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On a perfect day at Key Largo Park this past weekend, local families — including Angelita, 4, Andrea, nearly 2, and Jose, 3 — celebrated National Adoption Month with cupcakes and fellowship. For more photos, see page 10. JASON KOLER/Keys Weekly

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A Celebration of Grand Expansions!

Saturday, November 19th 11 am - 4 pm Ocean Gardens Plaza 82237 Overseas Highway MM 82.2 Join in the fun! Live music with Kenny Channels and complementary Green Turtle's Famous Fresh Catering. Plus beer, wine, olive oil tastings and cooking demo.

Treasure Hunt • 10 items every hour • 60 total • Over $7,000!

Meet Islamorada Beer Company’s brewmaster and various factory reps. SUN 103 local radio personality Capt. Matt Bellinger will be hosting a live on-site broadcast. Tons of free “swag” including free sand dollar seashell just for coming!

Plus enter to win a real silver treasure coin!

Find Your Treasure Giveaways Include Nautical Home Décor Items

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Ocean Gardens and Green Turtle/Kaiyo Gift Cards

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Two night stay at the luxury Royal Palm at The Caribbean Resort

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Free BBQ, beer, wine & olive oil tastings are limited to the first 150 guests.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 18, 2016 GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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Everyone has found themselves clicking through daytime television at least once in their life. That usually means reruns of “General Hospital” and “Days of Our lives” — gross. The only saving grace of daytime television is the slew of game shows. And everyone has at least one game show they’ve day dreamed of being a contestant on, whether it’s “Wheel of Fortune” or “Naked and Afraid.” So we asked …

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he Monroe County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved continuing with the development of its canal restoration program during a special meeting Monday at the Marathon Government Center. The 5-0 decision was made after the Commission was presented with the early results of seven restoration demonstration projects that showed improved water quality and provided information gathered on which techniques work better.

It’s a massive undertaking to address the problem: 229 manmade canals in unincorporated Monroe County are impaired and do not meet state water quality standards. The approximate cost for restoring these canals is daunting at $671 million.

On Monday, the BOCC approved a

resolution to spend $1.5 million in state funding, which comes from the Florida Keys Stewardship Act that was passed early in the year, on canal restoration. It also approved using some RESTORE Act funds, which come from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlements, on canal restoration.

The BOCC next approved using up to $2 million of Stewardship and RESTORE funds during FY 2017 on the restoration of six additional canals.

The $1.5 million in Stewardship funds would be used for a backfilling project on a canal in Key Largo (either Canal 75 or 76) that has been identified as one of the most impaired by the Monroe County Canal Management Master Plan.

Four canals in Key Largo (No. 48, 59, 79 and 80) are slated for augmented

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aeration, a new technique that has not yet been used in the Florida Keys. But before these projects can go forward, the BOCC is requiring that there is community funding participation by the homeowners who live along those canals.

The fifth canal, No. 83, is a combination of organic removal, backfilling and an air curtain.

Funding for this already is in place.

The County began its canal restoration program in 2012 and so far has spent $7 million on demonstration projects on seven of the worst canals in Monroe County. The original pilot restoration projects tested four types of technologies (backfilling, organic removal, air curtains, and culverts) or combinations of the technologies on canals in Key Largo, Big Pine Key and Geiger Key. While some of the techniques have worked better than others to date, all have shown improvement in water quality. It is still too early to tell the long-term success of each of the projects. Six of these seven canals require ongoing operation and maintenance to keep their water quality improvements.

The BOCC also approved a resolution that directs County staff to continue with the development of a program to collect special assessments and the creation of municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) to collect funds to pay for the ongoing operation and maintenance costs for the six original canals at a combined cost of about $87,000 per year.

The special assessments would be levied only on the homeowners whose properties are along these canals. There will be public hearings throughout the process before any special assessments are put in place.

The property owners on these restored canals have benefitted from improved water quality, gains in overall appearance of their property, increase in property values and improved use of the canals for fishing, swimming and other recreational uses.

Monitoring for the water quality improvement of the canal restoration projects is being conducted in the canals and 50 meters from the canal’s mouth.

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n Saturday, Nov. 19, Ocean Gardens of Islamorada will host its second annual Find Your Treasure Party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests of all ages will have plenty to enjoy at the nautically themed gathering, as a full day of live music and treasure hunts have been planned.

The Green Turtle Inn will provide food for hungry Villagers while Islamorada Brewing Company will tap the kegs. Wine and olive oil tastings, compliments of Olive Morada, will also be available.

Every hour, 10 items will be hidden for local treasure hunters to dig up, with prizes totaling more than $7,000. Home décor,

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holiday ornaments, gift cards, shells, and a two-night stay at the Royal Palm at the Caribbean Resort are just some of the extravagant treasures waiting to be found. Every guest will receive a sand dollar as a keepsake for attending, and can also enter a chance to win a real silver treasure coin from the Atocha shipwreck. Kids eight years and under will also have a personalized treasure zone to explore.

Kenny Channels will be providing the tunes, and SUN FM 103 local radio personality Capt. Matt Bellinger will broadcast the event live on-site. Ocean Gardens and their sponsors, encourage Villagers to come out and enjoy a day of music, treasure, food, drink, pirates, and fun at MM 82.2 oceanside.

BRIEFLY Adults, students welcome for Mariners walk/run Mariners Hospital presents its 5k walk/run and 10k run on Saturday, Nov. 19.

The 5k walk will begin at Coral Shores High School and the 10k run will begin at the Treasure Village Montessori School. On Friday, Nov. 18 a pre-race meal will be served, and various health screenings will also be offered. Register in advance at Marinersrace.com ($30/$40 adults; $20 students). Race day registration starts at 6 a.m. and costs $35/$40 for adults and $25 for students. For information, email JamieN@BapatistHealth.net or call 305-434-1026.

