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Let the shopping begin!

The trees are here! The Lion’s Club will be selling Christmas trees and wreaths on Friday, Nov. 25 in the parking lot of the Marathon Kmart. On hand to unload the trees (really, they helped) were City Councilmen Steve Cook, Michelle Coldiron, Mark Senmartin and John Bartus. The trees were collected from North Carolina and delivered to the Keys by Lions President Willie Gonzalez. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

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MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

The Marathon Chamber of Commerce presents:

LIGHT UP MARATHON December 1 - December 31

Celebrate the spirit of the holiday by illuminating your kaleidoscope lights and festoon your business with holiday decorations.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

SAVE THE DATE 9709 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050 Office: 305.743.0844 www.keysweekly.com

Publisher

Jason Koler jason@keysweekly.com

Managing Partner

Britt Myers britt@keysweekly.com

Editor

Sara Matthis sara@keysweekly.com

Director, Sales & Marketing Lesley Aaron lesley@keysweekly.com

Account Executives

Anneke Patterson anneke@keysweekly.com Hollie Will hollie@keysweekly.com

Classifieds

Lynda Sheaks lynda@keysweekly.com

Staff Writers

Kristen Livengood kristen@keysweekly.com

BRIEFLY

Saturday, Nov. 26 • Rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marathon Garden Club.

• Little Sprouts Nature Series for 2- to 5-year-olds at 10 a.m. at Crane Point, Marathon.

Sunday, Nov. 27 • Kirk of the Keys potluck meal, Marathon.

• Holiday lights celebration and Santa visit starting at 5:30 p.m. at Marathon Community Park.

Friday, Dec. 2 • Book club discussing “Cross Creek” at 10 a.m. at Marathon library.

Saturday, Dec. 3 • TRI Key West at 7 a.m. from Higgs Beach.

• Key West holiday parade starting at 7 p.m. from White Street and Truman Avenue.

Sunday, Dec. 4 • Lighted Bike Parade benefiting Wesley House at 5:30 p.m. from 15th Circle, Key Colony Beach.

Thursday, Dec. 8 • Lego Club from children 4 to 9 years old from 4 to 5 p.m. at Big Pine Key library. Every week.

Saturday, Dec. 10 • Breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. at Martin Luther Chapel, Marathon.

• Volunteers needed to fill boxes for deployed troops at Marathon Baptist Church. Call 305-743-6040.

• Rotary golf tournament tees off at 9 a.m. at Florida Keys Country Club, Marathon.

• Seminar on drone usage at 11:30 a.m. at EEA museum, Marathon.

Sunday, Dec. 11 • Key Colony Beach Lighted Boat Parade at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 • Santa’s Workshop at Stanley Switlik Elementary School, Marathon.

Get your dates to sara@keysweekly. com or Gabriel@keysweekly.com.

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“After working with Colleen Reed as opposing counsel I am honored to have her join our team,” says firm founder Patrick M. Stevens.

Reed has a diverse legal background and is licensed in both Florida and Virginia.

She has prosecuted hundreds of felonies and misdemeanors Colleen Reed in both Virginia and Florida and was most recently the Bureau Chief of the Marathon State Attorney's Office. Prior to her time as a prosecutor, she worked for Insurance Defense Firm Kincer Snyder, PC and with the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia.

Reed is married to a former U.S. Navy pilot and current reservist and the proud mother of her son, Jack.

“At the Law Offices of Patrick M. Stevens, P.A. we are always looking to find ways to better serve our clients and Colleen joining the office did just that,” Stevens added.

County Commission elects new leaders

Theresa Java theresa@keysweekly.com

Travis Cready travis@keysweekly.com

Colleen Reed joins law offices of Patrick M. Stevens

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The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to elect Commissioner George Neugent as Mayor and Commissioner David Rice as Mayor Pro Tem this past Tuesday at a meeting in Key West. Both are one-year terms.

This is the fourth time Neugent has been elected Mayor. He also held the position in 2000-2001, 2008-2009 and 2012-2013.

Neugent replaces Heather Carruthers, who remains on the Commission. She was re-elected in August to another four-year term.

“Mayor Carruthers, I would just like to applaud you and thank you for your service over the course of the year and for taking on so many of those challenging issues,” Neugent said. “You’ve done a great job and are such a talent on this Commission.”

To make the new Commission official, County Judge William Reagan Ptomey Jr. swore in Carruthers, Danny Kolhage and Sylvia Murphy as Commissioners. Kolhage and Murphy also were re-elected to four-year terms.

“It’s been a real pleasure to serve with good people, and this last year has been especially so,” Rice said.

LOCAL CHATTER

MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

GABRIEL SANCHEZ

gabriel@keysweekly.com

We all forget, it happens. It’s ok to forget certain things, like to switch out the laundry or to call back that friend. What’s not ok — is forgetting something important when you go out on the boat. It could be as harmless as forgetting the case of beer everyone was relying on, or as disastrous as someone forgetting the drain plug. So as a public service announcement, the Weekly asked locals …

What’s one thing you shouldn’t forget on the boat?

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“A chum bag. If you buy a block of chum and no bag, then you’re stuck. If you ain’t chumming, you ain’t fishing,” said Chris Still of the Tackle Box.

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“Best In The Keys” Daimi Vergara said, “Sunscreen.

Last time I went out without it, I got burned pretty bad.”

David Meyers, of West Marine, said, “Besides all your safety equipment, you shouldn’t forget to bring water.”

THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY-THIRD WEEKLY SUNDAY FUNDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2016

MUSIC IS BACK Y T R A P H C A E B & L O O P DJ Jared Jams on the Oceanfront Pool Deck from 12 to 5 pm and Chris Case LIVE from 6 to 9 pm Cornhole Tournament on Sunset Beach at 3 pm We will grill your LOBSTER CATCH for FREE at the Poolside Grill between 1 and 5 pm too!

“Toilet paper,” said Debbie Wylie of 7 Mile Grill.

Maryjo Kovanovich, of 7 Mile Grill, said, “My phone. I’m always ready for pics and videos, and if we break down, I’m calling for help.”

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HOLIDAY SEASON

MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

ST. COLUMBA

WELCOMES YOU WITH LOVE! A joyful heart is good medicine...."

Proverbs 17:22 Come and get your daily dose!

CHRISTMAS Bazaar

Sat. Dec. 3rd 9:00am – 1:00pm Hand-made Items & Crafts, Toys, Ornaments, White Elephant & Gift Basket AUCTION, Books, Baked Goods and Home-made Soup!

Sunday Services

9:00 am - Traditional service with Children's Sunday School 11:00 am - Contemporary Service followed by Sunday Lunch

Kids join us for Youth Group Every Wednesday 5:30pm -8:00pm

The Hammock House ‘Nearly New’ Thrift Shop #35 at Gulfside Village • Thurs, Fri & Sat 10:00am-4:00pm

WE OFFER A COMMUNITY OF PEACE, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING.

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Monday-Friday 11am-2pm Friday & Saturday

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is the season to shop local. Why not kick it up a notch this year? Shop locally made goods! A lot of really talented people call the Keys home, creating unique island style gifts that add a tropical touch to your presents. Meet a few of them!

• Seashell Designs by Dorothy. Dorothy McQueen collected an awful lot of seashells over 32 years in Marathon. Then she had to figDorothy McQueen ure out what to do with them.

Her creative juices kicked in – born was Seashell Designs by Dorothy.

Welch shell table centerpieces, wine glasses, picture frames, candlesticks … each unique piece is artistically adorned with a tropical flair.

Popping the question this holiday season? Add an island touch to the special moment by presenting her ring in a seashell ring box. Giving grandma pictures of the kids? Show off their locale with a shell-embedded picture frame.

Find Dorothy’s creations on her website at SeashellDesignsByDorothy.com, or stop by her shop at Keys Hairmasters in Marathon to see them up close.

• Island Style & More Beth Molesworth’s frequent trips to the Caribbean inspired a new retirement business. Her artistic Beth Molesworth side emerged through one-ofa-kind trinkets using a variety of materials from vintage beads to Swarovski crystals to seashells.

Her classic earrings, bracelets and necklaces are available for

sale at Looe Key Dive Resort on Ramrod Key and Simply Perfection Salon on Big Pine Key. Those whose tastes lean toward the exotic can check out her beaded outfits at Fairvilla MegaStore in Key West.

Beth’s handiwork is featured on her website at JewelryIslandStyle.com.

