The Keys Blast from Ed Krane & Friends 
 September 10, 2018


This Issue will be a Rare Short One. Originally I was going to Skip a Week after the Sept. 3 Issue ( The First Issue of the 2018 / 2019 Season). The Last 6 Years I Publish Every Week from Sept. to the End of May with a few Special Summer Editions Issues ( 5 Special Issue This Summer).  I'm almost finished with Editing the Sept. 17 Issue so I decided to do a Brief Sept 10 Issue ; especially since there are few events happening this week and on Sept 17 that I wanted to help with extra publicity.  This issue also contains Part 2 of a Multi Part / Week 
Photo Feature that's getting a lot of Compliments "A Look Back at the 60's and 70's with Photos" Written and Edited by a Composite Group of Writers (Credit Link at the last Photo). Enjoy and Look for the Sept. 17 Issue (Going Out on Sunday).  Ed

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Part 2 of Many to Come "A Look Back at the 60's & 70's in Photos"
Part 1 was in the Sept 3 Issue ; Here is the Link  https://conta.cc/2Cb0fVs
; Pt. 3 Will be in the September 17 Issue
Pt. 1 Featured Photos Featuring Farrah Fawcett, JFK & Jacqueline, Linda Carter, Robert Downey Jr., Sting, Bob Dylan, Barbara Eden, Jaws, Al Pacino, Heather Locklear, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Ann-Margaret, Brady Bunch, Patrick Swayze, Charles Bronson & Jill Ireland, & Eric Clapton.

Pictured here is the legendary scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis. Curtis dominated the horror scene of the '70s. With films like Prom Night, Terror Train, The Fog, and John Carpenter's Halloween. It wasn't until Trading Spaces in 1983 that she started getting notoriety outside the horror genre. The role also earned her a BAFTA award as best supporting actress. She went on to work on A Fish Called Wanda and was nominated for a BAFTA as best leading actress.

While actress Barbara Feldon has done tons of great projects since her role on "get Smart," she will always be remembered as "Agent 99". The 1960s hit television series Get Smart. Feldon was nominated for two prime time Emmy's for the sexy, lovable role of sidekick to Don Adams' bumbling secret agent, Maxwell Smart. The spy spoof was a big hit throughout the 60s, everyone loved its absurdity and the kitsch "high tech" gadgets like the shoe phone and cone of silence. The show was also famous for Adams' catch phrases: "Missed it by that much" , "sorry about that chief", and "if you don't mind 99". 

What many don't realize nowadays, is lifestyle guru Martha Stewart modeled in her teens and early adulthood to help pay for the portions of her education that her scholarship didn't cover. She became very successful even though it was treated as just a part-time job. She got gigs from major brands including Chanel.
She then traded photoshoots for the stock market after landing a graduate role as a broker on Wall Street after college. It wasn't until restoring an 1805 farmhouse and launching her own catering company in 1976, that really set her "lifestyle career" in motion.


Pictured here are pop legends Janet and Michael Jackson. After the Jackson Five, Janet and Michael had continued success as solo artists. And while all nine of the Jackson siblings have gold records to their credits, Michael and Janet's icon status is what led the Jacksons to become known as the "Royal Family of Pop".  In recent years, members of the Jackson family have been honored for their work; The Jackson 5 was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Michael was inducted as a solo artist as well in 2001. The Jacksons, along with Michael and Janet (as solo artists) all received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And in 2009 A&E launched the documentary series entitled  The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty  following the loss of Michael and the prep work for the Jackson 5 Reunion tour.

Pictured here is John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States dining with his daughter Caroline. JFK's administration ran from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963. Little Caroline was just shy of her sixth birthday when she lost her father. 
Today, Caroline is the only surviving child of President Kennedy and former First Lady Jacqueline Onassis. She grew up to become a prominent author, attorney, and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017. Much like her mother, she's an advocate for education reform and stays involved with charitable work. 

