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INSIDE ‘Taking My Turn’ takes the stage this weekend at Marathon Community Theatre starring (back row) John Hunt, Lesley Aaron, (middle row) Jim ‘Boomer’ Kelly, George Lancaster, Mike Chaplin, (front row) Cathy Supp, Marilyn Tempest and Heidi Ferrell. See the story on page 6. Photo by GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly

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LOCAL CHATTER

By Gabriel Sanchez The longest running sports event in the United States, the Kentucky Derby, is set for Saturday, May 7. Since 1875 the derby has maintained its place in American lore, giving us majestic horses, timehonored traditions, and rightfully earning its reputation as “the most exciting two minutes in sports.”

Often we associate images of large fashionable hats, roaring commentary, and the familiar taste of mint juleps. But more than half the fun of watching the Derby is cheering on the oddly, and sometimes humorously, named horses. So, we asked ...

What would you name a racehorse?

ALEX JOHNSON, bartender at Sunset Grille and Raw Bar, would pay homage to his family in choosing the name Comanche. “My father’s first horse was named Comanche, who loved roaming the 400 acres of his property,” Alex said. “My family’s history is rooted in the Mohawk Indians up north.”

ED TORELLA, a winner in the Marathon Meltdown weight-loss challenge, is headed for the Kentucky Derby right now. For realz. Before he left, he said he would name his horse “Jer-Con-Ed” — a combination of the teammate names Jerry, Connie and Ed. The trio took home the grand prize. See page 14 for more details.

KARLA ARGUETA would name her horse Crescendo. “In a musical piece the crescendo is the high point of the piece, which is essentially the climax of the song,” she said.

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[Editor’s note: This is three-part series about firearms in the islands. It starts with a look at law enforcement and recent incidents and will also cover gun safety, education and opinion in coming weeks. Stay tuned.]

GUNS IN THE KEYS A look at concealed weapons permits and the safety of officers

By Hays Blinckmann

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uns, whether you are for or against them, they exist almost everywhere in the continental United States. Over the past decade in the Florida Keys, more and more guns have entered our news, our stores and our lives across the board.

No longer does the use of the word “gun” or “shooting” come solely associated with nefarious behavior of criminals on the mainland. From housewives to tourists, people are packing all up and down the island chain; and with that, instances and choices that can affect the quality of life and safety of our residents.

The Florida Keys presently sport three gun ranges (two public, one private), and five gun shops. But many small businesses and private citizens also have FFL’s (Federal Firearm License) where guns can be sold from businesses or homes.

Monroe County has 8,120 concealed weapons permits as of March 31, 2016, according to the Department of Agriculture statistics, which is the highest per capita for a county in Florida. About 10 percent of Florida Keys residents are able

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(In the Keys, there is no “open carry” law that allows gun owners to display their weapon, for instance, in a hip holster.)

Residents and law enforcement have noticed an uptick in crime involving guns in the Keys. (See sidebar). And the national news stories surrounding “stand your ground” challenges on the street and in the courtroom have made their way into Keys living rooms as matters of debate. Some support an individual’s right to protect themselves under a threat or perceived threat, while others worry what will become of society when individuals can brandish weapons at inappropriate times.

Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsey and Key West Chief Donie Lee have a lot of insight into what affects gun owners and their choices concerning lawful and unlawful activity.

According to Sheriff Ramsey and Chief Lee, the majority of concealed weapons permit holders rarely commit crimes.

Most violent criminal activity with a gun involves career criminals with the intent to do harm. But there are the other instances, when people make bad choices.

“The shooting on Duval Street is a perfect example. My understanding is that he had a concealed carry permit from another state. He was intoxicated and had a firearm, and made a very dangerous, bad choice which had serious consequences,” said Chief Lee. Sheriff Ramsey has seen a rise in anger and gun usage in the general population especially with road rage and any situation that involves alcohol.

“People are acting without thinking, and the majority of time, here in the Keys, the

I believe that as a nation we need to enact common sense gun safety regulations: Mandatory training, mental health checks, and other precautions to ensure public safety. Gun ownership is an individual choice, and there is a lot that goes into that decision.

— Key West Police Chief Donie Lee

problem is with alcohol,” said Sheriff Ramsey.

“Guns with alcohol, nothing good comes of it.

If you are going to drink, leave your gun at home.”

Sheriff Ramsey said he is against the idea of open carry laws, but a proponent for lawful gun ownership as a safety measure for our society.

Florida Law states that “discharging a firearm or possessing it loaded in hand, while under the influence of alcohol, any prohibited substance, or prescribed medication is a violation of the law.” Also, carrying a concealed weapon — even with a permit — is forbidden in places such as bars, schools, career centers, hospitals, government buildings, “places of nuisance,” prisons, police stations, and polling places.

“At least, with a permit, we know who these people are, and they’re law abiding. There’s a whole criminal element who carry firearms and don’t have permits, and these people most certainly pose a threat. That’s why continuous training of police officers is crucial. And that level of caution is why police often get a bad rap for being overzealous,” according to Chief Lee. The number of concealed weapons permits in the Keys, as well as tourists passing through who might also be carrying, have absolutely made police officers more cautious and aware.

Keys police officers operate under a “mandatory wear” policy, meaning at all times on-duty officers must wear bullet proof vests. Also, since 2005, Key West police officers have had dash cams and as of 2015, they wear body cameras.

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ASSOCIATION S R O T C A R T N S CO FLORIDA KEY

Improper exhibition of dangerous weapons or firearms: If any person having or carrying any dirk, sword, sword cane, firearm, electric weapon or device, or other weapon shall, in the presence of one or more persons, exhibit the same in a rude, careless, angry, or threatening manner, not in necessary self-defense, the person so offending shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree — Fla. Statute 790.10

Recent incidents involving guns

March 23, 2016 A Sugarloaf man was arrested after he allegedly pointed a gun at a Big Pine couple on a motorcycle in what was described as a road rage incident.

March 21, 2016 Three people were shot at 1 a.m. on Duval Street, allegedly by a Sugarloaf man involved in a domestic dispute.

The three victims received non-life threatening injuries.

Feb. 24, 2016 A Kentucky man was arrested after he allegedly pointed a gun at the driver and passenger of a truck as he was driving southbound on U.S.1.

Jan. 14, 2016 An Iowa man was arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun on another man staying at the same motel over a dispute regarding cell phone usage in an outside common area.

Dec. 26, 2015 A Marathon man was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot two people and firing a rifle in public.

Nov. 15, 2015 A Fort Lauderdale man was arrested after he allegedly fired a gun inside of the Hog Heaven bar in Islamorada. A second man was also arrested at the scene who reportedly ran back to his vehicle and retrieved his gun, then returned to the bar with it.

Oct. 24, 2015 A man shot a deputy on Stock Island. The officer was wearing a bulletproof vest and received minor injuries.

Oct. 15, 2015 A man and a woman were shot to death in their home on Cuba Road in Tavernier.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Bravo to the Marathon High School Drama Club!

Friday and Saturday night, 38 students put on the award-winning musical "Chicago," which blew us away. Led by director Carrollyn Cox, and some additional adults, help the students created the set, costumes, lighting, sound and choreography which required team work and commitment.

Together, crew and actors presented a fabulous show.

Some of the actors will be moving on to further their education. We wish them good luck in their new endeavors and we are looking forward to seeing the remaining students involved in great future productions.

Marathon should be very proud of this wonderful group of students.

Special thanks to Carrollyn Cox and all involved in taking on and executing this challenging, exciting show.

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About delegates Although I am not a Trump supporter I agree with my friend Danny Coll's April 22 letter that it is strange that although Donald Trump won all 99 of the Florida delegates, none of those 99 delegates will necessarily be a Trump supporter even though they will be legally bound to vote for Trump on the first three ballots (if it goes that far). I would advocate a statutory change that the delegates should be selected not by the party, but by the campaign committee of the candidate who won the primary.

This seems only logical. However, given that the Legislature is run by legislators presumably beholden to the parties, I would concede that such a change is as likely as a blizzard in Key West in August.

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t’s called a staged musical reading, but it’s a collection of wonderful songs with simple, yet fluent, spoken lines that tie the whole story together. ‘Taking My Turn’ is a collection of songs and stories about aging — the aches and pains, sex after 60, broken dreams, but also coming into your own with the time to pursue simple pleasures. It’s an award-winning musical originally conceived and adapted

by Robert H. Livingston with music by Gary William Friedman and lyrics by Will Holt. The show opened this week and will run through Sunday, May 8 with performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and ending with a special matinee on the final Sunday. Curtain is at 8 p.m.

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John Hunt performs a vignette — collected from real letters and memoirs — between songs.

of four mature men and four mature women. Devin Clarke and Jenn Mixon-Eick said the production will resonate with everybody.

“When you listen to other people’s stories about aging — the trials and tribulations and joys — you can connect with them,” said Clarke.

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Jim Kelly plays ‘Charles’ in ‘Taking My Turn.’

member of the cast, Jim “Boomer” Kelly said they were able to make some clever changes to “I Never Made Money From Music” so the number makes sense.

“I play the part of Charles, a retired railroad steward, who chose a ‘safe’ 9 to 5 job,” Kelly said. In the original score, the singer was African American who could have played with Louis Armstrong. “But we changed it around so I could have played trombone with Peter Cetera of Chicago.”

Marilyn Tempest sings “In April,” a touching tribute to her (fictional) deceased son.

“I don’t care who you are, if you’re sitting in the audience, you’re going to be crying before she’s finished,” Kelly said.

The cast sings many songs as an ensemble, but each vocalists has a chance to shine including George Lancaster with “In the House,” Heidi Ferrel with “Vivaldi,” John Hunt with “The Kite,” The Weekly’s Lesley Aaron with “I Am Not Old,” Mike Chaplin with “It Still Isn’t Over,” and Cathy Supp with “Two of Me.” For co-director Mixon-Eick, it’s a hard choice between the “I Like It’ and “Pick More Daisies.”

“I find myself singing those songs as I am driving myself home after rehearsal,” she said, laughing.

This isn’t the first time Mixon-Eick and Clarke have codirected a show. She said he’s an artistic genius.

“He’s absolutely a creative genius. He’s got a great, young mind and fresh ideas,” she said.

Clarke is just as appreciative of his co-director.

“We work really well together. She really helps the actors understand their character and motivation,” he said.

The show is dedicated to the memory of Bill Ross. The active theater member passed recently.

This show tugs on every possible heartstring.

—Jim ‘Boomer’ Kelly Page 6 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 29, 2016

UPPER KEYS raises scholarship funds for local students. ICE’s David Feder said the band plays genre-hopping music: Celtic reels, Flamenco, Gypsy-jazz, Arabic, Cuban, and South Asian rhythms.

“With violin, acoustic and electric guitar, bass, and a jaw-dropping, brilliant Cuban percussionist, this band will be a musical treat for attendees in the intimate Moka Café setting,” said Feder.

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guest artists including Paddy Moloney and The Chieftains, David Bromberg, Alex Cuba and Ruben Blades.

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he History of Diving Museum will host worldrecord setting freediver, Bob Croft, on Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m.

“Testing the Waters: My Career as an Underwater Research Subject” will be presented and will focus on Croft’s career as a test subject and collaborative investigator for the US Navy.

