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ADVENTURE on the high seas
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07 // food scene
| Above: Fellow adventurers Craig Cates and Pat Clyne in front of the iconic Key West sign |
26 // product highlights
OPEN WIDE
LOCAL ESSENTIALS
by Mandy MILES
The Great Taste Adventure
14 // community profile
THAT'S AMORE
Amy Slate Lives Her Passion
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by Dannielle LARRABEE
38 // isle style //
PAT CLYNE
Has Been Searching All His Life
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30 // keys history
45 // social life
From Modest Beginnings
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LET THE FANTASY BEGIN
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Forget the food rules. They start in childhood out of necessity, but continue out of habit, and Key West has never been a stickler for rules of any sort. We’ll beg forgiveness, but not permission. We carry cocktails in “go cups,” to bars that are open until 4 a.m. We create tequila cocktails that taste great – frighteningly and dangerously great. We serve breakfast all day and have dessert without dinner. Welcome to Key West, where eating and drinking are more than life-sustaining activities – they’re an adventure.
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three words were scrawled across a white plate, written in chocolate – and perfect penmanship at Better Than Sex - A Desserts Restaurant, where Dani and Len Johnson break all the rules to embrace the indulgence that is dessert.
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For the past 10 years, the pair has led their guests on delicious expeditions that come with a commitment from the entire staff to provide an unforgettable night – and to overcome any disappointments their guests endured during dinner elsewhere. “We always recognize that everyone generally has to eat dinner, but no one has to have dessert,” Dani said. “In fact, most people skip dessert, or they’re not into sweet stuff, and we’re constantly battling that.” Better Than Sex is clearly winning those battles with drinks and desserts whose names drip with as much innuendo as liquid chocolate and drizzled caramel.
dark chocolate, vanilla, and raspberry oh my!
There’s the Three-Way, described as: “If you’ve never had a Three-Way, now is your chance,” the description state30s. “Our dark chocolate sorbet, vanilla bean ice cream, and raspberry sorbet simultaneously engage in pleasurable activity in the privacy of their own fluffy profiteroles (puff pastry). A dribble of chocolate stout ganache is shared among the group. But don’t miss the Banana Bazooka: Sink your smacker into this layered “crepe-like” tortilla torte. Big bangin’ banana hunks, a tickle of caramel and a tease of cinnamon bumping around with callebaut white chocolate ganache embraced in mildly sweet and sour cream. Topped with a tart, brown sugar icing and Heath Bar crunch.
Above: Banana Bazooka Right: Red and white wine in a dark or white chocolate rimmed glass and wine-infused vodka cocktails
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And that’s just dessert. Expert servers like Sam Molnar walk guests through each iPad page of drinks as well, temptingly describing red wine in glasses rimmed with chocolate and wineinfused vodka cocktails and shots dripping with chocolate or topped with whipped cream. Better Than Sex has a beer-and-wine license, not a full liquor license, although surrounded by such sexy sweetness; no one seems to miss the strong stuff. Standing demurely at the corner of Simonton Street and Truman Avenue, Better Than Sex’s romantically dim interior is divided into several, curtained-off enclaves with tables typically only big enough for two couples. And the dark dining room doesn’t require anyone to pass around “cheaters” or pull out their cellphone flashlights to see the menu. Instead, iPads at each seat turn on automatically to feature perfectly illuminated photos and descriptions of drinks and desserts.
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Above: The Plane Jane margarita, made with Avión Silver tequila. Far Left: The Caliente Cucumber is a mix of jalapeno infused tequila, and fresh cucumber. Can you say spicy cool-iente? Left: Marcella rubs grapefruit zest on the glass rim of the Paloma de la Fresa
THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES… Ready to walk off your dessert and up the adventure ante a bit? Head down to Front Street. Embrace the agave adventure and education that await your open mind — and mouth — at Agave 308, the tasteful tequila bar at 308 Front St., beneath Rooftop Café. In the cool and darkened interior, just steps off Duval Street, let Marcella Stiffen —more an ambassador of blue agave than a bartender — lead the way. You’re in expert and capable hands, and the tequila cocktails at Agave 308 will change your mind about the tequila you
Paloma de la Fresa blends houseinfused strawberry tequila with fresh strawberry puree, agave, lime and grapefruit zest.
tried in college. With Stiffen at the helm, tequila tastes great. So leave the tortured grimaces and the “lick it, slam it, suck it,” tequila-shot routine to the amateurs still drinking in someone’s basement. You’re an adult now, and you deserve better. “People see ‘tequila bar’ and they either run straight toward us, or they run away,” said Stiffen, while mixing a Paloma de la Fresa using pure strawberry puree. “It’s literally just strawberries that we puree right here in-house,” Stiffen says. “Fresh ingredients make all the difference. People are so used to powders and mixes, and there are none of those in here.” The
Stiffen never tires of watching her customers’ faces relax and eyes widen in delight as they take a sip of the tequila cocktails created by the bar’s designer, Jules Mavromatis. The Caliente Cucumber is an unexpected but exceptional combination of spice and cool refreshment using houseinfused jalapeno tequila, cucumber, agave, lime and jalapeno salt. One has to taste it to believe the possibilities. And for the more timid traditionalist, Agave 308’s Plane Jane margarita has been named the Keys’ best three years in a row. “I’m a tequila pusher,” Stiffen says, laughing when someone orders a vodka cocktail. “I’ll serve you something else, but I’d rather serve you tequila.” Let her, Agave 308 will change your world. FALL 2018 | K E Y S S T Y L E
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Granted, everyone eventually needs a proper, if not predictable meal. B.O.’s Fish Wagon has been serving the unexpected seafood offering of softshell crabs for 23 years, and the staff still explains to the uninitiated that they’ll be eating an entire crab that’s in the process of molting their shell. “When we first started serving it, we had to explain to everyone what it was, but in recent years, we’ve been getting a lot of requests for it, especially from our Asian visitors,” said Holly Owen, whose husband, Buddy, moved his legendary fish wagon to the corner of Caroline and Elizabeth street
you can eat it whole!!
