This twenty-seventh annual event celebrates the legendary author’s work and lifestyle. The event comprises literary readings, a short story competition, a museum exhibit, a fishing tournament and the Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest.

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The winner of the annual short-story competition is to be announced during a free reception at Hemingway's first Key West residence, Casa Antigua, 314 Simonton Street, 8 p.m.

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Pulitzer Prize nominee Lorian Hemingway; mystery writer Tom Corcoran; playwright and actor Brian Gordon Sinclair; author and expert fishing guide Jeffrey Cardenas; master storyteller Captain Finbar Gittelman and special literary guests gather at Wyland Galleries, 623 Duval Street, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Writer, artist and Hemingway grandson Edward Hemingway is to introduce and sign his children’s book “Bump in the Night” during a 5:30-7 p.m. reception at the popular Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas St. Free.

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The 28th celebration of the legendary author’s work and lifestyle features literary readings, a theatrical premiere, short story competition, fishing tournament and Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest. A celebration will be held on July 21st, Hemingway’s 109th birthday.

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The 43rd annual juried fine art show is set on lower Whitehead Street in historic Old Town.

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Runners start at the Southernmost Point in the continental United States and race through Old Town. Race-day registration is available noon to 4 p.m. at the Caribbean Street Fair, Fleming and Duval Streets, and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the Southernmost House Grand Hotel & Museum, 1400 Duval Street, the site of the awards ceremony.

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The 6 toed cats have become a staple at the Hemingway House in Key West. Lately the USDA was trying to dig it's claws into the pockets of the 6 toe cats caretakers.

Finally, City officials have sided with Ernest Hemingway‘s former home and its celebrated six-toed felines in its catfight with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The house has been locked in a dispute with the USDA, which claims the museum is an "exhibitor" of cats and needs a special license, a claim the home disputes.

It also states that the cats are "an integral part of the history and ambiance of the Hemingway House."

The cats are descendants of a six-toed cat given as a gift to the writer in 1935. All carry the gene for six toes, though not all display the trait.

Is this really the best way to spend tax payers dollars. Chasing Six Toed Cats and trying to put the squeeze on one of Key Wests most historical attractions. C'mon…. there has

to be something on their plate more important than this!

Lorian Hemingway will announce the winners of her acclaimed American literary contest at an 8 p.m. reception at Casa Antigua, 314 Simonton St. Event features a presentation on Casa Antigua’s history by owner Tom Oosterhoudt and a reading of the winning short story. Free.

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The Fisher family and friends present Mel Fisher Days activities each year to celebrate the legendary salvor’s accomplishments, unquenchable optimism and exuberant zest for life.

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