonton ville Resort Bistro, Santiagos tact Sharon Dickinson at He has opened for Peter Cetera, is a 2-drink minimum in the Street in Key West. n Bodego, La Te Da, Coca [email protected]. n

Meet K E from CASA MARINA MULTI-FAMILY C RENTAL INCOME GENERATING POWERHOUSE!

A legal-duplex, currently con g- K E ured as a 3-unit income proper- 1203 JOHNSON STREET, ty, this 3400SF + residence, KEY WEST, FL $1,499,000 Kristens knowledge, and expertise located on a 7000 SF + corner enale her to assist her clients with lot in the Casa Marina area, the est mortgage programs the currently aords Gross Annual industry has to offer. Rental Income of nearly $80k, Kristen is a local Florida Keys with an opportunity of increas- Resident. Find out why Kristen and ing that to $95k with conversion her team are one of the most of the one, owner-subsidized successful in Key West. Because when unit to ‘market’ pricing. you lead the way, theres reason. • Two 3BR/1BA units, One Lg. 1BR/1BA unit – all with updat- ed kitchens and baths, sepa- For showings, please contact Jimmy at 401-439-7021 rate laundry facilities, covered or via email at [email protected] and open outdoor spaces, 4-car o-street parking, tropi- Experience cal landscaping. K E NS • Close to White St. Pier, KW NS Dog Park, Higgs Beach, and the White St. Arts District. Jimmy D. Olson REALTOR S Cell: (401) 439-7021 [email protected] 201 Front Street, Suite 101 Key West, FL 33040 Each Ofﬁce Is Independently Owned and Operated

25 www.konklife.com • JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2019 Location, location, location . . . This custom-built residence at 808 Shavers Ln. is where it’s at!

BY TERRY SCHMIDA The second floor plan was originally KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE EDITOR designed with three bedrooms in mind, Photos Contributed but was converted instead into a spa- ere’s something a lit- cious double master suite with vaulted Htle unusual . . . A cus- ceilings, a “Florida Room” type porch, tom-built home on a quiet Key West off of the master and plenty of storage lane, where all the delights of this space. It could, however, be easily con- neighborhood are just a couple of verted back to its original design. blocks in any direction. This spacious Best of all, this stylish yet comfort- two-bedroom, two and one half bath, able property is only half a block from Conch-style Greek Revival residence tourist attractions such as the Heming- offers some 1,400 square feet of living way Home and Key West Lighthouse, space, on a nearly 2,800 square-foot and also all the shopping, restaurants lot, in the very heart of Old Town. and theaters – and other exciting di- Quality built just 20 years ago This classic yet contemporary house is located just steps from every- versions – of Bahama Village and with a steel roof, and using treated thing Old Town Key West has to offer. nearby Duval Street. lumber and Hardiboard cement sid- Other remodeling elements in- ing the house is located on a shaded, cluded in the kitchen are high-quality quiet and picturesque lane, with two maple cabinets, new appliances, and increasingly rare and gated off-street quartz countertops. In the rest of the parking spots included! house, porcelain tile floors, central AC, It was fully remodeled in 2013 and is new water heater, interior and exterior full of convenient, yet elegant touches. paint, and a stacked washer and dryer The décor is bright and airy, with the are also included. first floor featuring nine-foot ceilings, In addition, hurricane windows an open-concept living/dining/enter- or shutters on all openings allow this taining area, deluxe chef’s kitchen, and home to qualify for all wind credits discretely located half-bathroom. Past and with the most favorable “X” flood a wall of glass and French doors is the zone location, resulting in very low very private tropical rear yard, with its insurance costs. sun deck, sparkling (and heated) pool, Given its highly desirable location, and lush and mature landscaping. Built just 20 years ago, the home was completely remodeled in 2013. solid management of this property

KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE • www.konklife.com • JULY 2019 The home is located on a quiet, shaded lane, and includes two rare Mature landscaping and the heated pool make the back yard the perfect off-street parking spots. spot to entertain, or relax with a tropical drink.

