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July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comJuly 19, 2013 - July 26, 2013 • Vol. 8 No 30La Trattoria’s Catering Service“Catered Affairs”Taking Events To A Whole New LevelWith Owner Bill Lay,Catering Director Amy Lay,And Executive Chef Lloyd GouldWith a complete kitchen on wheels, Bill Lay,who has owned La Trattoria since 2006, is nowoffering Key West’s complete catering service forall events with “Catered Affairs”. Bill’s cateringexperience spans over 20 years. “Customer service”is on the front line of everything we do.”O!

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comThis Is The EndFeaturing The Backstreet BoysWhen the end of the worldcomes a-knocking - and five ofthe remaining Hollywood actingelite (Franco, Rogen, Baruchel,Jonah Hill, and The Office’sCraig Robinson) decide to roughit out in Franco’s home. This IsThe End finishes up on a musicalnote with a surprise appearanceby the Backstreet Boys which isas random as everything whichhas gone before on this journeyof self-awareness, redemptionwith lashings of selfishness - butto be honest, you couldn’t have itany other way in this piece whichurges you to check your brain atthe door. A riotous night out foran admittedly guilty pleasure - butit’s the first comedy in a while tomake the end of the world seemlike a great place to be.Frank DeFord BuysHome in Key WestForgive us forpointing first tosomeone with anNPR connection, butwe figure his fanswill want to knowthat Morning Editioncommentator FrankDeford is amongthose being honoredWednesday afternoonat the WhiteHouse.He and 12 other peopleare being givenNational HumanitiesMedals. Frank’s beinghonored,the WhiteHouse says:“For transforminghow we think aboutsports. A dedicatedwriter and storyteller,Mr. Deford has offereda consistent,compelling voice inprint and on radio,reaching beyondscores and statisticsto reveal the humanitywoven into thegames we love.”conch color the florida keys 3 photographic chronicle

CONCHCOLORf l o r i d a k e y s p h o t o g r a p h i c c h r o n i c l eJuly 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comedi(305) 294-7566 OFFICE (305) 292-9955 FAXTORIALPUBLISHER/EDITORTom Oosterhoudt • ooster@conchcolor.comPHOTOGRAPHERKristen Livengood kristen.livengood@gmail.comAD SALESKaren Lee Hirst (305) 304-7609 karen@conchcolor.com, Senior Sales PersonRaquel Crummitt (305) 414-8949 raquelc@jsapromos.com, Ad SalesJanet Wood (305) 395-0241 – fldesignerjw@aol.com, Ad sales Upper KeysAndy & Jodi Kirby (305) 509-0009 – ajkwf@aol.com , Delivery & SalesGregory A. Smith (305) 396-7805 – kywestlivin2@aol.com Ad SalesLarry Neese (305) 434-6728 – paradiselarry@hotmail.com, Ad SalesCREATIVE DESIGNDina Coyle, Dina Designs, Int’l (305) 741-7272 dinacoyle@me.comWEB MASTER: David A.Cox (774) 772-8434 imonamac@me.comCONCH COLOR, LLC • 314 simonton street key west FL 33040Published weekly and distributed every Friday from Key West to Key Largo.Copyright 2010. All rights reserved.DEADLINE 5 p.m. Friday for advertising and community newsThe Positive VoiceTHE FLORIDA KEYS NEED A POSITIVE VOICE to counteract negativity promoted by other localpapers. Conch Color greatly appreciates positive comments about the community you live in. Ifyou love your community and have something positive to say about it, email ooster@bellsouth.net.There are so many great Samaritans in the Keys and wonderful things happen every day. It’s time togive a voice to those who have great comments to say about the Keys.Conch Color Means Business!When I was on the CityCommission ten years ago, theCity Finance Director constantlyreminded me of how much moneyit takes to run this little city eachyear. In addition to fixing thestreets and pot holes that everyoneguesses, we had 95 policeman,68 fireman, and over 500 cityemployees, and they all had tobe paid. The city owned a lot ofproperty that had to be kept up aswell.Our constant goal was alwaysto do as much as we could withoutraising taxes. My colleague HarryBethel taught me the importanceof squeezing every penny. AndI did try to help him balance thebudget each year. And there wasalso the matter of keeping rentsand leases market rate.This is why the city has alwaystried to support and boost tourismwhen and where it could. Thecruise ships, the Conch Trainsand Trolleys, has always beenan integral part of this supportsystem. As of the attractions ofKey West. A few million here and afew million there tend to add up.During my six years on thecommission, I was always amazedthat local publications like theKey West Citizen and Key Westthe Newspaper never seemedto understand that focusing onbad news was bad for the localeconomy. Other resort citiesseem to understand this. As acommissioner, my head wouldoften spin from bad headlines.I probably lost my third termelection because I was too probusinessand pro-economy. It wasmaddening to think that logic andgood sense did not prevail.So when I left the citycommission, my immediate goalwas to start a publication thatfocused on good news and a goodlocal economy. Make our touristsand visitors realize why mostresidents call this paradise. Andtake every opportunity to showwhy living in the southernmost cityis nothing less than heavenly.For eight years Conch Color hasproudly shown the magic of livingin the Florida Keys. And most ofthe local advertising market haveagreed with us. Crunching thenumbers, it has probably cost theCitizen over ten million dollarsin lost advertising .But the Citizen has continuedto wreak havoc with its totallyunethical column called “Citizen’sVoice, which features lies calledin from unnamed sources. TheCitizen picks out the ones thatfit their negative agenda, oftenattacking those who disagree withtheir corrupt priorities. Recentlyone of our friends was viciouslyattacked in the Citizen’s Voice andhe tried to write an article thatresponded to their B.S., but theyrefused to print it. I found thissickening, to be sure.It is with great pride as aresult of all this nonsense, thatI welcome my longtime friend,and community advocate, ChrisBelland on board as of thisweek. His columns have alwaysbeen a feather in the cap of ourcommunity. Furthermore, I hopethat in the sake of good businessfor our community, that even morelocal business owners will showtheir support of Conch Color byadvertising. Conch Color doesmean business!tom oosterhoudteditor&publisherconch color the florida keys 4 photographic chronicle

