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Fighting fish Ben Rabe and Alex Scupinari battle under the sea while Clara and the Nutcracker watch from a diving bell.

The biennial production of ‘Nutcracker Key West’ runs through Sunday, Dec. 18.

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“I got this strange musical egg, that you could shake to help make music,” said Kris Viviano of Dog Paw Prints.” Thing is, I’m not a musician, not at all.”

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Who knows what’s under that gold and silver foil, lurking under that big red bow?

Opening a Christmas present can be a joy but also, da da dummmm — a total surprise. And, sometimes, not a good one. How does one say thank you for a purse that looks like a clock? A year’s supply of craft beers from Hungary? Or a “homemade” gift, like a wool sweater when you live in the Keys? So we dared to ask locals…

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“My grandmother gave me an oversized sweat shirt, like four sizes too big,” said Nick Johnson, “kind of makes you question what people think of you.”

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“I never got a bad gift. I could be happy with a box of Crayons,” smiled Santa. Of course, Santa never received a bad gift.

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“A box of switches and coal, no joke,” said Tammy Fox, of FSPCA. “ My parents thought it would be funny. It was the biggest box under the tree in red and gold wrapping, and I cried and cried after — my parents had to confess it was them, not Santa. They are still making up for it today.”

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SAVE THE DATE Dec. 16-18 • Santa’s Secret Garden – Sherry’s Story at 6:30 p.m. at Bahia Honda State Park

This weekend: Santa’s Secret Garden Bahia Honda State Park is presenting a holiday performance of “Santa’s Secret Garden - Sherry’s Story” from Friday to Sunday, Dec. 16-18 at 6:30 p.m. starting from the marina concession building. Santa will take guests on a stroll through the secret garden and tell guests the story of how it came to be. Sherry’s Story is a tale of a young girl who is uprooted from her life in the north to find herself living in the Keys; come find out what she does to ensure Santa visits this tropical paradise. There will be no charge for park entry, but donations will be accepted at the Ranger Station. For more information, call 305-872-9807.

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Friday, Dec. 16 • Santa rides with Big Coppitt Volunteer Firefighters from 5 to 8 p.m. through Key Haven.

Saturday, Dec. 17 • Audubon Christmas Bird Count from 7 to 11 a.m. from National Key Deer Refuge Visitor’s Center, Big Pine Key. • Santa will be visiting from noon to 3 p.m. at Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire Station. Bring your own camera.

• Holiday party from 1 to 2 p.m. at Key West library.

• Lower Keys Boat Parade at 7 p.m. from Kiki’s Sandbar Bar & Grille, Little Torch.

Sunday, Dec. 18 • Christmas car show from noon to 4 p.m. at Conch Republic Seafood Company, Key West.

Wednesday, Dec. 21 • Coconut Castaways Trop Rock free concert from 6 to 10 p.m. at Boondocks, Ramrod Key. Thursday, Dec. 22 • Standing Rock discussion at 4 p.m. at Key West library.

• Menorah lighting at 5:30 p.m. at Bayview Park, Key West.

Saturday, Jan. 28 • Florida Keys Health Fairs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Marathon, Big Pine Key, and Key West.

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reviously, when citizens wanted to search the Clerk of the Courts records online, all they could “see” was just a docket listing. Sure, it had all the basics — plaintiff, defendant and case number — but the nitty gritty detail was missing.

On Tuesday, Clerk of the Court Amy Heavilin announced the “Public Access Portal” now offers 24-hour access to all Monroe County court records except for those specifically exempted by law.

Previously, citizens were able to search the official record, but not the court record. Now, the search not only reveals the eviction notices, traffic tickets and lawsuit filings, but users can click on the document icon and read the pages from start to finish.

“That’s the big difference. You can see the actual document itself,” said Heavilin.

Online docket information is available for most cases filed from approximately 1990 to present and document images are available from 2007 to present for most case types. Not every type of court record is available: cases involving juveniles and probate, for example, are restricted.

The incredible advantage, however, is access. Citizens no longer have to travel to a Clerk of the Court office to request the public document and then pay $1 per page in copy fees. And it’s available 24 hours, of course. During the first 90-day test period, the public is encouraged to use the site and

Page 5 offer feedback. The Clerk’s office will launch phase two in 90 days — allowing professionals and an even greater level of access.

Paralegal Lisa Carey, from the offices of attorney Nicholas Mulick in the Upper Keys, sees the promise.

“Especially with our geographic issues, for us to be able to work electronically relieves us of a huge burden. In the past, I’ve had to drive down to Marathon to file,” Carey said. “Eventually, I see the court record system statewide getting to a point where we have access to everything whether it’s filed in Dade or Volusia or wherever.”

The public records expansion is in response to a Florida Supreme Court order in 2014, instructing every county clerk of the court to make the information available online.

“All the counties in the state of Florida were mandated under the same supreme court order,” Heavilin said. “But it wasn’t as clear cut as everyone thought. We had to go through a rigorous application process. We had to show our design and implementation and receive approval. It’s a big change, but it’s a change for the good.”

(Editor’s note: And, yes, I can see the traffic ticket I received this year.

It’s all there in painful detail — the infraction, the fine, the deputy’s name.

Ouch.)

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

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1. Full name: Robert Edward Nesbitt.

2. Worst nickname: “Piano Man” (as in “Yo, piano man”).

3. Name one famous person you would bring back to life, why?

George Gershwin. He died when he was only 38-years-old. Imagine all the music he had left in him.

4. What question do you hate to answer? “What's your favorite song?”

5. Name a performer that would surprise people you secretly love/ admire/adore?

James Brown. When I played in San Francisco at the Fairmont, James Brown was a frequent guest and would come into the bar and sing duets with me — show tunes! The San Francisco Chronicle called us “one of music's oddest duos.”

COME TO THE CABARET 20 questions with Bobby Nesbitt: Pianist and Entertainer HAYS BLINCKMANN

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ooking up from the piano keys, without skipping a beat, singer Bobby Nesbitt can’t help but broadly smile when a friend walks into the room. Charming and earnest, Nesbitt always connects with his audience or the town he has made his home, Key West. Maybe it’s the cabaret music, his lengthy musical history or his genuine good nature, he never fails to put a song in all our hearts.

Nesbitt has played the piano since a child in Rochester, New York. Shying away from classical and preferring Broadway glam, he attended State University of New York (Oswego) to earn degrees in music and theater. He paid his dues in New York, but one small vacation in Key West in 1976 and, like many, he made one large move to the island. Key West has been his home but that didn’t stop him from making the world his stage. From playing at the Savoy in London, Harry’s New York Bar in Munich and The Fairmount in San Francisco, Nesbitt has performed “American classic songbook” from New York to Chicago and beyond. He has entertained President and Mrs. Carter and his CD “Big Time” was heard at the 2002 Winter Olympics games as well as on Delta Airlines.

