Podcast appearances and mentions of Mallory Square

Lucy Hawk is an artist specializing in Paper Cutting. We discuss the parrot apartment, Mallory Square start, prints are where it's at, Sacred Space, Covid flashbacks, paper cutting process, does the art math, the favor economy, lost magic and more.

TWR Season 4 Episode 10 of the Travels With Randy podcast is here! No-See-Ums Is What They Are Actually Called? It's another rough week for Randy in the Florida Keys, filled with beautiful sunrises and sunsets, a trip to Key West, and the &@^%#! No-See-Um bugs. The fellas discuss life in the Florida Keys and swap stories of Key West.  The No-See-Um bugs are so bad that it's actually affected how long Randy plans to stay in the Keys next year! They reminisce about the good old days of ecommerce on eBay, rank Southern cities, talk about the weather, and Randy lays out the next few weeks' plan as he heads back across the country to Arizona and eventually home to Washington. Come join the conversation on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/travelswithrandypodcast Have a great idea for the guys?  Want to sponsor us?  Want to be a guest? Want to pay for both of us to go to Alaska?  Email bubba@travelswithrandypodcast.com

Season 3 Part 13 of the Travels With Randy podcast is here! Farewell To The Keys And Hello Tampa This week, the beauty and uniqueness of the Florida Keys really hits home for Randy and he decides to make them an annual stop.   Key West in particular is just magical, whether it's Hemmingway's house or watching the sunset from Mallory Square or having a tropical drink along Duvall Street. Randy only reluctantly leaves Key West to travel back up through the Keys and over to Homewood, FL and then across the Everglades in search of alligators.  He finishes his week up at Tampa and springs for a hotel to get all cleaned up for the Angels vs Rays game the next day. Come join the conversation on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/travelswithrandypodcast Have a great idea for the guys?  Want to sponsor us?  Want to be a guest?  Email bubba@travelswithrandypodcast.com 

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Teresa, the illustrator and author of her new book, "Drawn to Key West." We talk about her inspiration for the book and how she picked up and moved to Key West to fulfill her artistic dreams. More on Drawn to Key West Key West is a national anomaly that offers a unique charm unlike any other city in America. This southernmost point of the continental U.S. is rich with culture and folklore, is known for its reputation as a refuge for LGBTQ+, and has no shortage of unique characters, each with a story worth listening to. The famous Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is where it all comes together, a nightly festival for artists, vendors, and entertainers to capture the attention of tourists from around the world. Drawn To Key West explores how Mallory Square evolved from the chosen anchorage of pirates to a staple attraction, creative haven for many visual and performing artists, and an integral part to Key West's magic. The story delves into the art and lifestyle of the street performers, who are the backbone of it all.   Website:  https://www.drawntokeywest.com/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@la.fumettista Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/la.fumettista Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/tchiechi Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaFumettista

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with artist Gayle Antonides, and newest member of the Shops at Mallory Square. We talk about her journey into art, how she worked her way from farmers markets to opening her own gallery/studio space, and living in her converted school bus. More on Bug Ceramics Gallery Committed to sustainable art practices and fair pay for artists. Bug Ceramics Studio & Gallery is a space created by Gayle Antonides. Its intention is to provide a safe space for artist Gayle to create and display their work alongside artist friends. Bug Ceramics Studio & Gallery offers classes, clay, firing services, and more. The art displayed is created by Gayle and their artist friends near and far. Art created in Key West, across the U.S. and even internationally comes together in one space to represent a world wide community forged through art. Website:  https://www.bugceramicskeywest.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bugceramicspottery/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@bugceramicspottery Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BugCeramics/ Location 291 Front St. Suite 216, Key West, FL 33040 HoursMonday 10:30-5:30 Tuesday 10:30-5:30 Wednesday CLOSED Thursday 10:30-5:30 Friday 10:30-5:30 Saturday 10:30-5:30 Sunday 10:30-5:30