• D Street Design Debbie Street has been making jewelry for the past 20 years. A trained silversmith, she morphed into wire because she didn’t have all of the equipment needed for Debbie Street her trade. Debbie artistically blends her love for crocheting into wire jewelry designs and adds Swarovski crystals and designer beads to create elegant island-themed trinkets.

She’s the only local crafter featured in Boondock’s Grill and Draft House gift shop on Ramrod Key. Her jewelry is also available for sale at Out of the Blue on Big Pine Key. • Florida Keys Soapworks All natural luxurious bath and body products made with love right here in Marathon by MLiss Bordelon. MLiss wanted to do something creative with MLiss Bordelon her time not spent on the water for her day job with FWC. The Keys offered a blend of natural elements that were perfect for resurrecting those soaps and bath products she began making back in college.

Soaps made from sustainable organic palm, olive, coconut, and castor oils with shea butter. Peppermint lip balm that won’t melt after hours in a hot car. If you can’t pronounce it, you won’t find it among MLiss’ ingredients.

Visit FloridaKeysSoapworks.com to find her handmade soap products.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

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GIVING

MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

‘Tis better to give, than receive Toys for Tots & Holiday Helpers collecting gifts for local children JASON KOLER

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very year, thousands of deserving children throughout Monroe County benefit from the charitable work of two leading organizations who work tirelessly to ensure that every boy and girl makes it onto Santa’s Nice List.

“A lot of the list comes off the school’s free and reduced lunch list – about 5,000 to 8,0000,” said Toys for Tots volunteer Kyle Burkel.

“We raise more toys per capita that any other Toys for Tots Drive in the country.”

The drive, part of the Marine Corps national Toys for Tots program, culminates with a Poker Run and Parade on Saturday, Dec. 17.

The ride leaves Gilbert’s Resort in Key Largo at 11:30 a.m. and concludes at the Oceanview Inn and Sports Bar in Islamorada.

“The Keys being what they are,

everyone helps everyone else. All the toys that are raised go to local kids,” Burkel added.

Toys for Tots drop-offs include any of the Islamorada Fire Stations, Capital Bank or Ocean Sotheby’s Real Estate.

In Key West, the major player is Wesley House Family Services which organizes the Holiday Helpers of the Florida Keys toy drive.

Spokesman Jeremy Wilkerson relies on a partnership of 10 agencies to collect toys for families who, for a number of reasons, may not have the resources to provide for their children during the holiday.

They accept new, unwrapped toys at any of their offices throughout the Keys plus any Centennial Bank or Keys Federal Credit Union branch, Royal Furniture and Womankind.

Both organizations are also accepting checks.

For more information on the Poker Run contact Sgt. Lou Slagle at 305401-0149. The Wesley House can be reached at 305-809-5000.

BRIEFLY

Coco Plum: 100 x 150 Waterfront $274,900

Rummage sale supports garden club

Flamingo Island: 7,563 sq. ft. W/Permit $115,000 Key Colony Beach: 15,000 sq. ft. Open Water $1,750,000

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A rummage sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marathon Garden Club, 5270 Overseas Highway. The annual bazaar will feature gently used Christmas decorations and holiday items. There will also be a bake sale, raffle items, grab bags, gourmet goodies, a plant sale from the club nursery, and numerous vendors offering orchids and unique holiday gifts. Call 305-743-4971 for more information, or visit marathongardenclub.org.

SEEN AROUND TOWN

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n the 11th round, and after a grueling three hours, the winner of this year’s “notso annual” spelling bee was The Not New Bees team, sponsored by the Law Offices of Patrick Stevens. The improbable win came on the heels of two teams failing to spell the words “ryhnchocephalia” and “bilharziasis.”

Lead by a loveable plush manatee named “Manabee,” Mary Stella and Kara Pascucci capitalized on mistakes from other teams to correctly spell the word “agammaglobulinemia” (don’t ask me to use it in a sentence), and stun the restless crowd. Other winners were the Mistery Misspellers for best team name and the Switlik Spellosophers for best costume. Fisherman’s Community Hospital teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to sponsors the event, while Monroe County School Board members judged the contestants.

—Weekly Staff report

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GABRIEL SANCHEZ/ Keys Weekly 1. Team Jurassic Parks & Rec patiently await their next word to misspell.

2. Andy Griffiths, left, Ed Davidson, and John Dick play judge for this year’s dysfunctional spell-off.

3. One of Fisherman’s Hospital teams, The Stellar Spellers, consists of Shelly Bish, Sandi Shaw, and Margarita Estrada.

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Tues. 29th – The Lost Boys

SANTA IS COMING to the Overseas!

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5. Ryan Schraffenberger and Brian ‘Cheddar’ Geitz try to win best costume with some last minute froggy business.

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4. City of Marathon’s team, the Missing City, partners Michelle Coldiron, left, George Garrett, and Steve Cook.

Sat, December 3rd, 1pm - 5pm

Wed. 30th – Cory & Ty

to Benefit Grace Jones

Saturday, December 10th

Don’t forget to try our Healthy Genuine Broaster Chicken!

Eat in or Carry Out!

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MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Zonta Club of Marathon

Festival of Trees Events

at Florida Keys Country Club, 4000 Sombrero Boulevard, Marathon

Come Out and See the Trees Thursday, December 1 5pm — 9pm Friday, December 2 5pm — 9pm Saturday, December 3 9am — 6pm

Cookies with Santa

Saturday, December 3 10am — 2pm

Doors open at 7 pm Live entertainment and DJ Open bar • Appetizers Party favors • Dancing Champagne toast at midnight Sit down filet mignon & lobster Continental breakfast $125 per person plus tax Reservations required, limited seating Call Kirsten at 305-906-0460 or 305-809-7210 4000 Sombrero Blvd floridakeyscc.com

Bring the kids and come see Santa and all the beautiful Christmas trees.

Don’t forget your camera!

Festival of Trees GALA

Saturday, December 3 7pm — 11pm

Dance music by Karen & the Funkin Conchs, great food, cash bar and fabulous Christmas trees = a fun and festive evening!

Raffle tickets for the Christmas Trees will be available at all events for $5 each or 6 tickets for $20. Drawing of raffle tickets will be held at the Gala.

Gala Tickets : $50.00 in advance, $75.00 at the door For advance tickets or any questions, contact Michelle at 305-731-4931 or michellefranck777@gmail.com or any member of the Zonta Club of Marathon

KEY COLONY INN Fabulous Dinner Specials

Featuring Fresh Seafood, Fine Steaks and Delicious Pastas Full Bar and an Extensive Wine List

Local’s Appreciation Lunch

Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 2:30 pm • $6.95

Happy Hour

Monday – Friday 3 pm – 5 pm Sat. & Sun. 11 am – 5 pm $4 House Wine $3 Well Drinks $2 Long Necks $2.50 Imports

Early Arrival

5 pm – 6 pm • $15.95 Includes: Soup or Salad, Entrée, Dessert & Glass of Select Wine

Large Parties Welcome for Dinner & Lunch Call Us for Reservations

Catering for Parties of 20 to 200

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MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

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COMMUNITY NEWS

MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Contractors fund the fight FKCA donates $2,500 to FIRM Last week the Florida Keys Contractors Association (FKCA) Board of Directors slipped a $2,500 check to Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe (FIRM) to aid in their fight against rising insurance costs.

“FIRM is one of our partners in the building industry and the organization feels this is a good way to help Florida Keys homeowner,” said Chris Gratton.

“These funds will be used to fund the administrative hearing in Tallahassee to contest the latest Citizens rate filing,” said FIRM President Mel Montagne.

At the check presentation were FKCA board members Christina Weinhofer, left, Rudy Krause, FKCA President Chris Gratton, Doug Scheele, Mel Montagne, Harry Kostic and Armand Messina, who also sits on the FIRM board. For more info, surf over to firmkeys. org. JASON KOLER/Keys Weekly

BRIEFLY Trop Rock performers on ‘Key West Time’ A songwriters and storytellers event featuring singers Roger Jokela, John Friday, and Joel Thomas will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Boondock’s Grille on Ramrod Key. The event is hosted by The Southernmost Coconut Castaways and is free and open to all. For more info, visit southernmostcoconutcastaways.com.

Holiday bazaar supports Montessori Montessori’s holiday bazaar and “recycled reads” book fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1400 United St., Key West.

