The lush island landscape of Key West is the perfect setting for romance. Whether you are looking to take your Valentine for a relaxing evening of entertainment or a fun day of adventure, our island has the perfect mix; there is something for everybody in Key West!
If you enjoy classical music, the Impromptu Classical Concerts are perfect for you and your Valentine! Ukranian-American pianist Marina Lomazov will be the featured artist on February 12 at St. Paul’s Church, 401 Duval Street; the performance begins at 4:00pm. Ms. Lomazov is an international performer who has received multiple awards for her performances. Her style is described as passionate and charismatic; the perfect accompaniment for a night of enjoyment with the one you love. Tickets to the performance are available on KeysTix.com or at the door on the day of the event.
For those interested in history, the Civil War Heritage Days event at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park will be fun and exciting. Over 100 re-enactors will provide an inside look at life at Fort Zachary in the 1860’s, including artillery demonstrations, campsite visits, sea battles, land skirmishes, and other performances. The event is free with park admission and runs from February 10-12, 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. The park is located at 601 Howard England Way, at the end of Southard Street on Truman Annex.
Art lovers will enjoy artist Fran Decker’s beautiful Key West scenes. Her work is featured at the “Journey” with Fran Decker event at the Frangipani Gallery, 1102A Duval Street, from February 3-15. Fans can meet the artist at the opening night reception, February 3 from 6:00 to 9:00pm.
The beautiful Curry Mansion Inn will host the 29th Annual Valentine’s Day Gala benefitting Wesley House Family Services on February 14 from 6:30 to 9:30pm. The event stars Master of Ceremonies Howard Livingston and features music by Raven Cooper and Honey Mouth. Activities include dancing, a fabulous dinner buffet, open bar, and the island’s largest silent auction. Event tickets are available at KeysTix.com.
The people of Key West know that our island is special. Our beautiful landscape has attracted a unique mix of musicians, artists, historians, and others, all of whom have blended into our warm, friendly culture. This is good news to everyone who lives on our island paradise, because there is always something fun and interesting to do in Key West! If you would like to live on a beautiful island full of happiness for you and your special Valentine, Contact me today by phone at Margarita Villoch, 305-304-8505, by email at margarita@isellkw.com, or on the web at www.isellkw.com. I have spent over 25 years matching couples – as well as singles and families – with their perfect island paradise home!
I love to talk to people about the fabulous community spirit in Key West. It is easy to be enthusiastic when you live in an island paradise comprised of a diverse mix of people and cultures, all joining together to create one friendly community. An important part of the character of Key West is our collective commitment to helping others.
One Key West organization that has supported that spirit for years is the American Red Cross. Its Key West Chapter was founded in 1917 by Florence Spottswood and has been saving lives in the Florida Keys ever since. This year’s Florence Spottswood Humanitarian of the Year Award Gala will take place on Saturday, February 4 at the Marriott Beachside Resort Key West. All contributions for this evening of fun, food, and music will benefit the lifesaving programs of the Red Cross in the Florida Keys.
On Saturday, February 18, the 200 block of Duval Street will be dedicated to the American Cancer Society’s Rockin’ Away Cancer event from noon to 6:00pm. I hope that you are able to join the party and support this important cause.
For those interested in American history, there are several upcoming events that benefit the Harry S. Truman Little White House museum. The Presidential Families Presentation: First Ladies Speak event will be held on Saturday, February 25 on the lawn of the Little White House. This is a unique presentation by presidential family members as they speak of the First Ladies as mother and grandmother. A fundraising cocktail party hosted by Clifton Truman Daniel will follow the presentation. On the following Monday and Tuesday, February 27 and 28, the Little White House will present Sentimental Journey, The Songs of the Truman Era, a benefit for the museum featuring singer/pianist Bobby Nesbitt and singer Carmen Rodriguez performing songs from the Truman era, 1945-1952. The Little White House is located at 111 Front Street in Key West; for more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Little White House website.
