#FishForJose 2020 Thank You & Reflection
The Fish For Jose weekend began Friday with the kick off party at the best restaurant in the Florida Keys, the Square Grouper’s My New Joint. The menu was marvelous! The main courses ranged from fish or filet mignon sliders to a buffet of delectable salads and finger food like Thai and buffalo lollipop wings. The sauces the […]
2020 SPANISH FLY MUSIC FESTIVAL SUCCESS !!
With the help of sponsors and our community, we were able to raise over $11,000 at the 2020 Spanish Fly Music Festival. Thank you to everyone who attended! If you missed out, you can still help make fishing dreams come true at www.josewejebefoundation.org. Thanks to our entertainment and to Marathon Florida TV88 for sharing the […]
$6000 Raised for Hurricane Dorian Relief
With the success of our 2nd Annual Halfway Thru Hurricane Season Party hosted by Irish Kevin’s we were able to raise $6000 for Hurricane Dorian Recovery for Key West Cares. This group was founded by the people of the Conch Republic the city officials of Key West ,Bussiness people of Key West, Churches and people […]
#FISHFORJOSE 2019 Thank You & Reflection
Our third annual Fish for Jose weekend was a huge success. The Kick-Off Party was hosted by the Square Grouper’s My New Joint. As always, the food was absolutely delicious. Whenever you find yourself in the Florida Keys, My New Joint should be on your list as food destination! Saturday morning, we held our second […]
Krissy Reflects on Fish For Jose 2018
Hurricanes. Living in the Keys, I always knew this was a part of my reality. But, I had escaped a real pounding from this particular part of Mother Nature for my whole life. That ended September 10. My family and I made out better than most, and worse than some after Hurricane Irma. My husband Dave […]
A Personal Reflection on #FishForJose
Guest post from Jeff Dillow, Hollywood Public Relations I’ve worked with countless clients over the past 20 years and, every now and then, one stands out as having touched you personally. Working with the Jose Wejebe “Spanish Fly” Memorial Foundation and having the opportunity to attend the #FishForJose event in January was one of those […]
Saltwater Angler Hosts Fish For Jose 2016
In 2015 we held an event at the Key West Harbour Yacht Club. Invites went out, we publicized it in local magazines a radio shows. Social Media. Businesses, artist like Caleb Goins, friends of the Foundation like Jim Strickland photography, and Chasin Fin made the way down. Fish For Jose is about celebrating who he […]
My Fish For Jose Day 2016
We looked at the weather for January 18, the official “Fish for Jose” day. The forecast did not look good. This was my dad’s birthday so it was almost fitting that nasty weather was forecast. He would often joke that rough weather seemed to be his signature. We decided to go early on January 16. […]
Trash Day for Jose
Good Friday of 2012 was also the day that Jose tragically lost his life in a plane crash in Everglades City. He called me at work before he took off, and asked what my plans were for Easter. Monday we were going to get together and I was going to make one his favorite dishes. […]
