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On Site Sales Office Open Daily (30?) 292-0020, U.S. I at MM 5, turn on College Rd. Sales Office at Truman Annex |3O5) 296-7078 in Bldg. 21 on Front Street APRIL 11, 1996 solares hill PAGE 3 Solares Hill: Twenty Years In Margaritaville ByPamDoto drugs, affordable housing, Duval with David Ethridge and Anne Carlisle Street's trashy condition, and, of course, morality. Does anybody hear olares Hill is 20 years old this an echo? month. Or maybe 25. Actually, In the mid-70s, Key West was S the earliest editions of the just beginning to shake off effects of paper appeared in 1971, but after a an economy stunted by Navy down- two year straggle, publication was sizing in which we lost 25 percent of suspended and it wasn't seen again our population, and the stable pay- until April of 1976. That's the date rolls that went with them. founder, owner, editor and navigator Money was seeping back into Bill Huckel chose for his paper's town. A few tourists were dribbling birth, so that's plenty good for us. in during three or four winter 20th anniversary it is. months and rich folk from the main- The newspaper is named after land were beginning to winter here the highest point in Key West, and finance the renovations of the Solares Hill, 18 feet above sea level. houses of Old Town. Marijuana The area was named after the cigar- smuggling was joining a slowly grow- making Solares family. ing tourism industry and a waning We're not going to chronicle the commercial fishing industry as one first two decades of Solares Hill, nor leg of our economic triad. all the significant news stories of the In those days, nature gave us town during that period, because very sure sips when the Columbian what we learned in looking back over and Jamaican ganga crops were old issues is more instructive: "The being harvested: fancy cars sold for more things change, the more things cash as did fancy boats, big tippers stay the same." would spend a $100 each for cham- Guess what the significant issues pagne dinners at Pier House and were 10 and 20 years ago? Too much bankers would nod and smile at you building, the comprehensive plan, the on the street, vaults fat with cash. It KWPD, offshore drilling, sewage, was our own mini-agricultural revo- Bubbas versus "outsiders," noise, lution and the early age of Buffett. The town was bestirring itself, and as transportation, parking, congestion, West, drinking mint juleps and host- it did, Bill Huckel, with the help of ing lively picnics. There's also the some friends, launched his newspa- first mention of a continuing theme per to record the tick tock of Key in this town: Coming to Terms with West. Huckel, from the beginning, Body Parts. Artist Robert Winisch had an extraordinary feel for the did a mural at the Atlantic Shores town and her people; he knew who Motel featuring a nymph with a "sur- and what to celebrate and he had a real smile and wildly swinging, bul- very fuss-budgety approach to mat- bous breasts." The then-owner of ters of public policy. It was obvious Atlantic Shores was disappointed from the start that the paper loved that the work wasn't more family-ori- Key West. Writing on national dis- ented. What? Breasts aren't family- cord: . oriented? "While other places were being Prom inception, Solares Hill was overcome by the rush and bigness of in the thick of the battle over too industrialization, while little towns much building, and an early issue were disappearing and giant suburbs predicted a skirmish over an 831 unit were created... while warmth for townhouse project on Rest Beach. one's fellow man was replaced with If they had only known: 1800 caution towards him, Key West was Atlantic, Casa Cassels, Key West going its own independent way — it Beach Club, The Reach, the has been outside the ways of dissen- Sheraton, La Brisa, the Hyatt, and sion that are ravaging this country," the Hilton, Ocean Key and Galleon Photo: Nancy Spievak McGinn Huckel wrote. "Heart is the very timeshares, all got zoned and built. quality that could save our country The current Solares Hill staff, from left to right: Looking back after the first 10 Front row: Donna Brown, Kim Works, Patti Anthony, Pam Doto, Delia Badart and from its present agonies and it is found here in Key West." years, editorial guru and urban Patfloswell. Back row: Valerie Templeton, David Ethridge, Jerry Dykhuisen and guerilla Bill Westray wrote: Nancy McGinn. Not pictured: Frank Taylor and Linda Evelyn. The first issue featured tips on "Though we never did stop the how to survive the summer in Key runaway development, jamming our solares hill is published 52 times a year by Solares Hill Newspaper, Inc. 330-B Julia Street, Key streets, clogging our sewers, pre- West, Florida 33040. Phone: 305-294-3602. Fax: 305-294-1699. Classified: 305-294-3343. empting the beaches, driving taxes and utilities sky-high — one thing we did stop (so far that is) — the High Rises! They never built the 20-story David Ethridge Frank E. Taylor Kim Works Pam Doto Aldersgate, the 17-story Key West EDITOR & PUBLISHER ASSOCIATE EDITOR GENERAL MANAGER AST. EDITOR Condominium, the 11-story Harbor Cay West and some others... With our Patti Anthony Donna E. Brown Jane Phillips Delia Badart successful anti-high rise referendum BUS. ADMINISTRATION ART DIRECTOR HOME & GARDEN EDITOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE petition, we held the line at four sto- Pat Roswell Nancy S. McGinn Linda D. Evelyn Valerie Templeton ries." ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE PHOTOGKAPHER ART ASSISTANT EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Actually, we did a little bit better than that. The Salt Ponds haven't Peter Rosasco, C.P.A. Jim Eldredge Jerry Dykhuisen Cover by been completely filled in and now we OF COUNSEL DISTRIBUTION CLASSIFIED Linda D. Evelyn © 1996 SOLARES HILL NEWSPAPER, INC. mi... Please turn to page S :;>tt;:>::K:-: P A G E 4 sotares hill APRIL 11, 1996
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Member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC ijj Pine 6- JjJivri- Ktys: Kennedy Drive/Hey West: Old Town/Key West: Perry's Plaza iiti North • K72-8 FOR CENTURIES KEY WEST HAS STIRRED GREAT MEN'S SOULS. §SP i KEY WEST 1 n the past, Truman, Hemingway and all manner of American legends have come to Key West to unwind in the tropics and escape the restraints of convention. Since then a majestic island, just 500 yards away in the blue waters of Key West Harbor, has come to life...it's called Sunset Key. Planned for only 122 luxurious residences I (and not one automobile) a very private, very relaxed, seaside lifestyle will prevail. Luxurious Island Living from $695,000 — KEY WEST — Somewhere Between Key West And Heaven. SUNSET KEY SALES OFFICE 231 FRONT ST. KEY WEST, FL 33040 (305) 296-7700 FAX (305) 296-7160 (8OO) 664-8238 Jj|| Models Shown by Appointment Only. P A G E 6 soIareshHI APRIL 11, 1996 ANNIVERSAEY Continued from page 3 have a real cornp plan and land •• M ; , . ' i i A >' I! i. •! I t' / ••. /• i ', ••' development regulations and a state overseeing us. The brakes are on, but Making The Keys More Beautiful. we are still skidding. The Berg prop- " ONE SMILE AT A TIME! erty could get 50 units and the time- sharc; behind the Holiday Inn Boachside will be built, but the wild resign. After continued rumblings in over-building of the 7O.s and '80s is the PD, suggestions floated that it be blowing and will stop. We're out of absorbed into the Monroe County room. Sheriff's office. Sheriff Alison DeFoor The feud over the restoration of prepared a plan, but it foundered on Duval Street started in 1976 and local techyness. As city commissioner mi M,..•!,-. • !;,.»ni.iy.i,!i ,I..JMM,.I. 294-6696 continued for several years. Then Joe Balbontus said, "I'm 100 percent l.'i M II, l..j|.>iill«1)f. IJ..I. M.ivliflil •!>[. M.S. ! i *•t X 6 CENTERS unbelieving when the verdicts came American cities in which he is the in, but when it sank in, people were largest property owner. 1020 Duwal St. elated," the paper reported. "We are interested in preserving Key West, FL Assistant police chief Raymond the architecture and integrity of the 7 Days A Week Cassamayor was called a 10-year, property," Singh told a crowd at the 9 AM ™ 9 PM one-man crime wave by a federal auction. "We want to restore and attorney, and the Chief, Larry respect this unique piece of property. Rodriguez was an unindicted co-con- 294-9908 (FREE PARKING IN THE REAR} spirator. Solans Hill urged him to Please turn to page 9 APRIL 11, 1996 solares hill PAGE 7 Efauitu i IIUJI Data Etpi Longtime Residents Reflect Serving The Community with Total Computer Support On The Bad and Sublime - your LOCAL IBM Representatives By Pam Doto It was a matter of 605 United Street (Suite &) (305) 202-3030 saving people's homes onny McCoy remembers a time when a Duval and keeping the town Street building sold (or $20,000 and "Bubba" alive, Swift said. Many Japanese Cuisine with a unique Swas a term of endearment. people had to leave to Y tropical flair. Sushi Bar, Tatami McCoy, mayor of Key West from 1971 to 1981, iind work elsewhere. Rooms for private parties. had been at the helm during a time when drug "Key West was a city on 0 running was big business and the Mariel boat lift, its ass," he said. "I last a Recommended by Courmet Magazine turned the national spotlight on Key West. lot of friends to the All major credit cards accepted. The mayor himself made news in 1978 when economy." 722 DUVAL STREET he decided to water ski to Cuba, earning a place in Swift and several the world record book for the longest such ski trip. other partners started KEY WEST • 294-2288 McCoy made it into Havana Harbor in up Old Town Key West September of 1978, his hands bleeding and his Development, Inc., buying Virginia Panico back sore, and was greeted with a big reception. up buildings, restoring Affordable < The mayor told the Cubans gathered there that and then selling them. The rebirth of the island they would be welcome to visit his island anytime. would take place over the next 10 years, earning l^Ready When You Are^ "Well, 125,000 took me up on that," McCoy Swift and many others in the city a bundle. Fl Ken Taxi Dispatch, said. Swift thinks Key West is at its very best now, National press accounts of the Mariel boat lift but still needs to address several major issues, -JWTAXI5W) in 1980, the second major exodus of Cubans to including affordable housing. South Florida, stopped tourism on the island. Virginia Panico came to the island 26 years McCoy traveled around the countiy to correct some ago to be with her family, which owned the El of the misconceptions perpetuated by the media, Patio Motel. Panico, now director of the Chamber including reports that Cuban boaters were raping of Commerce, was prohibited to venture along The Oldest Newsstand in Key West and killing on the island. Duval Street in those days by her father. "It was "The had a field day," McCoy says of the rough back then," she said. media. "I spent a month doing PR to counteract the The island was also greener, shaded by a huge L. Valladares & Son bad press." canopy of foliage that Panico now misses. OUT OF TOWN NEWSPAPERS • PAPER- Around the same time, the island's drug trade "When they built those bridges and fixed those BACKS* GREETING CARDS 'MAGAZINES was beginning to boom. There was big money to be roads, you knew it was going to come," Panico said. made in contraband, and many residents and city "You knew it was going to bust right open." officials couldn't resist the temptation. It all came By the mid-80s, the island's tourism machine to a head in 1985, when federal investigators was in fall gear, and throngs of people arrived to swooped in to clean up the mess during the city's stay in freshly renovated guesthouses and hotels. second "Bubba Bust." Key West had transformed from a small town to a "We had so much shoreline, it was easy to cosmopolitan island city, Panico said. She wants to bring stuff in here," McCoy said. "It really hurt a make sure that development doesn't over-shadow lot of people. It ruined a tremendous about of lives. the lure of the place. "It used to be a very romantic It was a very sad thing to watch. I would come in island," she said. in the morning and say, 'Well, who is left?" Former Mayor McCoy sometimes misses the 1200 Duval Street • 296-5032 The job of mayor wasn't easy during those way things were and wonders if his plans to NEW YORK TIMES • WALL STREET JOURNAL days, but McCoy doesn't have any regrets for the change the island were taken too far. "Its devel- five terms he served. "I had a ball," he said. oped a life of its own," he says. Both McCoy and developer Ed Swift were Social climate of the community has changed instrumental in changing the city's downtown. too with influx of newcomers. To be a Conch was HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC Back in the '70s, Swift, who came to town when he something special, McCoy said. People left their was 12, operated a camera shop on Duval Street. doors open and said hello to each other on the The downtown corridor started its sharp decline streets. after the Navy left, and Swift teamed up with "Back then, the term Bubba had a beautiful, other merchants to help solve the problem while warm meaning," McCoy said. "Now, they've turned McCoy worked on getting federal funding to re- it into something ugly." • design downtown. r i Protect Yourself t solares hill wdciy 1 ATTENTION LOYAL READERS and Your Family '96 Harley-Davidsoti FLSTC J Receive all 52 issues for only $60! At Affordable Rates * Mango/Cream * Auto • Commercial • Life • Custom Factory Paint * Iname : Health • Residential * Too Many Extras To List Here * " address Marine • Workman's Comp • 2.1-Miles'*.. I city Reduced to $20,500 OPEN MON.