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by Navy research scientists, including blood shift during breath-hold dives, diving with prototype contact lenses, and lung and body function tests involving low oxygen and CO2.

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Every day is Earth Day for these guys Crew hopes to bring twice monthly cleanups to Keys beaches

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ramping through the remote backwoods and mangroves of Grassy Key, Kendall Klay and Douglas Hattendorf and a few volunteers pulled 4,000 pounds of trash caught in the roots of the hammock to be disposed of properly. They did it because they had a little extra time and wanted to make a difference.

“This isn’t our garbage, we didn’t put it here,” Klay said of the debris piled up from faraway lands and offshore boats.

“But, now it belongs to us because it landed on our beaches, our islands.”

The two met at this year’s Marathon Seafood Festival in March and hit it off with much common ground between them — both raised on Grassy Key, both with a passion for preserving the precious resources of the Florida Keys. Klay runs a charter boat and kayaking company, Keys To The Keys Adventures, and Hattendorf runs MamaOcean. Hattendorf has been pulling trash off Grassy Key beaches and roads since the ‘90s.

“I’m on a mission and I’m not stopping,” said Hattendorf, who adopted MM 56-58 in Grassy Key and is constantly picking up trash along the roadside two to four bags at a time — enough that he doesn’t go over his home’s trashcan quota.

“I’ve brought in about 20,000 pounds of trash since August.”

Before and after of the cleanup area. Klay and MamaOcean will be taking boats with kayaks and volunteers to Grassy Key to continue the efforts.

Klay and Hattendorf — with the help of Kurly’s Coffee, Promotions Guy, Marathon Garbage Service, Winn Dixie and an army of volunteers — hope to clean the beaches again on Monday, May 2 leaving the docks at 10 a.m. They will be supplying boats to the area, kayaks and paddleboards, gloves and trash bags, and an after-the-cleanup cookout. The public is encouragd to attend.

Meet at Keys To The Keys Adventure’s dock located at 11699 Overseas Highway, Marathon

by Vaca Cut. In May, they plan an underwater (scuba) clean up of the Tom’s Harbor Bridge area.

Klay has been keeping a small island off Stirrup Key clean for years, and when he mentioned this to Hattendorf, Hattendorf said he’d show him a spot where the trash gathered on the beach, pushed into the mangroves by high tides and was trapped.

“We are trying to set an example of what a couple people can do,” said Klay standing beside mountains of trash bags, waiting to be loaded into dumpsters donated by Marathon Garbage Service. “We don’t have a lot of resources, but look what we can accomplish.”

They pulled ropes, toothbrushes, water and fuel jugs, cans and bottles, broken plastics, chum boxes and bottle caps galore out of the mangrove area. “It was about 99 percent plastics we cleaned up, because it floats,” said Klay.

“And, it lays down a path of destruction all the way, taking out wildlife along its journey.”

Klay hopes to raise money to cleanup different Keys areas two times a month and really hopes other charter boat captains will call him and chip in their boats and time, too. “I hope I can get some support so we can continue doing this,” said Klay. “We want people to see it, I don’t think most locals really know how bad it is back there.”

For more information about the cleanup, call Klay at 409443-8850 or visit mamaocean. com.

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DATES Friday, April 29 • PTO movie night at 6 p.m. at Stanley Switlik School, Marathon.

• Sick Puppies Comedy improv show at 6:30 p.m. at Old Road Gallery, Islamorada.

Saturday, April 30 • Introductory Taoist Tai Chi class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Key Largo.

• Young People’s Concert from 4 to 5 p.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada.

Sunday, May 1 • Free yoga in the park for kids from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Marathon Community Park.

Monday, May 2 • Shoreline cleanup at 10 a.m. leaving from Keys to Keys dock, Marathon.

Thursday, May 5 • National Day of Prayer event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marathon Community Park.

May 6 and May 7 • Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament benefiting Habitat for Humanity.

Friday, May 6 • Book club discussion of ‘Being Mortal’ at 10 a.m. at Marathon library.

Friday, May 20 • Stanley Switlik Career and Truck Day in Marathon.

Thursday, May 26 • Free Caribbean Fish ID class at 7 p.m. at REEF Headquarters, MM 98.3.

Saturday, May 28 • MaraTri at 7 a.m. at Sombrero Beach.

Friday, June 3 • Free Roller Night from 7 to 9 p.m. at Marathon Community Park.

• Friday, June 10-12 • Key West Mystery Writers Festival weekend.

Saturday, June 11 • VFW Fishing Tournament.

Sunday, June 19 • FIRM golf tournament, tee off at 7 a.m. from Key West Golf Club.

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Can You Imagine Elegant Dining at These Prices?!

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Entire Entrée Menu at ½ Price* SOME EXAMPLES

Veal Parmesan, Marsala or Picatta $24 $12 Served over a bed of Linguini or Fettucini

Butcher Cut Steak $22 $11 Mashed Potato, Asparagus in a Mushroom Demi Sauce

Fresh Catch $28 $14

Picatta, Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce, or Blackened with Mango Salsa served with Rice and Asparagus

Sumptuous Desserts & Cocktails

Come Check Out our New Menu! There is Something Delicious for Every Palate! *Must be Seated by 7pm. Reservations Highly Recommended.

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Come Celebrate on Thursday, May 5th • Mexican Tortilla Soup • Chicken Chimichangas • Seafood Enchiladas • Chicken & Steak Burritos and Tamales • Margaritas & Mexican Beers (starting at 11am – Marathon location only)

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Bring Mom for dinner and she receives a FREE* entrée:

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MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY! Call (305) 289-0839 Lazy Days South, 725 11th Street, Oceanside, Marathon, MM 47.3 • www.lazydayssouth.com

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FISHING

Grouper season has its pluses and minuses Local grouper season reopens May 1

Charter mate Kyle Franz of Main Attraction has been fishing grouper for years. Last year, he reeled in this 39-pound snowy grouper from 650 feet of water on Florida Keys Reel Adventures with friend Kevin Johnsen.

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rouper season is closed in Monroe County waters from January 1 through April 30 each year with an anticipated opening on May 1.

The closure, which started in 2010, has been said to be good for the grouper stocks, but also a pain to some charter and commercial fishermen.

“Catching grouper is great the first few days, but then three days in, it’s back to normal,” said Ryon Logan, the charter captain of Cheerio out of Hurricane Hole Marina on Stock Island, who is not a fan of the closures, saying it hurts local charter and commercial fishermen.

“May is our busiest month anyway,” he said with tarpon, sailfish and dolphin fishing happening at the same time. “It’s a terrible system to target the fish and then flood the market.”

Grouper fishing from a boat typically involves baits fished near the bottom, with heavy tackle and line to bring grouper to the surface. Last year, Charter Captain Chris Mendola of Far Out Charters in Key West suggested live bait for the best bites, like pinfish, grunts and blue runners. Some also like to get in the water and try their hand at hunting down their tasty meals with a speargun.

Logan said there were a lot more grouper on the reef 10 years ago than there are now,

but says other things can attribute to the grouper’s numbers, like weather patterns and more.

He’s been fishing these waters for the past 15 years professionally as a commercial fisherman and a charter boat owner.

Fishermen target gags and blacks longer than 24-inches total length and reds at 20-inches total length or more.

Scamps and snowys can be found on deeper Keys wrecks.

Warsaw, Nassau, and goliath grouper harvest is prohibited year round. Recreational fishermen can’t have more than three grouper on their boat per person and can only have one black or one gag per person, i.e. a black grouper and two reds, or a gag grouper and two reds,

but not a black, a gag and a red.

Middle Keys resident Kyle Franz has charters lined up on Main Attraction out of Key Colony Beach for the opening of grouper season. “We usually anchor at the reef and on wrecks and fish with yellowtail,” he said.

Franz is a former commercial fisherman who made the switch to charter trips a few years ago.

“We have a couple spots lined up where we’ve been catching two or three grouper a day that we throw back.”

Franz said he will personally be targeting snowys and blueline tiles in the deeper water, which have also been closed and reopen on May 1.

If the closures were up to Logan, he said he would return to the former two-month closure that reopened on March 1, or a closure that would reopen in September when season is slow. He noted that the grouper spawn is during the current closures, but suggested a quota per boat like kingfish and amberjack. “It would keep the price higher for the fishermen,” he said.

Logan did say that the fisheries did do a good job by lowering the limits. “That’s probably been the biggest help of all,” he said.

More information about seasons and closures in Monroe County can be found at myfwc. com.

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Taking My Turn was one of the first musicals to deal with aging. The spoken words were collected from interviews with people “in their prime” which became the basis for the series of vignettes and song.

Taoist Tai Chi is hosting an introductory class in Key Largo on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a suggested donation of $25, lunch will be provided at 1 p.m. Carpooling from Marathon will be available.

For more information, call 305748-0799 or email keylargo@ taoist.org.

Local talent featured at Pops in the Park Keys Community Concert Band presents Young People’s Concert on Saturday, April 30 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Founders Park in Islamorada. Admission is free, and picnic baskets and blankets are welcome. Featured performers will be students from Key Largo School, Plantation Key School and Coral Shores High performing selections from “Harry Potter,” “Fantasia 2000,” and “Flight of the Bumble Bee.” For more information, call Susan at 305451-4530.

GLEE annual meeting coming up May 12 Florida Keys Green Living and Energy Education’s annual meeting will be held Thursday, May 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Shrimp Road Bar & Grill, 7009 Shrimp Rd., Stock Island. Meet others interested in Keys' environmental issues and hear local groups and individuals share their experiences on sustainability. There will be complimentary light fare and a cash bar. Admission is free, and GLEE membership is not required to attend. For more information, email keysglee@ gmail.com.

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(CONT.) Class of ’66 reunion scheduled for this weekend The Marathon High School Class of 1966 is celebrating its 50th reunion in Marathon this weekend, April 27-29.

Classmates wanting additional information can contact MHS66ReunionInfo@gmail.com.

Book club discusses ‘Being Mortal’ The Marathon Library Book Discussion Club will meet on Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m. at the Marathon library conference room. May’s selection is “Being Mortal” a nonfiction book written by Ahugewereke. The June selection is “Circling the Sun” by Paula McClain.

Paula McLain, author of the bestseller “The Paris Wife,” returns with her anticipated new novel, transporting readers to colonial Kenya in the 1920s. These books are available at the library to checkout. For further information, contact, Ann Lynch at 305-7318683.

Funding available for nonprofits The Monroe County Tourist Development Council has funding available to governmental entities and non-profit organizations for capital projects. The facility must have the primary purpose of promoting tourism and must fall into a certain facility category. The deadline is Tuesday, May 3 and applications must be downloaded from Demandstar at monroecountybids.com. For more information, call the TDC at 305-296-1552.

Key Largo sailing camp opens summer registration Kids age 7 to 16 can learn the basics of boat handling and sailing during weekly sessions from June 13 through August 5, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Upper Keys Sailing Club, 100 N. Ocean Bay Dr., Key Largo. Cost is $265 per camper per week. More information can be found at msysp.org or by calling 305747-2600.

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Physical Therapy Starts Here

Fishermen's Community Hospital

Convenient Care Clinics

From Inpatient Rehabilitation Services to Outpatient Physical Therapy, we provide the expertise of caring, certified and experienced Therapists. Patients receive our undivided attention and one-on-one treatment.

