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Don’t let his boyish good looks fool you. There’s more than meets the eye once Randy Roberts enters his “Transformation Station.” With a flick of his eyebrow pencil, a pinch of blush and the trace of his lip liner, Roberts’ “inner woman” magically comes to life. The spotlight flashes, the curtain rises and onto the stage sashays “Consuela,” a sassy Latin Showgirl with a thick Spanish accent and a penchant for high drama, who opens Roberts’ one (wo)man show. But Consuela isn’t the only lovely lady in Robert’s bag of female illusion. The renowned showman embodies a plethora of personalities and a roster of famous ladies. His uncanny impersonations of Mae West, Joan Crawford, Carol Channing, Ann Miller and Phyllis Diller (an act which landed him on “The Jenny Jones Show” with the real Phyllis Diller), along with a bevy of original ladies is truly a sight to behold. You can catch his all live tribute to some of the world’s most beloved performers at “Randy Roberts Live!” at Key West’s famous La Te Da Cabaret. For current performance dates hit up lateda.com. FYI: Randy Roberts is also headlining this year’s 35th Annual Headdress Ball on Thursday, October 26 at Key West’s new Amphitheater at the Truman Waterfront Park. Tickets at keystix.com.

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Publishers 4 ION: Randy Roberts 40 bite Karen L. Davis/Pamela Childs Renowned Female Illusionist Tarpon Creek’s Island Chicken Recipe Comptroller 8 - 10 Top Picks Karen Davis The Best of the Florida Keys & Key 43 Party On! West The Key Colony Inn is where it’s at Marketing/Creative Director Pamela Childs 12 - 13 Let’s Eat! 45 Sinatra & Fab Food WineDine Key West & Islamorada Marathon’s Plaza Grill Art Director /Brand Manager Marsha Michaels 14 - 24 What’s Up 53 - 54 What’s On The Menu? Fun happenings from Key West to The Keys Menu Guide Account Manager Key West Key Largo Peter Arnow 55 - 60 Shop & Relax 19 Master Of Illusion Where to discover lots of great finds Account Manager Florida Keys Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS TMTM Peter Policastro 61 - 63 Nest 21 - 22 Time Travel Unravels Scope out your own home in Adventure Contributor Fantasy Fest 2017 Event Schedule paradise Mayor Gonzo Mays 23 Hold Onto Your Hat 64 - 65 Gonzo Dairies Photographer At Large 35th Annual Headdress Ball Local icon,“Mayor Gonzo” Mays Peter Arnow takes you on a photo safari of the 25 - 30 Xplore Keys most fun spots PUBLISHED QUARTERLY Unique attractions for all ages P.O. Box 1233, Key West, FL 33041 66 - 67 Snap! 26 Meet Robert Peter Arnow shoots the Keys most Online Edition @ The Most Haunted Doll fun events and interesting people destinationfloridakeys.com facebook.com/destinationfloridakeys 31 - 54 Good Eats 68 - 70 Sleep Tight twittter.com/destinationkeys Cool spots to eat, drink and party Recommended lodging properties

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Member of the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and the official in-room visitors guide for the Keys top lodging properties. ABOUT THE COVER Additional distribution at high traffic areas throughout Monroe The 35th Annual Headdress Ball is one of the premier events that takes place County including: Key West Chamber Of Commerce, Key West Business Guild, Marathon Chamber Of Commerce, during Fantasy Fest Week. This year, acclaimed female illusionist, Randy Islamorada Chamber Of Commerce, Key Largo Visitor Center. Roberts heads up a roster of top talent. Read all about it on pages 4 and 11.

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BEST ISLAND CHIC BEST BAR FOR WILD ANIMALS Snook’s Bayside Safari Bar & Oceanfront Grill You know you’ve had one too many when you see a wild antelope Hidden away at the end of a private lane, staring back at you by the bar. Not so at Islamorada’s quirky Safari just off US 1, this chandeliered Grand Tiki Bar & Oceanfront Grill where a giant rhino stands guard at the front with its flickering torches, lush plantings and gate and wild animal mounts adorn the bar’s walls. Even though it has a SOBE-style sofa lounges is oh-so-chic! A panoramic view of the Atlantic, this local hang is off the radar for gorgeous, open-air dining area, sprawling most touristas but if you like odd bars with cheap drinks, good grub 5,000 sq. ft. patio and multiple bars all great entertainment and cool people, the DAB (Dead Animal Bar) is have unobstructed views of the Bay, giving right up your alley. FYI: Bring a camera because the folks back home you a ringside seat to one of the best sunset won’t believe it until they see it. Find it at 73814 Overseas Hwy (MM celebrations in the Keys. As seen on South 73.5) next to Caloosa Cove Resort in Islamorada. 305-304-8142. Florida’s popular TV show, “Check Please,” the fresh, island-inspired dishes, won high fives from the show’s panel of judges and are all made to order. Truly a great place to kick BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT BEST CASUAL DOCKSIDE back with a rum punch and grab yourself a DINING Key Colony Inn BEST SUNSET SAILING piece of paradise. Find it at MM 99.9 Bay- Sparky’s Landing side, Key Largo. 305-453-5004; snooks.com Overlooking the fairways of the Key Colony ADVENTURE Beach Golf Course, this long time institution This little “sleeper” of a restaurant boasts a Schooner Jolly II Rover has the feel of an old time country club. An terrific dockside setting right on the marina in extensive menu of seafood, continental and Key Colony Beach. Expect to find really good Hoist the red sails, steer the ship and fire the cannons of this classic 80’ BEST FISH HOUSE BEST KEYS SUNSET BEST DEAL IN TOWN Italian favorites has made it a favorite with the casual fare here with a strong emphasis on fresh Caribbean Coastal Tall Ship. Just like CELEBRATION Key Colony Beach crowd and other in-the-know fish and cold cocktails. Homemade soups, salads The Fish House Keys Pawn the ones used by pillaging pirates, Lor-e-lei Restaurant & locals. The weekend prime rib special always and a big sandwich menu along with entrees like If the name fits — and here it does because this Maybe it’s just us, but when we think “pawn packs the place and the Sunday Brunch (in Seared Tuna, Cajun Pasta, Fried Shrimp, a fresh rum-runners and roguish adventurers bustling joint is the hottest seafood spot in town Cabana Bar shop” we think “eh, maybe not.” Not so with season only) is the best deal in town. Open Fish Platter and slow-cooked, fall-off-the-bone ribs who roamed the Florida Keys hundreds of years ago. The best deal and gets constant raves from locals and visitors Cited as one of the “Best and Brightest Spots in Keys Pawn. This place is like no other pawn daily for Lunch from 11 am - 2 p.m; Dinner all get a two-thumbs up. Open daily for lunch on the dock! You can bring your own alike. Big portions, a fun, friendly staff and a Florida” by Power and Motoryacht Magazine, shop we’ve ever seen (even the ones on TV). The from 5-10 pm Find it at MM 53.5, Oceanside and dinner. Full bar with a great Happy Hour drinks and snacks! Departs from the Keysey atmosphere complement an extensive this casual, family-friendly hangout is home folks here have been supplying dealers from all on West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach. 305- from 4-6 pm Major credit cards. Find it at MM Conch Republic Seafood Company, menu that includes chowders, stone crab, to the world famous Lor-e-lei Fishing Guides over the world with luxury watches, high end 743- 0100; kcinn.com 53.5, Oceanside on the Sadowski Causeway, Historic Seaport, Key West. 305-304- shellfish, native fish, steaks and pasta. Find it at and lively Sunset Celebration. Great casual jewelry, rare antiques and collectibles at super Key Colony Beach/Marathon. 305-289-7445; 2235; schoonerjollyrover.com MM 102.4, Oceanside, Key Largo. fare with an array of tasty sandwiches, fresh low prices for over forty years. Now they’ve BEST INNOVATIVE sparkyslanding.com 305-451-HOOK; fishhouse.com local seafood, ribs, steak and chicken. Live opened this new brick and mortar with a terrific SEAFOOD JOINT entertainment by local bands. Happy Hour ever-changing inventory that also includes a The Square Grouper Bar BEST LOBSTER BLT wonderful collection of rare guitars. The prices specials from 4-6 pm Major credit cards. Open & Grill Key Largo Fisheries Daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Find it at and selection are phenomenal so if you’re into MM 82, Bayside, Islamorada. 305-664-2692; snagging great deals, this Pawn’s for you! Find Chef/owner Lynn Bell and her top culinary Until recently, we always thought there was loreleifloridakeys.com your next treasure at 91551 Overseas Hwy., crew are creating the most intriguing small nothing like a great Maine lobster roll. Of course, Tavernier. 305-962-1956; keyspawn.com. plates and entrees, pastas and ever-changing that was before we stumbled upon the “Backyard specials, making this hip roadside Bar & Grill Cafe” on the docks behind Key Largo Fisheries BEST PORTERHOUSE STEAK a true “Destination” restaurant and earning and discovered their signature Lobster BLT. Perfectly it a “Top 10” ranking in the Florida Keys & cooked, firm-tender lobster (not fried - Sacre Ziggie & Mad Dog’s Key West restaurant scene. The Eggplant Bleu!) is generously heaped on a buttery croissant Truth be told, you can’t go wrong with anything Stack - fried eggplant, pesto, goat cheese fused with crisp bacon, juicy ripe tomato slices, on the menu of this legendary Keys’ landmark and marinara is particularly wonderful. Other fresh Bibb lettuce and a healthy slather of spicy because all the food here is truly world-class. favorites: Square Grouper Seafood Stew with mayo. Also first rate: the incredible Lobster BLT Steak lovers will revel in the tender 12 oz. a spicy, creamy red broth; Toasted Almond Soup loaded with bacon and lobster, along Center Cut Filet, tasty 16 oz. New York Strip Encrusted Grouper with warm Caribbean with lots of other delicious sandwiches, salads, and full flavored 21 oz. Bone-In Ribeye, but it’s pineapple relish and the Jasmine Rice Bowls. and fresh seafood baskets. Wine & Beer. Cafe the 28 oz. “Czonka” Porterhouse that is totally You’ll also find a terrific selection of boutique open Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 8 pm Retail Market: over the top. Team one up with a linebacker- wines and craft beers. Open Tues. - Sat for Mon. - Thurs. 7:30 am - 5:30 pm and on Fri. & size baked potato and you’ve got yourself a lunch and dinner (and on Mon. from Jan - Sat. ‘til 7 pm Find it at MM 99.5, Oceanside at winning combination. Open daily at 5:30 pm April Major credit cards. Find it at MM 22, 1313 Ocean Bay Dr., Key Largo. 305-451-3782; for dinner. Full bar. Major credit cards. Find it at Oceanside, Cudjoe Key. 305-745-8880; keylargofisheries.com MM 83 Bayside, Islamorada. 305-664-3391; squaregrouperbarandgrill.com Ziggie & Mad Dog's, Islamorada ziggieandmaddogs.com

8 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 9 TOP PICKS BEST SUSHI BEST BOUTIQUE SPA Vroom, Vroom! Ambrosia Ocean Wellness Spa Phil Petersen’s Key West Poker Run Chef/Owner Masa and wife Noriko are making For one of the most inherently authentic, totally waves at Key West’s hip, vintage Santa Maria relaxing “Key West” experiences, Ocean Wellness ark your calendars and Texas Hold ‘Em finale on Hotel where their edgy sushi restaurant and Spa takes top honors. This charming retreat always sake bar is renowned for its authentic, artfully earns rave reviews and is the place to go for dust off your bikes because Saturday night at the Conch crafted plates including Masa’s premium bluefin restorative and luxurious spa treatments. Seasoned, Phil Peterson’s 45th Annual Republic Seafood Company tuna creations and other full-flavored dishes professional therapists offer their regimens in nine M Key West Poker Run is about to roar in Key West. There’s just one like the Spicy Seafood Carpaccio with fresh distinctive treatment rooms using mostly organic, jalapeno, sweet onion and Yuzu pepper paste. natural products. You’ll find an extensive menu of into the Keys. hitch: only the 10 riders with the Tradition and innovation collide with all kinds of services here including massage, body treatments, Starting on Thursday, September14 best Poker hands get to play in the intriguing signature rolls including the Hamachi facial/skin care, spa mani/pedis, as well as a full Heat - an addictive fusion of snow crab salad, line of salon services offering hair care, Keratin through Sunday, September 17, finale. jalapeno and tempura topped with hamachi, treatments, eyelash extensions and more. Ocean thousands of bikers will start their Hey, win or lose, it’s a great excuse jalapeno slices, Shichimi powder and a side of Wellness Spa also provides the licensed services engines at Peterson’s Harley Davidson for a party and all proceeds go to the spicy ponzu. Lots of other Japanese specialties of acupuncture physician, Michelle Wischmeyer, here, too along with an eclectic selection of who has extensive experience in Eastern traditions in Miami and cruise on down to Key Diabetes Research Institute and the There are a lot more events, too artisan sake, fun saketini’s, wine and beer. Find and medicine. If you’re looking for an exceptional West along the Overseas Highway Sunrise Rotary Club. it at 1401 Simonton St. For reservations call experience, this is definitely your place in the sun. including bar crawls, street parties, - designated as Florida’s only All- Even if you don’t make it to the finale 305-293-0304;keywestambrosia.com Find it at 829 Simonton St, Key West. 305-320- “Biker Bash” pool parties, demo 0500; oceanspakeywest.com American Road and one of the most — or even ride for that matter – the rides, a tattoo contest at Key West’s BEST KEY LIME PIE scenic routes in all of America. Key West Poker Run is still an event to BEST FEMALE ILLUSIONISTS legendary Schooner Wharf Bar and a Key Lime Pie Bakery Along the way, riders stop at six behold. The Aquanettes whole lot more. Here’s the thing about the folks at the Key Lime Tavern N' Town, Key West designated locations in the Keys where The Bike Show, hosted by Rick’s Pie Bakery: they have an absolute passion Key West’s own talented troupe of female For more info and event schedule they draw just one card at each stop. Bar and Dirty Harry’s, is especially for Key Lime Pie. And we’re not talkin’ about illusionists transform into a bevy of beauties using HAPPY HOUR & TAPAS go to petersonsharley.com or call just any Key Lime Pie. We’re talkin’ about the BEST elaborate costuming, makeup and lip sync. The Each card is one part of a poker entertaining with its hundreds of 305-235-4023. kind of truly authentic, good old-fashioned Tavern N’ Town adult-oriented, hands-on interactive show, Reality hand that qualifies riders for the big custom-made bikes lining Duval Street. Key Lime Pie that they whip up right on There are Happy Hours and then there are Is A Drag, runs nightly at 9 pm with two shows premises in their state-of-the-art Key West really “Happening” Happy Hours and this one on Fri. and Sat. at 9 pm and 11 pm. Get there kitchen. Not that you can’t find Key Lime Pie is all that. Locals flock here nightly from 5 - 7 early for good seats and pre-show photo-ops. at almost every roadside joint up n’ down pm for the generous 2 for 1 cocktails and the Aqua Night Club, 711 Duval St., Key West. the Keys, but these folks are cookin’ up the revolving lineup of top-notch entertainment. Reservations: 305-294-0555; aquakeywest.com Real McCoy - tart, creamy, pies made from But what really hits the ball out of the park are an original family recipe using 100% pure the Tapas Nights on Tuesday and Thursday BEST “ STEAK WITH A VIEW” Key Lime juice, cuddled on a graham cracker where globally-inspired small tasting plates of Commodore Waterfront crust and topped with real whipped cream. gourmet appetizers are all artfully prepared Restaurant You can devour it by the slice, on a stick and elicit appreciative nods from top food dipped in chocolate or be a real hero and aficionados. The creative delectables are The seafood is wonderful here but it’s the steaks take home a whole pie. Yum! Open daily from always changing and you can easily make a that really get your mouth watering. Prime beef 9 am - 11 pm Located downtown at 412 and meal out of several small plates. FYI: Dinner at its best, cooked perfectly and prepared in a 414 Greene St, Key West. 305-296-9515; here is just as wonderful and the restaurant is variety of ways. (Inside Tip: Go for the Cowboy keylimepiebakery.com a two time recipient of Key West’s Master Chef Steak) And to top it off – a terrific waterfront Competition. Open nightly at 5 pm Find it at location overlooking luxury yachts at the Historic the Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel, 3811 Seaport. Dinner nightly from 5:30-10:30 pm Find North Roosevelt Blvd, Key West. Call 305-296- it at 700 Front St., Key West. 305-294-9191; 3676; beachsidekeywest.com commodorekeywest.com