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At Top Owners, Holly and Buddy Owen Softshell Crab: This adventurous food is so prized because eaters can forgo all the labor of picking through a crab and instead crunch down on the entire thing -- legs and all. B.O.'s Fish Wagon located on the corner of Caroline and Elizabeth streets.
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23 years ago. “It took me about five years of serving it before I had the nerve to try it,” she said. “But now it’s actually my favorite way to eat crab.” The softshell crab comes on a platter on a sandwich at B.O.’s Fish Wagon, where every meal is a Key West adventure.
THE MORNING AFTER THE ADVENTURE Island adventures begin or end with a bloody Mary, and at The Saint Hotel, it’s been elevated – literally – to an entire meal. Bar manager Paul Murphy doesn’t make a Bloody Mary; he builds it. Although Key West named him King of Fantasy Fest in 2017 (his crown sits on a shelf above the bar), Murphy’s customers use a different title when summoning him to their rescue in the morning with a desperate, “Oh. My. God.” {continued on pg. 13}
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Murphy answers to both, and gets to work on the Bloody Mary he’s dubbed The Almighty. “And I thought things were bigger in Texas,” Greg Thener said on a Saturday morning while sitting at The Saint Hotel’s Burgundy Bar after delaying his departure twice. His eyes widened with each layer Murphy added to the morning-after drink. “This takes the cake.” Murphy’s award-winning concoction includes the requisite celery stalk and olives, but then goes on to include a gravity-defying skewer lined with a folded pocket of roast beef folded around a dollop of homemade horseradish cream, a heavy cube of pepper jack cheese, a slice of peppered bacon and topped – finally – with Yorkshire pudding. “You Americans call it a popover, but it’s Yorkshire pudding in London, where I’m from,’ Murphy explains.
horseradish cream wrapped in roast beef... bloody hell! “Once you figure out how to disassemble it, it’s delicious,” Thener said. “It even comes with a plate. It’s amazing.” At a price of 22 bucks, Murphy’s Almighty is one of Key West’s most affordable — and abundant — meals. And the liquid itself is a perfectly spicy – and saintly – solution to the last night’s adventures. And it’s the perfect start to the next one. KS
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Top Left:: Bar manager Paul Murphy, creator of The Almighty, was named King of Fantasy Fest in 2017. His crown sits on a shelf above the bar Above: The Almighty towers above most bloodies, topped with some delicious accoutrements Far Left: Murphy is a pro at making the morning after the adventure "liquid" breakfast. Left: The front of the Saint Hotel gives you a royal welcome with a vibrant red carpet to light your way.. to the best Bloody Mary in Key West!
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AMY SLATE disco v ere d div ing
was one of her passions at an early age, and she has been able to build a successful business around it. Describing her passions as family, diving and Italy, Slate is able to make time for all three, and then some, as she has trusted employees and the energy to dive at least twice a week and travel in her spare time. Slate’s business, Amoray Dive Resort in Key Largo, has enabled more than 50,000 people to earn their scuba diving certification over the past 30 years. Slate established Amoray in 1993 after disentangling herself from a marriage and joint business ventures. In 1978, she and her then-husband started a dive business named Atlantic Dive Center in Key Largo. Slate’s passion for the ocean began around the age of six when her parents took her to swim with the dolphins in Key West at the Flipper Sea School. She realized then she wanted to live in the Keys. Born in New Jersey, her family moved to Miami when she was one. She later attended the University of Florida and her first job was teaching in Jacksonville, Fla. while also teaching diving classes at the local YMCA. Slate continues to use her educator skills as a dive instructor.
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Being a Gator makes Slate happy as well. She enjoys being involved with the Keys Gator Club, which regularly watches Florida games at the Big Chill restaurant in Key Largo. She donates prizes such as snorkeling trips for the game-watching festivities. Slate has served the community in numerous ways from serving on the boards of the Reef Environmental Education Foundation and
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Coral Reef Restoration Foundation (each for 10 years) and the county’s Tourist Development Council. These associations benefitted her resort customers in that she had resources to share fish identification and coral restoration programs, as well as coral spawning trips in conjunction with the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS). In fact, Amoray Dive Resort became the Sanctuary’s first Blue Star Operator, for routinely sharing environmental information and conservation messages. Billy Causey, the FKNMS manager, and renowned marine biologist, Dr. Sylvia Earle, often boarded Amoray boats for dive trips. About 40 years ago, when performing an underwater wedding, a service which Slate still offers, a photo shoot for People magazine showed the amorous couple with the Christ of the Abyss statue at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo. The magazine also showed Slate hugging a moray eel, and proclaimed, “That’s a moray!” Which is how the name of Slate’s dive resort came to be. Additionally, Slate’s grandparents immigrated to the United States from Italy and her maiden name is Minichino, so several puzzle pieces came together. Slate’s friend Judy Halas designed Amoray’s logo with a moray in the shape of a heart. The dive boats incorporate the “Amore” theme (“love” in Italian) by playing the catchy song,
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“That’s Amore,” on their way home from the reef. Slate says the musical version by the Barefoot Band makes for a fun ride back to Key Largo. Since the People magazine story, Slate and her dive business have been featured on the Geraldo Show, The Wedding Show and more. The resort owner adores her two yellow Labradors. Avid swimmers, 13-and-a-half-year-old Mia even dives for balls in five to six feet of water. Tia is Mia’s daughter, and at 11-and-a-half, still acts like a puppy, said Slate. They swim in her pool and play nicely with her family and resort guests. In March 2015, Slate was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame, unanimously selected by the nomination committee for her roles as a scuba instructor, ocean and environmental conservation leader and educational outreach advocate. She attended a blacktie event at the Meadowlands in Secaucus, N.J., at an Our World Underwater event. Now, more than 200 women have been inducted in a 15-year period. “I’m in very good company,” she said.