The open air market will have a variety of vendors, activities, a coffee bar, portrait booth and more. Interested vendors can email Lynne Ragusea at LHS@Ragusea.com.

Seniors bus fare will be lowered Beginning Dec. 1, seniors in Monroe County will receive a new lower rate for public transit on the Lower Keys Shuttle for $1 for a one-way trip.

Anyone aged 60 or over can participate in the discount. Also starting on the second Saturday of every month beginning Dec. 10, seniors ride free all day.

For more information, visit kwtransit. com.

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MARATHON WEEKLY // NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 25, 25, 2016 2016 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY

Florida Keys State Representative Holly Raschein became friends with Madruga in 2008 and served with him on the board of Leadership Monroe County.

Manny Madruga graduated from University of Miami law school.

“This is a black mark on our precious, small community.

This is going to be a long healing process because he touched so many lives in so many ways. “ —Holly Raschein

Raschein says Madruga was a pillar in the state’s capitol when it came to advocating for the legal field. “He would have been a great judge, state attorney, state representative or whatever he wanted to do,” she added. “He was a true gentleman and statesman.”

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Late prosecutor touched many lives in the Keys

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would receive a text reading “HH,” which was Manny’s code for happy hour. It was typically a Monday or Tuesday and it was understood we would meet at the Brewery. And it was equally understood I would have to endure relentless taunts ranging from his superior billiards abilities to how the Miami Hurricanes were the greatest program in college football history (and Manny could win any argument — especially those pertaining to Canes football).

But these weekly sessions are what I will miss the most about Manny Madruga. If you knew Manny, he had sheepish grin that accompanied his jabs, but it was that same endearing trademark that made Manny, a tenacious prosecutor, one of the most approachable figures in the room.

And perhaps that was Manny, a paradox. Inside the courtroom, he was a fierce prosecutor with an unrivaled passion for the law. Just after graduating from the University of Miami Law School, Manny joined the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office and shortly after prosecuted his first murder trial at the age of 26. Manny went on to prosecute some of the highest profile cases in the history of the county and in

FRIENDS REMEMBER MANNY MADRUGA Two days after his friend’s passing, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office General Counsel Patrick McCullah was still reeling and fighting back tears at the loss of his friend and colleague. He and Madruga first met in 1995 as prosecutors with the State Attorney’s Office. As trial partners, they became fishing buddies and eventually best friends while working together on a number of cases including the high-profile murder case of Jeffery Wallace.

“I just can’t get my head around it,” he said. “I spoke with him the night before and we were actively talking about a job search. I just wish he would have given me or someone else a chance to talk to him.”

—Patrick McCullah

McCullah says he will remember Madruga as a great trial lawyer. “One of the best I have ever known.”

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2009 he was honored with the Gene Berry Memorial Award from the Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Association — its highest honor.

Yet Manny’s legacy outside of work was equally impressive.

Madruga served on dozens of boards and devoted his time to countless non-profits, including the Boys and Girls Club, MARC House, Masonic Lodge, Key West Ambassador Program, Sunset Rotary and countless others.

Today, a recent picture with members of Manny’s Leadership Monroe County Class serves as his profile picture on Facebook. He took great pride in staying connected with that particular group, which is where I met Manny in 2007. Just recently, he told me, “After all of these years, it makes me proud that our class still has the most representation at Leadership functions.” Sure, Manny was always competitive, but he also cared about preserving relationships.

Manny had many friends, but one of his closest friends was his ex-wife, Ani. Manny would often remark that one of his proudest, and most thankful, achievements was that he and Ani remained close after their divorce. It was during one his stories about Ani that he once choked up. He was remarking on the early days and how she was incredible mother. It was the only time I ever saw him cry.

“I am really upset with Manny,” Smith told the Weekly days after his friends passing as he worked through a range of emotions. “He was just such a great guy.”

An investigator with the Public Defender’s Office, Smith worked alongside Madruga as a police officer with the Key West Police Department since 1990.

“This was a straight up guy who was never vindictive,” Smith said.

“I am still trying to wrap my head around it. I am still trying to believe that Manny Madruga did this.”

—Scott Smith

Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay met Madruga back in 1990 when he was a patrol sergeant and Madruga was a junior prosecutor. Together they served on many boards and volunteered countless hours at community events too numerous to list. Ramsay had recently offered Madruga a job with the Sheriff’s Office.

“His passion was to make our community cleaner and safer and get the bad guys off the street,” Ramsay said.

“Manny was a great guy; a friend to the Sheriff’s Office and to me personally. This is a devastating loss.”

—Rick Ramsay

Family was sacred to Manny. In his last months, he spent weekends in Miami tending to his mother as she rehabbed from an illness. I would often invite him out to watch a game or shoot some pool, but Manny would text back that he was heading to his mom’s. He never once treated it as a duty. Instead, he would return to “HH” with updates on his mother’s progress and how proud he was of her determination. I don’t think he ever stopped to realize it, but his descriptions about his mother were reflections of his own fortitude and character.

Above Hurricane football and deer hunting in South Georgia, Manny cherished trips to see his daughter Natalie in college. Some of Manny’s favorite stories involved something simple, such as some dinner in Orlando with Natalie, but those were their stories and not mine to tell. I can simply tell you that Manny loved his daughter as much as any father could.

My stories are like so many others who knew Manny. He touched countless lives in a myriad of social and professional circles. The themes of these memories will all share a common denominator about a man whose artistry was words … yet he led by example in life. I don’t know how much love a person can give, but Manny gave every day — to so many people. And while we may never know exactly why our friend took his own life, I will always believe that Manny gave until he could give no more. And like all of us, I simply wish I could have one more text reading “HH.”

Manny posted this picture of his daughter to his Facebook account in 2014 with the following caption: ‘Birthday dinner with the most special person in my life. Happy Birthday, Natalie.

There will be a mass this Friday at St. Mary’s at 3 p.m.

There will be a celebration of life to follow at Duval Square at 4:30 p.m.

Doug and Sue Harrison served on the MARC Board of Directors with Madruga for a number of years.

Doug recalls a particular Christmas party where the board could not get Madruga off the serving line.

“Finally after several attempts Manny poured sauce on my shoe and said, ‘Health Department only lets clean shoes on the line,’” Doug said with a faint laugh.

“Like everyone else, this caught us totally flat-footed,” Sue added.

“We all feel like something has been taken away from us.

I keep thinking it is about me, but it not about me.”

—Doug & Sue Harrison

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THIS WEEKEND

MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Thank You Marathon Voted Best Happy Hour 8 Years in a Row

And to Holly For Best Bartender

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and sculpting pros from the U.S., Singapore and Canada are to wow crowds with their intricate creations at the third annual International Sand Art Competition, set for Nov. 23-27 beside the Atlantic Ocean in Key West.

Visitors can watch the competitors create masterpieces out of just sand and water — without the use of electric tools, molds or glue — on the beach at the Casa Marina, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, at 1500 Reynolds St. "Each sculptor receives about 15,000 pounds of sand that they have to compact and compress and carve," said event organizer Marianne van den Broek, owner of Key West's Sand-Isle Professional Sand Sculpting.

Scheduled competitors are Rusty Croft of Carmel, California, who hosted the former television reality show "Sand Masters"; show participants Chris Guinto of Key West and Morgan Rudluff of Santa Cruz, California; champion sculptor Joo Heng Tan of Singapore; and Canadian experts Guy-Olivier Deveau and Abe Waterman. Also on hand will be veteran competitor Dan Belcher.

Fans of sand, sun and creativity can observe the masterpieces take shape all day Wednesday through Friday and until noon Saturday, when the sculptors complete their creations.

The entries will be illuminated for after-dark enjoyment starting Friday. Day and evening viewing is free.

The judging is on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. and the public can cast votes for the People's Choice Award.

But the fun for spectators isn't limited to observing and voting.

Selected audience members can search the sand for prizes Friday afternoon during Flagler's Treasure Dig, named for Henry Flagler, who conceived the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad and the Casa Marina in the early 1900s.

In addition, aspiring "sand masters" can test their skills Sunday in an amateur sand-sculpting contest while surrounded and inspired by the professionals' creations.

For more details, visit sandartkeywest.com.

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

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SUPER DOCTOR

8. Last book you read? I only read on vacation. But it was “Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World.”

9. Favorite gift? A painting of an angry cat that’s in the front office. It was given to me by a patient.

10. Favorite restaurant in Key West? Mangia, Mangia!

20 Questions with Dr. Mahoney

11. Favorite restaurant in the Upper Keys? Every single one of them since I don’t have time to cook often, which I do love.