But Nesbitt’s music has always belonged to Key West. At places like the Monster, LaTeDa, the Pier House, Rooftop Cafe, his “Bobby in the Lobby” series at Tennessee Williams Theatre, and now Beachside and the Little Room Jazz Club, Nesbitt has been behind the subtle tune heard in Key West for almost four decades.

“Key West has the most extraordinary arts community in the world, and I feel fortunate to be a part of such a giving supportive place,” Nesbitt said.

6. If you won the lottery, what extravagant thing would you do? I would stay for a month in the penthouse suite at the Savoy Hotel in London. I performed there for a year, and I could barely afford a drink, much less a room.

7. Which TV, movie or superhero character is your alter ego? The Flash. I always seem to be dashing somewhere.

8. What is your nerdiest passion? I love to read recipes. I talk to my Mom every day, and we seem to always talk about what we are making for dinner.

9. If you could take three items on a deserted island, what? why? One, an iPhone with an incredible range; two, the novel “100 Years of Solitude” for inspiration; three, the complete series of “Gilligan's Island” so I could see how it's done.

10. If invisible, what would you do in Key West? I would hang out in a dressing room of a local theater or drag club. You can't imagine the dirt you hear.

11. What was your first thought this morning? Publix or Winn-Dixie?

12. Favorite guilty pleasure? Turner Classic Movies, especially if they are in black and white.

13. What misconception do people have about cabaret? I think that people think that because cabaret takes place in smaller spaces, it is easier and more casual than performing in a large theater. I find it easier singing in a large theater where I can't focus on faces in the audience. Also, alcohol is a factor with the audience and it can make it a challenge.

14. Funniest Key West sighting or story? Many years ago when I was playing at the Monster, Leonard Bernstein came to see me. He sat at the piano and started doing his songs from "West Side Story." Just then, three older ladies came in looking for me, glanced at the piano disappointedly and started to leave. The manager asked them if they wanted to stay. “No,” one of them said, “Bobby's all through playing and some old turkey is there banging out ‘West Side Story.’” (You can't make this stuff up.)

15. You are sitting at a diner counter eating … who would you want to walk in and sit next to you? Michelle Obama. I love her sense of humor, style, and grace. She is the classiest first lady in ages.

Finish these sentences: 16. My partner would describe me as … I actually asked Mike this and he answered, “There's more than meets the eye.” He somehow thinks I am different at home than the sweet friendly person I am in public! (Actor Mike Mulligan and Nesbitt met and have been together in Key West since 1981.)

17. My autobiography would be titled … “Notes From a Piano Bar.”

18. My most embarrassing performance was … at a senior citizen's center in New York. One of the ladies in the audience was getting hungry and impatient that she couldn't eat until the show was over. When I announced my next number I heard her say, "When will this nightmare ever end?" Well, of course, that has become one of our catch phrases and it still makes me laugh.

19. The world needs more … arts education and money in general for the arts. It is embarrassing to see the amount we spend in comparison to other countries. And I don't have much hope for the incoming administration.

20. When I go, I will go … as they say in the song “Cabaret” – “When I go, I'm going like Elsie.” (But maybe not from too many pills and liquor.)

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Raschein named as chairman of Natural Resources Subcommittee

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he Florida House announced committee and subcommittee leadership assignments for the 2016–2018 term and named Representative Holly Raschein (R-120) as the chairman of the Natural Resources and Public Lands Subcommittee.

“I am incredibly honored to be named the chairman of the House Natural Resources and Public Lands Subcommittee,” said Rep. Raschein. “Thank you to Speaker Corcoran and Chairman Caldwell for putting their faith in me to lead Florida in this critically important policy area.”

Rep. Raschein was also appointed to the Appropriations Committee, the Government Accountability Committee, the Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, the Agriculture & Property Rights Subcommittee and the Tourism & Gaming Control Subcommittee. Committees and subcommittees will start meeting next month in Tallahassee to begin discussing proposed legislation with the 2017 Legislative Session beginning March 7.

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PARADE OF LIGHTED BIKES Santa’s personal pilot, Bill Gergsky, exits Bayview Park and into the stream of the annual Wesley House Family Services Lighted Bike Ride this past Wednesday. The yearly toy drive for children is one of many events occurring during the annual Key West Holiday Fest, which is presented in part by the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys & Key West and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For more information on Holiday Happenings, visit KeyWestHolidayFest.com. JOHNNY WHITE/keywestholidayfest.com

BRIEFLY Key West Artisan Market plans ‘Shop Local’ edition

The Key West Artisan Market: Shop Local Edition will be held Sunday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Restaurant Store parking lot, 1111 Eaton St., Key West. Local artisans feature fresh produce, culinary items, textile goods, jewelry, arts and crafts, and curiosities. Santa Mac will be at the market spreading good cheer and posing for photographs along with Olaf from Frozen. Artisan Market parking is available in the Old Town Parking Garage at 300 Grinnell St. for $3/hour (4 hours free with valid City of KW Residential Parking Permit). Please BYOB (bring your own bags).

trips. For more information, contact Officer Thomas Clark at tclark@ cityofkeywest-fl.gov or call 305-8091000. The camp fills quickly.

PAL camp for holiday break

Woo hoo: Free parking from Dec. 23-25

The Key West Police Athletics League (PAL) is offering a fun and reliable place to bring kids during the holiday break. The PAL holiday camp runs from Dec. 26-30 and Jan. 2-6 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $120 per child per week. The kids will participate in games, crafts, fun activities and field

City of Key West parking will be free citywide from Friday to Sunday, Dec. 23-25. Bus service will be free on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 23-24. There will be no bus service on Sunday, Dec. 25. Trash and recycle pickup will operate on a normal schedule. City offices will be closed

Student runners: mark your calendars Marathon Runners Club’s 36th annual 7 Mile Bridge Run is scheduled for April 1, 2017 at 7:20 a.m. Students interested in running at the reduced fee of $25 may get a registration form at any Monroe County school. The student-only registration must be completed and sent in with the fee no later than Jan. 20. For more information about online registration, for students and other runners, visit 7MBRun.com.

on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 26-27.

Happy holidays!

Sheriff: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’

This holiday season the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be out looking for drunk drivers as part of a special year-end “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement effort. Don’t take the risk of spending time in jail during the holidays. Follow these tips to stay safe on the road: • If you will be drinking, plan on not driving.

• Plan your safe ride home before you start the party. Designate a sober driver ahead of time. If you become intoxicated, do not drive — call a taxi, phone a sober friend or family member or use public transportation.