ABOVE: Amy Slate studied dive resorts in French Polynesia; Bonaire; Cozumel, Mexico; and the Caribbean, and in 1994 opened her own, Amy Slate’s Amoray Dive Resort. RIGHT: Justin Minichino, deceased, worked with his sister, Amy Slate, at Amoray and attended her induction into the Women Divers Hall of Fame.
An avid traveler, Slate recently returned from a dive trip in Cuba that was based on a live-aboard boat. For diving, she has traveled to Fiji and French Polynesia and is planning a trip to Indonesia. Generally, she plans the trips for her and her friends, but will invite resort guests if spots are available. She recently took her niece and nephew diving at Stingray City in Grand Cayman. “I know a lot about dive travel after going to all these places,” she said.
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In the next decade, Slate hopes to do more traveling to dive destinations, and to support and promote the Divers Hall of Fame with the goal of getting more women interested in diving. If the past is any indication, she’ll fulfill her goals. KS
ABOVE: Amy Slate at Amoray Dive Resort, with her labrador retrievers, Mia and Tia.
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HE HAS TO ADMIT HE’S A LOT LIKE “HIS OLD MAN.” Renowned artist Roberto “Pasta” Pantaleo of
Islamorada followed in his father’s footsteps in various ways including being a talented artist and determining his own unique path. Pantaleo describes his dad as a Renaissance man, an inventor and an oil painter. Things were not easy for Pasta, who grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. His father didn’t speak a word of English. Yet, he did like drawing with his dad. In 1964, his father framed a picture of a duck Pasta had drawn. That’s when the youngster first thought he might have artistic talent. Another of the youngster’s interests was fish. Pasta had fish tanks he cared for throughout his younger years. He recalled seeing a sailfish on a wall in Coney Island, and said he drew that sailfish over and over. | Opposite Page: "Hogfish" is a very popular print available at his gallery, located in Islamorada |Above Top: Experiencing the island life gave Pasta passion to explore his creative soul, capturing the beauty of the Florida Keys in his paintings. Establishing partnerships with local galleries, art shows, fishing tournaments and donating paintings to local charities, he has successfully evolved as a world renowned artist | | Bottom: The Scooter donated by Riva and airbrushed by Pasta was a fundraiser for MARC House | FALL 2018 | K E Y S S T Y L E
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“When I ran out of paper, friends brought over the cardboard that came in packaged shirts, and I drew on that,” he said. Those early drawings would seem a premonition of what was to come.
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All in all, Pasta’s upbringing was tough. He signed up for baseball, but he wasn’t a ball player. He wanted to fit in, but when he saw other dads at the field watching their kids, Pasta’s dad wasn’t there. Pasta’s upbringing mostly was determined by his mother who, upon Pasta’s begging, followed Pasta’s older brother, Nick, to South Florida, where Pasta then attended high school. Pasta learned much of what he loves from Nick: scotch, cigars and motorsports, he said. “Nick had gotten married, and got a job as a mechanic in South Florida. He was chasing better weather,” said Pasta. Even his nickname, Pasta, came from his brother. Due to their thick Italian accents, their New York friends started calling the brothers, Pasta Fazul after the bean soup, because Pantaleo was hard to pronounce or remember. Rather than Roberto, “Pasta” stuck with him. Nick found a new wife in Miami Beach and through her family connections; Pasta visited Islamorada for the first time in 1970. The wife’s family had an old Conch-style home on Jerome Avenue close to the ocean at mile marker 81.5, near where Pasta’s art gallery is on the Old Highway these many years later. In Miami Beach, realizing books and the three “Rs” were not his forte, Pasta’s teachers helped him to get a job in a frame shop named, The Frame Up. Then, came an apprenticeship at a commercial sign shop. The shop owner helped the young man to see there was art and design in the composition of signs. It felt natural to go into the sign business so he started his own shop, Pantaleo said. He painted signs on police cars, plumbing trucks and the like. This evolved into other artistic pursuits such as airbrushing vans in Coconut Grove for those who were enjoying the Miami Vice lifestyle. He painted one with scenes from The Hobbit. Then came big deals with Joe Robbie’s and Pro Players stadiums. He said he landed a lot of great accounts through his gift of gab.
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Pantaleo operated his sign business for 24 years but decided to sell it and live his dream by moving to the Florida Keys. He heard a commercial on the radio for a business broker, called the number and sold his business to the second person who looked at it.
