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MAY 6 THROUGH MAY 19, 2020 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA….

WEDNESDAY
TWO WEEKS OF  NEW THINGS HAPPENING AND OPENING UP!!!!!!  Be safe, and well!!!!………

HAPPY MAY 6TH BIRTHDAY TO……KRISTEN WINTERS …GUY ROSS …JODY GROSS …. DIMITRI … LORI ZYCHOWSKI …. (Please remember Jean Nowak.)

HAPPY MAY 13 BIRTHDAY TO…. BILLY CARTLEDGE …..MARK HAYDA … JOHN NOLTE …ALAN TIETELBAUM … CARL CSOMBOK … CARRIE BABICH …. WILLIAM HANNIGAN …..  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. DOLORES AND BOB BOFF!!

DEAREST READERS….. It is truly mind-boggling that on May 6 we will have been self-quarantined and social distanced for 52 days!  It will be veryyyyyy interesting  to see how the slow opening of Key West will go.  Personally, much as I am anxious for everything to ‘go back to the way we were’…. I am quite wary about the outcome.  We have been in a safe place for over 7 weeks and our ‘numbers’ of those with the virus, those in the hospital, and sadly deaths…. are very low because we have followed the rules and done the right things.  Much as I miss going to restaurants I am trying to imagine being able to relax and enjoy  a meal at our favorite haunts….. even now, I keep thinking Mr. Covid-19 is peeking in my window waiting for me to make a false move so he can pounce on me and take over!  I know… sounds a tad paranoid, but it is what it is.  I keep hearing from experts that there will be a huge surge of illnesses when we go back to ‘normal’ or some reasonable facsimile to normal…. but then I ask….’What if there is no surge?  What if  no one gets sick after we ‘open up’?  I guess only time will tell.  Places like Atlanta have opened up big time so it will be a place to watch.  And… as mind-boggling as it has been to social distance for 52 days…. I find it mind-blowing that we are even talking about stuff like this…. hard to believe!

THE RULES….. Yes…. following the rules and doing the right thing is of utmost importance…..until we have total and accurate testing that we can rely on, keeping distant from one another helps keep the virus at bay.  And wearing masks is a MUST in my opinion.  I am shocked that so many I pass when I am driving in a car, are still not wearing a facial covering.  A couple passed my house just a bit ago with no mask at all.  I don’t know why the adoption of masks by some is so abhorrent…. for heaven’t sake, this is Key West where Masks are worn at so many occasions… not only Fantasy Fest but at so many Masked Balls and costumed events throughout the year.  This is for Safety…. I wear one to protect you…. and YOU wear one to protect Me!  Wearing a mask is certainly a great equalizer too!!!!  

 RESTAURANTS, ETC. ARE OPENING UP….. Right now I am not exactly sure what establishments are opening….except for a few.  I know that Mangia Mangia (my special spot for salmon!) has opened for Lunch and Dinner.  Also….VIVA Saloon is in business as is Lateda, Conch Republic Seafood Co.,915 and Antonia’s , plus Ocean Grill and New York Pasta Gardens….  As you have heard, no bar seating and only 25% occupancy with social distancing!  One of our fave things to do is have dinner at Antonia’s at the Bar with TK Kraker…..  can’t imagine not enjoying an evening with TK!!!!!  Can you?

WHEN DID THIS PANDEMIC BECOME REAL TO YOU?….. I keep thinking back to the days before March 15 when life seemed carefree and filled with fun and activity.  I trace back to March 14, where we met our friends Pam and Paul Vereb at Viva Restaurant…..a beautiful evening….. dining outdoors on the large grounds at this newly discovered restaurant.  Owner Alfredo Gimenez was treating us like royalty …. Skipper Kripitz and Mike Emerson were playing their cool jazz, and our conversation was just starting to center on “Do you believe what is going on? ”  We shared that we were really not sure if it was real or not…. wondering how can someone ‘make’ us not lead our life and make us obey social distancing rules.  I think I even mentioned that if that would happen, Viva was the perfect spot for distancing as tables were all far apart from each other as it was.  But I couldn’t imagine what the next 24 hours would bring.  That night, after Viva, we went to the Little Room Jazz Club to watch Denis Hyland and his quartet perform…. always a treat.   On March 15, we had plans to go to the Waterfront Playhouse to see the Trunk Show performed by the cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert.  We were all ready to go when I received an email from my dear friend, Keith Dempster, that would change my life.  It was by a fellow who ‘knew his stuff’ and as I read, I saw the Reality of this Situation!  It was a huge eye-opener…..it related how this Virus worked and what we should start and stop doing immediately… laying out what our future would hold for us if we continued pretending there was nothing bad happening and what would happen if we began social distancing right away. It made complete sense.  Needless to say, we never left the house that night….. and that is how our ‘Journey’ began!   

PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT RESTAURANTS, SHOPS, GALLERIES, ETC. ARE OPEN AT THIS POINT…. THANK YOU… AND THE VERY BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE!  WE ARE ROOTING FOR YOU TO ALL, AS YOU OPEN UP…. BE HEALTHY AND WELL!  YOU ARE BRAVE SOULS…. 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIMIT THE IMPACT OF CRUISE SHIPS IN KEY WEST?  Arlo Haskell is working with a group of folks who are interested in limiting the impacts of Cruise Ships in Key West.  This group is hoping to get a referendum on the august 18 Ballot, and they are finalizing the petition language now.  If you are interested in learning more and are concerned about the negative impact Cruise Ships returning to Key West will have, please subscribe to the email list.  Go to
https://protectkeywest.org/ .   As soon as the petitions are drafted, they will be mailed with instructions about the next steps that will be taken.  This is a crucial early stage and this group needs to know how many supporters are out there.  For more info from Arlo, contact him at arlohaskell@gmail.com.  I think we should think long and hard about the advantages of these monster low-end ships that frequent Key West.  The great damage they do to our Island far outweighs the benefits we get from them.  What they do to our eco system, our reefs, and the pollution spewing from their smoke stacks  is awful.   The positive difference without them is enormous.  If we do decide to have cruise ships in the future, I believe that they should be limited and we should encourage the better lines instead of attracting the bargain basement ships that have been coming for years.  Just saying!

MY FRIEND BILLY CARTLEDGE… Billy was the very first friend I met when we moved to our house on Caroline St. in Key West in 1998.    He reached out to me and we became ‘fast friends’ and the rest, as they say, is history!!!!   Billy Cartledge, will be celebrating a Milestone Birthday On Wednesday, May 13th.  A big bash was in the planning stage to surprise him on his Day, but, as fate would have it, he was back at his home in Virginia Beach when the pandemic hit, and he has remained there ever since….. (his husband Jim Hall has been in Key West).  Any hoo….. in lieu of the Surprise Party that went down the tubes with so many other great plans…. I am asking that you please  take time to send Billy Boy a Birthday Card, Message, email, text or phone call.  He will probably even accept gifts and anything else…most of all I KNOW he would LOVE to hear from YOU!  Please make a note to remember him… You can send cards, etc. to him at:  Billy Cartledge….208 53rd St. …… Virginia Beach, VA  23451.  You can send him emails at either
dietcoke53@aol.com or to Bobalubill@yahoo.com.  You can call and text him at 757-285-7543.  Or, you can call his land line in Virginia Beach at 757-425-7999.  Also…. he is big on Facebook, so you can send him well-wishes by going to his Facebook Page!!!!!   Thanks for remembering one of our dearest friends ever!! You will make his day!  (Little known facts about Billy… His given name is George William, after his Dad….. He used to show Afghan Hounds in dog shows…. He has a terrific voice and I have been trying to get him to sing for Aqua Idol for YEARS!!!!  He is a fabulous gardener and floral arranger….. He also has a great big heart… but you already know that!!)

