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Key West Real Estate Market | 715 Thomas Street, Key West is now for sale

Key West Real Estate Market | 715 Thomas Street, Key West is now for sale. A sanctuary of contemporary elegance and island charm boasting a prime location in Key West’s vibrant Historic District. This meticulously maintained concrete block residence offers low-maintenance island living with impact rated windows and doors, porcelain tile floors, a metal roof, and a well for irrigation. Vaulted ceilings in the great room create an airy ambiance, while multiple sets of French doors beckon you to the outdoor living space and tropical gardens. Whether entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet morning coffee, the seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces makes this home an entertainer’s dream. The open kitchen features French doors overlooking the large covered patio and outdoor dining room, and panoramic windows letting in lots of natural light. The primary bedroom, a tranquil retreat, boasts ample space for a king-sized bed, an en suite bathroom, a double closet, and a private backyard sitting area. An additional bedroom and bathroom provide comfortable accommodations for guests or a home office. Lush, tropical landscaping surrounds the property, creating a private oasis just steps away from the excitement of World-famous Duval Street. Stroll to island’s best restaurants and shopping, explore nearby attractions like Hemingway’s House and the Southernmost Point, or simply relax in your own backyard paradise. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a vacation getaway, 715 Thomas Street is an exceptional opportunity to experience the best of Key West living. Ideally located on a 4,508SF lot in the X-Flood Zone. Large off-street parking and a rolling gate make life easy – schedule your private viewing now! View all things Key West real estate at www.teamkaufelt.com

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A Foodies Guide to Key West

Greetings, fellow epicurean adventurers! You may have heard about the crystal-clear waters, palm-fringed beaches, and laid-back vibes of Key West, but did you know that this idyllic island also boasts some of the most diverse and mouthwatering culinary experiences for your inner foodie? From pristine seafood delights to tangy key lime pies, buckle up as we embark on a journey that will make your taste buds dance with glee. Join us as we explore the must-try restaurants in Key West, making it a paradise for those who love unique flavors and food experiences!

Top Restaurants in Key West for Foodies

Antonia’s

Antonia’s Restaurant

Offering a delightful blend of Italian cuisine with a Key West twist, Antonia’s is the perfect spot for foodies seeking an elegant dining experience. Savor their freshly made pasta dishes, heavenly desserts, and an impressive wine list to elevate your excursion into gourmet paradise.

Little Pearl

A hidden gem tucked away on a quiet street, Little Pearl is where you’ll find exquisite seafood dishes with a creative flair. Fresh ingredients, imaginative menu options, and a cozy ambiance make this eatery a must-visit.

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Café Solé

If you’re seeking the perfect date night spot, look no further than Café Solé. This cozy restaurant offers an enticing blend of French-inspired Caribbean cuisine – think rich, flavorful dishes like duck a l’orange and snapper in lobster sauce, paired with an extensive wine selection.

Kermit’s Key Lime Pie Shop

Kermit’s Key Lime Pie

Of course, no foodie adventure in Key West is complete without indulging in the iconic key lime pie. Kermit’s Key Lime Pie Shop offers the best version of this tart and sweet crowd-pleaser made with locally sourced key limes. Try a slice, or go all out with their key lime pie on a stick, dipped in chocolate!

Prime 951

For a sophisticated dining experience, head to Prime 951. This waterfront restaurant showcases prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a spectacular view of Key West Harbor. Don’t miss their decadent dessert menu, either!

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915 Duval

This hotspot, 915 Duval, combines an inviting atmosphere with an eclectic menu featuring globally-inspired small plates. Perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic rendezvous, enjoy offerings like goat cheese bruschetta, tuna tartare, or Korean BBQ short ribs, all paired with a superb wine list.

Garbo’s

Are you up for a little culinary adventure? Track down Garbo’s food truck, where you’ll discover some of the best mahi-mahi fish tacos and lobster rolls in Key West. This street-food favorite has become a beloved institution thanks to its simple and scrumptious offerings.

El Siboney

For an authentic Cuban dining experience, head to El Siboney. This family-owned eatery serves up generous portions of Cuban classics, like ropa vieja, arroz con pollo, and flan de coco for dessert – all in a friendly and casual atmosphere.

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Welcome to Casa Maribel!

Nestled in the heart of Old Town Key West, Casa Maribel is a charming and elegant single-family home that exudes warmth and character. With two spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms, this picturesque abode, one of nine homes in the Gardens of Key West community, is a true gem.

