Grand Opening of the Key West Fragrance and Cosmetic Factory Inc
Our roots go back to a single moment when Aloe Vera was applied to a sunburn in 1971, long before the term SPF was invented. It worked so well on burned skin, we wondered what it could do continuously for healthy skin? Key West Aloe was born.
May 3, 1977
Governor Names Joe Liszka to U.S. Small Business
Florida Governor Bob Graham selected Joe Liszka to serve as an official delegate to the Small Business Council
December 09,1979
Fire at the Key West Fragrance and Cosmetic Factory
The Key West Fragrance and Cosmetic Factory on Greene Street suffered fire, smoke and water damage. It took almost two hours to put out.
April 26, 1980
One Who Got Away...
From the handsome charismatic model for KWA's men line to a Hollywood breakthrough. Key West Aloe's own Mr. K'West becomes a CBS movie star.
June 11, 1982
Educational Foundation Gift
Joe Liszka & Frank Romano donate $1,200 to the Florida Keys Educational Foundation, Inc.
March 27, 1983
Romano Again Elected to Board of Directors
Frank won re-election to the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association's board of directorys!
July 03, 1988
18 years in Key West and Counting!
Key West Aloe annonces a new facorty in Florida City!
November, 1989
Key West Aloe Sponsoring Salt Pond Brochures
KWA helps purchased 15 acres of critical wildlife habatitat
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May 12, 1991
Key West Aloe Launches Equus
Frank & Jose announce the newest men's fragrance - Equus
December 15, 1991
Frank Romano Celebrates his 75th Birthday
Everyone was invited to celebrate Frank's 75th birthday
August, 1997
Liszka named Humanitarian of the Year
After years of involvement with civic and charitable organization, Jose Liszka was named Humanitarian of the Year.