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KEY WEST WEEKLY / JULY 08, 2016 HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

With the Olympics around the corner, it’s hard not to daydream about “what could have been.” Watching the games, we secretly imagine ourselves hurling off the 10-meter board spinning through the air with near perfection or racing around the track like Jesse Owens. Who wouldn’t want to be a 50-pound gymnast with seemingly no spine? So we asked locals …

In your dreams, what Olympic sport would you play?

Gretchen Davidson at Tucker’s Provisions said, “Bobsled — and the whole team would be in bikinis because we are from Key West.” We love her.

“I almost made it to the Olympics in the late ’70s for swimming,” said Jerry Daigle, Conch Train driver, who lived the dream, including meeting his idol, a gold medalist. “I still love it, and I even got to meet Mark Spitz.” WOW, how cool.

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Kathleen Burns said what’s on all our minds, “What’s that weird sport with the brooms, ice? Curling, yea definitely curling.”

Nicole Acevedo is like most women, whether they admit it or not. “Synchronized swimming, the most fun you can have in the pool,” she said.

Stuart Kemp, owner of 915, clearly advocates for more intellectual “sport” — “Backgammon,” he said.

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Domestic Abuse Shelter stuggles to rebuild SARA MATTHIS

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hen the Domestic Abuse Shelter’s certification to operate a shelter was temporarily suspended in May by the state Department of Children and Families, The Lodge stepped in and took over. The Lodge is a state-certified domestic abuse shelter that operates in Miami-Dade County, one of 42 certified by the state. It continues to operate the 38-bed facility in the Middle Keys.

The DAS board has rallied, though, and are trying to piece together the agency. The goal is to be recertified and resume control of the Monroe County nonprofit. It will be an uphill battle — the embattled CEO isn’t receiving a salary and yet her contract doesn’t expire until 2019. And there’s a balloon mortgage payment due in 2017 of $186,000 on it’s only asset — the Middle Keys shelter. To put it simply, the DAS is flat broke.

A domestic abuse shelter is nothing like a homeless shelter. Its clients — mostly women and children, and some men — require special services after surviving a relationship with a batterer. Shelters, by law, are required to offer counseling services, emergency shelter, operate a hotline and are tasked with community education.

“The Domestic Abuse Shelter is a critical component of justice in the Keys,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “Men or women who are victims of domestic violence need a safe space to go, otherwise they might not report the domestic abuse crime. Or, if they do, they might end up living on the streets or in their cars.”

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Ramsay said in his tenure as a law enforcement officer he’s seen every type of domestic abuse — sibling on sibling, kids on a mother, mothers on fathers, grandkids on the elderly.

“Most victims are women, but they are not the only ones,” he said. “All of them need a safe place to go where they can receive counseling and begin to rebuild their lives. It happens all across the country and also in the Keys.”

It’s important to note that the Domestic Abuse Shelter is a Keyswide organization. Many locals have fallen into the mindset that it’s just for the Middle Keys, but in reality it serves women up and down the island chain, the only one of its kind in a 112-mile radius. (For more on who it serves, see sidebar.)

“Specifically, we need the community’s help in getting the word out that we are open and serving survivors,” said DAS Board Director Jennifer Powell. “While some of our locations have closed temporarily, all published phone numbers are being answered locally.”

Powell said the board is still actively soliciting cash or gift card donations, recruiting staff so as to re-open the 21-bed facility in Key West, and looking for donated office space in Key Largo and Key West to reopen its outreach offices.

What went wrong?

According to a spokesperson for the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, this is the first time in 20 years that a domestic violence center’s certification has been suspended. The FCADV is the state agency that oversees 42 domestic abuse shelters in Florida.

In 2015, the Domestic Abuse Shelter passed three annual tests, but two of the tests included troubling footnotes that would forecast the troubles of 2016. The FCADV noted noncompliance with fiscal and administrative findings. The DAS also passed an accounting audit that did note the shelter had a $35,000 line of credit, a mortgage on the shelter, and an unpaid “loan” of $30,000 from an anonymous benefactor.

The Department of Children and Family’s review of DAS required no corrective action.

But a review reveals the agency wobbled significantly in 2015.

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It closed the Key West shelter, a 21-bed facility, for three and a half months claiming staff shortages.

And that $35,000 line of credit?

It was immediately expended in total. The mortgage on the shelter — $186,000 — started as a line of credit, but when it went unpaid it converted into a mortgage. (The loan originated in 2014 and most of the funds paid for office staff salaries not covered by grants.)

The balloon payment is due in 2017. Finally, the shelter director, Venita Garvin, also loaned the shelter money.

When reached by email, Garvin said she did not wish to comment.

According to minutes from a FCADV grant oversight committee meeting prior to March 22, the center’s “ongoing issue related to staff recruitment, cash flow, and building of debt.” At a meeting of the same group on March 25, it was noted, “There is a long history of organizational instability.”

For the 2015-2016 fiscal year, the Domestic Abuse Shelter was scheduled to receive at least $1.1 million from a variety of grants.

Its operating budget is about $1.8 million to operate and staff its two 24-hour (three shifts) shelter.

The FCADV issued an interim monitoring report two days before the DCF temporarily suspended the DAS’s license in May. It revealed more trouble ranging from incomplete personnel files, an almost complete lack of assessments for paperwork related to minors at the shelter, an infestation of cockroaches that lasted at least two months. The most damning, however, was the inability to meet payroll for almost nine weeks.

There was one more red flag.

The FCADV, the oversight agency for all Florida shelters, stopped providing the $702,000 grant as a monthly lump sum to the DAS in 2012. Although the grant amount did not change, it became a “reimbursible” grant — after DAS spent funds it was required to send documentation to the head agency for payment. FCADV takes this action when an agency is determined to be high risk.

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“At the time, the CEO presented it to us as a change in operating procedure,” said Powell. “We did not understand that it was a probationary measure.”