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t. Justin the Martyr hosted it annual fall Oktoberfest this past weekend. Rides, food booths and entertainment were enjoyed by all. Plus, dancers from On Your Toes Dance Studio and other dance troupes performed a number of recitals.

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1. On Your Toes Dance Studio’s Andrea Galvan, Isabella Olsen, Madison Young, Callie Bloom, Lauren Farr, Sarah Kelley, Niomi Garcia and Raffie Baker perform during St. Justin the Martyr Oktoberfest fair.

2. Isla Zlockie rests after her performance at the fall festival.

3. Irena Bennet and her daughter Adalyn take a ride at the St. Justin the Martyr’s festival.

4. Father Healy socializes during the annual fall event.

WILDLIFE

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his past Friday, Horizon Divers of Key Largo released “Bailey” into the waters near the Duane.

“Gratitude all around for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of this magnificent animal,” said Bette Zirkelbach, manager of The Turtle Hospital.

“Compassion is contagious!”

The story began in October when divers noticed the hawksbill sea turtle wasn’t using one flipper — she had a large fishing hook embedded in her right shoulder. Dive shop owner Dan Dawson and Capt. Troy Wheatley of Horizon Divers worked together with their crew to bring Bailey to the surface. A rehabilitation specialist at the Turtle Hospital was waiting at the dock to transport Bailey in the turtle ambulance to the Middle Keys. Dr. Doug Mader of Marathon Veterinary Hospital removed the hook and Bailey was treated with broad spectrum antibiotics. Bailey healed well and regained full use of her flipper.

Once released from the boat, Bailey swam gracefully into the blue. ­— Weekly Staff report

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ilots N Paws is an allvolunteer effort between animal rescues, pilots, and individuals to coordinate the transfers of all types of animals.

Online, their website serves as a meeting place for volunteers to plan transfers. With more than 5,000 volunteer pilots, the national charity has grown to fly more than 15,000 rescued animals each year.

Some of the organization’s most eyebrow-raising transfers have consisted of a baby dolphin, bear cubs, bats, pygmy donkeys, and a young tiger.

Many of the transfers happen across state lines, though for Marathon-based pilot, Jeff Bennett, those trips have become commonplace. The retired Navy ‘nuke,’ has spent the last eight years flying around his Cirrus SR22 loaded with all sorts of critters going to their “forever homes.”

“It’s just the love of flying and my love of dogs, and putting it together,” said Bennett of his initial motivation. “You can only burn so many holes in the sky before you get bored, so it works out.”

After reading a magazine that featured Pilots N Paws, Bennett decided to volunteer. He now spends roughly 200 hours a year in the air, transferring animals to and from various rescues primarily located in the southeastern part of the country, though he’s traveled as far north as Tennessee.

“If you don’t mobilize and move them the day they have to go, many places begin to euthanize them,” said Bennett.

Though he’s currently recovering from shoulder surgery, it hasn’t stopped him from continuing his good deeds. Bennett drives animals to and from rescues in his personal vehicle, in what he playfully refers to as — “Pilots N Paws: Wingless Division.” By land, he’s able to transfer 80 to 100 animals at one time with his longest “wingless” transfer being a 1,600-mile cross country trek.

“It’s a volunteer service, so the only benefit you get is that the jet fuel is tax deductible, though I never did it for the numbers,” explained Bennett. “I try and take photos and document each transfer.”

To this day, he has coordinated and conducted the transfer of more than 5,000 animals. Bennett’s rescue repertoire is quite extensive and includes kinkajous,

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 18, 2016

FLYING FUR BABIES Pilot transfers more than 5,000 animals

SAVE THE DATE Saturday, Nov. 19 • The Smart Ride comes through the Keys, all day, watch for bicyclists on the road!

Saturday, Nov. 19 • Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation Turkey Trot at 7:15 a.m. from Old Wooden Bridge, No Name Key. Tuesday, Nov. 22 • Deadline for TDC funding applications at monroecountybids.com.

Thursday, Nov. 24 • Happy Turkey Day from The Weekly Newspapers!

Saturday, Nov. 26 • Light Up Key Largo Tree Lighting Festival at 5 p.m. at Murray Nelson Government and Cultural Center, Key Largo.

Saturday, Dec. 10 • Lighted Bike Parade benefiting Wesley House at 5:30 p.m. from Key Largo Community Park.

Get your dates to sara@keysweekly.com.

BRIEFLY As a puppy, Maddy, was saved from near death after being shot and neglected.

She now is a nationally certified search and rescue dog, and one of Bennett’s favorite success stories. Here they are pictured together.

blue foot boobies, pelicans, hawks, falcons, snakes, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, pythons, sea turtles, tortoises, cats, and dogs. The largest animal he’s transferred was a 90-pound Great Pyrenees.

“I do a lot of the coordinating for the bigger fly-aways, too — which are usually 20 to 25 plane loads. In those cases, we get a manifest together, make weight and crate arrangements, and assign each load,” he said.

Bennett’s SR22 averages 30 animals onboard, while a fleet of pilots can move 250 to 300 animals at once. Interstate transfers take a little more effort, as the logistics behind a multi-state rescue requires multiple pilots and volunteers. Animals have been the main cargo, but that hasn’t stopped humans from joining Bennett in his journeys throughout the years.

Jessica Lilli, marine mammal trainer for Dolphins Plus Bayside in Key Largo, accompanied Bennett last year on a transfer after winning a bid at Marrvelous Pet Rescue’s Spayghetti and No Balls gala.