Estenoz Celebrates 30 Yearsat First State BankFirst State Bank of the Florida Keyscongratulates Bill Estenoz, Vice President,Loan Compliance and CommunityReinvestment Act Officer on histhirtieth anniversary with the Bank.Throughout his long career atFirst State Bank, Estenoz has heldmany positions including: Commercial,Residential and ConsumerLoan Officer; Loan AdministrationManager; Credit Analyst; ComplianceOfficer; Internal Control Officer, andPortfolio Analyst/System Administrator.“Bill’s dedication, experience, andcommitment to First State Bank andthe Key West community are admirable,”said First State Bank ExecutiveVice President/Chief Credit OfficerGary Carney. “We congratulate Billon this truly significant milestone andlook forward to his continued successwith our organization.”Estenoz is a graduate of Key WestHigh School and holds a degree inManagement from University ofSouth Florida. He currently lives inKey West with his wife.July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comFIRM- “Fair Insurance RatesMonroe County” Benefits atFriday Happy HourThis Friday, July 19th from 5 to 8PM enjoy happy hour at BottleCapGroove Lounge as your gratuitiesbenefit FIRM -Fair Insurance forRates Monroe County. Celebritybartenders, including FIRM Presidentand Monroe County CommissionerHeather Carruthers, willbe serving up a special “Hurricane”concoction. There will also be funmusic, raffles, karaoke, the usualhappy hour fun and gourmet foodtrucks to round out the evening asthe community rallies together forthis great organization.Fair Insurance Rates MonroeCounty is a grassroots organizationformed in February, 2006 comprisedentirely of volunteer homeownersand residents who are united to fightHaving Hot Flashes?Having hot flashes, lack of sexualdesire, and/or mood swings? Learnhow to manage symptoms of menopauseat a Womankind BioidenticalHormone Forum. Jennifer Whaley,PA-C, will explain what bioidenticalsare and how they can help. Satisfiedagainst excessive, discriminatory andunaffordable residential, condominiumand commercial property insurancerates. FIRM effectively bringswindstorm insurance inequities tothe attention of the Florida Officeof Insurance Regulation, Florida’sLegislature, Cabinet and Governor.It also exists to educate homeownersabout ways to lower their insurancepremiums. For more informationor to become a member visit thewebsite at http://www.firmkeys.org/. Bring your latest insurance billand your questions to the happyhour on Friday and FIRM memberswill assist you to get answers. TheBottlecap is located at 1128 SimontonStreet.Womankind patients will give testimonials.Forum will be held this Saturday,July 20th, from 2-4pm at theEco-Discovery Center near Ft. Zach.$10 suggested donation, reservationsnot required. For more information,call 305.320.0608.conch color the florida keys 5 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comPatricia Toppino,Instructor Debbie Henson,& Patricia’s grandson Shaqwith Little PrinceClasses Beginning Now For Men & WomenSESSION $12.00 an hour(Lower Rates Available with Lower Income Individuals)Classes: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. , 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Modays, Wednedays & Fridaysat Patricia’s home with outdoor private dressing room & showerAlso available: Private Session for elderly, injured, etc.Patricia will come to your home for your convenience305-294-7840 or 305-395-0605Robin Roy Lockwood, MDOffice Surgery for Carpal tunnel,Trigger finger, Dupuytren’sOrthopedic Surgery1111 12th St.#212, Key WestPhone: 305-296-2212RobinLockwoodMD@gmail.comconch color the florida keys 6 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comEvery day should be a celebration…When you live in Key West.Join us for the Island’s best Happy Hour- Every day of theweek 4-6 pm 50% off appetizers, draft beers, wine, andstandard cocktails.Daily Specials also include:• Sunday- $5 Bloody Mary’s all day long• Monday- 1/2 off select bottles of wine in Shor restaurant• Tuesday- Mahi Tacos and a corona for $12• Wednesday- Flights of our unique selection of draft beers for $7• Thursday- $6 Margaritas all day long• Friday- All lite cocktails $6 all day long• Saturday- $5 Mimosas all day longParking available and validated.Call us at 305-809-1234 or visit our website atwww.keywest.hyatt.com for more information onthe islands favorite oasis.Albino Turkey Vulture atFlorida Keys Wild Bird Center305 809 4000keywest.hyatt.comArtist Tony Gregory CreatesCustom Cane forRob O’NealThis Albino vulture was droppedoff at our Florida Keys Wild BirdCenter on Big Pine Key at June 5,2013.It was showing some veryserious neurological issues, withtime and supportive care the obvioussymptoms seemed to abate. Afive weeks of rehabilitation, specialmedications and healthy eatingshe was ready to fly back to nature.She was released by Maya Totmaninto the skies of the Florida Keyson Saturday July 13, 2013.conch color the florida keys 7 photographic chronicle

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entertainmentBOTTLECAP LOUNGETUESDAY - 11 PM - HOUSE MUSICPARTY DJ DINO AND FRIENDSFRIDAY 5 PM -HAPPY HOUR TIPSBENEFIT NON PROFITSFRIDAY & SATURDAY - VIP DJs -HOUSE AND TOP DANCE MUSICSCHOONER WHARF BARTHURS. 18MICHAEL McCLOUDNoon—5:00 p.m.LOVE LANG GANG 7:00- 11:00 p.m.FRI. 19MICHAEL McCLOUD & FRIENDSNoon—5:00 p.m.THE DOERFELS7 P.M.—MIDNIGHTSAT. 20MICHAEL McCLOUD & FRIENDSNoon—5:00 p.m.THE DOERFELS7 P.M.—MIDNIGHTSUN. 21MICHAEL McCLOUD & FRIENDSNoon—5:00 p.m.THE LATIN CALYPSO PARTY6:30—11:00 p.m.MON. 22RAVEN COOPER & HEAVY KEVYNoon- 5:00 p.m.THE REAL MALLOYS7:00—11:00 p.m.TUES. 23GARY HEMPSEY Noon-5:00 p.m.RAVEN COOPER 7:00—11:00 p.mWEDS. 24MICHAEL MCCLOUDNoon-5:00 p.m.GARY HEMPSEY7:00—11:00 p.mAQUAWednesdays:Bobby Nesbit, 5:30-7:30Friday: Dave Bootle, 4:30 -7:30Every Night:Aquanettes perform ‘Reality is aDrag’, 9pmFriday and SaturdayAquanettes, 9 & 11pmGirl Most Likely (PG-13)Fri - Thu: (2:00), 4:15, 6:30, 8:30Monsters University (G)Fri - Thu: 4:30 PMMonsters University 3D (G)Fri - Thu: (2:15 PM)World War Z (PG-13)Fri - Thu: 4:00, 8:40World War Z 3D (PG-13)Fri - Thu: (1:30), 6:2020 Feet from Stardom (PG-13)Fri - Thu: (1:45), 3:45, 6:00, 8:15This Is The End (R)Fri - Thu: 6:45, 8:45Cloudy With a Chance ofMeatballs (PG) Kids $1Sat: 10:30 PMThe 39 Steps (1935) (PG)Sat: (11:00 PM)The ConjuringR, 1 hr 51 min1:30p 4:30p 7:30p 10:30pRED 2PG-13, 1 hr 56 min1:00p 4:00p 7:00p 10:00pTurboPG, 1 hr 36 min1:15p 7:15pTurbo 3DPG, 1 hr 36 min4:15p 10:15pGrown Ups 2PG-13, 1 hr 40 min1:40p 4:40p 7:40p 10:20pPacific RimPG-13, 2 hr 11 min1:10p 7:10pPacific Rim 3DPG-13, 2 hr 11 min4:10p 10:10pDespicable Me 2PG, 1 hr 38 min4:20p 10:25pDespicable Me 2 in 3DPG, 1 hr 38 min1:20p 7:30pJuly 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comRegal CinemaKey West 63338 N. Roosevelt BlvdAccommodations for the disabledVisit www.keysarts.com for details.Thursday, July 18Poetry Guild Celebrates Hemingway,5 PM. Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas St(on back stage), Nance Boylan, 908-561-5566. In honor of Papa’s literaryversatility, poets are invited to reador perform. Free, call to register.GLEE - Lower Keys Green Drinks,5:30 PM. The Wharf Bar & Grill,MM 25.5. 812-592-1279. keysglee.com. Alison Higgins, with City ofKey West to talk about the City’sefforts to reduce our carbon footprint,6:30 PM.Riffs on Immortality OpeningReception, 6 PM. The Studios of KeyWest, 600 White St, 296-0458. tskw.org. Portraits of Sculpted Faces fromthe Stone Age to Present. Paintingsby Keith Bland, poetry by MaureenTracy Venti. Featuring a second linejazz parade by Skipper Kripitz & theConch Republic Marching Band.Kindred Spirits by Nellie Appleby& Marlene Koenig Opening &Reception, 6 PM. The Studios of KeyWest, 600 White St, Space 2 Gallery,296-0458. tskw.org. A mixed mediashow of solo works and collaborativepieces which reflect their mutual loveof the natural world, & the people init. Thru August 8.Walk on White Gallery Walk, 6 PMExhibitions & receptions at galleries& shops along White St, fromSouthard to Truman, including TheStudios of Key West, Coffee MillDance Studio, Harrison Gallery,Stone Soup Gallery, BackroomGallery at the Seam Shoppe, & KeyWest Pottery.Thursday Night With Papa – ForWhom the Bell Tolls, 8 PM. HelplineFundraiser, 7 PM Reception &Auction. Tropic Cinema, 416 EatonSt. 877-761-3456. tropiccinema.comThursdays thru SaturdaysIn the Cabaret, 5 PM. The GardensHotel, 526 Angela St. 294-2661.gardenshotel.com. Featuring: JohnBenson, Michael Robinson & BobbyGreen. Sunday, Jazz in the Gardensresumes Oct. 6.Thursday, July 18 thru Sunday, July21. Hemingway Days 33rd AnnualCelebration. Various times & venues.See website for details. fla-keys.comThe legendary author’s work andlifestyle celebration features literaryreadings, a theatrical premiere,short story competition, fishingtournament, Sloppy Joe’s Look-AlikeContest and a pre-birthday “party”commemorating Ernest’s July 21stbirthday.Thursday, July 18 thru Wednesday,August 21. “Y’ART SALE”, 10 AMArtists in Paradise Gallery, Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza, Big Pine Key.872-1828. artistinparadise.com.Great buys on specially priced artwork.FridaysSalsa Dance Lessons & a little SalsaRueda too!, 7 PM. Paradise Health& Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 NRoosevelt Blvd. keywestdance.wordpress.com.Beginner to advanced.Drop in class every Friday, no partnerneeded.Saturday, July 20Discovery Saturday EducationalSeries: Mama Manatee, 10 AMFlorida Keys Eco-Discovery Center,809-4750.35 East Quay Road, TrumanWaterfrontfloridakeys.noaa.govFamily-friendly & educational seriesinvites kids ages 5-10 to play games &make crafts while learning about themarine ecosystems of the Keys. Preregistrationis recommended. Free.Southernmost Coconut Castaways“Jump Up” Benefit - School SupplyDrive, 10 AM. Schooner Wharf Bar,200 William St. southernmostcoconutcastaways.com.The official“friend” club of Howard Livingston &The Mile Marker 24 Band, benefittingThe Florida Keys Outreach Coalition.Eat & drink, raffles & give-a-ways.Kids Saturday Movie Club – Cloudywith a Chance of Meatballs (2009),10:30 AM. Tropic Cinema, 416 EatonSt. 877-761-3456. tropiccinema.comBicycle give-away on July 27.Abigail White - Featured Artist Show& Reception, 5:30 PM. Key WestArt Center, 301 Front St. 294-1241.keywestartcenter.com. Conch ShellHouses, paintings of Key West localesturned into conch shells. Thru August1.We All Come from Somewhere Else, 6PM. Waterfront Playhouse, 310 WallSt. keyscommunityschoolofthearts.org. Camp Bravo’s Young People’sDevised Theatre Project with JossBennathan, Robin Kaplan & PennyLeto.Monday, July 22Blue Door String Quartet: ViennaAfter Dark, 7:30 PM. The Studios ofKey West, 600 White St. 295-7676.keystix.com. Whitney LaGrange,violin, Benjamin Breen, violin, AmyKimball, viola, Arthur Cook, cello.Mozart: String Quartet in D Minor;Webern: 5 Movements for StringQuartet; Schubert: String Quartetin D Minor, D. 810 “Death and theMaiden” presented by the SouthFlorida Symphony Orchestra.conch color the florida keys 10 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comThank You,KW !FINALE SPONSORCity of Key WestSUPER SKYLIGHTERDiane DamronCasa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria ResortHistoric Tours of AmericaVisiting Nurse Association and Hospice of the Florida KeysAHA Sales, Inc.Southernmost Hotel CollectionAlmond Tree & Orchid Key InnsFury Water AdventuresThe Reach ResortSebago WatersportsBottlecap Groove LoungeSKYLIGHTERHoran, Wallace & HigginsJim & Pegi FittonSouthernmost Beach CafeKeys Federal Credit UnionKey West Sunrise RotaryIn Honor of Dan McMahonWestin Key West Resort and MarinaPier House Resort and SpaThe Mel Fisher FamilyKey West Marriott BeachsideDoubletree Grand Key ResortALL AMERICAN SKY-BURSTERSHemingway MuseumSunset WatersportsOcean Key Resort and SpaRoyal FurnitureSalute! On the BeachNeal and Eleanor CallIsland City House HotelPearl’s Properties of Key WestStrunk Ace HardwareThe Smith Law FirmTom Sawyer’s Keyboard ProductionsRent Key West VacationsThe Mermaid & The AlligatorRenate and Denny KukLa Pensione InnFMH Builders, Inc.Rick’s and Durty Harry’sDr. Bill and Kathy GreenwoodOropeza and ParksRudy Molinet and Harry HoehnFirst State BankGary’s PlumbingThe Appelrouth FamilyKey West Bed and BreakfastTegan Slaton & Rosemary EnrightSilver Palms InnAmsterdam’s Curry Mansion InnMcDonald’s RestaurantThe Grateful GuitarIan WhitneySKY BURSTERSPam MacKenzie/Breeze VacationsIsland HouseSunset Rotary Club of Key WestTrepanier & Associates, Inc.VFW Post 391William BrasuellKeynoter Publishing Co.Sandy SartiMichael and Melanie StefanowiczVFW Men’s AuxiliaryKey Iron WorksChuck and Laurie RoundLiz WeinstockLocal Awards & EngravingThe Market Share CompanyWish and Suzanne WashburnAlbert GonzalezMindy and John McKenzieKey West OpticalKey West Food and Wine FestivalLaw Firm of Ed ScalesThe Gardens HotelBanyan Resort RealtySteve TepperSheraton Suites Key WestMonroe County Teachers Federal Credit UnionROCKETEERSPreferred PropertiesDr. Denny HowleyBob LeibyBob and Poochie MyersEdward B. KnightSpanish Gardens MotelAt Home in Key WestInfinity Hair Salon Hair, Nails and