“If we can take a journey and help a little along the way it will make a difference in the world. The collectors that share my passion for art, the ocean and helping others just make my life as an artist that much more rewarding” - Pasta Pantaleo
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BELOW: Part of Pasta Pantaleos offshore series, "Sails In The Rip." Original size is 12"x30." Available in paper print or canvas 1.5 inch gallery wrap. Custom sizes are also available through his website.
The artist moved to Key Largo, and lived in a tiny trailer. “It was a dismal scene,” he said. But, momentum was moving in the right direction. He opened his first gallery called Keys to Life on Windley Key, which he ran for five years. Nine years ago, he met his wife, Angela, and five years ago, they married. Leaving the fashion retail business, Angela has learned the art business including the art of making fine prints called giclees.
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Seeing a way for the Sportfishing capital of the World to also be known for art led Pasta to become the “founding father of the arts district” at Morada Way in Islamorada. Several art galleries and a brewery are centered there now and the Third Thursday Art Walks are enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. Currently, Pasta is enjoying his life as a “shopkeeper” with his marine art gallery fronting the Old Highway in the Morada Way Arts District, and playing music for fun with a band that features him as a drummer. He also makes time for hobbies such as fishing and is content with his life and excited about what may come next. In the coming years, he foresees a coffee table book with snippets of his outlook and his beautiful art entitled Paint Brushes and Fishing. But for now, he says, “From where I came, this is all I need. It’s all I want -- this Caribbean lifestyle in a small fishing village that reminds me of where my family comes from.” KS
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ABOVE: Getting back to his roots, Pasta Pantaleo fishes with Stanczyk's on the Catch 22. Capturing the beauty of marine life is Pasta’s favorite subject. His growing network of collectors is a testimony to his skill and passion. Pasta sees his home in Islamorada as similar to living in a small fishing village in his native Italy, with its slow pace allowing him the opportunity to stop and appreciate the natural beauty that inspires his work.
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Amidst costumes that ranged from little else but body paint to elaborate plumage, the first prize winner in the Fantasy Fest costume
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the Village People were at the top of the charts, and MASH was must -see television, but it was also the year of the Iran-Iraq war, which created the decade’s second serious gas shortage. Even though gas was only around 80 cents a gallon, the lack of availability kept tourists close to home and even farther away from Key West at the end of the island chain. Where desperation and ingenuity meet, inspiration is born -- in this case, in the form of Fantasy Fest. Four merchants in town are credited with creating the festival – Joe Liszka, Frank Romano, Bill Conkle and Tony Falcone- to entice visitors in what was usually a slow month in October before the winter season usually began. With the help of the Tourist Development Council, the event was a smash hit from the beginning, with thousands in attendance from the very first year. Stories in the Key West Citizen at the time described the inaugural festival, which was a long weekend, as full of costumed revelers, elaborate floats, and a few celebrants covered in “little more than body paint.” At the time, there were few who might have predicted that the event would become an annual jewel and one of the city’s most celebrated festivals. Today, the event continues to attract thousands, but has become a 10- day celebration with nightly events, costume parties, and of course, the traditional Saturday night parade. Fantasy Fest has also become an important fund raising opportunity for numerous non-profit organizations, and is a staunch supporter of the local arts community, including through events such as the annual poster competition. The themes have evolved through the years but the event has remained largely the same- an opportunity for young and old to cavort in colorful costumes while enjoying all the best that Key West has to offer. 2 0 1 8 T H E M E : O H … T H E G A M E S W E P L AY KS
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ADVENTURE on the high seas
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The Florida Keys are a great place to visit and an even more exciting place to live,attracting the young,the young - at - heart, and those looking to spice up their lives a bit.
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Whether you are a native, like Craig Cates, or someone who moved here, like Pat Clyne, there are as many adventures and excitement around each corner as you care to find. From racing high - speed boats to diving for treasure, these men have made the most of their Keys experiences and lived to tell the tales!
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Key West locals know Craig Cates as the laid back mayor who’s quick with a handshake and always open for a chat on the street. What they don’t know is that calm demeanor was honed while participating in one of the most dangerous sports in the world, when Cates was the throttle man for a championship offshore power boat racing team. ➤ For five years in the late ‘80’s and early ‘90’s Cates, alongside his brother Scott, competed across the country in power boat races, winning their fair share of contests, including the 1992 American Power Boat Association World Cup held in Fort Myers. ➤
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// isle style // Adventure On The High Seas, PART I Battling ocean waves at speeds exceeding 90 miles per hour makes the sport a life and death scenario each time out, with 27 race-related deaths since 1981. As throttle man, it was Cates’ job to defy natural instincts and push the boats to the limit of their speed as his brother navigated the course from the seat next to him. “The throttle man controls the trim and the motors to go as fast as the boat can go,” Cates said. “As fast as the waves allow you.” The position requires quick thinking and faster reflexes, as you can only see between 100 and 200 feet in front of you and the ocean could surprise with a large wave at any moment.
“When it’s calm it’s easy, you just hold it wide open,” he said. “But when it’s rough, sometimes you only average 40 miles per hour.” Speed isn’t the only thing to worry about when encountering waves, as the boats go airborne with the danger of landing upside down or on its side, which results in loss of control and the hope it will straighten out instead of flip over. “You don’t know what it’s exactly going to do,” Cates said of landing. “If it’s on its side you just have to ride and hope it comes down flat. Your adrenaline’s flowing so much because you’re basically out of control every time it’s on its side.