Welcome to our first ever Travelogue edition of our podcast.  We recently headed off to the Florida Keys for a much needed vacation. I have friends, Jennifer and Jimmy Hornsby, who live in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, and I stayed with them on the first day and the final day of my trip and it was they who suggested that the videos from the trip would make a good podcast. I thought that was a great idea and WALLA!! A new feature for our show was born!! In this episode we chronicle some of the amazing history of the Florida Keys from Henry Flagler's building of the Overseas Railroad that has now become the Overseas Highway A1A, to the boat of and house of Ernest Hemingway and his influence throughout the Florida Keys.  a spotlight on two of the historic watering holes of Key West in Sloppy Joes and Captain Tony's Saloon where Hemingway once drank and Jimmy Buffett got his start. We will also introduce you to the Sea Turtle Hospital where saving this endangered species goes to an entirely new level, learn about the History of Diving at a museum in Islamorada, feed some Tarpons at Robbie's, and climb all over Fort Jefferson at the Dry Tortugas National Park. But no trip to the Florida Keys and Key West would be complete without a visit to Mallory Square overlooking the water at Sunset. Mallory Square is home to the Shipwreck Museum, Mason De Pepe for Cuban delicacies, countless shops, and the Sunset Celebration that features some of the most eclectic group of entertainers anywhere in America and in this episode we will introduce you to the most famous of all the buskers there, Dominique and his Flying House Cats! The Best Cat Show on Earth! It is all here in a road trip across the Florida Keys that everyone should get the chance to take at least once in a lifetime!!A Link to photographs and videos from the Florida Keys vacation that were used in this podcast:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156490731915658&type=3 Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with interior designer and self proclaimed vintage treasure hunter, Alexandra. We talk about her career as an interior designer, her mobile design studio and her new shop at the Shops at Mallory Square; right down the hall from the Backyards of Key West Gallery 

Did you know that Bagatelle, Nine One Five Restaurant & Bar, and First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery are all owned by the same people? In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with co-owner Damian DeAngelis.  We talk about how he got involved in the restaurant business, which of the three were acquired first, and why he wanted to keep going until he had the one where it all started. More about Bagatelle Bagatelle Island Restaurant is located at 115 Duval Street, close to Mallory Square, in downtown Key West, Florida. Bagatelle is situated in a historic, architecturally-beautiful building, built in the 1800s, that was converted into a restaurant in 1979. Bagatelle serves a brunch 7 days a week, from 9am-4pm, featuring an array of eggs benedict, crispy, deep-fried french toast, fish sandwiches, and our famous lobster mac ‘n' cheese. We also serve an American-Caribbean style dinner menu, featuring locally-sourced fresh fish, fine steaks, as well as an extensive wine list that appeals to any palate. Bagatelle also offers 2 happy hours! A breakfast hangover happy hour from 9-11:30am daily, highlighting a tapas, small-plate style breakfast. Our afternoon happy hour is from 4-6pm daily at the bar, offering $5 tasting plates and half off most cocktails. Website:  https://www.bagatellekeywest.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bagatelle_kw/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bagatellekw/ Open 9am-10pm (305) 296-6609 115 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040 More on Nine One Five Restaurant & Bar Nine one five bistro and bar is located in a magnificent Victorian house: circa 1850. Since opening in 2002, we have received national & international acclaim with 2 James Beard Foundation invitations. The food is simple fare prepared properly - no fuss just great food with an international wine list to back it up. We look forward to seeing you. Website:  https://915duval.com/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nineonefive_kw/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/nineonefive Open 9am-10pm 305-296-0669 915 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040 More on First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery Located at 301 Whitehead St., on the corner of Whitehead and Caroline, stands one of Key West's most impressive and historic buildings – First Flight. Well known for being the birthplace of Pan American World Airways, Pan-Am's first tickets were sold out of this very building in 1927. Pan Am was the principal and largest international air carriers in the United States from 1927 until its collapse on December 4, 1991. Founded in 1927 as a scheduled air mail and passenger service operating between Key West, Florida and Havana, Cuba, the airline became a major company credited with many innovations that shaped the international airline industry, including the widespread use of jet aircraft, jumbo jets and computerized reservation systems. Website:  https://firstflightkw.com/ Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/firstflight_kw Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/firstflightkeywest/ Open Daily 11am - 10pm Happy Hour 4 - 6pm 305-293-8484 301 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040