• If someone you know has been drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel. Take their keys, take them home, or help them arrange a safe way home.

• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact local law enforcement.

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THEY CALL HIM GRATEFUL MIKE Local man teaches the art of tie-dye 3

Ready-made tie-dyes can be found with ease at Key West’s nightly Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square now that Grateful Mike is back in town, but now he’s got a movable party going, too. With designs ranging from the traditional to hearts, peace signs, sea turtles, and even Minions, he lets party attendees splash away.

— Weekly Staff report KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Several kids made their loved ones ‘grate’ Christmas presents at a recent tiedye party in Cudjoe Key. 2. Jolene Evans helps daughter Reagan make her first tie-dye shirt. Grateful Mike helps tie the shirts so that the finished product is perfection.

3. The kids weren’t the only ones having fun at the tie-dye party. Jessika and Joyce make their own funky creations.

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Bruschetta and Magri e Belli, Fine Italian Dining

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uonasera! The lyrical language, the wine, the landscape and sí sí sí, the food, what is not to love about Italy? Bellissimo! Italy has come to Key West, senza the olive groves, but true Italiani are here making fresh pasta and fresh gelato.

Look no further than downtown for “Little Italy” in Key West. Two new businesses are bringing old school Italian recipes and flavors for locals to enjoy — feel free to say grazie.

Guiseppe Prestia from Sicily has just opened restaurant Bruschetta Cucina Italiana at 112 Fitzpatrick St., and is serving pasta dishes made from scratch. The menu is filled with classic Italian flavors composed by Prestia. There are eight different bruschettas, but the caponata is a must try. Prestia recommends the antipasti grilled octopus or shrimp in a light gorgonzola sauce. For secundi, pick a fresh pasta with the finest quality vitello (veal) or local, fresh pesce del giorno. And don’t forget to pair the meal with a fine Italian Barolo or Montepulciano wine.

“The easier the ingredients, the better the taste,” Prestia.

After dinner at Bruschetta, walk to 407 E Front St. for a traditional Italian gelato at Magri e Belli. Owner Maria Grazia Laghi’s grandfather was an Italian farmer who started making gelato after the war. The family business started in 1956, in Rimini, Italy and grew to 15 shops.

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the freshest ingredients in their gelato (fresh fruit, fresh crème) mixed in special machines that Laghi brought with her from Italy.

“Everything I do is in honor of my father,” said Laghi’s. “And every shop is a place of love.”

Open two weeks, customers are already getting to know Laghi’s delightful Italian accent and charm as she heaps one, two or three scoops of delicious gelato in a cup — all for the same price, Italian style. Decorated with the green, red and white of Italy, Magri e Belli’s real homemade gelato is perfect any time of day.

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SCIENTISTS IN THE MAKING

he fourth and fifth grade students of Gerald Adams Elementary School recently participated in the STEM Science Fair. It’s specifically designed to give students the opportunity to learn about the scientific method, ask new questions, and discover new science facts. Their experiments generated new opportunities to explore the scientific method and the chance for self-discovery. The school had a panel of judges who scored each project and announced the winners. These students will represent our school at the regional science fair.

In addition, the school’s kindergarten through third grade classes also displayed their projects on Dec. 8 during the school’s Science STEM Fair.

In these grades, the classes each made a project in their classroom.

— Contributed 1. The fifth grade winners are Roan Minelli, left, Brooke Biskupich and Yanais Nodal, Briana Nodal and Julian Brown.

2. Fifth grader Roan Minelli wins first place for his project comparing hand sanitizers.

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5TH GRADE WINNERS:

4TH GRADE WINNERS:

• 1st Place: Roan Milelli — Which hand cleaner is more effective?

• 1st Place (tie): Isabelle Veach — Which natural fertilizer will grow the biggest plant without contributing to pollution and toxic algae?

And Alex Nieves — Which candle will burn faster, room temperature or frozen?

• 2nd Place: Brooke Biskupich and Yanais Nodal — Fizzies: How do bath bombs made using a substitute of citric acid compare to bath bombs made using citric acid?

• 3rd Place: Briana Nodal — Light it up: Developing a vacuum with a detachable light feature to help guide under dark places.

• Honorable Mention: Julian Brown — How does the intensity of light affect crickets?

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• Group Winner: Natori Hines and Billie Vanderhoop — How does the color of drinks affect your taste?

4. Fourth grader Alex Nieves also wins a first place ribbon. His project explored the burning rates of candles at different temperatures.

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• 2nd Place: Antonio Gomez — How does deforestation contribute to soil erosion?

• 3rd Place: Molly Catena — What type of liquid will dissolve a jelly bean the quickest?

3. Fourth grader Isabella Veach explores the effects of fertilizer, earning her a first place ribbon.

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play with them. Then some local business owners recognized her talents and by age 15 she was gigging regularly around Key West.

8 THe arTs Musically speaking, Shastina says her style is all over the place. She is always experimenting with different styles — for a while the blues, then country, some pop and now “just the good stuff from every genre.” In her current THERESA JAVA sets she's been covering Dolly theresa@keysweekly.com Parton, Miranda Lambert, John or about three years, Prine, Zach Brown Band, and day-in and day-out, Gnarls Barkley and also throws William Le Dent held his in one of her eight originals. camera in his hand. He Shastina can be heard on carried it everywhere he went.

Wednesdays at the Sand Bar And so began his long pho6-9 p.m., Thursday at 2 Friends tography career more than 40 practiced diligently. years ago. at 3:30 p.m., Saturdays at The She said one of the Over the years, Le Dent people she is most SUSANNE EAST-BROOKE Reach, and Sundays at Casa has developed a simplistic ap- thankful for in her kristen@keysweekly.com Marina 4-6 p.m. On Jan. 21, proach using natural lighting, she'll be opening for Phil Vasmusical journey is her with no filter, and definitely no sar at Key West Theater, and in first guitar teacher, hastinadigital Chilesmanipulation. is a local musiHis stark February she'll be opening for and fellow local musician mostly made in Key West. images are a straightforward Molly Hatchet at the Marathon cian, Ray West.

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Shastina unobtrusively as possible. in the Key West music scene, Academy. has been playing music for as long “I shoot on spontaneous feelings and gut-reactions,” Shastina's advice is to start During high as she can remember, starting with he said.and “Mypicking black and small and just get out there, drums and recorder upwhite school, Shastina photos are my visual diary for and that it takes a lot of hard started doing open trumpet and piano along the way, but the last 40 years.” work to prove yourself and mic nights at Looe she especially likedInsinging.