-FRI., 9-6 • SAT.,9-!I ! g state TAX, TAG & TITLE NOT INCLUDED Insurance World of the Keys i zip 605A United Street • Behind Dennis Pharmacy Please mail to: §8ilfS iff 330-B Julia Street « Key West, FL 33040 Era J PAGE 8 soiares hilt APRIL 11, 1896 We Offer solans Newspaper Every Thursday As well as Solares Hill's Dining Guide and COMPLETELY FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ADVERTISE AND/OR OBTAIN ANY OR ALL OF OUR PUBLICATIONS, PLEASE CALL (305)294-3602 APRIL 11, 1996 soiares hill PAGE 9 to ruin our airport and there is hope there. With ANNIVERSAKY luck, there'll be no oil drilling offshore; we are going Continued from page 7 to have a real county arts council; and there is a great deal of work being done on water quality, That's what makes it most made possible the National Marine Sanctuary. valuable." Spring Break has cooled off—the kids seemed K€¥s Micnocnttie . The Nature much less intrusive this year, almost tolerable; and Wireless Cable Television for the Florida Keys Conservancy in 1987 natural market forces within the cruise industry makes the Florida have cut debarkation last year. Duval Street came FIRST Keys its focal point. back in the '80s but began another precipitous there was broadcast TV* Bill Huckel lashes decline in the '90s with T-shirts and electronics and out at those attempt- the city commission's big, ugly building at Front THEN ing to secure off- and Duval. The last year has seen a lot of new came cable. shore drilling in the investment on the main drag, and we suspect it is NOW Keys. "These min- in the dawn of its next renaissance. There's even a Welcome to the next ions of the oil indus- noise ordinance now. generation of television! try are trying to force Another sign: residential real estate entered GET CONNECTED TODAY! this down our throats," Huckel 196-81 It wrote in January. [email protected] "Don't let them! It is a mean spirit indeed that would place our wondrous water environment in jeopardy for such a minimum benefit." That same month, Huckel blasts Peter Ilchuck, organizer of Mayor Richard Heyman's cam- paign, for heading up an organization seeking to ot So New overthrow the growth management ordinance and Consignment Shop replace it with a "severely diluted version." In 1988, affordable housing made the radar when Tom Wilson, assistant city planner, began issuing statistical reports showing the rapid decline in affordable residential units and a surge in lodg- ing units, which, he pointed oat, requires affordable service industry housing. He drew attention to the imbalance as doggedly as he could, and everyone what top sales rep Lynn Kaufelt calls "uncharted nodded and agreed. By the way, affordable housing territory in terms of price." You want a modest but was in the city's comprehensive plan in 1979. In the comfortable two bedroom, two bath in Old Town? 17 years since, the city has appointed (God, we love $275,000 and up. Buyers are out there. Substantial this name) the Key West Affordable Workforce Task money continues to move to Key West, undiscour- Force. Yes, that's what they call aged by all we've let happen. 1102 White Street • 292-5050 it. We give it a D minus for And why would they be speed, but word is that the task discouraged? We've still got force, after years of laboring, is what everyone else wants. And about to issue findings and rec- they want it so badly, Disney's ommendations and memos and trying to build it for them in Big News the like. Orlando, but they're buDding a Also that year, the set, not a city. Key West is Dr. Robert Catana, November edition of SH fea- exotic because it has the tured a profile of City advantages of a small town Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Commissioner Harry Powell, with the vibrancy and talent of pictured with his partner and a big city. It's the people who is located at two Irish Setters. When asked make the difference here, and Boulevard Medical Clinic if he planned on climbing the if we have slighted any area in political ladder, Powell replied: "That is not one of recent years, it is because we have concentrated too (Next to Babies by the Sea) my goals. My goal is to live simply, to explore myself much on hard news and not spent enough time cele- and the people around me — to be creative. I'm not brating the people. They are the delight of this Key West Orthopedics, P.A. particularly career-oriented." island. Particularly for a journalist. 0 3428 N. Roosevelt Blvd. But, Powell told his interviewer, "I have a ten- Key West, FL 33040 dency of getting what I want." 294-1024 In an attempt to get what he and many other 295-9797 residents wanted, Powell would later become the FAX: 292-6456 focus of one of the most tense days in the city's his- tory when he strapped on some fertilizer and diesel fuel and threatened to blow himself and the Peary Effective immediately, Dr. Cutuna is seeing Court construction trailer up. patients at his new address. Please stop By the end of the decade, Huckel had suc- by or call, and we will be glad to fill you cumbed to his drag habit, his life shattered by . in on all details needed to handle crack/Ann Boese took over. referrals, billings, etc. In 1989, Soiares Hill was sold to Tom Geyer, ©oj^ Geddy Sveikauskas and famous New York book • 24-hour Emergency Service publisher Frank Taylor, by now a restless native. By 1990, the island had made its full transition • Will Accept All Insurances to destination resort and some long-time residents • Ample.Off-Street Parking were squeezed out of town as real estate and prop- fi erty taxes went through the roof. The city commis- • Evening •& Saturday Hours sion went on a two year binge of granting special • Board Certified use permits and variances to convert residential liv- ing units to transient. Soiares Hill, in the 1990s, Thanks to all our friends for all was no more able to help stem development than it had been in the 1980s, despite the fact that what their help and support. the city was doing was illegal. It didn't matter. But there were some victories. We're not going PAGE 10 solares hill APRIL 11, 1996 EDWARD B. KHBHt P.A ThePrudentwJf*© teT KnlghJ Realty, Inc. Key West's New Waterfront: From i3ox974- 336 Ouvai Si. Key West, R 33040 305-294-5155 > 305-292-1116 Fax fate advantage of my 3Syrs. experience - 'matching peqpte and places" Broken Down To Gussied Up rjaef«sl R«l Ksale »*i.»es. By Judi Bradford thing. Would there be the legendary rare "green flash" at the moment of the fiery ball's disappear- he waterfront image of Key West has ance? Some attendees could never be sure it was changed dramatically. From broken down a natural event or the product of a South CLOSE IT NOW! Tand abandoned wharf to nothing but American weed. Meanwhile Sister rolled a rack upscale. You can't find a weathered board or a of hippie clothing from her store on Duval for twi- skinny cat anywhere, and all the fisherman use light convenience shopping. Don Hill's conga ASAP rods and reels now drums often set the instead of hand beat and set Sister In Key West? lines. to dancing a very The City of Mamma? Twenty years Caribbean style of IT CAN BE DONE by ago anyone who sug- dance, many times gested Mallory ending up with con- KETS imUE & ABSntACT Square would be a siderably less cloth- tourist attraction ing at the end of the COMPANY would have been dance than she wore who's actually open for business laughed overboard at the beginning. at 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday and into the outgoing Applause followed all we do is close real estate sales and tide. The concrete the sunset, but not mortgage loans pier was crumbling. necessarily perfor- Firing in your contract or loan commitment It replaced the old mances — they were and we will be ready to close in wooden one when often more personal that structure was so and participatory 5 working days, with decrepit people than show. Busker's NO ATTORNEY'S FEE! fished through holes Photo: judi Bradford hats and open guitar in the dock. Can us at 294-2559 Looking toward Mallory Square. The cable houses are now cases! Locally owned and operated Sunset (SSStton inus e asa snack bar; the Old lsland Restoration Building SJJK Band is freshl ainted nd Ocean Ke Hous for over 30 years was not even a blip V P a y e. once Reflections Locomotion Circus Located at 631 Whltehead Street on the radar, Time Share, towers in the distance. and miscellaneous although a cra2y quilt of characters had begun jugglers and musicians joining what was more a Licensed - Insured.-• Bonded gathering there to watch the sun do its evening rite than a business venture. They usually made 100% Primary we con BEAUTIFY your UGLY concrete decks Residence Purchase with Custom Resurfacing * Economical * Unlimited Colors and Designs Money Financing * Commercial arid Residential > No Tricks Free estimates! 296-5507 INCORPORATED Ask for Q Solares Hill Discount! > No Strings > No Small Print A Realtor wfjo > NO PMI!!! Understands Sound too good to be true? Your Needs." Gail FLA. KEYS MORTGAGE CO. BVS . 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Still On The Loose World Wide Web Developers for the TDC. http://key-west.com http://fla-keys.com by Pam Doto received tips on a possi- r ble suspect all the way c_,. JTZTZZT" .:~::.: ,r:r;::; •» rssr. olice are cautioning women not to walk alone from Miami, but as of on the island at night as detectives run down Wednesday, nothing Pdozens of leads on the identity a man who panned out. "Saturday, 10:30 am choked two tourists last month. Although the women Heritage House The attacks occurred about 20 minutes apart weren't raped, choking Sunday, 10;30am on March 18 on Eaton and Caroline streets. Both is often a prelude to sex- Artist sketch of ' f^mWj frfm -'Hemingway House the women were visiting the island, one from col- ual assault, police say. the suspect lege and another from Canada. Both victims On March 28, a 40-year- A 1-Hour Walk Through. Information! became separated from the group they were with old woman reported that a man tried to choke her Key West's Literary History 293-9291 that night. Their assailant choked them until they on a Key Largo bike path. He dragged her in a passed out. wooded area, but the woman fought back and the One of the women was attacked in the 600 man fled. Monroe County Sheriff Deputies caught block of Eaton Street by a man described to be in the man, charging him in that attack and a March his 30s, 5 feet 11 inches tall, with light brown to 14 sexual battery case. PALADIN sandy blond hair, wearing a dark or plaid shirt. In February, a 26-year-old woman told detec- The man pulled her into a nearby driveway tives that she was raped by man who forced her and kicked her. There were two witnesses to that into his pickup truck, drove her to Stock Island and attack, one of whom tried to approach the suspect assaulted her. Police are checking to see if there are before he fled. The second woman was attacked any connections between these cases and the 1 MAGIC 1 near the Curry Mansion on Caroline Street, where attacks in Old Town, but there doesn't appear to be a man fitting the same description kicked her sev- a link. and eral times about the face and left his shoe imprint "The MO's are different; the descriptions are in the middle of her back. very different," said Deputy Becky Herrin, spokes- "Tropical Mike" "We're lucky we didn't have two homicides on woman for the Monroe County Sheriff s our hands," said Key West Det. Bill Larkin. Department. "When you work these cases, you just would like to congratulate The women weren't seriously injured, but did want to do everything you can to get them solved." Solares Hill Newspaper discover some cuts and scrapes after the assaults. In the meantime, Detective Larkin