“We flew from Marathon to Marianna, Florida, and picked up 28 puppies and one kitten,” said Lilli of her adventure. “It was a beautiful ride over the Everglades that I’ll never forget and wonderful to help those animals. Throughout the flight they were right next to us, so we made sure they were comfortable. One even slept in my lap on the way back.”

Bennett implores perspective owners to adopt, instead of buy, their pets. When possible, he works to match owners with the desired breed, size, temperament, energy level, and age of whatever kind of dog they would like. Pets that are transferred through Pilots N Paws have usually been examined by veterinarians at their respective rescues and may have received necessary shots, though, it is not the responsibility of, or a service, that Pilot N Paws provides.

Visit www.pilotsnpaws.org/ to learn more about their community of volunteer pilots and read their stories.

Community Foundation accepting nominations The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK) is accepting nominations for the 17th Annual Unsung Heroes celebration, recognizing the tremendous efforts of volunteers who donate their time and service to our community’s nonprofits. All Monroe County 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits are invited to nominate their Volunteer of the Year to be honored at a celebration in January of 2017. The deadline for this year’s nominations is Dec. 16.

Online nomination forms are available at cffk.org.

Scammers target FKEC Consumers FKEC continues to receive reports of a telephone scam targeting both residential and commercial FKEC (Florida Keys Electric Cooperative consumers). In most cases the scammer instructs the potential target to purchase a pre-paid Green Dot or Reloadit cash card and to call back with the card numbers or power will be disconnected. The most recent trend includes scammers claiming a technician is on the way to the target's location and will disconnect power unless payment is provided immediately.

CSHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 18, 2016 The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Coral Shores High School faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on a myriad of qualifications ranging from academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and CSHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Cane Pride.”

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

I think all of my classes are important because I learn a lot. But I think Spanish helps me because I can speak another language.

Instagram or Snapchat?

What’s your favorite filter?

My favorite is Snapchat because you get to use a lot of the face filters.

What are your plans after high school?

I want to get a job so that I can help my mother. I would also like to attend community college.

Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not?

I would like to leave the Keys and move back to New York because I like the big city.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… … to be more independent and enjoy the ocean and the beautiful sunsets.

Welcomes Chef Jose Palomino

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Who has been your biggest inspiration at CSHS and why?

My biggest inspirations at Coral Shores are Mrs. Rife, Mrs. Cooke, Mrs. Ellsworth, Mrs. Kelley, and Mrs. Joy. They tell me to never to give up and always try harder in my classes. They also give me good advice.

y drift from harbor Chefs are like boats. The ir anchor in a kitchen, to harbor. They cast the ir knives and recipes then pull up and take the to the next port. ored himself in the Jose Palomino has anch s, working as a fisherFlorida Keys for decade a chef. In 1992, he man, and far longer as et in Marathon, which opened Garden Gourm d most recently the led to Garden Café, an h Gardens Café in highly successful Spanis Islamorada. back to MaraNow Chef Jose has drifted uce “Jose at the thon, where he will introd sdays through SaturPlaza,” a dining event Tue 0 pm at The Plaza days, from 5:30 pm to 9:3 Restaurant. orites from PalomiOn the menu will be fav ef born and taught in no’s history as a local Ch as, paella, pinchos the kitchens of Spain: tap nsistent is an emphasis and charcuterie. Also, co ts having, as he likes on fresh, simple ingredien a plate”. to put it, “A good time on grass-fed beef, Look forward to Florida , cks produce grown as seafood fresh off the do ulgences imported close as possible, and ind eeses, oils, saffron and from Europe such as ch passes, he’ll be seasonings. As the season picked up travelling the incorporating dishes he ericas. Expect to taste Caribbean and the Am one has a purpose in each ingredient, as each Chef Jose’s food. the opportunity to Once again, locals have diterranean and the travel – to Spain, the Me road from home.

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no-cones, cupcakes, soda and hot dogs were the featured menu items at the Key Largo Park this past Saturday during a vibrant community picnic to celebrate National Adoption Month. Organized

by Wesley House Family Services, many local business and organizations such as Centennial Bank, donated their time and resources to show their appreciation for Monroe County’s adoptive and foster families.

Weekly Staff report JASON KOLER/Keys Weekly 1. Saulo Perez and Jonathan Estes hang out with members of the Islamorada Fire Department’s K-9 unit.

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3. Following their mantra of ‘Service Above Self,’ members of the Upper Keys Rotary Club spend the afternoon grilling hot dogs and burgers. They are Ray Scuderi, left, Nick ‘GrillMaster’ Hodge and Jill MirandaBaker.

4. Kate Banick, Stephanie Scuderi and Traci Ryan are on the front lines of the grill service. Centennial Bank donated the food and the Rotary Club donated the muscle.

5. Macy, 3, Vincent, 9, and Chloe, 7, create what are sure to become artistic masterpieces that will be discussed for years to come.

6. Josh, 7, and his little brother Joe, 4, enjoy their fair share of sno-cones.

7. Sisters Nya, 5, and Sophie, 5, play in the bounce house and chase each other through the park.

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“My store is completely unique. There is no other place in the world like it,” Dermer said.

The bronze art sculptures in the outdoor “garden” are elegant and elaborately detailed. Picture this: A bronze casted seaplane captured in midair by a kraken octopus with water gently spouting out of the plane propeller. To date, it is the largest piece Dermer has commissioned an artist to make. It stands 8 feet wide by 7 feet tall. Another favorite: mermaid sculptures with custom heads.

“Husbands give me old high-school photos of their wives,” Dermer said. “And then the it’s cast into a three-dimensional piece. It works.”