1976, Le Dent opened make connections. She has Key. From there she At age 11 when Big Pine Academy the Photographer’s Eye Gallery been fortunate to connect with made connections offered guitar classes, she went for it. in Philadelphia. He was one the vocal promot- with ‘Eyes of an Urban Cowboy’ captures street life in Philadelphia. other musicians like CW Colt, other musicians She showed upofevery dayinitiated with a hot depicts the camaraderie of young urban men. ing guitar photography as aand fine art who ‘Brothers Freebo, and Topher James. invited and herFriends’ to blue "Daisy Rock" in hand

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and advocated the first fine art photography auction in Philadelphia. His love affair with the Florida Keys predates his love affair with photography.

“I came to the Upper Keys for the first time in 1972 on a camping trip,” he said, adding that he made his home in San Diego, Cali fornia, until he moved to the Keys permanently 13 years ago. “It’s beautiful here. Whatever I present is what nature showed me. The discipline is to capture it how I see it,” Le Dent said.

Three years ago, Le Dent purchased his first digital cameral. Currently, he’s “experimenting”

with a colorful sunset series, drawing inspiration from his surroundings. In the remaining hours, he’s a pastor at Key Largo Church of Christ and also works at Windy Day Plumbing.

Le Dent offers his hand-matted and framed photographs, 16x20 inches at the largest, for $200. He has quite an extensive collection, including his Paris Y2K, San Diego and Philadelphia series. His color work is available on matte — James Brown and canvas.

Contact Le Dent at 305-509-2190 for more details.

The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing.

InTune DEB HUDSON Key West's own queen of soul shares her jazzier side Upper Keys WeeKly / decemberin 16,music 2016 this Wednesday Dec. 21 during the women series at the Little Room Jazz club. With the voice and delivery of a true Jazz diva, Ms. Hudson demonstrates how blues plus swingInTune equals Jazz.

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ate Beehler migrated south from Baltimore, Maryland and planned on staying six months.

Six years later, she calls Key West home and Hard Rock Café her home away from home. “I get to meet a lot of cool people working here,” she said. “People from all over the world, and our locals who like to spend time here too.”

Shaking up a “Magical Mojito,” a Hard Rock specialty, Beehler said it’s made differently with gin and cucumber with the mint strained out of the drink before serving. “It’s a sweet drink and fun to sip on,” she said.

Pointing out the locals-only happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. with half-off drinks, appetizers and flatbreads, she said the bruschetta is a fan-favorite with the mojito. “We love our locals,” she said from the outside bar overlooking the Duval Street madness. “And, it’s a great spot to people watch.”

When she isn’t at work, she likes biking. Scratch that, she likes riding her Razor scooter. “I left my bike at a friend’s house during Goombay [in October] and haven’t been by to get it back yet,” she said blaming it on “Keys time.” While pulling the scooter out from behind the bar, “Plus, this thing is a great conversation piece.”

Hard Rock Café is located at 313 Duval St., Key West.

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he third annual Parade Of Paws this past Saturday was a glorious success. Raising almost $22,000 dollars for the Florida Keys SPCA, the event and coronation of “King and Queen” continued to support the SPCA’s “lifesaving mission of caring for our community’s homeless animals.” Friends — twolegged and four-legged (and one or two threelegged) — socialized and had a great time for a great cause.

—Weekly Staff report

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Beauty contest contributes to the cause more HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly 1. Daylin Starks has Gumbo waiting patiently for his treat in his festive party hat.

2. Avery Harris, 2, visits with Santa.

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3. Monroe County Sheriff deputy Jenna Moeller holds soon-to-be-crowned king, Shakes, who raised $3,000 to win.

4. Little Fifi, who came to the shelter with a broken leg that had to be amputated, is crowned Queen with proud foster parent Ron Leder.

5. Linda Remer fell in love at first sight with KeyKey from a shelter photo and adopted her immediately. Those teeth.

6. Cathy Baier, with Jon and Pat Borgens, campaign vigorously for Pike the Rabbit who was crowned Prince.

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5 KEY WEST NUTCRACKER FUN FACTS

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Peter Arnow has been a part of Key West Nutcracker since its first production 10 years ago. Here’s some fun facts he has about the ballet’s Key West roots. Catch it this weekend or you’ll have to wait until 2018 for the next production.

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Nutcracker Key West

• The Grand Pas de Coral is the same chorography from the original ballet 108 years ago in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Theatre Myth: Changing the choreography of a ballet destines it to failure.

• Monday night is a night off for the out-of-town ballet stars.

This year they watched a picture perfect Key West sunset from Danger Charters. One year they did a bar tour that ended at Red Garter.

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At Tennessee Williams Theater, Nutcracker Key West is the largest community production brought to a Key West stage. It is the holiday classic, reimagined and relocated to the Keys. More than 60 local community members join 15 professional dancers from around the world in the biennial production. Principal dancers include Camila Ferrera of Chicago's Joffrey Ballet and Nurlan Abougaliev, formerly with the Russian National Ballet and Pittsburgh Ballet Theater.

The show runs through Sunday, Dec. 18.

— Weekly Staff report

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD /Keys Weekly 1. Neptune and the Shrimps put on quite a show in an Atocha dreamland.

2. Pirate Pussy Cat, Princess Pussy Cat, toy sailors and a mermaid come alive when Counselor Drosselmeyer’s magic livens the Key West Christmas party.

3. The Key West Nutcracker battles with a Key West rooster in Clara’s dreams.

4. Camila Ferrera and Nurlan Abougalieu steal the show with their ballet moves in the roles of Sea Star Fairy and Cavalier.

5. The cute little Key West chickens awaken the sleeping Clara played by Amanda Eppy in the first act.

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• The children who once starred in this production as chicken and shrimp have grown into family roles throughout the years.

• County Commissioner Heather Carruthers’s daughter Clare, 4, is the youngest in the production.

• Notable participants: Four local Key West Nutcracker performers have gone on to dancing careers and one ballet star who stared in the production became Miss America.

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 16, 2016 The Key West Weekly is proud to partner with Key West High School faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on a myriad of qualifications ranging from academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and KWHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Conch Pride” and congratulate all of the outstanding students of the week.

What organizations and activities are you involved with at Key West High School and why are they important to you?

I am part of Mu Alpha Theta, Gay Straight Alliance, and National Honor Society, where I am the committee chair. Mu Alpha Theta teaches me that math will forever be difficult, and that I have to persevere to succeed. GSA emphasizes the importance of equality and acceptance of everyone in our society. And, NHS has helped me create a permanent pool of volunteers at the botanical garden – they really need the help.

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

There are too many invasive and exotic plants taking over the Keys. If the natives are permanently displaced, the ecosystem will be damaged.

What are your plans after high school?