Two Locations: 29 Ships Way 13369 Overseas Hwy Big Pine Key, FL Marathon, FL

For when you need medical care, but don’t need Emergency Services

Walk-ins Welcome-New Hours!

5701 Overseas Hwy, Ste 18 Marathon, FL 33050 305-735-4107 Open M-F 7 AM to 7 PM Saturdays 9 AM to 3 PM

17 Ships Way Big Pine Key, FL 33043 305-396-7622 Open M-F 9 AM to 5 PM Saturdays 9 AM to 3 PM

Call 305-289-9950 for an appointment

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Family Practice & Primary Care Services Start Here Ronald Samess, M.D.

Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

Specializing in Family Medicine Minor Injuries and Illnesses Caring for Your Whole Family Call 305-743-2253 for an Appointment Located at 5701 Overseas Hwy Suite 17, Marathon, FL

May 19, 2016 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Dr. Cecile Muehrcke Blood Clots and Blood Thinners Fishermen’s Hospital Education Room Call Dianne Weitz for More Info or to RSVP 305-289-6207

Heart Care Starts Here

From Gynecology to Surgery Women’s Health Starts Here

Drs. Boros, Homan and Steinfeld Board Certified Cardiologists 8151 Overseas Hwy, Suite 400 Marathon, Florida

David Forest, M.D. Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Specializing in Gynecology Surgical Options for Women Hormone Replacement Therapy

Call 305-743-2733 for an Appt.

Fishermen’s Community Cardiology provides comprehensive cardiology care in the office and in the hospital,managing both common and complex cardiac illnesses for adults of all ages.

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Money for these scholarships provided from our Only fundraiser The Original Marathon Seafood Festival. Thank you all.

Don’t Miss Your Opportunity!!

Deadline May 13, 2016

OFF SCHOLARSHIP MONEY AWARDED TO MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIOR$

The OFF scholarship intended for students who would like to

continue their education, and who have immediate family members involved in commercial fishing. The family must hold a valid/current Florida SPL in Monroe County and be a current member of the Marathon Chapter of OFF. Consideration will be given to students who work or have immediate family who work in the Commercial Fishing industry.

For more information see the Marathon High college and career link at www.mhs.keysschools.com or send an email to offliz@aol.com for an application.

Deadline: Return completed application to:

O.F.F. Marathon Chapter, P.O. Box 500723, Marathon, FL 33050 – Postmarked by May 13, 2016.

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ON FIRE The teams with the highest percentage of weight loss from Jan. 25 to April 25 are listed below.

OCEAN THREE Jerry, Connie & Ed

-20.30%

138 Pounds Lost

FULL FEED Mike, Greg & Larry

-16.86%

8 2 MUCH & DRUNK 2 MUCH Danielle, Paul & Tricia

134 Pounds Lost

-12.93%

75 Pounds Lost

Winning team loses a combined 20% of their body weight Ocean Three — Connie, Jerry, Ed — win more than $1,000

pounds lost

(That’s equivalent to a Mini Cooper, circa 1968)

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he Ocean Three team lost a combined 20.30 percent of their combined weight during the 16-week Marathon Meltdown weight loss challenge. Connie Ridley lost 44.5 pounds (25.95 percent); Jerry Ridley lost 57.5 pounds (26.02 percent); and Ed Torella lost 32 pounds (11.96 percent).

So, who’s idea was it to join Marathon Meltdown? Ed and Jerry literally point their index fingers at Connie.

“I’m always looking for some type of program come January,” she said. “I talked my husband into it, and then we talked our neighbor into it.”

The three rode their bicycles together, walked together and even participated in the Sombrero Beach Run. Jerry did quite a bit of running, in fact.

“It’s a balance. I learned that you have to be vigilant about Page 14 • Marathon Weekly • April 29, 2016

Jerry Ridley

Connie Ridley

The number of participants that finished the challenge

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Weeks of weigh-ins

what you can consume. If you drink a little or eat a little more than you should, you got to burn it off the next day,” Jerry said.

Connie said she gave up carbs, sugars, coffee creamer and artificial sweeteners.

“And I took all of the candy out of the bowl on the coffee table and replaced it with almonds,” she said.

Week after week, the pounds melted off. Some weeks, the ounces and pounds were a little more stubborn than others.

“We hit plateaus,” said Ed. The trio was not able to attend the final awards party on April 27. But here’s what they won: the $1,000 grand prize for top team with the most percentage of weight loss; Connie and Jerry also won an additional $250 each for top man and top woman; and all three of the team members won a free oneweek membership to Keys Strength and Conditioning for placing in the top 10 individual weight loss.

Connie and Jerry are part-time Marathon residents, spending the rest of their time in Twin Falls, Idaho. They can’t return to the Keys until the last Boise State University football game is over sometime in late November or early December. Ed, meanwhile, is on his way to the Kentucky Derby in his RV. No doubt, he’ll return to his home in Marathon with another fistful of winnings.

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Triple Threat Dave, John & James

-12.85%

Pound Pinchers -12.66% Scott, Denise & Amanda (and baby!)

Cast-A-Weights -12.55% Donna, Michelle & Bruce

Queen Bee & Chubbie Hubbies Rodney, Wendy & John

The Leftovers -7.96% Janet, Malinda & Lauren

Thin it to Win It Ashley & Myriam

Girth Vader Joe, Patty & Dustin

-10.86%

Burning Lipids Melissa, Elisa & Beth

The Deflatables Eric, Shamera & Lorie

-7.29%

Lean Queens -7.19% Kathleen, Diane & Ginger

Drama Queens Allison, Devin & Jenn

-6.57%

Already the Biggest Losers John, Carlos & David

50 Shades of Fit -5.88% Cindy, Bambi & Jose (not pictured)

Chubbies Ben, Teddy & Zoraida

Goo Goo Dolls Hilary, Clare & Stacy

-4.51%

Dieting Divas Julie, Trish & Lynny

Weighted Down Leslie, Patrick & Liz

Bob Marley Team -3.53% Jan

Flabuless Melissa, Marie & Syndi

-3.31%

Weigh-in Crashers Viviana, Javier & Lynn

Fit to Print Kristen, Anneke & Sara

-2.80%

Losing to Win -2.45% Kacey, Robert & Mallory

-4.31%

Let’s Lose the Caboose Jamie, Eric & Giovanna

-3.12%

Food Fighters -1.78% George, Chuck & Dan (not pictured)

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-8.08%

-5.45%

Mission Slimpossible Heather, Nikki & Dodie

-3.10%

-11.35%

-7.62%

-6.02%

-4.32%

-3.28%

GOOD JOB! Waisting Away +1.54% Heather, Brittany & Danielle

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Percentage of weight loss over 16 weeks TOP TEAMS 1. Ocean Three -20.30% 2. Full Feed -16.86% 3. 8 2 Much, Drunk 2 Much -12.93% 4. Triple Threat -12.85% 5. Pound Pinchers -12.66%

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MIKE DUNKILO, of team Full Feed, lost an astonishing 15 pounds in one week.

TOP MEN: 1. Jerry R. 2. Mike D. 3. Paul L. 4. Larry S. 5. John V. 6. Greg D. 7. Bruce F. 8. Scott T. 9. Dave A. 10. Ed T.

-26.02% -18.28% -18.05% -16.97% -16.80% -15.54% -14.70% -12.76% -12.68% -11.96%

TOP WOMEN: 1. Connie R. 2. Danielle L. 3. Denise T. 4. Malinda L. 5. Patty I. 6. Kathleen Q. 7. Stacey C. 8. Beth K. 9. Donna H. 10. Jenn E.

-25.95% -16.99% -16.76% -15.66% -12.55% -12.41% -12.14% -11.80% -11.69% -11.43%

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The Cast-A-Weighs were named the most enthusiastic team. Every weigh-in was an occasion to cheer one another on for Donna, left, Michelle and Bruce. The team came in sixth place overall, and both Donna and Bruce placed in the top 10.

The Triple Threat team — John, James and Dave — lost an even 100 pounds.

The Lean Queens — Ginger, Diane and Charlotte — showed the most solidarity as a team.

The women would wait for one another to show up for the weigh-in so they could all check with one another about the week’s progress. They also texted back and forth on a regular basis.

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LET FOOD FOR THOUGHT HELP YOU MELTDOWN!

Sleek contestants receive awards Marathon Meltdown weight-loss challenge ends after 16 weeks

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housands of dollars were handed out Wednesday night at the conclusion of the Marathon Meltdown challenge.

Almost every team was represented as organizers handed out cash, random drawings for sunset sails and goodie bags.

Awards ranged from most pounds lost to most inches lost to perfect attendance. While snacking on healthy appetizers (even the cake by Sweet Savannah’s sported vegetables), the participants congratulated each other on a job well done.

— Weekly Staff report

• Vegan, Vegetarian, Raw & Gluten-Free Cuisine

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IMPROVES CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS MUSCULAR STRENGTH & ENDURANCE LOW IMPACT 24 TOTAL MUSCLES WORKED PER STROKE IMPROVES BLOOD CIRCULATION EASY ON THE JOINTS

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IMPROVES FLEXIBILITY BENEFITS THE JOINTS BURNS HIGH AMOUNT OF CALORIES EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT LEGS, CORE, ARMS HELPS REDUCE HEART DISEASE Call: 305-942-5671 Email: KeysStrength@gmail.com

3. The contest was sponsored in part

by Fishermen’s Community Hospital.

Representing the hospital are Dianne Weitz and Dana Hartley.

5. The top 10 men! The men with the most amount of weight loss are Dr. John Verghese, left, Mike Dunkilo, Paul Lebo, Greg D’Agostino, Larry Smorgola, Bruce Frank, Scott Tufts and Dave Addison. (Not pictured: Jerry Ridley and Ed Torella.)

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2. Malinda Lebo, left, and Eric Myrmel lost the most amount of inches in the competition. She lost more than 24, and he lost more than 23.

4. The top 10 ladies! The women with the most amount of weight loss are Jenn Mixon-Eick, left, Danielle Lebo, Denise Tufts (and Addison), Malinda Lebo, Patty Ivey, Kathleen Quinn, Donna Hoffman and Stacy Charlton.

(Not pictured: Connie Ridley and Beth Kunitz.)

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Team Full Feed somehow engineered a big weight drop to appear in the final week. Mike Dunkilo, left, lost more than 18 percent of his body weight, Larry Smorgola lost almost 17 percent and Greg D’Agostino lost 15.5 percent.

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SEEN AROUND TOWN

HARBORVIEW

CAFE & BAR

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Now Open for Lunch & Dinner!

Daily Chef’s Specials

Wed: Italian Night Thurs: Karaoke Fri: Prime Rib Night w/ John Bartus

Locals Luau!

Service Industry Celebration Kickoff

Great food • drink specials raffle prizes • Pig Roast DJ • Fire Dancer Sun, May 1, 1p-10p Cafe: 305-809-7210 Pro Shop: 305-743-2551 4000 Sombrero Blvd floridakeyscc.com

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Mini golfers and pups party Boondocks hosts Florida Keys SPCA event Florida Keys SPCA raised $7,200 for the animal care fund at the Marathon campus last weekend at the inaugural Putts for Paws mini golf tournament and pet fair. “Thanks to everyone who came out to support us,” said FKSPCA’s Tammy Fox. “It was an amazing turnout.” FKSPCA will also be holding at happy hour tips event at Bottle Cap Lounge in Key West on Friday, May 13.

