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Be merry.

The Florida Keys is a sanctuary for every holiday character including Bad Santa. Landon Bradbary, entertainer a.k.a. Bad Santa, and Theo Derleth, sidekick Elf, made a stop in the Keys and wished us all a very, very Merry Christmas. Nick Doll/ www.nickdollphotography.com.

All scheduled pickup days will remain the same throughout the Holiday’s.

Please give a gift to Mother Earth and Recycle!

Please call 305-743-5165 with any questions.

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Jo Ann Cook and Curtis Skomp, Broker/Owners • www.RemaxAllKeys.com

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 2017 From our RE/MAX All Keys Family to Yours…

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117 Coco Plum Drive, Marathon 3/2.5 | 1,620 sf | $569,000 | MLS: 572155

714 W 63rd St Ocean, Marathon 4/2 | 1,494 sf | $569,000 | MLS: 572672

124 Sunrise Isle, Marathon 5/5 | 5,200sf | $3,250,000 | 572254

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98880 Overseas Highway Key Largo (MM 98.8) (305) 451-0060

88539 Overseas Highway Tavernier (MM 88.5) (305) 664-8885

10055 Overseas Highway Marathon (MM 52) (305) 735-4095

410 Caroline Street Key West (305) 296-1400

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save the date

BRIEFLY

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

Publisher

Clark Griswold jason@keysweekly.com

Publishing Partner

Burgermeister Meisterburger britt@keysweekly.com

Editor

Rudolph sara@keysweekly.com

Director, Sales & Marketing Kate MacAllister lesley@keysweekly.com

Account Executives

Kevin MacAllister hollie@keysweekly.com Frosty the Snowman anneke@keysweekly.com

Classifieds

Elf on the Shelf lynda@keysweekly.com

Staff Writers

Elf kristen@keysweekly.com Willie T Soke hays@keysweekly.com Ralphie Parker gabriel@keysweekly.com

City of Marathon plans Santa Caravan The City of Marathon Fire Rescue Santa Caravan will be taking place on Thursday, Dec. 24 starting at 6 p.m. in Grassy Key with the first stop at Jolly Roger Campground; at 6:20 the intersection of Guava and Morton; 6:40 intersection of Kyle and Morton; 7 p.m. at Curry Hammock State Park; 7:30 at Coco Plum and Ave. D; and the last stop includes cookies and milk with Santa at 7:50 at Holiday Inn’s Tarpon Creek.

Student runners: mark your calendars The 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. More information about online registration, for students and other runners, visit 7MBRun.com.

Autism Society needs volunteers

The mission of the Autism Society of the Keys (ASK) is to provide services to children and families affected by autism to improve their quality of life.

Two volunteer orientation sessions are scheduled in Marathon and Islamorada: Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Marriott Courtyard, Marathon and Thursday, Dec. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Islamorada.

Please call 305-797-1704 for more information. Light refreshments will be served.

Space still available for youth basketball program

Youth between the ages of 6-14 may still register for youth basketball with the City of Marathon Parks and Recreation department.

The cost is $50. Registration forms may be obtained by calling the park office at 305-743-6598 or by going to the city website and downloading a registration form. For additional questions on the program, email tubbsa@ ci.marathon.fl.us.

Sheriff: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’

Prancer theresa@keysweekly.com John McClane lynn@keysweekly.com

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Subscription rates are $100.00 per year outside of Monroe County. Please call for all other subscription rates including overseas mail.

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Wednesday, Dec. 28 • Volunteer recruitment for Autism Society of the Keys from 6 to 7 p.m. at Marriott Courtyard, Marathon.

Saturday, Dec. 31 • Key West Burlesque shows at 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. at Amara Cay Resort, Islamorada.

• New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Blackwater Sound, Key Largo; Cheeca Lodge, Islamorada; Conch Shell Drop at Sloppy Joe’s, Key West; Pirate Wench Drop at Schooner Wharf, Key West; Key Lime Wedge Drop at Ocean Key Resort, Key West; and High Heel Shoe Drop at Bourbon Street Pub, Key West.

Tuesday, Jan. 3 • Marathon scrapbooking meeting at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Columba Church, Marathon. Every Tuesday. Bring a bag lunch or dinner.

Jan. 5-16 • “Uncorked” Food and Wine festival at various venues, Key Largo.

Monday, Jan. 9 • GLEE monthly speaker series: SALT from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Hammocks at Marathon Resort.

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Saturday, Dec. 24 • Sea turtle release at 9:30 a.m. at Sombrero Beach, Marathon.

• Santa Caravan starting at 6 p.m. throughout Grassy Key and upper Marathon.

