First State Bank Cleans UpLower <strong>Key</strong>s for Earth DayIn honor of Earth Day, First StateBank of the Florida <strong>Key</strong>s is hostinga local green cleanup Sunday,April 22nd from 8:00-10:00am at theBank’s Big Pine office at 30515 Overseas<strong>High</strong>way.First State Bank is seeking volunteersto join its employees in celebratingEarth Day and keeping the Lower<strong>Key</strong>s clean and green. To volunteercontact Annie Briening at 305-293-7114 or AnnieB@<strong>Key</strong>sBank.com.First State Bank conducts <strong>Key</strong>swidegreen cleanups throughout theyear to keep its <strong>Key</strong>s community pristineand beautiful while encouragingother local businesses and residentsto participate and become more ecofriendly.For more information on local<strong>Key</strong>s events visit www.<strong>Key</strong>sBank.comand click on <strong>Key</strong>s Community.Schooner Kick-Off PartyConch Shell Blowing ContestCARIBBEAN QUEEN JUNK-ANOO BAND – A <strong>Key</strong> <strong>West</strong> Bahamianprocessional band. The colorfulCaribbean Queen Junkanoos are amovable feast of traditional Bahamianmusic and acoustic instruments –drums, cowbells, whistles, and horns.7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.GEORGE VICTORY & THE OB-SERVANT LION BAND – Come outand hear a soul shakin’ island musicvibration! Internationally knownGeorge Victory has gotten togetherwith some of his friends to bringyou the best Reggae, island soundsand Africa world beats. These <strong>Key</strong><strong>West</strong> favorites have a Caribbean vibethat’s guaranteed to make you getup and move, Mon! 7:00 p.m. - 1:00a.m.~CONCH CRUISER CAR SHOW~Sunday, April 22MICHAEL McCLOUD &FRIENDS – <strong>Key</strong> <strong>West</strong>’s most popularsong writer and entertainer, alongwith “Professor” Pete Peterson andCaptain Carl Peachey. Originalthoughts and points of humor accompaniedby contemporary music,including well-know favorites. Noon– 6:00 p.m.THE DOERFELS – This family ofyoung musicians has wowed audiencesand critics with their bluegrass.Now they’ve branched out into othermusic genres, blending country,gospel and bluegrass with a touch ofblues and rock, plus originals. Withbanjo, fiddle, bass, cello, and guitar,their one-of-a-kind dynamic energyis something you won’t want to miss!6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.~POST-PARADE PARTY &AWARDS~Thursday, April 26HOWARD LIVINGSTON & MILEMARKER 24 – March to the music ofNashville recording artist and commanderin the Conch Republic NavyHoward Livingston, along with hisband Mile Marker 24 in the parade,then back to Schooner Wharf for theParade Party & Awards Ceremony.Their trop-rock music is a soundtrackto a lifestyle – “island living”. Whereverthis band goes, there’s a party!8:30 p.m. – Midnightconch color the florida keys 6 photographic chronicleWyland Galleries to Present StephenMuldoon’s Scenes of Sea, Shore andSunsetsFollowing his art unveiling atWyland Galleries of <strong>Key</strong> <strong>West</strong>’s 102Duval St. location, Stephen Muldoonwill make an encore appearance April23-30 at the 623 Duval St. gallery.During his week-long “artist inresidence” showcase, he will displayhis latest impressionistic sunsetscenes and vistas of sea and shore —all capturing the play of light on thewater.Muldoon will be on hand dailyand by appointment to meet art loversand discuss his inspirations andcreative techniques.Discover the compelling new canvasesof Stephen Muldoon, and meetthe artist, April 23-30 at Wyland’s 623Duval St. gallery in <strong>Key</strong> <strong>West</strong>.For more information, call (305)292-4998 or visit www.wylandkeywest.com.This image of sunset on the water is a vivid exampleof Stephen Muldoon’s artistry. Muldoonwill display his latest canvases April 23-30 atWyland’s 623 Duval St. gallery in <strong>Key</strong> <strong>West</strong>.Waterfront Playhouse Presents CarmenRodgriguez At San Carlos InstituteCarmen Rodriguez