KEY WEST, Florida Keys — The second annual Captain Tony Days
festivities, recalling the late Key West bar owner and former mayor
renowned for his colorful life, is set for Wednesday through Saturday,
Aug. 8-11. The lighthearted festival commemorates "Captain Tony" Tarracino, who
owned the island's legendary Captain Tony's Saloon, 428 Greene St., for
nearly 30 years. A former charterboat captain, gambler and reputed
gunrunner, he served as mayor of Key West from 1989 to 1991 and died in
2008 at age 92. Tarracino's life inspired a film titled "Cuba Crossing," starring
Stuart Whitman, and the song "Last Mango in Paris" by internationally
acclaimed recording artist Jimmy Buffett. The festival is to kick off at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, with a party
and Captain Tony Trivia challenge at the Smokin' Tuna Saloon, 4 Charles
St. Captain Tony Days is to be represented with a booth at Saturday's Key
West Lobsterfest street fair, set to take place from noon to 11 p.m. in
the 100 through 500 blocks of Duval Street. Plans call for Tarracino
family members to be on hand to meet the captain's fans, share stories
and display their artwork. For more information visit:
fla-keys.com/keywest and enjoy the festivities.
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