Upon entering the front gate of Casa Maribel, you are immediately transported to a tranquil and peaceful oasis. The lush tropical foliage and fragrant flowers that surround the home provide a serene and calming atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the warm sunshine and gentle ocean breezes that Key West is known for.

As you step inside, the beautifully appointed interior of Casa Maribel is sure to impress. The open concept living area is flooded with natural light and features tile floors downstairs, soaring ceilings and hardwood floors in the bedrooms, and stylish finishes throughout. The modern kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, custom cabinetry, and ample counter space, making it the perfect place to whip up a gourmet meal or entertain guests.
primary bedroom features a king-size bed, walk-in closet, and en suite bathroom – perfect for relaxing and unwinding after a day spent at the beach or on the water.

Perhaps one of the most remarkable features of Casa Maribel is the outdoor living space. The beautifully landscaped backyard is the perfect spot for hosting a barbecue with friends or simply lounging in the sun with a good book. The inviting pool and spacious deck area provide plenty of room for outdoor dining and entertaining, making this home the perfect place to enjoy the quintessential Key West lifestyle.

Located just steps from the charming boutiques, art galleries, and world-class restaurants that make up the heart of Old Town Key West, Casa Maribel is truly a rare find. Whether you are looking for a vacation home or a permanent residence, this stunning property is sure to impress.

If you are interested in making Casa Maribel your own, don’t hesitate to contact Team Kaufelt, Truman & Co. Real Estate. With their extensive knowledge of the Key West real estate market and commitment to personalized service, the team at Team Kaufelt is here to help you find your dream home in paradise.

Conde Nast Traveler: 10 of the Best Restaurants in Key West

First-time visitors to Key West arrive with certain expectations about what’s on the menu at restaurants, literally. While there’s certainly an abundance of seafood, frozen cocktails, and Key lime pie as far as your oversized sunnies will allow you to see, the city’s food scene is now a far more inventive one. The culinary renaissance that took over Miami several years ago has migrated to this southernmost city, where the unique cuisine draws on Caribbean and Cuban influences with a large emphasis on locally sourced ingredients.

While most restaurants are seafood-heavy (we’ve got nothing against a perfectly prepared plate of fresh hogfish, grouper, spiny lobster, or Key West pink shrimp) there are also plenty of new establishments that are serving up everything from tropical fruit-filled artisanal doughnuts to plates of tender pulled pork topped with Southern-style slaw. Of course, you can’t leave without trying a Cuban coffee, or a slice of that famous Key lime pie. So that you don’t miss any of it, from the classics to the surprises, we’ve compiled our editors’ picks of the best restaurants in Key West.

Latitudes

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When your dinner plans call for a bit of romance, there are few better choices than Latitudes. Located on Sunset Key, a private island that can only be accessed by boat, your dinner at Latitudes begins with a scenic (albeit quick) boat ride to the eatery. It’s a fantastic way to set just the right mood for the rest of the evening, which is secluded enough to make you feel like the only two people on Earth. This is fine dining all the way, so do it right and order a bottle of wine to get started. As many of the ingredients are locally sourced, the menu changes often and features a number of seafood dishes like grilled lobster tail and seared grouper with coconut cracked conch salad. If you’re feeling more turf than surf, Wagyu beef is a menu staple.

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El Siboney Restaurant

It would be easy to walk right by El Siboney without ever giving it a second look, what with its plain red-brick facade that looks more like a post office than one of Key West’s true culinary gems. But one taste is all it takes to realize what all the fuss is about. Everything about this Cuban eatery is old-school, right down to the pictures on the menu. The whole fried fish and garlic chicken are favorites with restaurant regulars, but it’s hard to go wrong with much of anything on this menu, which includes such Cuban staples as ropa vieja and picadillo. It’s a great place for small groups, both for its easy-on-the-wallet prices and its pitchers of homemade sangria.

Glazed Donuts

A doughnut shop may not be the first place that pops into your head when you think of a city’s dining hotspots, but that only goes to show that you’ve never been to Glazed. What began in 2012 as a locals-only secret has morphed into a dining must for anyone visiting Key West. The secret? Husband-and-wife owners Megan and Jonathan Pidgeon take a traditional culinary approach to their creations, which is how you end up with a Key lime pie doughnut topped with torched meringue and other fresh fruit-filled delicacies like a peach blessed dossant and pineapple upside down brulée. A full coffee bar completes the experience, even if these doughnuts aren’t made for dipping.