will star in“The Look of Love: the Music of BurtBacharach” at the historic San CarlosInstitute on April 21st at 8 pm. Thisspecial one night concert is beingproduced by the Waterfront Playhouseas part of their Special Eventseries.Ms. Rodriguez’s stunning voiceand evocative stylings are perfectlysuited to the legendary music of BurtBacharach. Songs include “A House IsNot A Home,” “Close To You,” “OneLess Bell To Answer,” “I Say A LittlePrayer,” “The Look of Love” andsongs from Bacharach’s Broadwayhit “Promises, Promises.”The concert will feature BobbyNesbitt and Danny Weathers, whorecently starred with Ms. Rodriguezin the acclaimed “Bobby in theLobby” concert. Also onstage willbe Michael Thomas on the piano,Joe Dallas on bass and Dave Parkeron drums.The concert is sponsored byThe <strong>Key</strong> <strong>West</strong> Butterfly and NatureConservatory and the postperformanceparty is sponsored byNeal Ruchman and will be held at thebeautiful Gardens Hotel on AngelaStreet with catering by Teresa Wright.Tickets are $35 and $50; however,only the $50 ticket includes the afterpartyat the Gardens.Tickets are available by calling305-294-5015 or may be purchasedonline at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.
DISCOVER A WORLD OF TASTEIN YOUR OWN BACKYARD.Experience SHOR - the island’s most exciting restaurant,located at Hyatt <strong>Key</strong> <strong>West</strong> Resort and Spa. We combinethe freshest ingredients with a million dollar view tocreate the perfect backdrop for your meal. For specialoccasions and entertaining, our patio seating providesa spectacular vantage point with the perfect sunsetview. Receive validated self parking based on availabilitywith reservations, call 305 809 4000 or visitwww.keywest.shorgrill.com. At Hyatt You Are MoreThan Welcome.Locals and military personnel enjoy a20% discount on F&B outlets excludinghappy hour, special events and holidays.It’s all about theM-O-N-E-Y $$$$$Centennial Bank was hopping thisweek as 91 first graders from SwitlikElementary participated in Centennial’s“Junior Banker for Day” classtrip. Each class had their picture takenwith bank President Teresa Condasand were awarded personalizedcertificates for attending. Studentswere given a tour of the bank, allowingthem to peek inside an ATMmachine, throw handfuls of changeinto the coincounter, learnabout theteller line andsafe-depositboxes. A fewdrive-throughcustomerswere surprisedto see smilingsix-year-oldsgreeting themwhen theydrove up forservice. “Whatan excellentopportunityfor our localstudents tolearn aboutbanking. Wesee this and other programs as ourway of giving back to our community,”said Melissa Grady, BusinessDevelopment Officer and organizerof the annual event. Centennial’scommitment to Florida <strong>Key</strong>s studentsis exemplified throughout MonroeCounty with events such as thiswhich are held throughout the schoolyear.305 809 4000KEYWEST.HYATT.COMFirst State Bank’s LanmanTapped for Earth Day PanelFirst State Bank of the Florida <strong>Key</strong>sSVP/Marketing Director Don Lanmanhas been selected to speak at GLEE’s(Green Living Energy and Education)Earth Week main event, “Forks OverKnives,” on April 22nd at the TropicCinema in <strong>Key</strong> <strong>West</strong>.GLEE is hosting a series of EarthWeek events, culminating in a moviescreeningof “ForksOverKnives” atthe TropicCinemaand concludingwith an“EarthDay Panel”featuringgovernment,businessesandindividualswho havegone greenfor a better<strong>Key</strong>s community.First State Bank of the Florida<strong>Key</strong>s’ panel discussion will focuson the Bank’s Green Loan programwhich provides financing for ecofriendlyresidential, commercial,vehicle and marine purchases in additionto the Bank’s own green efforts.First State Bank of the Florida SVP/Marketing Director Don Lanman and <strong>Key</strong> <strong>West</strong>Sustainability Coordinator/GLEE Past President Alison Higgins.conch color the florida keys 7 photographic chronicle