The FCADV report also noted problems with invoices and checks not being submitted correctly and improper notification when the finance/fiscal grants manager position went vacant at the DAS. Supporters of Garvin said the DAS Board of Directors failed the shelter; not the other way around. Gavin has been the CEO of the Domestic Abuse Shelter for 18 years and is a well-known figure in the Keys, although her home is on the mainland. She earned an annual salary of $129,954. She was furloughed along with the rest of the employees in May but her contract does not expire until 2019.

“My reason for leaving the board of directors was my understanding that it is the board of director’s role is to come up with creative ways to fundraise unrestricted funds for DAS to meet cash grant match requirements as well as position for reserves,” wrote Cynthia Grant, former executive assistant to Garvin, in a letter to the Weekly. “… the few months I was on the board there was minimal fundraising discussions. We talked about how much admin was spending on pens, pencils and paper and would it be cheaper to order supplies on line?”

Grant said she rules prevented her from serving on the board at the same time she was in a DAS paid position as executive assistant. She worked at DAS for three years until she was furloughed along with the rest of the staff in May, although some staffers did accept a position with The Lodge.

“I feel sorry for the other staff as well,” Grant said. “We are still waiting to get paid.”

Grant went on to say that Garvin loaned the shelter $14,700 of her own money. And that it was she who took a company credit card to buy each employee a $150 gift card when the first payroll wasn’t met.

Although the grants pay for the bulk of the shelter’s expenses — professional payroll for the director and counselors, program services, food and transportation — it does not cover such things as utilities or payroll for administrative staff. Powell acknowledges that funds raised locally, by the board of directors for unrestricted funds, has slipped.

“Have we been struggling? Yes, for a couple of years. The best way I can describe it is the problem just snowballed,” Powell said.

Going forward In suspending the DAS’s license, the DCF noted it was taking the “least restrictive” option available. The DAS has six months — until early November — to take corrective action. The report also said, “it must also demonstrate the willingness and capability to change its management and operations …”

Powell said the board is rewriting its fiscal policies and procedures, board policies and procedures and management process in order to assure there is no reoccurrence of this issue.

“We’ve been researching other models and best practices so we can address our hard-learned lessons,” she said.

The Domestic Abuse Shelter recently secured a $20,000 donation from the Snow Foundation. Part of the funds will be used to renovate the shelter in the Lower Keys to make it ADA compliant.

For more information about volunteering or making a donation to the Domestic Abuse Shelter, email jpowell@fldas.org.

Domestic Abuse Hotlines:

305.743.4440 or 1.800.500.1119

Who does the Domestic Abuse Shelter serve?

The Domestic Abuse Shelter is part of a statewide network of 42 shelters across Florida.

While it does serve some local residents, sometimes women (and men) are encouraged to relocate out of the county and receive service at another shelter so as to be far away enough from the abuser and not be tempted to return as she struggles to rebuild her life. In the same manner, many mainland survivors receive shelter and treatment in the Florida Keys.

One of the most sacred goals of any domestic abuse shelter is to protect the anonymity of the survivor. Here are a few anecdotes about shelter clients; their stories have been sanitized for reasons of privacy.

• One recent client is a successful professional, managing her own homebased business, has her own car and is a longterm resident of Monroe County. When she found herself in an abusive relationship, she had no place to go except the shelter. She told staff she's grateful for a safe place to live while she rebuilds her life; it's embarrassing for her to be so dependent on others as she's used to taking care of herself.

• Another client is also a longterm resident of Monroe County; she has an injury that needs treatment but she's afraid to go. As the shelter supports her transition, she feels she has to leave the county, a place she loves, in order to be far enough away from her abuser.

• Another survivor who wrote us awhile back who successfully transitioned and exited the program wrote, "I feel that [your program] not only changed my life but in many ways probably saved my life. To have a place to come, to lay your head, put your clothes in a dresser (not a plastic bag), food, and a kitchen to cook in, washer and dryer for clean clothes to keep working and a group of women going through a similar experience has made all the difference for me ..."

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Industry slams Biscayne coverage “Something’s haunting Biscayne Bay: ghost traps”: Disappointment is my immediate reaction to several articles recently published in the Miami Herald regarding legislative actions and derelict fishing gear in Biscayne National Park.

Not one shred of effort was expended to consult with industry for an alternative point of view.

Biscayne National Park managers failed the public with a grossly inept and internally manipulated General Management Plan worthy of an Inspector General’s investigation.

Out-dated and misapplied science, coupled with repeated breaches of agreements with Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Commission, were hallmarks of the development plan.

And the story about ghost traps in the Bay published on July 4, is as biased an article as I have ever read. Not one word of mention about an annual, industry funded, end-of-season, clean-up taking place right now that includes the park. No mention of cut-off buoys by inattentive boat operators or stolen, mutilated and discarded gear from trap robbers and a drastic need for increased law enforcement.

Not a word about the biodegradable panel in a plastic trap.

Of course smearing fishermen was probably the main objective in an effort to diminish support for current House and Senate legislation that would protect both commercial and recreational fishing in the park. Next time, the Herald should reach out and get both sides of the story.

Capt. Bill Kelly, Executive Director Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's Association

Pictured are Charles Chapman, left, the Keys’ Roman Gastesi, Bertha Henry, Dustin Hinkel and Vincent Long.

Gastesi selected to lead county managers

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onroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi was selected President Elect of the Florida Association of County Managers at the Florida Association of County’s Annual Conference & Education Exhibition in Orlando.

“It’s an honor to be selected by my peers throughout the state to serve,” Gastesi said. “This will help Monroe County stay relevant statewide. It also will help us learn about all the great things other counties are doing and how we can adopt them to better the lives of our residents.”

The Florida Association of County

Managers provides a forum for county managers to develop professional relationships, discuss current and future issues affecting counties, and provide mentoring opportunities, education, advice and advocacy on statewide issues.

Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry was elected President, replacing outgoing President Vincent Long, the Administrator of Leon County. Hendry County Administrator Charles Chapman was elected Secretary and Taylor County Administrator Dustin Hinkel was elected Treasurer.

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It’s kinda secretive Krewe sets up in Key West

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asked balls, extravagant costumes, marching groups, floats, fountains of booze — the whole mysteriousness behind Key West’s newest group is piquing interest around the island.