What's the significance of Mallory Square in Key West? What does Jimmy Buffett represent to the Florida Keys? And just what is The Conch Republic?  We celebrate the Keys' fun, quirkiness and a fierce independence in this episode. Join host Elizabeth Harryman Lasley in Mallory Square to catch the sunset. Learn more about the famous songwriter who embodies the Keys. Discover how the Keys became known as The Conch Republic after a U.S. Border Patrol blockade in 1982. To learn about Mallory Square, go to  mallorysquare.com/sunset-celebration/. For more about The Conch Republic, visit conchrepublic.com. For travel details inspiration, visit Fla-Keys.com. To call from the United States or Canada, dial 1 (800) FLA-KEYS or contact your travel advisor. Produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry.

Mac's on vacation. On spring break. With his wife and teenage kids. They drove down to Duck on the Outer Banks. For a week of sun and fun.Mac is not happy. Mac dislikes vacations. Hates sitting around on his duff. But he has to tow the line. Can't irritate the wife. Can't ruin it for the others. Has to put a smile on his face.The days grind on. Mac starts to ruminate. Recalls his spring break to Key West back when he was a senior in high school. Sloppy Joe's. Captain Tony's Saloon. Mallory Square. Booze and dope. The old Hemingway House. A Spring Break to remember.simpson-books.com

Johnny Mac takes a second try at seeing sunset at Mallory Square and decides to eat at the Cuban Place.  Then a look at some of the cool bars including the one where 75 people were hanged (!!!!!!!) and the end of Route 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's go see what the scene at Mallory Square is like on a Friday Night..and hey check out this cool Cuban place!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Success is often about finding just enough material wealth to fund the life that makes you happy." —Rolf Potts In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and The Nomadic Network book club participants discuss how travel can intensify the attention you pay to life at home (2:30); how the best discoveries of travel can't be planned, and how you can give yourself permission to travel at all ages in life (10:30); how travel can give you perspective on the notion of "success" (22:00); what various book club participants have learned from (and discovered on) their travels (34:00); and the details of Rolf's annual Travel Memoir writing class in Paris (41:00). Notable Links: The Nomadic Network book club (online events with Rolf) Marco Polo Didn't Go There book club (Deviate episode) The Vagabond's Way, by Rolf Potts (book) Rolf's 2022 appearance on the Tim Ferriss Show (podcast) On Kawara (Japanese conceptual artist) Mallory Square (waterfront plaza in Key West) Oia (village on the Greek island of Santorini) Tony Perrottet on Deviate (podcast episode) Real on the Road (David Hunter Bishop travel blog) Rolf traveling with Sudanese in Syria (blog dispatch) Sei Shōnagon (10th century Japanese author) John Muir (American naturalist and author) Gobi Desert (arid region in East Asia) Van life before #VanLife (Deviate episode) Søren Kierkegaard (Danish philosopher) Bennifer (high-profile celebrity relationship) Paris Writing Workshop (Rolf's summer writing classes) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Alison Costello, the general manager at Old Town Manor in Key West. We talk everything B&B, how they handled shutting down during the pandemic, and their sister property, Rose Lane Villas. More on Old Town Manor Old Town Manor is ideally located steps from Duval Street in the heart of Old Town Key West. Along with a perfect Key West location, the top-rated bed and breakfast offers lovely pet-friendly lodging, historic gardens, and a delicious daily breakfast. Located in the heart of Old Town Key West, the Manor features modern amenities as well as beautiful historic gardens. Just a half block from famous Duval Street, Old Town Manor is within walking distance to all of your favorite Key West attractions, including Mallory Square, the Hemingway House and much more. We provide a delicious complimentary breakfast in our gardens each morning, including Belgian waffles, smoked salmon, and locally baked bagels and pastries. We are proud to be top-rated on TripAdvisor. Website: https://oldtownmanor.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/oldtownmanor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OldTownManorKeyWest Twitter: https://twitter.com/oldtownmanorkw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OldTownManorKeyWest