I want to attend university and major in microbiology, and I hope to get a job in an altruistic research company where I can help make new discoveries in pathology to help the underprivileged around the world.

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What is your favorite social media and why? Who do you follow?

Facebook, because it’s one of the easiest ways to stay connected with friends, family, and local news. I follow/like the “Birb” page because it’s entertaining.

It’s a bird who posts really inspirational statuses in its own button-smashed language.

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FUNNY GIRL Paula Poundstone coming to the Key West Theater HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

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omedian Paula Poundstone would be amazing at a dinner party. Clever, quick and insightful, talking with Poundstone feels like an unexpected ride, exciting and funny as hell. After 37 years, she is a comedy veteran and has the stories to prove it. Her casual remarks cover topics like late friend Robin Williams, being overly excited meeting the cast of “MASH” or even insider tittle-tattle like, “Alex Trebek is actually a really funny guy.” Whatever one-liner comes out, she keeps her audiences wanting more.

Poundstone will be performing at the Key West Theater on Thursday Dec. 22. Her shows aren’t just the usual comedy schtick; expect her full repertoire of jokes about kids, family and, yes, politics. But the draw is always the two-way conversation with her audience.

“About one-third of the night is unscripted and, for me, that’s the best part,” said Poundstone. “I ask the audience questions, then what happens is the show becomes a one-time thing, unique to that audience.”

Poundstone loves her shows to be a little different every time. “People are in a mental health crisis, computers and social media have isolated us,” comments Poundstone. “People require human contact, even if you come alone, you are still a part of a group.

And nothing can substitute laughing in a group.” Poundstone, while joking about her own addiction to email and

“I still love to tour, but it’s not like the back of a sweatshirt or anything.”

—Paula Poundstone, comedian.

Twitter, is an advocate against devices in schools and will likely talk about that too.

It was the late and legendary, Robin Williams who steered his management company to help propel Poundstone’s career. “Robin brought a renewed interest in comedy, people came to the clubs hoping to see him, and they saw us,” said Poundstone, who fondly remembers William’s passion and assistance.

Poundstone’s first double-live CD, "North by Northwest: Paula Poundstone Live!" debuted in June of 2016 in the No. 1 spot on Amazon’s “Hot New Releases.” She is also a regular panelist on NPR’s hit show “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me” and her second book will publish in the Spring of 2017.

Almost four decades in the business, she’s said, “I gotta lot of jokes to set my sails to.” Seeing Poundstone live is definitely worth the voyage.

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very year Old Town Trolley Tours, The Conch Tour Train and Keys Energy team up for the annual Holiday Light Contest. It is a great way to get the community geared up for the holiday season. Families decorate not only with lights, but show their love and spirit for the holidays in costume. Winners are awarded cash prizes, Waterford crystal keepsakes and signs to showcase their winning homes. Please take some time to ride by and see these beautiful holiday lighted homes.

— Contributed

And the winners are …

FIRST PLACE Linda Agin of Catherine Street, second from left, is pictured with Chris Belland (Historic Tours of America CEO), Lynne Tejeda (Keys Energy CEO) and Phil Lambert (Old Town Trolley General Manager).

She won first place.

SECOND PLACE Second place winners are Dar and Teri Johnson of Washington Street, second and third from left.

THIRD PLACE Tim and Hana Tomita of Laird Street, second and third from left, win third place in the annual contest.

Sheriff announces next citizen’s academies

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its next Citizen’s Police Academies starting the week of March 6 through graduation the week of April 12 at the Marathon airport Sheriff’s hanger. There will be three separate academies held during that time in the Upper Keys, classes will meet at the Roth Building on Plantation Key. In the Middle Keys, classes will meet at the Sheriff’s Office Aviation Hanger in Marathon. In the Lower Keys, classes will meet at the Sheriff’s Headquarters building on Stock Island. Attendees will be asked to commit to spending one night a week between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. including one ridealong with a deputy. Students attend classes in their own district.

Space is limited. Contact Upper Keys Captain Don Fanelli, 305-8533211 or dfanelli@keysso.net; Middle Keys Captain Gene Thompson, 305289-2430 or gthompson@keysso. net; or Lower Keys Captain Don Hiller, 305-745-3184 or dhiller@keysso.net for more information.

Ambassador applications available for Key West academy The Key West Ambassadors Academy is open for registration for Class 27.

Applications are posted on the city’s website at cityofkeywest-fl.gov, or by calling Alyson Crean at 305-809-1058.

Space is limited, so interested participants are urged to submit the application quickly. The weekly classes begin on Jan. 5 and run through March 30 on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m., usually from the Eco Discovery Center at the Truman Waterfront. There are many field trips involved; see the application for further details.

Sean Gaskell concert set for the library The Key West Library will host musician Sean Gaskell on Friday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. at the 700 Fleming St. location. Sean performs traditional songs on the Kora, a 21-string harp from Gambia, West Africa. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the library at 305292-3595.

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Cayo Hueso for the Holidays Key West continues the celebration

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ew U.S. destinations can boast a solid month of festivities and holiday merry-making to compare with the annual Key West Holiday Fest. The island-wide Keys-centric celebration kicked off in late November and continues through Dec. 31, with highlights including (but not limited to): • Friday, Dec. 16 – It’s the second (and last) night of the fabulous

Holiday Historic Inn Tours. Jump on a trolley and explore some of the most romantically decorated locales on the island while tasting sweet and savory holiday treats and libation samplings.

• Through Saturday, Dec. 18 – Nutcracker Key West. See page 17 for more details.

• Sunday, Dec. 18 – The Conch Republic Holiday Classic Car Show is a also a toy-drive for children at the Monroe County Domestic Abuse

Shelter.

• Sunday, Dec. 25 - Festive outdoor live holiday jazz music planned for the historic Gardens Hotel in downtown Key West.

• Saturday, Dec. 31 – At noon, it’s the 12th Annual Key West Dachshund Walk starts at the corner of Fleming and Whitehead streets before heading downtown.

• Saturday, Dec. 31 – At night, chose between an abundance of uniquely Key West New Year’s Eve Celebrations, including the Conch Shell

Tour the decorated inns of Key West on Friday, Dec. 16. Contributed/keywestholidayfest.com.

Drop at Sloppy Joe’s Bar on Duval Street; the world-famous Red High Heel Drop with Sushi the Drag Queen at the Bourbon St. Pub; the saucy Pirate Wench Drop at the Historic Seaport and the Key Lime Wedge in a Margarita Glass drop at the Ocean Key Resort.

“The month of December is a wonder-filled time to visit the Keys and experience a very special type of holiday magic in Key West,” commented Jodi Weinhofer, President of the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys & Key West.

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BOTTLE CAP BLUE ROOM: Friday, Dec. 16 @ 5 p.m.

