Key West Perspective

02/21/2024

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02/20/2024

So cool!

Do you recognize this place where no sniveling is allowed? We have two of these handmade Green Parrot pieces available. They won’t last long. If you want one, hurry in to our gallery at 720 Caroline Street or visit our website. And remember, if you act slowly and miss out, no sniveling. 😉

02/20/2024

🌊💨 The Southernmost Point buoy gets a refreshing bath from the strong winds and surf, standing resilient against the elements at the tip of Key West. 🌴💦 Embracing the power of nature, this iconic landmark remains a symbol of strength and endurance. 🏝️🌊

02/20/2024

12/17/2021

Hey KWP fans! Karrie Bond here! You know that in college my very first ever role in theater was as "Hippolyta" in Midsummer Night's Dream?

So of course when I found out that The Studios of Key West was announcing a fantastically reimagined version Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy at twilight atop Hugh’s View, The Studios’ gorgeous rooftop terrace, I had to share!

It's running for only eight nights January 19-29. Tickets can now be purchased at tskw.org or by calling 305-296-0458.

Reconceived and directed by Richard Ericson, this 75-minute production of “Midsummer” is staged in the sky, with a panoramic vista across the rooftops of Old Town. It features a quick-change cast of five local and imported actors, alongside the bold and original life-sized creations of master puppet designer Jeff Goltz.

“Our goal with this production of “Midsummer” is to treat audiences to something they’ve likely not seen before,” said Ericson, who has directed and produced plays and musicals on and off-Broadway, nationally, and internationally for over 40 years. “Jeff Goltz is a gifted artist, and the puppets he’s created for this show perfectly embody the magic, passion and comedy
needed to do justice to the poetry of the Bard.

No less important than the puppets, a talented cast of actors play out the explosive conflict of the fairy queen Titania (Vanessa McCaffrey) and her bad-boy king Oberon (New York actor L.
Hardwicke), while the play’s high-born human lovers jostle for more earthly s*x and romance. Hovering over the comic mayhem are Cupid (an oversized, flying puppet-creation by Goltz that requires five puppeteers) and the play’s master of the revels, Puck, a sweet, s*xy ruffian (Iain Wilcox) who lives to provoke. Local comic Gil Parker, Jr. stars as the hilarious amateur thespian
Nick Bottom, while Ray West is the beset Peter Quince.

“I’ve so enjoyed the Key West theater scene over the past few years, and I’m excited to play a more active role with this production,” continued Ericson. “It’s an absolute joy to work with the island’s talent and to push the envelope in new and unexpected ways.”

Ericson now lives in Key West with his husband and partner, Louis Raymond, who’s creating the environment for this production. Indianapolis-based Jeff Goltz has been designing and performing with puppets since he was nine. Goltz is also a professional ventriloquist who plays comedy clubs, festivals, and theaters.

Performances are Wednesday through Saturday evenings, January 19-29, 5:30pm on Hugh’s View at 533 Eaton Street. Tickets are $80 front row, $60, $50 mbrs, and are extremely limited.

Visit tskw.org or call 305-296-0458 for more information.

For updates on the play as it develops, follow on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

12/05/2021

Very sad to hear about the passing of Mo the sloth.

He was a Key West character through and through, attended so many events he could probably give the most active socialite a run - er…verrrry sloooow craawlll, that is - for their money. He and his handler Jeanne brought joy, laughs, and an extra curiosity about wildlife to both the young and young-at-heart throughout the Keys.

He will be dearly missed!

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Mo the sloth. I cannot even guess how many lives he has touched, and the Farm won’t be the same without him. What a gift it was to be loved by Mo, and it was my honor to have been his keeper and companion for 13 years. I will always be grateful to Peter Parente for bringing Mo into my life, and for trusting me with his care. I will miss his slothy hugs. There are no words.

Mo was 18 years old. Sloths typically live 20 years or more in captivity. Mo passed peacefully in his sleep. A necropsy will be performed by our farm veterinarian to hopefully shed some light on the cause of death. Our condolences to those of you who grieve with us.

07/23/2021

Even on a tiny island, there are always plenty of projects to keep up with! Thank you City of Key West -- Government for sharing this!

07/19/2021

Quick update for locals! The keys energy lineman are out working hard, so give yourself an extra 10 minutes as they are redirecting traffic near Rockland key… Just after if you are headed up the keys… Just before if you are headed toward Key West. Photo taken at 9:35 AM on Monday, July 19th.

07/01/2021

This is what kind of pets kids bring home when you live on an island.

06/09/2021

So cool!

Linen postcard from the 1940s showing people in the swimming pool at Naval Station Key West. The caption reads, ‘Officer's Swimming Pool, Naval Air Station Key West, Florida.'

KWAHS Collection 2019.10.0003

04/24/2021

Bonus points if you know where this is!

03/17/2021

It's St Patrick's Day! And you know what that means...if you don't have the correct color today, you might get an unexpected pinch!

However, fear not, our fellow Key West locals and visitors! If you're spending St Patty's in paradise, then we've got a few ideas on how you can avoid the teeny squeeze!

1) Belly up to the bar and ask for a traditional Lime Margarita. As long as you've got a little salt on the glass and a song in your heart, you'll be safe!

2) Run over to one of our Retailers and try on the latest island fashion, pick up a trendy bit of green sparkle for your ring finger, or enjoy a flavor of mint, pistachio, or green tea ice cream (all the appropriate color, of course!) to ward off the wayward thumb and forefinger!

3) Meander into one of our many Restaurants and request a slice of Key Lime Pie! While traditional recipes should "technically" be more of a yellow color, the fact that their namesake fruit IS indeed the appropriate hue, should satisfy the St Patty's spirits!

4) And last but not least, take a nap in a hammock at one of the local Resorts. The fact that you'll be under the swaying fronds of the green palm trees and shaded by the large Sea Grape leaves means you'll be tinted just enough to keep away the pinching perpetrators!

02/18/2021

We are getting a new airline to the Key West airport!

Allegiant Air will debut nonstop flights between Pittsburgh International Airport and Key West, Fla., beginning June 3. “From the historic sights at Dry Tortugas National Park to the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Pittsburgh visitors have a lot to explore in Key West,” Drew Wells, Allegiant.....

01/25/2021

Have you ever been paddling along and suddenly a giant gray Boulder floats up to say hello!? That’s what it feels like when the manatees come to your kayak!

The water is clear & manatees are here!
❤️🛶

01/23/2021

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The Portuguese Man of War is popular in our waters this time of the year. Their sting is extremely painful but rarely deadly to humans. They only float with the current and are blown by the wind and have no propulsion system on their own. Their tentacles on average are 30 feet long and can be as long as 150 feet. The Man of War can even sting you after it has died on the washed up beach. They are not jellyfish as most of us might think. Be careful around these guys. Photo by