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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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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Celebrating short-attention-span theatre, the theatre at 319 Duval St. is proud to present short plays with an exciting mix of playwrights, directors and actors.

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

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The true story of how a sports writer reconnected with his aging mentor is to be presented at the playhouse at historic Mallory Square.

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The theatre at 319 Duval St. is proud to bring back more of Shel Silverstein's short plays.

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The theatre at 319 Duval St. is proud to bring back more of Shel Silverstein's short plays.

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Historic Key West and Fort Taylor transform into a pirates' stronghold with over 150 pirate entertainers. Tall ships, sea battles, arts and crafts, pirate sails, a living history encampment and nonstop entertainment!

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