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THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE: Through Jan. 7 It’s Only A Play

The Southernmost Santas for Seniors will be collecting $10 donations to provide 200 elderly residents of the Keys with Christmas gift bags. The fundraiser will be held at the Bottlecap’s Blue Room from 5 to 7 p.m. For those that can’t attend, make a donations to the United Way of the Florida Keys and send it to P.O. Box 2145, Key West, FL 33045 and write Southernmost Santas for Seniors in the memo line.

On Wednesday, Dec. 21 the pedestrian walkway and porch of the Custom House Museum will host a holiday light show, a choir and bazaar. There will be food and libations while Santa offers selfies with anyone, regardless of whether they’re on the naughty or nice list. The museum is located at 281 Front St. The event is free to the public with discounted parking at the Westin garage.

The Old Island Restoration Foundation begins the 57th home tour season with homes that exemplify adapting Keys’ cozy abodes for occupancy now and through future New Years. After all, “renovation” means “renewal.” Five homes are on the tour and guests are welcome to split their tour between both days. Tickets are $30 in advance at www.oirf.org or call 305294-9501.

Raging egos, catty comments and buckets of booze are all part of the shenanigans in Terrence McNally’s Broadway hit comedy, “It’s Only A Play,” which just opened at the Waterfront Playhouse. The play is about the opening night of a new play on the Great White Way. Tickets are $45 and are available at www. waterfrontplayhouse.org or by calling at 305-294-5015.

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Red Barn shows ‘Picasso’ Need a good laugh? It’s a must see

JAY PFAHL and KEY WEST ORCHID SOCIETY The Orchid Society consists of orchid hobbyists sharing information on orchid culture.

Jay is President of the Society and writes the acclaimed Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia, presently with over 18,000 orchid species represented with photos.

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Several of the patrons at the Lapin Agile in 1904 Paris. JOHN BOTKIN/Contributed

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instein and Picasso walk into a Parisian bar… It could have happened, but probably didn’t. Nevertheless, this Red Barn Theatre play illustrates the hilarity that might have ensued.

Imagine it is 1904, or somewhere around then. A young Albert Einstein, played by Marc Crown, has recently finished his unpublished book and meanders into the wrong bar to see if fate will join him with his love. Between the banter of the “newly old” Gaston and the barkeeps, it is 120 minutes of pure joy to watch “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.” Especially after Pablo Picasso, played by Eric Braojos, wanders into the same bar that fateful night.

Written by funnyman Steve Martin, Red Barn Theatre’s director Joy Hawkins said Martin is a true Renaissance man who knows about everything from art to banjos. “I hope he will write more plays,” she said. The audience agrees, treating the cast and crew to standing ovation. It stars Erin McKenna, Mook J, Bob Smith, Lisa Elena Monda, Wayne Dapser, Pony Charvey, and Kaleb Smith-Wood.

Within the first two minutes of the play, Suzanne, an admirer of Pablo Picasso’s womanizing ways and one-night-stand partner, appears on stage to search for him wearing only a bra. And then comes the payoff: While the two main characters vie for the attention of the beautiful

woman and for each other’s respect as shapers of the new world, and the rest of the characters toss in their own funny, whimsical, absurd, goofy (pick one or all) world views, a huge battle of ideas about art, science, lust, and the future of the world erupts. Laughs ranging from a giggle to a gut-busting guffaw.

It’s a must-see for a good laugh this holiday season.

Hawkins added that tickets to plays make perfect holiday gifts or, even better, a sponsorship of a chair for $500. “We are going to continue bringing big things to this small space,” she said.

“Picasso” runs through Saturday, Jan. 14 at 319 Duval St. For tickets visit redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911.

UPCOMING AT RED BARN • ‘Picasso’ through Jan. 14 • ‘And, Then I Wrote A Song About It’ with Nick Cearley Jan. 9-11 • ‘Murder for Two’ Jan. 20 – Feb. 12 • ‘I Do! I Do!’ Feb. 21 – March 18 • ‘Still the Old Class Clown’ Feb. 26-27 • ‘Camping with Henry & Tom’” March 28–April 15 • ‘Short Attention Span Theatre’ April 25–May 13

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Members support the arts Annual party supports Florida Keys Council of the Arts

We would like to wish all of you a Happy Holiday

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lorida Keys Council of the Arts biggest membership party of the year took place at the beautiful home of Rob and Maria Sharpe in Key West Thursday. Patrons of the arts renewed or started a new membership with the council ensuring that the organization continues to thrive up and down the Florida Keys. Supporting the FKCA helps keep alive Monroe County’s “rich and diverse history in art and culture.”

—Weekly Staff report HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly 1. Harry Server, Executive Director Elizabeth Young, host Rob Sharpe and former Monroe County Commissioner Shirley Freeman come together for a spectacular fundraising event.

3. Cheryl Cates, with husband, Mayor Craig Cates, are always advocates for the arts in Key West.

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2. Pianist Bobby Nesbitt was on hand entertaining the large crowd enjoying champagne and excellent food. See his story on page 6.

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Bacon Happy Hour Daily 4-6pm

Now Serving Brunch Sat & Sun from 10-3

Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-4pm Dinner Daily 6-11pm

Serving Ipswich Whole Bellied Clams & Maine Lobster Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.

(305) 294-0102 11:30 AM – 10 PM 629 Duval St, Key West, FL

305.414.8626 • 416 Appelrouth Lane ½ Block off of Duval between Southard/Fleming

Chef Correa’s Old World

Christmas Dinner Served December 24th & 25th, 4pm to 10pm

Roasted Goose Stuffed with Foie Gras and Macerated Dried Plums with Natural Gravy or Prime Rib with Encrusted Fresh Herbs and Hawaiian Pink Salt Served with Black Truffle Au Jus Our regular menu is also available 1029 Southard Street 305-294-0230 • www.cafesole.com Make your Holiday Reservations Now • Not available with any discounts

Some of Key West’s best dining secrets occur during the Fall, when our local restaurants offer up an array of tasty deals on everything from entrees, small plates, cocktails and apps. So take advantage while you can and eat, drink and play like a local. Come hungry and leave happy.

Key West's Finest Steakhouse

Bring them to your table BEFORE they get to the Keys!

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ARTISAN CRAFTED MUSTARDS: HOT SAUCES: BAR B Q SAUCES: HONEY :RUBS & LOTS MORE! 305-304-1492 2510 N. Roosevelt Blvd.

GFS & STARBUCKS PLAZA

Free Gift Basket & Gift Wrapping with purchase

www.keywestmustard.com

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HABITAT'S RESTORE IS NOT GOING AWAY! IN FACT, WE'RE HERE TO STAY!!