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You hope you’re lucky enough to end up flat.” Most of the time they did end up on the right side of the ocean, but in one race the boat in front of them wasn’t so lucky, ending up turned over with both the driver and throttle man unconscious underwater. The Cates brothers immediately stopped and jumped in, holding the men above water until a helicopter arrived at the scene to rescue them.To encourage safety, drivers are required to assist a crashed boat and are awarded whichever place they were in if they manage to get started back up and finish the race. So despite the stop, Conch Attack was able to save lives and take home first place, Cates said.
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Despite his brother’s pleas that the race only had a mile to go and the team was in first place, Cates was done for the day and diagnosed with a separated shoulder when he made it to the hospital. “It’s definitely a tough sport,” he said of the experience. In addition to racing, the Cates team was one of the few outfits to also maintain their craft, working on
it out of Cates shop alongside another brother and cousin Greg Frye. “Most people have a crew team; we repaired the lower units and motor and maintained (the boat),” he said. The family affair was a long time in the making, starting when they would watch their father navigate 10-foot Hydro boats to Garrison Bight as part of the Outboard Racing Club. “Speed and boat racing is a huge part of the history of Key West,” he said The brothers first ventured into car racing before taking to the water, which was a more readily accessible sport back then in Florida.
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The Conch team wasn’t always so lucky though, as Cates suffered a separated shoulder in one race when his airborne boat “stuffed,” meaning it came down front first into the water. The impact at around 80 miles per hour pulled Cates from the boat and he immediately knew something was wrong with his shoulder.
Despite what Cates called some “intense moments” when the brothers would argue to the point of pulling out their intercom communication devices, the pair were a natural fit and a national contender on the offshore power boat circuit, and they have the trophies to prove it. “We always loved to go fast,” Cates said. KS
OPPOSITE PAGE: Craig Cates and his brother, Scott, had a successful career racing powerboats. BELOW: This 1971 Plymouth barracuda was one of the cars that Cates raced before he turned his attention to racing on the water at speeds exceeding 90 miles per hour.
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As a teen in New York City, he took a job as a lifeguard at Atlantic Beach, which eventually led him to move to Florida as “nothing appealed” to him after high school. In the meantime, he served in the U.S. Air Force for four years “finding” foreign technology. “It was eye-opening,” he says, of traveling the world, but still can’t reveal exactly what he did, although he does admit a connection to the infamous Project Blue Book – the military’s search for UFO’s. Armed with the GI Bill, he intended to get his dive certification, but instead found himself shark hunting for a living in Ft. Pierce. A visit from a Keys’ businessman led to a relocation to Key West, and finding the supply of sharks far less than expected, ended up being a deck hand and diver for Mel Fisher. “Mel would go around to different bars at night to find people who would work for him,” said Clyne. “He always promised fun, romance and adventure – that’s how he convinced everyone.”
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| Beginning as a deck hand, Clyne was soon right in the middle of the diving operations, which lasted for years. The crew stuck with Fisher and believed in his “Today’s the Day!” motto as they found just enough treasure through the years to keep them excited and enticed. Years searching for sunken treasure eventually paid off, and the crew found the Atocha’s sister ship, the Magarita, in the early 1980s, followed by the Atocha, at long last, in 1985. keysnews.com
Clyne remembers vividly wrapping gold chains around his neck that he found on the sea floor, along with pulling up silver bars, emeralds and all manner of treasure.
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Now that the search was over, Clyne was left with that old familiar “what now?” thought, but soon found himself in high demand on the lecture circuit. He traveled with Fisher all over the world, giving speeches and being feted at state dinners. He worked with UNESCO on treaties concerning sunken treasure, and his photos have been featured in countless magazines, including National Geographic. After Fisher’s death in 1998, Clyne continued to appear on the lecture circuit, and was involved with a number of other expeditions-- and ended up being invited to join the world renowned Explorer’s Club.
ABOVE: Pat toasts Mel and Deo just before putting the Bronze Memorial Plaque down on the Atocha site.
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“It took three hours to dive 12,500 feet and I got to several times- I was even the first the carry the Explorer’s Flag to the Titanic. The flag is now at the world’s highest pointon top of Mt. Everest- and at the lowest – with the Titanic.”
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“I had some of Mel’s ashes sealed in an acrylic canister and placed them in the middle of the bridge,” Clyne explains, adding that much of the bridge was no longer intact.
With a lifetime full of fruitful and fruitless searches behind him, Clyne says the best memory he has is still of his days diving for Fisher. “None of us got rich, but we got to meet people from all walks of life. I got paid to dive in a once-in- a-lifetime opportunity; I’ve met Kings and Queens and Presidents; and I’ve traveled the world.” When asked what advice he might give to those still searching for opportunities and adventure, Clyne says, “The world’s an exciting place, but you have to at least meet it halfway. You can’t wait for it to come to you.” KS
TOP: The helm of the Titanic where Pat placed Mel’s ashes sealed in an acrylic canister. MIDDLE (Left to right): Pat with gold chains found during his treasure hunting days Jerry Cash and Pat with the cannon he found near the Margarita site, which is now in front of the Mel Fisher museum. BOTTOM: Pat diving near the bow of the USS Vandenberg. Photo by Capt. Jon Hazelbaker FALL 2018 | K E Y S S T Y L E
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Our KEYSStyle magazine was there to see who competed for the title during the 25th Annual Battle of the Bars. Twenty-two teams from Florida Keys' bars and restaurants gathered in excitment as each 7 - person team poured and served a margarita, ran the obstacle course, recycled bottles, rolled and tapped a keg, and drank beer during the competition.The Battle took place at Schooner Wharf and raised over $12,000 for the Southernmost Boys and Girls Club and the Sister Season Fund.