After moving to Key West five years ago, Valsin Marmillion, noticed its likeness to his native Louisiana. Being a member of several krewes in New Orleans over the years, he envisioned a krewe for Key West, for locals by locals. It’s working —120 of the 150 slots are filled, and the quiet word is spreading quickly.

The Mystick Krewe of Key West is designed like a traditional NOLA Krewe, with hints of inspiration drawn from Carnivales throughout the world.

“It’s not the typical Key West people you see out everywhere,” said Diane Eliopoulos who was drawn to the idea of a Mardi LARRY BLACKBURN/larryblackburnphotography.zenfolio.com Gras-like festival for Key West. “I think it is amazing to be a part of something this special.”

Eliopoulos is a lieutenant of one of 10 groups made up of 15 people each, all of which were personally invited to join. Other lieutenants include Marmillion, George Fernandez, Juan Pisani, David Whidden, Kimber Tracey, Jack Smith, Jennifer Smith, David “DJ” Johnson, and Frank Wormuth. They each represent a House: Bling, Clubbers, Rudders, Wings, Critters, Fins, Paws, Flora, Reef, and Wheels. The names of the troupes are designed to represent a special aspect of Key West. “It’s not that easy to get in,” Diane said, adding that creative, happy people are at the top of her list.

The next social will be the Ugly Jacket Party to be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 hosted by Captain Val and his lieutenant partner Juan Pisani. Other events planned include a float in 2016’s Fantasy Fest, with its own parade in February of 2018. In 2017, the “Bal Masque” — with a Marrakesh Express theme — will be held at the Key West Theatre in February, where members will be brought into the Sahara Desert with images of flying carpets and Aladdin magic.

Marmillion said the Krewe raises money for youth and community activities, and last year were able to donate some funds to animal welfare non-profits. If invited, a $250 fee covers the member and a guest for events. The biggest thing, he said, was that all the parades and events will be family and children friendly. Eliopoulos said to imagine beautiful costumes, extravagant gowns, and the best looking floats Key West has ever seen.

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Summer Chamber Series Finale

Meet the Trio from the award-winning Excelsa Quartet.

Back by popular demand, these First Prize winners of "The Provincie Limburg Prijs" along with the “EMCY Artprize” at the Charles Hennen 26th International Chamber Music Competition for Strings in The Netherlands will captivate you with exceptional selections from the classical repertoire.

Program

Schubert: String Trio in B Flat Major, D. 471 Haydn: String Trio in G Major, Op. 53, No.1 Kodaly: Intermezzo for String Trio Beethoven: String Trio in G Major, Op. 9, No.1

Date

Sunday, July 10, 7:30pm

Location

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Tickets: SouthFloridaSymphony.org • Information: 954-522-8445

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America’s pie isn’t apple anymore…

Key Lime Pie eating contest was on the Fourth

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here’s a new record — 62 seconds. Ft. Lauderdale honeymooner Elliot Zellers took home the top prize at the 2016 Key Lime Pie Eating contest by devouring his 9-inch Key Lime Pie in just over a minute. The contest was held on July 4 at The Waterfront Brewery in Key West.

— Weekly Staff report

2. A close second, last year’s winner Steve Carr, contemplates the results.

3. Chef David Sloan, author of the “Key Lime Cookbook,” passes out Key Lime pies to would-be champions.

4. These contestants take pie eating seriously – some said they have been training their whole life for this. Another said he was hoping that a win at the pie eating challenge would help him with the ladies.

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. In 62.62 seconds, Elliot Zellers, honeymooning from Fort Lauderdale with his new bride, takes home the championship pie eating belt. Even though no hands were allowed, he said there was still a lot of ‘forking’ going on this weekend.

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

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HAYS BLINCKMANN

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r. David Forest is known from Marathon to Key West as a caring, earnest doctor working hard to provide healthcare to those in need. An advocate of making sure quality health care is available for our Keys residents, Dr. Forest is an obstetrician and gynecologist who practices at Fishermen’s Community Hospital as well as is the medical director of Womankind, Key West. He is an integral part of community health.

A California native, Dr. Forest decided in fifth grade to be a doctor. He studied and worked in Oakland and Berkeley, California, and Manhattan, and is also a US Naval Officer. His defining moment to move to paradise happened in Arizona, when he suffered the loss of a colleague and friend. He said he realized life was too short not to be lived and lived well.

“I decided to live somewhere I could be comfortable and be myself, Key West.

I love being able to live openly as a gay man. Also, I have always loved water and love living next to the ocean,” said Dr. Forest.

Medicine is a full time job, one that he practices with humor and grace while making the community safer and healthier, one patient at a time.

1. Full Name? David William Forest 2. Worst nickname? “Davidid,” by my sister. “Smiley,” by a high school friend.

3. Name one famous person you would bring back to life, why? Michelangelo di Lodovico Burnarorrti Simoni, a man of science and art. All I strive to be.

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4. If you could remove one person from any media contact, who would it be? I don’t like to discuss politics, but his name rhymes with “Grump”.

5. Who is your celebrity crush and why? Colin Farrell, my alter ego “bad boy.”

6. What is your pet peeve? When people say “supposably.”

7. What makes you laugh at work?

I love my patients and respect them immensely. But, twice, I have walked in on patients who misunderstood their instructions on how to prepare for their exams. They both put their legs through the armholes of their exam gowns. I loved those two patients all that much more for their interpretation of the instructions they were given.

8. Which TV character is your alter ego? Stewie on “Family Guy.” I’m not quite sure why, but it kind of scares me, too.

9. What is your nerdiest passion? I know every song by Alfie Boe, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Josh Grobin. Need I say more?

10. What is one thing that always, always makes you happy? My three Jack Russell terriers —Tyson, Stella and Beatrice.

11. If invisible what would you do?

OMG, what wouldn’t I do? I would head straight for the West Wing of the White House.