Blue Heaven

If you enjoy the laidback vibe of breaking bread in what feels like your own backyard, with live music as your soundtrack and the occasional rooster or cat strutting by your table, Blue Heaven, an ultra-romantic restaurant that’s popular with couples, will feel like, well, heaven. Whether you’re ordering off the breakfast, lunch, or dinner menu, the eclectic cuisine fuses classic techniques with Caribbean spices and Keys flavors. You’ll find lots of seafood and jerk seasoning, as well as dishes like filet mignon and pork tenderloin. Just make sure to leave some room for a slice of their famous “Mile-High” Key lime pie.

Cuban Coffee Queen

Cuban Coffee Queen is a lively counter-service joint with three locations (all within one square mile of each other in the heart of town), any one of which makes an ideal spot for enjoying a bit of sunshine with your morning coffee. But don’t let the name fool you: Sure, they serve one of the best cups of joe in town—break away from your same-old caffeine fix and opt for one of their classic Cuban specialties, like a café con leche—but they serve up a whole lot more. Give the pressed Cuban bread with guava and cream cheese or one of their homemade sammies a try.

Little Pearl

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This chic wine bar and seafood eatery offers a fun take on the nautical theme that honors the restaurant’s surroundings without overwhelming diners with chintzy pirate gear and SCUBA seats as far as the eye can see. Where it does over-deliver is with its tasting menu, where you put yourself in the hands of the chefs and let them do their thing. If you’re lucky, their “thing” will include a serving of Japanese baby back ribs with Daikon slaw.

Café Marquesa

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Though it’s located just off Duval Street in the bustling heart of Key West’s historic district, Cafe Marquesa feels worlds away from it all with its lush garden that offers a bit of privacy smack dab in the main tourist drag. The 50-seat restaurant’s simple yet elegant interior is the perfect match for a menu of classic dishes that have been reinvented and elevated in the process, making for a meal that feels familiar but tastes like nothing you’ve ever had before. Don’t skip the starters, either: the restaurant’s shrimp and grits with andouille sausage and country ham makes the perfect start to any meal, and the crispy pork osso bucco is one of those stick-to-your-ribs meals that you’ll be thinking (and talking) about for months to come.

Bad Boy Burrito

When you’re looking for a meal on the go in Key West, you’d be hard pressed to find a better spot than this Bad Boy. Given the dearth of Mexican restaurants in the area, they could easily just serve up the basics and call it a day. But Bad Boy prides itself on crafting innovative cuisine with fresh, local, high-end ingredients, which is how you end up with dishes like the ground Kobe beef or zucchini and squash burritos. Choose from a wide array of sauces (we love the spicy sweetness of the fresh pineapple habanero), and if you can’t find a space at one of the handful of tables, take it to go and find a spot to plan an impromptu picnic.

A&B Lobster House

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Key West certainly isn’t lacking in seafood restaurants, but the A&B Lobster House is much more than that—it’s a fine dining institution that’s been serving up some of the area’s most decadent dishes since 1947. While the dining room is charming and has an upscale steakhouse feel, the wraparound balcony with perfect marina views is where you want to be. Watch the sun set and embrace the slower-paced life as you dine on customer favorites like Caribbean lobster thermidor with cremini mushrooms, grouper Oscar with crabmeat and leek mashed potatoes, or the strip steak au poivre with a gorgonzola potato gratin. In addition to an impressive wine menu, the restaurant—keeping with its timeless style—offers a full menu of classic cocktails like the Hemingway daiquiri (which seems appropriate, given where you are).

Smoked BBQ on the Water

When you’re surrounded by water, it can be easy to gravitate toward a fresh helping of seafood at every meal. But the city has got some surprisingly great BBQ, too—and as the name suggests, it comes with a water view. The addictive “back country spring rolls” are a double-rolled and deep-fried mix of pork and collards served with sweet BBQ sauce and spicy mustard that will have your taste buds firing on all cylinders. While a pulled pork sandwich might sound like the most standard thing you can order, this one is anything but ordinary (it’s probably their signature rub, which they sell for you to take home, too). There’s a kid’s menu, which also makes it a great spot for the whole family. While it may put on a no-frills front with its red-and-white checked tablecloth-covered picnic tables, the food says otherwise.

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Big 7 Travel: Key West is One of the Best Coastal Cities in America

Everybody loves the Florida Keys. Especially Key West, which international travel website Big 7 Travel placed in one of the top 10 spots on its annual 50 Best Coastal Towns in the United States report.