Another shot of the living room. Some of the décor is available for The second floor is currently configured as a “double master suite,” but purchase from the owners. could easily be converted to three bedrooms, as was originally planned. could bring in an estimated $100,000/ sold mostly furnished for an easy move.) The custom-built home at 808 agents Janine and Jon Seibert at their year in vacation rental income. The For a solid investment and/or stylish Shavers Ln. is being offered for just office at 211 Simonton St., in Key West, house is priced below its current ap- pied-a-terre, make a plan today to visit $1,245,000. or call 305-433-0552, email jjseiberts@ praisal for a quick sale, (and could be this unique and comfortable residence! For more information, visit listings gmail.com. 

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58 Palm Drive 1119 Whitehead St. Saddlebunch Key • 3BD/2BA Old Town • 3BD/2BA Great Starter Home! Chef’s Kitchen & Island Style $499,000 $1,495,000 UNDER CONTRACT! 1324 Seminary St. Unit A Congratulations to our Buyers! Recently Sold! 2318 Staples Ave. & 1222 Florida St, Rear KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE • www.konklife.com • JULY 2019 Plenty of custom decor touches make this house a perfect blend of old and new.

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Featured Homes – Viewed by Appointment

Map # Address #BR/BA Listing Agent Phone Number

1 3152 Northside Drive, Key West ChelleBe Blades, Realty Executives Key West 305-394-4750

2 1000 Eaton Street, Key West FL 33040 Michelle Clauson Kirby, ReMax Keys Connection 305-849-1276

Jon Seibert, Century 21 Island Life 305-433-0552 3 808 Shavers Lane 2BR/2.5BA Janine Seibert, Century 21 Island Life 305-433-1911 Jon Seibert, Century 21 Island Life 305-433-0552 4 3646 Bahama Drive 3BR/2.5 BA Janine Seibert, Century 21 Island Life 305-433-1911 508-269-8565 5 1424 White Street, Key West, FL 33040 4BR/3BA Mike Caron, Keller Williams Key West Compass Realty 305-296-7078

Derek Epperly & Jenna Blackwell 305-923-4833 6 58 Palm Drive 3BD/2BA Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Knight & Gardner Realty 305-393-6573

Derek Epperly & Jenna Blackwell 305-923-4833 7 1119 Whitehead St. 3BD/2BA Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Knight & Gardner Realty 305-393-6573

KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE • www.konklife.com • JULY 2019 Key West Association of REALTORS® keywestrealtors.org Phone (305) 296-8259 Fax (305) 296-2701

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

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Truman & Co. 14/06/19 $999,000 $967,000 1341 19th 1995 Single Fam 4 No 4

Sellstate Island Properties Bascom Grooms Real Estate 11/06/19 $525,900 $505,000 2407 Patterson 1963 Single Fam 3 No 3

Truman & Co. Coastal Collection Real Estate 14/06/19 $789,700 $742,500 3010 Flagler 1958 Single Fam 3 No 3

Truman & Co. BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 14/06/19 $695,000 $695,000 2318 Staples 1955 Multi-Unit 4 No 3

Coastal Collection Coastal Collection 17/06/19 $425,000 $425,000 3301 Duck Ave, #K 1983 Townhouse 2 No 3

Ocean Sotheby's International Ocean Sotheby's International 12/06/19 $2,599,000 $2,350,000 330 Julia 1900 Multi-Unit 4 No 1

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Keller Williams KW Compass 14/06/19 $2,200,000 $1,985,000 621 Olivia 1938 Single Fam 4 No 1

Keller Williams KW Compass Keller Williams KW Compass 14/06/19 $1,199,000 $1,115,000 216 Fleming 1995 Single Fam 2 No 1

Keller Williams KW Compass Keller Williams KW Compass 14/06/19 $590,000 $590,000 210 Southard St, #2 1991 Condo 1 No 1

Based on information from the KWAR MLS for the period of June 12th, 2019 to June 19th, 2019

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