12. Favorite guilty pleasure? Singing at the top of my lungs in my car as I drive to Marathon.

13. Best or funniest Key West sighting or encounter you’ve ever had?

One of my neighbors walks around her yard, almost daily, in her “granny panties” with her blouse tucked into those granny panties. But, I absolutely love that she can do this here and suffers no repercussions.

14. If you could change someone’s opinion, what would it be? There are over 30,000 gun deaths per year in the United States. There are less than 200 gun deaths in countries totaling the size of the USA and with strict gun control laws. What are we doing wrong?

Finish these sentences..

15. Living in Key West … is a dream come true.

16. My autobiography would be titled … “David William Forest, A Life Lived.”

17. I will change people’s perception of gay people … when people are ready to see the truth.

18. Helping others … is the most important thing that I can do in my life.

19. When I go … I will go with a bang!

20. I would have my last meal with … Michael Kasperski, my husband, the most important person in my life, and my dogs.

ENVIRONMENT

KEY WEST WEEKLY / JULY 08, 2016

GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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Sponge Science Florida Sea Grant, FWC partners with professor

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n recent months, the crisis surrounding Florida coastlines and the Everglades has exploded into the national spotlight.

Stories of algae filled waters, massive fish kills, and seagrass die off have haunted Floridians. Fortunately, scientists like Dr. Mark Butler, Elliot Hart, and Jack Butler are pioneering sponge studies that could have positive implications for restoring nearshore waters.

Currently, the inshore waters of the bay, near Marathon and Pigeon Key, are home to four nurseries with about 4,000 sponges. Project coordinators plan to expand the project to 15,000 sponges. To accomplish this, the scientists have taken advantage of the sponge’s biology, using fragmentation, much like Mote Marine in the Lower Keys is using fragmentation processes to grow coral faster and stronger.

“Sponges act as nursery for stone crab, lobster, finfish, and provide shelter for these species,” said Elliot Hart, an ecologist with the Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC). “These species aren’t the only ones who depend on sponges to thrive though. The interior of the sponges are where species of sea worms, arthropods, and most importantly, snapping shrimp live.”

In addition to the FWC, the project includes input from the Florida Sea Grant, a university-based research foundation, and Old Dominion University of Virginia.

Hart said 30 to 40 percent of the sea floor surrounding the Florida Keys is hard bottom, comprised of mostly limestone with a thin layer of sand. These hard bottoms are typically home to several main species of sponges such as loggerhead and vase sponges. With algae blooms and its subsequent effect on coastal waters, the sponges are dying. That’s significant because shellfish and finfish rely on the sponge habitat.

One of the Key players in the sponge habitat are the snapping shrimp. No bigger than grains of rice, the shrimp have sophisticated social systems, complete with a queen and working shrimp. The shrimp emit a sound that scientists believe sends a signal to other species about the health of the habitat.

“If you’ve ever been in the water and heard crackling or barely audible clicking sounds, those could be snapping shrimp you are hearing,” said Hart.

Many of the concepts and their pilot studies were pioneered by Dr. Mark Butler professor of Department of Biological Sciences of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Butler developed techniques for studying sponge fragmentation that FWC ecologists currently employ. He’s scheduled to visit the Keys and continue his research this month.

Jack Butler, of FWC, studied ecological sciences under Dr. Mark Butler at Old Dominion University and, six years later, finds himself continuing research on the topic. “In 2010, Dr. Butler started the first feasibility studies with three species commonly found in the bay. Florida Sea Grant is coordinating volunteers to get locals involved,” said Butler.

The process of fragmentation may sound easy enough: cut the sponges into pieces, zip tie them to a brick, and implant them in favorable conditions. However, the number of cuts, the angle of the cuts, and water temperature play a role in the regeneration process, Hart said.

Studies conducted this month will include placing sponges in two locations. At one end, levels of chlorophyll and cyanobacteria will measured in the Bay; further downstream, levels will be measured again. “Having healthy sponges ready in the nurseries can benefit areas needing it after algae blooms like we’ve recently seen,” said Hart.

Source: Florida Sea Grant

What’s that sound?

Snorkelers and divers often hear a crackling or barely audible clicking. The sound, scientists say, is produced by snapping shrimp found in sponge habitats.

Sponges provide an important habit for wildlife.

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Saturday, July 9 • 32nd annual Underwater Music Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Looe Key Reef, Lower Keys.

Sunday, July 10 • Free trivia at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion, Stock Island. Public welcome.

Thursday, July 14 • Bastille Day dinner benefits Samuel’s House from 6 to 8 p.m., 906 Frances St., Key West.

July 15-16 • Mel Fisher Days benefiting Wesley House Family Services in Key West.

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Saturday, July 16 • Plant sale from 10 a.m. to noon at Key West Tropical Forest, Stock Island.

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• Mystics and Maestros SPCA event from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Mellow Ventures Café, Key West.

Monday, July 25 • Free Hazard Water Operation and Emergency Response class at Key Largo library.

• Hometown PAC question and answer forum at 5 p.m. at The Studios of Key West.

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Sailing for Kids Back to Nature

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lthough the Key West Sailing Camp has been active for five years, last year saw the addition of veteran sailors Heidi Russ and Graham Shivers and they have taken the program to a whole new level. Now kids ages 6 to 17 can take part in the rigors of the National Sailing program and get the same education as other young sailors around the country.

Graham, who came to Key West to study Marine Biology at FKCC, and a sailor most of his life, made an easy decision to teach at the Key West Sailing Center. His girlfriend, Heidi, is also a sailor since childhood and shares his passion to reach the next generation. She said her goal is to get kids, “away from technology.” The couple live on a sailboat in the harbor are as dedicated to the water as to the kids of of Key West.

“It’s an authentic experience, sailing; it connects us back to nature and the natural forces affecting us,” says Heidi, adding that is one of the concepts they teach the kids.

During the summer, 12 kids get to race Open Bics, Opti’s and 420’s every week. The programs range from beginners, intermediate to racing camps. They learn rigging, knot tying, capsizing, docking and most importantly, how to sail upwind. And at the end of the week, the kids will earn a certificate after they pass a written test on all they have learned. “It’s not easy, it takes focus and patience,” said Heidi.