Actress, singer, and author Tina Louise is best known for her role as Ginger Grant on 
Gilligan's Island from 1964 to 1967. Ginger Grant was the sparkling diva of the island, constantly dressing glamorously and name-dropping as if fame and social status mattered while stranded on an island.  Tina Louise landed her breakthrough role in 1958 with the film God's Little Acre, for which she took home a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. Louise had many other starring roles in big Hollywood films over the years like.  The Trap, The Hangman, The Stepford Wives, Day of the Outlaw,  and   For Those Who Think Young
More of the photos from the 60's and 70's Up Shortly.  Part 3 in the Sept. 17 Issue will Feature Janis Joplin, Robin Williams, The Three Stooges, Wolfman Jack , Led Zeppelin, Pat Benatar, Marilyn Monroe, Marshall Dyland & Kitty, Diana Rigg,  Elvis Presley, & a Few More

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Sept . 17 Will have Part 1 of "Dog Photography"
: Award Winning Dog Photography. There are many Categories and we are showing the Top 3 of Each

"I love Dogs Because" Category
1st. Pl. "One Heart One Family" Dash, Royal, Harley, Zena, Ryan , Ready : Border Collies by Tamara Kedves. Hungary



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Join us  Wednesday, September 12th, at the Key West Theater for another great KWFF Pop Up Event - A Happy Hour Movie Night.  The fun starts at 5:30PM and includes food, drinks, a 50/50 raffle and of course, a movie.  No tickets needed.  No RSVPs.  Just a $10 Cover Charge at the door when you arrive. Of course, if you're a KWFF Member, this event is included in your membership level.

SCIENCE FAIR is our movie of choice next week, coming to you via the KWFF before it hits theaters in mass release!  The 90 Minute Documentary. follows the quest of nine individuals from around the world competing in an international science fair.  Only one can be named "Best in Fair" and their journey is a blast to watch.  It won the Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival and received even more praise from at Portland's Independent Film Festival.  We're thrilled to get our hands on it and bring it to you the Key West Community after a KWFF Happy Hour..
Go to the Above Website to see Membership and Sponsorship Opportunities

More from the KWFF Up Shortly Including the 72 Hr. Film Challenge 
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Super Boat International 38th. Annual Key West Championship Nov.4-11 Truman Waterfront

WWW.SUPERBOAT.COM 305-296-6166 Superboatracing@Gmail.com
38th. Annual Key West World Championship Nov. 4-11 Truman Waterfront



The Annual Super Boat Duval Street Parade
More from Super Boat with additional Boats Pictured in the Sept 17 Issue

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The Sept. 17 Issue will Contain Many Photographs from the Annual Aids Help CC King & Queen Kick Off event at The SouthernMost House. The Photos used will be from Willi B Entertainment and Myself. Below a few Past Queens and Kings MC & President & One of the Top Contributors (If not the Top) to so many Keys Organizations : Christopher Elwell

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The Sept 17 Issue will have Pt 2  from One of our 5 New On-Line Photographic Exhibitions
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY

"Hyppocampus Guttulatus Coupling Dance" by Adriano Morettin


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The Sept 17 Issue will  have Part 2 of AIRPORT PHOTOS
This polar bear was tired of winter, and all he wanted was a flight to a warmer climate. Like every normal person, he came to the airport in search of such a trip. However, he hadn't purchased a ticket. Nor had he followed security protocols and checked his luggage in. Instead, he reported straight to the plane. Imagine his disappointment when he was told to say to the terminal building to buy a ticket! It looks like this Alaskan adventurer isn't giving up, though!
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The Sept 17 Issue will have Part 2 of the Artists of Cocco and Salem Gallery 

"Key West Corner" by Henry Peter  12 X 16 Acrylic on Canvas


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We Continue with A Look Back at the 60's and 70's
It was just a year after this was taken that Jim Morrison joked about one day faking his own death to increase record sales while he was out drinking with friends. He also went so far as to muse about joining the 27 club, the notorious group of stars who met their untimely demise at the age of 27. As predicted he did become a member of the morbid club and sales soared. Creepily enough his cause of death remains inconclusive, as no autopsy was ever performed. 

Pictured here are musical couple Sonny and Cher along with fellow musician Bob Dylan.  After the release of their first album with their hit single, "I Got You, Babe," back in 1965, Sonny and Cher's popularity skyrocketed. The couple began making television appearances and even more performances.
The song "All I Really Want to Do"was written by Bob Dylan but Cher also covered it. She released her version in May 1965. It reached #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it was at #9 in the United Kingdom, and it was charted in other countries as well. The Byrds covered the song as well, and while it was really different from Cher's, it also entered the Billboard Hot 100 during the same week.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007, The Ronettes were the first "bad girls of rock" and one of the most popular groups in the 1960s. With nine songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and five Top 40 hits, the trio was Phil Spector's most successful act for a time, and the lead singer Veronica Bennett became his wife. The other Ronettes, were Veronica's older sister Estelle Bennett and their cousin Nedra Talley.
Among their most famous songs are titles such as "Baby, I Love You", "(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up", Grammy Award winning song "Walking in the Rain", and "Be My Baby" which was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.  Editor's Note ; in 1968 I Partied with Ronnie Spector over an Entire Weekend; along with my Radio Station GM Mark Allen ( WBAB RADIO). I'll spare you the details ; but we did spend 72 Hrs Straight Awake in Ronnie's NYC Apartment...