suggests The attacker's motive is still unclear. "He surely that women take precautions. "It's pretty much on the occasion of wasn't robbing them or raping them," Larkin said. common sense," he said. "Don't walk alone and stay their 20th anniversary After the incidents were publicized, Larkin in well-lit areas." D clerical rag5 Final Four Days Going Out Of Business Liquidation Sale one All Men's and Women's Clothing 20-year-old Everything Must Go! Up To 60% Off to another — Store fixtures also for sale — duval square, 1075 cluval street, key west • 292-4755 Fast Buck PAGE 14 solares Mil APRIL 11, 1996 Interview Wrth Ann Emse The Publishing Of Solares Hill By Anne Carlisle Huckel was "fortunate in that I can remember Bill riding across floor," recall Boese, "listening he was doing what he wanted to town on his bike with a word while they expounded to me on ublishing is primarily a do and then* was no competition. change." the way it had to be." male sport. The lorn.1 local There was* plenty of advertising Boe.se also took over the New She was determined to "open Pexception is Ann Boese, co- from people on the same political Age page after someone who had up to new ideas, to see more than publisher of BUM Inland Press, side. been handling it wrote there was one side." And she remains proud- formerly the editor/managing edi- "Everyone thought Bill was a cure; for AIDS. And when things est of the fact that she was able to tor of Solares Hill. "Publishers this great god. 1 liked him but he began to fall apart because of band together six or seven writers always think they have a vision," was not a god. lie was a you-owe- HuckcTs well-known problems who were willing to specialize in Bot;se explains. "They adhere nie kind of god. And he did his with addiction, she tried to hold an area of expertise "without real- rigidly to their vision. It's been share of favors for people who ran the paper together, to keep on ly getting paid for it." that way here." ads, whether he would want to with what he had been doing, They worked the hard issues According to Boose, "the role say so or not," she said. "Finally Bill couldn't do it any- — she's proudest of the no-holds- of a weekly is to look at things not Huckel had a cast of real more; he had to sell." barred hurricane edition — and being looked at, to see the bigger characters around him, she said. Boese remained with the broke some new ground with picture." "They were all mad, and they paper, going on to become the edi- Bahama Village. "Frank Taylor When she came to Key West, were trying to keep the island the tor under the new ownership of has a good instinct for bubbling she "didn't plan to stay longer way it was. They were into the Key West literary personality minority issues," she said. than a year — there aren't any politics and into protecting. They Frank Taylor, Woodstock (NY) Her memories of even the horses." That was 1987 and she's didn't want Key West to become publisher Geddy Sveikauskas, bumpy days at the helm are fond still here. exactly what it is today. and New Haven Register ones, and she has a few memen- Along the way, she put an "Things were different then. (Connecticut) publisher Tom toes to show for them. "Frank indelible mark on Solares Hill. There truly was a season. Geyer. The paper added six more Taylor had the most amazing She was on the masthead as edi- Sometimes we would show up for issues a year under her watch, rolodex in the world, with hun- tor or managing editor for five work, and everybody would be and the offices moved from Eaton dreds of names of movie stars and years. gone to the beach or whatever," Street to White Street. (Now they famous people in it. I asked if I She describes the old Solares she said. are on Julia, in an old stone could have it. The next day he Hill as an "editorial paper. They There were technical deficien- church), brought the rolodex in and gave it said it was investigative, but it cies, and Huckel came to rely on Writers from the Huckel era, to me. It was empty. He had no wasn't really. It was more like Boese's expertise with profession- used to a great deal of editorial idea the cards would be of any fighting the good fight, with a lot al production. "The editorial office latitude, strenuously resisted interest to anyone, and had of emphasis on history and per- was in one building and the type- being edited. "Lots of days I would thrown them away. The rolodex sonality." setting machinery was in another. sit with my feet nailed to the sits right up there." O Trash or Treasure? It's Up To YOU! The Key West Salt Ponds are one of the besi-kept secrets in Key West, providing a beautiful area for hiking, bicycling, kayaking, bird watching and rollerblading. But the Salt Ponds are begin destroyed by illegal dumping and other threats. Help save this natural treasure by joining LAST STAND'S Salt Ponds Initiative, starting with our Salt Ponds Clean Up on this Saturday, April 13th. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Riggs Wildlife Area (the green fence across from Smathers Beach), and bring gloves, a hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and a friend. Cold drinks and trash bags will be provided. To find out more about LAST STAND'S Salt Ponds Initiative, call 293-8282. Special thanks to Outdoor Adventures/Key West Kayaks (Seahorse Marina, Sth Ave., Stock Island) for providing kayaks for the clean up. 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There are art Homemade Fudge galleries, craft galleries, clothing and accessory Decis Prate The Cheese Board stores, leather goods, restaurants and services Extraordinary Foods! from banking to kayak touring. Colorful new A TYapical Candy Store Fabulous Gourmet Sandwiches To Go! shops nestled comfortably in old Key West PUSSER'S WEST INDIES CANDY COMPANY 1075 Duval Street* 294-0072 • Duvat Square buildings, providing relaxed shopping in graceful 810 Duval Street • 292-1496 W a.m. - 8p.m.,Mm. - Sill, • Frk surroundings. You can't beat it. 10a.m. to 10p,rn.7Days SERVICE. First National Bk 1075 Duval Slreet 294-4817 APRIL 11. 1996 scsSares hiil PAGE 17 letters Facts About Ducks manager pursue to this day a cam- property loss of over $4,000 to the for themselves and others. I also see Dear Editor: paign of bankrupting the Ducks, victim and area businesses after people who are struggling with HIV I'm writing in response to thereby putting our company out of multiple suspects cashed the victim's and drug addiction who are very con- "Covan Accuses KWTN of Libel" in business. This was recently noted checks and sold the stolen property. cerned about not infecting others, the March 28th issue. when the ultimate strong arm tactic The money was used to purchase who ask for information on how to be I would like to set the facts was used by direction of the acting drugs. safer, and take condoms whenever I straight on a couple of issues per- city manager and city attorney, in 2. Theft of checks from a local see them. They often refer friends for taining to the Ducks and your source citing a Duck a day for operating business owner with a property loss testing and prevention counseling. of information for the story. You without the "proper" (Covan's quote) of over $800. The other problem with write: "That's what the city wants of license or franchise, subjecting our 3. Fraudulent use of a credit Detective Smith's statement is that the Ducks, a franchise and a cut, but captains/drivers to undue personal card and grand theft where the sus- it reinforces stereotypes about people the Ducks say they do harbor tours, pressure and the company to addi- pect stole a credit card and used it to with HIV. There are plenty of people not city tours so they are not subject tional frustration, disruptions and visit doctors to get narcotics for a who are not sex workers that have to city licenses." It is true that we do expense. drug addiction. Property loss to mul- multiple partners, practice serial harbor tours, not city tours, but that When the factual record talks, tiple victims: over $30,000. monogamy, who have not been tested is where the truth ends and the lie bullcrap walks. 4. Burglary of a residence in and who don't take precautions. begins. This is the United States of which over $60,000 in property was Statements like Detective Smith's Fact 1- We are licensed by the America, NOT IRAQ. stolen. make it easy for people to say "I'm city of Key West with (4) OIE occupa- John F. Murphy 5. Burglary of a conveyance. not one of 'those people' (drug tional licenses, which have been rou- Duck Tours Seafari 6. Burglary of a residence where addicts, prostitutes), so I don't need tinely renewed as sightseeing motor the suspect stole the victim's checks to worry." vessels. Drug Activity Spawns Crime and cashed them at area businesses Denial about HIV can be as dan- Fact 2 - In September 1995 we Dear Editor: for a loss of over $600. gerous and deadly as any drug. submitted a straight forward busi- I would like to address some I could go on and on. I know of at Sincerely, ness offer to City Attorney Covan questions that arose while I was least 15-20 other crimes that detec- Jill Johnson titled "Non-Exclusive Franchise for reading the article about the recent tives have worked in the last month Amphibious Sightseeing Tour drug operations by the Key West which can be linked to drug activity. Trooper Association Asked To Operation." We offered 3 percent of Police Department's Special So, is this type of operation Shoot Straight our gross receipts and, in return, we Operations Unit. raiton that so many have critized Dear Editor: wanted depots at Mallory Square, Although I am a detective with absolutely necessary? You bet it is. This letter is to express my Key West Bight and Garrison Bight. the KWPD, these comments and fig- These people are not only hurting annoyance with telephone solicita- This proposal has never seen the ures are unofficial and my personal themselves, but a multitude of oth- tions in general and the practices of light of day because the city attorney observation only, and in no way are ers. The solution to stopping the the Florida Association of State refused to entertain it (we ask the endorsed or confirmed by the police drug trade is to attack it at both ends Troopers in particular, question WHY?). department. — the seller and the buyer. Because While I am sure that this fund In addition you write from I am assigned to the depart- without one, the other can't survive. raising organization does indeed Covan's memo that... Ms. Settles ment's Detective Division General Detective J.W. McKinney benefit state troopers, somewhat like had asked you not to issue citations Case Section. I handle felony crimes the Policeman's Benevolent or tickets, etc. etc. 'This was because that mostly deal with property (bur- Denial Is As Dangerous Association, I am left to wonder how the city was seeking an amicable res- glaries,-thefts, frauds, checks and As track many Floridians who have donated olution of any dispute with that related crimes), but in over 10 years Dear Editor: money to this group are aware that (Duck) business." of law enforcement experience, I I agree with many of the things they have no direct affiliation with FACT 3 - It was because of pend- have been involved in just about Detective Smith stated in his guest the Florida Highway Patrol. ing litigation. every aspect of criminal investiga- editorial. Crack is a horrible drug If you haven't had the pleasure The city has had more than tion. that destroys the people who become of being interrupted at dinner by one enough opportunity initiated by the The type of operation that you addicted to it, their families, friends of their pitchmen, it goes something Ducks to reach an amicable resolu- bashed in your article is not only and neighbors. Crack is a blight on like this — "Hi, this is Dave with the tion, but has constantly, on every good police work, it has unfortunate- our community. I also agree that the Florida Association of State Troopers occasion, acted in bad faith. In no ly become necessary in today's law- drug court program is an excellent (or the Florida Trooper Lodge). We less than three meetings with vari- less society. one, and has helped many people. just wanted to call to thank you for ous city attorneys (Covan refused to Whoever's interpretation you However, I take issue with his your contribution last year, and hope meet with us), initiated by the Ducks want to believe as to why the drug statement that "...most of these peo- we can count on your continued sup- (not the city), we were stonewalled, situation is out of control is up to ple are HIV positive and will not port. Can we put you down for a con- maneuvered, manipulated and left you, but you must believe that the take proper precautions, thus they