REMEMBER THE LEGENDARY COOKIE LADY…AKA MARILYN KELLNER?…. Did you know that this KW “Legend in her own Time,” still resides in Key West and that she is still spreading sunshine wherever she goes.???   Little known fact about her, is that not only is Marilyn a true Keys Icon, immortalized at Ft. East Martello…. and quite the baker….. she is also a talented artist, and during this Hiatus, she has been working on a ‘Corona Virus Series’ of paintings.  She is hoping she can help raise needed dollars to help restaurant workers and the like who have been out of work for some 7 + weeks…..  I ask, can anyone use them for a fundraiser?  If you have any thoughts or ideas of how you can use this series of three great paintings to help others out, please contact Marilyn at
marilynkellner@gmail.com.   Thank you!!!! 

INFO ON GRAFFITTI MEN’S STORE 721 DUVAL ST…. Miss shopping?  Caring Owner & Proprietor, Neil Chamberlain, is offering private shopping right now!  Yes, you can call, make an appointment and you will be able to shop safely with nary another soul.  There is a hand sanititizer station…masks are provided for those who do not have one….All areas will be cleansed and sanitized in between appointments…dressing rooms, counters, etc.To set up an apt. for shopping email
graffitti@graffittikw.com.  Next week, who knows, they may be opening , and all precautions will be taken then too!  Phone number is 305-295-0003.

LA RUBIA PANAMA HATS….. Owner, Stephanie Hellstrom is open every day at 510 Fleming St….. right now, by appointment only…. Call or text 305-296-6059 to set up an appointment.

**SOUP KITCHEN NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!!!  ….. My friend, Barbara Vernovage, makes things happen!  She informed me that the SOS Soup Mission needs lots of help.  Volunteers are needed.   To find out more information and to volunteer, email ….
lisa@sosmission.org….give name, email, and cell # and tell her that you want to help…You can do it online at the following site:   https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NDcyNDc=  …. Or go to www.stmarykeywest.com and go to SOS Foundation.  

THE BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY LISTS…..AND TAURUS PERSONALITY….. Please let me know if you would like me to forward you these lists….. Simply send me a request and I will send you the Taurus Personality Description plus all those I know who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during this special time of year!!!  Also, let me know if you want to be added to it.  You NOW have plenty of time to send notes, cards, emails and texts while you play the waiting game sequestered….it is a chance to remember all those people too nice to forget!!!!

KEY WEST SERVICE WORKERS NEED YOUR HELP…. This is for those with the Venmo  or Square  apps., but you can donate checks to Kim Glen (
bice710@yahoo.com) and she will distribute to either those persons you choose directly or evenly to everyone… whatever you choose.  Go to the link to see the names who need your help…. 
http://docs.google.com/spreadssheets/d/1208FIBUhR_YVLgHxNlWvbFGaf619XJRIF7Y8h0o/htmlvie.   (HOPE THIS WORKS… IF IT DOESN’T AND YOU WANT THE LIST, SEND ME AN EMAIL WITH A REQUEST.)  If you read the names on the list and you see those you know who are humbly, asking for a bit of help, you could also send them checks directly.

PLEASE READ AND TAKE HEED…….SUPPORTING TERI JOHNSTON AND HEATHER CARRUTHERS…..  Both of these gifted women and dedicated government officials are requesting that you sign their petitions that will help them qualify to run for office…..Teri as Mayor of Key West and Heather as County Commissioner (presently Mayor of Monroe County.)  Many of you will NOT be here to vote on August 18 and it is imperative that you request an Absentee Ballot (info below)…  The ballots should be sent to you by the end of July.  Make sure you vote early in case an unforeseen hurricane comes out of nowhere!  But with TERI you should not wait until November to vote.  It has to be before AUGUST 18.  As a Primary Election for a Non-Partisan race like Teri’s,  that August 18th vote will determine our next Mayor.  So, if you are a supporter of her’s as I am….. please take heed and  vote early.    If you would like to have a petition to help either Teri or Heather, let me know and I will send you one with directions on what to do and how to send it in. 

****ABSENTEE VOTING……FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO VOTE BY MAILING IN YOUR BALLOT…..There will be a Primary Election on August 18, 2020.  And the General Election is November 3, 2020.  If you will NOT be around during either of these times, please call Joyce Griffith’s office at 305-292-3416 to request absentee ballots.  You do NOT want to forfeit your privilege to vote in these extremely important elections.  So while you have this time…. please handle this.  You can also go to the Supervisor of Elections website at
http://www.keys-elections.org and click on Vote by Mail….and complete.  I had a bit of a problem with this so I simply called and took care of it.  Please do not listen to those who say that voting via the mail is a bad thing..  If voting by mail is good  enough for Trump, it must be good enough for us too,right?  

LL’S TEST KITCHEN……..Dave Talpasz, he of Tavern ‘n Town….sent me this info that he says is an outstanding alternative to going to the grocery store…This place also does wonderful family meals to go!   It is at Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina…. 6000 Peninsular Ave., Key West…..To order call 305-292-3121 ex: 3.  Available 11 am to 7:00 pm.  Stay up to date by liking their dedicated Groceries to Go Facebook Page!!!!

***BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE 2020 WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE AQUA IDOL… Note that the final two Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol Shows will take place sometime, hopefully, in November…….something we can ALL look forward to…..  In the meantime…I do NOT want you to forget the Final Eight Vocalists whom we have all come to know and love………They are…..STEPHANIE WISE…. BOB WOOD…. JON HERNANDEZ…. BRIA ANSARA…. GAYLA MORGAN…. TREY FORSYTH….. SARAH DORRANCE … AND… CHARLII CLARK!  These are some of the most wonderful and talented individuals and nicest people I have EVER known… and that also includes those who started the event with us, way back ON JAN. 22…. including…. LUKE FOX.. ZACH FRANCHINI… CALEN D. TOMASZEWSKI… MIKE RIDGEWELL …..RICHARD QUINT ….PERKY SARAH PERKINS…. HERB MILLER..AND  VERA GRIGOROVICH!!!!   

THE IDOL PRIZE PACKAGE…..I want to thank everyone out there who has contributed to the Prize Package…. you are all so kind and generous.  Even though we have postponed the Event until November, all those prizes WILL be used eventually when we have our Finale.  The show WILL go on!!!!   Let me know if you would like me to send you a list of all those who  have donated thus far and I will send it to you.  (For those who have promised items, please let me know as we are still picking up and some are dropping off.)  Thanks to Larry Blackburn for his recent fabulous donation!  

MY CONCHTV WEBSITE..You are receiving this personally, but note that you can also read this blog in its entirety 24/7..anytime on my website with Conch TV… Just go to
www.conchtv.com/author/lynda … and Voila!  There I am!!  Even a picture!!!!  Also, you can see the  TAURUS Birthday and Anniversary Lists and Personality Traits… Fun!

GAYLA MORGAN PLAYING A WEEKLY HAPPY HOUR ON TUESDAYS…. SCROLL DOWN TO TUESDAY…..APRIL 28 FOR DETAILS…..

ONE CLEAN ISLAND FACEBOOK PAGE….Carol Tedesco has informed me that good info is being posted on this page.  Check it out please.  She also sent a plea to support the SOS and Sister Season Fund…..two organizations that I support and totally believe in especially during these crucial times.  

SUPPORT SOS………Prior to the pandemic, more than 50% of Monroe County residents were ALREADY living below the poverty line.  SOS (Star of the Sea) Kitchens have long been providing food for those in need…. and that need is accelerating.  If we support SOS and other important local social service funds our donations will be amplified by the org’s ability to collect, distribute and network.  PLEASE Support SOS and other orgs such as Sister Season Fund with donations if you can.  Go to….
https://cffk.org/non-profits/sister-season-fund-inc/ …  

SENDING ME INFO…. If you have something you would like  me to promote,  let me know at least by May 17.    Please include ALL essential details like time, date, place, and contact info too.  Try to be as concise as possible.. 