The people of Key West create a supportive community full of fun, commitment, and charity. When you live in a beautiful island paradise, it is easy to be appreciative; we all work together to help all those in need and to preserve our history for the enjoyment of future generations. I have been helping people join this community for over 25 years, and I never tire of hearing cheerful stories from those who have found their warm and supportive home in Key West. Contact me today by phone at Margarita Villoch, 305-304-8505, by email at margarita@isellkw.com, or on the web at www.isellkw.com, and become part of the Key West spirit!
Key West is the place to be for fabulous food and fun! The final weeks of January are especially exciting as we enjoy the Key West Food and Wine Festival 2012, which will run from January 26 through 29. Several fantastic events are planned for each day, including competitions, wine tasting, and delicious seafood events!
For those interested in wine tasting, the Wine Tasting Seminars with Candela Prol will be held in the evenings at Studios of Key West, 600 White Street. Attendees will learn how to assess various types of wine along with learning the vocabulary of wine tasting. Enjoy one or all three seminars; ticket prices for a single session are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. For more information, please call 305-296-0458.
On Thursday, you will not want to miss the Kick off Your Flip-Flops Barefoot Beach Party at the Southernmost Beach Café, 508 South Street. Enjoy a party on the beach featuring fresh island cuisine, Barbancourt rum cake bites, and music provided by DJ Jimmy Jamz. Tickets are $40 at the door and advance tickets can be purchased at Etix.com or at the event’s Hospitality Suite.
If you love gourmet food, you will not want to miss the 18th Annual Master Chef Classic on Sunday, January 29 from 4:00 to 7:00pm. This premier culinary competition and tasting will be held at the Westin Key West Resort & Marina Pier at 245 Front Street. Competition categories include appetizers, entrées and desserts, so those attending will have a fantastic assortment of food to taste! This event sells out fast, so be sure to visit Keystix.com soon to purchase your tickets.
Shrimp lovers will love the Shrimp Boil 2012 at Hogfish Bar & Grill, 6810 Front Street, on Saturday, January 28. This event features a fabulous wine selection, delicious shrimp appetizers and live music; the chefs will prepare an old-time classic shrimp boil with fresh Key West shrimp and all the trimmings! Tickets are $35 at the door or $30 in advance at KeysTix.com.
These are just examples of the many fabulous events scheduled for the festival; check out the Key West Food and Wine Festival 2012 brochure for more information.
As you can see, Key West is the place for fabulous gourmet food and wine events with an island twist; there is never a shortage of fun things to do on our island paradise! For over 25 years, I have helped people find their perfect Key West home so that they, too, could be a part of our exciting island life. Contact me today by phone at Margarita Villoch, 305-304-8505, by email at margarita@isellkw.com, or on the web at www.isellkw.com, and I will match you with the perfect home for you so that you can join the party, too!
With our fabulous year-round weather, outdoor activities usually get top billing on local Key West event calendars. However, I never miss a chance to tell everyone about the world-class cultural events on our island. Key West has a wonderful selection of award-winning theatre productions throughout the year, and our local art galleries feature top collections by contemporary artists.
The quaint Red Barn Theatre is located at the rear of 319 Duval Street. Its Forbidden Broadway production runs through January 14 and features satirical spoofs of popular Broadway show tunes, plots, and characters using smart, snappy lyrics and fabulous costumes. This production has been seen in over 200 domestic cities as well as London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney. Red Barn Theatre’s production of the 2010 Tony-award winning play Red will run from January 18 through 28. Red, a portrait of master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko and his young assistant, candidly demonstrates the inescapable link between ambition and vulnerability. Tickets range from $30 to $65 per person for each performance and can be purchased on the Red Barn Theatre website.
August: Osage County has just a few shows left before its close January 14 at the Waterfront Playhouse, 312 Wall Street. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize as well as the Tony Award for Best Play, August: Osage County is a hilarious and stinging look at the American family as they gather for an evening reunion filled with secrets and extremely inappropriate behavior. Tickets range from $20 to $50 per person and are available on the Waterfront Playhouse website.