Dan Dombroski and Susan Kent of The Southernmost Boys & Girls Club
Some of the Keys' most interesting people were in the crowd, inlcuding Mayor Craig Cates and Dan Dombroski, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club.
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BIG PINE
NOVEMBER 24
THE LOWER KEYS ART FESTIVAL Highlights of this holiday event include live music by local entertainers, food, exhibits and booths featuring local arts and crafts.
MARATHON
OCTOBER 28
FALL HARVEST AT CRANE POINT Enjoy some old fashioned harvest-time fun to bring in the fall season! Hay rides, trail mazes, face painting, apple cider & caramel apples.
ISLAMORADA
OCTOBER 19 - 21
LADIES LET’S GO FISHING!” Female fishing fans can learn or polish angling skills during the awardwinning weekend seminar.
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KEY LARGO
NOVEMBER 10
KEY LARGO BRIDGE RUN Runners can enjoy the sunrise while participating in the 10k and 5k race that crosses a portion of the Florida Keys Overseas Highway.
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SEPTEMBER 30
RAMS HEAD PRESENTS:
LOUIE ANDERSON
Iconic comedian Louie Anderson, the three-time Emmy Award® winner, is one of the country’s most recognized and adored comics named by Comedy Central as “One of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time.” He is a best-selling author, star of his own standup specials and sitcoms and he continues to tour the country performing to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Showtimes 6:30 & 9 p.m. www.thekeywesttheater.com
OCTOBER 5 - 7
SOMO MARATHON & HALF MARATHON
This event is one of a kind! Imagine running through the southernmost island in the United States while enjoying a break from the ordinary. The Southernmost Marathon & Half promises just that- 26.2 or 13.1 miles of ocean and gulf views, as well as iconic Key West landmarks. A full weekend of events including a 10k and 5k are planned.
954-213-6699
www.somomarathon.com
OCTOBER 19 - 20
GOOMBAY FESTIVAL
Held in Key West’s historic Bahama Village neighborhood, the lively Goombay is known for its island-style food, arts and crafts, nonstop live entertainment and dancing in the streets. Visitors can experience sights, sounds and flavors recalling Key West’s Bahamian heritage. FREE event, noon to midnight both days.
OCTOBER 19 - 28
39TH ANNUAL KEY WEST FANTASY FEST
This outrageous 10-day costuming and masking celebration features flamboyant masquerade competitions including one for pets, a headdress ball, exuberant promenades, street fairs and a grand parade that stars marching groups, island style bands and lavish floats.
305-296-1817
www.fantasyfest.com
OCTOBER 21
ZOMBIE BIKE RIDE
A pre-Halloween tradition for visiting and local families and groups, the ride typically draws several thousand men, women and children — and even a few pets. Garbed in
ragged costumes and frightening face and body makeup, they pedal along the island city’s Atlantic Ocean shore. The wacky event begins at 2 p.m. gates open at Fort East Martello Museum, a reputedly haunted historic site overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd. www.zombiebikeride.com
305-295-9112
www.fantasyfest.com
NOVEMBER 4 - 11
37TH ANNUAL KEY WEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACES
Super Boat International returns with teams from all around the world who compete April through October in the National Series Points races and conclude in November for the famous World Championships. High speed offshore powerboats race in Key West Harbor and surrounding waters to continue the longstanding tradition in this annual challenge, known internationally as the Indianapolis 500 of powerboat racing. A portion of the 6.5-mile course runs through Key West Harbor, meaning smooth water where racers can achieve speeds above 140 mph and provide fans breathtaking displays of skill and power.
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The eccentric competition is likely to include canine, feline and avian critters strutting their stuff on an oceanfront stage. “Party animals” can compete for costume prizes and glory. You will see a magic carousel of frisky pets and playful owners, all delightfully disguised, stroll, dance and even skateboard across a stage in a fun frolic for fame and fortune! Think you and your furry, feathered or slithery friend have the perfect outfit? Four categories to enter, $25 each entry; benefits the Lower Keys Friends of Animals. www.fantasyfest.com
NOVEMBER 14 – 18
FANTASY FEST PET MASQUERADE
OCTOBER 25
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KEY WEST FILM FESTIVAL
Showcasing films that exhibit excellence in storytelling, the festival’s lineup is to feature screenings and special events hosted at landmark venues throughout Key West, including the San Carlos Institute, Studios of Key West and Key West Theater. The fourday program is to include several films from multiple genres and categories as well as social events with filmmakers, actors and film lovers.
305-747-8563
www.kwfilmfest.com
legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatee. Gates open 6 p.m., shows start 7:30 p.m.
410.268.4545
www.keywestconcertseries.com
NOVEMBER 16-17
WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS:
36TH ANNUAL HEADDRESS BALL
CARMEN BY REQUEST
The Key West Business Guild presents this premier gay and lesbian event of the Fantasy Fest celebration, proudly opens the new Key West Amphitheater at the Truman Waterfront Park. Tom Luna returns as the outrageous EmCee, with Rude Girl rocking out our sound. Randy Roberts opens the show and is joined by some of the best of Key West local talent throughout the contest. Over twenty five contestants will parade their Headdress creations on the amphitheater stage to vie for the $3,000 first prize. www.headdressballkeywest.com
Key West’s own “Conch Diva” returns to grace to stage bringing along some of your favorite performers. Showtimes 8 p.m.