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10 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 11 WINEDINE Key West & Islamorada – The Most Delicious Time Of The Year!

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12 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 13 What’s Up ONGOING and other cool movies and documentaries that Monthly August 10 - 13 have been filmed in/or about the Keys at the Third Thursday Art Walk 21st Annual Keys History & Discovery Center. In addition Islamorada: Fine arts, live music and Key West Nightly to many fascinating exhibits, the Center “culinary art” are the hallmark of this Lobsterfest The Aquanettes: Reality Is A Drag also boasts a state-of-the-art, 35-seat movie festive monthly event which showcases Key West: It's Key West: Prepare yourself for some theater with “4-K Technology” which displays both national and local artisans. Takes a weekend of amazing costumes, great music and lots four times the detail of typical high definition place from 6 - 9pm on Old Hwy., MM "Lobstermania" when of laughs when the the world famous devices. You can find the Florida Keys 81.5, Oceanside, Islamorada. Info: approximately 10,000 Aquanettes take to the stage. This outrageous History right on the property of the Islander 305-393-6012. pounds of succulent, troupe of lip-synching, wise-cracking drag Resort, MM 82, Oceanside. Info: 305-922- locally caught lobster is queens prance, dance, shimmy and shake to 2237; keysdiscovery.com. August 6 grilled, sautéed, stuffed and the howls and hoots of a packed house. No 24th Annual Battle of the Bars deliciously prepared during to two shows are ever the same so you never Thursday - Sunday Key West: Unlikely warriors armed with celebrate the bounty of the Keys know what’s going to happen. FYI: Bring lots Florida Keys History & Discovery margarita salt and keg taps, compete to lobster season. Info: 305-294-2000; of dollar bills for tipping the performers — the Lobsterfest, Key West Center conquer their foes with speed, skill and keywestlobsterfest.com. Photo: Rob O'Neal/Florida Keys News Bureau more you tip, the more they play. Showtimes: Islamorada: This engaging new attraction accuracy in this raucous annual contest Su - Weds at 9pm; Th at 7 & 9pm; F & Sa at encapsulates what living in the “Old Keys” that pits local bartenders and servers August 16 - 20 7, 9, 11pm. Reservations recommended. See was really like through a series of fascinating against one another as they drink, cajole Tropical Heat them at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St., Key August 18 - 19 exhibits that include the infamous Labor Day and bribe their way to capture the coveted Key West: This All-Male-All-Adult fever- West. 305-294-0555; aquakeywest.com. Inaugural Islamorada Grand Prix Hurricane of 1935, Henry Flagler’s Railroad, winning trophy. Takes place from 12:30 pitched festival includes more than a of the Sea the Overseas Highway, legendary anglers - 6:30pm at Schooner Wharf Bar in Key dozen intriguingly decadent events ranging Every Thursday Islamorada: Experience non-stop racing and fishing guides and lots more. Open West's Historic Seaport. Info: 305-292- from drag shows to themed pool parties Florida Keys History & Discovery action as Sea-Doo, Yamaha, and Kawasaki Thursday through Sunday from 10am - 5pm 3773; schoonerwharf.com. and gatherings at island clubs. Not for Center personal watercraft racers, along with P1 Located on the property of the Islander the faint-hearted! Info: 305-294-4603; Islamorada: Every Thursday starting at 2pm, Panther race boats, compete at speeds Resort, MM 82, Oceanside. Info: 305-922- tropicalheatkw.com. you can immerse yourself in classic flicks like averaging 75 mph. Info: 407-985-1938; 2237; keysdiscovery.com. Battle Of The Bars, Key West PT 109, The Rose Tattoo, Key Largo, True Lies p1aquax.com.

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Florida Keys August 19 a moveable feast for the senses! Cuisine Anything That Floats Race & connoisseurs can enjoy multi-course prix fixe Regatta meals at several Islamorada restaurants, Key Largo: In this crazy upper Keys including casual waterfront spots, trendy Regatta, contestants create “rafts” out bistros, eateries specializing in fresh Florida of common household materials and Keys seafood and award-winning gourmet compete in a variety of wacky categories. emporiums. Local spas and chic boutiques Races begin at 3pm with live music and are also participating in the celebration. plenty of on-shore partying. Fireworks Info: 800-474-4319; winedineflakeys.com. at 10pm Takes place at Sundowners Restaurant, MM 104, Bayside, Key Largo. September 29 Info: 305-451-4502. Conch Scramble “On The Water” Golf Tournament August 31 - September 4 Islamorada: Join an on-the-water wacky MUSEUM Womenfest, Key West 8th Annual Key West Brewfest weekend charity golf tournament that brings Key West: More than 150 beers and together four person teams to enjoy a craft brews are on tap at his "tasty" game of nine holes by boat, to “drive” jazz, blues, rock and roll, country and celebrates the life and films of the man who THEATER annual event that includes beer dinners, biodegradable golf balls toward floating contemporary pop. In addition, music lovers the American Film Institute named "America's beer brunches, happy hour parties, pool greens—without any sand traps. Proceeds can enjoy the stories behind yesterday’s Greatest Male Screen Legend". Info: 305- parties, late-night parties, seminars and benefit local Keys charities. Info: 305-509- favorites and today’s popular hits. Takes 451-1414; bogartfilmfestival.com. the Signature Tasting Festival Event. Info: 0315; conchscramble.com place at a variety of venues including 800-354-4455; keywestbrewfest.com. Bayside Grill, The Pilot House and Key October 20 - 29 GIFT SHOP ® October 6 - 8 Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe. Info: 305- 38th Annual Fantasy Fest On the property of the Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost, Islamorada, MM 82 September 6 - 10 Downtown Key Largo Songfest 619-0172; Keylargosongfest.com. Celebration: “Time Travel Unravels” WOMENFEST Key Largo: A host of elite Nashville Key West: This wildly outrageous, world- Open Thursdays through Sundays • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Key West: This blockbuster four day songwriters liven up Key Largo stages during October 18- 22 renowned event celebrates 37 years of fun festival celebrates freedom and diversity this Columbus Day weekend festival 5th Annual Humphrey Bogart and debauchery starting with the crowning 305-922-2237 Florida• Keys Historywww.keysdiscovery.com and Discovery Foundation, which operates the Discovery Center, is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization. and is a magnet for thousands of women that features music in genres including Film Festival ceremony of the King and Queen of Fantasy from around the world who come to Key Largo: A rotating roster of Bogie classics Fest.Info: 305-295-9112; FantasyFest.com. Key West for non-stop fun, parties, live performances and activities. Info: 305- 294-4603; womenfest.com.

September 15 - 17 45th Annual Phil Peterson's Key West Poker Run Florida Keys & Key West: Motorcycle enthusiasts from around the U.S. cruise down the Keys' scenic Overseas Highway from mainland Florida to the Southernmost City to raise money for charity. Stops are arranged throughout the Keys with a final celebration in Key West. Info: 305-235-4023. petersonharley.com

September 15 - October 15 WineDine Key West Key West: Key West’s newest food and wine soiree celebrates affordable fine dining and includes specially priced 3-course prix-fixe menus at some of the Keys’ top restaurants. You can also take advantage of exclusive deals from award- winning spas, luxurious guesthouses, local art galleries and unique boutiques. Info: 800-474-4319; winedinekeywest.com.

September 15 - October 15 WineDine Islamorada Islamorada: Dine, shop, relax and play during Islamorada’s first restaurant month, 16 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 17 TOO MUCH SUN, SAND, What’s Up October 20 - 21 Christopher Peterson SAILING, SIPPING AND Goombay Festival Key West: Historic Bahama Village transforms Master of Illusion SHENANIGANS? itself into party central with non-stop, live entertainment, island-style food, arts and adonna, Lucille Ball, Tina miraculous transformation from one crafts and a “Junkanoo Rush”of costumed Turner, Katherine Hepburn character to another right on stage marchers through Key West’s downtown at Relax! 6pm on Friday and Saturday. Takes place - you never know who will is absolutely fascinating. from noon until midnight on Petronia Street. M show up when master female illusionist, With impeccable comic Info: 305-619-8989. We’ve got you covered. Christopher Peterson takes to the stage. timing and impressive singing, Our professional, licensed therapists will help you recover. October 26 His hit show, EYECONS, is one of Peterson’s one man, many women 35th Annual Headdress Ball the hottest tickets in Key West and his extravaganza landed him a leading Key West: Get out your feathers, glue guns and ribbons for the Key West Business role as Bette Davis in Bitchslap Guild’s annual fundraising extravaganza. at Key West’s Waterfront Ocean This fantastical headdress competition Playhouse and as Lucille Ball Wellness Spa & Salon includes “over the top” entertainment with a FL Lic#30205 special appearance by popular Keys Trop in the movie “Rat Race” with Photos: Carolyn Cooper Rocker, Howard Livingston. Doors open Cuba Gooding, Jr. 6:30pm. Showtime: 8pm. Takes place at Never static, Peterson You can also catch him at this year’s Key West's new Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront Park. Info: 305-294-4603; is constantly introducing new 35th Annual Headdress Ball which Call (305)320-0500 for reservations or online at OceanSpaKeyWest.com Tickets: keystix.com 829 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040 Ample parking off of Olivia Street characters to his outstanding takes place on Thursday, October 26 October 26 EYECONS show which returns at Key West’s new Amphitheater at MASSAGE NATURAL SKINCARE NATURAL BODY TREATMENTS FULL SERVICE AVEDA SALON NATURAL NAILS ACUPUNCTURE Haunted History: Robert The Doll this season to La Te Da Cabaret, Truman Waterfront Park. Tickets at Returns to Islamorada 1125 Duval Street in Key West. keystix.com. Islamorada: Find out the true story behind the world’s most terrifying haunted doll. Robert, the little 111 year old boy doll dressed in a sailor suit, wears a malevolent smirk on his brown nicked face and looks only vaguely human. According to witnesses, he has caused car accidents, broken bones, CHRISTOPHER PETERSON’S job loss, divorce and a cornucopia of other misfortunes. This spooky lecture includes light appetizers and a cash bar. Doors open at 5pm and lecture starts at 6pm at the Keys History & Discovery Center, 82100 Overseas Highway, in Islamorada, on the property of the Islander Resort. Info: 305- Live 922-2237; keys discovery.com. November 25 Female Big Pine & The Lower Keys Island Art Festival Big Pine Key: Expect a big crowd at this Impersonator popular annual event which includes live music, exhibits, arts and crafts, food vendors and more. Free admission. Takes place from 9am - 2pm at the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, MM 31, Oceanside. Info: 305- 872-2411; lowerkeyschamber.com. KEY WEST