tribution?" Understand that this is with no choice but to file the Anti- drug purchaser is a creature that are spreading HIV in order to get not the exact wording, but you get Trust law suit or be forced out of must be eliminated at whatever cost crack rocks." I know that the police the idea. If you're anything like me business. possible. Hopefully, that will be department cannot and does not per- you probably thought you were FACT 4 - After we filed the law through rehabilitation and treat- form HIV tests on every person they receivng a call from ,ihe Florida suit, instead of properly answering ment. But you must first get them to arrest. I would also assume that Highway Patrol. Wrong! Unless I'm our suit, Covan filed a separate law- that point, and that's through arrest- Detective Smith does not have sex mistaken, the call you received was suit for injunction and tried to stop ing them and getting them into the with the people he is arresting and from a for-profit telephone solicita- us from operating. When, on system. would not know who takes precau- tion service who forks over only a November 8, she did not succeed in Where do you think the drug tions and who doesn't. I am not deny- percentage of the money they raise her injunction attempt, Covan issued users get the funds to support their ing that sex workers are at a higher to the troopers. And if you're any- her now famous memo to the police drug habits? They get it from you risk for HIV infection. They have thing like my wife, they probably got that same day. The meaning and and me and every other innocent vic- multiple sexual partners. The des- you with that line about your contri- intent of that memo were crystal tim of a crime. I have personally peration that leads people to prosti- bution last year. She naturally clear, "Get The Ducks"... even while investigated hundreds of crimes in tute themselves would make it hard assumed that I'd sent them one, so there is pending litigation between Key West, armed robberies, bank to turn down more money for sex she thought "Sure, what the hell." the parties; and all the while refus- robberies, burglaries, and yes, homi- without condoms. A person who is Don't get me wrong, I'm all for ing to issue the 13B transportation cides, that have been directly linked high on drugs or in the middle of supporting any worthwhile organiza- license we applied for in October of to narcotics. withdrawal is less likely to think tion — but c'mon guys, how about 1995, which would resolve many Since Febuary 27,1996,1 have about the consequences of their shooting straight with us? issues in our law suit against the personally investigated the following actions. But I also work in a clinic From their official pledge confir- city. crimes that I can link directly to where some sex workers come in to mation slip—- "sponsorship of the FACT 5 - The power brokers led drug use. be tested for HIV regularly, are nega- by their city attorney and acting 1. Burglary of a resident with a tive, and take supplies of condoms Please turn to page 18 PAGE 18 solares hid APRIL 11, 1996 Planely Speaking LETTERS Dear Editor: Continued from page 17 Apparently, Tinkham was just in the gallery a moment. Worse Florida Trooper Lodge is not than a reconfigured academic is one deductible as a charitable contribu- who doesn't know what he is talk- tion for Federal income tax purpos- ing about. es. For inquiries please call or write The implicit content of my 1-800-708-2278 Florida Trooper plane figures includes that they are I/odge, 1400 Village Square Blvd., without features expressing race, Suit*; 3262 Tallahassee, ¥L 32312." religion, .sex, or age. When viewing Pa trick Marsh a II Rodin's "Thinker," one may realize Key West, Florida that he is middle-aged and, proba- bly, a white gentile. My version pre- Unplayable Golf Course A sents only the bold human architec- Possibility ture that universally proclaims Dear Editor: thinking. The explicit content of the The city of Key West is making works I have on display range from a big mistake letting Pritam Singh the sufferings of an AIDS victim build all over the Key West golf (Paul), to flirting (Cabaret), to care- course. Pritara prides himself that fulness (Tentative), to line, balance this development is "unique" in that and form (Ballerina), to enlighten- the houses are built in the middle of ment (Mindfulness), to Thinker, and the golf course instead of around others. See for yourself. the golf course. Well, there's a rea- My plane figures statement son to keep houses far away from reads, "A person's head, torso, and golfers on a golf course. Golfers of four limbs cast planes in space. all abilities hit the ball offline now These six simple planes convey the and again, and what's going to hap- root visual component of one's pen is that houses are being negli- thoughts, feelings, and actions." gently built in the line of fire. I'm Three years into this series, I came talking the 1st, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, across a germane statement from 11th and 18th holes, if you slice or the sculptor Auguste Rodin. In the hook any tee shots you will end up book Art, Conversations with Paul playing out of someone's new bath- Gsell, Rodin is quoted, "Anyway, the room. Next what's going to happen details would add little. And here, is the city being sued by the new by the way, we have an important homeowners (who don't belong truth. When the planes of a figure there in the first placeXfor personal are placed well, with intelligence injury. I've enclosed an article and resolve, all is done, so to speak. where lawsuits like this could result in injunctions against people play- The total effect has been achieved. ing the golf course. The city of Key The finicking that comes next may West has a responsibility to stop please the spectator, but it is almost further development of the property. superfluous. This science of the It's a disgrace that this out-of-town- planes is common to all the great er is ruining the pristine area, one periods; it is almost ignored today." of the few open spaces left in Key Terms like "cliche" and "lack of West content" are the tools of lazy critics Damian O'Regan who are unable to analyze, describe, and be specific. Art Kara The Great Florida Cleanup he Monroe County Cleanup is on Saturday, April 13, from T8:00 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to assist the Adopt-A- Shore groups of Clean Florida Keys, Inc., in removing debris from the beaches and surrounding man- groves in the Keys. Local sites include Sinathers Beach, Government Road and Little Debris is removed from our beaches Hamaca Park, The Salt Ponds, and parks by one of Clean Florida Keys' Bridal Path, and Boca Chica Bridge. volunteer groups, Young Life For more information, call Clean Florida Keys at,296-3791. Take The Recycling Pledge Monroe County Recycling will be distributing 20-gallon containers, made from recycled materials, at the Earth Day Celebration locations. Make a com- mitment to recycle all acceptable materials, protect the earth's resources, and preserve the the precious environment of the Florida Keys, and the 20-gallon trash can is free. APRIL 11, 1996 solares hilS PAGE 19 WESLEY CALVIN Mock Turtle Soup Over 2,000 safe, homeo- pathic medicines to treat or Editor's Note: Solares Hill has prided itself sign it with a nom de plume. Hence, "Mock Turtle cure problems from A to Z. since its earliest days for not letting anyone intimi- Soup" by Lyle Johnston. date us into dropping a story and, Lord knows, tfiey The column title came after I had written my CERTIFIED. HOMEOPATH/NUTRITIONAL COUNSELOR have tried over the years. Sometimes the stakes are first attempt. I made up a fake gossip column, BY APPOINTMENT (305) 294-0779 just too high. using the names of all the Chart Room regulars. It TUESDAY - FRIDAY 1116 WHITE STREET By Tom Corcoran was harmless, nearly meaningless, but odd enough to make anyone wonder what the hell was up. It o be a writer in Key West 25 years ago, you was slipshod Jabberwocky; hence the name Mock simply declared yourself one. I had shown up Turtle Soup. The fake name Lyle Johnston had Tin January 1970, fresh out of the Navy, been shared for years by a number of writers—col- OCEAN KEY HOUSE believing that I would lay back with a beer in a lege friends—desiring a pseudonym. Lyle even hammock and the Great American Novel would showed up on a list of deceased rock stars in a spe- SUITE RESORT & MARINA spew out of my second-hand Hermes portable type- cial music section of one major magazine. writer. People asked what I was doing in Key West It wasn't until the third column that James, and I would say, "Working on a book." Apparently Worton, Brown, Hernandez, and Stack began to CONGRATULATIONS they wanted to believe it as much as I did. My show concern and anger. After all, the columns ON YOUR FIRST 30 YEARS! claim drew the attention of Bill Huckel. didn't really say anything. So how could they fight I remember the day Bill presented me with back? Who could they fight? And how could they Volume One, Issue One of his newspaper, and argue with an article that said, "We saw Ron Stack asked if I would write a column for Solares Hill. I riding his bike down Duval, laughing madly and believe Bill was drawn less to my supposed abili- waving like a politician." It was awful writing, but ties than to the fact that I worked the day shift in any message from the counterculture posed a the Chart Koom Bar at the Pier House. The pock- threat. I have no idea what the Solares Hill read- et-sized saloon held three cable reel tables, 12 can- ers thought about it, but the politicos hated it. BEST WISHES vas chairs, six bar stools, a liquor closet and a pay Then they figured a way to fix it. I never found phone. It had evolved into a favorite hangout for out how they discovered the true identity of Lyle FOR 1O MOREf numerous local politicians. Bill wanted some nitty- Johnston, but I sure got the message when it came. gritty on the Big Boys. It was a Tuesday or Wednesday—nothing spe- State's Attorney Ed Worton, Monroe County cial. Just another perfect, sunny day in paradise. I Sheriff Bobby Brown, City Attorney Manny James, opened the bar at 10 a.m., my usual time in a PREMIERE KEYS REAL ESTATE City Manager Ron Stack, and City Commissioners schedule that had Phil Clark relieving me at four PRICELESS KEYS EXPERIENCE Johnny Hernandez and Al Key were among those o'clock for the cocktail hour, then Vic Latham com- UNSURPASSED PERSONAL SERVICE who had adopted the tiny saloon as a clubhouse. ing in for the 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. shift. We were all Day to day, they rubbed elbows with a diverse happy that we'd built the bar into a popular hang- crowd: the crews of Mel Fisher's search boats, a out and a money maker, for us and the manage- 3 \ hippie-fringe assortment of young men and attrac- ment. Those were fun days. Clark, now deceased, 'beach club brokers, inc. tive women, celebrities—including Jimmy Buffett would enjoy ten years of fame as the subject of 1304 SIMONTON STREET, KEY WES and Jerry Jeff Walker—in town for work or play, Buffett's haunting "A Pirate Looks at Forty." and a few gentlemen in the business of importa- Latham would go on to help launch Louie's Back 305-294-843 tion. Yard and the now deceased Full Moon Saloon. There were four reasons why the local heavies Anyway, at 10 on a weekday morning I opened had picked the Chart Room: the view, the drink up. I don't recall the name of my first customer, but prices, the cigars, and the implied adherence to I remember his telling me that someone, during Florida's new Sunshine Law—the statute which the night, had swiped a large marijuana plant that prohibited private discussion of public matters by had been on display in the Key West Police public officials. Department. By noon the usual gang had drifted in Long before the Pier House's remodeling and and taken the best beach-view seats at the circular landscaping, the bar's sliding glass doors offered a table closest to the glass doors. At one point, after clear shot of sunbathers at the pool and the Worton, Brown, Key, and Stack had been served, I bathing suit traffic between the beach and the excused myself to use the men's room. I was gone main hotel. Walter Perry, who ran the Chart Room for two minutes—maximum. But that was enough in its formative years, declared that, for locals, time for the set-up. Ten minutes later I asked Ron every fourth drink would be free. For politicians, Stack if he needed a refill. every third drink would be free. He also kept a "Not right now, bubba," he said. "We've got a supply of massive Honduran cigars on hand so problem. We've had a tip on the place—about that no one needed to depart the bar in order to drugs being kept on the