SkinKey Lime TaxiRoger and Cindy McVeighThe Fowler Law FirmBoys & Girls Club of the KeysCreighton and Barbara WebbKey Accents Home and GardenSquare One/American BistroTamara BarnabyGwenn SmithRick HaskinsOppenheimer Eye Clinic/The Sunglass ShopD&V Commercial ACIn Memory of Sean ComstockThe Marquesa Hotel and Café MarquesaVirginia PanicoEric and Michele GrahlDiane and A.B. Crockett, Jr.Mae K. McMahanKaren Thurman and Evan KolbDianna SuttonSPARKLERSRuth Reiter and Dan MetzlerRichard JabourJohn HynesRachel AppelrouthThe Pilates Studio of Key WestSteve EidSparkle’s Cleaning ServiceSuzanne CampbellMark and Lois SongerLea ConroyKey Carpet, Tile and FurnitureAnn EidDouglas and Mary Ann FinleyGeriatric Care Management of the FL KeysPhyllis A. MayPatricia A. Eables, P.A.Suzanne SullivanJeanne ArkinAni MadrugaSue TurnerJanet DelamateSPECIAL THANKSAudio Visual in ParadiseSilent Auction Chair Becki BalcerBottlecap Groove LoungeConch ColorMichelle DravisEagle BrandsEaton BikesFausto’s Food PalaceFlorida Keys KeynoterGFS MarketplaceIsland 107 RadioKey West CitizenLove Lane GangPirate RadioPublixPyrotecnicoRefreshment Services PepsiLance TaylorThe Generous Silent Auction and Food DonorsThe Hard Working Rotary Fireworks Committee,Our Numerous Volunteersand Our Many Canister Donors!4th of JulyFireworksSponsored in part by the Rotary Club of Key West

MurrayMarineMurray Marine Inc.YOUR FULL SERVICE MARINE FACILITY5710 U.S. 1 305-296-0364 MURRAYMARINEKW.COM24.34.456 81.44.123Key WestBackstreet Boys: Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony!The Backstreet Boyshold up their plaqueswhile being honoredwith a star on the HollywoodWalk of Fameon Monday in Hollywood.The guys – A.J.McLean, Howie Dorough,Kevin Richardson,Nick Carter, and BrianLittrell – brought alongtheir family membersfor the special occasionand they all laid downwith their heads next tothe star for a pic!Nick Carter at Homeat Casa AntiguaLeft:Lauren Kitt, TomOosterhoudt, andNick Carter enjoyinga good laughat Tom’s homeoffice at CasaAntigua. Nick hasthought of theCasa as his Keyshome.Right:Nick Carter baskingin the sun inCasa Antigua’stropical atrium.

Keys Federal Credit UnionPromotes Anna BobrzynskaKeys Federal Credit Union ispleased to promote Anna Bobrzynskain the Key Plaza branch on N.Roosevelt Blvd. Anna joined us 4 ½years ago as a Member Service Representative.In her new role, Annawill provide support to our branchesin Key West and Marathon to ensureour members receive a quick,stress-free banking experience. Annaenjoys helping members save moneyand is passionate about helpingmembers reach their goals with ourmoney saving solutions.Anna migrated to Key West fromPoland in 2004 after visiting KeyWest as part of a college studentexchange program. She returnedbecause she fell in love with bothKey West and her husband. Annagraduated from the University ofMaria Curie-Sklodowsky in Lublin,Poland with a Bachelors Degree inPsychology. She and her husbandMarcin have a son named Lucas.Her dream is to travel the world andexplore its beauty. Her next dreamdestinations are Hawaii and Alaska.Keys Federal Credit Union is anot-for-profit financial institutionopen to everyone who lives or worksin the Florida Keys. Save money withour low-cost portfolio of productsincluding mortgages, FREE checkingand auto, boat and personal loans.For details call 305-294-6622, goto KeysFCU.org or visit one of ourbranches in Key West and Marathon.Anna Bobrzynska, Member Service Representative,Keys Federal Credit Union.First State Bank HelpsMarathon Celebrate ADAFirst State Bank of the Florida Keyssupported the City of Marathon Parkand Recreation Department’s BirthdayCelebration for the ADA/Florida KeysCouncil for People with Disabilities.This year’s birthday celebrationincluded games, activities, and prizes.The Bank supplied magnifying rulersas a donation for the gift bags providedfor the ADA attendees.The mission of the Florida KeysCouncil for People with Disabilitiesis to serve Monroe County citizensand visitors through implementationof special projects to advocatefor people with disabilities and theirfamilies. They provide the followingservices ADA assistance, information,education, and serving theneeds of the community.Spread the word!The $19.95 early bird special is being extended.All good things must come to an end… but not just yet.Early Bird Dinner Specials5pm - 6:30pm Every day$19.95Every Entrée On Our Menu.Cannot be combined with other discounts oroffers and must be seated by 6:30pm.Daily Happy Hour: 5pm - 7pmLive Entertainment: 5pm - 9pm3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. • Reservations (305) 296-8100Every Entrée$19.95 ea.WHEN SEATEDBEFORE 6:30PMTRAFFIC, WHAT TRAFFIC?LEAVE THE DRIVING TO USFREE SHUTTLEService leaves 500 Duval St. at20 minutes after every hour toTavern N Town. Returning freeshuttle leaves Tavern N Town at thetop of every hour till closing time.Back in the Day...“No Tickee, No Laundry”First State Bankof the FloridaKeys Marathon& IslamoradaBranch ManagerBecky Shifflettand City ofMarathon EventPlanner andRecreation SpecialistCharlotteQuinn.conch color the florida keys 13 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 •Happy Birthdaywww.conchcolor.comWyland!America’s Most Renown Marine ArtistA Celebration at Wyland Galleries of Key WestPhotos by Kristen LivengoodLeft:Wyland got birthday congratulations from his good pals Backstreet Boy Nick Carter andConch Color publisher Tom Oosterhoudt.Right:Key West’s star radio DJ Bill Hoebie was also on hand for the celebrationjoining Nick Carter, Tom Oosterhoudt and birthday boy Wyland.Left:Tom Oosterhoudt with Nick Carter and his fiancé Lauren Kitt.Right:Lauren Kitt, Nick Carter’s fiancé, with West Coast palsJustin and his friend, Natalia.Left:Wyland’s girl friend Annette Robinson and friends at his birthday party.conch color the florida keys 14 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.com9th Annual ReMARCable Mattheessen’s IceCream and Fresh Fruit Social July 27th.MARC your calendars and get ready for the summersmost fun event/fundraiser for the Monroe Association forReMARCable Citizens (MARC, Inc.). The 9th Annual Re-MARCable Mattheessen’s Ice Cream and Fresh Fruit Socialpreparations are under way for Saturday, July 27th at 4pmat the MARC Plant Store, 1401 Seminary St. The social,that started as a small local fundraiser at the old HarrisSchool location has turned into a family friendly summersocial event that attracts over 300 to 400 people each year.