18 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 19 What’s Up Key West Fantasy Fest®: OTHER FLORIDA than 60 acclaimed singer-songwriters and HAPPENINGS 20 unique venues on “Time Travel Unravels” Captiva Island (Sept Monthly 22-24), downtown Fort “Climb to the Moon” Meyers (Sept 25 - 28) October 20 - 29 at Ponce de Leon Lighthouse and Fort Meyers Beach Daytona Beach: One day a month, visitors (Sept 29 - Oct 1). Info: ot for the faint-hearted, this 8 - 10pm King Neptune’s Curse And are allowed to toast the setting sun and IslandHopperFest.com; The Spirits of the Long Dead wildly outrageous, world- rising of the full moon with a sparkling #IslandHopperFest. Solve puzzles to save the world aboard beverage and light hors d'oeuvres, at the renowned event celebrates 38 the USCGC Ingham. $ top of Florida's tallest lighthouse. Climb October 19 - 22 N years of fun and debauchery. For late SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 203 steps to the top of the 175 foot tower Clearwater Jazz Noon - Midnight Goombay Festival and enjoy magnificent views of Daytona Holiday breaking news, visit fantasyfest.com. Historic Bahama Village on Petronia St. Beach, Ponce Inlet, and surrounding inland Clearwater: This world- Have fun and be safe! off Duval. FREE! waterways from the gallery deck. Reserva- class festival showcases tions a must! Call Karen 386.761.1821 ext. both national and local FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 8 - 10pm King Neptune’s Curse And The Spirits of the Long Dead 10. Visit ponceinlet.org for days and times. performers as well as Noon - Midnight Solve puzzles to save the world aboard Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, exhibitors and holiday Goombay Festival merchandise. Gates the USCGC Ingham. $ 4931 South Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet, FL Historic Bahama Village open on Fri. at 4pm; 8pm A Burlesque Parody 32127 on Petronia St. Sat. at 1pm and on Sun off Duval. FREE! Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. September 22 – October 1 at 1:30pm. Takes place waterfrontplayhouse.org. $ 6 - 10pm Royal Coronation MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 Island Hopper Songwriter Fest at Coachman Park, 301 Ball The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel: Drew St., Clearwater. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 6:30pm Southernmost Welcome the new King & Queen This award-winning music festival is one Info: 727-461-5200; 8pm A Burlesque Parody Fantasy Fest Luau of Fantasy Fest! Casa Marina, 1500 of Southwest Florida’s hottest draws and clearwaterjazz.com. Key West-style pig roast at the Southernmost Reynolds St. $ Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. includes over 100 live performances, more Ponce de Leon Lighthouse, Daytona Beach waterfrontplayhouse.org. $ Beach Resort, 1405 Duval St. $ Continued on page 22

See you in Southwest Florida this fall as nationally acclaimed singer-songwriters share their musical talents at this fourth annual music festival. Catch free shows Sept. 22–Oct. 1 from over 60 songwriters at 20 unique venues on Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach and in Downtown Fort Myers. Be a part of the music that speaks to your heart. Learn more at IslandHopperFest.com | #IslandHopperFest

20 LEE500-17099-Destinations_7.0625x4.9375_out_county_v2.inddDESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West 1 6/22/17 2:49 PM FALL 2017 21 Key West Fantasy Fest® Event Schedule Continued from page 22 Headdress Ball Tops It All! 8 - 10pm King Neptune’s Curse And Señor Frogs, 221 Duval St.$ The Spirits of the Long Dead Key West's 35th Annual Extravanganza Solve puzzles to save the world aboard the FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 USCGC Ingham. $ Noon - 10pm Fantasy Fest Street Fair 8pm A Burlesque Parody Duval St. FREE! Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. 1pm Tea In The Street & Pool Party waterfrontplayhouse.org. $ Bourbon Street, 724/801 Duval St. FREE! 2 - 5pm Turtles On The Half Shell TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Costume Contest 2 - 5pm Beach Bash Turtle Kraals, Historic Seaport Marina South Beach at the Southernmost 305-294-2640. FREE! Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St. 4 - 6pm Southernmost Costume 5pm Official Fantasy Fest Poster- Contest Signing Party Southernmost On The Beach, 508 South St. La Concha Hotel & Spa, 430 Duval St. FREE! 7 - 10pm Cocktails for Animal Tails 5pm Masquerade March Benefits local SPCA. Rick’s Bar, 202 Duval Begins at the Key West Cemetery Frances St. St. 305-296-5513. $ entrance. FREE! 8pm Men Of Labare Tighty 7pm Pirate Bash & Costume Contest Whitely Party THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 Rum Barrel, 528 Front St. 305-292-7862. $ Bare Assets, 1029 Truman Ave. Noon - 6pm Halos & Horns Pool 8pm Living Art Airbrush Expo Tickets: Keystix.com $ Party & Wet T-Shirt Contest Sunset Pier, Zero Duval. 305-295-7045. 8pm A Burlesque Parody Dante’s Restaurant , 951 Caroline St. FREE! 305-293-5123. $ old on to your hat. Because on gay and lesbian Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. 10pm Pimpin' Ain't Easy waterfrontplayhouse.org. $ 8pm 35th Annual Headdress Ball Sandbar, 511 Greene St. 305-304-1188. Thursday, October 26, you may Chamber of Commerce) The famous elaborate headdress competition No Cover! flip your lid at the 35th Annual is one fantastical night. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 hosted by Key West funny man, Tom Luna with H Headdress Ball which debuts Key West’s Spoiler Alert: This is 1- 4pm Rock n’ Roll 1960s Pool Party “over the top” entertainment including Trop SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 Rocker Howard Livingston, female illusionists, beautiful new Amphitheater at the not, we repeat, this is not The Marker Waterfront Resort, Noon - 10:30pm Duval Street Randy Roberts and Christopher Peterson, 200 Williams St. Promenade Truman Waterfront Park. your average costume Broadway star, Terri White, Drag Diva, Inga 5:30pm Pet Masquerade Party down Duval from the Gulf to the plus many other acclaimed entertainers. Takes Key West Mayor, Craig Cates will contest. More than 25 & Parade Atlantic. FREE! place at Key West’s new Amphitheater on Casa Marina officially dedicate the Amphitheater and contestants are judged the Truman Waterfront at the end of 5:30pm Parade Night Party Resort, 1500 local Trop Rocker, Howard Livingston only from the head Southard St. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Exclusive limited-seating event. Reynolds St. Showtime 8pm. Rain date Friday. Rooftop Cafe, 308 Front St. Tickets: will perform a special song he wrote up and compete for 305-304-1026. Free Oct. 27. Always a sell out so 305-294-2042. $ to watch; VIP seating just for the occasion. $5,000 in cash prizes book early at keystix.com. $. 6pm VIP Parade Balcony Bash available at keystix.com. Emceed by local actor and funny- so expect to see some Exclusive limited-admission event. 305-304-1026. 8pm White Party Rick’s Bar, 202 - 208 Duval St. Bourbon Street, 724/801Duval St. $ man Tom Luna, of the most extravagant, 7pm WHARFSTOCK 305-296-4890. $ 7pm Fantasy Fest® Parade this off-the- most outlandish creations its sister club, Side Bar round out the Relive the “Summer of Love.” Duval St. FREE! Body-Painting Contest with 8pm Toga Party charts annual imaginable! party. Gates open at 6:30pm and the Registration at 8 p.m. Sloppy 10pm Dirty Doctors & Naughty paints and brushes provided. fundraiser for Kicking things off is the celebrated high energy Main Stage show starts Joe’s, 201 Duval St. Nurses Party Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 at 8pm with four-top table seating and William St. FREE to enter. $ Sandbar, 511 Greene St. 305-304-1188 the Key West female illusionist, Randy Roberts, who 305-292-3302; schoonerwharf.com. FREE! 9pm “Save The Ta-Tas”Pink Party 10:30pm — 4am Kinky Couples Party Business Guild, unleashes his rip-roaring impression of a new expanded General Admission :Location TBD. 305-731-9055. $ 8pm Lucy’s Blue Party Fat Tuesday, 305 Duval St. 305-296-9373 (the nation’s iconic celebrities followed by several section on a raised grass area. Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar, 320 Grinnell St.$ 9pm - 4am Exposed SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 oldest more show-stopping acts by world- You can find Key West’s new 8pm A Burlesque Parody Bourbon St. Pub, 724 Duval St. Noon - 5pm Children’s Day renowned, female impressionist, Amphitheater at the Truman Waterfront Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. 305-293-9800 Bay View Park, Truman Ave. and Eisenhower waterfrontplayhouse.org. $ 10pm Pajama & Lingerie Party Christopher Peterson, Broadway Park which is located at the end of Dr. 305-292-8912. FREE! 9pm Luv2Glow Party Bottlecap Lounge. 1128 Simonton St. star, Terri White, the outrageous Southard Street. Rain date is Friday, 305-304-1188 4 - 8pm “The Fat Lady Sings” Tea Rumor Lounge, 430 Greene St. $ October 27. Info: 305-294-4603; Dance Aquanette Inga and many other top 10pm ABC Party 10pm Boxers-Or-Briefs Slumber Party La Te Da, 1125 Duval St. 305-296-6706. $ entertainers. headdressballkeywest.com. Senor Frogs, 221 Duval St. Men only. Island House, 1129 Fleming St. FYI: The is always a sell-out event so 305-304-1188; keytix.com $ 305-294-6284 $ Local vendors, food purveyors and 11pm Glow Party three full bars by Aqua Nightclub and snag your tickets early at keystix.com.

22 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 23 Home of The Original XPLORE Airboat Tours

INDIAN KEY HISTORIC Since 1945 STATE PARK Offshore Island, MM 78.5 Oceanside Islamorada, FL 33036 305-664-2540 floridastateparks.org Open Daily 8 am - Sunset Historic Indian Site This tiny island once housed the largest population between St. Augustine and Key West and was also home to one of the Keys most lucrative ship wrecking empires. In 1840, Learn the secrets of the Everglades, Indian warriors burned all the structures and Americas most unique and fragile killed most of the residents. Accessible only by ecosystem while our professional boat, it’s a fantastic spot to swim, kayak and guides take you on a personalized hike. Boat shuttle and kayak rentals available and educational tour covering 8 from Robbie’s Marina at MM 77.5, Gulfside. miles of vast open JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF PARK sawgrass prairies and trails through MM 102.6, Oceanside Hardwood Hammocks. Key Largo, FL 33037 Aquarium Encounters, Marathon 305-451-6300 pennekamppark.com Open Daily 8 am - Sunset UPPER KEYS America’s First Underwater Park Approximately 21 miles long and four miles COOPERTOWN AIRBOATS wide, this national treasure is famous for its 22700 SW 8th Street spectacular coral gardens, 600+ species of US 41 - Tamiami Trail, Miami, FL 33010 exotic fish, turtles and old sailing wrecks. Plenty 305-226-6048 of activities throughout the park so there’s lots coopertownairboats.com to do and see. There are also two beaches, Private tours available Seasonal Hours campsites, picnic areas, a Visitors Center, Gift The first hour of the tour takes you Home of The Original Airboat Tours Shop, Dive Shop and Concession Stand. deeper into the heart of Everglades Enjoy the pure thrill of an airboat ride across National Park. Your a “river of grass’ in what the Miami Herald LIGNUMVITAE KEY BOTANICAL PARK personal guide will take you on and New York Times rates as “Florida’s Best.” Offshore island, MM 78.5, Gulfside a 20-30 mile tour into the You’ll fly right into the heart of the Everglades, Islamorada, FL 33036 sawgrass prairies, through America’s most unique and fragile ecosystem 305-664-2540 Hardwood Hammocks and to where you can explore a wide prairie of Open Th - M 8 am - 5:30 pm; Tours F-Su an old hunting camp. open saw grass, travel through Hardwood The Real Florida Keys Hammocks, visit alligator holes and see an With its thriving virgin tropical hardwood Enjoy frog legs and alligator tail abundance of unique Everglades wildlife. hammock, this nature preserve has been called at world-famous “the last place that truly represents the Florida Coopertown Restaurant. HURRICANE MONUMENT Keys.” In 1919, a wealthy Miami chemist Locations available for Movie’s, MM 82, On The Median, bought the tiny island and built a caretaker’s Fashion, Photo and Corprate. Islamorada, FL 33036 home which is now a Visitor Center for the 305-664-4503 island forest. Ranger-guided tours. Accessible Voted #1 by Miami Herald Open 24/7 only by boat. Boat shuttle and kayak National Historic Site rentals available from Coopertown Created in 1937, this national historic Robbie’s Marina site memorializes the hundreds of World at MM 77.5, Airboat Rides War I veterans and civilians who lost Bayside, their lives in the Florida Keys’ worst natural Islamorada. 305-226-6048 disaster - the infamous Labor Day Hurricane 11 miles west of of 1935. As part of the National Register the Florida Turnpike on US 41 of Historic Places, the monument marks a crypt which contains the skeletal bones and 22700 SW 8th Street, Miami cremated remains of more than 400 victims. www.coopertownairboats.com

FALL 2017 25 XPLORE Meet Robert – MIDDLE & LOWER The Most Haunted Doll In The World KEYS AREA