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r. Joanne Mahoney has been practicing Internal Medicine for 30 years now. She took the slow route through medical school; first starting out as a medical technician, then went on to become a physician’s assistant, and then decided to become a medical doctor.

She’s the medical director with Hospice VNA, the Rural Health Network in Key West, the Plantation Key Nursing Center and Key West Health and Rehabilitation. Mahoney said that nurses are her “best friends,” and without them and other support staff, she couldn’t do what she does.

“We live in a very giving community,” Dr. Mahoney said.

Dr. Mahoney spends a weekend a month in Key West to accommodate her many jobs. And she’s also an avid angler and has had the same fishing mate and friend since Coral Shores High School. Yes, she is a true Conch.

12. Best vacation? Cat Island with my friends who live there.

13. What scares you? Being helpless to change an outcome for a patient. I wouldn’t say scared really, but sad.

14. What always makes you happy?

I love my pets. My animals they are always there for me.

15. What’s your favorite “transplanted plant?” China berry tree.

1. What inspired you to become a doctor? My family doctor as a child and my father as a teen. Bonus that it’s a recession-proof profession!

2. What’s the biggest fish you have caught? I’ve caught a 50-pound sailfish but I lost a 100-pounder on the line.

3. Are you squeamish when having your blood drawn? No, but I hate shots — at least it’s over quickly.

4. What’s the last play you saw? “Naked Boys Singing.”

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6. What is your favorite car aside from an Accord? I’d take a Jaquar, XJE. They’re really sleek looking.

7. Favorite movie? “Gone With The Wind” or “Shawshank Redemption,” that’s a good one. It’s about being good to people and having it come back to you later in life.

16. Favorite guilty pleasure? Ice cream.

17. Coffee or tea? Green tea.

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Swimming and a different daily exercise.

19. If you could perpetually be any age, which age? I would be 50 — old enough to know better and still young enough to enjoy all life has to offer.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Brandon Ray in Key West Country music star finds his ‘home away from home’ KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com

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hile en route to Sony Records, up and coming country music singer Brandon Ray was able to steal away a minute to chat from the back of an Uber on the way to the airport. “Life is so fast paced in Nashville,” he said. “When we are in Key West, we just get to slow down a little.”

Spending plenty of time in Key West, the recording artist is looking forward to his upcoming one-night gig at Island Dogs Bar at 505 Front St. in Key West on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

“My wife, Alyssa, and I have been vacationing in Key West for the past five years,” he said, looking forward to the perfect weather and cool watering holes. “And, everyone in Key West loves Nashville.”

While in town last May for Singer Songwriters Festival, he and general manager of Island Dogs, David Thibault became friends. When Ray mentioned he would be back with his family at the end of November, Thibault jumped on the opportunity to have him play an acoustic show.

“He’s a badass,” said Thibault.

One of Ray’s singles out now — “American Way” — has been No. 1 on CMT’s 12-pack countdown for weeks. It’s also on the “New Boots” playlist on Spotify, and is being added to the Sirius XM country lists as well. His lyrics and music video won’t disappoint. His other songs include “Gas on the Fire,” “That Could Be Us,” and “The Way It Was.” While in town, he’s also looking forward to grabbing a piña colada at the Casa Marina, and he is “obsessed” with Smokin’ Tuna’s menu – even going twice somedays. Not a stranger to Key West stages, he’s played on plenty, but loves watching the Durt Bags at Durty Harry’s.

To learn more about Brandon Ray or hear some of his songs, visit his website at brandonrayofficial. com.

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Country music artist Brandon Ray comes to Key West to spend time with his family, but will have a one-night acoustic show at Island Dogs Bar on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

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— Country music singer Brandon Ray.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

3 holiday-friendly home design features

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Charity of the Month Marathon & Lower Keys Association of Realtors’ Charity of the Month is St. Peter Church Food Bank. Monies raised ($641) include a portion of sales from customers referred to Royal Furniture by local Realtors, and donations collected by members.Pictured are Brian George of Big Pine Tax Service, Byron Agababian of Keys Inspector, Inc., and MLKAR President Kristen Brenner.

Middle Keys Residential

Total Active Key/Island

New Listings 2016

Number Sold

2015

2016

%

2015

%

2015 2016

179

245

36

33

36

9

15

Key Colony

61

68

11

9

9

0

Coco Plum

9

15

66

1

1

0

Grassy Key

13

21

61

0

2

Duck Key

41

34

-17

10

1

Average Sale Price %

2015

2016

%

19

26

403,037

556,953

38

5

7

40

1,184,600

818,623

-30

0

0

0

0

0

0

+

3

2

-33

537,953

892,500

65

-90

10

3

-70

691,700

520,000

-24

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Conch Key

1

2

100

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Coral Key

2

1

-50

0

0

0

1

0

-

313,700

0

-

Long Key

10

14

40

3

4

33

0

1

+

0

210,000

+

TOTALS

316

400

26

56

53

-5

34

32

-6

3130990

2998076

-4

Total Active Key/Island

2015

2016

Lower Keys Residential New Listings

%

2015

2016

Number Sold

%

2015 2016

Average Sale Price %

2015

2016

%

Residential: Big Pine Key

70

77

10

12

17

41

15

14

-6

317,185

342,107

7

No Name

1

2

100

0

1

+

0

2

+

0

437,500

+

Big Torch

7

3

-57

3

0

-

0

0

0

0

0

0

Middle Torch

3

2

-33

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Little Torch

37

34

-8

7

9

28

0

3

+

0

661,667

+

Ramrod Key

20

29

45

4

5

25

2

2

0

516,000

405,000

-21

Summerland

46

44

-4

5

2

-60

3

3

0

620,000

900,000

45

Cudjoe Key

61

55

-9

10

9

-10

8

5

-37

351,500

467,600

33

Sugarloaf

38

37

-2

11

4

-63

4

5

25

1,009,750

864,000

-14

Rockland Key

3

2

-33

0

0

0

0

1

+

0

550,000

+

Big Coppitt

29

24

-17

4

4

0

9

3

-66

326,778

254,667

-22

Saddlebunch

10

9

-10

1

0

-

4

1

-75

494,694

660,000

33

325

318

-2

57

51

-11

45

39

-15

3635907

5542541

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TOTALS

hether you're shopping for a new traditional, manufactured or modular home or just attempting a renovation project, it's important to consider the functionality of key spaces like kitchens and living rooms. These mostfrequented rooms will host meals, family gatherings, movie nights, homework sessions and holiday celebrations. If the layout of your current apartment or house isn't working for you as well as you would like, it can seem even more unlivable during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. As you consider which home elements will be the best investment for your money, the home experts at Clayton suggest keeping these features in mind: • Kitchen island. With the exception of galley kitchens, virtually every kitchen can benefit from an island. Kitchen islands are the perfect spot for serving Christmas morning breakfast, setting out dishes for a Thanksgiving buffet, food prep for a New Year's celebration or a staging area for an all-night wrapping party after the kids are in bed. Utilize generous underisland cabinet space to store large items like a crock pot or large serving bowls. The island also makes a great space to add additional seating if you are expecting guests.

• Farmhouse sink. Also called apron sinks, farmhouse-style sinks are perfect sinks for holiday entertainers and very trendy in new homes. Larger and deeper than standard under-mount or top-mount sinks, a farmhouse sink gives you plenty of room for washing large kitchen items. The baking sheets you used to whip up a batch of holiday cookies, the big pot where you simmered chili and even the racks from your oven will fit easily into a farmhouse sink. What's more, farmhouse sinks give any kitchen a comforting, homey, yet elegant look.

• Sweeping technology. With all the cooking and entertaining you'll be doing in the kitchen, crumbs and spills are inevitable. The last thing you want to do with a houseful of guests is wrestle with a full-sized vacuum cleaner or risk having a hand vac prove inadequate for your needs. Sweeping technology like a central dirt-removal vacuum system can make cleanup much quicker and easier. The central dirt-removal vacuum system unit installs at the base of a kitchen cabinet, and you simply use a broom to move debris in front of the unit.

A tap of the toe turns the vacuum on, and the unit sucks the dirt inside a pull-out pan. You can open the drawer and ditch the dirt immediately, or leave it for later while you entertain guests. Central dirt-removal vacuum systems are an optional kitchen appliance in select Clayton home designs.