The Captain’s Imports sculpture inventory is diverse, ranging from sailfish to children at play to wildlife. Some of the sculptures are finished with paint, others have a rich patina, and some feature the ultra-secret protective sealant dreamed up by Dermer. (He said its “extremely saltwater tolerant and will hold up forever.”) Every single one of the 450 bronze art pieces were delicately handcrafted by fine artists from all around the world and Dermer said he has a relationships with more than 100 artists from all over the world who create totally unique pieces exclusively for the shop in the Keys.

Connie Krueger is the store manager and has been working with Dermer for 14 years. She said that the store has made lots of improvements through the years — it also sells pottery, hand crafted tiles, marble and blown glass — and she’s learned to recognize the “wow” reaction no matter what the language.

“Leon’s able to adapt and grow and make things better, even throughout the recession,” said Krueger.

Dermer, a former fishing captain, took a year off after retiring to travel. That’s when the bronze bug bit. He and his wife, Jennifer, originally opened a pottery shop but found bronze to be a more durable inventory in the Keys’ tough climate.

Captain’s Imports is located at MM 99 bayside in Key Largo, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. everyday.

Dermer, a former fishing captain, took a year off after retiring to travel. That’s when the bronze bug bit.

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• Banyan Tree Boutique in Islamorada is offering 50 percent off all sale clothing, jewelry and gifts.

• DK’s Style Hut and DK’s Beach Boutique in Marathon will be offering 25 percent off everything in both stores.

• D-Luxe Boutique in Islamorada is offering 25 percent off new arrivals and 50 percent off the rest of the store.

• Islamorada Mercantile will be offering a sale and special deals on their colorful, easy-to-wear dresses and beautiful Vera Bradley Bags.

• Miss Monroe Boutique and uCumbe at Village Square at Trading Post in Islamorada will be having their third annual Black Friday weekend sale (Friday to Sunday) with 25 percent off everything in both stores, plus door-buster deals.

• Wild Lily Boutique in Islamorada is having the annual tent sale on Black Friday continuing through “Small Business Saturday” with extra incentives for American Express cardholders.

• Zero Dress Code Boutique in Islamorada will be offering an early bird tent sale on Black Friday starting at 8 a.m.

Once you’ve shopped at your favorite local boutiques, for Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, the next best shopping experience happens on Cyber Monday, Nov. 28. You can shop from your home while wearing pajamas and drinking wine. Frankly, I don’t know of a better shopping experience than this.

Happy holiday shopping!

Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar 139 Seaside Avenue, MM 94.5, Key Largo • (305) 852-5956 • www.SnappersKeyLargo.com SNAPPERS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT offers quality dining with a Florida Keys feel at moderate prices in a casual atmosphere. Both locals and visitors alike are treated to a truly enjoyable Keys experience when visiting Snappers. Open daily from 11am, Sunday Brunch 10am.

OCEANFRONT • DAILY CHEF’S SPECIALS • LIVE MUSIC

OCEANFRONT

1450 Ne 1st Ave, Florida City, FL 33034

305-246-4229

7603 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050

305-743-6000

We Repair STIHL Products

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LIVE MUSIC SNAPPER’S Rick Merrill -Friday, Nov. 18 Rick Merrill -Saturday, Nov. 19 Frank C -Sunday, Nov. 20 Steven Venini - Monday, Nov. 21 Billy Davidson -Tuesday, Nov. 22 Rob Smith - Wednesday, Nov. 23 RPM -Thursday, Nov. 24 RPM -Friday, Nov. 25 RPM -Saturday, Nov. 26 Frank C -Sunday, Nov. 27 Steven Venini - Monday, Nov. 28 Billy Davidson -Tuesday, Nov. 29 Rob Smith - Wednesday, Nov. 30 -Thursday, Nov. 31

Adrienne Z is set to perform this weekend at the Key Largo Civic Club.

Adrienne Z in Key Largo THERESA JAVA

theresa@keysweekly.com

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drienne Z, singer, songwriter and guitarist will kick off the fourth season of the Key Largo Acoustic Open-Mic Coffeehouse at the Key Largo Civic Club, on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Adrienne has been a Keys resident since 2001. She is a versatile musician and producer performing solely and with her band Injade. Adrienne, after graduating Berklee College of Music, busked in Harvard Square performing her original music. From there, she easily transitioned to Key West performing regularly.

Adrienne has produced six fulllength CDs of her original music. Her latest album, “Chameleons” was released this summer and its garnered great reviews.

It’s evident through Adrienne’s unique writing and “otherworldly” voice that she was born to perform music. She’s been honing her craft since she was 13-years-old. Her voice is deep and soulful, while her lyrics move listeners. Learn more about Adrienne on her website, adriennemusic.com.

Songwriter and Coffeehouse host, Bryant Diersing, will share some of his music and stories. There will also be a segment of the show that encourages other performers to share a song or two. Admission donation is $2 and refreshments will be available.

For more information contact Bryant through email at keylargoacousticcoffeehouse@hotmail.com. Please share your music with the community and enjoy some great performers. The Key Largo Civic Club is located at 209 Ocean Bay Drive.

BRIEFLY Shop and visit with Santa On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Upper Keys Community Resource Council and Flroida Kesy Outreach Coalition will be hosting an event to support homeless prevention services in the Upper Keys.

The public is invited to stop by the Key Largo Lions Club from noon to 4 p.m. at MM 99.

Organizers have planned face painting, cookie decorating, a gift wrap station and silent auction, plus live music and photos with Santa. Stop, shop and sip with Santa.

Send event information to sara@ keysweekly.com

Kim Wonser has a special affinity for veterans. THERESA JAVA/Keys Weekly

THERESA JAVA

theresa@keysweekly.com

VFW Post 10211

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im Wonser has been serving drinks at the VFW Post 10211 for 10 years. She is a stepmother to a veteran and a granddaughter of a veteran. So she felt compelled to volunteer, serving breakfast for two years, before she jumped behind the bar.