“It has been amazing to watch this fun event take on a lifeof its own” states MARC Development and Fundraisingmanager Gordon Ross, “as many people have read, ourprogram has been hard hit by state and local funding cutsto our client services, since we help our clients whether ornot they have the ability to pay for these services our fundraisingefforts have become more and more important toreplace those revenue sources”.The event, known for its delicious “summer treats”will once again feature Mattheessen’s Ice Cream and theirown “make your own sundae” booth staffed by “TeamMattheessen”. “Brent and Christina Mattheessen are Godsends in my book” states MARC Executive Director DianaFlenard. “This wonderful couple stepped up to the platefor us a few years back and have continued to support thisevent with their business, staff and whole family beinginvolved. We are forever grateful for their support”.Besides the “make your own sundae” booth, Pepe’s dessertmaker Charlie Christensen will return with her amazingwarm mango cobbler, Louie’s Backyards Doug Shookbrings his old fashion homemade strawberry short cakes,Key West Cakes will be providing amazing cookies thatThe Cates Family in 1993are the perfect match with homemade Mattheessen’s icecream and Glazed Donuts will have their wonderfullyhomemade donuts while Blue Heaven’s Chef Guillaumewill return with his much loved banana bread ice creamsandwiches with warm caramel sauce. New to the eventwill be 2 Scoops, featuring their cakes.Our first and original sponsors Keys Energy andStrunk/Ace Hardware have returned as well as CentennialBank, Key West Optical and Waste Management.These businesses have all stepped up to the plate tomake sure this important fundraiser continues to be asuccess for the MARC program. “Everyone knows youcan’t do events without support from sponsors” statesRoss. “We sincerely thank all of our sponsors and supportersfor making this year’s fundraisers a success.Kaila Snow, Hunter Mattheessen, Jack Mattheessenwith Brent and Christina at “Team Mattheessen’s”ReMARCable Ice Cream and Fresh Fruit Social.Mattheessen’s, as the main sponsors, provide all theirice cream for this important annual MARC fundraiseron July 27th. MARC Executive Director Diana Flenardstates “we are so blessed to have their continuedsupport”.Left:Craig and Cheryl Cateswith their children in1993.Right:Craig Cates mother, thelate Com. Emma Catesconch color the florida keys 15 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.com4th Annual Key West BrewFest to be held August 28th through September 2ndThe 4th annual Key West Brew-Fest will be held in Key West, FloridaAugust 28th through September2nd. This year’s festival has addedan additional day to the schedulealong with many more events tosatisfy those beer enthusiasts andmake beer novices become fanaticsby the end of the weekend. Thesignature events will again be heldby the Southernmost Hotel Collectionand Southernmost Beach Café.BrewFest is an annual event put onby the Southernmost Hotel Collectionto raise money for the Key WestSunrise Rotary of the Conch Republic.The main event of the festival,The Signature Tasting Festival, takesplace on Saturday, August 31 onSouth Beach. It’s a unique opportunityto experience tasting a widevariety of unique brews on the beachin Key West. An opportunity you donot want to miss.2013 BrewFest will kick off at5pm on Thursday, August 29th atThe Smokin’ Tuna Saloon. Thiskickoff party is a fundraiser for KeyWest Sunrise Rotary and will includedrink specials, raffles, prizes, and livemusic. If you want to get in on thefestival before the official kick-off,By Megan Coccittomake sure to check out the preeventson Wednesday, August 28th.Old Town Manor will be hosting aKey West Home Brewers competition,and Rum Barrel will host a beerand rum pairing dinner. Both eventsare new to the festival this year.Friday, August 30th, the SouthernmostHotel Pineapple Bar at1319 Duval Street, will host the 3rdannual Florida Beer Company’s PoolParty beginning at 1pm with givea-way’s,drink specials and muchmore.Saturday, August 31st, make sureto check out the beer seminar atthe Restaurant Store to learn moreabout craft beers before heading tothe signature event, the Key WestBrewfest Tasting Festival. The festivalwill be open from 4pm – 8pm onSouth Beach Key West adjacent tothe Southernmost on the Beach Hotel.There you can taste over 150 differentbeers on the beach all for $35per person if purchased in advance,or $40 at the door. And, for thosebeer enthusiasts there will be a VIPhour from 3pm – 4pm. VIP ticketsare limited and can be purchasedfor $75 in advance. It’s a chance foryour taste buds to travel the worldwithout leaving the beach!On Sunday, shake off Saturday’slate night with brunch at either TurtleKraals or 2 Cents, and then spendthe afternoon in the sunshine at theSheraton pool party. For dinner, enjoyendless views of the Atlantic Oceanand attend the Signature 4th annualSamuel Adams Beer Dinner from 6pm– 9pm at the Southernmost BeachCafé!The last day of the festival, on Monday,September 2nd, will start with morningbreakfast specials at Camille’s.Spend the afternoon with beer flightspecials at the new World of BeerThe Brewfest Beer Maidens!located on Greene Street. The holidayweekend will come to a close with thelast beer dinner at Roostica followedby Bingo at the Green Parrot.For more information and a full listof events on Key West BrewFest andticket sales, please call 305-295-6519or visit us on the web at www.keywestbrewfest.com. You can also check outthe festival and events that are happeningon Facebook, www.facebook.com/keywestbrewfest. Hotels in KeyWest and vacation planning informationcan be found at www.southernmostresorts.com.Always a great crowd at Key West’s South Beach.The best beer on tap!Above:\ An exciting venue!A cavalcade of beer on tap!conch color the florida keys 16 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comThe Christening of Joe Schroeder’s Niece MadelynnAt The Basilica of St. Mary’sLeft:Father John Baker, the Rector of St.Mary’s, baptizes young Madelynn.Above:Rector John Baker officiatingat baptism.Left:Madelynn’s family ather baptism.conch color the florida keys 17 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comNapa Auto on Roosevelt Celebrates Three Year AnniversaryPhotos by Kristen LivengoodLeft:Cleo and Zanda pose with Napa Auto PartsKey West owner John Key.Above:Napa Key West welcomed Napa State ofFlorida to the BBQ.Daniel Castro, Napa’s ‘pretty boy’ GeneralManager WEOW’s 92.7s BillyBravo.Key West Conchs: Brian Kelch, Rosa Kelch, John Kelch,Patty Claro and Kika