To learn more, visit www.claytonhomes.com.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

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3637 Louisa St - Marathon

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MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

WHY SHOP LOCAL? 10. Local stores are more likely to carry locally produced items.

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9. Local business owners contribute to more local fundraising and 501(c) 3’s.

8. Local businesses provide a majority of jobs and job retention.

7. Local businesses support other local businesses.

6. The business community becomes reflective of this community’s unique culture.

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BRIEFLY Wear ugly sweaters for Kids Come First Bring in the holidays by wearing an ugly holiday sweater or T-shirt on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Blue Macaw in Key West. Bring a new, lightweight sweatshirt(s) for children and teenagers to help fill the shelves of the Kids Come First Closet benefiting the needs of the children throughout Monroe County or a suggested $10 donation. The event includes light appetizers, cash bar, raffles and auction items. Kids Come First is also looking for clothing sponsors for local kids in need of everyday items from personal items like deodorant and hair ties to socks and jeans. To make a donation, call 305-360-1689 or email kidscomefirst305@yahoo.com.

Santa arrives at Imagination Station Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking pictures on Friday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Imagination Station in Searstown, Key West. They will have a photo booth set up and all proceeds from the sale of photos will go to the FKSPCA. Health marketplace is now open The Health Insurance Marketplace is open through Jan. 31, 2017. Lower Keys Medical Center is offering free assistance during the open enrollment period with certified assistants to help individuals compare plans or complete an application. To make an appointment, call 305-294-5531, Ext. 3254.

THANKSGIVING 2016 I’M THANKFUL FOR… Thanksgiving — a time when family and friends get together and give thanks for the good things in their lives while feasting on large roasted birds who probably aren’t so thankful. It’s kind of like the smiling cartoon pigs that adorn every barbecue restaurant sign. Seriously, JOHN why are all these pigs smiling? Don’t BARTUS they understand is a City Council the concept of a member and a barbecue restauformer Mayor of rant? While I’ll try the City of Marathon. John is also and be thankful a musician who for the good things performs around on Thursday, it’s town at various just Tuesday as I establishments. write this. The curmudgeonly side of me has some special things for which he’d like to give thanks right now.

Let’s start with my Casio Wave Ceptor super-accurate syncs-to-theatomic-clock watch. This is an amazing little piece of technology. Every night before I go to bed, I just place the watch on a windowsill so that it can receive its instructions from the main atomic clock or the mothership or whatever else sends the information. Every morning I awake and strap on my wrist the most accurate piece of timekeeping machinery there is.

It is so accurate that I can tell, to the precise and exact second, just how

late I am to any given meeting or engagement.

I am very thankful for turn signals in motor vehicles. I am not, however, thankful for the thousands — nay, millions — of drivers who remain blissfully unaware of their existence.

It got to the point where, nearly 10 years ago, Keys Disease Central proclaimed December 10, 2006 as Turn Signal Awareness Day in South Florida. Did this massive public awareness push have any real impact? Sad to say, South Florida drivers are still ignoring that little lever on the steering column in record numbers. And judging by my observations, this is a disease that afflicts people from all races, ethnicities, and socio-economic strata. It is as common to be on the receiving end of no signal from a Keys cruiser rustbucket as it is from a Boca Raton Bentley.

The sad part is that most sufferers of this affliction don’t even know they have a disease. They don’t even know it’s their fault when other drivers blow their horns and flip them off.

Instead of Turn Signal Awareness Day, perhaps it’s time we changed strategies and developed an awareness program (and treatments) for Signallever-o-phobia. The pharmaceutical companies could jump on the bandwagon and create little flashing yellow pills with side effects that may include nausea, fever, brain swelling, toejam, constipation, instant teeth whitening, and the sudden ability to hit operatic soprano notes.

I am thankful that I have had an-

other chance to see this year’s Nobel Laureate in literature in concert yet again. By the time you read this, I will have seen my 10th (at least) Bob Dylan concert this past Wednesday. I’ve been a Dylan freak since early in my ability to appreciate music, and nearly everyone we know, from the Beatles and Stones all the way to today’s artists, all owe Mr. Dylan a debt of gratitude for the role he played in changing what we call popular music.

That being said, Dylan concerts are notoriously… well, different. It’s always a challenge to try and recognize the songs he is singing, because the live arrangements have precious little to do with the recorded versions. In concert, he has been focused on his more recent material than his classics. I think that’s just fine, as I love his recent albums. At I was leaving my last Dylan show at the Broward Center for the Arts, however, I overheard some aging hippies complaining bitterly that Dylan didn’t even do “Like a Rolling Stone.” Really? If you had played that song in every concert from 1965 until a couple of years ago, might you not want to give it a rest as well? Whatever did happen to peace, love, and understanding?

Looking back at this column, there are so many things I didn’t get a chance to touch on, like the entire Allegiant Airlines experience, or more earworm songs I’d like never to hear again. Anyway, whatever is happening in your world, I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving … regardless of all the other crap out there.

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ENOC CAMPOS EIGHTH GRADE What organizations and activities are you involved with at MMS and why are they important to you?

I am in football.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at MMS and why?

Joey Gonzalez — he is my coach and he has helped me in class and in sports.

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

The most important classes are language arts, math and history.

Instagram or Snapchat?

Instagram.

What are the biggest challenges facing the Keys? What would you do to meet these challenges?

Hurricanes and floods. But I hate hurricanes the most.

What are your plans after high school?

Go to college to be an athlete.

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

Yes. My family and my life is here.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… … to be a good person, to help people.

ENVIRONMENT

MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

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REEF BUILDING Clusters of staghorn corals are thriving at a restoration site on White Banks Reef. ALEX NEUFELD/Coral Restoration Foundation

Keys group awarded $2.1 million from NOAA

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oral Restoration Foundation has been awarded $2.1 million in funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to restore eight reefs along the Florida Reef Tract to levels outlined in NOAA’s Acropora Recovery Plan. Out of 17 coastal habitat restoration organizations that were selected for funding through NOAA’s Community-based Restoration Program, Coral Restoration Foundation is the sole recipient for a coral reef restoration project. The $2.1 million grant will be distributed over three years and will be matched dollar for dollar by Coral Restoration Foundation.

Based out of Key Largo, Coral Restoration Foundation operates the world’s largest reef restoration program. With six offshore coral nurseries in South Florida housing over 50,000 corals at a time, the foundation uses innovative techniques to grow threatened coral species which are later outplanted on to reefs. Clusters of corals are outplanted strategically to increase the amount of genetic diversity for these once dominant coral species.

The grant awarded by NOAA will allow Coral Restoration Foundation to take the next leap in restoration efforts and will contribute to advancing the organization’s overarching goal of saving our world’s oceans.

Spanning almost 150 miles along the coast of South Florida and the Florida Keys, the Florida Reef Tract is the third largest barrier reef in the world. Barrier reefs provide habitat for marine life, but are critically important for humans as well.

They provide storm and erosion protection for coastal communities, support the tourism industry, create thousands of jobs, and produce food for millions of individuals. Sadly, since the 1970’s, the populations of two key reef building species, staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) and elkhorn (A. palmata), have declined by 92-97 percent due to various factors. As a result, these species are now listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The project’s first year will begin with a Pilot Study involving close to 10,000 corals being outplanted across 20 reefs, including North Carysfort, Molasses, Sombrero, Coffins Patch, American Shoal, and Western Sambo. This followed by monitoring throughout the year will identify eight best suitable reef sites for the remainder of the project and will span the entire Florida Reef Tract from Key West to north of Monroe County. The project will result in over 50,000 previously dominant coral species, elkhorn and staghorn, being outplanted to restoration standards in NOAA’s Acropora Recovery Plan.

The scale of this project is unprecedented and shines a light not only on the urgency of saving our reefs.

Coral Restoration Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Key Largo, FL working to restore our coral reefs, educating individuals on the importance of our oceans, and using science to further research and monitoring techniques. To get involved or learn more, visit coralrestoration.org.

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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,

MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

FLYING FUR BABIES Pilot transfers more than 5,000 animals

BRIEFLY Holiday Lights celebration set for Community Park The annual Holiday Lights celebration is a free event taking place on Sunday, Nov. 27 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Community Park main pavilion. Hosted

by Marathon Parks and Recreation, festivities will begin with hot chocolate, cookie-decorations, holiday music by Linda Byars, and Santa’s arrival at 6 p.m.