Art lovers can enjoy fabulous exhibits on Duval Street at the Key West Gallery (601 Duval Street) or Wyland Galleries of Key West (623 Duval Street). The Key West Gallery specializes in investment-quality originals, collectible hand-embellished limited editions, and selected bronze work by over fifty internationally published artists. Wyland Galleries of Key West features fine art by Wyland and other well-known contemporary artists. Upcoming events for the Key West Art Center include the 27th Annual Key West Craft Show on January 28 and 29; the center is located at 301 Front Street and is open daily with free admission.
There can be no better lifestyle than that of a fun, relaxing island paradise paired with the finest in world-class cultural activities; this is Key West! After over 25 years of matching people with their island paradise home, I never tire of the smiles I see when people discover that Key West is the perfect place to find happiness. Contact me today to find your island paradise, by phone at Margarita Villoch, 305-304-8505, by email at margarita@isellkw.com, or on the web at www.isellkw.com.
With its lush tropical greenery and warm, fresh ocean air, Key West is the perfect place to welcome the New Year. The people of the Keys know how to throw a party, and Key West offers the ultimate New Year’s Eve experience!
The center of the action is on Duval Street, which is closed to traffic so that tens of thousands of New Year’s Eve revelers can party well into the first morning of 2012. The mild weather here in the Keys means celebrating island style; you can even join the party right off the beach, still wearing your swimsuit and flip-flops!
This year, Sloppy Joe’s Bar will host the 19th Annual Dropping of the Conch Shell. Stop by early at 201 Duval Street in Key West and join the celebration! Live entertainment starts at noon on December 31 and includes Nick Norman, The Pete and Wayne Show, and the Hyjinx Band. All eyes will be on the rooftop as the clock strikes midnight and the Conch Shell is finally lowered – confetti, streamers and lights fill the night sky! There are no reservations taken for this event and a door charge is in effect for patrons of Sloppy Joe’s.
If your tastes lean more toward the fashion scene, you will not want to miss the World Famous Shoe Drop at the Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House at 724 Duval Street. At the stroke of midnight, world famous drag queen Sushi will descend in her giant high-heeled red shoe! Live entertainment and special guest appearances happen all night. With a VIP Pass, a lucky few will join the VIP party on the balcony for a New Year’s Eve to remember! Balcony tickets are $100 and sell out very quickly; if interested, phone 305-293-9800.
The history buff should not miss the celebration at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Here the New Year’s Eve Madness celebration gives a nod to the seafaring history of our island; midnight on the ship America 2.0 brings the lowering of the pirate wench to a background of cannon fire and cheers from the ship’s pirate crew. Live music and dancing happen all night at Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 Williams Street. There are no reservations required and everyone will feel at home at the “last little piece of Old Key West.”
There are so many fabulous New Year’s Eve parties in Key West that it is impossible to experience them all in a single night. Why not join the party every year by making Key West your home? You will experience not only the best in celebrations but also the peace and serenity of an island paradise filled with caring people. I have over 25 years of experience matching people just like you to their perfect Key West home; give me a call today and I will help you make this your island paradise! Contact me by phone at Margarita Villoch, 305-304-8505, by email at margarita@isellkw.com, or on the web at www.isellkw.com.
When it's time to start living your Key West or Florida Keys real estate dreams, talk with someone who knows and understands the market and the lifestyle. Contact Margarita & start packing!
Spectacular sunrises over the Ocean, glorious sunsets over the Gulf. Others like Key West Island living, where there's history in every home--from Bahamian Cottage to Conch House to Victorian Mansion. And some think living on a golf course out to sea sounds about par and want their home a chip shot from the tee.
Since the early 1980's Margarita has gained solid experience marketing all these unique Residential and Commercial Properties in Key West and the Lower Florida Keys. She's also completely fluent in English and Spanish, for the many buyers and sellers who speak English as an "outside-the-home language."
A marine researcher in her pre-Realtor life, Margarita now lives the idyllic existence that many of her client's aspire toward. Mornings that begins next to the sea with refreshing ocean breezes, gently swaying palms, exotic tropical plants and unique wildlife. Workdays in a vibrant, historic city amid a wide array of creative and interesting individuals. Relaxing in the "best back yard ever", the crystal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the islands of the "backcountry". Evenings beginning with a salute to that famous Key West sunset, then world class dining in one of the island's many fine restaurants. Not bad for an average Tuesday, of course weekends are even better.