Tish returns from her recent vacation in Key West with all sorts of tall tales. Her adventures with chicken hallucinations, cats with thumbs, trips to Irish Kevin's, the Hog's Breath, Captain Tony's, Blue Heaven, Mallory Square, The Schooner Wharf Inn and The Green Parrot give Tish lots to discuss. Tune in, Heifers! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Mark Baratto sits down as a guest on the Tiki Man Radio Show. It was fun being on the other side of the mic for a change as we scratched the surface on how I began the Backyards of Key West brand, the podcast and created the art that I sell in our gallery located at The Shops at Mallory Square in Key West. Helpful links from the interview Tiki Man Radio Show: https://www.tikimanradio.com Backyards of Key West: https://backyardsofkeywest.com Video Tour of our Gallery: https://youtu.be/QwalgzE4hOs Directions to the Gallery at 291 Front Street, Key West, FL: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Backyards+of+Key+West+Gallery/@24.5588275,-81.8092099,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xb1425f6c55278daa!8m2!3d24.5587609!4d-81.8067969

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Canan Dilek, the designer and owner of Pera Company. We talk about how she started her Turkish towel company and how she made the leap from doing the farmers market circuit to opening her own store in the Shops at Mallory Square. More on Pera Company Website: https://www.peracompany.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/peracompany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peracompanyllc An inspiring journey through beautiful, serene villages of the Turkish countryside truly moved me to share my passion for artisan Turkish Towels with you! On my trip the selfless and humble people left a lasting impression. The incredibly refreshing warmth and care experienced while meeting with families of weavers during my road trip mirror the craft of the pieces exactly. It was amazing to see the talent within those skilled, loving hands – the authenticity is unmatched! It was easy to fall in love with such soft and rich towels. They are made with Aegean cotton/linen blend and an intricate hand weaving process solidify the design. Their premium quality showcases itself in absorbency, durability, and versatility. Graced with Mediterranean motifs and colors, you feel transported to a calm, airy place. With roots in Turkey myself, the style is innate and speaks to the culture of the land. Lovingly, I gift you with the Pera Company- offers a collection that encapsulates the simplicity, light, and uniqueness of the Turkish experience. A deep appreciation goes to my beloved friend Madeleine Hugo who started me on this journey.

This week we talk about The Shops at Mallory Square and all the amazing shop owners! You will love getting all of your Key West items here as well as supporting small local businesses! Thank you for shopping here!!❤️ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/localsideofkeywest/message

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Soapmaker and connoisseur, Mariam Tvaliashvil. We talk about how Mariam got started in the business, which soaps are good for what, and how she is changing lives one dirty face at a time! More on KW Soaps KW Soaps started from a desire to provide our friends and family a quality, natural soap gift. We slowly started trying out formulas and processes until we arrived at what is now known as the KW Soap. Our first-rate ingredients and exceptional quality led to customers wanting more and so here we are. We’re a business made up of people who believe our product should speak for itself and it should be for everyone. We take pride in our ingredients and processes and hope that you will enjoy the KW Soap experience just as much as we do! Website: https://www.kwsoaps.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwsoaps/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kwsoaps GET IN TOUCH The Shops at Mallory Square 291 Front Street, Suite 215 Key West, Florida 33040 305-240-2660 info@kwsoaps.com

In this episode, Mark Baratto interviews Kathy Stamper and Scott Schofield to talk about the Key West Express, which takes residents and visitors to and from Key West, Fort Meyers and the Marco Island area. More on the Key West Express Key West Express to Paradise - Chill Out, Relax, Enjoy, Explore Our jet-powered catamarans deliver you to the Southernmost Point of the United States, a Vacation Spot of Poets, Pirates, Presidents & Partygoers.  Have your camera ready as you take in the famed arts and entertainment of Duval Street, world-renowned fishing, diving, and Mallory Square's breathtaking daily Sunset Celebration! For more information about your cruising experience and what you need for your journey, please click below to view their Your Experience page. Website: https://www.keywestexpress.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keywestexpress/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeyWestExpress Twitter: https://twitter.com/keywestexpress Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/keywestexpress/

We're in Key West, Florida with Victoria Greene of TorsAdventures.com. Victoria and I talk about the Songwriters’ Festival, Fantasy Fest, and sunset celebrations at Mallory Square. Show notes are at https://WeTravelThere.com/keywest Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase that you make. And you can earn Found Money by shopping at participating retailers. It's a great way to easily build up your travel fund. For a limited time, sign up at wetravelthere.com/acorns and we’ll both earn $5.