AQUARIUM ENCOUNTERS t’s the late 1800s in Key West when Much to Anne’s dismay, MM 53 Gulfside Marathon, FL 33050 the Otto family moves into their Gene rescues Robert from 305-407-3262 elegant new Victorian on the corner of the attic and takes the doll FloridaKeysAquariumEncounters.com I Open Daily 9 am - 5 pm Simonton and Eaton Streets (now known everywhere they go. Robert As Seen On the TV Show “Tanked” as the “Artist House”). spends his days propped You don’t need a boat to immerse yourself in One of their servants (later fired for her against a window in the underwater adventure. Whether you want to be in the water or stay on dry land, this fabulous “Black Magic”) gives their youngest 4 upstairs turret room where aquarium attraction is just the ticket. Not only year old son, Robert Gene, a 3’ life-like Gene likes to paint. School can you hand-feed giant tarpon in the beautiful open canals and actually touch marine life in a doll that looks remarkably like him. children passing by claim to shallow open aquarium, you can also snorkel a mansion. Some who enter are Robert names his new best friend after see Robert moving from one natural marine habitat in the enclosed saltwater himself and from then on simply goes side of the window to the other. Visitors supposedly attacked by the doll and lagoon. Want more action? Try swimming in the enormous Coral Reef Tank where you can dive by the name Gene. Robert and Gene often hear mysterious giggling throughout even locked up in the attic. As the story or snorkel with colorful schools of local reef fish become constant companions. Dressed in the house and report changes in Robert’s goes, when new owners eventually and go face-to-face with sharks in the adjoining Gene’s own clothes, Robert The Doll, has facial expression when they converse. move in they are horrified to find Robert Predator Reef Tank. Separated by a 6” clear standing at the foot of their bed giggling plexiglass window the Predator Reef Tank is a seat at the dinner table and sleeps with For the next forty years, Gene, Anne home to a variety of shark, Goliath Grouper Gene every night. and Robert share the beautiful colonial with a knife in his hand. They flee for and Moray Eels. You can even feed the sharks And then things start to get Queen Ann home. After Gene’s death their lives. through special underwater feeding ports as onlookers watch all the action from the main Today, the Artist House is a highly strange. Robert appears to in 1974, Anne, who despises the underwater viewing area. Yowza! come to life. Household doll, relegates Robert to the attic acclaimed guest house and one of BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK objects fly across the where he stays imprisoned until the most photographed and illustrated MM 37, Oceanside, Big Pine Key, FL 33043 homes on the island. You can find Robert room. Gene’s toys are her own death two years later. 305-872-2353 mutilated to the sound The house remains empty perched in a glass case at the East bahiahondapark.com Open Daily 8 am - Sunset of giggles. Whenever for a time, yet passerby Martello Museum on South Roosevelt One Of The Nation’s Top Beaches Gene is reprimanded for claim to hear evil laughter Blvd., clutching his stuffed teddy bear Often cited as one of the nation’s “Top 10 the misdeeds, he always says: coming from the old and menacing all who visit. Beaches,” this glorious palm-studded beach, On Thursday, October 26, Robert with its beautiful crystalline water, offers superb “Robert did it.” swimming and snorkeling close to shore. In As the mischief the Doll travels to the Keys History addition to the beach, the Park’s 524 acres grows, so does the and Discovery Museum at MM 82 in of subtropical flora and fauna, nature trails, cabins, campsites and boat ramps make Islamorada as part of a fascinating servants’ departures. it a nature lover’s dream. Snorkeling and Finally, Gene’s parents lecture about all of his hauntings. It’s one windsurfing rentals available. Admission fee. put Robert in the attic night you don’t want to miss! DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER Info 305-922-2237; keysdiscovery.com. where he resides for MM 59, Gulfside many years. Grassy Key/Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1121 Gene grows up, moves dolphins.org away and becomes a Open Daily 9 am - 4:30 pm celebrated painter. He meets One Of The Keys Oldest Dolphin Facilities Founded in 1984 as a non-profit marine pianist Annette Parker in Paris mammal education and research facility, the and the two move to New York. DRC is one of the oldest dolphin facilities After the death of his father, he in the Keys. There are several sensational opportunities here for up-close introductions and Anne return to Key West with many exciting interactive programs and take up residence in his available daily, as well as educational narrated sessions. Advance reservations are childhood home. usually required for dolphin swims.

26 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 27 XPLORE HISTORIC PIGEON KEY ERNEST HEMINGWAY HOME Originally “manned” by a woman keeper Offshore Island & MUSEUM when it opened in 1848, the Key West Marathon, FL 33050 907 Whitehead Street Lighthouse is now one of the island’s most 305-743-5999 Key West, FL 33040 iconic attractions where you can walk up 88 pigeonkey.net 305-294-1136 steps to the top of the light for a birds-eye Open Daily 10 am - 4 pm hemingwayhome.com view of Key West and explore the belongings, A TE CH RTER Step Back In Time Open Daily 9 am -5 pm photographs and words of the lighthouse VA S• RI S P P This tiny coral island was the original work Retrace The Footsteps Of Hemingway keepers who bravely kept the light burning • E S C camp for workers who built the Key West A registered Historic Landmark and one of through threats of war and weather. L I I A A L extension of the Flagler Railway and once Key West’s most historic and unique legacies S E

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S buildings, picnic on the lawn or snorkel in the Have Not,” a novel about Key West during Stock Island/Key West, FL 33040 shallow bay. Ferry departs from Knight’s Key, the Great Depression. Take a leisurely stroll 305-296-1504 MM 47, Oceanside on the north side of the through his studio, home and gardens and keywestbotanicalgarden.org charter from just $295 7 Mile Bridge at 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm meet some furry descendants of Hemingway’s Open Daily 10 am - 4 pm a private ! crowds with and 2:30 pm legendary six-toed cat. Not To Be Missed rom the et away f The only frost-free botanical garden in the G With a selection of classic TURTLE HOSPITAL FORT ZACHARY TAYLOR continental U.S. is home to many endangered yachts for you to choose MM 48.5, Gulfside End Of Southard Street Off Whitehead flora and fauna and includes 200 species of from and your pick of Marathon, FL 33050 Key West, FL 33040 tropical trees and plants, over 100 species sunset sails, daysails, 305-743-2552 305-295-0037 of butterflies and rare birds and two of the special events and custom turtlehospital.org fortzacharytaylor.com Keys' last remaining fresh water ponds. private charters; Sunset Sail Open Daily 10 Open Daily 8 am - Sundown; Four self-guided tours take you through a Key West is here to make am - 4 pm Tours of The Fort lush canopy of tropical palms and trees in a your dream sail come true! The World’s Only Daily @ Noon meandering 7-acre setting. Visitors Center and [email protected] • 305 587-4488 • WWW.SAILWHENANDIF.COM Certified Sea Home Of Key West’s Famous Civil War Fort free parking. Turtle Hospital Designated as a National Historic Landmark in The only state- 1973, this state park is anchored by a famous MALLORY SQUARE SUNSET certified veterinary Civil War fort. The beach is shaded by several CELEBRATION hospital in the world acres of Australian pine trees so it’s always Historic Waterfront, Nightly for sea turtles, this unique a bit cooler than the rest of the island. Good Key West, FL 33040 non-profit organization is also the only facility deep water swimming, chair rentals, grills, 305-294-2787 that rehabilitates injured sea turtles (up to restrooms and a concession stand. World-Famous Happening 70 per year) and releases them back into Each evening, about two hours before sunset, the wild. You can engage in educational KEY WEST CUSTOM HOUSE flocks of people gather at Key West’s Mallory discussions, get a behind-the-scenes look 281 Front Street Square to watch the sun slowly sink into the at the hospital and enjoy a fascinating Key West, FL 33040 Gulf of Mexico and to revel in the colorful guided tour through the turtle rehab area. 305-295-6616 street performers, local artists, psychics Reservations required. kwahs.org and food vendors who have made Key Open Daily 9:30 am - 4:30 pm West’s Sunset Celebration a world-famous, National Landmark & Museum multicultural happening. If you’re really lucky Originally home to the island’s customs you may even witness the rare “Green Flash”. KEY WEST September 22—24, 2017 office, postal service and district courts, this Lower Keys Birding and Nature MEL FISHER MARITIME MUSEUM EAST MARTELLO MUSEUM & GALLERY architectural marvel was built to keep pace Migration Mania In Partnership with 3301 South Roosevelt Blvd with the increasing population and wealth 200 Greene Street the National Key Deer Refuge eBird.com TheHotspot only frost-free 2016 subtropical moist forest and Key West, FL 33040 generated by Key West’s lucrative trade Key West, FL 33040 October 28th BirdWatchingnative Magazinegarden in the Continental United States routes and maritime industries. Today, this 305-294-2633 305-296-3913 Hotspot 2015 Screaming Green Halloween kwahs.org beautifully restored national landmark is home melfisher.org 191 Species Documented! December 16th Open Daily 9:30 am - 5 pm to an award-winning museum and the official Open M - Su 8:30 am - 5 pm; Speaker Series Presents Home Of Robert The Haunted Doll headquarters of the Key West Art & Historical Sa & Su 9:30 am - 5 pm Built in 1862 by the U.S. Army to protect Key Society. A Bounty Of Shipwreck Treasures West’s Ft. Zachary Taylor from Confederate The legendary Mel Fisher and his team of attack, this historic military fort is filled with KEY WEST LIGHTHOUSE & KEEPER’S treasure hunters come to life at this fascinating artifacts and memorabilia. You can tour the QUARTERS maritime museum that displays a bounty grounds and see displays of Florida Keys’ 938 Whitehead Street of precious loot salvaged from the Spanish OPEN DAILY 10AM 4PM history, meet Robert, The Haunted Doll, Key West, FL 33040 Galleon, Atocha, which sunk off of Key West 5210 College Road, Key West FL 33040 and view junkyard sculptures by Stanley 305-294-0012 over 400 years ago. Treasure coins, gold, 305-296-1504 E-mail: [email protected] Papio and the painted wooden carvings of kwahs.org emeralds, swords and more are all on display www.keywest.garden acclaimed artist, Mario Sanchez. Open Daily 9:30 am - 4:30 pm here along with special historical exhibits that The Key West Botanical Garden Society, Inc. is a registered 501 (c) 3 nonprofit corporation. Donations are deductible under the Internal Revenue Service Code. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLLFREE 1800HELPFLA (4357352) A Tribute To Key West’s Maritime Heritage explore maritime history. WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. The Garden is publicly owned and operated as a passive, natural resourcebased public outdoor recreational site.

28 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 29 XPLORE The Florida Aquarium MEL FISHER TREASURESGo from tree level to- the sea same level kind used while by famous being pirates, entertained any and number educated! of sails - from Sunrise and Day 200 Greene Street rum-runners and those adventurous souls sails to Sunset and Starlight sails. But for 613 Duval Street ith more than 20,000 who sailed the Keys over 100 years ago. a true adventure, let him whisk you away Good Key West, FL 33040animals including Romantic daily sunset sails, private day to the most protected and weather-friendly 305-296-6533 sharks, alligators, sea- sails, weddings, special events, corporate areas of the “Backcountry” where you can melfisher.com horses and more, outings, overnight excursions, educational visit the “Dolphin Playground,” snorkel the OpenWyou’re Daily sure 8:30 to am- have 5:30 an pm amazing aquat- courses and more. 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30 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 31 2 FALL 2015 www.travelhost.com Good Eats CIAO HOUND ITALIAN KITCHEN GREEN TURTLE INN & BAR M 81.2, Oceanside MM 84.5 Oceanside Islamorada, FL 33036 Postcard Inn @ Holiday Isle 305-664-2006 305-664-2321 greenturtleinn.com ciaohound84.com Open Tu- Sun 7 am - Close Islamorada, FL 33036 The Turtle Rests On Mon. Open Daily for Lunch 11 am - 4 pm Islamorada’s Iconic Restaurant & Bar Dinner 4 - 10 pm; This Islamorada icon is one of the Keys’ most Say Ciao to Classic “Keys Fresh” Italian popular places to hang out. Locals flock here This new Italian kitchen pairs authentic for the fabulous breakfast (served until 3 pm) Tuscan flavors with fresh Keys-sourced as well as the inventive lunch and dinner fare ingredients and Rat Pack-era tunes. which includes fresh seafood, chops, steaks Especially good is the Sweet Pan-Seared and more. Daily Specials, Happy Hour & Florida Shrimp with creamy polenta, as well an extensive wine list. Full service catering as the Grilled Mahi-Mahi Puttanesca and and event planning. “Girls Night Out” radio Garlic-Rosemary Basted Tuscan Sirloin Steak. show on Tu from 6-7 pm. You’ll also find a full bar that serves wines by the glass and bottle, local and imported GUY’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL beers and nearly a dozen Italian-inspired ISLANDER RESORT cocktails including a “Limocello Sunrise” and MM 82.1, Oceanside Sangria of the Day. FYI: The Loaded Bloody Islamorada, FL 33036 Mary is an absolute knockout! 305-664-2031 guyharveyoutpostislamorada.com FISH HOUSE & SEAFOOD MARKET Open Daily 11 am - 10 pm MM 102.4, Oceanside Outstanding Beachfront Eatery Key Largo, FL 33037 Internationally acclaimed Top Chef, Andy 305-451-4665 Niedenthal, takes casual beachside dining fishhouse.com to a whole new level. His inventive island Open M-Su 11:30 am - 10 pm fare combines all time favorites like the Featured On The Food Network big, juicy Angus Burger, Jumbo Lump Crab YOUR FIRST & LAST STOP IN THE KEYS! Heralded by Fodor’s, Zagat, Southern Living Cake Sandwich & Lobster Corn Tacos with and Travel & Leisure, this local landmark is outstanding dishes like the Shaved Conch famous for its “Conch-style” cooking and Salad, Rum-Glazed Duck, Jumbo Head- Come By Land Or Sea To Enjoy Exceptional casual, “Old Keys” vibe. Fresh fish is the On Prawn Curry and Grilled Black Angus trademark here, brought in the back door Ribeye. Fresh Local Seafood, Prime Rib & Much More daily by local fishermen and filleted on At Our Casual Waterfront Hide-Away! premises. FYI: The Baked Stuffed Catch with ISLAND GRILL AT MANDALAY homemade blue crab stuffing is excellent and MM 97.5, Oceanside 305-453-3746 the Key Lime Pie is as good as it gets. Full 80 East 2nd St. BuzzardsRoostKeyLargo.com bar. Major credit cards. Key Largo, FL 33037 305-852-0595 FISH HOUSE ENCORE keysislandgrill.com MM 102.4, Oceanside Open Daily 11 am - 9 pm; Key Largo, FL 33037 Sa. & Su ‘till 10 pm 305-451-0650 Big Flavors & Amazing Views fishhouse.com This hidden Key Largo landmark, which Open Nightly 5 - 10 pm serves up the same big flavors that its sister Highly Acclaimed Steak, Seafood & Sushi restaurant in Islamorada is so renowned for, Sister to the famous Fish House, Encore offers is a casual, fun joint with an intimate bar up a completely different dining experience. area and an outdoor covered dining deck Fresh fish is still the trademark here but overlooking the ocean. There’s great live Open Daily For Lunch & Dinner you’ll also find a wonderful selection of meat music here every night, as well as during • Air Conditioning Dining Room & Outdoor Waterfront Patio dishes as well as a full sushi menu which you the day on weekends. Top hits: the Original • Award Winning Chili, Chowder & Soups! can enjoy in the lively piano bar, beautiful Tuna Nachos, BBQ Shrimp and Spicy Tuna • Champagne Sunday Brunch outdoor tropical garden or intimate indoor Roll. Come by car or by boat. • Specialty Salads & Sandwiches • Full Dinner Menu dining room where reservations are gladly Daily Happy Hour • Sunset Celebration • Nightly Entertainment • Private Parties • International Wine List • Full Bar • Cold Beer On Tap accepted. Live entertainment Th - Su. Major We Also Do Event Catering, Let Us Serve You Today! credit cards. Keep The Vibe Alive... Get Your Snook On! MM 106.5 OCEAN SIDE JUST OFF US1 305-453-5004 • www.snooks.com RECOMMENDED AT CARD SOUND ROAD OVERLOOKING GARDEN COVE MARINA Key Largo MM 99.8 Southbound Lane Behind Traffic Light