premises. We're going to replenish. The cigars were supplied gratis, primar- have to search the bar." ily to Worton, James and Brown. Finally, there was A uniformed lieutenant walked in the door. a certain atmosphere of privacy and discretion I went into rail mental panic. Because Phil afoot. The room was an unofficial neutral ground. Clark was still on probation for a pot smuggling The bartenders knew to nod at any recipient of an bust in 1969—talk about your pioneers—he had incoming call on the house phone. The recipient taken to hiding his smoking stash in the bar's air then had a choice of being available or not. There conditioning ducts rather than keep the stuff at were code words and wave-offs and high signs. home. If his supply was the cause of "the tip," I Everything in the clubhouse was well choreo- didn't want to take Phil's fall. graphed. Things happened quickly. The uniformed offi- Perhaps that was why I expressed reluctance cer stood aside while Stack came behind the bar. to Bill Huckel. I was fairly new in town, and had Ron reached under the bartop and pulled out a no political axe to grind. I enjoyed my job and short stack of clean bar towels. Torn marijuana made good money. I did not want to taint the trust- leaves flew everywhere. Fresh, bright green leaves. ing "boys club" atmosphere of the bar. And, while I My brain went into high gear. Those leaves knew some basics of Key West lore, I also knew hadn't been there when I stocked the towels. But I how hard it is to write good satire without solid had left the room for those two minutes. Someone knowledge. I felt unqualified for the job. had planted the pot. Still, why would these guys Still, I wanted the experience of writing a reg- want to close down a great place like the Chart ular column. Bill and I wrestled with the concept, Room? This was home base. Why would they stage NANCY SPIEVAK MCGINN and our compromise was that I would write any- a bust, and why fresh leaves? Photography thing—even nonsense—about the politicos, and Please turn to page 26 294*9679 arts, entertainment & nightlife P A G K 2 0 soiares hill APRIL 11, 199' Twenty Years of Key West Art Story and Photos byJudi Bradford today — are we more, or less, cau- few walk-up cafe con leche" tious now than we used to be? spots and watering holes left arrived in Key West just months Artists were drawn to the pure over from the Navy years, and after the first issue of Soiares colors here, the clear air, towering the Army Surplus store. IHill was published. I paid $40 a cumuli with greenish grey underbel- The Guild Hall Gallery month rent and worked about two lies, water that swirls in turquoise, cooperative got started with hours to get it. Frequently I went teai and purple, flowers, multicolor just the front two rooms of its down to South Beach with a big foliage and quaint weathered hous- present building where sketch pad and started drawing the es. The artwork at that time, as Walter Ashe and Ann Irvine Southernmost House now, reflected the and later, Dick McGarry with a soft lead pencil. Caribbean colors like worked. Now seven artists Usually before thy the bonefish flats own the building and there drawing was finished, reflect summertime are over 20 artists involved. it was sold straight out thunderheads. In the 800 block of Duval, of the sketch pad for There were three The late Richard Heyman shortly after moving his Cayo Hueso Graphics opened $15 or $20. Two or galleries in town early Gingerbread Square Gallery to upper Duval. and flourished until a fire three sketches and it on: The Key West Art scuttled the effort. They had was time to go swim- Center and Marion opened his Gingerbread Square been the outlet for Boris Kravitz' ming. Some of my Stevens' Art Unlimited Gallery and began to show a broad- Haitian art collection. Kravitz and drawings ended up on on Duval, both showing er range of styles. The first GSG his daughter, Ruth, opened the the cover of Soiares local artwork with trop- was at the corner of Duval and Haitian Art Gallery on Southard Hill, a monthly then, ical themes. Robert Olivia. It was formerly a grocery Street after that. John Martini and a major showcase Kennedy had a gallery and the freezer became the erotica opened Lucky Street Gallery on of black and white on upper Duval. room. Margaret Street, just up from work at the time. One Stevens' gallery was Bicentennial restoration grants Land's End Village. drawing showed a hare the Haitian art connec- fueled a new interest in Duval The island was in transition breast and had to be Folk artist Don Makiki in the tion. Farrington Gallery Street, but the 600 block was con- from Navy town and shrimping to modified before it could conch house on Catherine in the 700 block also sidered the end of the road, and it tourism. When Richard Heyman Street he is slowly covering was mostly a ghost town. Beyond be published. Let's see, sold art supplies. Then Please turn to next page how would that work in mirror collage. Richard Heyman that was Valladares' newsstand, a Bahama Village A Smile, A Style, Linger For A While ByBudNavero mistake about it, Richard, Sue Ann, Dan, t's about as atypical as it gets on the Barbara, Philip, Jim, Charles intersection of Thomas and Petronia. and Dwight, and of course, IJustifiably called "the hoppingest Bud and Corrine Crockett, comer in town," it's cool and quiet on a work hard. You try putting on day designed for rest and repair. In the an art show featuring thirty- backyard of Blue Heaven, Hemingway's odd artists, then getting up to "boxing yard," Dwight Kalb sits at his renovate a building, frame a easel. An occasional yardbird pecks by. few paintings and turn out the The infamous restaurant is closed for "Best of Key West" intersec- cement work, having survived a visit guest house and gallery up on tion. A man from Colorado from tennis mega-force Murphy Jensen, just the Whitehead. Ed Swift's planning Springs wanders in to ask latest in a string of outstanding characters who a trolley stop/village market. Richard Hatch to sing routinely grace the place, A few weeks ago, Senor Everyone's holding their breath Kerault's America, Now, Fran Buftett performed for free with his band on the on this one. Baby (former Papa spannate) "Flagler Water Tower." A night or so later, Barbara It seems iike such a long purses his lips and admires Fefnberg celebrated her first anniversary with a time ago that things were so Dwight Kalb's easel. gala show of local art, and Barry Cuda blues con- laid-back and blowsy. Upstairs, Easel, as in easy. Now, cert, in the street. Cmxi Morning America dropped at the Bordello Gallery, the Gary and the lovely Wendy by with autographed testimonials from Charles unflappable Charles Barlay arrive from Manhattan's infa- Kentult. ' "does his visions" in outrageous mous Raccoon Lodge bars. Nearby, Johnson's Grocery Store keeps the bikes, shakers, shades, and the Easy, as in ease on down to the neighborhood supplied with ice cold beer, gossip best vintage barrelhouse blues collection this side non-stop Goombay street fest. Forget about drive- and Mary's beautiful smile. And Veronica Guy, our of Barry Cuda. Jim Sherrington, fresh from his bys and drug stings. This is the real lasting deal. own radio "Coconut Woman" keeps the airwaves Good Morning America exploits, renders a gor- Norman Moody's Caribbean House is clean, afford- smooth with the moves of the islands. Bangalore, geously eyelashed sea turtle and meticulously able and friendly. So's the Angelina House. Greg the latest addition, brings affordable "high energy, details his scrimshaw. Jellyroll, the parrot, says Tweed calls it a "sub-tropical East Village." It low fat, guilt free Indian vegetarian fare" by Philip "Do your dream." Miss Bessie sings and Iron Baby beats the heat with a style that's complete, away Simmons and a set of crescent tables filling out the comes to life on a large portrait oil in the yard. from the quiche and banana break/guest house intersection. Days like these have become increasingly rare crowd." Completely ours, Key West's, Bahama Next door to Blue Heaven, just past the end- and precious. Tomorrow the restaurants, galleries, Village's, to nurture and play like a big loony less domino game, there are plans for a bakery, long lines, hustle and bustle will return. Make no Goombay smile. Drop on by and linger for a while. D APRIL 11, 1996 solares hill PAGE 21 dynamic presence for several years. Labriola's massive out over the town. 20YEAKS The artist-studio galleries were undersea environ- The Customs House Continued from previous page interesting ventures. Gilberte mental sculpture has been in the Sweeney showed abstract expres- was installed near works for several was elected mayor, he put a lot of sionist works; Roberta Marks' stu- Sand Key in 1991. years now, trying to effort into Key West as an arts des- dio on Telegraph Lane was a mar- It was lit with hun- obtain enough fund- tination, establishing the Mayor's vel; Rose Lane showed pre- dreds of cylume ing to rehabilitate Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Arts Columbian antiquities. Whitehead phosphorescent the building and and serving on the Florida Arts Street Pottery, Kalypso and others lights for a night- establish a museum Council. That era saw the expansion sprang up. time display. and galleries there. of the Art and Historical Society, David Wegman's pencil and pen A theme show The travelling Anne mostly into architectural restora- drawings and Ann Irvine's wiry "Our Fragile Frank Exhibit was tions and the begin- drawn paintings Environment" at staged in its unfin- ning of the Monroe characterized the Martello brought ished splendor in County Fine Arts 70s. When the old out another artistic '93. The Truman Council, which had Fisherman's Cafe statement. J.T. Little White House a good start but got on Margaret Street, Thompson con- has begun to show derailed into an elit- a dilapidated build- tributed a drinking historical presiden- ist opera production ing that was a water cooler filled tial work, an inter- company. Now it is favorite subject of with sludge and esting addition to reorganizing with artists, was threat- yuck entitled "What the paella. great promise. ened with demoli- Fish Drink." Jerry Valerie Hoh in the midst of convert- The three There were lots tion, the artists in Cash captured the ing the Firestone Tire Store into her Images shows have of galleries that town came out in a emotional market Pandemonium emporium. brought regional came and went in "Draw-Out," all with a single white, acclaim and opened one season or less. recording the build- fluffy feather mired in a gracefully the window on the little publicized Some, however, Dink Bruce T-shirt, 1987. ing in their own flared raku bowl, half full (or half- quality craftsmen in the area who found a niche in the media. empty) of oil. sell their work mainly on word-of- coral and hung on. Harrison's grew In the eighties, arts began to Valerie Hoh burst into the mouth advertising. into a little jewel on White Street, boom. John Kiraly's large scale scene, alighting at Guild Hall for a Many of our local artists have which was really considered an paintings attracted a national mar- bit, then a tiny doorway across risen to national or international artistic hinterlands then. When ket; Van Eno initiated a trend in Duval, then a shop in the 700 block status: John Kiraly, Sal Salinero, Gingerbread moved across Duval, magical themes exquisitely finished. of Duval and ending up in the old George Carey, Mario Sanchez, John Lee Dodez maintained the original Everyone wanted one of Craig cavernous Firestone Building. After Martini, Roberta Marks. There are space as a crafts gallery for a while. Biondi's mangoes — miniature to she loaded up several trucks full of many more. Of course, we have also Then Fred Gros took over the front huge delicious paintings of the old tires, the place turned into an put T-shirts on the map and many with his paintings and T-shirts. essence of mango. excellent art center for her oriental of our artists happily use cotton- When Gingerbread moved "up," Norbert Szilagyi was arrested new wave deco style. poly instead of linen canvas. The Great Southern Gallery got its start for painting a bus bench — and Now we have galleries in nearly last twenty years has been an expo- in the vacated space, sustaining a later sentenced to paint more. Ann every, block of Duval and spreading nential experience. 0 TIB wants to give your small business... 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Quigley stands 294-8993 The collection out as one of Key opens at Guild West's most Hall Gallery, award •winning 614 Duval Street, artists, whose on Sat., April 13, oils and water- with a reception colors capture from 7:00 to11:0 0 our hearts. For p.m, including the first time in wine and hors over 15 years, d'oevres. Everyone Quigley will be is welcome. Prints doing a one and some origi- woman show, The Sun Rises On Caroline nals will stay at The Moods Of Street, {the Spotswood resi- the gallery The Keys, at the dence) watercolor by Irma indefinitely. 