THE STUDIOS KEY WEST….. The Studios will launch a new suite of workshops, exhibits and events that can be enjoyed anywhere…..  The Event will take place on the Studios Facebook Page. thru a Facebook Live event from 6-7 pm on April 2….  Check it out.

GINGERBREAD GALLERY….. This grand old Gallery, still one Key West’s finest,  on Duval is offering a 10% Gallery -Wide free shipping sale in the USA…. See paintings to purchase at
www.gingerbreadsquaregallery.com.  For info call 305-296-8900 or 305-304-3057.  

THE HEMINGWAY LOOK ALIKE CONTEST WILL NOT TAKE PLACE THIS SUMMER…. THE NEXT CONTEST AND WEEK OF ACTIVITIES WILL BE JULY 22-24, 2021!!!!!

COLLEGE OFFERS FREE ONLINE HOSPITALITY COURSE….The College of the Fla Keysis offering a free online hospitality course for the first 30 people to register…. The 6 week course will run April 13-May 22….Completers will earn an industry certification through the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.  Students  must have access to a computer with audio/video and Wi-Fi.  You can apply online on the College website at
www.fkcc.edu/freehospiitalityclass.com.  For more info  email continuingeducation@fkcc.edu  or call 305-809-3185.                                       
JANE DAWKINS FACEBOOK PAGE…… Dear dear Jane has established a Page on Facebook called “RE-IMAGINING KEY WEST”that already has nearly 800 followers who are sharing thoughts and ideas….offering their perspectives… Those who have joined in the collaborating all have Key West’s best interests at heart.  People are finding that the air, and environment since this Pandemic, are better for the health of  everyone and everything.  People have complained about a lot of things for a long time….. NOW is the time to look for workable solutions.. This is a time to share dreams an hopes and good ideas!!!!…. Congratulations to Jane…..she has a great big caring heart !  
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THE FOLLOWING RESTAURANTS ARE ‘SUPPOSED’ TO BE OPEN FOR TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY….I BELIEVE THAT MOST OF THEM MAY BE OPENING TO 25%  CAPACITY DURING THIS WEEK…. CHECK WITH ALL RESTAURANTS TO FIND OUT IF THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR IN HOUSE DINING OR NOT…. PLACE WITH OUTDOOR SEATING MAY BE YOUR BEST BET………  PLEASE GIVE THEM SUPPORT…. THIS IS NOT AN EASY TIME FOR ANY OF US….. BUT TRULY…. WE ARE KEY WEST STRONG….. AND WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN!                                       
Ana’s Cuban Cafe…Antonia’s…Azur. …….Baypoint Market …Better Than Sex .. ..Bien …… ….The Breakfast Club…. Bruschetta Cucina….. Cafe Sole … Camilles Indian Harbor… Caroline’s…Chef John Hines…. .Chico’s Cantina…..China Garden West….Clementes Trolley Pizzaria……Conch Republic Seafood …..Conch Shack …Conch Town Liquor .. …. Courthouse Deli … Croissants de France….Cuban Coffee Queen ….. Date & Thyme ….Deluna’s …Denny’s… The Dirty Pig … Dolphin Deli …Domino’s Pizza … Duetto Pizza…….Dunkin Donuts …..Eaton Street Fish Mkt ……El Mocho……Fausto’s…… Fernandy’s Cafe ….Fisherman’s Cafe …..Five Brothers….. Five Guys … Flaming Buoy … Frita’s….Garbo’s Grill ……Goldman’s Deli …. Grain & Berry …Grand Vin …. Hard Rock …. Harpoon Harry’s…….. I Hop …Jack Flats ….Kennedy Cafe ….Key Plaza Creperie … Kim’s Kuban … La TeDa ……La Creppier …La Grignote… La Michoacana……. L L’s Test Kitchen…….Lola’s Bistro ….Lost Kitchen supper Club ….. Mangia Mangia  … …..Misohappy… ….Miami Subs….Mr. Z’s . ….New York Pasta Garden…… Ocean Grill ……Off the Hook…. Old Town Bakery …… One Love Food Truck …Pescado…..The Raw Machine ….Sandy’s Cafe ……..Outback…. Paradise Pizza Restaurant .. ….Red Shoe Grill …. …..Schooner Wharf ….Seagrass Thai …Seven Fish …….Sister Noodle House… Smoked BBQ…. Smoothie Shuttle….. Sonic Burger …Taco Express… …. Square Grouper ….. Subway …. Sunset Pier…… Taco Express …… Thai Island…..  Thirsty Mermaid…. Tong’s Garden Chinese …Two Friends Patio … Vino’s….. Uva…  VIVA SALOON …. VIV Wine Bistro …. Wendy’s… …. Boondock’s….
I just got word from Carl McMackin that there is a new place for Fresh Seafood…cash only….Located temporarily between Hog Fish Bar and the Old Fishbuzters under a red roof shelter on Stock Island….Call 305-304-8677 …owner, Ryan Shapiro.  

I KNOW THERE ARE  PROBABLY OTHER RESTAURANTS INVOLVED….. PLEASE CALL THEM TO CHECK BEFORE STOPPING BY!  Thanks to ALL these places who are Open to help us out during this time….. They need your HELP NOW!  Please order and give them the business they sorely need during this challenging time!!!   Now is your chance!  Support our local restaurants, owners and  wait staff ..

NOT OPENING FOR AWHILE…MAYBE NOT UNTIL JUNE or LATER…. Tavern n Town….. Blue Heaven… Salute…. Grand Cafe…. La Trattoria…. Benihanas….  Virgilios…. Little Room Jazz Club…. Mangoes…..

SUBSCRIBE TO KONK LIFE ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION…… Guy de Boer, publisher of this great Publication has ceased printing an actual paper for right now… but he is offering you a chanc to continue to receive KONK Life on a Daily basis.  It is chock full of great up-to-date information.  Times are tough, and until things ease up he is requesting a subscription fee, which I feel is well worth it.    For more information go to  …..
https://konklife.com/?p=47710.  If you prefer,  you can email Guy at guydeboer@gmail.com and he will advise you on how to subscribe.  You can also text him at 305-766-5832.  

FOOD PANTRIES IN KEY WEST…..(providing free food for those in need… BIG THANKS!!!)
MONDAY……FKOC LOAVES & FISHES… 4 PM AT 2221 PATTERSON AVE.  …. 
TUESDAY: SOS AT ST. MARY’S BASILICA BACK LOT, 1-4 PM AT 1010 WINDSOR LN……..GEIGER KEY MARINA AT NOON TO 2 PM…. 5 GEIGER RD……..
WEDNESDAY :  ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH 9:30-NOON AT 31300 OVERSEAS HWY., BIG PINE KEY …… LOWER KEYS CHAMBER, MEALS TO GO… 11 AM TO 2 PM….. 31020 OVERSEAS HWY., BIG PINE KEY…. BAHAMA VILLAGE FREDERICK DOUGLASS GYM, NOON TO 2 PM AT 111 OLIVIA ST., KEY WEST….
THURSDAY:…..LOWER KEYS CHAMBER MEALS TO GO…. 11 AM TO 2 PM, 31020 OVERSEAS HWY., BIG PINE KEY ….BIG COPPITT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PANTRY, 2-6 PM….200 AVENUE F, BIG COPPITT KEY…….STAR OF THE SEA (SOS) AT BERNSTEIN PARK…11 AM TO 2 PM…STOCK ISLAND…
FRIDAY:  LOWER KEYS CHAMBER…11 AM TO 2 PM…. 31020 OVERSEAS HWY., BIG PINE …… BIG COPPITT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 2-6 PM, 200 AVENUE F, BIG COPPITT KEY…. FKOC LOAVES & FISHES…9 AM TO 4 PM….  2221 PATTERSON AVE., KEY WEST
SATURDAY:  LOWER KEYS CHAMBER, 11 AM TO 2 PM….. 31020 OVERSEAS HWY., BIG PINE KEY …. MCC COOKING WITH LOVE,,,, DELIVERY FOR THE HOMEBOUND…. 10 AM TO 1 PM…. DELIVERY THRU KEY WEST.
SUNDAY:  LOWER KEYS CHAMBER MEALS TO GO…. 11 AM TO 2 PM… 31020 OVERSEAS HWY. BIG PINE KEY.