came out for the celebrationAbove:Bella’s Jerry, Colby andSt. Patrick Kelleher.Right:Cleo and Zanda showcase thegoodies given out at the event.conch color the florida keys 18 photographic chroicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comBryan Hayden from Napa’s State ofFlorida Division Office grills up thegoodies.Jerry Moore and Maria Winslow enjoying the cookout.conch color the florida keys 19 photographic chroicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comThe Key West Summer StageWho’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Starring Connie Hurst, Bob Bowersox, Susannah Wells, and Matt Hollis HulseyThe show wrought with marital discord,includes Bob Bowersox, as “George”, stalkingthe stage like an animal, spewing spine chillingbursts of viciousness, in a performancethat is both disquieting and riveting. Itappears that only his half disciplined restraintis the only thing that keeps him frompouncing on everyone in sight. As “George”,Bowersox also plays the master of ceremoniesin this bruising sport of mastering thegame of his marriage. Connie Hurst portraysMartha, the chemical opposite duringtheir blistering interchanges , with icy eyesengulfed in a predatory leer, giving way toincendiary appearances of terror and grief,that finally engulfs her .The show ends inwholesale destruction leaving both the castand audience physically drained, as Georgemercilessly exposed the secrets that have alreadybegin to poison the young marriage ofSusannah Wells as “Honey” and Matt HollisHulsey, as “Nick. George brings their shameto light. The realism depicted in this show isnothing less than gut churning. The humanimages are shocking. Once again, SummerStage has conquered another theatrical challenge.Photos and review by Tom OosterhoudtAbove:The cast of Key West Summer Stage’s “Who’s Afraif of Virginia Woolf”, BobBowersox, Connie Hurst, Susannah Wells, and Matt Hollis Hulsey.Above:Bob Bowersox as Georgeand Connie Hurst asMartha.Right:Matt Hollis Hulsey as Nick andSusannah Wells as Honey.conch color the florida keys 20 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comTo show our appreciation, locals will receive50% OFFANY Fury trip except parasailing & jet ski toursMust book directly with Fury by calling 305-294-8899(Not valid with any other offer. Must show local ID.) Expires: 12-31-12.Summer Slim Down3 month special$225.00July - Sept. 2013305-294-0693stayfitstudiokeywest.comSPECSMALL INCISION - BIG RESULTSKey West OrthopedicsBoard Certified Orthopedic SurgeonsDr. Robert Catana, D.O. Dr. David C. Perry, M.D.Advanced Sports Medicine& Joint ReplacementLatest Techniques in Arthroscopic &Reconstructive Surgery. On Site MRI & Physical Therapy305-295-97973428 N. Roosevelt Boulevardwww.KeyWestOrthopedics.comconch color the florida keys 21 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comThe Guide, A Hunt Gone Very WrongFeaturing Stephanie Leone as “Rachel””Stephanie was cast as ‘Rachel’ inthe short film The Actor.The film is written and directed byJeremy Iacone, the screen writer ofThe Bone Collector. The story bringsto light the heartbreaking reality ofliving with alzheimer’s disease. Theshort is now being filmed in NewYork City the week ofJune 25th.DEEP IN THEFROZEN TUNDRAof northern Maine’smajestic woods, thehunt would have beenlike so many othersfor master bucktracker and guideJoe Dawkins. On adeserted stretch ofhighway, he awaitsthe arrival of Greg, aNew York City lawyerwhose failures fuel inhim an obsession foradvancement at anycost. Never havingstepped foot in thewoods, Greg has hiredJoe to help him baghim a trophy buck inorder to win a wagermade by Greg’s bossthat would secure forGreg the promotionhe otherwise wouldnever see. Reluctantlyaccompanying Gregis his brother-in-lawCharles -- a forthrightblue-collar manwho risks missing thebirth of his first childbecause of Greg’sselfishness.The peace andsolitude of the woods,once Joe Dawkins’ touchstone, nolonger exist for him. He is on thebrink of losing his mind -- hauntedby guilt over his wife’s sudden deatha year earlier when he refused toabandon a monster buck track hehad cut to return to her side. On hisway to rendezvous with Greg andKey West’s own Stephanie Leone has a role in the upcoming movie, “The Guide”.Charles, Joe unexpectedly discoversin a down country mill townthat his beloved only child, Jenna,has fallen into an abyss of addictionunder the thumb of a violent dealernamed Reggie. Saving Jenna instantlybecomes the only purpose remainingin Joe’s life.Actress Stephanie Leone in “The Guide”.Yet when he gets on the track ofthe very same buck that eluded hima year before, it leads Joe to a terrifyingplace where his darkness ofmind puts Greg’s inexperience in thewilderness -- and Charles’ strength ofcharacter -- to the ultimate test as histortured soul seeks a vicious end...orredemption.A scene from “The Guide”.Stephanie in make up for “The Guide”.

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Mel Fisher Day’s Hosts Diver Meet and GreetPhotos by Kristen LivengoodTaffy Fisher-Abt, daughter of Mel Fisher with Pat Clyne, receiving the LifetimeAchievement Award, with Kim Fisher and Lee Fisher.Jan Stauch and Izabela Jodkowska sell raffle tickets supportingWelseyHouse.Andy and Monica Matroci. Andy was thefirst diver to see the motherload when itwas found.Grandson of Mel Fisher Sean andStar Fisher.Kim, son of Mel Fisher and wife Lee Fisher.Judy Gracer, longest working employee forMel Fisher, and Sandy Kavanaugh.Mark Long, Jenny Urlich and Emily Springsteen came out for the party.Star Fisher, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Pat Clyne and Erin Spencer.conch color the florida keys 24 photographic chronicle

Do you rememberSince 1979, Antonia’s has brought theflavors of Italy to Old Town Key WestAs a thank you to our loyal friends,for a limited time, we are bringing back thoseprices from the past.Monday and Wednesday • 6 pm to 9 pmMOST HOMEMADE PASTA DISHES ONLY $10Buon Appetito!615 Duval Street • 305 294-6565conch color the florida keys 25 photographic chronicle

Art Camp at Custom’s House Showcases Student’sArtwork from around the KeysPhotos by Kristen LivengoodArt and Historical Society’s Connie Gilbert and Michael Guieda, and Liz and Gary Young.Sadie Dodds, age 9 from Sigsbee Charter. They read Maurice Sendak’s ‘Where the WildThings Are’ and then studied work by local sculptor John Martini.Zamyrie Gepburn, age 10 Gerald Adams, with her self-portrait.Lindsay Bull and Lillian Guo, both 9, from Stanley Switlik showcasingnegative shape painting.