0 Joy Gallery. The Quigley. collection opens on Friday, April 19 with a meet the artist reception from 6:00 to Bouganvilla 9:00 p.m., and runs through April 24. Doorway by Mally Weaver Written by Paul Rudnick Directed by Unity Danny Weathers of the Keysy Tmih'fi'rintnij Lur.i in lbs Manner of ,lc,ui,i ChrLtl March 20 - April 14 Sunday Scnices Wildly funny" 9:30 am and 11 am - The New York Times - .Smidfiy Sdwol & Nursery, 11 am V'isil our LOGOS Bookstore Monday through Friday, 1 - 5:30 "OOWaAl.'i- (.505)294-1061 Dial A Prayer. 296-7212 (Venwnf Jdl a-tanfawt) 3424 Duck Avenue Call 296-5888 for Schedule of Weekly Activities APRIL 11, 1996 scares liii§ PAGE 23 dining out BIRKENSTOCK The original comfort shoe.™ Fowl, He Cried By David A. Kaufelt wich seemingly pieced together from bits of stray Saran Wrap and Spam, lubricated with hen I was a boy a zillion years ago in colorless grease. that mythic city of Elizabeth, New What's more, like mother, the women in my BIRKENSTOCK. WJersey, my mother, for the most part life have all had a fatal way with turkey. The an unenthusiastic cook, took a page from Betty person in my current household who produces OFpLDTOWN Crocker and established a weekly calendar for turkey on those rare occasions when it's Complete in-house repair service dinners that didn't change for 20 years. demanded, has her own strange willfullness 510 Duva] street, old Town, 294-8318 Sunday we ate out. when it comes to that glorious bird. Until we Monday we ate breaded veal cutlet. started ordering our Thanksgiving meal from Tuesday we ate baby loin lamb chops. the fail-safe Uncle Garland's out in Habana Wednesday we ate brisket of beef with Plaza, if you didn't like your turkey pink, you potato pancakes. weren't happy at our table. Thursday we ate steak. So imagine my delight when I, a notorious Friday we ate chicken/turkey. anti-fast foodite, was corralled into having din- Saturday we ate prime ribs of beef. ner one night at Kenny Rogers Roasters out on The above was accompanied by copious the Boulevard and found, hold onto your socks, amounts of tinned vegetables, iceberg lettuce real turkey. The genuine thing, beautifully, salad topped by bottled Russian dressing, Del admirably cooked. With a perfectly edible stuff- Monte's peaches or pineapple or fruit cup for ing and steamed vegetables on the side and dessert. Sometimes there was a chopped liver free cranberry sauce and all one could drink of or a shrimp cocktail appetizer, but for the most diet Pepsi (in my case, a considerable amount). part we cut right to the chase and tucked in the All right, the bread must be toasted moment we unfolded our (paper) napkins. The because it has no flavor or texture. If you don't beverage of choice was nicely chilled Hoffman's like Kenny Rogers' country and western record- Black Cherry soda and plenty of it. ings, I warn you now they're played non-stop. Turkey (alternate Fridays and all high holi- Also, on occasion, the antisceptic the cleaners days) was the best because it came with the use to keep the place sterile (no stettle condi- expected trimmings (your solid cranberry tions here) might curb your appetite. It is not sauce, your sweet potato, your lubricous stuff- Channel No. Five. Exclusively at ing) though the turkey itself got to table in a Still, the turkey's real and good and cheap burnt and unappetizing form. ($4.65 plus tax for a sandwich with two sides GOLD Mother, though American born, subscribed and cranberry sauce) and the staff is not only to the stettle theory of well-doneness: if the friendly but extremely local as evidenced by roast (the steak, the baby loin lamb chop, the this recent conversation between me and the SMffl brisket) wasn't baked to a leathery consistency, young man acting as cashier. "You're Jackson's it was considered inedible. In the stettles of dad, ain't you?" I allowed that I was. 'That JEWELERS pre-war Eastern Europe, well-doneness was kid's got a big mouth." 335 Duval Street the only antidote to bugs in the food... they "And we know where it comes from, don't 294-1243 were burned to death. we, little man," I replied, reflecting too much free parking in rear I am, admittedly, a romantic when it comes locality might not be a good thing. "Could you to food, preferring the simple repasts of my put a couple of corn muffins in the bag?" youth and especially turkey. Turkey is also low I love Kenny Rogers, turkey the way moth- in fat and calories and one of the few fun foods er and wifey never made it. that doesn't fly in the face of sound contempo- P.S. Boston Market, also out on the rary medical advice. Boulevard, also features real turkey with bet- Though until recently it's been difficult, if ter bread than Kenny's. But the side of pota- not impossible, to get one's teeth into a real toes was cold and unseemly and the staff was slice of turkey. Virtually all luncheon restau- so unfriendly, we took to wondering if they rants serve the sort of pi-ocessed turkey sand- were really happy in their vocations. 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Felix says. "Music is a vehicle for human emotions and & Company ny solo gig is a challenge, but to perform if it's real, people can relate." he adds. And alone to a playback accompaniment of indeed, his audience last Saturday is proof. Sun., April u * 9 p.m.-i am. Arecorded music coming out of a portable There were no calls for Skynard, Buffett, Conch Republic Band stereo cassette player it can all too easily Zeppelin or Eagles, just applause and dancing to become a rout. It can be like betting on 'the bob- "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Summer Wind," with Pal McCutie tail nag". "I've Got The World On A String," and the like. and Terry Cassiidy Felix Payton has found a way to beat the Payton responds with, "Your appreciation is odds. He has managed to cut the Gordian knot. affirmation that music, the universal language, Wednesday through Saturday nights at the speaks to and from the heart." It's a shared Sunset Bay Restaurant and Hukilau Bar experience that crosses time, age, geography IFAHOU& SJWE SMA OH THC CORNtR OF EQUTHtRO I WWTEKEAD I between 7:00 pm and the nearest side of mid- and ideology. Love, heartbreak, longing, affec- night; Payton plies his trade. He does what he tion and the pursuit of procreation are known to was born to do. He sings and plays the trumpet. Every now and again he picks up an BESTSELLER. electric guitar. A fine, capable player on both guitar and w~^*1 Lynn Kaufelt sells houses. trumpet it's his horn that Lots of houses. Big houses, shines, bright and savory [ it'Je housw. Medium houses. with that kind of dry clear '1 lut's because she's got tone that characterized the marketing savvy and the high brass for nearly half a century in America; and his know-hew to use if. voice, smooth and urbane I'htit'svvhy she's the with a put another log in the tv-t seller at: fireplace, candlelight and sherry warmth, that create a ThePrydentiaK® Knight Realty, Inc. mood of romance and an atmosphere of entertainment. Payton does for the great love 336 DSiVAL STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33Q4O PHONE: 3O5-294-5S5S • EVENINGS: 305-292-1288 songs of the Big Band Era what Melody Cooper does for the great torch songs of the Jazz Age. Cooper has Brian Murphy. Payton has the Photo: Nancy Spievak McGinn recordings from the original Felix Payton plies his trade at the Hukilau Nelson Riddle arrangements that backed up The Chairman Of The Board for all, though not necessarily in that order. "A so many years. And while it goes without saying whole generation was conceived to this music. that even one live musician is worth a thousand There was a lot of lovemaking going on, a lot of recordings, one Nelson Riddle arrangement on courting." Payton adds. It's true, guys like Nat tape is worth a thousand live musicians who King Cole, Sinatra, Sam Cooke, Tony Bennett don't have a clue with regard to a performer's and Louis Armstrong and others of the same concept. hewing did indeed ignite a lot of court and 'Mr. P' is one of those guys with a set of spark. pipes that turn the telephone directory into a Payton's is a swinging show, surprisingly Shakespearean soliloquy by reading it aloud. He live, considering the playback; and yet not so was born with a voice that is easy to listen to inconceivable considering the personnel on the and pleasing to the ear. The control, pitch and recordings. The Hukilau at Sunset Bay has a lot tone are natural, complete and sincere. Payton of room for dancing and a warm atmosphere. was born with a voice made to deliver a lyric Great songs are just that: great. That's why they Open Everyday II*"11 - lWm just like Nolan Ryan was born to deliver fast become standards. And singers, like poets, are Sunday Br«ncli 108ra - 3*™ balls, curves, sliders and sinkers. "It's all God born, not made. 0 QCEANSIOE MARINA, STOCK ISLAND at the vml of Malon^y Aw 292-8439 Visit the Saro Cook Inc Completely renovated & run fay PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES the people who bring you the Environmental Center & Store. A Personal Firm With A Proven Track Record A Half Shell Raw Bir Learn about the living coral reef, Full Service Real Estate Company WOTCa LIVING CORAL the most biologically diverse Vacation, Seasonal & Yearly Rentals Turtle Kraals &' PT's Lai- Night Tax Dcdm-Ubli- marine ecosystem. Open Daily • 9 a.m. • 5 p.m. s»5 294-8491 201 William Street • 234-3100 m&S 905 Truman Ave. APRIL 11, 1996 solares hill PAGE 25 nel marker, was a prime cooling off mechanism in WATERFRONT those days before widespread air conditioning). Continued from page 11 The Pier House has expanded from its previous low profile. The end of Duval Street is an upscale till it burned to the waterline. address. Ocean Key House charges extra for its The Hyatt property was a parking lot and sunset view. You can even wear heels there now low rent motel. without endangering your ankles — and it's sur- FACETS And look at it now! Landscaped, bricked, prising how many people do. designed, coifed and pedicured. Luxury resorts Mallory Square's Sunset Celebration has FINE JEWELRY and spiffy tourist attractions from Key West blossomed as a world-reknown event, even if it is Bight to "the main shipping channel. The Galleon, sometimes blocked by hulking cruise ships. The Now at 517 Fleming... The Hyatt, the Sirnonton Street boat ramp (it new Hilton completes the link to the incredibly just steps off Duval. used to be affectionately called the Simonton revitalized Truman Annex. Impatiens rules Street Yacht Club for the rickety craft anchored instead of daisy burrs and sandspurs. • See our new men's rings, there — and swimming out to "Sylvia," the chan- freshwater pearls, opals and fancy colored sapphires. Stars Along The Waterfront 517 Fleming Street • 296-4470 By Judi Bradford his Saturday, the Sunset Deck at the new Key West Hilton Resort and Marina will be Tpart of a three-part entertainment and food sampler and silent auction to benefit Waterfront Playhouse, Key West's longest running continu- ous theatre group. The Hilton, Kelly's Caribbean Bar & Grill and the Waterfront are providing muBic, comedy, sketches and one-acts, as well as tropical hors d'ouevres and a silent auction that includes homemade ealamondin marmalade (lhank Florence Recher) to artwork (a Jack Baron print among others), to two hours of accounting time with Lori Katz and everything in between. ANIGHTqf \ Money generated from the ticket sales and ENTERTAINMENT 1 , silent, auction is earmarked for improvements to tfFINEFOOD I I to SHOWCASE / the historic building that has housed Waterfront's theSHOWPLACEof > Key West Players since 1961; and for the the- THEATRE in OLD atre's educational programs which include a chil- TOWNKEYWEST %r;^rrr dren's theatre workshop and a popular playread- ONE EVENING - 3 Diverse Presentations in 3 Delightful ing group. Locations, with Entertainment, Delicious Food and even a Silent "Stars Along the Waterfront" is April 13 from Auction of Fabulous Goods & Services — all for one price to 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets include food and entertain- Benefit WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE ment at the three locations and are $30 the night SATURDAY, APRIL 13«b, from 5 to 9 PM Salty O'Soyie, singing -wnere TneSoys Are" is Starting at KELLY'S CARIBBEAN BAR & GRILL, moving to of the event/$25 in advance from Waterfront THE KEY WEST HILTON RESOIIT & MARINA and finishing at Playhouse, Key West Theatre Festival and Key one of the entertainers featured in the stars Along WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE. The Waterfront fundraiser this Saturday. 