— Weekly Staff Report

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly

Holly and Larry. They are seen here with members of Florida Keys SPCA.

1. Pakalolo ‘Paki’ Franz with buddy Jeanine Christiansen sweep the trick category at the event.

5. Winston dresses up for the costume contest.

3. Florida Keys SPCA’s Sue Turner, Tammy Fox, and Judy Manning hang around the silent auction area.

6. At less than a year old, Sebastian, a cane corso, runs the obstacle course with the best time with owner Denise. Denise and Sebastian accept their award from Florida Keys SPCA members.

4. Gene and Sherri split second place in the mini golf tournament with

7. Dixie shows her mom how to run the obstacle course.

2. Shirley and Jeff Gunn bring their pup to the event.

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Gourmet Appetizers & Main Courses Homemade Specialty Pizzas Fresh Seafood

Our Menu Evolves with the Seasons insuring the finest and freshest ingredients

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Open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Every Day Private Group Dining Available on the Patio

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BRIELFY Team OCEAN seeks volunteers Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is recruiting volunteers for its Team OCEAN program in Key Largo, Key West and Big Pine Key areas. Volunteers serve as boat operators or educational interpreters at busy reef areas on weekends and peak days during the summer months. Volunteers distribute brochures and maps and answer questions to inform the public about the sanctuary and its special zones, encourage proper use of sanctuary resources, and provide tips on boating and mooring safely.

Volunteers should be comfortable and experienced spending time on vessels less than 25 feet. Training will be provided.

Fingerprinting for a background check is required. Contact 305434-9373 or Susan.Dunn@noaa. gov for more info.

FIRM Golf Tournament at Key West Golf Club Fair Insurance Rates Monroe County is hosting a golf tournament on Sunday, June 19 with a tee time of 7:30 a.m. at Key West Golf Club. FIRM has saved more than $5 million for local property owner’s windstorm and flood insurance. Registration is $100 for a four-person team. To donate an item or money to the tournament, or sign up for the tournament, call 305-743-2485.

Installation Commercial retaining walls Repairs

Cinco de Mayo 2 for 1 Margarita’s All Day

$15 Corona Buckets Enchilada Extravaganza including: Chicken OR Seafood 11am-6pm 2 Chicken, Beef or Shrimp Tacos $6

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A Must See! Beautiful 4/2.5 stilted home on the best canal in Key Colony Beach. The lot features 73.5 feet of waterfront with a 10,000 lb. boat lift. Almost 2,000 sq. ft. of living space with an additional 400 sq. feet of air-conditioned storage space. Lot is perfect for a pool.

Call 305-731-0013 or email thepilotshouse@aol.com to schedule a viewing.

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Steak Sushi

52 Beers on Tap Full liquor bar

Free adult dance classes offered to MCT members Marathon Community Theater is offering free dance classes to MCT members. The schedule is as follows: beginner tap on Monday at 6:30 p.m.; intermediate tap on Monday at 5:30 p.m. (all tappers welcome who have previously danced either in their younger years or from the beginner class); Irish step dance on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; Coralette on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.; Belly dance Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.; and Bollywood dance Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

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Reservations Recommended

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BRIEFLY Volunteers needed at FAVOR Volunteer Opportunity: The National Key Deer Refuge is looking for a few volunteers to staff the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center on Big Pine Key. Volunteers typically do one shift per week; either 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends are available, too. Duties include greeting and assisting visitors, educating visitors about key deer and other local wildlife, and suggesting opportunities for getting people outdoors. Contact Kristie Killam at 305-304-9625 or kristie_killam@ fws.gov for more information.

Early Bird Special 4PM-6PM Every Day

Buy one entree get the second “on the house.”

Prime Rib Friday

Key West Zonta Club’s Radio Day event

Mothers Day Brunch Special Sunday Hours 10am - 2pm Omelet Station

Eggs Benedict • Scrambled Eggs Sausage • Bacon • Potatoes French Toast • Homemade Biscuits and Gravy • Fresh Baked Breads and Croissants Chicken Almondine • Pecan Rubbed Salmon • Stuffed Shells • Fresh Vegetables • Rice Pilaf Real Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Over 120 Craft Beers 30 Beers on Tap Full Bar, Wine & Specialty Cocktails Happy Hour Twice Daily

Assorted Desserts including Homemade Cherry or Apple Crisp Fresh Fruit • Juices • Coffee • Tea

4PM-6PM & 10PM til Midnight

$2 Mimosas & Bloody Mary's

Surround Sound 10 HD 60” Screens

Steaks Seafood & Pasta Full Menu Available Until 2AM

$21.95 or Kids $10.95 per person plus tax and gratuity Call now for Reservations

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The Zonta Club of Key West will hold its 34th annual Radio Day on Friday, April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bottle Cap Lounge, 1128 Simonton St. A live remote broadcast on WEOW 92.7 with Rude Girl will showcase prerecorded radio spots by local businesses. The event includes music by Total Recall; an outdoor block party with grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and games; a silent auction; celebrity bartenders; and a reverse drawing with a $4,500 grand prize.

Proceeds from the event support Zonta scholarships for Key West High School girls and local women; the Heart Health Initiative; and Journey to Success, a job-readiness program for adults and students.

To buy a reverse raffle ticket, or for more information, call Carolyn at 305-797-6558 or go to zontakeywest.com.

Poetry guild meets on Georgia Street The Key West Poetry Guild will meet Sunday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at One Island Family, 801 Georgia St. Key West Poet Laureate Rosalind Brackenbury will be the featured poet. She is the author of 13 novels, two books of short stories, and eight books of poems. She will be reading from a new collection.

All are welcome to listen or join in for the open mic session. For more info, call Nance Boylan at 908-591-5566 Page 20 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 29, 2016

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South Florida Symphony Kicks off summer chamber music series

Funding available for nonprofits The Monroe County Tourist Development Council has funding available to governmental entities and non-profit organizations for capital projects. The facility must have the primary purpose of promoting tourism and must fall into a certain facility category. The deadline is Tuesday, May 3 and applications must be downloaded from Demandstar at monroecountybids.com. For more information, call the TDC at 305-296-1552.

‘May the Fourth Be With You’ Key West Burlesque presents its first Star Wars burlesque show: The Sexy Side of Star Wars: A Burlesque Parody. The event is one night only happening on Wednesday, May 4 at 8 p.m. at The Studios of Key West.

Tickets are available at keystix. com for $25, $35 and $50.

Maestra Sebrina Alfonso introduces the Symphony debut appearance of the Invoke Quartet in the first Chamber Music Concert of 2016. This contemporary string quartet has been described as “versatile and musically adventurous, way more than classical…”

Program

Nick Montopoli: "Travesty" Erwin Schulhoff: Five Pieces for String Quartet Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet in C# Minor, Op. 131 May 16, 2016 – 7:30pm The Studios of Key West 533 Eaton St, Key West, FL 33040 May 17, 2016 – 8:30pm Little Palm Island Resort & Spa 28500 Overseas Hwy, Little Torch Key, FL 33042

Tickets: www.southfloridasymphony.org | 954.522.8445

First Friday Trunk Show at Upper Duval Art Walk

Come for the Party

Green Pineapple Boutique is hosting Karen Moore’s Zen jewelry line for the Friday Night Trunk Show series on May 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Green Pineapple Wellness Center on Duval Street. Come in browse, shop and learn all about the gemstones and natural elements used in her jewelry creations.

This is a great time to work with Karen one-on-one to customize something just for you or that special someone. Date & Thyme Cafe will have live music, organic wine and beer and tasty treats.

Thursday May 5th Red Posole Soup

Made with Pork, hominy, cabbage & onion

Elote

Grilled corn on the cob seasoned with ground chilies & cheese

Chili Rellenos

Baked peppers stuffed with pork & smoked gouda served with refried beans & rice

Steak Tacos

3 corn tortillas topped with grilled chopped skirt steak, onion’s & cilantro, served with refried beans & rice

GLEE annual meeting coming up May 12 Florida Keys Green Living and Energy Education’s annual meeting will be held Thursday, May 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Shrimp Road Bar & Grill, 7009 Shrimp Rd., Stock Island. There will be complimentary light fare and a cash bar. Admission is free, and GLEE membership is not required to attend. For more information, email keysglee@gmail.com.

Pork Tamales

Our Famous Fresh Blackberry Margarita’s Dos Equis, Tecate, Negro Modelo, Corona, Corona Light Dobel, Camarena Tequilla shots Discounted when ordered with Featured Beer

Derby Day Specials Mint Julep’s and Kentucky Bourbon

Watch and Hear the Race on all our TV's...

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2 steamed pork & masa wrapped corn husks topped with homemade sauce and served with refried beans & rice

Steak Burrito

Large burrito with rice, beans and steak topped with cheese, homemade sauce and served with refried beans & rice

305-289-7445 www.sparkyslanding.com

Located in the KCB Marina on Sadowski Causeway, MM53.5 Ocean Page 21 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 29, 2016

MLKAR Alexandra “Ally” Kelley, Realtor (727) 459-0493 akelley@remax.net

RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate is pleased to announce Alexandra “Ally” Kelley has joined our winning team. We are excited to welcome her to our TEAM of Island Experts!

Originally born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, she recently moved to the beautiful Florida Keys to focus on Real Estate and enjoy the island lifestyle. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders. It is without question that the needs of her clients always come first and that communication is key. She also believes that work paired with enjoyment leads to a well-balanced life. Ally also enjoys being active in the community as well as running, biking and boating. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or rent a home, she is here to represent you for the smoothest transaction possible. Please give her a call so you can begin this adventure together!

VISIT ANY OF OUR THREE ALL KEYS LOCATIONS 10055 O/S Hwy, Marathon (MM 52) • 305-735-4095 88539 O/S Hwy, Islamorada (MM 88.5) • 305-664-8885 98880 O/S Hwy, Key Largo, (MM 98.8) • 305-451-0060 www.ReMaxAllKeysRealEstate.com

Charity of the Month Marathon & Lower Keys Association of Realtors April Charity of the Month is Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys. Monies raised include a portion of sales from customers referred to Royal Furniture by local Realtors, and donations collected by members. Pictured are Ross Elwell and Michele Klinzmann of Royal Furniture, MLKAR President Kristen Brenner, Bryan Rundio of RE/MAX All Keys Realty, Bethany Sellers of Sellers Insurance, and Matt Bussard and Christine Todd Young of Habitat for Humanity.

