Oh you just never know what you will find in Key West - this amazing wall/building is a restored gymnasium in the Bahama Village area.  Beautiful...now I am imagining someone dressed in a white dress...any takers?

Sunset Show at Mile Marker 88

Remember why you wanted to visit Florida?  Sun, beaches, ocean, friends, relaxation...sometimes we forget to enjoy the simple things like a sunset.  I was so blown away by this sunset last week.  I actually had the time (and patience) to sit in one place and enjoy being.  Here is my reward.  The most amazing sunset that wouldn't stop.  (The images are pretty much not retouched and all are from the same sunset location.)

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:-)