Miami made the cut, too. But Key West, which was no. 6, really captured the imagination of Big 7 Travel, which considered such factors as beach amenities, natural scenery, community atmosphere, food and drink scene, and activities. “Many consider Key West to be the best beach area in the States,” Big 7 Travel writes. “And they aren’t wrong. Countless pastel colored homes, a robust vacation atmosphere, incredible seafood, and the most gorgeous beaches in Florida definitely back up the claim. Then, below the water, you’ve got incredible vibrant coral perfect for scuba diving and crystal clear waves perfect for wading the day away. It truly is paradise on earth.” Big 7 Travel also called the Overseas Highway one of the most scenic drives in the U.S.

The writers of the Best Coastal Cities report concede that Miami, no. 28 on the list, is not exactly a “cozy beach town” but couldn’t ignore its glitzy appeal: “This vibrant Floridian hub is loaded with culture and celebrates its diversity through food, art, and entertainment. From the luxury resort hotels and fine dining spots to the cozy hole in the walls and boutique inns, Miami is a little bit of everything. And if that weren’t enough, the beaches are pristine and the nightlife is among the best in the country.” The best coastal beach town in the U.S. was Carmel-by-the-Sea in California, with Nantucket, Massachusetts; Narragansett, Rhode Island; Cape May, New Jersey and Santa Barbara, California rounding out the top 5.

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A Case Study in Harmony Between Old & New

A case study in harmony between old and new, 1019 Elgin Lane, Key West is a one-of-a-kind historic home that has been renovated from the ground up with 20/20 vision. Step inside to discover beautiful interior finishes, updated kitchen, and a living room featuring cathedral ceilings combined with a wall of Impact doors looking out to the charming 180sf patio and 5 x 8′ cocktail pool. A charming guest bedroom and guest bathroom complete the downstairs. An irresistible Master bedroom, located on the second floor, features an ensuite bathroom and walk in closet. Take the stairs to find an additional guest bedroom with amazing treetop views. Private parking, low maintenance materials, and walking or biking distance to all Key West has to offer make 1019 Elgin Lane the perfect house to live the island life.

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Allegiant announces new flights to Key West from CVG as low as $59

Key West, FL. 33040 – A low cost carrier at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport just announced new flights to Key West International Airport (EYW).

With the launch of the new service, Allegiant Airlines is offering one-way fares on the new route as low as $59.

The twice-weekly flights to Key West International Airport will begin June 9, 2021.

Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.

“This low-cost direct flight to Key West is the only one in our region,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Key West’s tagline is ‘Close to Perfect, Far from Normal’ and we’ve been living in far from normal times. I hope travelers will take advantage of this flight to such a unique and fun destination as well as Allegiant’s 20 other destinations from CVG. We are grateful for our partnership with Allegiant.”

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THE KAUFELT REPORT

A Key West Work of Love, Built by a Builder.

400 Aronovitz Lane + 621 and 623 Whitehead Street, Key West | ‘Key West Work of Love” built by a builder. Completely reimagined from the ground up, this zoned live-work home is like walking into an island paradise. Sophisticated style and a neutral organic palette are juxtaposed with hidden pops of color, pattern, and texture in the 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and over 3,500SF of living space. This well sited 5,868SF Corner Lot is a triplex, comprised of a main home including 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms plus an attached Historic Duplex, each unit containing 1 bedroom/1 bathroom. Tropical landscaping and mahogany doors have been elevated in design to welcome you inside this well designed home. Using only the best of materials and high end finishes.

Step inside to the designer lounge featuring 16FT cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, wet bar, granite countertops and a beverage cooler and ice maker. The open concept living and dining areas seamlessly flow to the outdoor living spaces, allowing uninterrupted sight lines through multiple sliding impact door systems. A tropical poolside patio is complete with a Craig Reynolds designed heated pool and water feature, lush landscaping and lighting, and an outdoor shower. There’s a ground floor bedroom and ensuite bathroom with white marble finishes and an enclosed steam shower. The Chef’s Kitchen includes a granite island, custom lighting, plenty of cabinetry, and Sub-Zero and Thermador appliance suite. The upper level is home to the Master Suite with a wall of sliding glass doors opening to the large inviting covered porch. The Suite includes cathedral ceilings and a beautiful bathroom with a frameless shower and dual shower heads. Opposite the Master is the upstairs Guest Bedroom highlighted by a gorgeous bathroom, soaking bathtub, and private covered patio. The Historic Duplex can be entered via a hallway off of the kitchen and each of the units has their own separate entrance. Each unit includes hardwood floors, high ceilings, kitchen, washer/dryer, finished loft space, and beautiful porches surrounded by landscaping for privacy. 621 Whitehead Street is ADA compliant and is a zoned live-work space. Currently the bedroom of this unit is setup as an office and can be locked off from all other living spaces with its own ADA entrance. Endless rental opportunities with this duplex! Ideally located in the X-Flood Zone on a hidden lane just 1 block from Duval Street, dining and shopping, and blocks away from the Truman Waterfront Park and Fort Zachary Taylor National Park. 4 off-street parking spaces make life easy! Schedule your private viewing now.