When it's time to start living your Key West or Florida Keys real estate dreams, talk with someone who knows andunderstands the market and the lifestyle. Margarita offers nearly two decades of successful Residential and Commercial Real Estate Experience in the unique environment of the Florida Keys. Whether you're interested in purchasing or selling, contact Margarita for guaranteed satisfaction in your real estate transaction.
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“Margarita Villoch was our Realtor when we sold our house in Key West earlier this year, and we cannot say enough good things about her. Our house was only on the market two days before we had a contract offer and sold virtually for our asking price and this was due to the good advice and professionalism of Margarita and her Realtor associate, Charles. In addition, she handled all the details and made a process that can be fraught with anxiety so very easy for us. Margarita is a wonderful asset to Key West and we miss her.” ~Ernest & Carolyn Ruesch
“As young first time homebuyers we didnt know where to start. Margarita was very supportive and patient, she explained everything to us (more then once if necessary). She was always polite,organized and efficient. She did everything from guideing us through our home inspection, to helping us with our loan process, to getting us a great home warranty program. I would never buy or sell a home in Key West without Margarita Villoch. Thank you so very very much.” ~Junior & Toni Carrazana
“I was a very naive first time home buyer with no experience in the real estate market (especially the battleground that is Key West real estate!) Margarita came highly recommended by several locals in the legal field. When I first called her, I had no idea about financing, confusing Monroe county insurances or any of the assorted complex issues that face first time home purchasers.....Margarita stuck with me for almost an entire year and showed me house after house (at least 60 properties!!)until I finally found one that suited my needs. After finding me my DREAM house she went above and way, way, way beyond, holding my hand through the home inspection, financing, and finally, the closing. Her experience in Monroe County real estate, local knowledge, community connections, vision, and passion make her an ESSENTIAL piece in locating your tropical dream home in the Keys. I could have never even began the journey without her loyality, honesty, frankness and friendship. Now, not only is she my real estate agent, she is one of my closest friends! THANKS MARGS!” ~Michelle Maxwell
“Being an attorney who has dabbled in real estate throughout the years, I thought I could deal directly with the seller's broker and perhaps get a better deal. However, in this era of short sales, foreclosures and tight lending practices the opposite is true, particularly in a unique location like Key West. Simply put, my transaction would never have closed if it was not for the efforts of Margarita Villoch.” ~George Pallas
“My husband and I bought our house with Margarita's help; we were driving down the street and saw a sign that said "For Sale: Price Reduced" with Margarita's name on it. We didn't know her at all. She showed us the house, which was totally without what Realtors call "curb appeal". She didn't pressure us, but gave us the name of a home inspector. After we bought the house, and for the few years before we moved in and still lived in Massachusetts, she found us someone to keep the grass mowed and the yard in shape, and got someone to fix the air conditioning when a neighbor called and told us something was wrong, and gave us a copy of Quit Your Job and Move to Key West! She really went the extra mile to make sure everything worked out.” ~Marilyn Berner
“Hi and happy New Year! Thank you for everything! Meg and I both have kudos for your services. We chose well! Closing is done. We are happy. Best regards” ~Howard Phillips
“Margarita's integrity, and hard work, made the selling of my home, a positive, stress-free experience. She works magic. I have a lot more superlatives that I can use.” ~Kathleen Reasoner
“I honestly feel Margarita...not only are you a great top notch sales person......but I actually feel you care for your clients..you care for us to be happy in deals AND TO SUCCEED...you’re not just after the buck...guess that's why Margarita has been successfull for so many years......John and I want to take Key West by storm......Mayor Chantry in my future??????????? “ ~Linda and John Chantry
“Thank you so much for taking care of the sale of the property and you made it so easy. I didn't think it would be that easy, I really appreciate it.” ~Elsie Svozil
“Hello Margarita, this is MJ Webster up in Indiana. I just wanted to say thank you. I can't tell you how much and how excited Todd is. He is like a little kid at Christmas. Especially since we came home, it just hit him that we're actually going to be living in Key West. He is so thrilled and I just can't thank you enough. You did an AWESOME job and I look forward to seeing you soon.” ~MJ Webster