305-294-5015
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NOVEMBER 28
KEY WEST THEATER PRESENTS:
KINGSTON TRIO LEGACY TOUR
OCTOBER 27
NOVEMBER 16-17
The madcap merriment of Fantasy Fest is to culminate during the Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade through Key West’s historic downtown. Tens of thousands of spectators converge to cheer the parade’s elaborately costumed marching groups, dancers in bright feathered costumes and dazzling motorized
Known for their live performances that blend bluegrass roots with the fierce fire of a rock show and an emotional, near-gospel spirit, The Avett Brothers are a staple on the festival circuit, frequenting the likes of Bonnaroo, Shakey Knees and Colorado’s
BUD LIGHT FANTASY FEST PARADE
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floats. It doesn’t get any wilder than this! Parade steps off at 7 p.m.; free to spectate.
THE AVETT BROTHERS AT THE KEY WEST AMPHITHEATER
The original Kingston Trio has evolved over the years and has now come full circle. Josh Reynolds, son of original founding member Nick Reynolds, has joined forces with two of Nick’s closest kindred spirits, Mike Marvin, Nick’s nephew and Tim Gorelangton, Mike’s musical brother. Alongside Josh, Mike & Tim have re captured that original Kingston Trio magic with their energy, humor and crowd charming musical repertoire. Doors open 7 p.m., show starts 8 p.m. at Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St.
305-985-0433
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OCTOBER 2
CORAL COUNTRY RD. FESTIVAL
DECEMBER 1
KEY WEST TRIATHLON AND EXPO
The Key West Triathlon and Expo expects to host a maximum of 1,000 participants and some of the sport’s best known triathletes; TRIKW allows you to bask in the warm weather and the waters of the Atlantic Ocean while the rest of the country is experiencing winter. Olympic and Sprint distances.
BIG PINE
954-213-6699 www.trikw.com
DECEMBER 5
KEY WEST LIGHTED BIKE RIDE
The Lighted Bike Ride helps to gather the needed toys for the struggling families of Key West for the holidays. At the Holiday Helpers Store, eligible parents walk through the store, pick free, new toys their children will want. The ride is a family event beginning with a registration/ checkin at 6 p.m. with the Lighted Bike Ride beginning at 7:00 p.m. Families and individuals with decorated bikes ride through the streets for the community to see. Registration for the ride is one unwrapped toy. Register online. keysnews.com
305-809-5000
www.wesleyhouse.org
NOVEMBER 1 - 3
SUGARLOAF SHOWDOWN INSHORE FISHING TOURNAMENT
Hosted by the Lower Keys Guides Association to benefit the Guides Trust Foundation, this new inshore two-person team tournament targets barracuda, bonefish and permit. Headquartered at the Sugarloaf Marina, and social events at the Sugarloaf Lodge Tiki Bar.
850-688-3244
NOVEMBER 24
BIG PINE & THE LOWER KEYS ISLAND ART FESTIVAL
Highlights of this holiday event, set for the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year, include live music by local entertainers, food, exhibits and booths featuring locally produced arts and crafts. Festivities traditionally take place on the grounds of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce.
305-872-2411
www.sugarloafshowdown.com
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A full day charity event of live music is on tap for the Middle Keys. Lineup includes Zach Stone, Little Texas, The Carousers, Billy Rice, Jerrod Niemann. Gates open at 11 a.m., Marathon Community Park. Musical performances start 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Proceeds benefit Keys nonprofits including the Florida Keys SPCA, Autism Society of the Florida Keys, Project Vet Relief, and more. Tickets $25pp in advance, $35 at gate, purchase in advance at keystix.com.
305-295-7676
www.coralheadmusicfest.com
OCTOBER 20
75 YEARS OF AVIATION AT MARATHON AIRPORT!
Fly or drive to the celebration! This freeadmission event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is to commemorate 75 years of aviation in the heart of the Florida Keys. Discover the Aviation Museum, see historic aircraft and enjoy discovery flights. Fun for all ages.
305-289-6060
OCTOBER 28
FALL HARVEST AT CRANE POINT MUSEUM
From 4-8 p.m., enjoy some old fashioned harvest-time fun to bring in the fall season! Hay rides, trail mazes, face painting, crafts for kids, cheeseburgers, chili dogs, apple cider, caramel apples, baked goods & live music. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children, free for ages 4 and under.
305-393-9501
www.facebook.com/cranepointmuseum
NOVEMBER 10
EIGHTH ANNUAL STONE CRAB CLAW EATING CONTEST
The much - anticipated opening of Florida’s stone crab season takes place Oct. 15 each year, and the season opening
305-743-4353
www.keysfisheries.com/events
OCTOBER 7 - 10
ISLAMORADA FALL ALLTACKLE BONEFISH & PERMIT CHAMPIONSHIP
Dubbed the “Fall All-Tackle,” the three-day fishing challenge attracts energized newcomers to face seasoned veterans in a competition that has taken place since 1970. One angler
ISLAMORADA SEPTEMBER 21 - 23
HERMAN LUCERNE MEMORIAL BACKCOUNTRY FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP
Named after the man known affectionately as “Mr. Everglades,” the event is headquartered at the Islander Resort. Anglers are challenged to target seven species of fish in two days during this one-of-a-kind tournament, staged in the boundaries of Everglades National Park, fishing areas that Lucerne favored. www.hermanlucernememorial.com
SEPTEMBER 28 - 29
CONCH SCRAMBLE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Floating greens, golf boats and biodegradable fish food balls highlight the popular Conch Scramble charity golf tournament. Fans of golf and boating can expect to have a “hole” lot of fun honing their swings and raising money for charity one shot at a time. Up to 50 teams can enter this one-of-a-kind golf experience.