Middle Keys Residential

Total Active

New Listings

Number Sold

Average Sale Price

Percent of List

Key/Island

Last Year

This Year

PCT

Last Year

This Year

PCT

Last Year

This Year

PCT

Last Year

This Year

PCT

Last Year

This Year

PCT

178

232

30

24

34

41

24

24

0

290,242

795,058

173

94

96

1

Residential: Marathon

Open 11:30 a.m – 10 p.m. • 305-743-5516 3660 O/S Highway,Marathon (directly across from Marathon City Park, MM 49)

Stone Grill Dining

(for Steak and Seafood)

Full Bar Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Happy Hour

Every Day 11:30 – 6 pm Food & Drink Specials at the Bar

Early Bird Specials Every Day from 3:30 to 5:30 (excluding Holidays)

Exceptional Dinners with Salad and Dessert starting at $11.95

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Key Colony

70

76

8

15

11

-26

6

11

83

546,667

676,909

23

93

93

0

Coco Plum

15

14

-6

0

3

+

2

1

-50

490,000

465,000

-5

90

94

3

Grassy Key

27

19

-29

3

8

166

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Duck Key

52

49

-5

7

7

0

6

4

-33

769,500

966,250

25

91

92

0

Conch Key

4

1

-75

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Coral Key

3

0

-

1

0

-

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Long Key

16

16

0

1

4

300

1

3

200

1,950,000

313,300

-83

89

94

5

Residential Totals:

365

407

-77

51

67

481

39

43

200

4046409

3216517

133

457

469

9

Total Active

New Listings

Number Sold

Average Sale Price

Percent of List

Key/Island

Last Year

This Year

PCT

Last Year

This Year

PCT

Last Year

This Year

PCT

Last Year

This Year

PCT

Last Year

This Year

PCT

Lower Keys Residential

Residential: Big Pine Key

104

80

-23

14

12

-14

16

17

6

428,406

393,208

-8

95

97

2

No Name Key

1

4

300

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Big Torch Key

2

5

150

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Middle Torch Key

3

2

-33

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Little Torch Key

34

51

50

5

11

120

2

9

350

422,500

418,611

0

93

94

0

Ramrod Key

26

34

30

5

7

40

3

3

0

426,792

345,667

-19

97

97

0

Summerland Key

53

55

3

3

8

166

4

3

-25

285,750

845,000

195

95

95

0

Cudjoe Key

98

83

-15

11

11

0

16

13

-18

411,000

491,531

19

93

96

2

Sugarloaf Key

47

51

8

4

8

100

6

4

-33

539,583

760,750

40

95

99

3 -4

Big Coppitt

31

42

35

4

4

0

7

4

-42

378,664

489,250

29

96

91

Saddlebunch

13

12

-7

5

2

-60

0

1

+

0

423,000

+

0

93

+

Rockland Key

4

2

-50

1

0

-

0

1

+

0

729,000

+

0

97

+

Residential Totals:

416

421

448

52

63

352

54

55

238

2892695

4896017

256

664

859

3

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly

The DOERFELS !!!!

www.sunsetgrille7milebridge.com

Bartender Molly shakes up a paradise punch at Nowhere Bar and Grill.

PROPERTY SALES AND VACATION RENTALS

Nowhere Bar and Grill

Spend the Whole Weekend On Our Oceanfront Pool Deck & Have Fun at Our Poolside Tiki Bar!

By Kristen Livengood

T

he menu steals the show at Nowhere Bar and Grill with items like gumbo and jambalaya, but the paradise punch made by bartender Molly Acey shares the spotlight. Made with passionfruit rum, Southern Comfort, amaretto, fruit juices and grenadine with a Black Strap floater, the drink tops the specialty drink menu with a Molly Acey twist. “I like to add the floater,” she said. “It adds the perfect touch to an already delicious drink.” It’s garnished with a cherry and orange slice.

Another favorite of hers is the espresso martini, made with espresso flavored liquor instead of the coffee, so it won’t keep tasters up all night. She said her favorite part of working at Nowhere is the staff and the owners. “They make it a pleasure to come to work,” she said.

Acey moved to the Keys four months ago from Washington and is a seasonal resident of Marathon. “I love the tropics and spent the last three winters in Central America, coming to the Keys allowed me to bring my dog down,” she said, adding that she will be in town until June.

When she isn’t working, she is out exploring and kayaking the backcountry. Nowhere Bar and Grill is located 11399 Overseas Highway in Marathon.

Sushi Menu Served Daily

“Best In The Keys”

King Seafood Restaurant, Market & Deli

BY THE MENU OR BY THE POUND

The Freshest Seafood and Best Prices in Town!

MANY SEAFOOD

OPTIONS

•Fish Filet Meal (Fried, Grilled or Blackened)

Choice of Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish or Seared Tuna

• Shrimp Platter (Fried, Grilled or Blackened) • Fish Tacos • Lobster Enchilado (creole style) OUR SEAFOOD SOUP IS A LOCALS FAVORITE!

• “Best” Cuban Sandwich • Midnight/Medianoche • Philly Cheese Steak • Steak Sandwich/Pan con Bistec • Chicken Sandwich • Pork Sandwich/Pan con lechon

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TWO HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH WEEKLY SUNDAY FUNDAY MAY 1, 2016

UNO DE MAYO FIESTA BEACH & POOL PARTY DJ Jared playing poolside from 1-5 pm and The Bahama Boyz from 6-9 pm Cornhole Tournament on the Beach at 3 pm

Grilled on the Pool Deck

HES

DELI SANDWIC

HOMEMADE DESSERTS

• Flan • Key Lime Pie • Fried Key Lime Pie! • Soft-serve Ice Cream

Fresh Lobster • Stone Crab Key West Pink Shrimp Fresh Fish Whole or Filet Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish Ready to Eat Ceviche • Fish Dip Fresh Oysters and More

We Serve Beer & Wine!

Open 7 Days a Week 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. • 10925 O/S Hwy., Marathon • 305-735-4132

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Serving Breakfast Daily 8 am to 11 am Book Your Birthday and Anniversary Parties Here!

Spectacular Sunsets!

Delicious Food & Great Drinks

World Famous Cheeseburgers Smoked Gouda Bacon Egg Cheese Burgers Chili Cheese Dogs Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Bacon Wrapped Scallops Barbecue Baby Back Ribs Blackened Dolphin Sandwiches Grilled Ribeye Sandwiches

Drink Specials

$2 Coors Light and $2 Seven Mile Ale Drafts $5 Frozen Margaritas Patron Specials $2 Jello Shots se BBQ Smokehou Tuesday Nights ed!

Authentic Wood-Smok

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7 Knights Key Boulevard • MM 47 (At the Foot of the 7 Mile Bridge, Ocean) Page 23 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 29, 2016

MAINSTREAMING | MOTHER’S DAY To our BUYERS and SELLERS. We hope you enjoy your new homes.

Remember polaroid? Now there is the Instax. Instax is a brand of instant still cameras and instant films marketed by Fujifilm. Get the Instax Mini 8 and have fun making tiny immediate pictures all over again. Forget digital and instagram, go back in time and hold a photograph.

Sandy Tuttle - Represented the Buyers of 2046 Bahia Shores Road, No Name Key

Free Cup of Coffee with Purchase

The Hidden Gem located on the Gulf behind The Hammocks of Marathon Open to the Public!

• • • •

Great Food / Drinks Entertainment 5 Nights Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 10% Locals Discount

1688 O/S Hwy • MM 48 • Bayside • 305-743-7298

$55.99 @ amazon.com

The ultimate Mother’s day gift: peace and quiet. Purchase a LEGO Star Wars Super Star Destroyer. Set Dad up with the kids and 3,152 pieces of interlocking plastic and — voila — an afternoon of Netflix to yourself. Both adult and child will delight in the ultimate Star Wars Lego experience and be immersed for hours on end. $1,059.99 @ amazon.com The Bevy is an external hard drive for your family’s photos and videos.

Connect multiple photo devices phones, tablets, etc. via one app to one storage unit for everyone to share. The photos and videos will be automatically stored and anyone connected can instantly see them.

Safeguard your entire family photo collection or see how many photos your daughter is taking of her boyfriend; either way, every moment will be safe and stored. $339.00 @ amazon.com Had a late night at a Tiki bar and don’t want to wake up your partner? Kids wake you up out of a deep sleep and you can’t see? Dilate your pupils by opening the fridge and looking for a piece of cheese with one eye closed? Solve your night light problems with the Glowbowl. Transform your toilet into a nightlight for the family that is motion activated and light sensitive. One device can enhance your porcelain king with seven different colors; dimmer included. Holla’ to the Head. $19.99 @ glowbowl.com

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BRIEFLY

National Day of Prayer

Scholarship opportunities in the Middle Keys • The Marathon Business and Professional Women’s Club will be offering scholarship funds to graduates (male and female) of Marathon High School who wish to continue their education. Applicants must have maintained a “C” average, attended Marathon High School for his/her senior year and must be eligible for graduation. Applications are available from Cathy Grostefon, Marathon High School counselor, or by contacting Stacie Kidwell (stacieinthekeys@gmail.com; 305-731-9075). Applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 29. Mail to Marathon BPW, attention Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 522450, Marathon Shores, FL 33052. All applications will be reviewed in confidence and applicants will be contacted for an interview.

• The Marathon Garden Club is offering a scholarship to a graduating senior. Those interested in seeking a career in the sciences, such as marine science, environmental studies, horticulture, etc. should apply soon. Applications are available at Marathon High School from Counselor Cathy Grostefon. The application must be completed and turned in by Sunday, May 1.

A-WaX Floor and Window Cleaning Locally owned business makes stores spotless A-WaX owner Robert Britz has more than 30 years of experience and is fully licensed and insured for residential and commercial window cleaning and power washing services from Key West to Key Largo.

All of Monroe County are invited to come and join in prayer, as we pray for our country, state, county, city, family and the World. Wake Up America. For more information or if you would like to participate call Pastor Larry White 786-554-1285

Britz provides exterior power washing of concrete stairs and walkways, driveways, pool decking, docks and bulk headings. Power washing is performed quickly and tailored to the customer’s needs. They also offer commercial floor cleaning of vinyl composite and ceramic tile and utilize heavy-duty commercial equipment to strip, scrub, seal, and wax customer’s floors.

A-WaX offers special rates for Marathon Chamber of Commerce members with store fronts and commercial buildings. They service store fronts at night, and specialize in multiple story buildings with hard to reach windows using a de-ionization waterfed system, which leaves a spotless sheen. A-WaX doesn’t stop with the windows and also cleans the window frames, sills and the surrounding surfaces to ensure a salt-free, clean area.

Cleaning cycles can be scheduled bi-weekly, monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. Britz is available seven days a week to answer questions and to provide quotes.

A-WaX Floor and Window Cleaning 305-834-1842 keysguy57@yahoo.com awaxfloorandwindowcleaning.com

City Code Compliance officer seeks illegal vacation rentals The City of Key West has a code compliance officer dedicated to the City’s vacation rental ordinance. All short term rentals of 30 days or less must be licensed. Illegal rentals often disrupt residential neighborhoods and have been on the rise. Anyone who suspects illegal vacation rentals can call 305-809-3731 or 305-8093740, or email information to pcorbett@cityofkeywest-fl. gov. Anyone reporting a possible illegal rental may remain anonymous unless they wish to be contacted and provide contact information.

