Wine is d'vine at The Gardens Hotel

For those of who that know me - you know I like wine.  Well, there is something very new to buzz about at The Gardens Hotel.  Kate Miano, the owner, has just installed the coolest, state-of-the-art wine bar - open to the public.  I got to 'test it out' at the weekly Sunday Jazz jam in the Garden.

Kate will demonstrate:

1.  buy a wine card

2.  select your wine (there are sooooo many....)

3.  choose a taste, 1/2 glass or full

4.  enjoy!

then we had a little go...I think we had fun, don't you?  Cheers!

Well done beautiful Mother/daughter team - Kate & Jessica. 

Cheers!

Only in Key West...again.

Some things just cannot be explained.

(Or, maybe one just should even try.)

Kelly's Caribbean Bar & Grill

A little while ago I photographed a reception at Kelly's.  Historic home of Pan Am airlines.  Great margaritas and coconut shrimp...here are a few images from the reception upstairs in the Tree-Top Deck.  A most delicious evening:

Steve & Shana

Congratulations to Steve and Shana!

It's been a little while since I've had the privilege to play on the beach with just the bride and groom - no wedding party - no guests - just us and the birds...oh yeah, and the guy readying the beach for the day on the big tractor.  Lucky for me, Steve and Shana decided to elope, kind of, to Key West and have a simple wedding ceremony on the beach. 

The morning started out a little overcast (perfect for portraits) and gradually the sun came out (perfect for landscapes). 

Perfect plan.  Amazing morning.  Beautiful couple.

Cheers!

4th of July

Every year in Key West the VNA (Visiting Nurses Association) hosts a family 4th of July celebration at the Casa Marina Hotel.  Many, many local volunteers come together to make the event amazing. 

This year was no exception. 

I missed the fireworks this year, but caught these 2 images.  And, yes, the flag is as tall as the palm trees.  Enjoy:-)

The wait is over...

Kelly & Doogs.

Married.

Sneak peek on the street...

From the new and beautiful Charley Creek Hotel

in downtown Wabash:

Congratulations Anne & Jeremy!