305-509-0315
www.conchscramble.com
OCTOBER 5 - 7
ROBERT JAMES SALES BAYBONE CELEBRITY TOURNAMENT
The second tournament in the Redbone Trilogy targets permit and bonefish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research. Past participants include legendary angler Stu Apte, former Denver Bronco and Tampa Bay Buccaneer Mark Cooper and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs.
305-664-2002
www.redbone.org
per boat pairs with a licensed captain to vie for division winners’ trophies for the three longest bonefish and three longest permit. The field is limited to 25 participants. Festivities kick off Oct. 7 and fishing days are Oct. 8-10.
561-346-3193
OCTOBER 19 - 21
LADIES LET’S GO FISHING!” KEYS SALTWATER WEEKEND SEMINAR & FISHING FEVER INSHORE/ OFFSHORE TOURNAMENT
Female fishing fans can learn or polish angling skills during the award-winning weekend seminar. More than 8,000 female graduates have immersed themselves in the annual lighthearted yet skill-heavy curriculum to learn and hone abilities in offshore, bottom, inshore and fly-fishing.
954-475-9068
www.ladiesletsgofishing.com
NOVEMBER 2 - 4
ROBERT JAMES SALES REDBONE CELEBRITY TOURNAMENT
Celebrities join other anglers to catch bonefish and redfish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research in the final event of the annual Redbone Trilogy tournament series.
305-664-2002
www.redbone.org
Kick off is Nov. 29; fish dates Nov. 30, Dec 1 and 2. Awards ceremony Dec 2.
305-522-4868
www.islamoradasailfishtournament.com
KEY LARGO SEPTEMBER 14 - 16
REEF LIONFISH DERBY FOR DIVERS PRESENTED BY WHOLE FOOD MARKETS
Register Friday, Sept. 14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for those teams not yet registered. Event staged at John Pennekamp State Park 102601 Overseas Hwy. The Captain’s Meeting is mandatory for the team captains, and all team members are encouraged to attend. The team captain must be one of the four participants in the derby, but does not need to be the captain of the boat. Safe collecting and handling techniques and derby rules will be reviewed. Saturday, Sept. 15, collect lionfish from sunrise to sunset; Sunday, Sept. 16 collect lionfish from sunrise to noon. Awards ceremony will begin after scoring is complete.
305-852-0030
www.reef.org/REEFFest
SEPTEMBER 20 - 23 REEF FEST
Join the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) in a celebration of marine conservation. Morning activities include ocean adventures of kayaking, snorkeling and diving, all alongside marine life experts. Afternoons feature free seminars from renowned experts in a variety of marine topics. Evenings boast food, drinks and fun with friends old and new. All events are open to the public.
305-852-0030
www.reef.org/REEFFest
NOV 29 - DEC 2
ISLAMORADA SAILFISH TOURNAMENT
The first leg of the triple-crown Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship series is the only tournament in the series to offer a junior division for anglers age 16 and younger. Unlimited anglers are allowed per vessel. FALL 2018 | K E Y S S T Y L E
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is followed by this tasty test of crabconsuming capacity. How fast can you crack and cleanly consume 25 stone crab claws? Test your munching mettle at this zany contest. Individuals must be at least 18 years old to enter
KEY LARGO
SEPTEMBER 28 – 30
TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN BACKCOUNTRY CHALLENGE
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SPAYGETTI NO BALLS GALA
You're invited to the biggest party in Key Largo! 8th Annual Dinner and Auction, supporting MarrVelous Pet Rescues & Adoptions. General admission starts at 6:30pm but you can come as a VIP and attend our Pre-Pawty starting at 5:30. The VIP package upgrades you to reserved seating, early auction bidding, first at buffet, keepsake gift and more!! The evening is full of wonderful entertainment, good food, a large silent auction and an exciting live auction.
OCTOBER 24
305-453-1315
HOW TALL TALES RESHAPE LOCAL HISTORY
NOVEMBER 10
LECTURE SERIES:
For nearly 20 years this annual tournament has offered anglers the opportunity to win coveted trophies for trout, snook and redfish. A popular auction showcase and Sunday evening dinner are open to the public. Proceeds support local vocational scholarships for all ages, and Take Stock in Children scholarships for financially challenged Upper Keys students.
305-331-0525
NOVEMBER 09
Joins us for the Keys History & Discovery Center Lecture Series: How Tall Tales Reshape Local History by Brad Bertelli, Historian and Author on Wednesday, October 24th at the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. with the lecture starting at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $10 light appetizers and cash bar are available. Reservations are recommended.
305-922-2237
www.keysdiscovery.com
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KEY LARGO BRIDGE RUN
Runners can enjoy the sunrise where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulf of Mexico while participating in the 10k and 5k race that crosses a portion of the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, including the Jewfish Creek Bridge. Register by Oct. 11 to save on entry fee. facebook.com/KeyLargoBridgeRun
NOVEMBER 17
MARINERS HOSPITAL 5K WALK/ RUN & 10K RUN
Please join us for our 15th Annual Mariners Hospital 5K Walk/Run & 10K Run. As you race down a certified course along Islamorada's sb cenic Old Highway, you'll be benefiting our Center for Excellence in Nursing here at Mariners Hospital. Your participation gives the gift of education, training and state of the art equipment & technology to our nurses. www.runsignup.com/MarinersRace
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