Michael Haskins

The Art Gone Wild Gallery, 619 Duval St., finds itself fitting nicely on the street that is known for its diversity, quirky charm and...

TSKW relies on the community – membership, donations and business sponsorships to round out the income we take in from workshops, events, and grants. It takes the generosity and support of the community to manage our facilities, which include residency cottages, a sculpture garden, studios, and two exhibition spaces – and to continually offer stimulating and exciting programs.

I have been told that my portrayal of island life is darned accurate, so Keys residents enjoy seeing themselves through my characters. A lot of people from “up north” say that my descriptions warm them in winter and make them long for return visits to the Keys. Aside from that, I think my avoidance of clichés and my examples of island humor make folks want to keep reading the novels.

Tony Gregory and Christine Scarsella always wanted to own their own art gallery and studio. When they saw the property at 830 Caroline St.,...

first visited the Keys in the mid-’80s and fell in love with the area. I knew right then this would be my home. I spent every moment after that trying to figure how to live here. It took a while but there was no other place on the planet I wanted to be. I just love everything about the Keys.