So please make your tax deductible donation today.

MOBILE BAR FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY We’ll bring the drinks and man the bar, so that you can relax and enjoy the party.

Don’t need the whole bar we offer free delivery Food has to be present & bar needs to be on private property.

call 305.296.4343

“Your LOCAL Internet Solutions Provider”

Habitat for Humanity of Key West & Lower Keys Accepts Tax-Deductible Donations and Sells All Items Up To 80% OFF Retail!

Furniture • Housewares • Hurricane Shutters • Doors • Cabinets • Artwork • Flooring and Tile • Books • Plumbing Fixtures • Windows

Look for future updates on our NEW ReStore location.

New Inventory Arrives Daily!

OPEN: MON, TUE, THU & FRI 9AM-5PM SAT 8AM-4PM • CLOSED WED & SUN

Donate • Shop • Volunteer

High-end, Gently Used Men’s & Women’s Clothing and Accessories. Donate or Purchase!

Check out our store’s inventory on Facebook!

Facebook/habitatrestorebigpinekeyflorida 30320 O/S Hwy. • Big Pine Key 305-872-2883 www.habitatlowerkeys.org All Proceeds Go Directly to fund Habitat’s Mission to Build and Repair Homes, Communities and Hope!

Internet | Voice | Video | WiFi | Managed Services broadwave.com • 305-767-1467

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Fishery Cases Lacey Act Violations DUI and Administrative Hearings All Felonies and Misdemeanors

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The non-invasive Ultherapy® procedure is FDA-cleared to lift skin on the neck, on the eyebrow and under the chin as well as to improve lines and wrinkles on the décolletage. For full product and safety information, including possible mild side effects, visit www.ultherapy.com/IFU. ©2015 Ulthera, Inc. Ultherapy and See the Beauty of Sound are trademarks of Ulthera, Inc.

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We are pleased to be the leading environmental services provider for Monroe County.

By using our waste-to-energy facility, your trash is turned into enough clean, renewable electricity to power 25% of your homes, saving 2.7 million gallons of oil each year.

What better stocking stuffer than a Gift Certificate to your favorite coffee shop!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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WE ARE LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR OVER 10 YEARS UPPER KEYS

DISTRIBUTED KEYS - WIDE Third Annual

Best of Marathon TROPICAL LIVING MAGAZINES (over 30 magazines annually)

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

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THEME: WINTER FUN ACROSS 1. *e.g. “A Winter’s Tale” by Mark Helprin 6. Bag in Paris 9. *Cold-weather lip trouble 13. Speak one’s mind 14. “What?”

15. What phoenix did 16. Used a lot in sports 17. ____ of Aquarius 18. Misrepresent 19. *Troika ride 21. *Has two eyes made of coal 23. Beluga yield 24. Found in a wall 25. Reggae precursor 28. Whiskey without water 30. Mother of Calcutta 35. What little kittens did with their mittens 37. Computer operating system 39. Ascetic holy Hindu 40. Hippocrates’ promise 41. Chemically induced waves, pl.

43. Good obtained illegally 44. Garment fold 46. Sandwich alternative 47. Northern freshwater fish 48. No, they don’t really crawl in one’s ear 50. Substance abuser 52. Neither 53. Type of tide 55. Jamie ____ Curtis 57. *Popular cold weather fabric 61. *Desired winter destination, pl.

64. Don McLean: “Drove my chevy to the ____” 65. *Elf on the Shelf, e.g.

67. *Remove its furniture in winter?

69. Like a Harvard building?

70. Call to Bo-peep 71. Painter Degas 72. Mrs. Lincoln’s maiden name 73. Weary traveler’s destination 74. Lofty homes

DOWN 1. Us, in Mexico 2. Prefers 3. Tiny bottle 4. “C’mon in!”

5. Wound 6. Persian king 7. Precedes Sep. 8. Maiden’s “hope” storage 9. Captain’s team 10. Islet in a river 11. Half-way around the world 12. Part of a hammer 15. Residences 20. “Faster!” to a horse 22. *Roast a chest____ over an open fire 24. Cavalryman’s foot holder 25. #61 Across, sing.

26. Bear Down Under 27. In the Asteraceae family 29. Again 31. Wood file 32. Buzz Aldrin’s first name 33. Plumed military headdress 34. *Ice Angler’s drill 36. *Warm winter day occurrence 38. *Winter Holiday, for short 42. Abracadabra, e.g.

45. Preserved in a can 49. “Fancy that!”

51. Go back into business 54. Cover story 56. Horace’s poem 57. Dart 58. Prefix in levorotary 59. Like a zealous fan 60. Pauper’s permanent state 61. Bridge 62. Units of work 63. Cut and run 66. *Gingerbread creation 68. 60 mins., pl.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring

Dolphin Research Center has a full-time position for a Social Media & Marketing Specialist. The successful candidate will be a responsible, organized, motivated, self-directed individual who demonstrates excellent “team player” skills and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Excellent writing skills, social media experience, oral communication and interpersonal and computer skills are a must. Experience with graphic design a plus, A.B.S. /B.A. degree in communications, marketing or related field and at least 1-2 years of progressive work experience or a combination of education and experience are required. Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick & holidays, & so much more! Job description available at www.dolphins.org. Email a cover letter, resume & DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

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!!!

Marina, Bar & Grill

NOW HIRING:

LINE COOK

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

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

Full-Time (Habla Espanol) Vacation Pay Health Insurance with NO COST to employee Overtime Available

Apply in Person: 1200 Oceanview Avenue (Off 15th Street)

Marathon (305) 743-5317

The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES

“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

Accepting Employment Applications for:

Maintenance Manager Experience is necessary in the following areas: Plumbing Electrical AC Pool Maintenance Carpentry and troubleshooting Must be task oriented and hands on with strong leadership qualities.

Salary is based on experience.

Send cover letter with resume to: mshamkin@limetreebayresort.com NO PHONE CALLS

In Person at The Hammocks: 1688 Overseas Highway, Gulf Side, Mile Marker 48, Marathon Or Call Carlos 305-743-9009

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

Parking spaces also available.

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

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

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

IN KEY WEST • Lead Substance Abuse Therapist • Front Desk Specialist • Adult Case Manager • Behavioral Health Therapists • Psychiatrist (PT/contract) • Driver Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or http://careers.westcare.com to apply.

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

HELP WANTED Cooks • Lead Baker • Spa Director Host/Hostess • AM Server Assistant P/T Licensed Massage Therapist Cosmetologist • P/T Porter GREAT COMPANY BENEFITS Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key

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

KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company

AUTOS FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

FOR RENT - 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 305-7337901. Located in Marathon.