WOMANKIND WILL REMAIN OPEN….Will be open, Mon.-Thurs. from 8 am to 5 pm….thru the month of April…. For services deemed ‘essential’, like family planning, gynecology and primary care patients….for info go to
www.womankindkeywest.com.   You can call Cali Roberts at 305-320-0608.   Located at 1511 Truman Ave. across from Bayview Park.   

LIVE LECTURE ON MAY 13….The Keys History & Discovery Center presents a lecture, “Environmental Threats to Florida’s Crustaceans” at 6 pm on Wed., May 13….To participate visit
http://www.keysdiscovery.com/lectures.  Viewers will be able to interact with the speaker and a Q & A session at the end of the lecture.  Access available by computer or by downloading the mobile app.  For info call 305-922-2237.  

THEATRE XP PRESENTS….. Key West TheatreXP is offering streaming videos of original plays of playwright Bob Bowersox.  Each play can be rented at $10, which will allow unlimited viewing over a three day period.  For access go to
http://www.theatrexp.org or to http://theatrexp.ticketleap.com.  For information call 302-540-6102 or email theatrexpkeywest@gmail.com.  Rental revenues will be distributed to each play’s actors and crew.  Note that these plays can be viewed on a computer, a Smart TV, an iPad, or a mobile device as long as you have an internet connection.  

VIRTUAL DIVES…. The National Marine Sanctuary is offering Virtual Dives….dives include Christ of the Abyss, Cheeca Rocks Sanctuary Preservation Area, Coral Nursery, Aquarius Reef Base and the Benwood Wreck.  Go to
https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/vr/florida-keys.

TROPIC CINEMA OFFERS…..Tropic is offering a Virtual Cinematheque Series with ticket purchase giving access to a film for three days.  Visit
http://www.tropiccinema.com for further information.  

***THE ELWELL FAMILY…..WE LIVE AMONG ANGELS…….. Just need to mention Christopher Elwell, his parents, Ross & Janice, Stephen and a very special group we call the Elwell Elves…..who have hearts as big as the Sea…. who are reaching out to many in the community, of which we are SO blessed to be a part of…. during this challenging time.  How do we love them?….Let us count the ways!!!!!!  THANKS IS NOT ENOUGH!!!!   

KEY WEST THEATER & RAM’S HEAD ANNOUNCE NEW DATES FOR POSTPONED SHOWS…..  Ticket holder will be able to use their tix for the new date and KEEP THE SAME SEATS if you choose…. For other options they will be reaching out soon to all buyers on how to proceed.  Rescheduled shows are:  Juliana Macdowell Record Launch…. July 16…..Ansty McClain & the Trailer Park Troubadors, Nov. 19 ….. Sinatra’s ‘That’s Life’ on Dec. 11…..A John Waters Christmas… Dec. 15…. Key West Blues Fest…. Dec. 15… The Theater is working on rescheduling all shows….and ask for your patience…..You will get emailed information with options.  

BARBERSHOP CHORUS….Joe Tripp, Key West’s fave police officer and Aqua Idol Star, has started his Barbershop Singing Group…  If you have ideas, suggestions or can help financially…or know someone that can help Joe, please contact him at 813-477-3045 or email him at
Joelepro1@gmail.com.  You can send checks to Joe Tripp at PO Box 2374, Key West, FL 33040.  If you are interested in participating in the Chorus, contact Joe also.

KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY ONLINE SERVICES….An extensive series of Distinguished Speaker Series Presentations filmed over the last three yrs can be seen online….also, Flagler’s Railroad…. Historic Marker Tours of Key West Sights…. Depicting Hemingway, and online gallery of 59 original Guy Harvey sketches…. etc…. Mario Sanchez video …Robert the Doll…Hemingway in KW…. and online collections of more than 35,000 objects in the KWAHS archives….  Go to
www.kwahs.com.  

AWESOME FOUNDATION KEY WEST!!!  Friend Michael Shields asked that I mention this Foundation that he is heavily involved in.  Globally, there are 90 chapters…there are 50 in the USA, with 5 in Florida, including Key West.  Over $4.4 million granted since 2009.   The mission of the group is to bring more awesomeness to our town, and spreading it by awarding $1,000 grants with no strings attached to the most awesome idea, project, proposal, or plan that is presented to the Group of Trustees, who each plop down from their own pockets the money to fund the Grant.  Sounds totally AWESOME to me!!!  Check it out online at
www.awesomefoundationkeywest.org.  These awards have been given since Oct.  To date, over 60 applicants have been received.  As coordinator of this group, Michael Shields is serving as the Dean.

COMEDY AT BOTTLECAP.. ON HIATUS TILL FURTHER NOTICE…..
THE GARDENS HOTEL…. ON HIATUS for NOW!!!

SCHOONER WHARF NOW OPEN WITH 25% SEATING AND ENTERTAINMENT AND PRECAUTIONS!!!!~  ALSO…Open for Take Out orders…. 

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO……..OPEN FOR TAKE OUT and Open for business…..

LATEDA…. OPENED on MAY 4TH!!!  I hear that Lateda opened to full 25% capacity on Monday!!!!!  Looks like many are tired of being cooped up at home and are ready to spread their wings and throw caution to the wind!  Have fun but be careful out there folks!  I am sure the Da was thrilled to welcome real live customers back and are doing everything possible to make it a very safe and pleasant dining experience.  I hear the indoor bar is closed and the outdoor is open sans stools!  I recommend calling for reservations because of the social distancing!!!!  877-5283320.

MANGOES WITH DAVE BOOTLE…. TAKING A BREAK UNTIL????  (sure will miss Dave!!!!)

NEW BOOKS BY MY READERS ANNOUNCED…
AUTHOR GEORGE FONTANA….George has a new book out, “Where in the World: Notes from the Tour Zone”  … available in paperback with photos & commentary by George’s unique perspective…you will be taking a world cruise with George!  Now at
http://www.amazon.com/Where-World-Notes-Tour-Zone/dp1951150112.   Enjoy the tour!!!   

BOOKS & BOOKS OFFERS FREE HOME DELIVERY….Those  home bound or practicing social distancing and all else, can go to
www.shop.booksandbooks.com or call 305-320-0208 and order a book.  Order by noon and delivery will be done by 4 pm that day.  Mon-Fri only.  No better to enjoy a self quarantine better than with a good book!

LUANN GROSSCUP ANNOUNCES NEW BOOK!!!.. ‘FLIGHT: An American Pilot’s Story of Adventure, Descent, and Redemption’, by local author and friend, Luann Grosscup and Capt. Neil Hansen has been released!!!  It is one man’s aviation story (Neil Hansen), within the context of CIA covert operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.  Presently, the book is available at
www.amazon.com, in either soft cover or kindle.  
Go to:
https://www.amazon.com/Flight-Neil-GrahamHansen/dp/1940773814/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=FLIGHT+Hansen+paperback&gid=1552398027&s=gateway&sr=8-1.      

BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY LISTS….If you would like to be included in the Birthday and Anniversary Lists that I send out every month, please let me know your month and day by sending that info to me at
kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  There are special perks to being on the lists!!!!  One of the perks is having your name in KONK Life on the day of your Birth…. 