Pictured here is rock band ZZ Top playing the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School senior prom in Orange, Texas, May of 1971. As it turns out, sometime between signing the contract and the date of the actual event, the band became huge. 
They actually tried to get out of it last minute but the school couldn't get anyone else and the band had signed a contract so they had to perform. So there they were, the biggest new rock band to hit airwaves, jamming out a paper streamer filled gymnasium for a graduating class of about 100 kids... until word got out and people were climbing through windows to crash a prom.
More Photos of the 60's and 70's Up Shortly
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The Sept 24 Issue will have photos of the Brilliant Sand Sculpture Artist Carl Jara.


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Key West Commissioner Sam Kaufman will host a community meeting about a proposal to create a new City of Key West Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to promote the conservation, rehabilitation, development and best use of parks and recreation land and facilities in our community.
 
When:  Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Poinciana Elementary School Cafeteria
 
See the Facebook event posting:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1838149276270139/
 
For more information please contact Commissioner Sam Kaufman at skaufman@cityofkeywest-fl.gov  or on his cell phone: 305-304-5848.
 
More from the City of Key West Further Down in their Weekly Section
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Mention This Coupon ; Expires Sept 30
Contact@Wellnesscenter.com


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" Follow That Dream " 

Artwork TM & 
© The Don Oriolo Collection,
 
 Inc. 
© ABG EPE IP LLC 


If you know Elvis, you know that Elvis Presley loved motorcycles.
Artist Don Oriolo shares Elvis' passion in his classical depiction of   " The King " on his Harley Davidson. 
Presented as a limited edition of only 25 fine art prints on canvas. 
Hand signed by the artist, Don Oriolo.
Measures approx 32" x 24" gallery wrapped.
Gallery price only $995.
ORIGINAL IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
" That's Alright " 
 
Artwork TM & Â© The Don Oriolo Collection,Inc. 
© ABG EPE IP LLC

 
The emotion of Elvis Presley bearing his soul in his music
 is the inspiration for this beautiful rendition.   
Presented as a limited edition of only 25 fine art prints on canvas. 
Hand signed by the artist, Don Oriolo. 
Measures approx 32" x 24" gallery wrapped.
Gallery price only $995
ORIGINAL IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

If you are interested in purchasing these great Elvis fine art prints or Original, please call me at  305-294-8925 or email me at  James@zazooartgallery.com  .

Next Issue : A Variety of their Iconic Art & Photographs
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 Susan Sykes is one of the SELECT Artists that Dan and Jim have Chosen to Hang ; I love Susan Sykes's Work (especially the Series She Does of Life in KW in the 40's) : the Sept 3 Issue (Part 1 of the Cocco and Salem Feature https://conta.cc/2Cb0fVs ) and Part 2 will be in the Sept 17 Issue ; with more of Susan's Work; Along with Jim Salem, Henry Peter, Stanley & Judith Zabar, Marylene Proner, Janis Fitch, Roger Van Lieshout & Mia Tavonatti 

"Beach Kid Bikinis" by Susan Sykes 5.5 X 19.34 WaterColor


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72 HR. Film Challenge
416 Eaton St. 877-761-3456
Calling all filmmakers, directors, writers and actors -- what kind of film can you make in just 72 hours?
 
The 72-Hour film challenge takes place annually and is free for anyone to enter. All ages and talent levels -- from amateur to professional -- are encouraged to participate. We even offer a short, basic lesson on how to film from your iPhone.  Filmmaking teams will have 72(ish) hours to write, shoot, edit, and score a complete short film that is seven minutes or less in length.   Films will need to be dropped off at Tropic Cinema or emailed to us in the correct format.  All entries will be shown at a screening open to the public on September 25th & 26th at the Tropic.
 