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

Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach

son, Grassy Key Outpost, MM 58

extend longer term $1400.00 mth, includes, electric, cable, water, private beach, heated pool.

Assigned parking for 1 car, additional guest parking available. A non pet community.

1101 W. Ocean Drive. Please call Kristen at 305 743 0173 or email at s e a 74 3 0 17 3 @ a o l . com.

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 2014 Kia Rio $10790 2015 Hyundai Accent Low Miles $10990 2013 Hyundai Velostar $12990 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara $13990 2016 Ram 1500 4dr Pickup $21990 2014 Audi Q5 Premium $25990 2016 Ford Explorer Limited $31990

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

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

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

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

Call us and

SAVE SAVE SAVE

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans Trucks - RVs. Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483E D EMPLOYMENT Looking for an Alarm Technician with current w o r k i n g knowledge of intelligent fire alarm systems.

Email deborahg @ barnesalarm systems. com for more information and application.

Housekeeper, MM 80 Islamorada, FL Call 305-962-5243.

Posicion de limpieza.

MM 80, Islamorada, FL. Llame a 305-9625243.

HIRING - Island Time Diner Ice Cream & Deli is hiring for nights and weekends ice cream and deli worker.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and supply references.

Please apply at 5187 Overseas Hwy, Marathon - next to Office Depot.

Seeking RN’s and LPN’s, F/T and P/T, 12 hours shifts. We offer a competitive wage and benefits program. To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to: BOL@PLANTATION KEYNC.COM. 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 LOOKING FOR Wait

Advertising sales professional sought for temporary position for local tourismcentric creative printed publication.

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

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

Caterpillar or Cummins Certified Diesel Techs need only apply. Requirements are 5 years minimum experience on Cummins or Caterpillar engines, at least one certification on one of the described engines, proficiency in SIS or QSOL also required. Please contact us at 305-289-2070 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

EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 1011am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd. Marathon FINISH CARPENTER Must have tools & transportation.

Marathon - KCB area.

Call 305-289-8331

HIRED

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

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 www.shipsusa.com

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL 2 Office Spaces For RENT in Marathon. One office is approx. 500 sq. ft.and the other is approx. 600 sq. ft.

Contact is 305-7435142.

Looking for i n d e p e n d e nt w o r k e r . M u s t have vehicle Great pay and training included. Call 305-304-7995

Commercial property for rent 8900 ft. of retail space in Old Town Marathon, 1757 Overseas Highway.

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 per-

Royal Furniture, Call Ryan 305-481-1791. .

FOR RENT RESIDENTIAL

Sea Isle Condos in KCB is offering a large 1BA, 1BD condo suitable for 1 or 2 non smoking professionals. 6 mth., lease that could possibly

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.

305-522-6598

FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL Duplex For Sale in Marathon.

2BD/2BA each side. Excellent condition, long term tenants. $399,000 Financing available. Call 305-664-1286 Trailer for Sale in Galway Bay, 55+, 1BD/1BA, with twin beds. Away from the highway!

Good parking, $9,500 Call (231) 668-1866

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

SOLD IN JUST 4 DAYS! 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 305743-4578

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of AAA Limo, located at P.O. Box 500576, Marathon, FL 33050 in the county of Monroe, intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: David J. Vander Slik Published: December 16, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

Lic# EC 525

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 OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND DEC 17 & 18, 12PM-4PM 57473 GOODLEY ST., GRASSY KEY MM 57

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

1987 34' Crusader $65,000 OBO

originally built & cert. CG • 17 passenger www.redboat.listingseller.com 305-923-1358 • 305-304-4600

Dolphin Research Center is seeking an experienced Medical Technician. Responsibilities include assist in medical procedures, treatments, monitor animal health, implement treatment plans, routine lab procedures. Must have BS or BA, certified vet tech or equivalent experience. Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick & holidays & so much more. Job description available at www.dolphins.org. E-mail a cover letter, DRC application and your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

WELL Maintained 1200 sq. 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.

HIRING! Full & Part Time Positions.

Now Hiring In Key West

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

EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

Apply in Person.

Grassy Key Outpost 58152 Overseas Hwy.

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop is now hiring for evening shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon

CoCo’s General Store NOW HIRING:

Part-time Deli and/or Retail Sales.

Apply in person at 50 Coco Plum Drive, Marathon 305-743-7743

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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:

Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician

General Manager Servers, Busperson, Bartender and Food Runners.

Upper & Middle Keys.

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

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

Apply in person 171 Hood Ave • MM 91.5 • Tavernier p 305-852-2960 • f 305-852-0656

KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 16, 2016

let’s do business - (305) 453-6928 Cooper’s Paint & Body Since 305-294-5581 1952 6391 3rd Street Key West, FL 33040

A FULL SERVICE MARINA

mlcooper@cooperspaintbody.com

Our Marine Store has what you need to keep your boat running in the Florida Keys.

MERCURY EVINRUDE SUZUKI

MM 29.7 Big Pine Key 305-872-2243

Our Business is Environmentally Friendly!

Sales – Parts – Service

www.sea-center.com

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

Operating Since 2004

PROP DOC

KEY WEST,

inc.

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New & Used / Sales & Service Propellers, Shafts, Struts, Rudders

Only Laser Scanner in the Keys No Need to Send Your Prop to the Mainland & Waste Valuable Fishing Time Outboard Shafts 305-292-0012 Inboard and Outboard Straightened on Boat 6003 Peninsular Ave. Stock Island-FL Free Propeller Analysis

propdrkw@gmail.com

MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES CERTIFIED MARINE SURVEYS MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

Sewer Connections 305

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• New Construction • Remodeling • Irrigation

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e-mail: PC 606

Aargh Golf Carts Maintenance & Service Mobile Golf Cart & LSV Service & Repair Fully licensed & factory trained Locally owned and operated Used & Custom Cart Sales

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Introducing THE PREMIER DESTINATION SITE FOR ALL OF THE FLORIDA KEYS

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

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Martha Roca, Air Methods patient; baby Jacob Roca; Jo Thevenet, flight nurse; Leo Mijares, flight paramedic; and Gary Glover, pilot

Baby born in flight This summer, the LifeNet Key West crew picked up Martha Roca, who was just 26-weeks pregnant, from a nearby hospital to transport her to Miami for pregnancy complications. They were surprised when she told them halfway through the flight, “this baby is coming.�

Jo Thevenet and baby Jacob Roca

Thanks to the calm strength of the medical crew, including Jo Thevenet, flight nurse, and Leo Mijares, flight paramedic, baby Jacob was born in flight at just two lbs. Gary Glover, pilot, handled the situation smoothly and was successfully able to bring Martha and Jacob to the care they both needed.