SpyMovieNavigator took a trip to Florida in the USA to visit filming location sites for Goldfinger (Miami) and for Licence to Kill (in Key West Florida).   Here in part two, we look at all the filming locations for Licence to Kill - a great bond film!  We visit 7 Mile Bridge, the airport where Sanchez lands his plane, and then escapes, the church where Felix Leiter and Della are married, Felix Leiter's home, Mallory Square, Hemingway House where M revokes Bond's Licence to Kill, "Barrelhead " bar, Sharkey's dock and more! On this trip we visited about 17 James Bond filming locations, and we talk about the excitement of the trip and cut to podcast clips we recorded on location.  Fun trip and some beautiful spots! In this first part of our two part podcast, we covered Goldfinger in Miami. Here, in part two we cover Licence to Kill locations in Key West, Fl. Join us!  If you like what you hear, leave us a great review and star rating!  Thanks!

The Florida Keys is a perfect road trip destination for families, or friends. This week Kim and Tamara talk all about their recent trip to the Florida Keys and Key West, with stops in Key Largo and Key West. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 - Talking with Kim and Tamara about their time in the Florida Keys 02:31 - Getting to and around the Keys 10:45 - Key Largo - Baker’s Cay Resort 17:35 - Playa Largo Resort 23:00 - Islamorada 30:45 - Driving to Key West 38:20 - Stock Island 42:44 - Places to eat 50:58 - Food Tour and Boat Tour 58:15 - Sunset Celebration 1:02:00 - Island Adventure Tour 1:09:30 - Coming up next TIPS FOR VISITING THE FLORIDA KEYS Keep in mind when you are planning your trip to the Keys that you are going to be driving down through different Keys, you will run into quite a bit of traffic since you will mostly be driving through one lane roads and small beach towns with lights and little shops. The Baker’s Cay Resortin Key Largo is a great resort for families or friends. They have great views and while the beach and pool are not close to each other to enable you to easily go back and forth, they are both very nice. This resort offers a complimentary glass of champagne at sunset every night, nicely decorated public spaces, and offers water sport adventures that you can easily access on their dock. Playa Largo Resortbeach seems to be a bit narrower and part of this you can only access they water by a set of stairs. They also offer a special treat of marshmallows you can roast on bonfires at sunset. The resort pool is nicer than Baker's Cay and right on the beach. If you are at all interested in feeding fish, a great area to visit is Robbies on Islamorada. They have a restaurant is called Hunger Tarpon and you can pay a fee to go out on the docks and buy a bucket of fish to feed the tarpon. Just go early because the parking lot gets very full. Robbies also offers a bunch of different water sports. Driving from Key Largo to Key West will probably take you about five hours with a few stops, including lunch. The Perry Hotel on Stock Island is a bit outside of downtown Key West, but offers free parking and a shuttle downtown. You can also rent scooters and you will find that you will be able to find decent parking with them. Parking in Key West is challenging. For a car, you will find that there are a lot of residential only parking spot that you could get ticketed if you there. The lot parking can also get a bit expensive as well. Key West Food Toursprovided a fabulous tour around the area. The tour guide Rose was fantastic! Mallory Square offers a sunset celebration that starts about an hour before sunset and they have performers to watch as well as bars you can go and have a drink that are all right around the square. You should keep in mind that people will stake out spots to see the sunset early on, so you may want to get there early and do the same otherwise you will be behind a crowd and you will need to hold your camera up over others to get good shots. The Fury Island Adventure Touroffers a fantastic experience where you can snorkel, walk around a sandbar, kayaking, and even paddle board. This tour offers a great variation of activities all in one great boat trip. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Planning a Trip to the Florida Keys with Kids - Episode 122 Baker’s Cay Resort by Hilton Calusa Restaurant at Baker’s Cay Playa Largo Resort La Marea at Playa Largo Hunger Tarpon Bahia Honda State Park Reef Friendly Sunscreens No Name Pub Perry Hotel Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen First Flight Island Restaurant and Brewery Kermit’s Key Lime Pie Shoppe Blue Heaven Bagatelle Key West Food Tours Sebago Watersports Mallory Square Hogs Breath Saloon Island Adventure Tour FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, orGoogle Playand leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035#. You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcaseand We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebookor Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Upstairs, as the name suggests, this is a great Key West restaurant with a great view and great food. Close to Mallory Square in Old Town, The Roof Top Cafe has been a Key West favorite for 30 years. You can't go wrong

