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313 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida—SOLD $734,500.

You will love this charming Key West eyebrow house.

You will love this charming Key West eyebrow house.

The historic Key West lighthouse is right next door.

The historic Key West lighthouse is right next door.

We love our new listing at 313 Truman Avenue in Old Town Key West. Stunning views of the landmark Key West lighthouse greet you as you enter this sawtooth eyebrow house. With its colorful island style exterior, the recently renovated home shines with captivating curb appeal.

Dade County pine walls shine throughout the home.

Dade County pine walls shine throughout the home.

Classic Dade County pine walls are featured throughout this truly unique, three bedroom, three bath home. The spacious updated kitchen leads to a soaring living room and a first floor bedroom, bath, and office nook. A custom-built split staircase leads to a light-filled guest suite and the customized master suite.

We love the home's panoramic island views!

We love the home’s panoramic island views!

Outdoor tropical living offers panoramic island views. A private deck off the master suite overlooks the lighthouse keeper’s quarters and grounds. French doors open from the living room to a generous deck and walled garden. An existing cistern can easily be converted to a pool. Coveted off-street parking is accessed from charming Terry Lane.

Conveniently located just a short, block-and-a-half, stroll from Duval Street, this one-of-a-kind home is not to be missed.

Keith & Dean

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Square 1: Key West’s Best New Restaurant

We love Square 1's stylish décor!

We love Square 1’s stylish décor!

The spinach-ricotta gundi is devine!

The spinach-ricotta gundi is divine!

We love the latest incarnation of Square 1—now open in the legendary restaurant’s familiar location at 1075 Duval Street. Just down from our office in Duval Square, the new Square 1 premiered to rave reviews just a few weeks ago. With the culinary talents behind Banana Café and The Café joining forces to reopen the Key West favorite, Square 1 will undoubtedly continue to be a go-to dining destination for locals and visitors alike.

The seafood bouillabaisse special is a hit!

The seafood bouillabaisse special is a hit!

On Saturday evening, we joined our friends Jack and Kevin for another visit to the new Square 1. We were delighted once again with the wonderful service, creative cuisine, and stylish décor. Danielle, a familiar face from Banana Café, greeted us fondly. As soon as the cordial hostess showed us to our cozy table by the window, we were introduced to our attentive waiter, who kept us wanting for nothing during our lengthy stay. With a wide array of small plates, entrees, and specials to choose from, it was hard to decide what to order. For starters, we selected the devils on horseback, the café cream of tomato soup, and the chef was kind enough to create a special green salad just for Dean. For our entrees, Jack chose a wonderful seafood bouillabaisse special, Kevin and Dean were very pleased with their grilled hanger steaks, and I was thrilled with my spinach-ricotta gundi. We could not say enough about the delicious food, generous table, comfortable chairs, fashionable surroundings, and wonderful artistic touches. Without being rushed to turnover our table, we were free to enjoy desserts, after dinner drinks, and a special night out with friends.

Square 1 gets our vote for the best new restaurant on the island!

Keith & Dean

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The new Square 1 feels like home.

TOP 10 PAST KEY WEST FANTASY FEST THEMES

To follow, or not to follow the Fantasy Fest theme? That is the question. Well, it is totally up to you. If the theme turns you on, then go for it. If you are not feeling it, then anything goes. We rarely embrace the 10-day festival’s theme, but it always gets our creative wheels turning.

We just heard that the theme for Key West’s Fantasy Fest 2015 will be All Hallows Eve Intergalactic Freak Show ™. It got us to thinking about our favorite Fantasy Fest themes from years gone by. We came up with our top ten favorites. Perhaps one will ignite a spark of costume creativity for you.

Dean as Neptune for 2011's Aquatic Afrolic!

Dean as Neptune for 2011’s Aquatic Afrolic!

TOP 10 PAST KEY WEST FANTASY FEST THEMES

10. 1988’s Fantasy Fest B.C. ™
9. 1985’s Broadway Fantasies ™
8. 2008’s Pirates, Pundits and Political Party Animals ™
7. 1992’s Halloween in the Devil’s Triangle ™
6. 1983’s Plays of Tennessee Williams
5. 2001’s Secrets of the Zodiac Revealed ™
4. 1984’s 50 Years of Film Fantasy ™
3. 2009’s Villains, Vixens, and Vampires ™
2. 2000’s Circuses and Sideshows ™
★1. 2011’s Aquatic Afrolic ™

Keith & Dean

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617 Southard Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $1,175,000.

We love this classic Conch style home.

We love this classic Conch house.

We love this charming transient rental cottage that just came on the market! Located on one of the most beautiful streets in Old Town, 617 Southard Street is ideally situated just one and a half blocks from the heart of Duval Street. If you are looking to invest in a furnished turnkey property—with a transient license and an established rental history—you should definitely give us a call.

Backyard Paradise!

Backyard Paradise!

Upon entering the classic white picket gate, your guests will know that they will be enjoying a quintessential Key West cottage. They can watch the world stroll by from the inviting front porch, just off the spacious master suite. Casual island-style furnishings adorn the light-filled, open plan living room and kitchen. A wall of glass opens to a covered dining veranda overlooking the sparkling pool and tropical garden. With a ground floor guest room, guest bath, and an upstairs sleeping loft, there is plenty of breathing room for family and friends in this unforgettable vacation rental.

Memorable Indoor/Outdoor Living.

Memorable Indoor/Outdoor Living.

With the best of Key West charm and indoor/outdoor island living, 617 Southard Street will undoubtedly keep your renters coming back year after year.

Keith & Dean

405 South Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $1,720,000.

The historic home was built with large molded concrete Indian block that was designed to be fire and hurricane resistant.

The historic home was built with large molded concrete indian block that was designed to be fire and hurricane resistant.

Just steps from the Southernmost Point sits one of the most elegant homes currently on the market. For anyone desiring a beautifully renovated, move-in-ready, historic Key West home, 405 South Street is not to be missed.

We love the double parlors opening to the wraparound porch.

We love the double parlors opening to the wraparound porch.

Prominent Florida judge J. Vining Harris—builder of Key West’s world famous landmark “Southernmost House”—built the home at 405 South Street in 1910 and gave it to his daughter as a wedding gift in 1913. When Key West mayor Delio Cabo (1957-1961) owned the house, he installed the exquisite stairway railing that had previously adorned the island’s Old City Hall. In 2000, the home was meticulously renovated by architect Guillermo Orozco and was awarded the Star of Excellence from the Historic Florida Keys Foundation.

The master bedroom sports a view of the ocean.

The master bedroom sports a view of the ocean.


The home seamlessly blends historic details and traditional design with the best of contemporary living. The first floor features a wraparound front porch, an impressive entry hall, spacious double parlors, a formal dining room, a den with casual dining, and a gorgeous kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. We love the Brazilian hardwood floors as well as the original moldings and doors. The second floor offers three bedrooms and an ocean view balcony. The grandkids will be in heaven in the third floor’s grand sleeping loft. With off street parking for multiple cars, a garage with an upstairs apartment, and room for a swimming pool in the garden, this home is a true Key West treasure.

Keith & Dean

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