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Arts Advocate and Patron Lynn Kaufelt Presented with 2021 Golden Mango Award

Three Cheers for Lynn Kaufelt!

We couldn’t be happier to announce Lynn Kaufelt as the receipient of this year’s Golden Mango award! Ever gracious, with the help of her son Jackson, Lynn accepted the award from her home as part of our Patron Brunch on January 6, held this year as a virtual event.

Her ongoing support of The Studios since even before it’s inception makes her tops in our book, but Lynn has also worked tirelessly to support Monroe County arts and service organizations over the years. She’s been involved with Key West Literary Seminar, KWAHS, Wesley House, Take Stock in Children and the Tennessee Williams Fine Art Center, among other organizations.

Presented annually to an outstanding leader who has benefitted Key West through significant contributions to the Arts, the winner receives a striking contemporary sculpture designed by artist Helen Harrison.

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The Key West Literary Pantheon

Celebrate the Key West Literary Pantheon

Books & Books @ The Studios of Key West honors Key West’s extraordinary literary legacy with the Key West Literary Pantheon, a frieze wrapping around the store above its bookshelves. The frieze celebrates the names of forty-four distinguished and nationally recognized authors, all of whom have lived and/or worked in our island paradise.

This amazing group includes eleven Pulitzer Prize winners (some multiple times), six National Book Award winners, and three winners of the prestigious Bollingen Poetry Prize. These literary artists have drawn sustenance from the Key West muse which in some subtle way drew out creativity in a manner that an intellectual hot-bed like New York could not.

As James Leo Herlihy, author of Midnight Cowboy put it “The town excited …. I spent all my time exploring, walking the streets. The place was mysterious, funky, indescribably exotic. It had much of the charm of a foreign country, but you had the post office and the A&P and the phone worked, so life was easy.” John Dewey, perhaps the leading philosopher of the last century, confirmed “the mañana mood develops very easily here,” but it made words flow. William Gaddis heard it was a lazy retreat popular with artists and writers. Looking for a quiet place to finish the novel he was working on, he found the perfect shady porch to set up his rickety Olympia typewriter, completing the novel J R, a winner of the National Book Award for Fiction.

Perhaps the best explanation comes from David Kaufelt, founder of the Key West Literary Seminar: “I have a theory why we all live here. It’s called the Peter Pan theory. Freud said that we are at our most creative when we are in our very early youth, before we’re five years old. That’s where we are here. We wear shorts, we ride bicycles, we have the water, a great symbol of the unconscious, and we’re free to be children here and let our spirits go. There’s nobody in suits and ties telling us what we have to do.”

Although our Pantheon is limited to deceased writers, there is no doubt that the Key West magic continues to this day. Among our current residents are many of equal stature: Pulitzer Prize
winners including Annie Dillard and Alison Lurie, National Book Award nominee Phyllis Rose, many members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters — including Anne Beattie, Joy Williams and Edmund White, the inestimable Laurent de Brunhoff, and Library of Congress Living Legend Judy Blume.

Key West Real Estate Now

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7 Zoom Pro Tips

Florida Realtors is the largest real estate trade organization in the State of Florida and has compiled a list of 7 tips to help you master the art of virtual meetings in the age of the coronavirus pandemic. ZOOM and other technology platforms like Virtual Tours are proving invaluable to buyers and sellers during this time of social distancing and are poised to play a major role in real estate transactions moving forward.

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“Zoom is super natural and easy to use – just download it, click, and you’re in. I use Zoom on an airplane, in the car, in my house, in the office – everywhere.”

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Key West Real Estate Market | 715 Thomas Street, Key West is now for sale

“CrissCross” | A Major Motion Picture Filmed in Key West

A Foodies Guide to Key West