KICK OFF PARTY Happened SEPT 6TH. 5:30PM AT  THE TROPIC THEATER
Where it all starts
 
You are invited to the kick-off party at Tropic Cinema.  During the kick-off party teams will register. If you don't have a team that's okay; let us know ahead of time and we can help you find others who can work with you. 
Each team will be given a genre, title, line of dialogue, occupation and prop. All elements must be included in your final film -- the rest is up to you!  Got it? Be warned: we switch the options each year just to keep you on your toes!!..
I do believe that there is still available registration ; Contact Quincy Perkins through his Facebook Pages and QUINCYKWFF@GMAIL.COM
 
FILM SCREENINGS AT THE TROPIC CINEMA SEPT 25 & 26 RECEPTION 7:30P, AND SHOW 8PM.
Tickets at WWW.KWFILMFEST.COM 
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In an Upcoming Issue we'll Feature Part 3 and 4 of Elizabeth Eve King's Art and OH by the Way is also an Award Winning Author; and I believe some sort of Ocean Scientist. 



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A Look back at the 60' & 70's
Sophia Loren, the Italian born beauty who began acting at 15-years old. In the late 1950s, she signed a five-movie contract with Paramount. So, she managed to go from playing bit parts to reaching international stardom by 1958. She won the hearts of Americans and was the first Italian actress to receive an Academy Award for Best Actress, for a non-English-language role. Loren also won six David di Donatello Awards for Best Actress, this gave her the record of having been the only woman to have won that many. She's also taken home a BAFTA, a Grammy Award, a Laurel Award, the Honorary Academy Award, and five special Golden Globes. Our favorite Sophia Loren quote: "I'd rather eat pasta and drink wine than be a size zero ."

Clint Eastwood

The award-winning actress Sally Field began her career with roles in hit sitcoms like, "Gidget", "The Flying Nun," and "The Girl with Something Extra." It wasn't until 1977 that she took on her first film role, which was "Smokey and the Bandit." She was in a relationship with Burt Reynolds at the time and the two lovebirds went on to co-star in "Smokey and the Bandit II", "The End", and "Hooper" together. She later went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1979 for her performance in "Norma Rae" and the award nominations just kept rolling in from there. 

Pictured here is Melanie Griffith with Don Johnson in Sanibel Island, Florida back in 1973. And while one would guess by the look on Griffith's face that the couple split up moments after the shot was taken, they eventually ended up getting married and having a daughter together: actress Dakota Johnson.
The two originally started dating when Griffith was just 14-years old and Johnson was 22 and co-starring in a film alongside Griffith's mother, the legendary Tippi Hedron. The young lovers embarked on marriage, which lasted about six months: January to July of 1976. But they later reconnected and remarried on June 26, 1989. By March of 1994 they'd called it quits and separated. However they were able to reconcile later that same year, but wouldn't you know it, they split up again in 1995. These two are exhausting. 
Lyra Radford is one of the Principle Writers of this "Groovy History" Feature; You will also find the addition Authors from "Groovy History" in the Link Below.
Lyra spends her days exploring all shades of history. In her writing, she covers topics ranging from the 'groovy' to the downright strange. She enjoys books, movies, and strong coffee. She also fancies herself the world's greatest air hockey player. She learned the ins and outs of writing and producing film/television at Palm Beach State and The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. She is currently enrolled at Arizona State University studying psychology and writing. Her work has been featured by some of the most prolific sites on the web and she is the author of the travel guide "Two-Days Exploring Haunted Key West".
The Groovy History Link  http://groovyhistory.com/contact
The Authors from Groovy History Link  http://groovyhistory.com/author
Next Week more Photos from the 60's and 70'
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Info@HometownKeyWest.com
SEPTEMBER 17th IS HOMETOWN'S FIFTH AND
FINAL CANDIDATE EVENT OF THE 2018 ELECTION YEAR
                             
Don't miss Hometown's last Candidate Q&A Forum of the 2018 election year on Monday, September 17th ! This important event will feature candidates for U.S. Representative, State Representative, Monroe County Commission Districts 2 and 4, Mosquito Control District 2, Key West Utility Board Seat D, and Key West Mayor.
 
Join us at a new venue, the Grand Ballroom of the DoubleTree Resort/Grand Key, 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, where doors will open to voters at 5:00pm. As always, this Hometown event includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, and the opportunity to mingle with candidates before the forum begins promptly at 5:30pm. Witness candidates make last-ditch efforts to enlist the support of voters in the November 6th  general election. You won't want to miss this-and bring a friend! There will be plenty of free parking.
 