First time student, young Gregory Barnes said of his first week, “Sailing 420’s for the first time, riding in high winds, I would definitely do it again.”

Also the Sailing Center offers 25 to 30 scholarships, allowing two to three kids per week to get a discount. Children from the Key West Boys and Girls Club, Wesley House and Take Stock in Children are all eligible for scholarship. This makes the program accessible for any kid to get out, get in the wind and sun, and enjoy the most eco-friendly sport around.

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Competitive freediving is a family affair. Ashley, Ren and Ani Chapman gather together to celebrate a new constant weight national record this past May in Roatan, Honduras at the Caribbean Cup to 83 meters/272 feet.

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he’s been to some of the most interesting and beautiful free diving spots in the world, and in one breath has seen some of the deepest reefs and wildest animals. Ashley Chapman has three world records and 12 national records and, this week, she’s teaching a freediving workshop at Divers Direct in Key West with her husband, Ren. She opens her talk with some facts about the danger zone. Chapman said 90 percent of blackouts happen on the surface right after taking the first breath. The other 9 percent happen in the last 15 feet, and one percent in deep water.

She is no stranger to blacking out, and has had it happen twice while trying to Ashley Chapman’s Top Four break some of her own records coming up Freediving Tips: from 230 feet underwater. “Luckily, I have 1. NEVER dive alone. the best safety partner in the world,” the 2. One (freediver) up, one mom of a two-year-old said of her husband. (freediver) down.

3. Wait 30 seconds after “He will never let anything bad happen to the diver surfaces before me.” making a descent. (RememShe trains using no weight, although it ber, 90 percent of blackis popular among freediving spearfisherouts happen after hitting men. “I like to work a little harder on the the surface.) way down, but have it easier at the end,” she 4. Freediving, spearfishing said. buddies should share one Ashley broke her own USA Freediving gun. “This forces the pair National Record with a “Constant Weight to stay together and pay attention to each other.”

Dive” on May 28 diving to 272 feet, surpassing her previous record.

Now 32 years old, she didn’t even do her first freedive until she was 27 years old. Immediately after, however, she took a formal class. She did her first competition shortly after that.

In the male-dominated sport, she said her biggest challenges is competing against younger women who don’t have kids at home. “It’s hard being a mom and competing,” she said. “A lot of the women I compete with can train, take a nap, go to yoga, get a good night’s sleep. I don’t get to do a lot of that anymore, my downtime is playing with my baby. I miss out on a lot of mental preparation time, but that makes the successes that much sweeter because I really had to earn them.”

Marathon spearfisherman James Simcic took the class a couple years back. “Learning from a champion has its advantages,” he said. “The class was filled with useful information for making me a more accomplished waterman.”

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Kate Divoll makes good

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Dani Hoy releases ‘At the End of a Long Road’

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ani Hoy’s widely anticipated new EP, "At the End of a Long Road," will be released this month and features five original songs. Signaling a change in direction in some ways, the music is decidedly more in the country rock style. The EP features Nashville musicians Jerry Roe on drums, Dave Roe on bass and Kenny Vaughn on guitars, all under the direction of producer Kevin Johnston of Orca Sound Studio in Maryland.

“I’m always looking to chart new territory with each release,” says Hoy. “Art is exploration and it’s important to me to push my music to the next level. My producer, Kevin, is amazing in that he is extremely capable in creating just the sound I’m looking for with my songs.”

Hoy’s second full CD, "Songs of Love and the Ocean," released in August 2013, was also produced by Kevin and features a versatile mix of songs from funky pop and rock to country and torch songs. Her

song “I Like It Hot” has become a popular hit on internet radio as well as a much requested song at her gigs. Dani and Kevin had previously teamed up on her first project, “TropiGal.” Since that initial release, she has traveled around the country with her Martin guitar to perform and promote her CDs. A versatile performer, Hoy plays in many venues in Key West and will be setting up several CD release parties to celebrate her new project.

“Sharing my songs and stories is what I live for,” says Hoy. Dani Hoy can be found twice a week at Grunts Bar along with her partner, singer songwriter Chris Rehm in their acoustic duo, The Shanty Hounds.

The CD “At the End of A Long Road” as well as Hoy’s other CDs can be purchased through her website, www.danihoy.com, CDBaby, iTunes, amazon.com and other popular music sites.

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Here in Key West, the Bahama Village Music Program offers free lessons of every sort to the children of the island. Kate Divoll was once a student.

She is now the teacher and assistant director.

Born and raised right here in Key West, Kate began playing piano at the age of 6, learning from her Aunt Joan and then soon taking lessons at BVMP with her future boss, mentor and close friend — Katchen Duncan. By age 13, Kate became the youngest student-teacher at BVMP, teaching classes daily throughout her high school years. She was promoted to assistant director at age 19 before taking a few years to complete her education at the University of Florida, earning a bachelors degree in English and graduating in 2015.

She said, “I firmly believe that I would not be who I am today without BVMP. Free music education works!”

Upon graduating, Kate began searching for internships throughout the country when low and behold she received a call from Duncan, asking if she would return to Key West to help her run BVMP. “There was no question. I moved back down immediately.”

Today, Divoll is on premise Monday through Friday teaching piano, accompanying the choir, guarding the candy jar and “basically running around like a mad woman.”

This summer, Divoll is running an art immersion camp for 25 BVMP students, a program of which she is very proud.

Watching Kate work with the children of BVMP is nothing short of amazing. She is patient, kind, incredibly talented and above all, passionate about returning the gift of music education to the children of her hometown.

“BVMP is the place I have always belonged and I know many of our students and teachers feel the same. BVMP is a place where students will never be asked to pay a single dollar, and will be given everything they need to master their instrument,” she said.

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BOTTLE CAP LOUNGE Latin Dance Party – Saturdays at 11 p.m.

Line dancing w/ Marvin – Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

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GAS MONKEY The Supervillains – Friday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m.