Mallory Square has long been a favorite Key West spot for viewing sunset. It's beloved by both tourists and locals. What started out as a gathering for hippies doing illegal activities, and the City trying to stop it, turned into a cultural preservation event. The daily sunset celebration at Mallory Square has turned into a festival with food vendors, performers, clowns, acrobats, and artisans. It's the only festival in the Keys where the artists who are selling their wares are actually required to make them with their own hands. They have to be able to demonstrate the making of the craft to a jury of their peers to even qualify to be at the event. This event is known the world over, and traveling performers often come to spend "season" in Key West and perform on the pier. This nightly event is the only free event for families in Key West.  If you're in Key West, you have to make plans to celebrate the sunset on the pier at least one night, if not more. Patronize the local artisans who work hard to produce beautiful crafts and great food. To learn more about the Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square visit www.sunsetcelebration.org. Photo and content credit: Sunset Celebration, www.sunsetcelebration.org.

From much of its early history, Key West stood in relative isolation due to the lack of regular mail service to the island, and the sporadic nature of the shipping supply channels which could easily be affected by storms and less than desirable weather. It wasn't until the end of the Civil War in this country that some enterprising businessmen decided to develop the undersea cable system to connect the US to other countries for Telegraph and Telephone calls. When the practicality of this type of communication was discovered, that's whenever people were on board to make it happen. The underwater cable system connecting Key West to Cuba officially began construction in 1867, the submarine cables were laid by boat crews in six different sections. The cable was laid in up to 1000 feet of water in the waters of the Florida Straights and connected Key West to Havana. There are several historic cable huts still visible around Key West. One of the more well preserved huts, sits near the Southernmost Point. Another less preserved example is able to be seen in the area of the Mallory Square dock. Some efforts have been made to preserve these historic cable huts. It wasn't until this underwater cable system was installed that the United States was finally able to be connected to another country for this type of communication. In 1867, after the first section was laid, Key West Mayor E.O. Gwynn and the Captain-General of Cuba Joaquin del Manzano exchanged greetings over the wire. Now that communication could be made with the outside world, it was quite expensive to actually utilize the service. Initially, Congress had limited the cost of a telegram to $3.50 cents for each 10 words. Imagine that! Eventually, the cost of a telegraph to Havana cost $4 in gold, by 1870. Additional underwater cable lines were added to the system in 1871, 1873, 1875, 1919 and 1927. At the height of the communications boom for Key West there were six different lines that connected the island to various locations. Between shipping mishaps, hurricanes and the harsh marine environment, the cables were constantly having to be repaired and replaced. The underwater cable system remained in use until the last segment connecting Key West to Havana failed in 1987. And it was today, December 15th, 1930, that the German cable ship Neptun started laying a new telephone cable to Cuba. The Key West end of the cable landed at the foot of Waddell Street. The cable was jointly owned by American Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Cuban Telephone Company. This was the fourth cable between Key West and Havana. The ship to two days to complete the cables to Havana. And that's what happened today in Key West history. Today in Key West History is brought to you by 43 Keys Media. To learn more about our glorious and historical past visit http://43keys.com. This program, as well as others, are also available as an Alexa flash briefing. Just tell Alexa to "play Today in Key West History as my flash briefing."  