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The ubiquitous artist- where in there and get to the but- aml-hiw-eiiHoi are seemingly every- SH Your oils could be described as loin Hey West Gallery $ Matted 30 719 Duval Street 16X20 Key West, FL 33040 (505)292-971 I APRIL 11, 1996 soiares hill PAGE 27 Nancy Forrester's SECRET GARDEN E|g||sile ^orld-clas& collection art calendar i lltCkf/tropical Qlaiits.. , ' ||^[ (sorry, nfrcjfcS). $6.00 CALL OF AFRICA — Native Visions Gallery. The RESTLESS NATIVE — Featuring the watercolors of One JjPrfee-SchooI Lane • 694-0015 gallery feels that it brings together the most sophisti- A.D. Tinkham and other artists. Daily 10 a.m. to 6 |,. fatwn. Southarcj&Flemjjpig, cated environmental painters and sculptors in the p.m. Land's End Marina, 230 Margaret Street. 745- aicfoss from fiat-on House) * Z- world. Environmental artist Craig Bone, marine life 5863. painter David Miller and marine bronze sculptor WHITFIELD JACK JEWELRY GENIUS — Hundreds of Dave Evers are a handful of the talent on display. hand crafted gold wonders by one local designer. The Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; theme is tropical: sea creatures, shells, crabs, palms, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 exotic flowers, pirates, treasure, nautical. Daily 10 p.m. 821 Duval Street. 295-9364. a.m. to 4 p.m. Ill Duval. 294-7092. CUISA CUBA — Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 914 Duval. 295-9442. Historical Exhibits GINGERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY — Key West's pre- CASA ANTIGUA—Where Hemingway first met Key mier and oldest private art gallery established in 1974. West, now restyled into an unusual island home, Showing works by internationally known local artists business and garden. Garden tours from 10 a.m. to 6 Sal Salinero and John Kiraly. Paintings, art glass, seri- p.m. daily. 314 Simonton Street. 292-9955. graphs, stone and bronze sculpture, prints. Also featur- CURRY MANSION — Home of Florida's first mil- ing Carol Sadowsky, Allison Lef'cort, Ken Hawk, Sharon lionaire, this 95-year-old residence-turned-guest Howe Myers, Michael Palmer, Paul Arsenault, Steve house is filled with antiques, and contemporary and Walker, JoAnn Hook, Bruce Baughman. Daily, 10 a.m. authentic classic artworks. Self-guided tours 10 a.m, Stephen Hoppough & Artist to 9 p.m. "Uptown" at 1207 Duval St. 296-8900. to 5 p.m. $5 adults, $1 children under 12 511 KENNEDY GALLERY — Fine art with a twist! Museum Caroline Steet. 294-5349. Murals • Faux Finishes quality acrylics and oils by Michele Kennedy, striking DONKEY MILK HOUSE — Antiques for sale (as well watercolors by Robert Kennedy. Renowned artists as decorator and historical items) in the front parlor Marbling • Glaring Stanislaw Frenkiel, Suzie DePoo, Thorn Joris, Jim of this 1866 mansion. Ten further rooms of the taste- Commercial & Residential Racchi, Leu, Oulie, Seckrnan, Valtchev, Sicre. Daily, 10 ful private residence contain rare European paint- a.m. to 6 p.m., maybe later. 1130 Duval St. 294-5997. ings and period furnishings. Self-guided tours. Adults (305) 296-9376 KENNEDY STUDIOS — Graphics, limited edition $5. Children free with a paying adult. Daily, 10 a.m. prints. Daily, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 133 Duval St. 294-5850; to 5 p.m. 613 Eaton Street. 296-1866. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., 511 Duval St. 294-8564. HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM — Early 19th century KENNEDY'S CARmBEAN GALLERY — Caribbean art, sea captain's house full of the family's collections Your Taste of Italy in the "Heart of Duval" painted steel drum cut-outs, watercolors, Haitian art, from their travels and life in Key West. Robert Frost sculptures by Caribbean and Keys artists. Janet cottage and memorabilia from famous visitors also. LA TRATTORIA Mueller's contemporary abstract paintings opens Admission $5. Daily 10 a.m to,5 p.m. 410 Caroline V E N E Z 1 A Saturday, March 30, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Daily 10 a.m. to 10 Street. 296-3573. Italian & French Cuisine Since 1984 Fine Wines h Cocktails p.m. 1000 Duval Street. 292-0060. KEY WEST LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM —History of KEY WEST STORE— Janis Childs handpainted Keys lighthouses and technology of lighthouses. Also, bowls and trays. Dawn Wilkins pillows and screens. life of a lighthouse keeper. Daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handcarvings by Gaspar Mendoza. Ceramics by Jay Admission $5 adults, $1 children 7 to 15, under 7 Gogin, Tom Woodruff, Leslie Kanter, Christy Rowley free. 938 Whitehead St. 294-0012. and Joan Shapiro. Sand castings by Dan Cocco. WRECKERS MUSEUM—In Key West's oldest house, Many more local artists and Keys products. Key lime this museum offers a peek into the life of the wreck- foods and gourmet specialties. Keys oriented books, ing families. Memorabilia and documents from the r . PER PERSON I WITH THIS AD posters and cards. Daily, 10 a.m to 6 p.m. 814 Duval salvage trade plus marine artwork by a variety of St. 292-9436 or 800-621-3596. artists. Daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $3 adults, i Browse through the home of NANCY FORRESTER'S SECRET GARDEN—Come $.50 children under 12. 322 Duval St. 294-9502. and rejuvenate in this cool, quiet green mansion. Florida's First Millionaire... Bring a picnic lunch and marvel at the variety of Note: We have changed the format and design of our Most Elaborate Key West Home indigenous vegetation lovingly maintained by Nancy Art Calendar. Please call 294-3602 to find out how to be Come explore this fabulous herself. Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free School Lane, off turn-of-the-cenlury mansion included. influenced'bythe lifestyles Simonton between Fleming and Southard. 294-0015. ofMillionaires. Marvel at the three stories of magnificent interiors, alt with period furnishings, created by For the most money , American ([European in the shortest time with CALL HELPLINE craftsmen, when expense was the fewest problems, Anytime... about anything no object! call me! from a simple question Open Daily 294-5349 to emergency help. Special Croup Rotes Available JLq/e Plumb The CurryKeglsti Mansion Tour 296-HELP Reiktewd National landmark 2944455 or 294-6000 511 Caroline Street • Key West, Florida Re/Max Paradise? 1-800-273-4558 1 Mock East of Duval Street 2(eys Cleaners X Caribbean Quality Dry Cleaning ^ Co bb Urine. NEW KEY WEST LOCATIONS |^ Shoe & Leather Repair PLENTY OF 3201 Flagler Ave. PARKING 292-1112 Established 1987 M.M. 25, U.S. Highway 1, Summerland Key • 745-9966 MARATHON Drop'offs at both Keys Cleaners locations 6799 Overseas Highway 743-8360 • Minnetonka Moccasins • Quality Leather Goods • • Dan Post • Tony Lama Work & Western Boots • Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 5:30 • Sat 10-2 PAGE 2 8 solares hill APRIL 11, 1996 Open 7 Days Lunch or brunch 11:30am-3:00pm restaurant directory Natural and seafoods served in an okt Syme Keys \MUNIiIK>>( Ml, i'Hl iltlunl itlt.t between 11 a.m. and I p.m. Call 294-0072 to place your order. Delivery not available at this time. Free parking in lot at atmosphere i« \( 1, r* in K'I ltd vilh irroiiditj *i it ii i* hit i ui nu in( fi ink JI i Kir'' Kimonton and Virginia. Open from 1(1 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. MM, 20 Sugaricwif Key 745-3030 pi t tflj in r IIJ in (m I ( isHtf ii through Snt, I'M in n'utod I lit -I'umiji in i itm ! CHOPS AT L\ CONCHA, -HiO Duval .Struct. .Serves dinner Tues. ' up n lht siii'i un iwlthi in tjn ion - Siit. fi p.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m. •••• 9 p.m. Just off the lobby " tint hid 1 in id in! »i of (11 mil 11'iti in the Holiday Inn Lit Concha. Ail inujor credit cards accepted. iiidth TRADITIONAL LUNCH _«S=i=-»—. 'Ml Mon. - Sat. SOUTHERN CUISINE 921TrumanAve. Jamaican Jerk Chicken 11:30-2:30 Key West Local Seafood DINNER Vegetables by the 7 nights 294-2995 TON and lots more. 5:00-11:00 Lunch & Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m KYUSHU Sunday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m, • Closed Monday JAPANESE RESTAURANT • SUSHI BAR MM 10 «296-1664 World Famous T-shirts Raw Bar • Restaurant Happy Hour Daily 5-7 pm Nightly Entertainment Sunset to 2am Remember: Hog's breath is better than no breath at all! raw bar 400 Front Street A ley West Tradition 296-4222 at limis End Village iH.itn e Across the street from Sunset where Margaret Street KEY WEST Locations in: Key West, New Orleans, meets the Gulf • 294-7496 Cancun and Ft. Walton Beach APRIL 11, 1996 solares Hill PAGE 29 Bob's restaurant directory For "Health Smart"people looking for the taste of Key West LOUIE'S BACKYARD, 700 Waddell on the Atlantic Ocean. Half Shell Raw Bar, PT's and Turtle Kraals comes Key West's ifou W (• Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Featuring international cuisine in a restaurant ranked among newest seafood dining experience. Quickly becoming a local's South Florida's best. Dining inside or outdoors on the water. ' favorite, this beautiful, newly-constructed building enjoys n in a Tropical Garden Setting Enjoy cocktails on the Afterdeck Bar. Open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 panoramic, relaxing view of the ocean. The menu offers a g oner- 525 Duval Street * (305) 296-5858 a.m. 294-1061 for dining reservations. ous selection of fresh fish, shrimp, stone crabs and other kjys MANGOES, 700 Duval Street. Can't miss the umbrellas at this staples as well as wonderful steaks, salads and pasta dishes. wonderful gathering place. Indoor and outdoor dining. Great Exciting daily blackboard specials add zest to an already varied island cuisine with a Caribbean flavor, fresh local seafood, vege- menu. Lunch and dinner served from 11 a.m. -10 p.m. Sunday tarian dishes, oak burning pizza oven and full bar. Lunch 11 Brunch from 10:00 a.m. 2.92-VIEW. Visa, MC. a.m. • 4:30 p.m., After the Beach Sandwich Menu 4:30 - 6 p.m., SHONEY'S, Overseas Market, 2814 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Locally Dinner 6 p.m. - midnight. All major credit cards. 292-4606. owned and operated. Serving traditional American breakfast MANGROVE MAMA'S, MM 20. Now with full bar serves natur- buffet, 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 a.m. till 2 al and seafood served in an old tyme Keys outdoor, indoor atmos- p.m. Daily lunch specials, all-you-can-eat soup, salad and fruit phere from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. Brunch or bar, 11 a.m. to 11p.m. Choose from a wide variety of freshly The New Pasta & Pizza Cafe lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with dinner from 5:30 to made sandwiches, Dinner buffet 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with fresh 10 p.m. Weekend entertainment begins with Charlie Possum & fish, meatloaf, shrimp scampi, pork chops and more. Children 5 509 Southard Street • Key West, FL • 294-5777 Mike Peters, 4-8 p.m. on Fridays, Sam Anderson on Saturdays and under free. Or choose from our menu — ribeye steak, steak and Murphy & Co. on Sunday. Located on mile marker 20 on the & shrimp, pastas, pot roast, chicken, turkey with the trimmings We Deliver In Old Town Overseas Hwy in Sugarloaf. Mangrove Mama's accepts or a selection of seafood platters plus our great stir-fry. We have Mastercard and VISA. 745-3030. a Senior Citizen and Child's Menu. Reasonably priced. 292-1968. MARTIN'S, 1015 Fleming Street. Enjoy our tropical garden SOUTH BEACH SEAFOOD & RAW BAR, on the beach at the setting wliile you savor Sunday Brunch served from 8 a.m. to 11 ocean end of Duval Street. Fresh Key West seafood, baby back Join us a.m.. Eggs benny, omelettes, crepes, french toast, waffles and ribs, chicken, steak, oysters, clams, nightly specials, full bar. more. Dinner from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tues. thru Sun. Let Dine inside or outside on our beach deck. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ChePOwner Martin create your favorite German specialities, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. 