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8. T-Shirt Thomas Rhett 9. Somewhere On A Beach Dierks Bentley 10. From the Ground UP Dan + Shay

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Brian Roberts– Thursdays at noon Din Allen – Thursdays at 4 p.m.

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SUNSET PIER at OCEAN KEY RESORT Mark Lum – Friday, July 8 at 1 p.m.

Robert Albury – Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m.

Mark Lum – Saturday, July 9 at 1 p.m.

Robert Albury Band – Saturday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m.

Robert Albury –Monday, July 11 at 7 p.m.

The Happy Dog - Tuesday, July 12 at 1 and 7 p.m.

The E’Claires – Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m.

SUNSET TIKI BAR at THE GALLEON RESORT Live Music Daily Clint Bullard – Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Emily Springsteen – Sundays at 11 a.m. and Mondays at 2:30 p.m.

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BISTRO SOLE Mateo Jampol – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30 p.m.

THE SALTY ANGLER Dani Hoy – Sunday at noon and Tuesday at 6 p.m.

PINCHER’S CRAB SHACK Emily Springsteen – Fridays at noon MANGROVE MAMAS Emily Springsteen - Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

GRUNTS BAR The Shanty Hounds – Sunday and Thursday at 8 p.m.

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Calling artists

Chrissy Clapp models one of her many custom-made costumes designed especially for Key West Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle, set for Aug. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Fort East Martello. Clapp’s offerings will be available for sale, insuring no one need miss out on the whimsy and fun of dressing up to play. “There's something for everyone,” she says. “Flower fairies, wood nymphs, fairy godmothers, unicorns, Puckinspired head pieces, wings, and lots of magical accessories.” Interested artists and vendors can contact Michael Shields for more information at 305-394-3804 or email javastudios@gmail.com.

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The Excelsa Quartet are the guest artists on Sunday, July 10 — part of the 2016 Summer Chamber Music concert series of the South Florida Symphony in the Keys. Excelsa Quartet fashioned its name from "Picca excels," a distinct species of Northern European spruce trees used to make the top panel of fine musical instruments. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $35. The performance is at The Studios of Key West.

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Play reading to be staged on July 11 in Key West.

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s part of this year’s Summer Stage, TheatreXP will present a staged reading of “The Return,” the new original play by Key West playwright Bob Bowersox, whose previous plays, “Person of Interest,” “Moment of Grace,” and “The Poetry of Hearts,” went on to be performed at Red Barn Theatre.

The reading will be at the Red Barn, 319 Duval Street in Key West, on Monday, July 11, curtain at 7 p.m. It is free of charge, no reservations are required.

The comedy centers on David Steele, the venerable anchorman for World News Network.

For 35 years, Steele has been the most respected voice in television news, the Edward R. Murrow or Walter Cronkite of his generation. But on this particular night, Steele announces live on-air that he is not who he has purported to be all these years, but is, in fact, actually Jesus Christ, returning because things are so botched up he could no longer sit on the sidelines and watch the world deteriorate any further. Needless to say, all hell breaks loose … so to speak. Is he actually Christ, or is he stark raving mad?

The reading will feature the talents of Tony Konrath, Tom Murtha, Karl M. Stahl, Melody G. Moore, Vanessa McCaffrey, and Wayne Dapser. It will be directed by Bowersox. Audience members will have the opportunity to comment on and discuss the play after the reading in a talk-back featuring Bowersox and the actors.

The reading is part of the South Florida Theatre League’s New Play Festival, and TheatreXP was chosen as the only Monroe County theatre company to participate in the statewide event.

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ey West Art & Historical Society joins Mel Fisher’s Treasures team this year in presenting Mel Fisher Days, a celebration of the rum-and-Coke drinking, gold-chain-adorned Keys character remembered as “the world’s greatest treasure hunter” and a benefit for Wesley House Family Services, a not-for-profit organization whose programs provide crucial support to child welfare and family preservation throughout the Florida Keys.

Slated for Friday and Saturday, July 15-16, this year’s festival features a treasure-trove of events ranging from the educational to the adventurous, including a kick-off party at Schooner Wharf Bar, Mel Fisher’s Treasures conservation lab tours, tours on board a 90-foot MFT search-and-recovery vessel, live and silent auctions, presentation of the annual Mel Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award, raffles, and the Saturday night “Party Like a Local” free block party and concert hosted by the Society. Festival highlights include a “cupcake contest” with a chance to win an authentic treasure coin recovered from the 1622 Fleet Atocha shipwreck, a live auction and 50/50 raffle, book signings, live music, and the first-ever “Mel Fisher Days T-Shirt Lottery,” where a lucky winner will take home a true “motherlode”— a treasure chest filled with $2,500 in silver dollars.

Mel Fishers Treasures and Key West Art & Historical Society reside in massive, catty-cornered red brick buildings on Front Street—one that houses rare historic shipwreck treasures and artifacts and the team who search for and recover them, the other, the award-winning Custom House Museum, that now preserves and presents the history, art and culture of the Florida Keys.

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THEME: 1930s

ACROSS 1. Designer ____ Mizrahi 6. Urge Spot to attack 9. Nanjing nanny 13. *”The Divorcee” Oscar winner Shearer 14. “Much ____ About Nothing” 15. Grease and ____ 16. Weak-____, or scared 17. Read-only memory 18. Downy duck 19. *Salt March leader 21. *1936 Olympics location 23. Bond movie “Live and Let ____” 24. Musical finale 25. Like sashimi 28. Cocoyam 30. Trying experience 35. Dutch cheese 37. Burst of wind 39. *”King of the ____ Blues,” Robert Johnson 40. In neutral 41. Piece of writing 43. Very dark black 44. Check-out person 46. Chalupa alternative 47. Follows ding 48. From ____ ____, or from this point 50. Pal 52. Lilliputian 53. Candle top 55. Roman road 57. *Mr. Porsche’s creation 60. *”____ is the Night” by Fitzgerald 63. Boatload 64. Put down 66. Dostoyevsky’s novel, with “The ____” 68. Cupid’s ammo 69. Swimmer’s distance 70. Bundle of axons 71. “M*A*S*H” ____ hall 72. Exclamation of surprise 73. *Johnny ____ and His Orchestra