Mini-Season - A Perspective On AMixed Blessing Albeit Not For LobstersBy Chris BellandIf you are a lobster, you may wantto think about getting out of Dodge.In just a couple of days, the onslaughtof Mini-Season will be uponyou.If there was ever anything in theFlorida Keys upon which sides arequickly taken, it is probably Mini-Season. I get it. Mini-Season bringsin an army of visitors who otherwisemight not come here to get a firstcrack at our delicious, spiny creatures.Hotels, restaurants, airlines,car rental and attractions love it.On the other hand, commercialfishermen, environmentalists andresidents would pay for a shoot-onsightlicense for these same visitorsif they could get one from the state.They can’t and won’t. But comethey will.Visitors will soon come tothe Florida Keys and spend vastamounts of money for somethingthey could buy in a store for a fractionof the cost. I guess it’s the hunt.Actually, I am not sure exactly whatit is, other than it feels like you aregetting s x something for free whichyou are not. My father used to callthem “Chicago Hunters” denotingonce-in-a-while novice outdoorsmenwho do more damage than thebenefits they p s xrovide.I suppose most folks in the contracamp would not mind it so much ifit was done with a little more respectfor it all and I am not just talkingabout visitors but locals as well. Thevisitors come down not knowing thewaters with their brand new divinggear, some of which is purchasedthe day of at CVS. Many times theyrun across shallow turtle grass, hooktheir anchorson to coral andoften do notpay a whole lotof attentionas to how bigtheir catch is insize or quantity.I have alsoheard a fewstories aboutlocals whocircumventtheir bag limitby going outseveral times aday. Hmmm?!Again, good forthem, bad forthe lobsters.If I had toput it all inperspective, Iwould say itgoes back avery long timein this countrywhen Americansfelt a right to harvest whateverthey wanted from nature. There wasa lot of it. Buffalo were hunted bythe millions, many times just for thesport of it. Passenger pigeons, whichwere so plentiful that their flightwould blot out the sun, were huntedto extinction until today when somany other species sit on this precariouspoint of no return.When I was growing up in SouthFlorida, lobster was literally “poorman’s food”. They even served it inprisons. It was so plentiful that ourparents would send us out in flatbottomedskiffs with a gig which wasa three-pronged pole spear. Fromthe boat, you could gig the plentifullobsters in the shallows and literallyfill your boat in half an hour.“Fill your boat” was an all-too-oftenpractice, both for lobster and fish,hence the scarcity today.What has happened, at least inmy view, is boats. When I was growingup nobody had one. When Isay nobody, I mean literally nobodyowned a boat. The outboard enginewas just being developed. It wasquite an event when our neighboracross the street built a plywood“cabin cruiser” in his garage andequipped it with two 25 horse powerJohnsons. When my father got aboat of a similar nature, I thoughtwe were rich beyond all compare.Today, you have but to drive downany residential street to see that almosteveryone has a boat today andthat the consequences of this vastlyincreases the pressure on our naturalresources.Anyway, brace yourself. It’s Mini-Season!Invest Today. Live, Play, Retreat Here Tomorrow.Welcome to Key West Steamplant. Luxury condominiumresidences for sale. Prices starting at $1,295,000.• New construction from the ground up• Expansive balconies and outdoor living terraces• Each residence has private elevator, rooftop pool & deck• Private, covered & secure parking garage• State-of-the-art appliances and building generator• Worry-free living: Care of pool, deck, elevator and more2 Bedroom Penthouse and 3 Bedroom Townhome Style Units.Stunning views of the HistoricSeaport and Key West sunsetFor more information call305-294-6959Nearby dockage forvessels up to 120 feetwww.keyweststeamplant.compresented byLocation 3 Real Estate of Key West, Inc.conch color the florida keys 27 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.com17th Annual Don Moore Grunt Tournamentat Hurricane Hole MarinaPhotos by Kristen LivengoodPhilip Thurston displays his winning trophy and award.Ty shows off one of his snapper he caught!Capt. Skip of the Neptuna took David Hudson fishing. David is holding uphis 26-inch red grouper. He also caught a 1 lb grunt and a short gaggrouper which he released.Rosi Ware, Rosemary Skrobot, Tony Maynard with Capt Mark Schmidt and Krisfrom Pennsylvania on Sundancer.Michael and Ahmed with Capt. Tyson on the super Grouper 3, catching ahogfish and a few grunts.The Captains of the afternoon: Shannon Mahaffey, Amy Ellington, Roly Mendez, Brad Nowicki, TimCurtis, Skip Ragsdale, Cory Rogers, Tyson Veach, Nate Rogers, Joe Henriquez, James Taylor, BrainBarrios, Paul DePoo, Gretchen DePoo. They are holding up Nick Malinovsky, who organizes the eventeach year for the MARC residentsHurricane Hole’s restaurant owners Matt Moline and Matt Knight cook upthe lunch for all the fishermen and volunteers.conch color the florida keys 28 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comLeft:Capt. Amy and Linneaoff the Coretta Coretta.Linnea won the HardLuck Award for losing ashark on her line.Right:Cinda withMARC’s DianeFlenard andJan Posey.Please feel free to contact us formore information at:305 296-8297Left:Amanda Kirkmanholds up her fishingaward.Right:Lulu receivingher award.conch color the florida keys 29 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comSpecial Olympics Benefits from BottleCap’sHappy HourPhotos by Kristen LivengoodLeft:Celebrity bartenders Billy Wordlow and Clayton Lopez with BottleCap bartenders Terry Paulson and Dennis Kearney.Right:Special Olympics Participants: TJ Ham,Amanda Kirkman and Phillip Thirston.MARC House and Special Olympics supportersRosi and Jeff Ware.Linnea Edwards and Peter Sweet, both compete in SpecialOlympics events in Key West, including Paddleboardingevents and Bocce Ball Tournaments.Music played throughout the evening at Bottle Cap Lounge.Left:The Special Olympics Team: Bill Anderson, SusanHam, Yvette Veliz, Dr. George and PamelaLindner, Special Olympics Director of MonroeCounty Maria Pierce, Key West CommissionerClayton Lopez, Athlete Coordinator MardeeEamilao, and Laurie Dunn.Right:Erin McCarthy and JeremyWilkerson with Dr. Georgeand Pamela Linder andMardee Eamilao.conch color the florida keys 30 photographic chronicle