Jan. 13-15 • Annual Baygrass Bluegrass Festival at Founders Park, Islamorada.

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Saturday, Jan. 14 • Daughters of the American Revolution luncheon at 10:45 a.m. at Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House, Marathon.

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weekly interview

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Spoiler alert: Keep the believers (young children) from reading this.

He’s Naughty!

20 questions with Santa

Fess up: Who are you ACTUALLY giving the ponies to? Well, obviously, you haven’t made the list yet.

Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, Saint Nicholas, Papai Noel, Viejo Pascuero (and our favorite and reminicent of that SNL skit) Swiety Mikolaj — it doesn’t matter what you call him. He travels on Christmas Eve, making his way around the world delivering presents.

By Sara Matthis and Hays Blinkmann How do you do ALL that work in one night? One word: Addy.

What do you really think of Rudolph? Honestly, all that whining about reindeer games! Rudolph’s a bit paranoid but he does do good PR for the rest of us.

How easy is it, really, to put together a standard bike? The elves and I have a joke about that … but I don’t think parents want to hear it.

Are all presents fair trade sourced and do you provide affordable housing for Elves? Do you know how many elves can fit into one house? It’s impressive.

Is it true you have dolphins and a water sleigh for Keys deliveries? I can’t discuss that. Let’s just say we’re in litigation with the Key Deer and manatees.

No chimney, now what? Usually, Keys residents always forget to lock their whole house, so we manage. And there is always a spare hidden in the manatee mailbox.

Is Jason Koler, publishing partner of the Weekly Newspapers, on the naughty or nice list? Let’s just say he is protected under the 1st Amendment.

If the elves can make storm trooper helmets, why can’t they make batteries too? Fair enough.

What music do you really listen to in the sled? AC/ DC, I’m not allowed to listen to it at The North Pole, so it’s my only chance.

Favorite Christmas movie? That Billy Bob. Can’t help it, “Bad Santa” gets me every year.

Does Britt Myers, publishing partner of the Weekly Newspapers, get coal again this year? Myers has some extra “Santa” hours to finish from certain unmentionable events from last year, so he has to deal with the children who won’t go to bed.

When you are in our homes, what do you REALLY do? Well, I know what you keep in the back of your sock drawer. Tsk, tsk.

How tall are you and how much do you weigh? Ummm, I have a girlfriend.

My preferred treat is … rum and Coke and sweet, sleepy babies.

Why does my son’s bike match the one at Kmart? Just kidding, you cool with us putting your name on the crappy presents and signing our own (parent) names on the good stuff? You know, that’s not cool. Kanye is going to do a PSA about that this year.

Are you going to hold these questions against us? Depends on what kind of cookies you guys leave out this year.

Finish these sentences …

Glitter and tinsel are … a bitch to get out of my beard.

The best country to visit is … Brazil, they have a very interesting take on Christmas pajamas.

When it’s all over, I will vacation in … The Florida

local chatter

marathon Weekly / december 23, 2016 JASON KOLER

jason@keysweekly.com

The Keys is an odd place to spend Christmas, according to most citizens of the United States. There’s no snow, no yuletide log and no scarves. But judging by the vacation rentals crammed to capacity, and the long lines at the grocery store and traffic lights, there is a certain segment of the population that LOVES Christmas in the Keys. We branched out to a larger cross-section of the holiday population to ask …

Would you like to spend Christmas in the Florida Keys?

“Heck, yes. I went to high school with some of those Key Deer,” said the deer with the overly bright nose. “Best years of my life.

Due to their short stature they were very accepting of my red, bulbous nose.”

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Cristina Malafy “My recreational vehicle would look mighty fine parked in one of those ocean-front RV lots,” exclaims Eddie.

“Besides, I heard now that Castro is dead there might be some management positions in Cuba, so I’m gonna get over there for a look-see.”

After years of Who-Pudding, Who-Hash and Roast Beast, the Grinch says, “I could certainly go for some key lime pie, conch fritters and a stonecrab claw feast!”

Everyone talks about the good ole days in the Keys with varying degrees of accuracy.

The ghost of Christmas Past sums it up neatly: “There were a lot of mosquitoes in the Keys! Thank goodness for the Mosquito Control District!”

After years of prospecting, Yukon Cornelius finally hit pay dirt in the artic. “The deed is in dispute,” YC said, “But I have no doubt that Trump and Putin will rule in my favor. Hello Hot Tin Roof Bloody Mary Bar!”