Marathon - TELLER, Full-time Big Pine Key - TELLER, Part-time 30 hours with benefits DOWN 1. Pen juice 2. *”Over the Rainbow” or “Stormy Weather” 3. Square footage 4. To change, as in U.S. Constitution 5. Tiger’s attendant 6. Delhi draping dress 7. Bachelor’s last words 8. Hamburger and fries 9. Pomegranate seed 10. Calf-length skirt 11. End of grace 12. H in British HMS 15. Actor Depardieu 20. Trimable fence 22. a.k.a. Tokyo 24. Tsarist Russia’s elite cavalryman 25. *The Third one 26. Discombobulate 27. Australian horse 29. *____ Bowl 31. Proof of home ownership 32. Tennis-affected joint 33. Be sorry for one’s wickedness 34. *Great Depression photographer 36. Insignificant 38. RPM indicator 42. AOL’s “____ Got Mail” 45. Genuflect in submission 49. Zippo 51. Ore extracting 54. Yo-Yo’s instrument 56. Venomous slitherer 57. Like Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard 58. Makes mistakes 59. They’re large on prima donnas 60. Blundre, e.g.

61. *De Valera’s name for Ireland 62. Republican Karl 63. Tucker of “Modern Family” 65. Pleasurable interjection 67. One less than jack

We are looking for experienced, friendly, outgoing applicants with excellent customer service skills to assist customers in handling transactions. Must be flexible and able to work Saturdays. Teller experience and/or excellent customer service skills required. To apply, please go to www.my100bank.com, then click Careers. For assistance contact HR@my100bank.com.

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• Maintenance/Handyman • Recreation Associate • Guest Services Agent / Relief Night Auditor

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2016-CP-116-K Lower Keys

LEGAL NOTICES IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN RE: ESTATE OF BLANCH Z. STEPHAN Deceased.

vs.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Blanch Z. Stephan, deceased, whose date of death was March 18, 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. 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 FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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: July 1, 2016.

Personal Representative: Carol A. Christman 4044 N. Spider Lake Road Traverse City, MI 49696 Attorney for Personal Representative: /S/ Dawn Ellis My Florida Probate, P.A. Dawn Ellis, for the firm Attorney for Personal Representative E-mail Address: dawn@myfloridaprobate. com Florida Bar Number: 091979 P.O. Box 952 Floral City, FL 34436-0952 352/726-5444

CASE NO. 2015-CC-0119-PK ANCHORAGE RESORT & YACHT CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., PLAINTIFF, TIMESHARE ALTERNATIVES, LLC, et. al., DEFENDANTS. NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the final judgment of foreclosure entered on JUNE 7, 2016 in Case No. 2015 CC 0119 PK of the County Court in and for Monroe County, Florida, in which Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club, Inc., is the Plaintiff and TIMESHARE ALTERNATIVES, LLC, FLORIN DRAGON, Individually, CAROL FERGUSON, Individually, NELSON & MAYRA NUNEZ, husband and wife, NANCY RIVERA (nee BRENNER), Individually, TERI MATIYA D’ANGELO as Personal Representative of THE ESTATE OF HELEN BURG & THE ESTATE OF HELEN MATIYA, JAMES R. WEAVER, Individually, WILLIAM & DOROTHY LEDUC, husband and wife, JAMES ALVIN DOUGLAS, SR., Individually, ROSE VASQUEZ, Individually, MARK J. KAUFMAN, Individually, WILLIAM CADWALLADER, Individually, MGM PROPERTIES, INC., and DAVID CAUSEY as the Personal Representative of the Estate of RICHARD CAUSEY, are the Defendants, I, AMY HEAVILIN, will sell at public sale the following described real property: Unit Week 17 in Unit Number 105, Unit Week 40 in Unit Number 305, Unit Week 30 in Unit Number 501, Unit Week 29 in Unit Number 305, Unit Week 41 in Unit Number 401, Unit Week 31 in Unit Number 101, Unit Week 12 in Unit Number 401, Unit Week 12 in Unit Number 103, Unit Week 46 in Unit Number 305, Unit Week 12 in Unit Number 304, Unit Week 43 in Unit Number 204, Unit Week 44 in Unit Number 505, Unit Week 37 in Unit Number 406, Unit Week 38 in Unit Number 405, Unit Week 4 in Unit Number 101 of ANCHORAGE RESORT & YACHT CLUB, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 860, Pages 1546-1567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all amendments thereto.

Publish: July 1 and July 8, 2016

THE SALE WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 31, 2016 AT 11:00 A.M. to the highest and best bidder for cash on the front steps of the courthouse in Monroe County, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes.

The Weekly Newspapers

DATED June 9, 2016

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

AMY HEAVILIN, CPA CLERK OF THE COURT Monroe County, Florida

LEGAL NOTICE By: Jennifer Settoon As Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: July 1 and July 8, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - Trucks.

Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483

APARTMENTS 1BD STUDIO: With full bath and kitchen for rent upstairs on central Duval. Available now!

Tall ceilings, huge scenic windows. Central A/C. Bamboo Flooring, wood ceramic bathroom tile, Clean and ready to move in $2500 per month. Call Kellie. 305923-1696 PLANTATION KEY. Efficiency apartment includes water & electric.

NO PETS, NO SMOKING. $850/mo. 305-393-2870

EMPLOYMENT Looking for independent worker.

Must have vehicle.

Great pay and training included.

Call 305-304-7995 Mechanic, P/T or F/T! SMALL ENGINES Some exp. helpful. Long term employment for the right person. Islamorada. (305) 852-0600 Small resort in Marathon is looking for: Housekeeper, and/or Maintenance person.

10-30 hours. Must be able to work weekends.

Call 305-992-7908 for more info.

Key Largo Fisheries is now accepting driver/ warehouse applications.

Must have a good driving record.

305-451-3782 GRACE JONES DAYCARE. Teacher needed; 45 State Hrs, ProfessionalCaring individual.

Summer-School year.

(305) 743-6064 Iris.

