Tony Tarracino

Tony Tarracino
Mayor of Key West
In office
1989–1991
Preceded byJohn Ingahm
Succeeded byDennis Wardlow
Personal details
Born
Anthony Tarracino

August 10, 1916
Elizabeth, New Jersey
DiedNovember 1, 2008

Tony Tarracino (August 10, 1916 – November 1, 2008), commonly called Captain Tony, was an American saloonkeeper, boat captain, politician, gambler, and storyteller in Key West, Florida. He was a well-known personality in the city and has been called "arguably the city's most beloved resident" and "the conscience of Key West."