“We don’t sell a lot of fruity drinks here, usually just beer or a simple mixed drink,” said Wonser. “We keep it simple, we are easy here.”

Wonser said she used to enjoy a Grand Marnier margarita when she’s on the other side of the bar. Those times have come to an end she said, due to the caloric content in the mixers. Now, she drinks Absolut, water, and a splash of cranberry juice.

When she’s not bartending, she’s at home with her husband and her 16-year-old son. She leads a “quiet life.”

Wonser has lived in Key Largo since 1979, and graduated from Coral Shores High School.

The VFW Post 10211 in Key Largo serves veteran’s lunch and dinner.

It serves the VA Hospital once every other month, and it serves the Wounded Warriors whenever they come through. On Thanksgiving and Christmas, it serves veterans free meals all day. On Tuesdays it holds members appreciation day, which includes halfprice drinks.

Wonser is an Auxilliary to the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Secretary and the Patriotic Instructor. For more information on the Key Largo VFW, located at MM 102, call 305-452-2120.

GILBERT’S Spank The Band -Friday, Nov. 18 Gypsy Lane -Saturday, Nov. 19 The Jeffery James Gang -Sunday, Nov. 20 Bobbe Brown -Tuesday, Nov. 22 Scotty Meyer -Wednesday, Nov. 23 DJ Reggae Ronnie - Thursday, Nov. 24 Baga Trix - Friday, Nov. 25 Shane Duncan - Saturday, Nov. 26 The Regs - Sunday, Nov. 27 Bobbe Brown -Tuesday, Nov. 29 Scotty Meyer -Wednesday, Nov. 30 LORELEI’S CABANA BAR AND RESTAURANT Jess Atkins Band -Friday, Nov. 18 Taylor King Band -Saturday, Nov. 19 Webb & Davidson - Sunday, Nov. 20 The Carousers -Monday, Nov. 21 Dennis Holmes - Tuesday, Nov. 22 Webb & Davidson -Wednesday, Nov. 23 Webb & Davidson - Thursday, Nov. 24 Brothers of Others - Friday, Nov. 25 Steve Venini Band -Saturday, Nov. 26 Webb & Davidson -Sunday, Nov. 27 The Carousers -Monday, Nov. 28 Dennis Holmes - Tuesday, Nov. 29 Webb & Davidson -Wednesday, Nov. 30 SKIPPERS DOCKSIDE Bobbe Brown -Friday, Nov. 18 Lee Sharp -Saturday, Nov. 19 Scott Meyer - Sunday, Nov. 20 Lee Sharp - Monday, Nov. 21 Bob Bonnen -Tuesday, Nov. 22 Ronnie Molyneaux - Wednesday, Nov. 23 Scott Youngburg -Thursday, Nov. 24 Bobbe Brown - Friday, Nov. 25 Scott Meyer - Saturday, Nov. 26 Scott Meyer - Sunday, Nov. 27 Lee Sharp - Monday, Nov. 28 Bob Bonnen - Tuesday, Nov. 29 Ronnie Molyneaux - Wednesday, Nov. 30 BAYSIDE GRILLE Luke Sommer Glenn Band -Friday, Nov. 18 Lauren Mitchell -Saturday, Nov. 19 Dave’s Alter Ego -Sunday, Nov. 20 Luke Sommer Glenn -Monday, Nov. 21 Dave Bowman -Tuesday, Nov. 22 Steve Venini -Wednesday, Nov. 23 Luke Sommer Glenn -Friday, Nov. 25 Terry Hanck -Saturday, Nov. 26 The Outer Band -Sunday, Nov. 27

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MILLENNIALS Millenial generation establishes itself in the Keys HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

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iving in the Florida Keys is a challenge for every generation— be it Conch or transplant — all of us face money, housing, and career challenges. The Greatest Generation and Generation X have already faced the music … but have our Millennials? It seems resident Keys Millennials are proving more motivated and innovative than the stereotype.

A common complaint about Millennials (or “Generation Me”) is they are “lazy and entitled.” Born

from 1980 on, Millennials are the first generation to grow up with the internet and electronics galore. Their tech savvy is unparalleled (until the next generation of social networking tweeters emerge from the Apple womb).

So because of their centurial timing, Millennials have been the recipient of a worldwide campaign to woo them.

No other generation has been targeted

by America’s market forces so comprehensively, no other generation has been so thoroughly “parented.”

Numbering roughly 75 million — eventually they, too, will simply grow up. Our survey of Keys Millenials found a couple of common threads —hard work, entrepreneurship and the universal grievance about the lack of shopping opportunities. Yes, we’re talking about Target, Ikea and Whole Foods.

6 FACTS ABOUT MILLENIALS • They will comprise more than one in three of adult Americans by 2020.

• Millennials will make up as much as 75 percent of the U.S. workforce by 2025.

• Eighty-nine percent expressed a stronger likelihood that they would buy from companies that supported solutions to specific social issues.

• Millennials account for more than $1 trillion in U.S. consumer spending. ( • Eighty-seven percent of Millennials disagreed with the statement that “money is the best measure of success,” compared to about 78 percent of the total population.

• The top ideal employers of currently employed Millennials are Google, Apple, Facebook, the U.S. State Department, and Disney.

—brookings.edu

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How different are island millenials?

HEATHER VARGAS, 27, grew up in Key Largo, graduating from Coral Shores. She’s the site director at the YMCA. She has two kids in Key Largo School and two younger ones at home still. Her husband works at Sharkey’s Pub and Galley at night. She said one advantage to growing up here in the Keys is class trips that feature snorkeling and diving.

Vargas uses social media platforms daily and said she doesn’t see too much in terms of cyber bullying.

iPhone or Samsung? iPhone.