HOUSEKEEPING POSITION available for immediate hire. Flexible schedule, hours vary.

Please apply at Kingsail Motel, 7050 O/S Hwy, Marathon.

Keys Fisheries is now accepting applications for all positions for the Lobster Season in August.

Apply in person at 3390 Gulfview Ave. Marathon.

EOE/DFWP. The Porter Allen Co. Insurance Agent is looking for a experienced customer service rep. Licenced preferred 2-20 or 4-40 Florida 8-5 Mon - Fri, Salary position.

Please call 305-294-2542

EMPLOYMENT

or fax 305-296-0054. Ask for Elizabeth or David Full Time Driver/Technician needed for Medical equipment store Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 applicants must be responsible, task driven detailed minded and dependable, great people and communication skills is a must.

Must have clean driving record. Send resume via fax to 888-552-5128 or email Angie.mcskeys@ gmail.com Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony NEED HELP NOW! Leigh Ann’s Coffee House is hiring a Dishwasher and Fulltime Barista. Apply in person. 301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach, MM 54, Ocean 305-743-2001 Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop. Must be year-round Marathon resident; retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts. Established busy restaurant - must apply in Person. Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach Little Palm Island is in search of the following talented employees: P/T Maintenance.

Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key, FL 33042 Light maintenance, Cleaning, and office duties. Permanent P/T position. 5 days/week.

2-4 hours per day.

Sea Isle Condominium.

KCB. 305-743-0173 sea7430173@aol.com Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop NOW HIRING: AM Baker and Counter Help.

Competitive Pay- Fun Atmosphere. Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon Small Condominium in Key West looking for an Association manager. Must be knowledgeable and experienced with budgeting and the financial management of associations.

Management of the condo building, grounds/property and related infrastructure required. Position is full time and manager is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Association property.

Must be honest, reliable/dependable and possess good communication skills to work with the Board and Owners.

Must hold a CAM license.

Condoatseaside@gmail.com Construction Foreman wanted Needs Vehicle.

Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305304-7995 NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience.

Apply in person, Grassy

EMPLOYMENT

Key Outpost, MM 58 EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions.

Apply in person MonFri 10-11am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd.

Marathon.

Housekeeper: Part-time and full-time work available. Full-time bathhouse cleaner includes benefits. Part-time housekeeper. Apply in person at Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge 305-8722351

INTERNSHIP Internship opportunity for Summer 2016 is available in Key West.

For information go to: keyslifestyles.com/internship

HOBBIES/ COLLECTIBLES Selling Old Nautical Items. Lanterns, Chelsea Ship Clocks, Ship Wheels, Binnacles, Vents, Signs & 1/2 Hulls. ALSO BUYING. Call Lou 603-455-6106 WANTED Big bucks paid for OLD BOTTLES! CASH!!! $50, $100, $150/Bottle.

305-304-4199 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches.

Call 305-743-4578

We Buy Gold Locally!

HELP WANTED

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn

Key Colony Beach Motel

Townsquare Mall Marathon

305-289-0411

Desk Clerk House Keeper

441 East Ocean Drive KCB, FL

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

Secretary Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Driver Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

FISHING MISC. ALL TYPES OF PERMITS! 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.

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COMMERCIAL FOR RENT FOR RENT! 2,500 - 10,000 sf Warehouse space available with 20’ ceiling plus 400 sf office and bathroom with central air conditioning. 4 bay doors and forklift ramp door, above flood. Approved for military storage. 305923-1358. www.toppino.net/rentals

HOMES FOR RENT Brand New 1BR RV On the Lake. Pool, laundry. Sugarloaf Key MM 19.8. $1500 + $500 sec. deposit moves you in.

Call Dave 305-797-5184 Golf Course 3BR/2.5 BA GREAT HOUSE on Fairway.

Super Nice! Large Pool & yard. OSP, $3,700/month includes cable.

305-872-7911

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

HIRING

Baker & Counter Help Competitive Pay – Fun Atmosphere Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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

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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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

305.743.0844

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

Hiring for the following positions:

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.

Laundry • Banquet Captain

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

Room Attendants • Housemen Bartenders • Servers

Engineering Supervisor Apply online at Spottswood.com/careers or in person at Faro Blanco Resort

EOE m/f/d/v

Excellent Working Environment & Pay. Rapid Advancement in the Fastest Growing AC Company in the Keys.

Must have Valid Driver’s License

The Basilica School is now looking for qualified FT & PT instructors.

Physical Education, Spanish, Preschool and IT. Send resumes to

Apply in Person – 140 49th St., Marathon

principal@basilicaschool.com

!

THE MOORINGS MM 81.5

Seeking self-motivated people for

General Housekeeping Fax Resumes to

Full Time Maintenance Worker/Supervisor

Experience with electrical, 1-305-664-4242 plumbing, and HVAC. or pick up an application at Competitive Salary 123 Beach Rd. Vacation and benefits.

Islamorada

Weekends and Holidays a must

Please Email resume to mooringsmike@gmail.com

HELP WANTED Technicians, Installers, Helpers

Plantation Key Nursing Center

located in Tavernier, is seeking

C.N.A, LPN, RN, HOUSEKEEPER, DIEATRY AIDS 12 hr shifts days and nights available

We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

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

Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in MARATHON is looking for: • Medical Director/ Psychiatrist • Inpatient Program Coordinator

• Care Coordinator • Direct Care Worker • Financial Assistant/Data Clerk The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

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.

NOW HIRING Bartenders/Servers

PT or FT 30+hrs wk FT-Paid Vacations, holidays Bonus Incentives, Insurance Send Resume to office@marathonyachtclub.com or in person at Marathon Yacht Club @ 825 33rd St

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in KEY WEST is looking for: • Driver • Behavioral Health Therapist II • Case Manager • Child Case Manager • Client Advocate Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or http://careers.westcare.com to apply.

EEOC/DFWP, Bilingual a plus; Drug & background screening required.

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Bartenders, Servers, Busperson, and Food Runners.

Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site 13201 Overseas Highway. EOE m/f/d/v

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

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