32 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 33 Good Eats Chef Lupe Ledesma – ISLAND GRILL Everything is made-to-order with really fresh two happening Tiki Bars, a unique Sports MM 85, Oceanside ingredients and the hand-tossed pizza pies, Bar with 30 flat screens, a big beautiful Pool One Lazy Dude Islamorada, FL 33036 which are available with a huge choice of & Cabana Club, top-notch live entertainment 305-664-8400 traditional toppings, are some of the best every day and a nightly sunset celebration keysislandgrill.com you’ll ever eat. Over-stuffed hot & cold subs, where you can have your pix taken with ho knew that when Lupe ways. But that’s just the beginning. High Open Daily 7 am - 10 pm savory calzones and classic pasta “The Captain.” What a place! Sa. & Su ‘till 11 pm dishes are also excellent but Ledesma broke into fives go to the local Yellowtail Snapper Home Of The Original Tuna Nachos our real weakness is the KAIYO GRILL & SUSHI the restaurant biz as a encrusted with mild jalapeno and bread You can’t beat this cool waterfront restaurant Philly Cheesesteak, MM 81.7, Oceanside W & beach bar for great island-style food piled high on a fresh Old Highway dishwasher back in 1986, he would crumbs sauteed with cilantro and key lime and a fun Chiki-tiki atmosphere. The big, Amoroso roll with Islamorada, FL 33036 morph into an award-winning chef and butter sauce. diverse menu includes stand-outs like the grilled onions 305-664-5556 become the founder of three highly The Grouper Lorenzo, which is sauteed award-winning Tuna Nachos, Guava Ribs, and Provolone. kaiyokeys.com Lobster Roll, Wasabi- Encrusted Catch & Magnifico! Open M - Sa 5 - Close acclaimed restaurants? and topped with a crab cake, key lime Seafood Pasta. Weddings and private events Hip Dining Jewel Today, Lupe is one of the Keys’ most butter and bernaise sauce, is also a show- are a specialty here and you can feast on JIMMY The land meets the sea beloved Foodmeisters and now has stopper. Sandwich. And do not, we repeat, do everything from a Caribbean- style Pig Roast JOHNSON’S BIG at this popular Keys’ to a Parisian Seafood Buffet. CHILL landmark heralded for another hit on his hands with the new Lazy And while Chef Lupe is a master with not go home without a loaf of Chef Lupe’s MM 104, Bayside it’s fresh sushi, inventive Lobster Seafood Restaurant in Key Largo. fresh local seafood, his chicken, steak homemade banana bread. It is absolute JERSEY BOARDWALK PIZZA Key Largo, FL 33037 wood-fire grilled specialties MM 88.8, Bayside 305-453-9066 & connoisseur’s wine list. Don’t expect anything fancy, here - this and pasta dishes are just as tasty. Lots of heaven! 20 High Point Rd. jjsbigchill.com The menu here is a notable is a super casual roadside eatery. But if great appetizers and light bites here, too The Lazy Lobster is open daily Islamorada, FL 33036 Open M-Su 11:30 am - 10 pm; collaboration by Kaiyo’s celebrated chefs you like true “Keys-style” cooking, the Lazy including some of the best fried cracked for lunch and dinner at 102770 352-853-3800 F & Sa 11:30 am - ‘till? who have a special knack for creating rich, jerseyboardwalkpizza.com The Key’s Hottest Place To Chill deeply flavored dishes with an Asian-Island Lobster won’t dissapoint. conch you’ll ever eat. Overseas Highway (MM 102 Bayside) Su-Th 11 am - 9 pm; F & Sa ’till 10 pm This waterfront restaurant & entertainment twist. This is one indulgent respite you don’t Yes, you can get fresh Florida lobster If you stop in for lunch, we highly in Key Largo. Info: 305-451-0565; Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm complex truly has it all - award-winning want to miss. Full-service catering & event here prepared in all kinds of delicious recommend the coconut fried Fresh Catch LazyLobsterInTheKeys.com. Authentic Italian Food From Jersey waterfront dining, full raw bar, martini bar, planning.

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Hosts, Chef Lupe Ledsma, David Ornelas and Acclaimed Chef/Owner Lupe Ledesma and his Juvenal Sanchez innovativly prepare the freshest seafood outstanding team of talented chefs creatively prepare in town at this casual, family-friendly eatery. fresh-off-the-boat seafood, hand-cut steaks, pasta dishes Great steaks, chicken, vegetarian and seafood pastas, and other house specialities against the backdrop of a Keys-Style dishes and sandwiches along with a great kids breathtaking ocean canvas. menu - all at reasonable prices - make it a Keys favorite! Daily Happy Hour 4 - 6pm with 3 for $1 appetizers at the bar An Islamorada landmark since 1947 Nestled in Downtown Islamorada We’ll even cook your catch! We’ll cook your catch! Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Sushi & Island Cuisine Meet Wood-Fire Grill Offsite Catering Available Offsite Catering is Available

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34 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 35 Award-Winning Legendary. Keys-Style Food World class cuisine. Superb international wines.

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Boat-to-table seafood, Certified Black Angus® steaks, innovative pasta and chicken dishes all served in a casual oceanfront setting. Bring your fresh catch and we’ll cook that, too! Dinner Nightly at 5:30pm Reservations recommended 305.664.3391 Lunch Daily 11am - 4pm Dinner Nightly Su-Th 4 - 9:30pm | Fi & Sa 4-10pm 83000 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada ziggieandmaddogs.com MM 79.9 Oceanside, Islmaorada, Florida Keys 305-664-5256 | lazydaysrestaurant.com Good Eats KEY LARGO FISHERIES LIMONCELLO 1313 Ocean Bay Dr. AT CHEECA LODGE & SPA Key Largo,FL 33037 MM 82, Oceanside 305-451-3782 Islamorada, FL 33036 keylargofisheries.com 305-664-4651 Cafe Open M-Sa 10 am - 8 pm cheeca.com Market Open 7 am -5:30 pm; F & Sa ‘till 7 pm Open Nightly 6 - 10 pm Best Lobster BLT Outstanding Tuscan-Inspired Cuisine Regarded as one of the Key’s top wholesale Cheeca’s authentic, casually rustic restaurant seafood companies, this family-run Fishery serves up an outstanding selection of fresh, also houses a renowned Retail Seafood house-made pastas, hand-rolled pizzas and Market that sells fresh seafood right off modern interpretations of classic Italian the docks, as well as a delightful outdoor favorites. The Mussels with tomatoes and “Backyard Cafe” where you can get terrific white wine garlic broth and the Veal Ragu house-made specialties like Conch Salad, with fresh peas, basil and San Marzano Caesar Seafood Wraps and Fish Baskets. marinara sauce are especially good here, But it’s the chart-topping Lobster BLT & Lobster as is everything else that comes out of this BLT Soup that will totally flip your flops! family-friendly kitchen.

LAZY DAYS LOR-E-LEI MM 79.9, Oceanside MM 82, Bayside Islamorada, FL 33036 Islamorada, FL 33036 305-664-5256 305-664-2692 Open M-Su 11am - 9:30pm; loreleifloridakeys.com F & Sa. ‘till 10pm Open M-Su 8 am - 11 pm lazydaysrestaurant.com Best Keys Sunset Celebration Award-Winning Favorite Home to the world famous Lor-e-lei Back Here's a place where you can enjoy award- Country Fishing Guides, this casual family- winning Keys-style dishes in a spectacular friendly waterfront restaurant & Cabana Bar oceanfront setting. Boat-to-table seafood, has one of the best sunset views in the Keys certified Black Angus steaks, innovative and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 pasta and chicken dishes, along with some days a week with nightly specials, fresh local terrific house specialties headline a large seafood and a variety of other delicious menu that consistently wins rave reviews. dishes. Live entertainment by local bands. Lots of seating options, including an outside Happy Hour specials from 4-6 pm Major waterfront patio, covered seaside porch, credit cards. cozy indoor dining room or beachside bistro with tables nestled in the sand. FYI: The fish MORADA BAY BEACH CAFE & BAR sandwich here is an absolute "Must!" Happy MM 81.6, Bayside Hour from 4 - 6 p.m. with 3 for $1.00 Islamorada, FL 33036 appetizers at the bar. 305-664-3225; moradabay.com LAZY LOBSTER Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner MM 102, Bayside Innovative, Eclectic American/Caribbean Key Largo, FL 33037 Super fresh, local seafood and produce are 305-451-0565 the stars of the show at this laid-back, outdoor lazylobsterinthekeys.com Mediterranean bistro cafe which sits directly Open Daily for lunch & Dinner on a glorious, palm-lined beach. The food is Wonderful Little Gem innovative and eclectic but also includes a Award-winning Chef, Lupe Ledesma of Lazy hearty selection of American favorites. Days acclaim has brought his magical touch to this casual family-friendly eatery in Key Largo. And true to form, he and his team have another winner on their hands. The deep fried lobster sandwich with jalapeno bread crust is just amazing. Other favorites: Wasabi-encrusted tuna, Shrimp Diablo and Conch Ceviche - all are out of this world. Lazy Days signature banana bread is also a staple here - yum!

38 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 39 Good Eats Island Chicken With Mango Pineapple Salsa NIKAI that shines with originality and showcases SNOOK’S BAYSIDE GRAND TIKI AT CHEECA LODGE beautifully prepared Italian cuisine crafted MM 99.9, Bayside From Tarpon Creek Bar & Grill MM 82, Oceanside with farm-fresh ingredients and fresh-off-the Key Largo, FL 33037 bite Islamorada, FL 33036 boat seafood. You’ll find lots of great small 305-453-5004 305-664-4651 plates here along with intoxicating pasta snooks.com cheeca.com dishes and savory main courses with a Open M-Su 11 am - 10 pm Open Nightly 6 - 10 pm strong emphasis on fresh local seafood. Full Daily Sunset Celebration/Happy Hour Intimate Sushi Restaurant bar & excellent wine list. One Of The Keys Top Picks This ultra cool Sushi Bar serves exceptional If there’s anywhere that can convince fresh sushi and Asian-inspired fare along with PIERRE’S you to hang your flip flops in the Florida a unique selection of over 35 hot and cold MM 81.6 Bayside Keys, it’s this hidden waterfront hot spot Sakes, boutique wines and tropical cocktails. Islamorada, FL 33036 where spectacular sunsets create perfect “Must Haves:” The “Big Kahuna Roll” -- tuna 305-664-3225 “ah-ha” moments and mint-garnished and avocado topped with lobster salad, moradabay.com mojitos blow you away. Winning rave macadamia nuts and pineapple-ginger glaze; Open Nightly for Dinner reviews on South Florida’s popular TV show, and the “Dagwood Roll” -- tempura shrimp Eclectic, Haute Cuisine “Check Please,” the chandliered grand Tiki and avocado topped with blue crab, tuna, Nestled on the second floor of a magnificent with its expansive 5,000 square foot lounging sweet soy and sesame seeds. plantation-style house this “Islamorada deck is also home to island luaus and and Stunner” is renowned for its world- incredible nightly sunset celebrations. OLTREMARE RISTORANTE influenced, French fusion cuisine. Everything 80001 Overseas Hwy. on the menu is beautifully prepared and Islamorada, FL 33036 served in a romantic, candlelit, 19th 305-664-0073 century “Indian arcade” which is walled amaracayresort.com with extraordinary artifacts from Morocco, Open Daily for Breakfast & Dinner India and Africa. You can also enjoy eating Coastal Italian downstairs in the Green Flash lounge This Islamorada newcomer is already or outside on the beautiful wrap-around creating quite a stir with an exciting menu veranda overlooking the bay.

CHICKEN MANGO PINEAPPLE SALSA ucked behind the Holiday 4 Boneless Chicken Breasts 1 Med. Green Pepper, finely diced Inn Express & Suites in 1 Cup Olive Oil 1 Med. Red Pepper, finely diced Marathon, is this lively 2 Tbl. Chopped Garlic 1 Small Red Onion, finely diced T 2 Tbl. Lemon Juice 2 Large Mangoes, finely diced 5,000 sq. foot waterfront Tiki 1 Tbl. Paprika 1/2 Fresh Pineapple, finely diced Bar, restaurant and marina 1 Tbl. Salt 1/4 Cup Lime Juice that’ s about as “Keysey” as it 1Tsp. Pepper 3 Tbl. Fresh Cilantro 1 Tbl. Balsamic Vinegar gets. Local seafood dishes and Marinade: Combine oil, garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 Tbl. Sugar Salt & Pepper to taste comfort food with an island/ paprika, salt & pepper and mix well. Add Caribbean flare is the trademark chicken breasts and marinate overnight. Salsa: Mix together all ingredients and set aside. here and we especially like this Preparation: Grill or broil chicken breast until done. Place in oven-proof serving dish and top tasty chicken dish with mango with salsa. Bake at 350º for 5 minutes. Serve with Black Beans and Yellow Rice or side of your pineapple salsa. choice.