Panelists for this Q&A Forum are US1 Radio News Director Bill Becker, WLRN Reporter Nancy Klingener, and two members of the Key West Citizen Editorial Board: community leader and philanthropist Matthew Helmerich, and Attorney Jennifer Hulse Russo. They will pose questions to the following candidates (order to be determined):          U.S. Representative: Incumbent Carlos Curbelo (R) v. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D),        State Representative: Incumbent Holly Raschein (R) v. Stephen Friedman (D),         County Commissioner District 2: Incumbent David Rice (R) v. Vicki Tashijian (NPA),            County Commissioner District 4: Michelle Coldiron (R) v. Thomas Ryan (D),         Mosquito Control Board District 2: Incumbent Phil Goodman (R) v. Ralph De Palma (D),         Key West Utility Board Seat D: Robert Barrios v. Beth Ramsay-Vickrey,            Key West Mayor: Teri Johnston v. Margaret Romero
 
The forum will be available via live-stream at Hometown's website,  www.hometownkeywest.com . It will also be recorded in HD for future viewing on YouTube.  Hometown reminds all citizens that Informed Voters Promote Good Government!
 
Contact:  Hometown Chairman Todd German, 305-942-1611
Hometown Corporate Secretary Sheldon Davidson, sdavidson13@yahoo.com

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Allison Rich,  Sr. Library Assistant,  Monroe County Public Library
700 Fleming Street,  Key West, FL  33040,  305-292-3595

The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St is offering a free 8-week Short Story Workshop titled "Writing on the Autograph Tree", led by author Edgardo Alvarado.  Participants will meet every Thursday September 13th through November 15th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm tdiscuss and work on their short story.  All participants must be 18 years old or older and must present a copy of an original writing before the first session. Seating is limited to 10 people.  For more information or to reserve your seat, call 305-292-3595.  This workshop is free and open to the public.  
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The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St is currently accepting kids costume donations for their first Costume Swap that will be held on October 12th and 13thfrom 11:00am-2:00pm.  This is a perfect opportunity to pass on those gently used costumes and accessories to other kids in our community.  Donations are accepted during library hours up through the day of the event.  For more information contact the library at 305-292-3595. 

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Stores All  Over The Keys. In Key West 3326 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 305-295-6400


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WWW.KEYWESTORTHOPEDICS.COM 305-295-9797 3485 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 

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2 FOR 1 DRINKS 
 "Best Hush Puppies & New England Clam Chowder in the South; & the Angle Hair Pasta with Lump Crab in a Cream Sauce is amazing; plus their Peel N Eat Shrimp are by far always the tastiest The Keys.  
  
  











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WWW.FKCC.EDU 5901 College Rd. 305-296-9081

FKCC's Constitution Day Focuses on First Ammendment
Celebrate the birthday of the United States Government at Florida Keys Community College's Constitution Day event on Monday, September 17, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the library on the Key West Campus.  Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, thus laying the foundation of our government, rights, and freedoms. 
 
This year's program will focus on the First Amendment and the role of the Free Press in our democracy and society.  The College will welcome guest speakers Bill Becker, News Director of US1 Radio, and Kay Harris, Editor of the Key West Citizen, to discuss the media's influence, responsibility, and challenges.  
 
Coordinated by FKCC Business Law instructor and attorney Stephen Muffler, FKCC's Constitution Day activities aim to educate the public on their rights under the Constitutional Amendments and encourage habits of being a good citizen. 
 
"The  U.S. Constitution is the blue print of our country, market system, and free society ," said Muffler.  " It acts as the common denominator for all Americans, regardless of our differences ."
 
Constitution Day attendees will receive free pocket Constitutions donated by the City of Key West's Citizens Review Board.  Attendees will also learn how to register to vote with the help of representatives from the League of Women Voters.  To learn more about Constitution Day and to access informational resources, videos, and games, visit www.fkcc.edu.

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Michael and Heather Barnes at Manga-Manga send regards
900 Southard Street 305-294-2469


Sit Inside Or Sit Outside on their Spacious Patio
Editor's Note : I look forward to taking some new Pics of some of the Chef's Creations as they come out of the Kitchen; and insert them shortly in their ad.. ALSO
Every Year Michael and Heather help out many of the Non-Profit Organizations by Hosting Dinner Parties. These Dinner Parties are Promoted by Mangia-Mangia and the Different Non-Profit Groups.  Michael and Heather wIll GIVE BACK 20% of the Bill to the Non-Profit Organization.  ALSO you don't have to be a member of the organization to attend; simply show up and sit with the Members; and once again 20% of your Bill will be GIVEN BACK to the Non-Profit Organization. Right now there are Evening Dates still available ; Call Heather at Mangia-Mangia
These are the non-prof's we are hosting 20% so far, and want any interested to email us at
Sept 18 Domestic Abuse Shelter
Sept 19 Monroe County Animal Farm
Sept 21 May Sands Montessori School
Sept 26 Habitat for Humanity
Oct. 10 Reef Relief
Oct. 15 KWHS Conchettes
Oct. 16 Sigsbee
Oct. 17 KWHS Conchettes
Dec. 6 Wesley House & Lighted Bike Parad