Marathon Community Park Thursday, May 5, 2016 Time: 11am-2pm

IMMEDIATE OPENING The Weekly Newspapers are seeking a well-spoken, confident individual to manage Classified Ad Sales. Salary, commission, vacation, plus many other negotiable benefits. 9-5 Mon-Fri Send your resume to:

To our BUYERS and SELLERS. We hope you enjoy your new homes.

lesley@keysweekly.com

Ginger Henderson - Represented the Buyers of 619 Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon

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NEWS

• TAX TALK • TAG TALK •

MAY FACTS FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR Mother's Day Sunday May 8

Reserve your table for Breakfast or Lunch in Lulu's Garden 305-289-2220

Happy Hour at the Tiki Bar 4-7PM Entertainment – 7-10 in Garden

Tuesday – Lady A & Blue Fuze Wednesday – Adrienne Thursday – Tim Dee • Friday – Aaron Austin Saturday – Billy Washburn

Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy AC inside or Garden Paradise outside Late Night Menu Tuesday – Saturday 8AM-11PM Sunday – 8AM-3PM • Monday – Closed MM 52 Oceanside 7537 Overseas Hwy, Marathon (Across from airport) (305) 289-2220

• Taxes must be paid in certified funds by May 31, 2016 in person at 4:45pm to avoid the tax Certificate Sale or by May 31, 2016 via Credit Card only on website by 5:00pm.

• Delinquent taxes will be advertised in the KEY WEST CITIZEN on May 11th, 18th, and 25th .

Tangible taxes will be advertised on the 12th of May. The Internet Tax Sale will be held at 8:30 am on Wednesday June 1st. The advertised list can be viewed on the web site May 11th @ (www.Bidmonroe. com).

• For those who signed up for the Installment plan 2016 Tax Roll, bills will be mailed out on May 31, 2016.

• The Tax Collector’s offices throughout the Keys will be closed on Monday, May 30th for the Memorial Day holiday.

• Accepting Concealed Weapon license applications in Key Largo May 18th and Key West main office May 23rd.

HAVE YOU OR A LOVED ONE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH MESOTHELIOMA, OR AN ASBESTOS RELATED CANCER? We will come to see you and provide a free consultation.

Billions have been set aside in trust to compensate asbestos victims and their families.

You pay no fees or costs unless we make a recovery for you.

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(305) 743-2492 10887 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050 Page 26 • Marathon Weekly • April 29, 2016

Konrath named to FHSAA Academic All-State Team Marathon graduate receives prestigious scholarship

By Gabriel Sanchez

R

ecently, the Florida High School Athletics Association announced its 2016 Academic AllState Team, naming Marathon’s Sydney Konrath as one of its 24 students selected. Selection is meant to recognize students who “exemplify the true meaning of the term student-athlete by excelling academically, performing athletically, and investing into the community.”

Throughout the state, 24 students are selected — 12 boys and 12 girls. The group of students will receive $40,000 in various scholarships. Konrath’s 4.0 GPA, involvement in various organizations and school related committees, and more than 344 hours of volunteer community service qualified her for the scholarship.

“I feel very honored,” said Konrath. “My parents pushed me to put grades first, and I’m glad it paid off.

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MHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK Faculty and students at Marathon High School chose a Weekly Student by selecting candidates with good character, achievements and involvement. These students stand out amongst their peers and are recognized by the Marathon Weekly.

SHANNON PITCHFORD

FRESHMAN

What organizations and activities are you involved with at MHS and why are they important to you?

During the fall, I am part of the MHS swim team.

And I recently became involved with the drama program. Both have helped me have fun and make new friends throughout the year.

MARINA FOR SALE!

Amazing opportunity to own a mixed-use commercial/residential property ideally located on the ocean side of Marathon in the "heart of the Florida Keys.” Located less than 100 miles from both Havana and Miami, this property’s potential is unlimited. $3,995,000

Who has been your biggest inspiration at MHS and why?

My biology teacher Ms. Maschal has helped me a lot. Not only my teacher and coach, she is also a friend and she has worked hard to help me in school and out of school.

What class do you think has best prepared you for life after high school and why?

My AP Human Geography course has taught me so much and will be important for college.

How is today’s world different than the one your parents or guardians grew up in?

There is a much greater level of acceptance in today’s society. No one should feel they have to hide who they really are or what they want to be.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

Cristina Malafy

305.775.9909 cmalafy@cbschmitt.com KeysPremierRealty.com

•3/2, 1456 sq. ft. stilted, single family home •11 individual slips that can accommodate up to 50ft boats.

•Income generating: all 11 slips currently rented •Direct deep water access to Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.

•More than half an acre of land (28,900 sq. ft.)

•More than a quarter of an acre of bay bottom (11,761 sq. ft.)

What advice would you give to a freshman entering high school?

Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

What movie character do you most identify with or would most like to be?

I am a HUGE Disney fan, so I’ll go with Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” which has been my favorite movie since I was a baby.

What are the biggest challenges facing the Keys?

What would you do to meet these challenges?

Pollution is a problem that definitely hurts the Keys. Creating more outlets for recycle and more clean-up organizations are important for maintaining the environment and all who call it home.

If you could advise the President of the United States on one thing, what would it be?

Our internal affairs are just as important as our external affairs. We can’t work together as the “Un-United States of America.”

What are your plans after high school?

I want to follow in my parents’ footsteps and possibly go into the marine science field.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… … in order to appreciate what you have, you have to work hard for it.

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SEEN AROUND TOWN Kids fishing tournament catches big prizes at Old Wooden Bridge

A

fter a one-year hiatus due to construction on the No Name bridge span, 116 kids came out to test their fishing savvy skills on the Old Wooden Bridge during the fishing tournament of the same name. The kids caught everything from a 60-inch tarpon to 33-inch needle guards and tons of pinfish, grunts, and more. The annual event yields kids’ fishing rods, bait, lunch and tons of prizes for the participants.

— Weekly Staff report KRISTEN LIVEGNOOD/Keys Weekly

1

1. The Sheriff’s Explorers help measure and release the fish that are caught at the event.

2

2. These kids each reeled in a pin fish at the same time.

3

4

3. Nine-year-old Megan Ullrich shows off her catch on the bridge.

4. The kids examine the prizes displayed. Forty kids walked away with everything from fishing and snorkel gear, to gift cards, to bikes. Everyone received a fishing rod to take home.

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Grab a bike and be on the historic 7 Mile Bridge in 5 minutes NTALS

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g Kid’s includin

Visit Henry Flagler's Historic Pigeon Key

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Let’s go Fishing!

Daily Historical Tours At 10am, 12pm, & 2pm • www.pigeonkey.net

MARATHON LADY DOCKS U.S.1 at Vaca Cut Bridge Mile Marker 53 Marathon, FL

305.743.5580

Marathon Lady • 73’ Party Boat www.MARATHONLADY.net

Now open

TO THE PUBLIC! 18-Hole Golf Course

New

FootGolf Tennis Courts Page 29 • Marathon Weekly • April 29, 2016

305.743.2551 floridakeyscc.com 4000 Sombrero Blvd

Fun Rain or Shine!

Exhibits

Voted Best Place to take the Kids!

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MUSIC

Jokela’s music is snazzier than his guitar

By Gabriel Sanchez

We Offer A Full Array of Services to Help You Maintain Healthy Teeth

• Veneers • White fillings • Crowns • Root Canals • Dentures • Cleanings

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GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly

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oger Jokela’s personal journey to the Keys started at age 15 when he heard Jimmy Buffet’s “Coconut Telegraph” for the first time. He bought a guitar and started to teach himself the art of songwriting. After graduating college with a degree in journalism, he immediately took off for Nashville where he said he received his “musical education.”

A large part of his musical style is rooted in the Texas music scene, however, and includes the influence of musicians such as Lyle Lovett, Merle Haggard, Jim Croce, George Strait, and Bob Wills. In the 18 years in Tennessee, Roger’s song writing talent was honed.

Eventually, a fellow band mate began telling Jokela about the Florida Keys and its emerging music scene and persisted that Jokela would be a good fit. Af-

ter two years of nagging, Roger finally gave in and decided to see it for himself.

“I called back home to Nashville and told my boss I quit. I packed up what I needed, and moved down with only the hope of my music being enough to support myself,” said Jokela on a recent evening while on a break between sets.

No worries. His original song, “The Dog Song,” got local play on the radio only 10 days after moving to the Keys.

Kehl, who works at Sparky’s Landing, heard it. “My favorite song is Jokela’s ‘The Dog Song,’” she said.

Jokela’s creativity and quirky song writing are a good fit with Keys audiences. (Check out “Flip Flop Feeling.”) Now, four years in, he said, “I’m sure this is the last move I will make in my life.

I’ve loved meeting so many interesting and cool people here.”

Jokela, 51, sports a uniquely decorated guitar. Brightly colored tiles cover the guitar face, and it features a conveniently placed cup holder. “I originally

Roger Jokela’s special beer bottle holder on his glittery guitar keeps the libation nestled near his heart, next to the music.

I would have never imagined five years ago I could be sitting on a barstool playing music for a living.

— Roger Jokela

came up with the idea after playing in Mexico with my mentor, Doug Byers. We would always play guitar and drink beer in the sand, and often the sand that stuck to my beer would get all over my guitar,” he said, laughing. “This beer holder has saved my back a lot of wear and tear.”

Catch Jokela serenading patrons at Sparky’s Landing on Tuesday and Saturday, and Tarpon Creek on Sunday. He also plays Salty Angler and Pincher’s Crab Shack in Key West. Check out his song list at rogerjokela. com.

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@BARS SUNSET GRILLE & RAW BAR The Reach — Friday, April 29 Party Express - Saturday, April 30 DJ Jared Pool Party — Sunday, May 1 Bahama Boyz – Sunday, May 1 Brian Roberts – Monday, May 2 Paul Ferretti – Tuesday, May 3 Tim Dee & Jim Hall – Wednesday, May 4 Wyatt Hurtz – Thursday, May 5 SPARKY’S LANDING Karen Weber & Funkin’ Conchs — Friday, April 29 Roger Jokela — Tuesday, May 3 Ken Fairbrother — Wednesday, May 4 John Bartus – Thursday, May 5 NOWHERE BAR & GRILL Karaoke - Fridays THE HURRICANE Megan Ellis – Friday, April 29 Karen Weber & Funkin Conchs – Saturday, April 30 Open Mic Night with Tony — Wednesday, May 4 Tim Dee – Thursday, May 5 LULU’S Aaron Austin – Friday, April 29 Billy Washburn – Saturday, April 30 Adrienne Z. - Wednesday, May 4 Jim Hill – Thursday, May 5 CASTAWAY WATERFRONT Cory & Ty – Friday, April 29 Aaron Austin – Saturday, April 30 Randy & Glenn – Sunday, May 1 Fiddle Rock – Thursday, May 5 MARATHON ALE HOUSE DJ Dekade – Saturday, April 30 Ale House Jam – Sunday, May 1 Johnny Live – Monday, May 2 PORKY’S BAYSIDE Tim Dee —Friday through Sunday Mike Hammond – Wednesday, May 4 Karen Weber & Briefcase Band – Thursday, May 5

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Best in the Keys!

Croissants

Almond • Chocolate Feta & Spinach

BARNACLE BARNEY’S Dan Sullivan – Friday, April 29 Joe Mama – Saturday, April 30 Mike Hammond – Sunday, May 1 Chris Case – Monday, May 2 Michael J. – Thursday, May 5

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Assorted Cupcakes baked daily

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KEYS DISEASE

Tipping is not a city in china A guide to taking care of your servers and saving your soul

I

have been meaning to write this column for a long time now. It's just that every time I started, something else happens that makes me write about that certain something else. But no more! Here we go…

People who don't leave tips for their servers are simply not nice people. Neither are people who under tip.