Book club discusses ‘Cross Creek’ The Marathon Library Book Discussion Club will meet on Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. in the library conference room to discuss “Cross Creek” by Margaret Kinnan Rawlings. The January selection will be "In The Woods" by Tana French, a mystery. These books are available at the library to borrow.

Volunteers needed to send Troops care packages

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.

Marathon Baptist Church is collecting supplies and needs volunteers to send care packages to troops deployed overseas. Last year, they were able to send 44 boxes. Toiletries, reading material, phone cards, batteries, candy and gum is being collected at Marathon Baptist Church 10875 Overseas Hwy, Ocean. Drop during business hours. Volunteers are also needed to fill boxes on Saturday, Dec. 10 to ship on Monday, Dec. 12. It costs about $16 dollars a box to ship, so donations are also being accepted to help with shipping costs. For more information, call Tony Daiuto at 305-731-6040.

Breakfast with Santa at Martin Luther Chapel Santa will be visiting and having breakfast on Dec. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Martin Luther Chapel, behind Napa Auto Parts, in Marathon, Suggested donation is $10 per family. Please bring a camera! Call 305-735-4762 for information.

KCB boat parade set for Dec. 11 The Key Colony Beach Christmas Boat Parade will be held on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. The best viewing is from Key Colony Beach City Hall dock, or along the causeway. Registration is free and open to all boaters. To register, call or text Ted Fischer at 302-8419812. All participating boat captains and crew are invited to the awards ceremony immediately following the parade at Key Colony Inn.

COMMUNITY NEWS

MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

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John Schaefer and Noelle Belden star in ‘The 39 Steps’ at Marathon Community Theatre, playing through Dec. 3 with a special matinee on Sunday, Nov. 27. By Patrick Barlow, this is a Hitchcock spy story that is fast-paced and funny. Call 305-743-0994 for reservations or visit: www. marathontheater.org.

BRIEFLY Light up Key Largo Trolley Tour

Businesses stage appreciation party

The Key Largo Chamber of Commerce will be the starting point for the Light Up Key Largo Trolley Tours staged on successive Tuesdays. On Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 8, Dec. 12, and Dec. 16, about 20 decorated stops will be staged for guests to view the holiday decorations. Tours begins at 5:45 p.m. and cost $20 per person, per tour.

For tickets, call 954-830-4545 or email Jeanne@islandtimetrolley.com. Or visit islandtimetrolley.com

The local businesses of the Tradewinds Shopping Plaza will host a customer appreciation party for patrons on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Key Largo. The public is invited to enjoy the music, food and wine, games, raffles, and prizes. Raffles prizes include 42-inch flat screen television smart phones, and more.

Grant writing Workshop is set

On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Upper Keys Community Resource Council and Florida Keys 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

The Florida Keys Community College and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day workshop in Key West on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 5-6 from 9 to 4 p.m. The tuition is $455 for instruction, workbook, and alumni website access. Use the discount code “Chamber” to receive a $30 discount off registration price. Seating is limited, online reservations are necessary.

Tuition payment not required at time of enrollment. Contact Janet Darling of Grant Writing USA at 888-290-6237.

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HOLIDAY CALENDAR

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Advent Calendar of Kindness

The Keys are a giving, volunteering community. There’s so much going on — locals helping locals — that it’s hard to keep it straight. So, the Keys Weekly created a little cheat sheet, an advent calendar we’re calling it.

Help out with one, or five, of the charitable calls to action below. Cut out this page and hang it on the fridge.

Let’s make it merry!

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Drop off an unwrapped toy (or a check) to any Islamorada fire station for Toys for Tots in the Upper Keys

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19 Refrain from exchanging knowing looks with other locals in the long line at Publix

Get Santa a new bottle of rum

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Sparkle Street Party for Wesley House for BVMP in Key West; POSH Event at Audubon House for FKSPCA, Key West

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Pay for someone else’s toys on layaway at Kmart

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Buy the Salvation Army bell ringer a bottle of water Lighted Bike Parade for Wesley House in Key Colony Beach (Dec. 7 in Bayview Park)

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Participate in 17 Toys for Tots Poker Run & Parade; bring toy; first stop at Gilbert’s Resort and last at Oceanview Inn

Actually park within the lines today while shopping

Grand Vin hosts a Trolley Ride to benefit BVMP in Key West

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By one of 500 24 raffle tickets sold to win a $1,000 Publix gift card; fundraiser benefits United Way

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ustin Anderson makes a great rum runner at the Honky Conch. Haven’t heard of the bar? Sure you have, it’s the second story tiki bar at Keys Fisheries in Marathon. (The establishment renames itself every year — patrons vote with dollars for the best name and the funds go to charity.)

Anderson says it the perfect combination of light and dark rum, plus a blend of tropical flavors. “I also serve it over the rocks, and that’s really good, too,” he said.

The rum runners, piña coladas and margaritas go well with the raw bar offerings overlooking the working waterfront. Patrons can also go downstairs to order the other menu items.

“People rave about my margarita. I add a little bit of orange juice and it cuts the bitterness, makes it citrusy,” Justin said.

He’s a recent transplant to the Keys. He said the “Double D” brought him to the islands — 28 years in Detroit, and a Divorce. In the north, he was a journeyman toolmaker — crafting pieces for cars, jets and NASA. Drop by the Honky Conch for some holiday libations and say hello to Justin. And, if you need a reminder of the bar’s previous names, just look up. The bar’s name plates from previous years are tacked to the ceiling between the rafters.

Keys Fisheries is located at the end of 35th Street in Marathon, gulfside.

SPARKY’S LANDING Karen Weber & Funkin’ Conchs - Friday, Nov. 25 Roger Jokela - Tuesday, Nov. 29 The Stone Crabs - Wednesday, Nov. 30 John Bartus - Thursday, Dec. 1 CASTAWAY WATERFRONT Corey & Ty - Friday, Nov. 25 Aaron Austin - Saturday, Nov. 26 Glenn Harmon - Sunday, Nov. 27 Sparky Jones - Thursday, Dec. 1 NOWHERE BAR & GRILL Karaoke - Fridays MARATHON ALE HOUSE DJ Dekade - Saturday, Nov. 26 Ale House Jam - Sunday, Nov. 27 KEY COLONY INN John Bartus – Saturday nights PORKY’S BAYSIDE Tim Dee - Friday through Sunday Tony Napoli - Mondays Joe Mama - Tuesdays and Wednesdays Marc Davis - Thursdays BURDINES Joe Mama - Every Friday HARBORVIEW CAFÉ at FLORIDA KEYS COUNTRY CLUB Tiki Seekers – Thursday, Dec. 8 BOTTLE CAP LOUNGE Tips Event - Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m.

Latin Dance Party - Saturdays at 11 p.m.

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

DJ Dino House Music - Tuesdays at 11 p.m.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB Denis Hyland Jazz Quartet – Friday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.

Late Night with Vicky Roush – Friday, Nov. 25 at 11 p.m.

Terri White – Saturday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m.

Barry Cuda, Ken Fradley, and Mick Kilgos – Sunday, Nov. 27 Hal Howland Trio - Monday, Nov. 28 Ericson Holt – Tuesday, Nov. 29

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amed after their trusty dingy, the Tiki Seekers have found retirement as the perfect excuse to make a little noise. Ten years removed from sailing down from Jacksonville, they’ve decided to toss conventional wisdom aside for island life.

“A wise man told us, ‘Don’t work a day more than you have to,’ so we sold everything and bought a sail boat,” quipped Bill Spohn.

Spohn started as songwriter when he was in his teenage years.

Although he graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in business, he was inspired by the greats — Elvis, the Beatles, the Bee Gees, and Ray Charles.

“By the time I was 22, I had 100 songs written. I’ve always said I think it’s my only God given talent,” chuckled Spohn. “I’m one of those people that songs come to me all at one time. It’s like they just appear in my head.”

PJ Tedrick’s parents paved the way for her musical journey — both were musicians.

“I still remember my first performance. My father was playing a small venue when my Mom decided to dress me in an Easter costume and have me sing ‘Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail.’ When people filled my basket with money, I thought, ‘Holy smokes I just have to stand here, sing, and I get money? I’m in,’” she recalled, laughing.

Now the two musicians perform songs “from Elvis to the Eagles.”