You can enjoy this any many other terrific dishes at Tarpon Creek Bar & Grill, 13205 Overseas Highway at MM 53, Oceanside in Marathon behind the Holiday Inn Express. Info: 305-289-1332.

40 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 41 Good Eats ZIGGIE & MAD DOG’S Ziggie’s Crab Shack is now sleek and all-day menu and laid back vibe. Lots of It’s Always A Party MM 83, Bayside sophisticated steak, chops and seafood interesting apps, fresh salads and light Islamorada, FL 33036 restaurant that feels more like Tommy bites kick off a lineup of tacos, burgers, At The Key Colony Inn! 305-664-3391 Bahama than Ernest Hemingway. The sandwiches and beer-battered seafood ziggieandmaddogs.com current, and now famous incarnation is baskets. The pizzas here are absolutely Open nightly 5 - 10 pm better than ever and has become THE place terrific and are all made with hand-stretched, here are a lot of venues in the Keys And we should Fr & Sa ‘till 11 pm for fine dining in the Keys. Orchid garnished house-made dough and San Marzano to stage your wedding or special know because we’ve Best Porterhouse Steak cocktails, international wines, an outstanding tomatoes. Our favorites: the Rappini & Italian event but one of our most favorite attended quite a few Revived in 2005 by former Miami Dolphins’ a-la-carte menu and nightly specials make Sausage and the basil-parmesan Meatballs T tight end and sports broadcaster, Jim ”Mad it one of the Keys’ top dining spots which & Ricotta. Delish! in the Marathon area is the Key Colony here - from elaborate Dog” Mandich and longtime business always draws a colorful celebrity clientele. Inn on Key Colony Beach, MM 53.5, tented weddings, holiday partner Randy Kassewitz, the legendary FRANK'S GRILL oceanside. celebrations, birthday MM 52, Gulfside MIDDLE & Town Square Mall Ok, maybe we are just a wee bit parties, and fishing needless to say, it really books up fast for LOWER KEYS Marathon, Fl 33050 biased since we live right around the tournaments, to corporate engagements the holidays. 305-289-7772 So take this as your official heads Lunch M-Fr 10 am - 3 pm corner but truth be told, owners Chef and local fundraisers. BOOT KEY BAR + GRILL Dinner M - Sa 5 - 9 pm. Sergei and wife, Lena Proudnik know And here’s the best part: you can up: if you want to secure a special date Skipjack Resort & Marina Highly Acclaimed Old-World Italian 19 Sombrero Blvd how to throw one helluva party. really put on the dog here without at the Inn or have an off-premise event Frank Farello’s highly acclaimed trattoria Marathon, FL 33050 embraces his family's Old World Italian The restaurant’s spacious, air- breaking the bank - whether you order that you need catered. Sergei, Lena and 305-289-7662 recipes but is also highly regarded for the General Manager Michael Ruffner will Daily 11am - conditioned atrium with it’s soaring from the Inn’s award-winning menu or excellent American and Classic preparations. Great, Casual All-Day Eats cathedral ceilings and glass doors opt for one of Chef Sergei’s incredible take good care of you. You’ll find over a dozen handcrafted pasta A welcome new addition to the Marathon dishes, along with some great signature abutting the Key Colony Golf Course sets buffet selections. For more info, call at 305-743-0100 dining scene, this hip poolside bar and favorites including Snapper Francaise, Veal grill at the new Skipjack Resort & Marina the perfect stage for just about any size Sergei and Lena always get rave or hit ‘em up at www.kcinn.com. Piccata, Chicken Marsala, Steak Roma and (formerly Sombrero Resort) has a great and any kind of event. reviews for their events and catering so Now Party On! Shrimp Scampi. Beer and wine.

42 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 43 If you love crab, you’ll love this recipe! Good Eats KEY COLONY INN Marathon’s Plaza Grill – MM 53.5 700 West Ocean Dr. Sinatra & Fab Food Go Hand-in-Hand Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 305-743-0100 andles flicker, Frank Sinatra With over 200 bottles, the Plaza’s kcinn.com Open Daily for lunch & dinner croons “Fly Me To The Moon,” intoxicating collection of global Award-Winning Local Favorite and if you close your eyes, you wines, is a welcome respite from the The big “Cheers” type bar, with its old time C can almost see the famous “Rat Pack” predictable “supermarket” selection country club atmosphere, is a favorite locals’ hangout. Chef/Owner Sergei Proudnik’s quipping around the sleek granite bar, that has become the de rigueur of far diverse menu includes 75 Italian, fresh sipping ice-cold martinis and feasting too many local wine lists. seafood and Continental specialties. The on big bowls of linguini alfredo. The inventive martini menu here is weekend Prime Rib Special always draws a big crowd. A popular spot for weddings Welcome to Marathon’s Plaza Grill - also worth the ride and features lively and special events. Full bar. Daily Happy a sleek, ultra-cool neighborhood hang libations like the Basil-Infused Vodka Hour. Live entertainment. Exceptional Sunday Brunch in-season. that’s one of Marathon’s top dining Martini and the Marathon Martini with destinations. melon vodka, cucumber and mint. LAZY DAYS SOUTH This highly acclaimed eatery is known Topping it all off is an absolutely MM 47.3 725 11th St. away at MM 50, Oceanside, 5101 Marathon, FL 33051 for an array of innovative handcrafted decadent dessert menu that throws Overseas Highway in Marathon 305-289-0839 fare including char-grilled steak and calories to the wind. But really - with (next to the Marathon Cinema). Open new.lazydayssouth.com chops, fresh-caught local seafood, classic food, wine and cocktails of this caliber, Open Daily Lunch: 11am - 4pm for dinner Monday through Saturday Dinner: Su -Th 4 - 930pm; F & Sa 4 - 10pm pasta dishes and inspired daily specials - who’s counting? from 5:30 - 9pm. Info: 305-743-7874. Award-Winning Keys-Style Cuisine all at surprisingly reasonable prices. You can find this cozy gem tucked plazagrillflkeys.com Maryland Crab Cakes Like its highly acclaimed sister restaurant in Islamorada, this is also a place where you Maryland is famous for its crab cakes. can take in a spectacular oceanfront setting and casually dine on terrific Keys-style dishes by After you try this recipe, you’ll know why! Chef/Owner Lupe and his team of outstanding chefs whose locally caught seafood, hand-cut Marathon’s Not-To-Be Missed Restaurant Ingredients Preparation steaks and house specialties consistently win rave reviews. Happy Hour from 4-6 pm with 3 Creative Food. International Wine List. • 1 Lb. Fresh Lump Crab Meat (Yields 4- 8 Crab Cakes) for $1.00 appetizers at the bar. Friendly Vibe. Preheat oven to 375º. Place • 1 Cup Mayo LIGHTHOUSE GRILL crab meat in bowl. In separate Faro Blanco Hyatt Resort • Char-Grilled Steaks & Chops • 1 Tbl. Dijon or Dry Mustard 1996 Overseas Hyw, Marathon, FL 33050 bowl, mix together all other • 1 Egg, Beaten 305-743-9018 • Fresh Local Seafood ingredients and gently fold into faroblancoresort.com • 1 Tsp.Worcestershire Sauce Open M-Th 10 am - 11 pm; • Classic Pasta Dishes the crab, taking care not to Su 11 am - 11 pm; • 1 Tsp. Old Bay Seasoning F & Sa 11 - 1 am • Inspired Daily Features break up the lumps of crabmeat Outstanding Food & Views • Full Bar Featuring Specialty Martini Menu • Juice of One Lemon Chill for 2 hours. Form into 6 - 8 Breathtaking views, gorgeous sunsets & an eclectic menu of fresh seafood, local • 7 Saltine Crackers, Crushed cakes. Do not pack batter too favorites and inspired daily specials, make • 2 Tbl. Fresh Minced Parsley firmly - the cakes should be this unique waterfront restaurant and tranquil veranda bar a great respite for a casual as loose as possible yet still lunch, generous cocktails or romantic dinner. Located at Marathon’s newly revitalized Plaza Grill hold their shape. Place on landmark, the Faro Blanco Resort, the Monday thru Saturday at 5:30 -9p.m. greased baking sheet Lighthouse Grill raises the bar for great dining in the Middle Keys. Closed Sunday and broil about 6 minutes 5101 Overseas Highway, Marathon on each side minutes or plazagrillflkeys.com until golden brown. Reservations Suggested: 305-743-7874

44 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 45 Live Music | Open 4:20 - Midnight Monday Thru Saturday ( January thru April) | 16 Oysters Grilled Taps | Fresh Local Seafood | Daily Specials 150 Bottled & Canned Beers SMOKED, BAKED & FRIED Good Eats MY NEW JOINT SEVEN MILE GRILL rule the day at Matt and Carolyn Anthony’s Fried Conch, Seafood Pasta with key lime My Favorite Joint At The Square Grouper MM 47.5, Gulfside friendly, neighborhood dockside hangout. butter sauce and other heavenly delights. MM 22.5 Oceanside Marathon, FL 33050 Homemade soups, crisp salads, yummy New upstairs cocktail lounge, tapas and Cudjoe Key 33042 305-743-4481 apps, big boy sandwiches and seriously raw bar open ‘tll midnight. 305-745-8880 7milegrill.com good entrees draw a loyal crowd. Nightly mynewjoint420lounge.com Open M-Su 7 am - 9 pm specials with Prime Rib every Thurs. Daily TARPON CREEK M-Sa 4:20 - Midnight Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Happy Hour features 30ç Wings & Shrimp. MM 53.5 Happy Hour 4:20 - 6:30 pm offering Award-Winning Home Cooking Live entertainment every Tues. - Sat. Full bar. At The Holiday Inn Express $6 cocktails This historic landmark restaurant is now Major credit cards. Marathon, FL 33050 Because Two Joints Are Better Than One! home to long-time restaurateurs, Pete & Lisa 305-289-1332 Located upstairs from the Square Grouper, Chekimoglou who serve up really great local SQUARE GROUPER BAR & GRILL tarponcreekbarandgrill.com this swanky bar and lounge is a hip spot seafood along with home-made American MM 22.5, Oceanside Best Wood-Fired Pizza Square Grouper to kick back with your favorite libation and Mediterranean dishes. The Gyros, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042 This beautiful waterfront Tiki-style restaurant and My New Joint and indulge in an innovative tapas menu, Spinach Pie & Greek Burger are absolutely 305-745-8880 serves up classic and contemporary because two fabulous raw bar, cheese and chocolate amazing here and all desserts are baked squaregrouperbarandgrill.com southern comfort fare reminiscent of rustic joints are better fondues and yummy desserts. You’ll also on premises from scratch. The Key Lime Pie Open M-Su through April Gulf Coast cuisine but with a touch of than one! find one of the best specialty hand-crafted & NY-Style Cheesecake are worth every Lunch 11 am - 2:30 pm; Caribbean and Latin spice. A big bar and cocktail menus in the Keys, along with a calorie! Dinner 5 - 10 pm open-air dining area overlooking unique tap system with 15 different draft Cocktail Lounge 4:20 - Midnight the marina makes it a perfect Ranked #1 Restaurant in beers plus a whopping 150 canned and SPARKY’S LANDING A Keys Top Pick spot to kick back and the Florida Keys on bottled beers. Lots of interesting wines, too, MM 53.5, Oceanside A well executed, inventive menu enjoy casual eats and and all of them are available by the glass Sadowski Causeway makes this unassuming roadside spot Marathon’s only wood- or by the bottle. A great place to bring your Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 one of the Keys’ top picks. Two cozy fired pizza, as well as Voted Best Lunch buds! 305-289-7445 dining rooms, deliciously splashed fresh, local seafood and and Best Seafood in the People’s Choice sparkyslanding.com with apple green and mandarin hearty flame-grilled steaks Awards of the Lower PLAZA GRILL Open Daily 11 am - 10 pm orange walls, set the stage for and chicken. $10 Blue Plate Special Lunch | Cocktails | Full Bar | Happy Hour 4:20-6:30 | Raw Bar Hour 4:20-6:30 | Raw $10 Blue Plate Special Lunch | Cocktails Full Bar Happy Keys and Key West MM 50 (next to Marathon Theater) Voted Best Happy Hour wonderful dishes like the Yellowfin Marathon, Fl 33050 Fresh-off-the-boat fish and generous cocktails Tuna and Avocado Eggrolls, Flash 305-745-8880 | MM 22.5 Oceanside, Cudjoe Key | Lunch 11-2:30 * Dinner 5-10 305-743-7874; plazagrillflkeys.com Open M - Sa 5:30 - 9pm Marathon’s “No-To-Be-Missed” Restaurant The spotlight is on big flavor at this cozy neighborhood hang that’s a local favorite in the Middle Keys. Artfully prepared food, steak and chops, seafood and traditional Italian specialties, along with inspired ethnic specialties— all at surprisingly reasonable prices— round out a diverse menu that’s “Great Portions, Great Prices, complimented by an expansive wine list Great Atmosphere” and inventive martinis.