Working as a musician in bars and restaurants, I see all types of people. And I truly believe that most people, given the benefit of the doubt, are really nice people underneath. But if people go out to eat at restaurants, or drink in bars, there is something they should know as a matter of fact: Service is not included in the price of the check. I know that it is included in some countries or establishments, or if you bring a party of six or more, but as a general rule of thumb, your service is not included in any check you get in these United States.

According to the website nolo.com, "Florida law allows employers to claim a tip credit.

The tip credit is $3.02 an hour, which means Florida employers may pay tipped employees as little as $5.03 an hour in 2015.

However, if this lower minimum wage plus the tips the employee actually earns don’t add up to at least the full state minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference." Simply put, the restaurant can pay its waitstaff and servers under the minimum wage because the servers depend upon tips for the bulk of their income.

And working with local servers, I hear their horror stories on a daily and weekly basis.

People who drive up in their Escalades or Maseratis often are the crappiest tippers of all. A typical example shared with me recently involved a large group of people, enjoying happy hour-priced eats and drinks, who proceeded to leave a three dollar tip on a $127 tab.

That is just pathetic. And it cost that server money to wait on that party of cheap people.

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tenders after their shift. It cost that server more to tip out his bartender then he made in tips from the cheap people who left the three dollars on the large tab.

In case you haven't noticed, this is not an inexpensive place in which to live. The cost-of-living is higher here than in practically every other part of the state of Florida, and your server depends on the tip income he or she receives to make his or her living. If you don't leave a decent tip – usually around 20 percent – then you have stolen.

You are a thief. You have not paid for services rendered. You have taken bread off of someone else's table. And you are not a nice person.

Before you get all torqued off on why you're not leaving an appropriate tip for bad service, try to remember a few things:

your server does not cook your food and is not responsible for the taste of your dinner.

Your server JOHN may be BARTUS handling is a City Council too many member and a tables former Mayor of the because of City of Marathon. overcrowdJohn is also a musician who performs ing or around town at understaffvarious establishing. Many ments. things that happen that may make your dinner out less then perfect are beyond the control of your server. Yet it's usually the server who has to pay the price, literally out of his

or her own pocket.

There was a quote uttered by Steve Martin in the movie My Blue Heaven: "I don't believe in tipping. I believe in overtipping!" That is right up there with my favorite movie quotes of all time. Please remember that a person who is not nice to his server is generally not

a nice person. And if you see yourself in these paragraphs, it may not be too late to change and save your soul. If the roles were reversed, and you had to take care of your demanding little behind, wouldn't you like to get a nice tip for all your efforts? And if after all of this, you simply cannot bring yourself to leave a decent tip, then do everyone a favor and just stay home with a frozen pizza and your remote control.

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* CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES * 305.743.0844 Veterinary Assistant Banana Republic Factory Store on Duval Street in beautiful Key West

NOW HIRING

Sales Associates, Cashiers, Fitting Room Attendants, Stock Associates, Housekeeping for all shifts For more information, please visit our career site and apply at www.gapinc.com/careers Requisition #169973 Please note candidates can “mobile apply” for our jobs!

Bluegreen Vacations is now HIRING for a part-time/full-time In-House Sales Associate in Marathon.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior industry experience in selling similar products and services involving vacation ownership packages.

To apply, please e-mail your resume to: carl.hovey@bluegreenvacations.com

FOR RENT

10,000 sf warehouse with 20’ ceiling plus 400 sf office and bathroom with central air conditioning. 4 bay doors plus 2 bay doors and forklift ramp door, above flood. Warehouse is approved for military storage.

305-923-1358 www.toppino.net/rentals

Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon Is seeking a full-time Educational Program Guide/Gift Shop Sales.

Public speaking & retail sales experience and marine turtle knowledge helpful. Send resume to: turtlehosp@aol.com

For Sale Motor Trailer Mounted w/ tool Box $1750.00 305-304-7995

Plantation Key Nursing Center

located in Tavernier, is seeking

PRN, LPN, RN, C.N.A.

12 hr shifts days and nights available

Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer Appliance Service Technician Competitive wages & benefits 100% medical • Matching 401K Vacation • Paid Holidays

Drug Free

Apply at:

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Immediate Opening

The Weekly Newspapers are seeking a well spoken, confident individual to manage classified ad sales.

Salary, commission, vacation, plus many other negotiable benefits. 9-5, Mon - Fri Send your resume to lesley@keysweekly.com.

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

Hot Pressure Washer

Diesel Burner/ Honda

Veterinary Assistant needed for fast paced, multitasking environment. Experience preferred but will train. Duties include ability to handle animals for procedures performed by doctors, care of animals including walking and cage cleaning, appointment check in's with patients, preparing surgical packs, in-house lab testing, excellent communication/people skills. Salary based on experience with nice benefits package. Full time positions available. Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

Please contact Marathon Veterinary Hospital at 5001 Overseas Hwy. or call 305-743-7099.

Dietary Aides

We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to BOL@PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM

HIRING

Baker & Counter Help Competitive Pay – Fun Atmosphere Please Apply In Person 11287 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Full & Part Time Positions.

Apply in Person.

Grassy Key Outpost 58152 Overseas Hwy.

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in Marathon is looking for: • Medical Director/ Psychiatrist • Program Coordinator • Registered Nurse (PT/FT) • Behavioral Health Technicians (PT/FT) • Drivers • Research Assistant • Maintenance Specialist • Direct Care Worker for Heron House.

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in Key West is looking for: • Family Intervention Counselor • Behavioral Health Therapist • Front Desk Specialist • Care Coordinator.

Visit http://careers.westcare.com for details; EEOC/DFWP, Bilingual helpful; Drug & background screening req.

Administrative Assistant Needed ASAP in Marathon Flex work schedule in fun fast paced environment. Great attitude, friendly personality, dependable, drama free, document composition, spreadsheets & Customer Service req. Real Estate, Flex MLS, Excel, Quickbooks, Google Forms, Mailchimp, Social Media, Website design, A+

Send resume, income and yrs. exp. in each area to: Wayne Carter CEO Marathon and Lower Keys Association of Realtors® CEO@MLKAR.com

Phone 305-743-2485

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

AUTOS WANTED

EMPLOYMENT

FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 15-CP140-A-P

FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

Juliet Johnson, Respondent.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information.

Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans Trucks. Running or Not. CASH 305-3320483

AM Baker and Counter Help.

Competitive PayFun Atmosphere.

Please Apply In Person.11287 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

new, Sunroof and many extras...$19,500 OBO. 305-8493442.

IN RE: ESTATE OF Joe Ashely Thomas, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Joe Ashely Thomas, deceased, whose date of death was August 24th 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 50 Highpoint Rd, Ste. 101, Plantation Key, Florida 33070.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: April 29, 2016.

Personal Representative: Jodi Thompson 724 Timberoaks Dr Azle, TX 760204831 Attorneys for Personal Representative: LAW OFFICE OF DIANE M. McGUIRE Florida Bar Number: 871400 P.O. Box 371062 Key Largo, FL 33037 Telephone: (305) 619-0260 Fax: (305) 4519229 Email: dmcguirelaw@yahoo.com Publish: April 29 and May 6, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 16-DR348-K Division: Family Sergiu Ion Cioclea, Petitioner, and Shamichael

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NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Shamichael Juliet Johnson ADDRESS: 1630 Flagler Avenue, Apt. A, Key West, FL 33040 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Sergiu Ion Cioclea whose address is 800 Emma Street, Apt. #413, Key West, Florida 33040, on or before May 27, 2016 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.)

Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office.

Dated: April 22, 2016 Amy Heavilin, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Heidemarie A. Wells Deputy Clerk Publish: April 29, May 6, May 13, and May 20, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious names of Marathon Weekly, Keys Weekly, Key West Weekly, and Upper Keys Weekly, located at 9709 Overseas Highway, in the county of Monroe, town of Marathon, Florida 33050, intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Weekly News Corp.

Published: April 29, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

EMPLOYMENT

AMAZING INCOME FROM HOME! First call 800-582-6661 (24 hour mess) then go to: www. dailyfastcash. comathon Little Palm Island is in search of the following talented employees: AM Server Assistants, Executive Sous Chef, Lead Maintenance, Housekeeping Supervisor and P/T Reservations Agent, P/T Island Front Desk/Bellman. Please apply in person @ 28500 Overseas Hwy, Little Torch Key, FL 33042 Housekeeper – Empleada de Limpieza para Hotel en Islamorada. Llamar 305-962-5243.

Electrician wanted for wellestablished company in Marathon. Top pay, paid vacation, paid holidays and continuing education.

License a plus.

Email resume to kelly6098@aol. com EMPLOYMENT HIRING: Servers * Market * Cook AND Dishwasher.

Please apply within at Brutus Seafood. NO Phone Calls.

6950 O/S Hwy., Marathon Housekeeper – Empleada de Limpieza para Hotel en Islamorada.

Llamar 305962-5243.

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop NOW HIRING:

Construction Foreman wanted Need Vehicle.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Call 3 0 5 - 3 0 4 -7995 Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop.

Must be yearround Marathon resident; retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon Babysitters Needed for vacationers!

305 -522-6050 Apply at http:// resortchildcare. com LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts. Established busy restaurant - must apply in Person.

Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person MonFri 10-11am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd.

Marathon.

Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony.

FOR RENT

FOR RENT: 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment near Tavernier. $750/ month includes water. First/Last/ Security. (786) 863-0185 FOR SALE

2015 FIAT 500 Less than 500 miles. Brand

FOR SALE 1/1 trailer with full kitchen and bath, 33’ all hookups connected. $9,500, lot available for rent includes cable and wifi.

MM 30. 305-9231358 HOBBIES/ COLLECTIBLES

Will buy old nautical items, ship wheels, compasses, large reels, half hulls, lanterns, binnacles, telegraphs.

Cased ship models for sale.

Call Lou 603-4556106 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex Dive watches and Pilot Watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-743-4578 FISHING MISC.

FOR SALE: Lobster Tags $200 each. Call 305481-1316 All types of permits for sale!

Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic.

Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg. Many other permits avail. We buy, sell & broker all types of permits. Call before you buy or sell!

Please call for prices.

Licensed & Bonded. All permits guaranteed valid for transfer.

Many ref’s avail.

John Potts Jr. 321-784-5982 or 321-302-3630 www.shipusa. com

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

Hiring for the following positions:

Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040)

Housekeepers • Houseman

Applicants must be open minded & personable with the ability to lead others.

Should enjoy interacting with customers, and be a responsible self-starter with computer skills & the ability to focus on details.

Bussperson • Bartender

Reply to this job posting by sending all of the following to Jacques@fairvilla.com: Letter of interest on the available position • Current resume & your availability & include your favorite joke

Front Desk Agent

Dishwasher • Cook • Hostess Apply on line at Spottswood.com/careers or at Faro Blanco Resort

EOE m/f/d/v

PLEASE NOTE: Emails that only include a resume without a letter of interest will NOT be considered. • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Construction Supervisor/Laborer Wanted Physical Duties, Bobcat Experience Vehicle Required

Call 305-304-7995

HELP WANTED The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES

NEED SOME CASH?