Sticking to their motto of “always fresh, never canned,” the two perform without the assistance of

THE SCHEDULE • Tuesday, Nov. 29: Springer's Bar and Grill, Big Pine Key @ 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 6: Springer's Bar and Grill, Big Pine Key @ 5:30 p.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 8: Harbor View Cafe at Florida Keys Country Club @ 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 13: Springer's Bar and Grill, Big Pine Key @ 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 20: Springer's Bar and Grill, Big Pine Key @ 5:30 p.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 22: Harbor View Cafe at Florida Keys Country Club @ 6 p.m.

backing tracks, samples, or any type of additional music or effects, using only a guitar and tambourine. Bill’s originals continue to get play as well as the folkrock and country-rock story songs, plus he’s expanded to include a number of genres such as show tunes, Disney theme songs, and jazz.

“In another lifetime, I would have liked to have been a songwriter by profession,” said Spohn.

Since relocating to Marathon, they’ve written about the people they’ve met, the places they’ve been and the things they’ve done. They said they enjoy performing locally inspired songs “We have songs about all sorts of local people and themes, like a biker song about a man in Marathon called ‘Tough Guy,’ and a song about a talking fish called ‘I Caught a Fish Today,’” said Spohn.

The duo currently performs regularly at the Harbor View Café.

“We hope to continue playing in Marathon for as long as they’ll have us,” said Tedrick.

INC

Lynn O. Goodwin Broker/Sales Associate (305) 923-9487 • lynngoodwinre@gmail.com

Our Number One Focus is Your Comfort New Patients Welcome!

Christopher D. Golden, D.M.D. Big Pine Key • 305-872-4272 & www.keysdentist.com

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Live Music | Open 4:20 – Midnight Tues – Sat

RAW BAR

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Grilled Oysters | 16 Taps – 150 Bottled & Canned Beers

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Fresh Local Seafood | Daily Specials

$10 Blue Plate Special Lunch | Cocktails

Fresh Local Seafood Daily Chef’s Specials Tues: All you can eat Snow Crabs!

Wed: Italian Night Thurs: Dinner & Live Music Fri: Live Entertainment, Prime Rib ,Happy Hour Tue - Fri, 3-6 Special Drink Prices

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn

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.)

Townsquare Mall Marathon

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

Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES

THEME: TOURISTS’ EUROPE ACROSS 1. French abbots 6. Bag to Coco Chanel 9. Pulpit predecessor 13. Butterfly, pre-metamorphosis 14. Plays for pay 15. It died February 3, 1959 16. Wrinkles easily 17. Slippery when cold 18. Undo 19. *Home to Piccadilly Circus 21. *Home to Charles Bridge and Kafka’s grave 23. Scot’s woolen cap 24. Chinese monetary unit 25. Choose 28. Psychedelic lamp 30. Unhealthy vapors 34. Be sick 36. *Mister from Munich 38. Bar, legally 40. Like word of mouth 41. Software extension 43. Confederate soldier’s hat 44. Comforter stuffing 46. Magazine contents 47. Perceives with an eye 48. Masculine and feminine 50. Same as eon 52. Swedish shag rug 53. Related 55. Pester 57. *Where to see The Book of Kells 60. *Home to Tiergarten 63. Yankee’s relationship to Red Sox 64. Goose egg 66. Pneumonic lung rattling, pl.

68. Each and all 69. E in BCE 70. Bay window 71. Madam, to a cowboy 72. Yankee’s foe 73. *Eventual tourist feeling?

DOWN 1. 100% 2. Get-out-of-jail money 3. *Home to Freedom Square 4. *Tour de France, e.g.

5. Warm weather shoe 6. “Wheel of Fortune” choice 7. *____ De Triomphe 8. a.k.a. nutria 9. *Salz____ or St. Peters____ 10. Biblical twin 11. ____ en scene 12. Expert 15. Unkind person 20. Nebraska’s largest city 22. Truck brand 24. Railyard worker 25. Symphony member 26. *Home to Notre Dame 27. Port city business 29. Sacred Hindu writings 31. Requests 32. Be at the helm 33. Languishing 35. Show the guns?

37. *Home to Trevi Fountain 39. *Home to the Leaning Tower 42. Not a soul 45. In fact 49. *Sporty tourists do it in the Alps 51. *Like a Norwegian fjord 54. Private 56. Unfriendly glance 57. Prima donna 58. Iris holder 59. Yeasty foam 60. Spill the beans 61. Pelvic parts 62. ____-do-well 63. “Losing My Religion” band 65. Boiling blood 67. Like a fox

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

$250 Sign-On Bonus!

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

• Housekeeping Room Attendant

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

Office spaces FOR RENT starting at $250/mo.

Parking spaces also available.

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

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

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OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or http://careers.westcare.com to apply.

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

HELP WANTED Spa Director • Cooks Room Attendant • Host/Hostess Maintenance GREAT COMPANY BENEFITS Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key

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MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 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

305.743.0844

AUTOS FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

FOR SALE - HOMES

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix -almost entirely original parts and interior. Blue inside and out. Great condition. $12,500.

For more details or more pictures, call 305-733-7901. Located in Marathon.

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.

positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 1011am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd. Marathon

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)3375070

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - Trucks - RVs. Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483ED

EMPLOYMENT

Nails by Ivis in Marathon is looking for a Nail Tech, F/T or P/T, call 305-924-0179 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 - 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 self-starter. Middle Keys resident preferred Please provide references with your resume. Previous applicants need not apply. drenda@cbschmitt.com HIRED Customer Service Auditors needed for Marathon and Key Largo areas. w w w.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 305-7436586 or tara@keyscpa. com. EOE. Warehouse Crew D’Asign Source is looking for a permanent 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 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.

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

Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach

Advertising sales professional sought for temporary position for local tourism-centric creative printed publication.

Could turn into longer-term.

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 305289-2070 Irrigation/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 experience. Competitive 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 n t w o r k e r . M u s t have vehicle Great pay and training included. Call 305304-7995 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

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.shipsusa.com

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 305393-2691 RENTED

FOR RENT RV LOTS RV Lots for rent.

MM 103, Morris Avenue. 305522-6598

FOR SALE HOMES Trailer for Sale in Galway Bay, 55+, 1BD/1BA, with twin beds. Away from the highway! Good parking, $9,500 Call (231) 668-1866

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 305-743-4578

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Al Maidah, located at 1019 White Street, 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.

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

Lic# EC 525

By: Atajan Allaberdiyev Published: November 25, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

Duplex For Sale in Marathon. 2BD/2BA each side. Excellent condition, long term tenants. $399,000 Financing available. Call 305-664-1286

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'.

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 • TOP PAY for Experienced & Licensed Electricians • Benefits • Over 36 years in Marathon • Voted Best Electrical Contractor • Confidentiality Assured • If you know someone who would like to take their profession to the next level please call: Kelly Electric 305-743-6098 Kelly6098@aol.com

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

305.743.0844

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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Bluegreen Vacations The Hammocks at Marathon

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SE BUSCA PERSONA PARA LIMPIEZA DE HABITACIONES Uso de equipos de limpieza

UNA GRAN COMPAÑIA CON GRANDES BENEFICIOS Plan De Seguro Médico, Dental y de Visión, 4 semanas de Vacaciones, Cuenta de Retiro 401k, Potencial de Crecimiento y muchos beneficios más!!!

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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.

APLICA HOY MISMO: jobs.bluegreenvacations.com

LLÁMANOS HOY:

305-289-6700

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Servers, Busperson, 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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MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

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

Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer

NOW HIRING

Drug Free

Apply at:

2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

We are now hiring for the following positions:

Bartenders /Servers

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

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE

MARATHON YACHT CLUB

WELL Maintained 1200 sg. ft., 3BD, 2BA on quiet Grassy Key, MM 57 Gulfside. SS appliances, galley kitchen, W/D, central A/C, tile in kitchen and living area, crown molding. Wood flooring in master bedroom. Accordion shutters, sewer complete. Nature habitat across the street. Walk 3 blocks to the Gulf. Priced to sell! $389,900. Call for appointment 305-481-5168.

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers

Full/Part Time

Apply in Person or office@marathonyachtclub.com

825 33rd. ST Marathon, Fl.

Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

EOE

let’s do business let’s do business FAAST MOBILE SERVICE Specializing in Personal Watercraft & Jet Boat Repair – over 20 years

Glenn Faast, Owner

305 481-9106 / faastg@aol.com Licensed #29240-101686 Commercial / Residential

Only $25 Puts Your Business Card Here

New Swimming Pools Fiberglass and Concrete Remodeling and Plastering

MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

e-mail:

305-289-1150

www.saltservice.net 2992 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Showroom MM 48.5 SALT SERVICE, INC.