****OUR NEPHEW FRED STEVENS…..Our very dear nephew Fred Stevens has a rare disease called Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS)…acquired in 2018.  It affects our once athletic and virile nephew’s physical body where he is not able to walk and he also has CIDP.  He has been fighting this terrible disease and has spent the last two months mostly in the hospital, now in a rehab center where he will be undergoing intense physical therapy and infusions.  He has a great faith, a positive attitude and a strong will to get well.  He is determined to walk out of this rehab center and be well again.  I first ask for your prayers and support.  Even though you may  not know him, I hope you might take time to send him well-wishes.   It seems he will be at the rehab center for a few weeks.   You can send him a card there at:  ATTENTION, Fred Stevens:  Southwest General Acute Rehab Unit ……18697 Bagley Rd….. Middleburg Hts., Ohio 44130…OR, to his home at ..  Fred Stevens….2752 Horse Shoe Blvd., Westlake, Ohio 44145.  Thank you so much.  I will keep you posted on his progress.
 
PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers….. Prayers for all of us in the Keys who are facing this pandemic corona-virus… it is a serious thing… Give us the strength to practice social distancing, to be relaxed under pressure, and to err on the side of caution……. let us all stay healthy and sensible and supportive of one another……my nephew FRED STEVENS and his wife Judi…..Pray for Tom Kirdahy, and the family and friends of Terrence McNally ….. the Family and Friends of Ruth Warmouth, mother of Mark, who recently passed away……Amy Culver…. all those in the Keys who have tested positive for the virus…. .the family and friends of George Murphy………Javier Lopez …..Diana Davis. …. .Michael Amin ….Nidia Borders…..Fiona Molloy…. The family of Mike Stallard, and especially Mike’s wife, Kelly and Mike’s children. …..all those in town who are financially challenged during  this time….. our wait staff, shop owners, entertainers, etc……Bucky Montgomery …… The family of Chip Allen on the passing of his dear mother of the corona virus……..John Baird. ….Michael Thomas ………Barbara Brant….. Jim Hall ……..Sissy McDonald….. Chuck Selph…. Larry Selph …..Genevieve Isaksen ….Kathy Elias …Ann Marie Adreani. …..John Behmke …..Sandy Abookire ….Jerry Galeana ….RE Frechette . ….. Donna Barnett….….Sharron Mondo… Maggie Domski …….Len Stevens  .…. Rick Elias  ….. .Joe McMurray …George Kling …..Mary Larkin …. …Robin Deck …Paul Cotton….. Carl McMackin ……  Nancy Williams …Christy Nelson… Virgil Williams .. .…Fred Lima  …Maryann Barth…..Kathy Stevens …..Georgia ….Dena Badgerow…..…Bella Rettenwander ……Diane Covan ….Guy de Boer….….Dawn de Boer …. Pat West … …Joe Dallas Sr … Jan Cernan ….Donna Stanton … Charlie Allen  …Lee Garrison … Lou Ann Cymont … Cheryl Walchli … Terri White …John Padget  …..Eric Nelson …….Gary Rivenson …Donna Stabile ….Todd Reifschneider … …Pat Waller …..Millie Chawlew …Brian Belanger ……. Lee Knight … Jeffrey Grosky …..…Frank Gren  … …Sherrey Welch …Marta White …. Maggie Domski ….… Peter Deksmith …Bill Lodermeir …Betty & Jack Darst……Richard and Betty Carraway ……Lottie Domski …. Anne McKee …..Teresa Lawson ……. Tony Martinez … Star Husky… Ron Maranian …Marec Yooree ……. Pamella C. Bocdow. …Dee Dee Duecker … Karla Muir … Vincent Gregory …Tony Freese… Jennifer O’Lear … Kent Gater….Margaret Taylor … Roland Ryper …Patrick Richards.   Remember, there are many reasons that we pray…not just because people are ill…. I do believe that when we all send prayers and good vibes to those in need, those prayers mystically meet and surround those being prayed for.  Sometimes we pray for miracles and the impossible….sometimes we pray to just cope with the results of what happens to those we are praying for.  Sometimes we pray for strength to go on and to accept…sometimes we pray for thanksgiving.  We are in this thing called ‘Life’ together….and we all have power within us to help our fellow man.  Bless you for remembering our loved ones….Prayer changes things!  Let me know if you know of anyone who should be added to this list.

BOB FRECHETTE=FABULOUS REALTOR IN TOWN!!!!…..Need a realtor in town?  My husband BOB FRECHETTE IS YOUR MAN!!!!  He has been with the marvelous Compass Realty ( NOW Keller-Williams Compass) for 20+ years …Give him a call at 305-304-2584!  Email him at
rfrechette@bellsouth.net.  He is the BEST! I promise!!!!  Honest, Loyal, Fair, and Adorable too!!!  He will have ONLY your best interests at heart.

TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN NEEDS VOLUNTEER MENTORS….mentors needed to work with dedicated students….If interested call Karla Quintana at 305-293-1546 or email her at
karla.quintana@keysschools.com

ARTISTS WANTED FOR MALLORY SQUARE….Sunset Celebrations is seeking more artists to participate at this iconic event.  For info, email
jury@sunsetcelebration.   NOTE THAT MALLORY SQUARE IS CLOSED FOR THE LONG HAUL…. STAY TUNED!!!

LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….There are opportunities available for volunteers… at reception desk, as a greeter, an escort, etc….Call 305-294-5531 for information extension 4771 or email
Tami.Harmon@LKMC.com

A PUN or LEXOPHILE FOR YOU….. The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine was fully recovered!
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THURSDAY
HAPPY MAY 7 BIRTHDAY TO….. QUEEN GINGER KING….. MICHAEL NAUGHTON ….. CHRISTIAN MONZON …..CHARLES BRADFORD … PHILLIP LELLE….. DAN STAGER …. SR. JEANNE SNYDER …..MARYANN STANKY….. SKIP DREZNER ….

HAPPY MAY 14 BIRTHDAY TO…. MELISSA INGRAM….. ROSALIND BRACKENBURY….PETER MASCHAL ….. CINDY LU KRISANDA…. ALAN WIMER ….. SHAHEEM LARSON…..   HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. GEORGE SANDERS AND SHAWN CURRAN!!!

FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN BIG PINE KEY…MAY 7….United Way of Collier & the Keys hosts a free drive-thru food distribution at the Big Pine Dog Park at 30150 South St.  from noon to 2 pm.  Use Wilder Rd and turn left onto South St., then exit onto Key Deer Blvd.    All passengers inc ar must have facial covering and a box should be placed in the car trunk in which the volunteers will place the food.

KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANICAL GARDEN OPENS ON THURS, MAY 7…..It will open at 10 am…..visit this sylvan setting and  the 15 acres of trails and lovely sites….native plants are abloom…lots of birds and butterflies surround this outdoor refuge…. just the antidote for the corona virus blues!  Safe distancing will be key….10 am to 4 pm 7 days a week 

THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST ON MAY 7…..Go online to the Studios Facebook Page so you can say hello to the May artists being featured for the First Thursday Show….  6-7 pm… The artists are Christine Fifer, Caitlin Albritton and Jill Caldwell…..  You can see the art that is on sale….  Sign the guestbook and let the Studios know what you think about the art work in the comments area…. 3 $50 Books & Books Gift Certificates will be chosen at random to friends who comment during the Livestream.

TRUMAN WATERFRONT MARKET…CANCELLED FOR NOW……
TAVERN N TOWN…ON HIATUS TILL FURTHER NOTICE…..                                                                                                                
(Never Fear….Carmen Rodriguez and Bobby Nesbitt will entertain once again from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge….) 
THE GARDENS HOTEL…..GARDENS TAKING A BREAK FOR AWHILE….