Top three apps? Facebook, Snapchat and Pinterest.

Where do you get your news? Infowars, Keysso and Pinterest. I use my phone.

How much do you spend on entertainment every week? I spend about $50 between four kids usually.

None on the Internet.

How much you pay in rent? I pay $500 a month in utilities; I live with my mom.

Is climate change a concern? Yes. Why do you live here?

My mom lives here, my job is good. I live in a close-knit community that is ideal to raise kids.

Will you be here in 10 years? No.

DOMINIQUE WHITEHEAD, 27, was born in Key West and grew up in Key Largo. She considers herself a true Conch, not a millennial.

She’s the program coordinator at YMCA. She runs summer camp, after care programs and youth sports. “I think children born a decade after millenials will have a disadvantage. They don’t interact with people anymore.”

Whitehead said she grew up outside and interfaced with people daily. “Unless the tides change, it will be a disadvantage.”

iPhone or Samsung? iPhone.

Top three apps? Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.

Where do you get your news? TV, Google, and newsstand on my

phone.

How much do you spend on entertainment every week?

Three hours a day on social entertainment, about 15 hours a week.

I don’t really spend any money on entertainment.

How much do you pay in rent? I live at home with my dad.

Is climate change a concern? Yes. Why do you live here?

I was raised here. I hate the cold; I can’t handle it.

THERESA JAVA

theresa@keysweekly.com

BIANCA BARNES, 21, has lived in Key Largo her whole life. She works at Ocean Blue Boatworks in Tavernier.

She sells tilt trim motors, alternators and starters and is helping the company expand to Key Largo. She is a devoted mother to two young children, ages 5 and 2. She believes that her children will have more of an advantage than she did growing up. “They are surrounded by love and they go to a great school,” Barnes said. “They have structure and will learn to adapt to all the new technology that we have available, they’ll be responsible with it.” iPhone or Samsung? iPhone.

Top three apps? Disney Junior, Spotify and Instagram. I have two kids!

Where do you get your news? I watch the news on TV every morning.

How much do your pay in rent? I own.

Is climate change a concern? If it starts snowing, then yes! It does stress me out that polar bears are running out of habitat. We used to have a lot more cold fronts it seems.

Why do you live here?

I was raised here. My family and friends are here. This is my home; I’m not going anywhere.

Will you be here in 10 years? Yes, I’m working towards becoming a teacher in the Keys.

2016-2017 PERFORMING SEASON

FREE OUTDOOR BAND CONCERT

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4PM

Saturday, Nov. 26 “Music in America” Conductor: Hulber Gagliardini ICE Amphitheater at Founders Park, Islamorada, Bayside, MM 87 Free Admission Bring a blanket or lawn chair — New Band Members Welcome —

Co-sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, Village of Islamorada, with support from Islamorada Community Entertainment

305-451-4530 • w w w . k e y s c o m m u n i t y c o n c e r t b a n d . o r g

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Introducing THE PREMIER DESTINATION SITE FOR ALL OF THE FLORIDA KEYS

For more on how to market your business to the global market contact: info@allaboutfloridakeys.com WWW.ALLABOUTFLORIDAKEYS.COM

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

Rare opportunity to lease a highly visible retail/office/business space on US 1. Adjacent to Walgreens and Publix with great exposure to the public. This 1000 Sq. Ft unit comes with central AC and a bathroom. $1,400.00 mo. (First and 1 month deposit.)

For information contact: Nelson Lopez, 954-336-4888

Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

The Florida Keys Country Club now has job openings for the following positions.

Full and Part Time positions for Cooks, waitstaff, bartenders for the Harbor View Cafe'.

THEME: THANKSGIVING ACROSS 1. Take a base 6. Comic book expression for alarm 9. Locus, pl.

13. L on clothes 14. Grazing spot 15. Chose between competitors 16. Pseudonym 17. Matterhorn, e.g.

18. Opposite of cathode 19. *Wampanoag Thanksgiving feast contribution 21. *Original Plymouth resident 23. Flanders of “The Simpsons” 24. Sunrise on compass 25. Part of tennis match 28. Like happy people’s glasses 30. River in Asia 35. Saintly glow 37. Actress Perlman 39. Aqua-Lung user 40. Europe/Asia mountain divide 41. Do-reh-mi-fa-so-la-ti 43. ____ Scotia 44. Same as comae 46. Leopard or such 47. Capital of Ukraine 48. Sprightliness 50. Sold in bars 52. *Like an overcooked turkey 53. Whip strike 55. Pump offering 57. *Thanksgiving pie filling 61. Courage or valor 65. Accustom 66. Intersects blvd.?

68. “A Confederacy of ____,” sing.

69. Climber’s spike 70. Shiny wheel part 71. Grouchy Muppet 72. Old flames 73. Mouth piece 74. India’s first P.M.

DOWN 1. Eastern European 2. Tall one is a lie 3. Poetic name of Ireland 4. “Encore!”

5. “Children of a ____ God” (1986) 6. Panache 7. Unagi 8. Fraternity K 9. Ding-a-____ 10. Either fragrance or stench 11. Ghana monetary unit 12. Footnote word 15. *Preserved the old-fashioned way 20. Plural of #10 Down 22. School of thought suffix 24. Blinking cilia 25. *Cranberry ____ 26. Continental money 27. Charlie Chaplin’s character 29. *What to do on Friday 31. Hose problem 32. Egg-shaped 33. Never say what?

34. *Boat contents 36. Winglike 38. 1970s hairdo 42. “Time is money,” e.g.

45. Smooth and shiny 49. Chi precursor 51. *Presidential Thanksgiving act 54. Angry growl 56. Drink excessively 57. Dream sucker?