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For as little as $50/week, your AD (with or without photo) will be seen from Key Largo to Key West. Call 305-453-6928 or email hollie@keysweekly.com today.

• Common Area Attendant and Carpet Shampoo • Maintenance/Handyman • Activities Associate

GREAT BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 4 weeks’ vacation, 401k match & much more.

TO APPLY: Online: jobs.bluegreenvacations.com In Person at The Hammocks: 1688 Overseas Highway, Gulf Side, Mile Marker 48, Marathon Or Call Miranda 561-912-7899 eoe

SELL YOUR CAR - OR BOAT - OR SOFA!

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring

Dolphin Research Center has Full-Time & Part-Time Temporary positions for Guest Services. Duties are multifaceted including welcoming guests, taking reservations, retail and photo sales.

Job description available at www.dolphins.org. E-mail your resume and a DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

FOR SALE MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions:

185A 25TH STREET, MARATHON

Cute 2 bedroom, 3 bath home. 1132 sq. foot updated half-duplex. Private yard, convenient location, ample parking. $268,500 Please call Lynn Goodwin at Key Colony Beach Realty today for an appointment. 305-923-9487

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Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Driver Office Assistant

(Computer Efficiency Required) Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Desk Clerk House Keeper

Key Colony Beach Motel 441 East Ocean Drive KCB, FL 305-289-0411

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

Customer Service Specialist FULL-TIME Greet and process transactions for private aircraft customers. Prior aviation experience a plus but not required.

Competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a fun work environment.

Contact Kris Later krisl@marathonga.com 305-743-9025 EOE / Drug-Free Workplace

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT Office spaces FOR RENT starting at $250/mo.

Parking spaces also available.

Located on US 1, Cudjoe Key. 305-304-0776

Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician Upper & Middle Keys.

Great Pay • Paid Holidays • Sick Pay • Medical Insurance • Paid Vacation

Apply in person 171 Hood Ave • MM 91.5 • Tavernier p 305-852-2960 • f 305-852-0656 Page 36 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 29, 2016

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CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY.

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installation • repairs commercial retaining walls brick cleaning & sealing Dave Keller (305) 304-3966 family owned & operated

Now Hiring

Waitstaff, Food Runners & Hosts Great Opportunity to work year round!

Please apply in person daily at 3pm.

Sparky's Landing! (305) 684-9799

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LIFE ON THE LINE BAIT DELIVERY SERVICE

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CELL: (813) 480-4137

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let’s do business Vacation Rental Property Managers We maximize owners income while maintaining homes to the strictest standards.

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Barbara Sanchez Home & Offices Expertly Cleaned Fast Dependable Service “We Clean Your Place, Like it Was Our Place”

Excellent References Upon Request

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Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing

FEATURING

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Precision Pavers Belgard Brick • Clean & Seals • Old Castle Coastal We will make your driveway look new again Brick driveway • Patios • Pool • Deck’s • Retaining Walls Free estimates will not be underbid

305-896-3599 Out Door Living Spaces

(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

NEW & REPAIR

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STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

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Licensed & Insured Contractor # CACO53827

LOCAL, DEPENDABLE, EXCELLENCE Commercial & Residential Paint Contractors Lic SP4127 & Insured • Servicing the Florida Keys!

(786) 327-6630 • mail@orpaintingfl.com

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Fight pesky mosquitoes without worsening allergies or illnesses. A greener alternative for mosquito control. Pesticide-free and easy to install.

ARTIC TEMP, INC. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Residential, Commercial & Marine Ice Machine - Sales - Service

www.tigermaze.com or call (855) 285-4585

Phone: (305) 743-5288

Fax: (305) 743-6887

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let’s do business Marathon Yacht Club 825 33rd St, Gulf Marathon, FL

s ’ a n a D AIR CONDITIONING Lic # CAC 1818326

Memberships Available

“Great Place to do Business or Socialize with Friends”

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

“The Friendliest Little Yacht Club in Florida” For more information Teresa Scott 305-743-6739 or teresa@marathonyachtclub.com

All Keys Real Estate

www.danasairconditioning.com

Ice Machines • Pool Heaters • Service Agreements Phone: (305)289-9498 Fax: (305)743-8810

Rent the Legendary Keys Cruisers $45 per week includes baskets-locks-lights

We also rent Kayaks

Free Delivery, Free Pick Up & Free Snow Removal Marathon and Key Colony Beach

305-743-3204

www.bikemarathonbikerentals.com

“SHUT YOUR WINDOWS, SHUT YOUR DOORS, YOU AIN’T GONNA BE HOT NO MORE”

Brenda Alexander

Broker Associate

10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-5156 (Direct) www.KeysIslandSales.com Brenda@KeysIslandSales.com

Selling The Florida Keys...

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Great Prices, Good Service, Good People Joel & Bonnie Cadbury Licensed & Insured Lic # CAC056987

Call the Experts!

305-289-1748

2735 OVERSEAS HWY MARATHON, FL 33050

Kitchen Cabinets Sales REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices KitchenKorner/Fred's Beds 1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

Ceramic Tile We Do Porcelain Installations!

Marble Licensed & Insured Granite Tops FREE ESTIMATES & 109th St, Marathon Floor & Wall Tiles U.S.1 (Across from Beall’s Outlet) Carpets Lic#SP-3562 289-3019

DOT PALM, Inc. LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES

SP 3636

TREE CLIMBER WANTED F R E E E S T I M AT E S FREE

MULCH

WWW.DOTPALMS.COM

Taoist Tai Chi®

Looking for balance?

Marathon Classes Ongoing - Join us any time

Julie Tong (305) 922-2033 5190 Overseas Hwy Marathon, FL 33050

Julie@casacasadesignstudio.com www.casacasadesignstudio.com

POSH ISLAND GIFTS & HOME DECOR

SOUTH FLORIDA MARINE International

Certified – Dockside Service

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BOAT WATCH Monthly Maintenance Keep your Boat in Tip Top Condition ready to Turn The Key and GO! STORM WATCH Monthly Boat Wash & Check FROM

$99

per month

CASH

4

For our schedule: (305) 748-0799 ~ keylargo.fl@taoist.org www.taoist.org/usa

LEARN HOW TO DANCE

GOLD

Joe’s Marathon Pawn 6679 O/S Hwy. – Marathon, FL 305-743-3082

Ballroom & Latin Dance Private & Group Lessons First Lesson Free!

Theo & Ganine’s DANCE CENTER 305-766-3428 Gulfside Village #40

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Marathon: 305-743-7636 Ramrod Key: 305-735-4962 www.ACREsales.com

MAKE AN OFFER BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED

NEW LISTING WATERFRONT PERKS WITHOUT THE COST

NEW LISTING VACANT CORNER LOT READY TO BUILD ON

Canal front home with instant access to the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico. Complete with a beautiful pool & Jacuzzi, as well as a large deck for outside entertaining.

Legal downstairs living space, new wood cabinets & granite counters in the kitchen & updated baths.

Large corner lot home in the beautiful neighborhood of Crane Hammock where owners enjoy access to boat ramp, dockage & swimming area. Enjoy your backyard year round w/ heated pool & privacy fence. New 12x21 front porch, impact windows & 10’ columns keep insurance costs low!

KATHRYN RUMMERY • 305-731-9579

KIM RABITO-SHOW • 305-304-8591

KIM RABITO-SHOW • 305-304-8591

PRICE REDUCTION

MOTIVATED SELLERS

Impeccably maintained & completely turnkey. Pristine home: master w/ en-suite, gas stove, gated hot tub, outdoor shower, large workshop/storage, dual driveways, covered parking, wrap-around balcony & completely gated fenced yard. This is a must see property!

Pride of ownership exudes this spacious townhome w/ gorgeous stainless/granite kitchen, custom dining room & private location overlooking Bonefish Bay. 3 EnSuite bedrooms, 2 walk-in closets, balconies w/retractable awnings from living room & master.

PRICE REDUCTION CUSTOM POOL HOME

Superbly built pool home featuring huge screened balcony, 75 ft. of concrete dockage, fish cleaning station & dock ladder. Soaring ceilings, open Living, dining & granite kitchen & enormous covered/uncovered outdoor living area leads to wonderful outdoor bath.

KAREN RASPE • 305-393-9010

KAREN RASPE• 305-393-9010

272 W. SEAVIEW DR, DUCK KEY 3/3 • 2,028 SF • $1,295,000 • MLS# 567817

Sat & Sun 11-2

307 GUAVA AVENUE, GRASSY KEY 2/2 • 832 SF • $359,000 • MLS# 570209

JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

READY TO SELL GREAT FLORIDA ROOM VIEW

5204 DOGWOOD DELL ST, MARATHON 3/2 • 1,431 SF • $475,000 • MLS# 570598

REDUCED TO SELL

95 COCO PLUM DRIVE. #4C, COCO PLUM 3/3 • 1,857 SF • $670,000 • MLS# 569542

AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT LOCATION, LOCATION

Corner lot in the beautiful neighborhood of Sombrero Beach with an ACTIVE BUILDING PERMIT! Lot has been cleared, a temporary electric pole up and sewer has been paid in full! You can walk to the beach in less than 10 minutes! Build your dream home now!

532 AVENIDA PRIMICERIA, MARATHON • 7,125 SF • $149,000 • MLS# 570517

761 11TH STREET, KEY COLONY BEACH 3/4 • 2,166 SF • $1,395,000 • MLS# 570297

READY TO SELL RELAX AND ENJOY

Spacious waterfront half duplex w/ large living area & dining room. Enjoy relaxing in the air conditioned Florida room upstairs looking down the wide canal. French doors & large windows provide lots of natural sunlight. Just steps away from Sunset Park. 35 ft. of dockage. Room for a pool.

This is a great location - 5 homes from the Ocean. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom w/ Florida Room and Bonus room.

50 feet of concrete dockage for your big boat. Make his your Keys get-a-way. It's all about location at this property!

Instant canal & ocean access!

Take a look at this beautiful maintained half duplex with large screened porch for entertaining your guests. 37.5 ft of concrete dock with wood step down on wide Key Colony Beach canal. Easy boating access to Gulf and Atlantic.

Rental ready with future rentals booked!

LYNN B. LUCAS, P.A • 305-393-0559

LYNN B. LUCAS, P.A • 305-393-0559

LYNN B. LUCAS, P.A • 305-393-0559

1000 W. OCEAN DR, KEY COLONY BEACH 2/2 • 1,804 SF • $550,000 • MLS# 568412

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1041 82ND ST. OCEAN, MARATHON 2/1 • 1,042 SF • $289,000 • MLS# 569978

441 10TH ST, KEY COLONY BEACH 2/2 • 885 SF • $459,000 • MLS# 569130

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News •

Entertainment •

Art •

INSIDE The Sultans of String, 2015 JUNO (Canada’s Grammy) nominee, plays a mix of acoustic strings and electronic wizardry to create layers and depth of sound. The quintet will perform on Sunday in the Upper Keys. For more details, see page 7. Contributed

The 2016 Soul Starting at $15,690

KEY WEST KIA

2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

305-295-8646

www.KeyWestKia.com

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