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO……..  OPEN FOR TAKE OUT SERVICE…..and I hear it is open for indoor dining.  THANKFUL ON THURSDAY…  I am grateful for all my Aqua Idol Participants who have great big hearts along with amazing talent.. ….  I am so thankful for all my readers and those who have been so kind to me through the years.  I want to give special thanks to the following who have touched my life very specially in the last two weeks……Christopher Elwell and Ross & Janice Elwell, Steve Parchini and all their Wonderful Elves…… All those true HEROES on the front lines; those who work in our grocery stores, drug stores, post offices, hospital workers, banks, restaurants serving take out, trash men, delivery people, those who take care of us…..They are risking their lives for US every single day….. Thanks to all those who are following the rules….by staying inside and wearing masks when out and about…You are keeping us from passing this on to anyone else out there who may be vulnerable….you are keeping the virus contained and Key West is doing well because of your sacrificing….Also THANKS to all the restaurants and retail stores opening up…… Do support…… Other thank you’s to….Tom Thayer….. The Cast of the recent ’39 STEPS’ Radio show recorded at the WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….  we so enjoyed…. David Black, Erin McKenna, Dave Bootle, Carolyn Cooper, John McDonald…. thanks to Guy de Boer…. and big thanks to Larry Blackburn ….. thanks to Kevin Melloncamp & Scott Mason…. Joey Stevens …. Mike Benner…. JT Thompson ….. Keith Dempster……Jack Agnew … Alison Teal…….Kate Regan…..Gov. Andrew Cuomo …. Dr. Tony Fauci ….Clayton and Mary Ellen Beattie ….. Melissa Frechette Lang…….  Ed Stevens Sr…. Clare Carruther-Fitzsimmons……Ed Stevens Sr….. Donna Barnett & Terri White ….. Charles Lindberg …. Jeffrey Kucin ….  Mayor Teri Johnston…..Neal Ruchman…. Chris Shultz ….Louis Petrone…. Rosalind Brackenbury …..  Jane Dawkins …. MaryCarlin Porter ……….Sally Stevens …. Fred Stevens …..Judi Stevens…..Bobby Nesbitt …Jennifer Stevens……. Bruce Moore… the Verebs… Kathy Elias…. ….JB McLendon….. Mary Lynne Price…… and most of all…. THANK GOD FOR BOB… ALWAYS BOB… I cannot imagine being sequestered with anyone else but him!!!

PLACES ON HIATUS RIGHT NOW…..
COMEDY KEY WEST, MARCH …COMEDY WILL RESUME WHEN ALL IS RIGHT WITH THE WORLD…….
( WE NEED TO LAUGH AND CANNOT WAIT UNTIL THE BOTTLECAP RE OPENS THIS GREAT SPOT!   Go to www.comedykeywest.com.)   

SCHOONER WHARF… JUST OPENED TO CUSTOMERS…. 25% OCCUPANCY….. LOCALS ONLY ….IN TIME. OPEN FOR TAKE OUT….

**WOMEN OF INTEGRITY & MEN OF VALOR EVENT, MARCH 26….POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!!! CONGRATS TO ALL HONOREES!!!!! 

KEY WEST ART CENTER & GALLERY …. This Front St. Gallery is selling art which can be delivered curbside in KW or by mail.  Go to
http://www.keywestartcenter.com for a listing and photos of original art, pottery, sculpture, jewelry and more, created by our very talented artists! STRING MUSICIANS SOUGHT…. The KW Community String Orchestra is seeking those who play violin, cello, viola, etc. at all levels of experience.  For info contact Lynn-Marie at lynnmariekw@gmail.com
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FRIDAY…. 
HAPPY MAY 8 BIRTHDAY TO ….. DAVID SLOAN … CARL MIDSON … PAT MOORE…. CHARLIE LINDBERG … JOE THORNTON … SEAN HAYES …. BOB PROSSER ….VINCE SCHILERO…..

HAPPY MAY 15 BIRTHDAY TO…..GAYLA MORGAN … MANDY MILES ….ANDY McLENDON ….TROY ROHRBAUGH….. DENNIS DELUGA … JIM BORCHIK … BRYCE CARMICHAEL …..KRISTINE HUBBARD …. DAVID BERISH …. (Please remember Ruth Cottrell.)

ANDY MCLENDON’S 75TH BIRTHDAY!!!!… This delightful gal, adorable and beloved Mother of friend, JB McLendon will be celebrating her 75th birthday on May 15th.  As with Billy above, there was a party planned in the works, but then came the Spoiler!!!  If you know Andy (Andrea) and or JB, …. or even if you do not, could you please take some more time to remember her on her BIG Day!????    You can send her an email to
stagemums@gmail.com …. or you can send her a card at ANDY McLENDON….. 1016 Boom Ct.  Annapolis, MD 21401.  I know Andy as she has visited Key West countless times…. She is a love and I hope that you will reach out to her on this special occasion!  Big Thanks!!!!!

MICHAEL ROBINSON DOES WEEKLY PIANO CABARET EVERY FRIDAY…..The fabulous Michael Robinson, who has thrilled and delighted his many fans at The Gardens Hotel and at shows at Tennessee Williams Theatre, is doing an online cabaret LIVE at 5 pm on Facebook.  Bravo Michael!  Tune in!  He is an entertainer extraordinaire!!!!

***RAM’S HEAD SOUTHERNMOST OPENS ON FRIDAY,  MAY 8…. Kelly Norman has announced that Ram’s Head South will open a noon on May 8 with live music, an all day drink Happy Hour and a Limited Menu.  All precautions for safety will be provided….. include a limited one-time use menu, adjusted seating plans with tables 6 feet apart, as well as both outdoor & indoor dining areas that will run at 25% occupancy.  Hand sanitation stations will be provided… staff will wear masks and gloves and employees temperatures will be monitored.  9 am to 11 pm after Friday….There will be an all day beverage Happy Hour the first week….also you can do take out for food and beverages.  Follow on Facebook for current changes and news plus updates on menus.  804 Whitehead St….. Call 305-440-3196.  go to
www.ramsheadsouthernmost.com.  Kelly is a real asset to Ram’s Head!!

‘THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER’….RUCHMAN HAS POSTPONED THIS PLAY AT THE STUDIOS UNTIL FEBRUARY 2021………..This is the sure-to-be-HIT play by Neal Ruchman to be seen on a date in Feb. 2021 to be announced…. at The Studios.  This exciting play will be directed by Murphy Davis…stars Jeremy Zoma, Jessica Miano-Kruel, David Black, Mathias Maloff, Caroline Taylor, Don Bearden and more….Get info and tickets at
www.tskw.org or call 305-296-0458.)

MARY ELLEN’S..Open Friday……This spot on Applerouth Lane will be open with 20% off  for take out only …right now….noon to 9 pm.   Open for pick up and delivery….. Did you ever have a Cheese Sandwich from Mary Ellen’s?  Or tomato soup?  Divine!!!!!  Thanks to Maria and Chris!!!!

FRINGE THEATER IS OFFERING….”Bare Facts from the Naked Newsroom”…. with appearances by Naked Nana, Dr. Disrobe and Nude Natasha…. along with Bare Bobby and Naked Nina.  Go to link: 
www.fringetheater.org.    Rebecca Tomlinson also is asking for your thoughts to these questions…. 1) Fringe Friday…. What Now?…2) Going to the Theater: What feels safe?…..3)  Future Fringe:  If you were us, what would you do?  To reply by email go to info@fringetheater.org.  Or call 305-731-0581.  

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB.. 821 Duval St…TAKING A BREAK FOR NOW…. WILL RE OPEN WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT!!!**GARDENS HOTEL.. THE GARDENS WILL RESUME IN TIME….COMEDY KEY WEST….. TAKING A BREAK…. BUT THE LAUGHTER WILL BEGIN AGAIN…. RIGHT NOW… NO LAUGHING MATTER!!!!! 