58. Type of operating system 59. No volume 60. Major-leaguers 61. Cannabis plant 62. Mark of a ruler 63. “The Lion King” villain 64. Himalayan peak 67. Roman numeral 7

Pro Shop and Cart Barn are looking for crew members for golf course maintenance.

If you like people, have great energy and would like to work in a wonderful environment apply in person 4000 Sombrero Blvd., for an application Tuesday-Friday

HIRING! MARATHON YACHT CLUB

NOW HIRING Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

Bartenders /Servers Full/Part Time

is now hiring for evening shifts.

Apply in Person or

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon

office@marathonyachtclub.com

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

825 33rd. ST Marathon, Fl. EOE

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

IN MARATHON

• Registered Nurse (PT/FT) • Behavioral Health Tech (PT/FT) • Peer Specialist (PT) • Maintenance Specialist • Psychiatrist (PT, Contract) • Pharmacist (PT, Contract) • Fiscal Assistant • Care Coordinator

IN KEY WEST

• Lead Substance Abuse Coordinator • Front Desk Specialist • Child & Adult Case Managers • Behavioral Health Therapists • Driver • Substance Abuse Counselor

IN KEY LARGO

• Child Case Manager and Driver Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or http://careers.westcare.com to apply.

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

HELP WANTED Cooks Room Attendants GREAT COMPANY BENEFITS Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 AUTOS FOR SALE

KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE 9200 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL (305) 509-7499 www.KeyWestKia.com

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2003 Ford Mustang Runs great $2,790

2015 Toyota Corolla Warranty, 34,000 miles $13,390

2015 KIA Optima LX 16,300 miles $14,990

2015 Nissan Altima 35,795 miles, white, like new $14,990

2016 Jeep Compass Like new, 18,650 miles $15,490

2014 Kia Sorento Low miles, like new $17,990

2015 Camaro Convertible RS $20,290

2015 Dodge Challenger SXT 14,000 miles, loaded $20,990

2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Like new $22,990

2016 Ford F150 Crew Cab Loaded, 15,800 miles $27,990

2013 Toyota Tundra Crew Cab Call for details!!!

Tax, tag and DOC fee not included in sale price.

KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE 9200 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL (305) 509-7499 www.KeyWestKia.com

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE

AUTOS FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix

Full-Time Salaried Position in Key West Office.

The Porter-Allen Insurance Company is looking for an experienced Customer Service Representative.

Licensed preferred 2-20 or 4-40 Florida. Monday-Friday 8-5. Please call David or Elizabeth at (305)2942542. Fax (305)296-0054.

LEIGH ANN’S COFFEE HOUSE Now Hiring BARRISTAS & FOOD PREP Full-time/Part-time day & night shifts. Server for Evening Wine Bar also needed. Apply in person at 301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach.

-almost entirely original parts and interior. Blue inside and out. Great condition. $12,500. For more details or more pictures, call 305-7337901. Located in Marathon.

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans Trucks - RVs. Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483

ED EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING: Servers, Bartender, Line Cook and Day-time Dishwasher. Please apply in person at Nowhere Bar & Grill, 11399 Overseas Hwy, MM 53, Marathon.

305-998-4451 M e c h a n i c , SMALL ENGINE, Full or Part Time. Long term employment.

(305) 852-0600 MARATHON

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Full-time

Office Position - Diversified full time position Tue-Sat 9 to 5 for an outgoing people person with solid Microsoft programs background and skills as well as selfstarter. Middle Keys resident preferred Please provide references with your resume. Previous applicants need not apply. drenda@cbschmitt. com Customer Service Auditors needed for Marathon and Key Largo areas. www.shopperjobs.com OR Mandi.Flinders@ shopperjobs.com OR 1-800-259-8551 Ext. 205 Accountant - Florida Keys Country Club. FT; Min 5 yrs exp, degree in accounting pref.

Includes, POS, F&B, Golf/tennis and hotel accounting and administration. Full job description available.

Salary based on exp.

Contact Tara at 305743-6586 or tara@ keyscpa.com. EOE. Warehouse Crew D’Asign Source is looking for a Temporary Warehouse Crew member. Must have reliable transportation, be on time and organized.

Must have a valid driver’s license & CDL. Starting pay $15hr, overtime available. careers@ dasignsource. com Volunteers needed at Crane Point Hammock and Museum Nature Center in Marathon.

Contact 305-743-3900 or 305-393-9501 for more information.

LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts. Established busy restaurant must apply in Person.

Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach sales Advertising professional sought for temporary position for local tourismcentric creative printed publication.

Could turn into longerterm. Compensation well above typical potential. Key West and Lower Keys. For more details contact sales@ wanderingdog creations. com or call 305-495-2820.

Florida Keys Diesel Repair, Inc. located at 531 107th Street, Marathon, is now hiring qualified diesel technicians.

Caterpillar or Cummins Certified Diesel Techs need only apply. Requirements are 5 years minimum experience on Cummins or Caterpillar engines, at least one certification on one of the described engines, proficiency in SIS or QSOL also required. Please contact us at 305-289-2070 I r r i g a t i o n / Landscape Lighting Specialist D’Asign Source is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Irrigation/ Lighting Specialist. 3 or more years of lighting and irrigation design, Installation and maintenance e x p e r i e n c e .

C o m p e t i t i v e compensation and benefits. careers@ dasignsource.com 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 Construction Foreman

wanted. Needs Vehicle. Pay commensurate with experience.

Call 305-304-7995 Looking for i n d e p e n d e nt worker.

Must have vehicle Great pay and training included. Call 305-304-7995

Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for evening shifts.

Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience. Apply in person, Grassy Key Outpost, MM 58 EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 1011am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd. 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. John Potts Jr. 321-784-5982 or 3 2 1 - 3 0 2 - 3 6 3 0 w w w. s h i p s u s a .co m

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL 2 Office Spaces For Rent in Marathon. One office is approximately 500 square feet and the other is approximately 600 square feet. Contact number is 305 743 5142. .

FOR RENT HOMES

REDUCED: Beautiful SeaWatch Condo - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath with Den for possible 3rd Bedroom. Fully Furnished, Basic Cable Included.

No Pets. Great Workout Room & Pool. $2,750 per month (negotiable). Call Bonnie at ACRE Sales 305-393-2691 RENTED

FOR RENT RV LOTS RV Lots for rent.

MM 103, Morris

RV LOTS-FOR RENT

Avenue. 305-522-6598 FOR SALE HOMES Duplex For Sale in Marathon.

2BD/2BA each side. Excellent condition, long term tenants. $399,000 Financing available. Call 305-664-1286 Ocean Front Condo for sale by owner on 2nd floor at Seaview Condominiums Marathon.

2BD/2BA, w/d hookup, only one in complex!

Ocean views from every room.

Large concrete boat slip, parking for trailer w/ small ramp! With some personal touches, this could be your dream home in Paradise! $300,000 (828)337-5070 JUST LISTED: 2/1.1 Move in condition Townhouse in Key West. Olympic size pool, great backyard, & HOA fees uner $1k/yr.

Best deal in KW! Pric ed at $345K. Call Terry Garcia (305) 923-5124 Engel & Volkers FL Keys

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 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-7434578

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Denise Rohrer & Associates, located at 1111 12 th Street, Suite 211, Key West, FL 33040 in the county of Monroe, intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Denise Y. Rohrer CPA Published: November 18, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

JOB FAIR

Fri, Nov. 18th - Sun, Nov. 20th 10am-7pm If you are interested in working in a busy and exciting atmosphere, come join us at this event! We are hiring Full Time and Part Time Sales positions with afternoon/evening shifts available, and hiring an Assistant Store Manager.

There will also be onsite interviews!

Ron Jon Surf Shop

503 Front Street • Key West, FL 33040

Plantation Key Nursing Center

located in Tavernier, is seeking

C.N.A.

12 hr shifts days and nights available $500.00 sign on bonus for all new applicants We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

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

NEED EMPLOYEES? HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your classified ad here for only $55/week in 30,000 copies from Key Largo to Key West. Call (305) 743-0844 Today!

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PART TIME POSITIONS Detention Deputy Trainee: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is accepting Preliminary Applications for a Detention Deputy Trainee Academy starting January 31, 2017. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will pay for your new career (tuition, books and salary).

Preliminary Applications must be completed and received

by November 18, 2016. Applicants may apply on line at www.keysso.net or contact Charles Slebodnick at cslebodnick@keysso.net or 305 292-7044. EEO/AAP.

Tellers • HR Representative Accountant I • Credit Analyst II Portfolio Analyst Consumer Loan Manager Loan Processor • Loan Closer We offer 401k, 401a, profit sharing, educational reimbursement, health/dental plans, short/long term disability, and life insurance, as well as paid time off and holidays for full time employees.

Apply Online @KeysBank.com 305-296-8535 Equal Housing Lender • Member FDIC • EOE-M/F/V/D

Fly Tackle & Retail Sales Associate & General Apparel & Retail Sales Associate Apply in Person, Call or Send Resume sandy@floridakeysoutfitters.com

305-664-5423 Mile Marker 81.2

Full & Part Time Positions.

Apply in Person.

Grassy Key Outpost 58152 Overseas Hwy.

Installation & Service Technicians Get your foot in the door to an awesome future. The demand for Broadwave products and services continues to grow, giving YOU a great opportunity to grow your career.

As one of our Communications Technicians, you'll connect customers to our many state-of-the-art offerings while building a solid foundation for your professional future. In this entry-level role, you will work independently in customers' homes and outdoors to install Broadwave products and services or troubleshoot reported issues as quickly as possible. During these visits, you'll build rapport with customers to ensure a positive experience each and every time. As you develop expertise in all of our offerings, you will be given opportunities to advance throughout our organization.

In addition to STRONG communication skills, our Installation & Service Technicians must have the following: • Ability to lift and move up to 80lbs • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends • Ability to work well under pressure • Ability to perceive differences in wire and cable colors • Ability to complete on-the-job and/or classroom training as required to remain on the job • High school diploma or the equivalent is required Meet 275lbs weight limit due to safety restrictions • Must reside in the Lower Keys • Satisfactory results from a background/employment history investigation • Qualification on pre-employment screening • Up to 2 years of related experience is a plus, but not required Valid state driver’s license and non-negligent driving record Please send resumes via email at csmith@broadwave.com

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The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES $250 Sign-On Bonus!

• Repair and Maintenance Engineer • Recreation-Activities Associate Camp Counselor Experience Outdoor activities a plus.

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

THE MOORINGS

MM 81.5 Seeking self-motivated people for

General Housekeeping Fax Resumes to 1-305-664-4242 or pick up an application at 123 Beach Rd. Islamorada

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.

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.

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 Carlos 305-743-9009 eoe

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Servers, Busperson, Prep Cook, Bartender 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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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844 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

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Brenda Alexander

Broker Associate

Selling The Florida Keys...

10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-5156 (Direct) www.KeysIslandSales.com Brenda@KeysIslandSales.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

NEW & REPAIR

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STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

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9141 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

got brick? installation • repairs commercial retaining walls brick cleaning & sealing Dave Keller (305) 304-3966

Come join the FUN & paint with a former Rockette & Broadway Entertainer

305.407.0225 Please call for our party schedule or to book your own Private Party!

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