Women are to compete to catch dolphin fish for cash prizes.

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This competition is for women only although male captains and mates are allowed. The event includes large cash prizes.

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Anglers are to use fast boats to target the voracious king mackerel, also known as kingfish, for cash prizes.

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Amateur golfers are to compete for cash prizes, including $25,000 for a hole-in-one, at the Key West Golf Club. The Bacardi Girls will be on hand at holes 10 and 15 to offer drink specials.

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One of the "Hottest" events of the year features Miami's Havana Soul, a Silent Auction with authentic Cuban art and items, authentic Cuban food, a Mojito cash bar and Cuban cigar collection. Sponsored by the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden, tickets are $50 for buffet and cash bar, $125 for VIP seated dining. Reserve tickets now! Saturday, March 8, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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Targeting multiple species, this annual challenge starts a season-long tournament that awards certificates for outstanding catches and prizes in a host of categories.

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During Key West’s annual Fantasy Fest, practically anything goes.  You can be as outrageous as you want to be.  Thousands of people flock to the island to revel in the fun each October.  This is not an event for the kids, unless you can’t find a sitter that is!  You can enjoy a yacht race, the Royal Coronation Ball, Mardi Gras Massacre, and so much more.  The fun begins on October 20 with Fantasy Fest in Key West.  Your senses will be bombarded with the sights, tastes, and sounds of the Caribbean. Nudity isn’t allowed and body paint doesn’t count as clothing.  So be sure to cover up when you venture out to enjoy the fun.

 Among the events for you to enjoy is Goombay, which is a street party that is held in the Bahama Village.  The Conch King and Queen are crowned at the Royal Coronation Ball.  You can also attend the Headdress Ball and the street fair.  If you have a pet, then you should attend the Pet Masquerade.  This is a costume contest for your animal friends.  If you prefer to dress up yourself, then the Pretenders in Paradise is the costume contest for you.  The Masquerade March is a daytime procession that travels through Key West’s streets or you can attend the Fantasy Fest parade which is the festival’s culmination.

 There are many parties and events for you to attend.  Fantasy Fest is an event to rival Mardi Gras in its wildness.  There are so many activities for you to enjoy, you will not be able to fit it all in.  Your biggest problem will be where to go party next.  Some events are fee based; however, there are many that are free to attend.  Some of the costume parties and competitions have cash prizes for the best costume.  So why not get your party clothes on and get ready to attend Fantasy Fest in Key West?

Fantasy Fest is coming upon Key West soon and Key West is readying for a fantastic blowout celebration! 

Having fun is what Fantasy Fest is all about, however Dr. Mom (Sue Mauer, P.A.-C.) and Scott Briscoe are not just there for the festivities.  In fact, they have a bigger mission in mind and they need your help! 

Taking their Ship of Fools around town, they are making it their goal during the Fantasy Fest celebration to raise money for AIDS Help, Inc. Not only do they want to raise money, they also want to have fun!

Dr. Mom and Captain Scott need you to help them raise money throughout the Fantasy Fest celebration.  All donations go directly to the clients of AIDS Help, Inc.  This means that nothing you give will go to staff or administration.  It goes only to those who need financial assistance with housing, medical reasons, clothing, food, and transportation. 

	If you are familiar with the organization, you may already know Captain Scott Briscoe has been volunteering his time to AIDS causes since the 1990s.  He was even named Volunteer of the year in 2004 by the organization.  Not only does Captain Scott put in his time and effort to AIDS charities, he also proudly captains the Blu Q, a gay owned and operated sailing catamaran in Key West.  If you want to see the bluer side of Key West, take a ride on the Blu Q!
	Dr. Mom is a former firefighter/EMT turned physician assistant from Ohio.  She has made Key West her home for the past six years and spends hours working with cancer and AIDS patients each week.  As the founder of The North Coast Parrothead Club, she too has her hands full.

They will be all over Key West for the next few weeks, collecting donations and selling raffle tickets for giveaways. One of their most popular raffles is the $20 raffle for a $1000 Key West vacation for two!  

A Ship of Fools with Dr Mom and Captain Scott is sailing across Key West giving away these fantastic vacations at these ultra low prices. The deal is, you purchase a $20 raffle ticket from A Ship of Fools, and if your ticket is pulled, you get the $1000 3 day vacation in Key West.  There are no questions asked, so you don’t have to tell a soul!  You can slip away with one of your family members or friends and enjoy this wonderful vacation without stress, should you win.

The best part is that a ticket is pulled every Sunday for one of the $1000 3 day vacations!  When you win, you and a guest will enjoy a three night stay at Cypress House (room for two), Dinner for two at Café Sole, a snorkel trip for two courtesy of Sunny Days, a Trails Of Margaritaville walking tour for two, drinks for two from Schooner Wharf, and a 30 minute photography session courtesy of Conch Concierge (cost of prints not included).  The total in prizes is more than $1000 and you can be eligible for a mere $20!

The Cypress House	The Trails Of Margaritaville Tour	Sunny Days Catamaran
The Schooner Wharf Bar	Caf'e Sole	The Conch Concierge

With each raffle being limited to only 100 tickets, your chances of winning are fantastic!  All proceeds go directly to AIDS Help, Inc.  To access more information on this campaign, visit http://ashipoffools.com   and take a look around. You can purchase tickets directly from the website and have a chance of winning, no matter where you live!

Contact: Michael Vernon, Campaign Manager
Phone: 305 292 2292
Email:  Sue Mauer (Dr. Mom) suemaurer@yahoo.com