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WWW.FLA-KEYS.COM 1-800-FLA-KEYS 

Their Monthly E-Mailer & Feature on their website "Keys Traveler" has a Tremendous Amount of Information.
"Keys Traveler" E-Newsletter Link ; Hit
September 2018 Issue Just Out
Includes a Feature on the new addition to Fantasy Fest "Games We Play" Oct. 19-28
& Featured Video of the Month : Discover the Seven Mile Bridge
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281 Front St. 305-295-6616

The September 17 Issue will go back to our usual Extensive Feature from KWAHS ; Feature many additional upcoming events ; but why wait go to their Facebook Pages and Website Now



Key West Art & Historical Society Curator offers "Happy Hour with the Historian" lecture at Waterfront Brewery
 
Curious about Key West cigar making or the island's quick rise and fall of sponging? Raise a toast to Key West history with Curator Cori Convertito, Ph.D., during Key West Art & Historical Society's "Happy Hour with the Historian" program, a series of fun, historical lectures held from 4:30pm to 5:30pm on select dates each month at the Waterfront Brewery located at  201 William St in Key West.  This month's event on Tuesday, September 18 spotlights the development of the "Industries of Key West."

Visit  kwahs.org and click 'tickets'- $8 for KWAHS members, $10 for non-members.   Sponsored in part by The Waterfront Brewery.   For more information, contact Cori Convertito, Ph.D. at 305.295.6616 x112. Your Museums.  Your Community.  It takes an Island.   

   

WWW.CITYOFKEYWEST-FL.GOV  305-809-3700
Info. & Photos from Alyson Crean
It's trench time for the Key West Fire Department's Urban Search and Rescue team. The first responders were out near the Hawk Missile Site learning how to safely extricate an accident victim from a deep trench.   "This vital training for our department," said Fire Chief Michael Davila, "but this also served double duty for Community Services. Their crews came out and dug these trenches. So both departments are benefiting."  The USAR team is equipped and ready for just about anything imaginable -- and sometimes the unimaginable. The USAR team is an advanced rescue team trained and equipped to respond countywide to structural collapses, incidents in which victims are trapped, or in which there is a threat to the safety of first responders.   This week's 3-day training session is USAR-certifying new firefighters for the team. 
   
The USAR team has rescued people trapped in buildings after hurricanes. They retrieved two victims in a construction collapse at the Key West International Airport. They saved a man who was crushed under tons of concrete when a cistern cover collapsed.   
The team is often called upon to remove medical patients who cannot be transported by normal means, whether it's because they're in a loft or just too large to be carried through a small doorway. The advanced equipment and expertise is sometimes called upon to enhance vehicle extractions after an accident.
 
In the photo from Alyson Crean: While colleagues show up the walls of the trench, Firefighter Kyle Malone descends a ladder to the spot where a dummy victim lies awaiting rescue.

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Sept 15th (Sat) - Native Plant Sale
9am to Noon: the Nursery in the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will be offering native trees, shrubs and vines for sale Choose from over 1,500 plants and 150 species of butterfly and bird attracting plants propagated by volunteers in sizes from one-gallon to 30-gallon pots.  The Garden is at 5210 College Road, Stock Island.  
Due to Space Constraints go to their Facebook Page for Additional Calendar Events
 

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WWW.KEYSSO.NET 305-293-7300
Monroe County Animal Farm in Key West 5501 College Rd. 305-293-7300 . Open the 2nd & 4th Sunday each month (1-3p) , Under the Brilliant Direction of Officer/Farmer Jeanne Selander.   Next Opening is Sept. 23


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                • Thanks for reading This Short Issue of the Keys Blast from Ed Krane and Friends.  The Sept. 17 Issue will go back to having Our Extensive Features from all  the Contributing Organizations and of course More On-Line Art & Photographic Exhibitions. Thanks to All the Contributing Editors & Organizations for the Excellent Materials. If you have Materials that you want to share with our Readers. Send to EK10@AOL.COM Have a Great Week; Ed
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