Bill Welzien, pastor and evangelist from Key West, Florida continues to address the class about his evangelism. He gives a demonstration of his preaching of the gospel at Mallory Square. Consider the curiosity factor of his presentation. Explore the three fold use of the Law. The first use is that the Law is the basis for a civilized society. The second use is that the Law is a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ. The third use is that the Law is a guide to living holy lives. It is important to preach the Law before the Cross. People need to know why they need to be saved. Consider the venue for street preaching. What are strengths and differences between this type of preaching and open air preaching? In Job 9:2 we read, "Truly I know that it is so: But how can a man be in the right before God?" Welzien notes that the easel is an outline, gives people something to look at, and gives a presence after the presentation is done.

Join me, Gary Bembridge from TipsForTravellers.com, as I take you to Key West in Florida USA and share my Key West Tips For Travellers. In the podcast I share observations, need-to-know about the city, history, overall advice and then tips on must-see and must-do sights and attractions. In the show I cover the following must-see sights: Southernmost Point. Old Town. Duval Street. Key West Shipwreck Museum. Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. Audubon House. Winter White House. Ernest Hemingway House. Sunset celebration at Mallory Square. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. Key West Aquarium. Jimmy buffet Margaritaville. Resources: Conch Train Tour: www.conchtourtrain.com Old Town Trolley Tours: www.trollleytours.com Key West Shipwreck Museum: www.keywestshipwreck.com Mel Fisher Maritime Museum: www.melfishermuseum.org Audubon House: www.audubonhouse.com Winter White House:  www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory: www.keywestbutterfly.com Key West Aquarium: www.keywestaquarium.com After listening to the podcast: Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes. Subscribe (and leave a review) to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. Consider becoming a Podcast Patron and visit tipsfortravellers.com/patron. Save Save

It's hard to have a gloomy outlook when you live in Key West. Business at Mallory Square is crusing along as expected.  There hasn't been a huge peak yet, but it will come.   Christy shares how her online business is going and also gives a sneak peak into some of the guests she has coming on the podcast.   This podcast is sponsored by http://www.teampodcast.com (Team Podcast).  The one stop shop for "done for you" podcast support services.

After all the hoops Christy has jumped through to get her business where she needs it, now it is time to get into the grind.  The crowds will eventually return to Mallory Square and Christy just has to stick with what she believes will work.

Christy could go broke giving out samples of her product, Cryopop at Mallory Square.  The point is to make a living, so giving samples has to be targeted.  Christy changed her targeting strategy by offering samples only to those who stopped and appeared curious about her product.  While the overall sales for the night were not stellar, Christy did convert more of her samplers into buyers than on previous nights.  Christy shares the results of her targeted strategy.

A week after the soft launch and Christy has learned one thing.......samples will be the key to her businesses success.  She has given away nearly 500 Cryopop samples down at Mallory Square as she tried to build her business.  Now she grapples with the issue of turning a large portion of the samplers into buyers.  Because Cryopop is frozen, giving out samples is a challenge.  It must be consumed immediately.  If not, the impression of the product is terrible.  At the same time, many will try and only some will buy.  Now she has to figure out who the buyers are and who can be influenced to buy.  This is going to become an experiment in human behavior.  Follow Christy as she figures it out. 

You may think I am crazy to quit my job and move to Key West.  I have questioned my sanity many times over.  In this episode, I tell you about my second attempt to have a thriving food cart at Mallory Square.  I talk about the obvious mistakes I made, and the not so obvious mistakes I have made.  I'm learning a lot through this process.  Learn from my mistakes so you don't have to make them.  

This week Doug is down in Key West broadcasting from Pier B at Mallory Square. Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy talks about his rendezvous with some Queens in Southampton, England. The Carnival Freedom Cruise Director joins Doug chatting about all things Carnival Freedom. A street performer from Mallory Squares talks with us about performing daily in Key West at the Sunset Celebration.