WALKING TOURS… TOURS ARE NOW ON HOLD FOR A WHILE…… Will begin again Every Friday and Saturday, when the coast is clear!!!!…… This tour features former homes and fave haunts of well known KW writers.  Tours start at 4:30 pm on Fri. and 10 am on sat.  Meet at KW Library, 700 Fleming St……and finish on Greene St… Reservations…call 305-293-9291…Guides are the very handsome Scott Burau and the adorable Sarah Goodwin. LATEDA…. NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS….. 25% CAPACITY……(We all look forward to seeing Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show… Randy Roberts Live! Show….3 Sum…The Spectrelles… Ronnie & James……..again!!) 

SCHOONER WHARF……….OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND OPEN FOR TAKE OUT…..entertainment….  CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO……….OPEN FOR BUSINESS…… OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!!!!..

FLORIDA KEYS SPCA SPRING SOCIAL, MARCH 20  … THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 6TH…….. At KW Golf Clubhouse…. 6450 College Rd….  6:30 pm…. 

LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER RESUMES OUTPATIENT SURGERIES AND ELECTIVE PROCEDURES, STARTING ON MAY 4……

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SATURDAY… HAPPY MAY 9 BIRTHDAY TO …..RON BURD ….. MICHAEL INTERNICOLA …. TONY STAUB….. (Please remember Bill Haws.)HAPPY MAY 16 BIRTHDAY TO …..BARBARA VERNOVAGE ….JESSICA DEVEREAUX (aka Ben Healy)….. LYNDA HAMBRIGHT …. SANDY WALTERS …. DEB HUDSON …. CAROLYN DALY …. BILL RYAN JR. ….MARLENE HUMMEL …. (Please remember Bob Ward …. Marilyn Holderfield…. Jim Koscziewicz…..  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. MELISSA AND ED TAUSCHE….MASS AT ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA…. This Mass will be streamed live at 4:30  pm on Facebook and  online at www.stmarykeywest.com.  The  Spanish Mass is at 5:15 pm.  God bless us all during this time of rebirth and miracles!!!!  You can go to the website to see missed masses for each day of the week that you may have missed

SCHOONER WHARF…. NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND TAKE OUT…..

**VIVA S SALOON…. NOW OPEN FOR OUTDOOR DINING….. LARGE PROPERTY & VERY SAFE FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING…..OPEN FOR TAKE OUT TOO!!!!…..DELISH FOOD…… OWNER  ALFREDO GIMENEZ IS A GEM!!!!!  903 Duval StCONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…..OPEN FOR BUSINESS… AND TAKE OUT….TAVERN N TOWN. ..The fab Bobby Nesbitt  WILL BE BACK … Taking a safe break!!!!!!  Open come June???? 

LATEDA…..OPEN NOW FOR BUSINESS….. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED……Entertainers WILL PERFORM AGAIN!!!!  JUST WAIT!!!! LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED…..Call Mary at 305-304-0578 for info.
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SUNDAY….
MOTHER’S DAY…. HAPPY DAY TO ALL MY FAVORITE MOMS OUT THERE!!!!!
HAPPY  MAY  10 BIRTHDAY TO….. VICKI GORDON….. DAN SKAHEN ….. ALAN MELNICK …. JAN SCHMIDT…. LURANNA SNOW …. GLEE HIGGINS …. TOM LOWER …. STEPHEN PERANTEAU …. KATHY ELIAS …. LAURA CHANESKI …..

HAPPY MAY 17  BIRTHDAY TO….. SUSAN WEEKLEY …. KENNY FRADLEY … DONNA DE FORREST…. IRIE MONTE ….JOEL NARLOCK …. MARTIN WHITE …. ERIC HENCH…. ……HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. GEORGINE AND RON STADNIK ….

CHURCHES GO ONLINE DURING THIS TIME OF SELF ISOLATION…..St. Mary Star of the Sea Basilica will conduct Sat. Mass at 4:30 pm and 5:15 (Spanish)…. and daily Mon-Fri… at 8 am…. at
https://stmarykeywest.com/worship-mass-schedule/.  There are many other live streaming videos and links available online for other denominations.  For spiritual guidance the Parish will be open and people are welcome to come. 
MCC CHURCH… STREAMING Live on Facebook…..and live 10 am on Sunday…You can donate to help their ministries, including cooking with love.. still delivering meals every Sat. to clients who need help more than ever.    For more info call Sheri at 305-304-6090.

KEY WEST ARTISAN MARKET GOES VIRTUAL….Meet Online while the Market is on hiatus….  You can access thru the Artisan Market Facebook Page or go to….
http://www.facebook.com/events/528855914710598/

DON’T FORGET ‘LAST DANCE’ ON ESPN TONIGHT!!!!!  IT IS A WONDERFUL DOCUMENTARY!!!!  You will fall in love with Michael Jordan all over again!!!!

MOTHER’S DAY AT FOUR MARLINS RESTAURANT…OPEN MAY 10….11 am to 4 pm…., at The REACH, 1435 Simonton St.  Reservations necessary… call, 305-293-6250…..NEW Sunday Brunch….For a limited only, after brunch you are invited to enjoy free access to their pool and beach…also water sport activities… SOCIAL DISTANCING MUST BE MAINTAINED.  Free self parking….Access to Pool & Beach for Brunch Guests, noon to 6 pm.  

VIVA SALOON… OPEN FOR CUSTOMERS NOW!!!!!   ALSO, OPEN FOR TAKE OUT…903 DUVAL ST.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB… ON LEAVE FOR A WHILE…

SCHOONER WHARF…. OPEN TO CUSTOMERS 25% OCCUPANCY ONLY…..ALSO CARRY OUT….

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…..   NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS….. 25% OCCUPANCY RIGHT NOW…..OPEN FOR TAKE OUT….

TAVERN N TOWN… CLOSED FOR A SPELL….PROBABLY TILL JUNE
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MONDAY…..    
HAPPY  MAY 11  BIRTHDAY TO …. LYNN SHERMAN … LANCE HARVEY … MICHAEL INGRAM … DEBRA FALCIANI … JANE GILBERT … NANCY MRAZ…. VICTOR PEREZ …. TYLER LUCE …. LEE APPLEBAUM …GEORGE DVORSKY…. HAPPY  ANNIVERSARY TO ….. DEBBIE ROTHSTEIN AND TOM LAVENDER…..

HAPPY MAY 18 BIRTHDAY TO….STEVE GURMIN ….. JUSTIN AHEARN ….  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO LYLE & C MILLER….

VIVA SALOON….OPEN TO CUSTOMERS AT 25%  OCCUPANCY…..OPEN FOR TAKE OUT… DELISH!!!!
  
DUELING BARTENDERS…….AQUA NIGHTCLUB TEMPORARILY CLOSED  ……   

LITTLE ROOM ….. SEE YOU LATER…. STAY TUNED….…..

LATEDA… BACK IN BUSINESS….. COME ONE AND ALL!!!!  RESERVATIONS, PLEASE!!!! 
SCHOONER WHARF…….BACK IN BUSINESS!!!!… OPEN FOR TAKE OUT….AND DINING AT THE RESTAURANT… ENTERTAINMENT….

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO …..NOW OPEN INSIDE AND FOR TAKE OUT…..

TAVERN N TOWN…. ENTERTAINMENT ON HOLD….CLOSED FOR AWHILE…..
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TUESDAY… 
HAPPY MAY  12 BIRTHDAY TO ….JUAN PISANI …. DINK BRUCE ….JOHN NUTTING …. JIM YOUNG …. SUSANNE WOODS …. JOE PIZZO … BONNIE BOBIN …. SHIRLEY BLOCK ….GAGE GROETZ …STEVE HIATT…. (Please remember Chuck Gilmore and Polly Porter.)