PORKY’S BAYSIDE • Casual Italian MM 47.5, Gulfside Dining Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-2065 • Fresh Homemade porkysbaysidebbq.com Pasta Open M-Su 7 am - 10 pm Daily Happy Hour 3 - 6 pm Real Deal BBQ On The Waterfront An old Keys lsland vibe, “real deal” house- • Bread Baked smoked BBQ & fresh local seafood are the Daily SURFSURF && TURFTURF hallmark of this funky open-air waterfront • Fresh Local Casual Dining At Affordable Prices hangout that always draws a big local Seafood crowd. There are terrific nightly specials “Key West’s Favorite Steak & Lobster House” along with homemade desserts, a great • Full Liquor Bar daily Happy Hour & live entertainment. You Fresh Lobsters • Shrimp Scampi • Grouper can even rent a jet-ski or book an eco tour Prime Rib • Filet Mignon • T-Bone Steak here. Pet friendly, too! SSeerrvviinngg DDiinnnneerr DDaaiillyy 55 -- 1111PPMM Full Bar & Tropical Drinks FREE 1208 Simonton Street 305 Corner Of Simonton & Truman 305-296-4900 PARKING In The Heart Of Old Town 292-1199 Old Town Key West Open Daily Noon - 11 PM

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• Bread Baked Daily SURFSURF && TURFTURF • Fresh Local Seafood Casual Dining At Affordable Prices • Full Liquor Bar “Key West’s Favorite Steak & Lobster House” Fresh Lobsters • Shrimp Scampi • Grouper Prime Rib • Filet Mignon • T-Bone Steak SSeerrvviinngg DDiinnnneerr DDaaiillyy 55 -- 1111PPMM Full Bar & Tropical Drinks FREE 1208 Simonton Street 305 Corner Of Simonton & Truman 305-296-4900 PARKING In The Heart Of Old Town 292-1199 Old Town Key West Open Daily Noon - 11 PM Key West restaurants warmly welcoming the AMEX Card Key West restaurants warmly welcoming the AMEX Card Key West restaurants warmly welcoming the AMEX Card Bistro Solé Café Solé BistroBistro Solé Solé CaféCafé SoléSolé THE BEST OF KEY WEST Good Eats BLIND PIG FYI: Don’t miss KEY WEST At The Gates Hotel Happy Hour from 4 - 3824 N Roosevelt Blvd 6 pm where you can ABBONDANZA ITALIAN RESTAURANT Key West, FL 33040 get great drinks and 1208 Simonton St. 305-320-0930 terrific appetizers Key West, FL 33040 gateshotelkeywest.com like Baby Lamb 305-292-1199 Open Daily 7am – 10pm Chops, Tempura Open M - Su 5 - 11 pm Keep On Truck’n! Lobster Tail, Honey Now That’s Italian The Gates Hotel’s onsite signature food BBQ Wings and Extra large portions of traditional Italian truck serves up a tasty tapas-style selection Boat House Bread for fare, family-friendly prices and a relaxed, of regional Cuban, Bahamian, Caribbean 50% off. casual atmosphere, have made this a and Floridian Flavors cuisine with local favorite Key West dining destination and ingredients. Stand-outs include the Shrimp CAFE SOLE winner of the People’s Choice Award for Seafood, Shellfish and Steaks with a French twist by With Chef John Correa's award-winning cuisine and Tacos, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Nachos and 1029 Southard St. Seafood, Shellfish and Steaks with a French twist by With Chef John Correa's award-winning cuisine and “Best Italian Restaurant.” You’ll find all your award-winning Chef John Correa. Indoor and outdoor extensive wine list, (Wine Spectator Award since 2004) Parmesan Fries. Key West award-winning Chef John Correa. Indoor and outdoor Withextensive Chef John wine Correa’s list, (Wine award-winning Spectator cuisine Award and since extensive 2004) wine favorites, along with a delicious selection of seating with a fine wine bar and select craft brews. this hidden gem is an absolute "must" for foodies. 305-294-0230 Seafood, Shellfishseating and with Steaks a fine winewith bara French and select twist craft by brews. this hidden gem is an absolute "must" for foodies. seafood items and nightly specials. Large Open nightly from 5 - 10 p.m. HAPPY HOUR 5 - 7 p.m. list, (WineWith Spectator Chef John Award Correa's since 2004)award-winning this hidden gemcuisine is an and absolute BOAT HOUSE BAR & GRILL cafesole.com CHUG CANTINA Open nightly from 5 - 10 p.m. HAPPY HOUR 5 - 7 p.m. OpenOpen NightlyNightly from 55 - - 10 10 p.m. p.m. parties welcome. Full bar. Major credit award-winning Chef John Correa. Indoor and outdoor extensive wine list, (Wine“must” forSpectator foodies. Award since 2004) 700 Front St. Open Nightly 5-10 pm At 24 North Hotel $20$20 Entrees Entrees && 2-4-12-4-1 Select WinesWines by by the the glass glass cards. seating with a fine wine bar and select craft brews. this hidden gem is an absolute "must" for foodies. Key West, FL 33040 Innovative, Award-Winning Menu 3820 N Roosevelt Blvd. WhereWhere Pigs Pigs Fly Fly Openwhenwhen Daily seated from byby 5 6:30 6:30- 10 pm 305-294-9191 You’ll think you’ve stumbled off the sidewalk Key West, FL 33040 Open nightly from 5 - 10 p.m. HAPPY HOUR 5 - 7 p.m. Open Nightly from 5 - 10 p.m. AMBROSIA Open M-Su 10 am -10 pm and into Provence when you step inside Cafe 305-320-0940 $20 Entrees & 2-4-1 Select Wines by the glass 1401 Simonton St. Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm Sole and catch the scents of fresh herbs and gateshotelkeywest.com Key West, FL 33040 Where Pigs Fly when seated by 6:30 Best Happy Hour sauteing garlic. Chef/Owner, John Correa Open Daily 8am – 8pm 305-293-0304 With its nautical flags and rope-wrapped is a master of seafood & French sauces and Lively Poolside Bar & Cafe bistrobistro solé solé ambrosiasushi.com bar, this bustling dockside hot-spot his food is a whoop of earthy, sun-drenched Unwind with some tacos and beer at this Dinner M - Su 6 -10 pm; captures all the charm of Key West’s flavor. Must-Trys: the Conch Carpaccio and casual, convivial bar and cafe that serves Lunch M - Sa 11:30 am - 2 pm Historic Seaport and serves up an Hog Fish Snapper. Groups and wedding breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the 1019 White St., Key West 1029 Southard Street, Key West Key West’s Best Sushi 1019 White St., Key West 1029 Southard Street, Key West excellent, and very affordable, menu of parties welcome. Wine and beer. gorgeous pool at the hip 24 North Hotel. 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Two Friends Patio Tavern N’ Town BISTRO 245 Margaritaville Resort & Marina 245 Front St. Key West, FL 33040 305-294-4000 margaritavillekeywestresort.com Open M-Su 7 am-10 pm Best Sunday Brunch Bistro 245’s top culinary team creates Join us FOR OUR exceptional Caribbean cuisine on Key West’s WATERFRONT SUNDAY scenic harbor front. You can enjoy breakfast, BISTRO BRUNCH WITH AN lunch or dinner comfortably indoors or dine Established in 1967, Two Friends Patio has been ARRAY OF YOUR Enjoy steakhouse favorites, local seafood and wood fired piz- casually outside Margaritaville's Sunset a family-owned landmark for over three decades. zas, along with an inspired menu of small plates in luxurious FAVORITE CUISINE Pier which comes alive each evening 245 EstablishedA casual in open 1967, patio Two dining Friends experience Patio has for beenbreakfast, Enjoysurroundings steakhouse where favorites, a dramatic local openseafood Tapas and Theater wood Kitchen fired piz- with entertainment by the famous sunset LATITUDES AT SUNSET KEY a family-ownedlunch or landmark dinner everyday, for over beginning three decades. at 8am. zas,takes along center with stage. an inspired Nightly Happymenu ofHour small • Live plates Entertainmen in luxurious performers. Award- winning Sunday Brunch Enjoy flavorful island cuisine and gorgeous views of 245 FRONT STREET A casualThe finest open in patio local diningseafood experience and chargrilled for breakfast, steaks and ribs. surroundings where a dramatic open Tapas Theater Kitchen from 10 am - 2 pm Full bar. Major credit the Gulf of Mexico while dining in casual elegance. 305.292.4320 OPENTABLE.COM lunch or dinnerKaraoke everyday, nightly in beginning the lounge atat 8am.8pm. takes center stage. Nightly Happy Hour • Live Entertainmen cards. HOURS: 10AM2PM RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED The finest in local seafoodFree and customer chargrilled parking. steaks and ribs. Advance reservations required. Board the private Free parking while dining - please present EstablishedKaraoke in 1967, nightly Two Friends in the lounge Patio athas 8pm. been Enjoy steakhouse favorites, local seafood and wood fired piz- launch at Slip 29, Margaritaville Resort & Marina. parking ticket to server for validation a family-owned landmarkFree customer for over parking. three decades. zas, along with an inspired menu of small plates in luxurious 245 FRONT STREET A casual open patio dining experience for breakfast, surroundings where a dramatic open Tapas Theater Kitchen 305.292.5394 | OPENTABLE.COM lunch or dinner everyday, beginning at 8am. takes center stage. Nightly Happy Hour • Live Entertainmen Marriott Key West Beachside 3811 North Roosevelt Blvd., The finest in local seafood and chargrilled steaks and ribs. 48 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 49 Karaoke512 Front nightly Street in •the 305-296-3124 loungewww.twofriendskeywest.com at 8pm. • twofriendskeywest.com Key West 305-296-8100www.taverntown.com | tavernntown.com Free customer parking. Marriott Key West Beachside 3811 North Roosevelt Blvd., 512 Front Street • 305-296-3124www.twofriendskeywest.com • twofriendskeywest.com Key West 305-296-8100www.taverntown.com | tavernntown.com

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THE GRILL At Hilton Garden Inn 3850 N Roosevelt Blvd Key West, FL 33040 305-320-0920 Breakfast: M – F 6am – 10am Sa & Su 7am – 11am Join Us On Facebook Bar: 4pm – 12am Dinner: 5pm – 10pm For Our Daily Specials Casual American Fare Sip ‘n Savor Located in the lobby of the Hilton Garden www.facebook.com/ Inn, this casual eatery boasts a big breakfast TavernNTown buffet plus several a la carte specialty items, Nightly Theater Kitchen as well as casual dinner fare with a good Watch our award-winning chefs work their magic selection of beef, fish and chicken dishes. Full bar. Entertainment - Nightly 5 to 9 pm

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Sydney Macdongall is joined by her mother and friend Matt Hon, Executive Director of the Key West Last year's Stoli Key West Classic Cocktail contest Key West honors the late Gilbert Baker, creator of the Rainbow Flag, Pirate Radio’s Jack Smith and Kim Works broadcast Queen Mother QMitch calls his Charley Sessoms in helping out at the first fundraising Golf Business Guild is welcomed by Julian Ward, Ed of winner Rocky Collins from Dallas congratulates this during its 2017 Pride Parade. live from the Key West Pride Street Fair. outrageous version of Bingo at the Tournament for the Key West High School Golf Team. the Island House at the start of the Stoli Key West year's winner Kayla Hassbrook from New York City. 801 Cabaret Bar. Classic Cocktail Mixer which opened Pride Week.

Randy Thompson of Aqua Nightclub fame was Charles Mentz and Raquel Cummings enjoy the back Team Shark Bait had a large turnout to participate in the 41st Johnny White, Jody Weinhaufer and Laura Canavan Alma Jean, the ugliest Drag Queen in Captivity, is helped Cindy and Ric McCausland were in back in town to perform in this year's Queen garden at Kellys Caribbean bar and brewery host of the annual Key West Swim Around. at the Samuels House Bottlecap fundraiser. on stage by Marcus Varner. period costume for the season finale of Mother Pageant. May Key West Business Guild mixer. Rock Soloman's Retrospective event at the Bottlecap, which also featured classic cars.