294-2727. from delightful appetizers, homemade soups, beef, veal, local SUNSET PIER/ZERO'S AT OCEAN KEY HOUSE, Zero Duval The Queen's Table seafood, pork and chicken. Sony, we are closed Mondays. MC, Street, serves culinary delights for breakfast, lunch and dinner Visa, Amex, 296-1183. from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays and until midnight on week- Dining Room NINA'S CAFE CAY CREOLE, 1114 DUVAL STREET. Family ends. Try their unusual salads and delectable desserts. Also fea- owned by Nina and Chef Tom. Serving the best Cajun and Creole tured is a wide selection of wines, beere, liquors, microbrews and AT THE SANTA MARIA MOTEL cuisine this side of New Orleans. Craw Fish, Cat Fish, espressos. Take out, dine in.hang out, whatever. Zero's Cafe also 1401 Simonton Street • 292-0305 Jambalaya, Etouffee and BBQ Shrimp. Also featuring nightly offers packaged gourmet foods and freshly baked muffins and specials Cajun Skillet Steak along with a variety of fresh fish, pastries. 296-7701. duck and lamb chops. Over 25 micro brews and a great wine TIME OUT, Southernmost Sports Bar at 509 Duval Street. selection. Serving nightly 5:30 p.m. till 10 p.m. Closed Monday. Serves the best Margarita in town. Nine foot TV screen for sport- Entertainment on Tuesday and Thursday nights featuring Barry ing events. Awesome food and live entertainment every night. A Fabulous Cuda. Major credit cards accepted. 296-2001. Friday and Saturday Paris plays reggae, rock and roll and dance, ORIGAMI — in Duval Square, 1075 Duval Street. Kiyoto and and Elaine Culpepper and Larry Smith play every Thursday at 9 Selection Of Kuma welcome you to. enjoy their Japanese Restaurant and p.m. 294-9215. Sushi Bar. Choose from a variety of appetizers, soups and salads. TURTLE KRAALS SEAFOOD GRILL, overlooking the Key West Cooking Entrees include meat and poultry, fresh seafood, tempura, noo- Bight Marina in Land's End Village. This popular eatery and dles, full sushi bar, rolls. Full children's menu. All moderately entertainment complex is housed in a former turtle soup can- Tools & priced. Plenty of free parking, free delivery, take-out, and cater- nery. Serving up exciting southwestern dishes, prepared using ing available. Serving lunch Monday thru Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 fresh local seafood, makes for a unique and varied menu. Baked Kitchen p.m. Dinner, 6 to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday, Closed stuffed lobster, pan-seared tuna and mango crabcakes share the Sunday. 294-0092, menu with delicious burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas. The Supplies THE QUEEN'S TABLE, at the Santa Maria Motel, with indoor large, colorful open-air bar features oversized margaritas and and poolside dining, serves breakfast daily from 7 —11 a.m. boasts a dozen micro-brew and imported beers on tap. Open for OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with a wide variety of gourmet selections. From 11:30 — 2:00 the lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. -11 p.m. Late nite menu after 11 lunch menu gives salads and sandwiches with choice appetizers p.m. Enjoy a variety of local and national blues acts on stage 9 - 6 • Monday - Saturday and desserts. Queens table dinners are served 6 -10 pm. with nightly from 9:00 p.m. 294-2640. Visa, MC, Discovery. simple to gourmet and native seafood. Master Card, Visa, and Yo SAKE, 722 Duval Street. Japanese cuisine with a unique American Express are accepted at this locals' retreat with a full tropical flair. An extensive menu — soups, salads, appetizers. 313 Margaret St. bar at the popular West Indies Bar nightly. 1401 Simonton Entrees include chicken, pork, beef, conch and always a selection Street. 292-0305. of our fresh daily catch. Naturally our sushi is the best on the between Eaton & Caroline SAILFISH BAR AND GRILL, at the Oceanside Marina at the island. Tatami rooms for private dining and parties. Open daily end of Maloney Ave. on Stock Island. From the owners of the for dinner from 6 to 11 p.m. Major credit cards. 294-2288. • 305-294-7994 i— Japanese Restaurant k WYOTO and SLUMA " and Sushi Bar SHONEYS tvelconlfi old 3i\d Lurch 11:30 a.m. • 2 p.m. new friends to Always Our Famous Buffet or Monday - Friday Dinner 6 - It p.m Turt Choose From Our Menu Overseas Market 'uval Square Monday' Saturday 2814 N. Roosevelt Blvd. • 292-1968 Free Delivery • Take-out Available Serving from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. 294-0092 • 1075 Duval Street Kraals Restauran„_ historic waterfront t ar featuring 8© I Caroline Street 'southwestern Restaurant Francais Now open till 9 p.m. Thursdayjtiday and Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Saturday Nights. And.,. seafood ORIGINAL FRENCH CUISINE HAPPY HOUR >*•..«. ^ • >«w* every Friday 6 - 9 TUESDAY JAZZ with Barry Cuda & the Sharks. Dinner every night 7 p.m. till 11 p.m. We deliver Breakfast & Lunch 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. 294-9272 follow the locals to 1211 DuvalSt.«294-7227 Lands End Village where Margaret St meets the Gulf, 294-26-10 PAGE 3 0 solares hill APRIL 11, 1996 nkhtlife IUSANA t'AKt. • 12111)(/VAt. Ki. • 294-7227 llf/irib'fi Afr'si Jnzz Club Hand perfumis Thur.'lay thru Saturday,!) .^nudity, cipen 7:30, iihowtime 8:30, disco the ni(;ht away after the TUCJI.IV. :) |i in , DiJVi- linriii. S1ii!i:ii'i dilli* ami Mnlaii. ,iii/.z ill. H-H jj.iii - I ;i ni and Himdiiv, fi p in. •• midn.^ht show. Call for reservations, (me;.! CAN: TONY'S SM.IKIN • 4ffi (JHFKNK HI. > 294-lfClfl IXlNNtK'S • filS ihlVAL Hr, IlMIINl! ButKKNKTOTK B.MIKMPiH Hull",- • fii!> I)|:VAI. Si. • aWi-.WtH ThgrMl.iv, V1:M • •1.1!) p.m., On;;i;er. WO • S;.':0 p in., fIT, H::JO pin - 1 Thureday - Kimdiiy, 7,<1() -11 p.m., Blue, Ryoii • Monday, 7 -10 p.m., KMI;IV & Nilmil.iy, Kc.'lti [r in. lo ii:i!(l a.m., Cnsjiy (.'niter; • MMIHIIV ,'i.ni., (hilAIImid • Fr;il;iyfcHalti!ii.v., I - ,'i p.m.CT, 5 • !)p.ui.,JI),U lioln'it Albury • Tuesday & Wednesday, 7:30 - 11 p.m,, Mine Byou. h 'I'll i ilitv. !0:.1<> |iiii. tfi '.'..'if) am.,('ri-.py ( Titters. p.iii. • la HL.OiilAHiinJ (Irwit suimdinidlinval. BI.CI. Itavw • ?)!9Tll«*tA»'J»f. • 21W-.HTOS CAM MAIII.NA • I'M KI-.VMWIS Si. * 2!«KI.".')S Vmsyr.AN'H WAKI; • JJ20 GMWJKJ.I. ST. • 2SM222 'litiirhiLiv < lin'f liillv • l''iiil;jv, Miki- (Mlis • Kniid'ij ilniii'h, K™ Ki.v;i Hi's • Tlmisiljty • Sii1un(:iy, H p in, • niitliiif;)it, I'dflii' llmh'i' • • Thursday - .Saturday,!) p.m. • ] a.m., Dave Muldrew. Millrr • ;-Miiifi,.v,i)iti Allen ;'ia!!fiav • V/i-:li»'-.ii;iv, B p.m. - (nidtii^h! and Suiiduy iinnidi, 111 ;s.in. - (iciiiKit KI:Y MAIUNA • 5 (ir.u:m. Hn. * 29(i-355:t Tin Uci.i, " iimwaiuf iitivA) &(,'MMIUM. SIM, Z[.m.,',lfiiiiMii»TOi(Tiiii'll'iiinii'.lii((il«rii • Sl'N-SuN PAVIIJ.IIIN l'ridiiy. G - 10 p.m., TBA • Saturday, H -10 p.m., Two Bit Band • Ttmr-.(IJI\, l.iill -:):!«!) p n,.M],l,;i».| M,-(.:iwni,!*.uOp.m. • ;'.M AM , .Satiiril.iy.Tiics'i.u1- Kmlay, (i- 1 PETS106 UNFUHN. HOMES 303 AUTOS400 MISC.403 HELP WANTED SQtt • VACATION RENTALS 511 FREE TO A GOOD HOME MOBILE HOME B&B IS BACK AND WE SAVE; $1,0001 HELP WANTED TIME SHARE 3 1/2 year old retriever mix. 2 bedroom/1 bath. WANT YOUR JUNK CARS! with the WKRV7K£Y93.5FMhasan THE BANYAN RESORT Recently rescued Irom the Overlooking bay and ocean. We also have a large inven- KEY$CA$H immediate opening for a full The best location and prices pound. Loves to swim, 30 ft. dock in secure Venture tory of quality used parts. COUPON BOOK time Account Executive posi- in Old Town. This is the right sleep, and play. A very loyal Call us today for all your Out with pool and tennis privi- ONLY $111 tion. Applicants should have way to vacation. Call Amy and friendly animal. His leges. Unfurnished. automotive needs. 872-9761 Lachat. Banyan Resort name is Bud. Call Shelley at $850/month. Call 294-3770. or 745-3517. MM 31 Big Available from local mer- professional communication To Respond: skills, good computer knowl- Realty. Place your personal 294-3934 (home) or Roberta Pine Key. chants and non-profits. Call 296-1230 response in a sealed enve- at 304-1310 (boat) or 294- BOATS 304 872-7214 lordetails. edge, people skills, and reli- lope fwilh Box# in upper 1421 (work). OLDSMOBILE able transportation. Some right hand comer). Place WS40& that sealed envelope with SAILBOAT TRAILER 1964 STARFIRE COUPE radio sales experience pre- S2.00 for each response MISSING CAT FOR SALE White/blue interior. Complete RVFORSALE ferred. Applications will be Solares Hill (for postage and handling) major rebuild, numbers Large Saimese. Lost March Float on design. Good 40' 1995 Marquis. Wide accepted Monday through and send to: Get Personal, condition. New paint. Good match, new radiator/tires, Classifieds 330-B. Julia Street, Key 16 near Truman and Florida body Diamond Edition. Cat Friday at 3820 N. Roosevelt West, I!L 33040 Streets across from Bayview tires. Tongue wheel. dual exhaust. $5,500 OBO. Park. Max weighs 18 lbs. "Bearing Buddys". Tows Stan Rzad, 305-295-1012 diesel, 365 hp. 7.5 genera- Blvd. between 9am and 5pm. Can Sell The and has a dark brown body great. $500. It won't last long tor. Natural cherry interior. Key Chain, Inc. is an EQUAL with a cream cobrsd chest Queen bed, awnings, solar Opportunity Employer. Things Single'N Searching at this price. MISC.403 and a little white on each rear Call872-1922 panels, insulated windows, You've The practical approach to paw. Call 296-4510. much, much more. $275K. VACATION RENTALS 511 quality people. Carefully BOAT FOR SALE 18' fiberglass Cuddy Cabin. CABLE IV. Call 872-4640. Wanted screened, confidential. REWARD!!! 16 years Deck needs rep. 85hp DESCRAMBLERS HELPWANTED500 CALL INTER-ISLAND To Get Rid of love connections! Write: Mercury is not in running con- Clears up dition, but can be used for PROPERTIES PO Box 1906 FURNITURE 112 scrambled stations TC1CABLEVISIONOF For the most exclusive Of For BigPineKey,FL33043. parts. $400.294-9683. 30 Day FLORIDA, INC. Stale name, address, phone. money back ocean-front estate and Months! 21'GLASTRONSEAFURY TCI Cableviskm of Florida is Victorian rentals. SenrJSASJl CONSOLE TV guarantee now accepting applications FOR SALE 175 Merc with kicker. New 293-1812 294-3343! seats. Compass. Dive plat- 1-800-959-9456 for the position of TV PUBLICNOTICE099 25 inch Sears brand. Call today! Production Technician. Medium dark cabinet in good form. Good buy! $4,000. Make offer! (305)872-4341 ***************** Part-time, Experience pre- shape. Excellent color. HOUSESITTERS ferred: video editing, cam- HEALTH INSURANCE Works great! ; Blue Cross, Blue Shield is AUTOS400 AVAILABLE era operator, video toaster available in Key West NOW! Three high quality young effects, script writing. .,- service directory • For immediate quote call Only $200 1988 CADILLAC women. June-August. Successful applicant must Carol DeLoach, 745-2600 or ELDORADO Prefer Key West, but will con- pass drug test. EOE. Call CLEANING ENTERTAINMENT Charles Ort 294-0164. Call 872-1922 29K miles, one owner. sider anything in the Keys. Joe Dietrich, M-F, after Contracted Agents. $12,500. Call 872-4640. Call (205) 349-1399. 11:00 a.m., 296-7755. HOMESFOR SALE200 Need Your House g PERSONALS 100 or Business 'Entertainment OUTSTANDING r CLEANED? • Close-up Illusions LOCAL LOVE VICTORIAN HOME CLASSIFIED AD ORDER FORM • Balloon Hats & Record and listen to person-: Circa 1880. House and For Reliable and Sculpture Garden Tour favorite. als lor only 25C. (305)999-! I Desired Mail to: Solares Hill Newspaper • Profe$slonal Clown 9200. 18+. Use access Featured in Solares Hill, Punctual Service code #3002. September, 1995. Winner Classification: 333-B Julia Street, Key West, FL 33040 Jack Moyer Historic Preservation Call 30 words/$6 Week I (305)745-3277 DECISIONS Certificate of Excellence. I 296-8064 DECISIONS Heated pool. 1500 sq.ft. of Each additional word - 250 DECISIONS luxury, Absolutely beautiful CdftiPUTERS • POOJ. CLEANING Let your Daily Horoscope and unique! Location! I I guide you. Call now! Location! Location! $295K. Call 1-900-370-4060 ext 011 Call Dawn Chorley 296- AQUA 6 DOC $2.'95/min, 18+,Ttonereq'd 1907. I I "Keep your pool well- Avalon Comm 305-525-0800 '(StahriKS^ BUYING OR SELLING Call the "AQUA DOC* now! BACKGAMMON YOURHOME? New Key West resident, SALLY WORKS FOR YOU!. I 1 293-9200 ranked backgammon player, Call SALLY O'BOYLE at Key AD COST COMPLETE POOLSEKV1CE wants to play. Don West Really, Inc. 296-9955 We Come To You! lic&Ins.RP00665i9 Desmond, 295-0480. or (800) 330-4926. i Name:. I .weeks • Low Prices ' Systems A nalysis Call about our MOBILE HOME Address: $ Amt. Enc. 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HOMES from, $139;900 at KEY WEST GOLF CLUB 2-Bedroom homes for $970.38 per month. •Monthly Mortgago Payment Monthly Real KsWitt Taxes . .$109 00 Moittdiy Homeowner'', Aw-.of Due' . .S 169.00 Monthly Homeowner's Insurance . .S 60.66 Total Monthly P.iymen! . 5970 :« 200 acres of lush tropical landscaping ••••• Pre-construction prices available 18-hole championship golf course •• Private, gated residential community 24-hour security r Classic conch style architecture On Site Sales Office Open Daily (305) 292-0020, U.S. 1 at MM 5, turn on College Rd. 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