“Margarita Villoch personifies terms like client focus, added value and attention to detail. We came down to Key West two years ago with two days available to look for a house. We gave her a price range and space requirements and then spent the next day and a half viewing 18 different properties. They all fit the specifications and the logistics were flawless. We found exactly what we wanted and signed an offer at the airport as we were leaving. We unhesitatingly recommend her.” ~Bruce and Mimi Plowman
"Margarita is a professional - organized and thorough. My buying and selling experiences with her were problem free. Plus, she's fun to be around...." ~Hawk Pollard
“Getting a vacation place in the Lower Keys seemed like a daunting task...until we met Margarita Villoch. Margarita helped us find, negotiate and purchase our place, and she made the whole process easy and pleasant. But the best part of working with Margarita came after the sale, when she remained "on the team", and helped us out with the many little details owning a new home requires, but which can be so difficult to manage "long distance": she hooked us up with a competent, reliable handyman who made some needed repairs and updates, then inspected his work before we paid him; she helped us get our ROGO exempt letter; she even got & mailed us some upholstery samples we needed, but had forgotten to take back "up North" with us after closing. If you're looking to buy or sell a place in the Lower Keys, in our opinion you couldn't have a better representative than Margarita Villoch.” ~Marilynn Hunter and Becky Stoops
"My husband and I have bought and sold several properties throughout the years, and we have never encountered a better Realtor than Margarita. Not only is she extremely competent and wise, but also very cordial, professional and responsive. We attempted to sell our house in Key West a couple of times, but were not totally convinced. We contacted her, she advice us to wait a year until things looked better. Needless to say she was right. We waited and called her back. She sold our house very quickly at almost the price we've asked for. Wish we could "clone" her for our next real estate adventures in other states. We highly recommend her services" ~Patricia and Rich LaFace
"We're glad we chose Margarita, she listened carefully so we relaxed. We knew we were in good hands." ~Barb and Ted Lesher
"We're completely satisfied with the real estate services provided by Margarita. She's conscientious and reliable, extremely nice to work with, and made the entire experience a very pleasant one. We recommend her without reservation." ~Ruth and Harry Montague
“I first met Margarita in 1989 when I called her regarding an ad for a house in Key West. We arranged to meet and as soon as we met I knew Margarita would find my house for me. She treated me like I was her only customer and took me everywhere for two weeks. We saw houses from one end of Key West to the next until we found the house that suit me best. It happened to be on Saddlebunch Key, not far from Margarita’s house. Did you ever meet someone and know that this person was special? I knew right away that, despite the bad press given real estate agents, I could trust her and she would lead me in the right direction. She has helped countless numbers of my friends with the same diligence and respect I received. I recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for an honest agent who truly cares about setting you up with the home that's right for you. You will be her top priority, not the amount of the sale. You can have confidence in Margarita.” ~Joan Kilgen
“We feel very fortunate to have met and worked with Margarita. Her professionalism and expertise put us at ease from day one, right on through to our closing date and beyond. She was always accessible for any questions and concerns. She used her in-depth knowledge of the local market and trends, and got our house sold! She's terrific and we highly recommend her.” ~Isabel Gonzales
“You went well beyond the call of duty and I can assure you that all of our future real estate dealings -
both personal and professional- will be through you.” ~William Webster
“Margarita, No two people can be happier to have met you. Sally and I want you to know how delighted we were with our experience of selling our home thru your efforts. We were more personally delighted with the way you cooperated with us. Thanx for the ‘always’ being there and quick response to our questions etc. You are a dynamite person and Realtor. Thank you for a great job, all your expertise, and mostly for the wonderful experience and your friendship as a result. Thank you so very much.” ~Barb Geair and Sally Werner
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