CERTIFIED MARINE SURVEYS

cell:

• Serving Ocean Reef to Key West since 1976

Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES

office:

We Service and Sell Marine A/C, Refrigeration, Watermakers, Batteries, Solar Systems, Anything Electrical!

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY.

305-743-3368 305-240-4487 mhms@juno.com CAPTAIN DAVID A. FOLEY

Lic# CPC1457751

305-849-8063 • Marathon, FL

got brick?

LICENSED CFC1427241

10700 5TH AVENUE GULF P. O. BOX 500995 MARATHON, FLORIDA KEYS 33050

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

Now Hiring

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

Please apply in person daily at 3pm.

Sparky's Landing! (305) 684-9799

LIFE ON THE LINE BAIT DELIVERY SERVICE

LIVE

FRESH

FROZEN

PILCHARDS - PINFISH - CRABS BALLYHOO - HOMEMADE CHUM & MORE ISLAMORADA TO KEY WEST CALL FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

BUSINESS: (305) 998-4854

CELL: (813) 480-4137

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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844

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

VACATION RENTALS 305-390-2315 WWW.KEYSRENTALSONLINE.COM

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL www.danasairconditioning.com

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

Spalling Repairs

Lic. #CGC 1515665 #CFC 1428730

Concrete Restoration Concrete Butterfly Steps New Construction Floors/Tile Docks

Specializing in Concrete Restoration

(305) 735-4042 “SHUT YOUR WINDOWS, SHUT YOUR DOORS, YOU AIN’T GONNA BE HOT NO MORE”

Brenda Symonds 10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Your Florida Keys Realtor

Cell 305-394-7882 brendasymonds1@gmail.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

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

Call the Experts!

305-289-1748

2735 OVERSEAS HWY MARATHON, FL 33050

OVER THE SEAS PROPERTIES • Condo & HOA Management • Property Management • Commercial & Residential Real Estate • Home Watch & Maintenance

305-304-9373

otsproperties.com

Randy Currelly & Thea Knott

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

Let our 40+ years of experience go to work for you!

Excellent References Upon Request

For professional, competitive travel planning Call Debbie or Lani at 305 743 7575 Business hours: MON-TUE-THU-FRI 9am to 4pm Appointments by request.

305-766-0819 305-924-0179

Nails by Ivis

WWW.ROYAL-CREST.COM

Licensed & Insured Contractor # CACO53827

ARTIC TEMP, INC. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Residential, Commercial & Marine Ice Machine - Sales - Service Phone: (305) 743-5288

Fax: (305) 743-6887

Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing

5177 Overseas Highway Live The Keys Like a Local To buy or rent call Kim Portner at 305-916-8668 Luxury Properties Are My Specialty

(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

Specializing in Color and Highlights Haircuts Keratin Treatments 5177 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 (Between Office Depot and Main Post Office)

305-289-1631 www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

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

Julie@casacasadesignstudio.com www.casacasadesignstudio.com

POSH ISLAND GIFTS & HOME DECOR

MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

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

305-743-3204

www.bikemarathonbikerentals.com

All Keys Real Estate

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

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

Karen Raspe, P.A. karen@acresales.com 305.393.9010

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

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MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016

FABULOUS GULF FRONT HOME WITH STUNNING WOOD INTERIOR

Unique interior; sweeping staircase, soaring ceilings, and huge downstairs patio area for gulf-front entertaining. Would make fabulous vacation rental. Also on site are 4 RV sites, deep liveaboard slips @ 2 mobile homes.

Home was custom built by Mike Houte with his signature style of using beautiful woods and cathedral ceilings.

1 47TH STREET, GULF 4/4 • 2,594 SF • $2,150,000 • MLS# 563852 LINDSAY RABITO-LEONARD • 305-481-4571

DEEP WATER CANAL

Exceedingly well constructed 2 bedroom 2 bath home w/extra large room currently being used as an office. Sunken living/dining room has fabulous 18'vaulted beamed ceilings & double sliding glass doors giving feeling of spaciousness & light.

Shutters are Bahama & hand crank roll down.

Master bedroom has 2 walk-in closets. Fireplace, elevator by Inclinator Co. of America and one car garage. Wooden dock with 20,000 lb. boat lift on deep water canal.

1497 COPA D’ORO, MARATHON 2/2 • 1,927 SF • $795,000 • MLS# 570449 LINDSAY RABITO-LEONARD • 305-481-4571

LOCATION…LOCATION

Great Sombrero Beach location. Newly painted and has new Impact Windows.

Master bath remodeled. Close to High School and walking/bike path. Also 2 miles from the Marathon Golf course. Fishing? Of course.

Lovely grounds with ponds, grass and flower gardens. 75 foot dock with a 20,000 pound boat lift. Separate upstairs bedroom/ bath and kitchen with an peekaboo ocean view.

90 SOMBRERO BEACH RD, MARATHON 3/3 • 1,884 SF • $885,000 • MLS# 572312 GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751

PENTHOUSE SUNSETS

Spectacular sunsets from the 9th floor of Bonefish Towers, the ONLY hi-Rise in the Florida Keys. This wonderful STUDIO is well kept and comes with all the amenities of a secure condominium; pool, marina, game room, tennis court, beach, security & manager on site, plenty of parking, workout room, sauna & shower room, gas grills, fishing pier and Tiki hut. Association fee includes: WIFI, Laundry, Gas Grills.

2000 COCO PLUM DRIVE, UNIT 905 0/1 • 513 SF • $279,000 • MLS# 571464 CRISTINA MALAFY • 305-775-9909

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TROPICAL GARDEN HOME

Stilted single family home situated in desirable neighborhood on a fenced and tropically landscaped lot with outdoor kitchen. Updated kitchen and tons of storage space. Property has access to Neighborhood boat ramp.

430 52ND STREET 2/2 • 960 SF • $399,000 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

ENTERTAINING & BOATING AT IT’S BEST

OPEN WATER VIEWS

Pride in ownership shows in this Cruikshank Island 3/2 pool home boasting a garage large enough for ''all'' the toys. Spacious open kitchen/living area, OPEN WATER VIEWS from the master bedroom balcony.

Heated pool, 5500 lb davits, nicely landscaped, flow-thru canal, quick access to ocean and Gulf. Furnished. Ask me about the Cobia center console boat!

620 CRUIKSHANK, SUMMERLAND KEY 3/2 • 2,070 SF • $1,298,000 • MLS# 570956 MATTHEW BLALOCK, P.A. • 305-731-5515

Enjoy exclusive Duck Key community, open water views, 40,000 lb and 20,000 lb boat lifts, gated entrance and all the bells and whistles that make life a luxury. This 2/2 with loft ocean front home has it all, including room to expand if you want more room. Custom kitchen and bathrooms, air-conditioned storage, heated and chilled pool...the list is too long just call to see it first-hand.

124 BIMINI DRIVE, DUCK KEY 2/2 • 1,626 SF • $1,345,000 • MLS# 572003 LYNN B. LUCAS, P.A. • 305-393-0559

THIS IS THE ONE…

Beautiful new updated kitchen, remodeled baths, new roof, new A/C, covered carport. Large pool w/decking all around. Great dockage w/electric hook up for any size boat. Upstairs deck overlooking the wide canal. Large master bedroom w/wonderful lounge are for reading and relaxing.

2341 SOMBRERO BOULEVARD 3/2 • 2,293 SF • $997,500 • MLS# 571149 KATHRYN RUMMERY • 305-731-9579

LIVE, WORK, PLAY AT SUNSET VILLAS

Offered here is an opportunity to own an immaculate income producing property on historic Conch Key. This multi-unit property is complete with rooftop sunset observation deck, expanded dockage for 4-5 boats, boat ramp, off-street parking, privacy fencing, air-conditioned workshop and room for a pool.

100 W. CONCH AVENUE, CONCH KEY 6/4 • 3,782 SF • $1,695,000 • MLS# 571911 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902 LYNN B. LUCAS, P.A. • 305-393-0559

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GOOD RENTAL INCOME

This is a great duplex (2/1 each side) on a big corner lot in a nice and quiet neighborhood.

Central A/C, utility rooms with washers and dryers and screened porches. Tenants in place.

1875-1877 107th Street Gulf 4/2 • 1,721 SF • $425,000 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

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