HAPPY MAY 19 BIRTHDAY TO….. NOREEN COLLINS … GERRI LOUISE GATES … MIKE BENNER …VANESSA McCAFFREY … JEAN FUCILLO….. SHIRREL RHOADES …. SHIRLEE EZMERLY….FR. JERRY TURNER …. LEN STEVENS ….TINA PACE ….DON PINGSTON….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO……. NATE AND CHRISTINE WASHBURN.

***GAYLA MORGAN HAPPY HOUR ON FACEBOOK….APRIL 28,MAY 5,12,19,26……The marvelous Gayla will be playing a weekly Happy Hour from 5:30-6:30 pm direct from Little Room Jazz Club’s Facebook Page….. Go to
https://www.facebook.com/Little-RoomJazzClub/.  Note that ‘virtual tips’ will be accepted but Gayla is donating to special causes or to those in need…. Tips can be sent to her at PayPal.me/GaylaKeyWest .  Gayla will distribute money amongst actors.  Starting next week, tips can go directly to other Littel Room musicians through their own Venmo or other pay accounts.  She will have those up on her Facebook event page and Wayne Smith will also post them on the Little Room Website!!!  For more info contact Gayla at gaylamorgan@gmail.com.  

**LOUIS PETRONE TALK SHOW PODCAST EVERY TUESDAY….. Resident sage, Louis Petrone who sends a wonderful blog every day, has a Blog Podcast every Tuesday at 9 pm.  To catch it and hear him rant and rave and expound with verve and logic, you can go to
www.blogtalkradio.com/key-west-lou.  Lou has a HUGE following and rightly so!

**NANCY 3 HOFFMAN….Every Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 pm,. Nancy is doing an online Cabaret on her Facebook Page…. Pull up a chair, grab a glass of vino as she will bring some cheer to you during this stay-at-home epidemic.    For more info call her at 207-939-0301.

***LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB …FOR THE TIME BEING ALL IS ON HOLD…..

SCHOONER WHARF… Open for take out AND DINING INDOORS….

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO… OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND OPEN FOR TAKE OUT ORDERS…..

**’THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER’ AT STUDIOS …POSTPONED UNTIL  FEBRUARY 2021……..Playwright, NEAL RUCHMAN, has been working on his new play, ‘THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER’…..and it will be presented at the Studios on SOMETIME IN FEBRUARY 2021…… so stay tuned!!!!  This play relates the corruption and gang warfare of the 30’s in  NYC…Based on the life and times of Playwright Ruchman’s mother, ‘ The Pickpocket’s Daughter’ is a first class thriller with loads of laughs!  A reading of this play, which will be directed by Murphy Davis, was held  in July 0f  2018 and received raves and accolades from everyone there!!!!  Neal’s Mother, Harriet Moses…known as Matzy for her love of Matzoh, related the events of this story to Neal….She died before she ever got to write this story, so her son Neal, wrote it for her!  You will NOT want to miss THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER!!!)

VOLUNTEER DOCENTS WANTED… for Old Island Restoration Home Tours….in Feb. and March….Volunteers get free home tour ticket….. Call 305-294-9501 to volunteer.
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LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER…..When it’s over….we will all have new appreciations of life and humanity!!!
Lynda
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PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:  SOME INFO WILL OR WILL NOT BE RELEVANT!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED… The KW Rip-Off Rapid Response team is seeking volunteers for sidewalk protests against businesses that harass passersby.  Email
keywestrt@gmail.com.  (It is a good thing that these Cosmetic shops are in a forced close down right now.  Maybe, when all this is over…. they will quietly have moved out of town, never to return again!  Thanks to Teves Wernicoff and his dedicated team.)

REMAINING SHOWS AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…….note… sadly…..everything cancelled or postponed for the duration of the season.  But trust that when we are open again, we will welcome you back with open arms and open heart!!!!!
 
RED BARN THEATRE SEASON…… Feb. 18-March 14…..NOTE  SHOWS CANCELLED FOR THE SEASON…….
 
FOSTER HOMES WANTED….Wesley House Family Services is seeking families in the community interested in providing a home to children in the foster care system.  Classes begin Wed., June 12 at 99451 Overseas Hwy. in Key Largo. 

WOMAN’S CLUB OFFERS FREE TOURS….Called ‘The Hellings House’…the home of the KW Woman’s Club… has free tours 10 am to 3 pm Tues. thru Sat. each week. NO TOURS FOR AWHILE….

TROPIC CINEMA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..For info call John at 305-295-9493 or go to
www.tropiccinema.com.  Training is provided.  ‘Payment’ is free movie passes and popcorn for each shift worked.
KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN SEEKS BOARD MEMBERS…  This non profit is looking for interested Board Members….particularly that of Treasurer … term is two years…..If interested send a letter to Key West Botanical Garden 5210 College Rd., Key West, FL 33040.  Or email
audrinnakkw@gmail.com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REEF RELIEF….For info call 305-294-3100.
NEED A DJ?….Call Jimmy Jamz at 305-923-7401 for great entertainment and music at your function or party!!!


STAR OF THE SEA OUTREACH MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To help with the food pantry on Stock Island….This mission serves hundreds of the community’s needy operating Mon-Fri.  Call Donna at 305-407-5967 for info.


SHAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…Southernmost Homeless Assistance League has begun serving an evening meal each day at the homeless shelter with food from the Soup Kitchen….Volunteers are needed to help.  For info call John Miller at 502-876-5092.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT:…. .513 Truman Ave….This wonderful Museum is under the auspices of the Key West Art & Historical Society with founder, Dennis Beaver as its curator.  The Museum is on Hiatus now but when open again…..Visitors and Locals are invited to tour this preserved and showcased collection of historic, archival objects that promote the importance of Williams’s legacy and offers the largest collection of his memorabilia and artifacts available to the public.  Will be Open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm…. Admission: Adults $7. … Children under 6 Free…. KWAHS Members: Free… For more info call 305-204-4527. 

KW TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN, NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To volunteer please call 305-296-1504. 

GRACE ON FRANCES STREET….CLOSED FOR AWHILE…….This is a glorious shop at 6oo Frances….a lush newer addition to Key West’s upscale shopping scene…one of a kind items … spectacular jewelry….Japanese ceramics….cashmere from the Himalayas… the softest and finest you ever touched….Gorgeous items from India, Africa, the Orient, and Europe….a worldwide search to find the BEST of Everything’ for your pleasure. It offers luxury to the nth degree….you will feel with all your senses.  Please stop by…take your time and savor everything within……open daily, at the corner of Southard!   Owned by Wendy Asplundh, she of the exquisite taste… and her great and dedicated staff includes Samantha Rivier, Dorthe Thure, and Jolie Witherow.

LA RUBIA KEY WEST….….Temporarily Closed…….Stephanie Hellstrom (THE Blonde!) is the owner of this new delightful shop at 510 Fleming St….next to Assortment….You can purchase hand woven Panama hats, handcrafted wearable accessories, and organic chocolates from Ecuador…. along with handbags, scarves, bamboo wraps, jewelry and more.  What a pleasure it is to have some unique and interesting new shops in Key West!!!  Congrats to Stephanie. Call 296-6059 for more details!!!


TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN ORG. SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..This marvelous, award winning scholarship program mentoring group is looking for giving souls to help mentor 50 some qualified students from lower income families ….They cannot be admitted unless a volunteer steps forward.  It takes less than an hour each week.  Call Chuck Licis, program coordinator at 305-394-7974 or e-mail him at
chuck.licis@keysschools.com.

CUSTOM HOUSE & LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUMS ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS…If you have a few hours to offer as a docent, archives asst., exhibit builder, or event volunteer, please offer your services!


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