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July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comKey West 12-U Baseball Team WinsCal Ripken State ChampionshipThe Key West 12U Baseball Team brought home abig win last Saturday when they took the title of CalRipken 2013 Baseball Championship. The team willnow represent both Key West and Florida in the CalRipken Sotheast Regional Tournament being heldin Holly Springs, North Carolina on July 24th -29th.The team is exhilarated with their latest accomplishmentwhile they look to their community to supporttheir next level of competition in the next week or so.Community members interested in supporting thechampionship team are asked to send donations 2437Fogarty Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040 or by callingteam mom, Zayli Mayor at (305)896-6027. First StateBank has also set up an account for the team, U-12Baseball Travel Team.Above:The Key West 12-U Champion BaseballTeam includes: Jonathan Wells, MichaelMayor, Tommy Morales, Spencer Vinson,Sean Robinson, Collon Corn, Peter Estevez,Jamar Burton, Josh Coyle, Jackson McDonald,and Joseph Barroso, with coaches SeanMcDonald, Daryl Mayor, and Steve Vinson.Right:The team celebrates withtheir championship trophy.Above:The team celebration#32Coyle, #4Mayor, and #7Wells.Right:Champions!conch color the florida keys 34 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comLeft:Coach Sean being presentedthe ChampionshipPlaque for LeagueClubhouse.Right:Coach Steve Vinson andson, Spencer, and headcoach Sean McDonaldand his son, Jackson.Above:Coach Daryl Mayorwith his son, Michael.Right:Camilla Burton withson, Jamar, happycampers!conch color the florida keys 35 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comTHE BESTSUNDAY PLACE SETTINGTreat yourself to our indulgent SundayBrunch at Bistro 245. A distinctivearray of your favorite cuisine with anunforgettable waterfront view.10:00 am — 2:00 pm$38 adults • $ 17 children under 12reservations: 305.292.4320 • opentable.comwww.westin.com/keywest • 245 front streetlocals discount available. free parking while dining –please present parking ticket to server for validation.Exotic Cooking With No Boundaries!EAT MECamille’sRESTAURANTDinner Entrees Under $20• 6-10 pmPorkGorgonzolaPasta &RisottoLocalFresh FishBlackAngus BeefGrilledLambCrabCakesExciting New Bar Menu!Delicious food for the perfect price!1202 Simonton St. • CamillesKeyWest.com • 296-4811FREE PARKING * RESERVATIONS SUGGESTEDconch color the florida keys 36 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comwww.ZontaKeyWest.comBarbara Avila presents perfectattendance rewards.Cakes for ALL Occasions•Specialty Orders•Cookies•Cupcakes•Dinners to Go1014 White Street • 305 296-4162Lisa Benfield: 4 years Perfect AttendanceBetsy Langan:5 years PerfectAttendanceLouanna Williams: 6 years Perfect AttendanceLet ThereBe Light!Michaels’ Light Side Menu features smaller portions ofChef Michael’s most popular dinner entrées like Filet al Forno,Snapper Meuniere, Veal Saltimbocca & Smoked Chicken Penne.Try the Grilled Scallop Salad or Michael’s Meatloaf.Lighter on the waistline & the wallet…Nightly from 5:30305-295-1300532 Margaret Street • Old Townwww.michaelskeywest.comFollow us on facebook & Twitterconch color the florida keys 37 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 •Friday Night at Dante’swww.conchcolor.comKey WestKWHS Class of 1973 40th ReunionPhoto by Debbie NilesThe Key West High School Class of 1973.Delma Metz Gregory, Dann Gregory, 2nd row: Judi Montesino-Thornton, Linda GaskinsDaugherty, Nancy Hernandez Ladd and Herman Sweeting. Back Row : Mark AdkinsDanny Crespo, Gary Schoneck, Ricky Ladd, Jerry Smith and Mark Adkins.Billy Wardlow and Debbie Wardlow…..conch color the florida keys 38 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comLeft:Chris Garcia, GregoryLopez, Herman Sweetingand Eddie PadronRight:Denise Creel Bravo, Denise Sanchez Austin,Beck Culpepper Davila, Terry Haas, Susan SaundersGoldstein and Sue Walker Spencer.Left:Pre-Reunion get together on Thursday night at 2 Friends Bar and Restaurant. L to Rfirst row…. Laura Medlock, Eddie Padron and Debbie Malone Niles. Back row L to RValerie Struve Padon, Debbie Whitman Berry and Luanne Greene Doughtry.Right:Terri Haas and Detra Saunders Fisher.Left:Eddie Padron, Luanne and Terry Doughtry and Billy Wardlow.Right:The Key West HighSchool Class of 1973.conch color the florida keys 39 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comSouthernmost Car Club at Southernmost Hotel’s 65th AnniversaryPhotos by Kristen LivengoodLeft:Girls Jessica, Colleen, Jenny,Brooke, Elizabeth and Laylahangout with Juan de la Playaand his 1966 GMC Handivanequipped with a surfboardinsideRight:Cindy Dresow, Jim Hoffman and RoyVenckus admire the original 1956 ChevroletNomad.Left:The SouthernmostCar Club.Right:Jenny, Elizabeth and Layla.Left:The girls went by Michael Brown’s 2008 Z51 Corvette 6-Speed.` conch color the florida keys 40 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comLayla Barr, who was also crowned MissKey Lime Pie in the Sky, the night before atGreen Parrot’s Miss Key Lime Pie Pageant.Southernmost Hotel’sCarrie Babich and MeganCoccitto, co-coordinatorsof the 65th AnniversaryParty, joined the girls for aphoto-op.Cindy Dresow poses with her Dune Buggyrestored from the original fleet of Daytona Beachdune buggies. It was a rusted shell 10 years agobefore her former husband restored it.conch color the florida keys 41 photographic chronicle

July 19 - July 25, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comRandy Roberts Soars in World Premiere of “Chance”In San FranciscoNew Musical Theater of San Franciscois presenting the world premiere ofa production entitled Chance: A MusicalPlay about Love, Risk & Getting It Right.Richard Isen (book, score) has createda truly refreshing and moving storyabout the journey of Gregory, (RichardHefner) a middle aged gay psychologistmoving from a reclusive, fearful existenceinto a life of more courageous, lifeaffirmingengagement. A gay psychologistand a handsome young rent boystumble down a unique path to healingwhen guided by a mysterious Hollywoodglamor queen (played by a gender illusionist).55 year old Gregory has spenthis adult life denying the loss he experiencedas a young man during the AIDScrisis. After a near-death experience, TheLady appears. Is she an inner guide fromthe Jungian collective unconscious? Ora musical hallucination resulting from asmall stroke? Gregory is pushed out ofhis solitary reality, by his unlikely muse,and down the rabbit hole of mid-lifecrisis where he enters into a turbulent,dangerous relationship with a youngmale escort named “Chance.” (This productioncontains strong language, adultsituations and partial nudity.Roberts, in a tour de force performance,as The Lady, is remarkable. Withhis glamorous turbans, regal gowns andimperious bearing, he is part NormaDesmond, part Margo Channing, andpart Auntie Mame with a touch ofScarlett O’Hara and The Spiderwomanthrown in. A highly acclaimed dragperformer and impressionist, he alsoproves to be a consummate actor withthe most powerful singing voice in theshow. Richard Hefner is utterly convincingas the cerebral, cautious, andconflicted psychologist Gregory. Heseems to embody an air of resignationuntil his meeting with the aptly named“Chance” throws him into an emotionalturmoil. As the title character, youngKen Lear is a wonder. Playing the roleof a hunky hustler, he seems to be rightout of central casting. He is boyishlyhandsome, remindful of a young JohnVoight in Midnight Cowboy. But unlikeVoight, whose character was completelyguileless, as Chance, Lear projects astreet savvy that helps him to survive ina hostile world. What’s more, in his seductionscenes with Hefner’s Gregory, hegives forth an aura of utter confidence inhis ability to please his clients and a rawanimal magnetism that is palpable. IfLear should ever need a second career tofall back on, this could be a particularlylucrative one, with a long waiting list ofprospective customers!All three actors are consummate singers,and are a joy to hear. Each has a bigmoment toward the end of the show inwhich he has to deliver songs filled withraw emotion, and Roberts, Hefner andLear more than live up to the challenge.

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