INSIDE WEEK OF JULY 14-20, 2016 www.FloridaWeekly.com Vol. I, No. 15 • FREE Music scene Terri White: Not all treasure in Key West is sunken. A22 u Key West is ready to celebrate a treasure of its own u The music stage at the Mel Fisher Days Top picks BY MAXINE celebration. Head to our most-read page for LOPEZ-KEOUGH top picks of the week. A9 u Florida Weekly Correspondent There are a few universal laws that every child learns early in life. Find- ers, keepers. Sharing is caring. Step on a crack, break your mother’s back. Don’t make that face unless you want it to stay that way. From every well-meaning parent and teacher: Follow your dreams and you can achieve the impossible. From Robert Louis Stevenson and Jules Verne: Hunting for buried treasure is a totally valid career choice. SEE MEL A20 u Bartender The worldly and wonderful PHOTO BY NICK DOLL Jennifer Garrison. A11 u The quest for the Atocha BY MAXINE LOPEZ-KEOUGH loaded by a crew of more than 100 sailors Florida Weekly Correspondent and slaves into the bowels of the mahogany- hulled vessel that sat dockside. They were four weeks behind schedule. At the same time, all manner of unre- For months, a procession of mules had corded booty — jewelry, currency, art, all been arriving at the Veracruz docks, wind- smuggled aboard to avoid taxation— was ing their way through the haze of a humid secretly added to the mix. By the time the tropical summer, laden with a bank’s worth ship was ready to depart, the Nuestra Seno- of treasure bound for Spain. Each piece of ra de Atocha, prize galleon of Spain’s Tierra silver, each flawless emerald, each gold bar, Firme Fleet, named for the holiest of shrines each bronze cannon needed first be record- in Madrid, had had over 40 tons of treasure isle Cook COURTESY PHOTO ed in a ledger, after which it was carefully packed tight within its hull. The Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha. Bill and Eden Brown’s one-stop for SEE ATOCHA, A14 u all of your culinary needs. A29 u PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID FORT MYERS, FL PERMIT NO. 715 The 2016 Soul Starting at $15,690 KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd. • 305-295-8646 • www.KeyWestKia.com A2 WEEK OF JULY 14-20, 2016 www.FloridaWeekly.com FLORIDA WEEKLY KEY WEST OFF OFF DUVAL Publisher Jenn Doll [email protected] An insider’s look at Key West Editor Owen Killian The most traveled and visible street ■ Bethel AME Church (223 Truman [email protected] in Key West is only the beginning, the Ave.; (305) 294-9951) Feeling guilty after surface, of what the town has to offer. Ask too much drinking? Try a service at this Presentation Editor the locals about their favorite spots, stroll African Methodist Episcopal Church or Eric Raddatz through quiet neighborhoods or down just stop by. It was established in part by a [email protected] alleyways off Duval and you’ll begin to former slave, Sandy Cornish, who escaped dive deeper into the quieter, more diverse to Key West and became a successful and Reporters and less readily apparent offerings. Here wealthy farmer. Maxine Lopez-Keough, Jon Rhoads are eight spots that you might not see at ■ Key West Island Bookstore (513 Constance Gilbert, Bucky Montgomery first glance. Fleming Street; Keywestislandbooks.com; ■ Bobby’s Monkey Bar (900 Simon- (305) 294-2904). This decades-old bou- Contributing Photographer ton Street; (305) 294-2655) This locals dive tique bookstore offers a surprisingly var- Nick Doll has nightly karaoke that often includes ied wealth of current and used titles, from more than your typical drunken yodeling. best-sellers to rare titles. Often open late, Graphic Designers Drag queens on their night off and former it’s an inviting place to browse among the LARRY BLACKBURN / COURTESY PHOTO Chris Andruskiewicz, Broadway performers have been known to crowded stacks. La Rubia Fine Hats Hannah Arnone, Alisa Bowman, carry a tune here as well. ■ Cuban Coffee Queen (284 Margaret Paul Heinrich, Scott Sleeper ■ Leather Master of Key West (418 Street; (305) 292-4747; cubancoffeequeen. Circulation Manager Applerouth Lane; (305) 292-5051) The com). The strong Cuban coffee at this executed dinner menu featuring fresh sea- Dawn Hegedus guys who own this place hand-make many hole in the wall is also rich in Key West food is especially enticing. Grouper in a [email protected] of the sexy leather products right here heritage. A Café Con Leche paired with a French bouillabaisse broth, fish and chips at their workshop. In business for more classic Cuban sandwich or some Havana featuring mahi-mahi, and slow roasted Account Executives than 30 years, its selection of masks, head- rice and beans will keep you going long Jamaican Jerk chicken thighs are recom- Lauren Penman dress, costumes and numerous accesso- into a Key West night. mended along with dark chocolate cov- [email protected] ries caters to any preference. The staff will ■ Better than Sex (926 Simonton ered banana bread for dessert. The Duck also help you with makeup tips. Street; (305) 296-8102; betterthansexkey- BLT pizza is also delicious. It’s a small Business Office Manager ■ 2 Cents Restaurant & Pub (416 west.com). A great place for couples, space so reservations are recommended. Kelli Carico Applerouth Lane; (305) 414-8626); swing by this dessert-only, adults-only ■ La Rubia Fine Hats (510 Fleming 2centskw.com) is right behind Leather restaurant late in the evening. Indulge Street; (305) 296-6059, larubiakeywest. 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There are styles for edgeable bartenders mix up craft cocktails Simonton Street; (305) 414-8428; offthe- both men and women in a wide array of such as Curse Like a Saler with gin, dolin hookkeywest.com). Tucked into a quiet colors and weaves. It also offers a nice blanc, agave, basil, mint and grapefruit. neighborhood, Off the Hook serves break- selection of wearable, fair trade crafts such Copyright: The contents of the Florida Weekly are copyright 2016 F***in brilliant! fast and lunch, but the creative and well- as jewelry, ikat wraps and shigra bags. ■ by Florida Media Group, LLC. No portion may be reproduced without the express written consent of Florida Media Group, LLC. 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