66 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West FALL 2017 67 Sleep Tight Recommended Lodging Breezy Palms Resort Lookout Lodge Resort Coconut Cay Resort Rainbow Bend Resort An Island Oasis KEY LARGO 80015 Overseas Hwy. 87770 Overseas Hwy. 7196 Overseas Hwy. 57784 Overseas Hwy. 630 South Street Azul Del Mar Islamorada, FL 33036 Islamorada, FL 33036 Marathon, FL 33050 Grassy Key, FL 33050 Key West, FL 33040 Casa 325 Equator Resort 104300Overseas Hwy. 305-664-2361 305-852-9915 877-354-3567 305-289-1505 305-295-9464 325 Duval St. 818 Fleming St. Key Largo, FL 33037 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 888-253-2985 Caloosa Cove Resort Matecumbe Resort Coco Plum Beach & Tennis Club Sandpiper Motel Angelina Guesthouse 305-292-0011 305-294-7775 73801 Overseas Hwy. 76261 Overseas Hwy. 109 Coco Plum Dr. 2443 Overseas Hwy. 302 Angela Street Bayside Inn Islamorada, 33036 Islamorada, 33036 Marathon, FL 33050 Marathon, FL 33050 Key West, FL 33040 Cayo Hueso Resort Fairfield Inn & Suites 99490 Overseas Hwy. 888-297-3208 305-664-8801 305-743-0240 305-743-2244 305-294-4480 513 United St. 3852 North Roosevelt Blvd. Key Largo, 3037 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 305-451-4450 Caribbean Resort Moorings Village & Spa Continental Inn Sea Dell Motel Artist House 305-797-1500 305-320-0910 117 South Caroll St. 123 Beach Road 1121 W. Ocean Dr. 5000 Overseas Hwy. 534 Eaton St. Courtyard By Marriott Islamorada, FL 33036 Islamorada, FL 33036 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 Marathon, FL 33050 Key West 33040 Coco Plum Inn Fairfield Inn Key West by Marriott 99751 Overseas Hwy. 305-664-2235 305-664-4708 305-289-0101 305-743-5161 305-296-3977 611 Whitehead St. 2400 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Key Largo, 33037 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 305-451-3939 Casa Morada Ocean House Courtyard Marriott Sea Shell Beach Resort Authors Guesthouse 305-295-2955 305-296-5700 136 Madiera Rd. 82885 Old Highway 2146 Overseas Hwy. 57612 Overseas Hwy. 725 White St. Dove Creek Lodge Islamorada, 33036 Islamorada, FL 33036 Marathon, FL 33050 Grassy Key, FL 33050 Key West, FL 33040 Coconut Beach Resort Frances Street Bottle Inn 147 Seaside Ave. 305-664-0044 305-664-4844 305-289-2100 305-289-0265 305-294-7381 1500 Alberta St. 535 Southard St. Key Largo, 33037 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 305-852-6200 Cheeca Lodge & Spa Pelican Resort & Marina Gluntz Ocean Beach Club Seascape Motel & Marina Avalon Bed & Breakfast 305-294-0057 305-294-8530 81801 Overseas Hwy. 84457 Overseas Hwy. 361 E. Ocean Dr. 1275 66th St. Ocean East 1317 Duval St. Hilton Key Largo Resort Islamorada, 33036 Islamorada, 33036 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 Marathon, FL 33050 Key West, FL 33040 Conch House Heritage Inn Galleon Resort & Marina 97000 Overseas Hwy. 305-664-4651 305-664-4435 305-289-0525 305-743-6212 305-294-823 625 Truman Ave. 617 Front St. Key Largo, FL 33037 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 3041 888-871-3437 Chesapeake Beach Resort Pines & Palms Resort Gulfview Waterfront Resort Skipjack Resort & Marina Azul 305-293-0020 305-296-7711 83409 Overseas Hwy. 80401 Old Hwy. 58743 Overseas Hwy. 19 Sombrero Blvd. 907 Truman Ave. Hampton Inn Islamorada, 33036 Islamorada, 33036 Marathon, FL 33050 Marathon, FL 33050 Key West, FL 33040 Courtney's Place Garden House 102400 Overseas Hwy. 800-338-3395 305-664-4343 305-289-1414 305-289-7662 305-296-5152 720 Whitmarsh Lane 329 Elizabeth St. Key Largo, 33037 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 305-451-1400 Coconut Palm Inn Postcard Inn Beach Resort & The Hammocks Sugarloaf Lodge Banyan Resort 305-294-3480 305-296-5368 198 Harbourview Dr. Marina 1688 Overseas Hwy. 17001 Overseas Hwy. 323 Whitehead St. Holiday Inn & Marina Tavernier, FL 33070 84001 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050 Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042 Key West 33040 Courtyard By Marriott Gardens Hotel 99701 Overseas Hwy. 305-852-3017 Islamorada, 33036 305-743-9009 305-745-3211 305-296-7786 3041 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 526 Angela St. Key Largo, 33037 305-664-2321 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 305-451-2121 Creekside Inn Hawks Cay Tranquility Bay Beach Resort Blue Parrot Inn 305-296-6595 305-294-2661 90611 Old Hwy. Sunset Inn 61 Hawks Cay Blvd. 2600 Overseas Hwy. 916 Elizabeth St. Key West Inn Islamorada, 33070 82200 Overseas Hwy Duck Key, FL 33050 Marathon, FL 33050 Key West 33040 Crowne Plaza La Concha The Gates Hotel 201 Ocean Drive 305-852-2351 Islamorada, FL 33036 305-743-7000 888-260-6682 305-296-0033 430 Duval St. 3824 Roosevelt Blvd. Key Largo, FL 33037 305-664-3454 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 800-462-6079 Days Inn Holiday Inn Express & Suites White Sands Inn Best Western Hibiscus 305-296-2991 786-232-3510 82749 Overseas Hwy. Sands Of Islamorada 13201 Overseas Hwy. 57622 Overseas Hwy. 1313 Simonton St. Kona Kai Resort Islamorada, 33036 80051 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050 Grassy Key, FL 33050 Key West, FL 33040 Curry House Grand Guesthouse 97802 Overseas Hwy. 305-6643681 Islamorada, FL 33036 800-315-2621 305-743-5285 305-294-3763 806 Fleming St. 1116 Grinnell St. Key Largo, FL 33037 305-664-2791 Key West 33040 Key West, FL 33040 800-365-7829 Harbor Lights Hyatt Place At Faro Blanco La Te Da By The Sea Best Western Key Ambassador 305-294-6777 305-294-0590 84951Overseas Hwy MARATHON/ Resort & Yacht Club 58162 Overseas Hwy. 3755 S. Roosevelt Blvd. Marriott Key Largo Beach Resort Islamorada, FL 33036 1996 Overseas Hwy. Grassy Key, FL 33050 Key West, FL 33040 Curry Mansion Inn Harborside Motel & Marina 103800 Overseas Hwy. 866-599-6674 LOWER KEYS Marathon, FL 33050 305-743-8400 305-296-3500 511 Caroline St. 900 Eisenhower Dr. Key Largo, 33037 305-743-1234 Key West, FL 33040 Key West 33040 800-551-2409 Islander Resort Anchor Inn Blue Marlin Motel 305-294-5349 305-294-2780 82100 Overseas Hwy. 10051 Overseas Hwy Key Colony Beach Motel KEY WEST 1320 Simonton St. Marina Del Mar Resort Islamorada, 33036 Marathon, FL 33050 441 E. Ocean Dr. Key West, FL 33040 Customs House Inn Heron House 305-664-2031 305-743-2213 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 24 North Hotel 800-359-4827 124 Duval St. 512 Simonton St. & Marina 3820 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 527 Caribbean Blvd. 305-289-0411 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Islander Bayside Banana Bay Resort Key West, FL 33040 Blue Parrot Inn 305-294-8507 305-294-9227 Key Largo, 33037 305-320-0940 866-5528876 81450 Overseas Hwy. 4590 Overseas Hwy. Kingsail Motel 916 Elizabeth St. Islamorada, 33036 Marathon, FL 33050 7050 Overseas Hwy. Key West 33040 Doubletree Grand Key Resort Hilton Garden Inn 305-664-0082 888-253-1628 Marathon, FL 33050 Alexanders Guest House 305-296-0033 3990 South Roosevelt Blvd. 3850 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Ocean Pointe Suites 1118 Fleming Street 500 Burton Dr. 305-7435246 Key West 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Island Villa Rental Properties Bayview Inn Key West, FL 33040 Cabana Inn 305-293-1818 305-320-0920 Key Largo, 33037 305-294-9919 305-853-3000 81681 Old Highway Conch Key, FL 33050 Lime Tree Inn Bay Resort 413 Applerouth Lane Islamorada, FL 33036 305-289-1525 68500 Overseas Hwy. Key West, FL 33040 Douglas House Historic Hideaways 305-664-3333 Long Key, FL 33001 Alexander Palms Court 305-296-2323 419 Amelia St. 1109 Duval St. Play Largo Resort & Spa 715 South St. 97450 Overseas Hwy. Bonefish Bay Resort 305-664-4740 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Key Lantern Motel & 12565 Overseas Hwy. Key West, FL 33040 Caribbean House 305-294-5269 305-294-3064 Key Largo, Fl 33037 305-296-6413 305-853-1001 Blue Fin Inn Marathon, 33050 Little Palm Island 226 Petronia St. 82150 Overseas Hwy. 305-289-0565 28500 Overseas Hwy. Key West, FL 33040 Duval Gardens Hollinsed House Islamorada, FL 33036 Little Torch Key, FL 33042 Almond Tree Inn 305-2961600 1012 Duval St. 611 Southward St. Sunset Cove Beach Resort 512 Truman Ave. 99360 Overseas Hwy. 305-664-4572 Captain Pip’s Marina & Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Hideaway Looe Key Reef Resort Key West, FL 33040 The Casablanca 305-292-3379 305-296-8031 Key Largo, FL 33037 305-296-5415 305-451-0705 KonTiki Resort 1410 Overseas Hwy. 27340 Overseas Hwy. 900-904 Duval St. 81200 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050 Ramrod Key, FL33042 Key West, FL 33040 Duval House Hyatt Beach House Resort Islamorada, FL 33036 305-743-4403 305-872-2215 Ambrosia 305-296-0815 815 Duval St. 5051 US Hwy 1 ISLAMORADA 305-664-5305 622 Fleming Street Key West 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Casa del Sol Beach Resort Parmers Resort Key West, FL 33040 Casa Marina Resort 305-294-1666 305-294-0059 305-296-9838 Amara Cay Resort La Siesta Resort 58182 Overseas Hwy 565 Barry Ave. 1500 Reynolds St. 8001 Overseas Hwy. 80241 Overseas Hwy. Grassy Key, FL 33050 Little Torch Key, FL 33042 Key West 33041 Eden House Hyatt Centric Key West Resort Islamorada, 33036 800-274-9949 305-872-2157 Andrews Inn 305-296-3535 1015 Fleming St. & Spa Islamorada, 33036 0 Whalton Lane 305-664-0073 305-664-2132 Key West 33040 601 Front St. Key West, FL 33040 305-296-6868 Key West 33040 305-294-7730 305-809-1234

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Hyatt Sunset Harbor Resort La Pensione Paradise Inn Southernmost House 200 Sunset Lane 809 Truman Street 819 Simonton St. 1400 Duval St. Key West 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Key West 33040 305-292-2001 305-292-9923 305-293-8007 305-296-3141

Hyatt Windward Pointe Mango Tree Inn Parrot Key Hotel & Resort Southernmost Inn 3675 S. Roosevelt Blvd 603 Southard St. 2801 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 525 United Street Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Key West 33040 Key West, FL 305-293-5050 305-293-1177 855-462-0807 305-292-1450

H2O Suites Hotel Margaritaville Resort & Marina Pegasus International Hotel Southernmost Point Guest House 1212 Simonton St. 245 Front St. 501 Southard St. 1327 Duval St. Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Key West 33041 Key West 33041 305-296-3432 866-841-3700 305-294-9323 305294-0715

IBIS Bay Beach Resort The Marker Waterfront Resort Pier House Resort Southwinds Motel 3101 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 200 Williams St. One Duval St. 1321 Simonton St. KeyWest, FL 33040 Key West 33040 Key West 33041 Key West, FL 33040 305-296-1043 305-712-7196 305-296-4600 305-296-2215

Inn At Key West Marrero’s Guest House Pilot House Spanish Gardens 3420 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 410 Fleming St. 414 Simonton St. 1325 Simonton St. Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Key West 33040 305-294-5541 305-294-6977 305-296-2131 305-294-1051

Key West Bahama House Marriott Courtyard Waterfront Preferred Properties Speakeasy Inn 415 Bahama St. 3031-41 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Vacation Rentals 1117 Duval St. Key West, FL 33040 Key West 33040 526 Southard St. Key West, FL 33040 888-600-0425 305-296-6595 Key West, FL 33040 305-296-2680 305-294-3040 Key West Bayside Inn & Suites The Mermaid & The Alligator Suite Dreams Inn 3444 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 729 Truman Ave. The Reach Resort 1001 Von Phister St. Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 1425 Simonton St. Key West, FL 33040 305-296-7593 305-294-1894 Key West 33040 305-292-4713 888-318-4316 Key West Bed & Breakfast Nassau House Sunrise Suites 415 William St. 1016 Fleming St. Rose Lane Villas 3685 Seaside Dr. Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 511 Eaton St. Key West, FL 33040 305-296-7274 800-296-8513 Key West, FL 33040 305-296-6661

Key West Harbor Inn Nyah The Saint Hotel Sunset Key 219 Elizabeth St. 420 Margaret St. 417 Eaton St. Guest Cottages Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Key West 33040 245 Front St. 305-296-2978 305-296-2131 305-294-3200 Key West, FL 33040 866-236-5400 Key West Marriott Beachside Ocean Breeze Inn Santa Maria Suites Resort Resort 625 South St. 1401 Simonton St. Tropical Inn 3841 North Roosevelt Blvd. Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 812 Duval St. Key West, FL 33040 305-296-2829 305-296-5678 Key West, FL 33040 305-296-8100 305-294-9977 Ocean Key Resort & Spa Seaport Inn Of Key West Key West Vacation Zero Duval St. 329 William St. Truman Hotel Rentals Key West 33040 Key West 33040 611 Truman Ave. 1075 Duval St. - C22 305-296-7701 305-294-3480 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, Fl 33040 305-296-6700 305-296-9292 Old Town Suites Seascape Inn Bed & Breakfast 517 Truman Ave. 420 Olivia St. Vacation Key West Knowles House Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Ferry Terminal 1004 Eaton St. 305-296-5169 305-296-7776 100 Grinnell St. Key West 33040 Key West, FL33040 305-296-8132 Olivia By Duval Simonton Court 305-295-9500 511 Olivia St. 320 Simonton St. Last Key Realty Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Weatherstation Inn Vacation Rentals 305-296-4275 305-294-6386 57 Front St. 1121 Duval St. Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Orchid Key Inn Silver Palms Inn 305-294-7277 305-292-6266 1004 Duval St. 830 Truman Ave. Key West, FL 33040 Key West 33041 Westwinds Inn The Lexington 305-296-9915 305-294-8700 914 Eaton St. 3850 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Palms Hotel Sheraton Suites 305-296-4440 305-294-6681 820 White St. 2001 South Roosevelt Blvd. Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Wicker Guesthouse L’Habitation Guest House 305-294-3146 305-292-9800 913 Duval St. 408 Eaton St. Key West, FL 33040 Key West 33040 Papa’s Hideaway Southernmost Beach Resort 305-296-4275 305-293-9203 309 Louisa St. 1319 Duval St. Key West, FL 33040 Key West 33040 305-295-7497 305-296-6577

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