Howard and the band says the reason he’s smiling is because he’s living on an island, lyrics to one of his popular songs.
Margaritaville hosts benefit for club
Keys area Boys and Girls Clubs benefited from Howard Livingston and the Mile Marker 24 Band’s 13th annual “One Particular Harbor” concert at Margaritaville on Duval Street last Sunday. All the money raised stays in the community to support youth programs.
Dan Hatch, Monroe County Clerk of Court Amy Heavilin, Marta Gore, and Howard’s wife, Cyndy Livingston, are singing along to the song and enjoying an evening that supports local children.
Marc and Tammy Hollander from the Coconut Castaways, Artist Koz, Cheryl Johnson, and Joanne and Scott Cates gather at a table. The 400-plus members of Southernmost Coconut Castaway members do a ton of volunteer — logging more than 1,000 hours last year.
Boys and Girls Club Area Director Cece Williamson, left, Executive Director Dan Domdroski, Big Pine Key Program Director Lauren Waldrop, and Board Member Megan Bensted oversee the raffle.
Assistant Executive Director for Boys and Girls Club Susan Kent and volunteer Charlie Mensch with First State Bank sign people into the event.
LaReta Morrison, Karen Hirst, and Drew Dzykewicz are constants at Howard’s events.
Donna Vain and Roxie Gillespie of Big Pine Key are big Howard fans. They try to make it most of his events.
Key Westers Lisa, Stephanie, Austin and Emily enjoy the music and the cause. Stephanie Griffiths became a fan after hearing Howard play on the barge at Snipes Point. ‘He’s so generous,’ she said.
Karon and Stan Rzad check out the stacked silent auction upstairs at Margaritaville.
Pola and grandson Ryder dance to ‘Still A Lot of Magic in Key West.’
Sam Kauffman, Trish Gibson, and Julia Kauffman catch up in between sets.