305.775.9909 Cristina@ACRESales.com www.ACRESales.com

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Welcomes Chef Jose Palomino Old World Classic Cuisine Our Famous Paella Great Steaks – Fresh Seafood Full Bar – Large Selection of Wines 305-743-7874 Reservations Suggested Monday thru Saturday 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Homemade Sangria

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Veuve Clicquot Champagne or Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut

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p/bottle • 750 ml

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5101 Overseas Highway • MM 50 • Marathon • 305-743-6350 Liquor Store Hours: Mon-Sat 8 AM – 9 PM • Sun 9 AM – 8 PM • Deli Hours: Mon-Sat 8 AM – 7:30 PM • Sun 9 AM – 6:30 PM

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marathon Weekly / december 23, 2016

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BROKER PARTICIPATION WELCOME PRICES, TERMS, CONDITIONS, SIZES, AND ARTIST RENDERINGS ARE ESTIMATES AND FINAL PRODUCT MAY VARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ADVERTISING NOT PART OF BINDING AGREEMENT AND MAY NOT BE RELIED UPON. EXCLUSIVLY REPRESENTED BY THE NEW HOME SPOT, INC.

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2016 CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET AT SUNSET GRILLE • Reservations Being Accepted.

• Adults: $26.99 • Children Under Twelve: $13.99

(305)396-7235

Join us on Christmas Day, December 25th, for a Fantastic Feast R’S EVE NEW YEA NER D 7 Oceanfront overlooking the 2016-201 IN glass of wine (chardonnay, Historic Seven Mile Bridge and Dinnerwhiteincludes zinfandel, or cabernet), chef's appetizer, cup of soup or side salad, choice Enjoy a Relaxing Meal with of entrée and special dessert.

Friends and Family.

SOUP CHOICES Fresh Florida Lobster Bisque New England Clam Chowder

ENTRÉE CHOICES

OUR MENU Steamed Peel-n-Eat Shrimp Carved Top Round of Beef Au Jus Fresh Florida Keys Lobster Bisque California Lettuce & Spring Mix Salads Herb Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy Blue Crab Balls & Mango Dipping Sauce Our Famous New England Style Clam Chowder Grilled Local Mahi-Mahi with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce Smoked Spiral Ham with a Honey Pineapple Glaze Slow Roasted Mojo Marinated Cuban Pork Smoked Bacon & Shallot Macaroni & Cheese Redskin Mashed Potatoes Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole Fresh Baked Breads Fresh Homemade Bourbon Pecan Pie Fresh Homemade Sunset Key Lime Pie

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

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Happy Holidays!

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Jass Tremblay, Realtor

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KEY COLONY INN

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New Year’s Eve! The Best Place for Dinner Seating until 10:30 pm

Join us in the Lounge, Late Night & Ring in the New Year

Enjoy a homemade holiday feast at the Middle Keys most popular restaurant!

Carving Station with Prime Rib & Spiral Ham • Ahi Tuna Appetizer • Fresh Key West Pink Peel & Eat Shrimp • House Salad Selection • Fish Pasta • Turkey • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy • New Potatoes • Vegetable Dessert Station with Bananas’ Foster Hot Cherry & Apple Crisp • Ice Cream $29.95 per person $11.95 for kids Make your reservations early!

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Key Colony Inn Christmas Buffet

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LEISURE

marathon Weekly / december 23, 2016

12 Ways to Get Rid of Houseguests 12.

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Tell them we don’t have WiFi in the Keys, (Ask “What’s Google?" to seal the deal).

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“Catch” a highly contagious, communicable disease.

“Run out” of booze (and hide your stash under the bed).

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Tell them Jimmy Buffett is having a free concert — in Miami.

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Send them to buy toilet paper; lock the doors.

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Convince them sunscreen is for suckers.

Show them your internet dump of “Disney Princesses Re-imagined.”

CASUALLY talk about Zika, Screwworm and Norwalk Virus like it’s no big deal.

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What’s for dinner: Spam & Bud Light.

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Put on Keys TV and watch council meetings.

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Stop washing the bath towels.

Unearth your children’s drum set.

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CHRISTMAS GIFTS

marathon Weekly / december 23, 2016

Travis W. Bennett, DMD

102965 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

305-451-2616

Sandy M. Brito, DMD

90290 Overseas Hwy, Suite 108, Tavernier, FL 33070

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Do NOT panic shop 5 thoughtful last-minute gifts

Nothing good comes from panic buying. That last minute frenzy to have a gift for a friend, partner, loved one, or colleague, can evolve into an overthe-top spending spree and a lifetime supply of New Guinea pears courtesy of Williams Sonoma. Back away from the computer and, as the saying goes, shop locally. Less than 24 hours until Christmas? No worries, the 305 area code has you covered.

HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

1. The outdoorsy person on your list? Look at everything for the water: fishing, kayaking, diving, paddle boarding and boating. Men and women of the Keys love the water — check out any new equipment, gadgets or gear at a local shop. Splurge for an outing with a kayaking or paddleboarding guide, or get a group together for a day of charter fishing. Whether it be a new spearfishing gun, fishing rod, or kayak paddle — it’s out there.

2. The artsy person? There is so much going on in the Keys — check out local theaters for new plays, concerts and performances. Giving two tickets to a show is as easy as a click online. Also, don’t forget memberships — any one of the local theaters and arts organizations provide memberships making it the gift that keeps on giving all year.

Want something that will last forever?

Head to a gallery and purchase a locally made piece of art.

Christmas-Eve Services at 7:30pm and 11:00pm

Christmas Day Service at 9:30am

3. The introvert? There are Keys’ books stores filled with local and national authors. Who doesn’t love a good book to read? And add a year pass to the Florida State Parks, and that special someone can read all year long for free at any state beach. If you throw in a hammock or beach chair, you might just be called a hero.

Please join us!

Martin Luther Chapel & Marathon Lutheran School 325 122nd Street, Gulf 305-289-0700 www.martinlutherchapel.com Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MartinLutherChapel1/

4. For kids? Think a little outside the box. For a quieter kid, how about music lessons with a guitar or ukulele teacher? Or give a gift certificate to a local movie theater or pottery classes.

Active kids may like paddleboard or kayak lessons or equipment or check out local bike stores for fun new helmets, bike horns and accessories.

5. Smaller items for all Keys residents: sunglasses, gift certificates (to hardware stores, boutiques, restaurants or any local shop), a t-shirt from a favorite bar or Keys business. Finally, the gift that never disappoints, a great bottle of booze.

LEISURE

marathon Weekly / december 23, 2016

YARD GAMES

Beyond corn hole …

By Sara Matthis & Gabriel Sanchez

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ost of us have at least a couple of days off during the holidays.

It’s a time for friends and families to get together — relax, eat and play. With the unreasonably warm weather the Keys are experiencing right now, there’s no reason why we shouldn’t bring the party outside and offer guests (young and old) something a little different than the usual.

Beer Frisbee In my family, those 21-years and older play this game holding a bottle or cup of beer, but in actuality it’s just a one-handed game. Start with two five-foot high PVC pipes jammed into the lawn about 30 paces apart. Then balance a bottle of beer on top of the stake. Form two teams of two, whose job it is to defend their goal.

The object of the game is to throw the Frisbee at the other player’s beer bottle and knock it off. The rules state that players may only use one hand to throw and catch the Frisbee; the other hand must have a beverage. If the Frisbee hits the stake too low (less than 2 feet off the ground), there is no score. Also, players may not catch the Frisbee in front of the stake.

Scoring: • Knocking the other team’s beer bottle down, and they also fail to catch the Frisbee equals 3 points.

• Knocking the other team’s beer bottle down, but they catch the Frisbee earns 2 points.

• Missing the other team’s beer bottle, but they drop the Frisbee equals 1 point.

• The first team to 21 points wins, and teams may switch goals half way through the game to take advantage of the position of the sun or direction of the wind.

Ladder Golf Ladder Golf requires two or more players or teams. Each player tosses three golf “bolas” (two golf balls attached by a 13-inch rope). The object of the game is to wrap your bolas around the three rungs of the ladder, each 13 inches apart. Ladders are officially spaced at 15 feet apart from the toss-line, or roughly five paces.

Points are counted from bolas still hanging on the rungs after all three tosses. Bolas can be knocked down — knocking down other team’s bolas is encouraged and is an effective defense strategy.

The top rung is three points, the middle is worth two, and the bottom is one point.

Ladder Golf is played in rounds.

Each thrower must toss all bolas before the next person or team tosses.

Winner of each round earns first toss next round.

Games are played to 21 points.

Teams must score exactly 21 points to win. If a team scores more than 21, those points do not count. In the case of a tie, teams must toss until one team wins by 2 points.

ST. COLUMBA

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

Proverbs 17:22 Come and get your daily dose!

Christmas Eve

Family Service, 5:00pm Candlelight Christmas Service, 10:45pm

Christmas Day

Noonday Service followed by Community Dinner

Feast of the Epiphany

Sun, Jan. 1, 9:00am and 11:00am with Potluck following

Sunday Service

January 8th at 9:30am at the Marathon Community Park

Florida Keys Celtic Festival January 7 - 8, 2017

The Hammock House ‘Nearly New” Thrift Shop Gulfside Village #35 – Mon, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am-4pm

WE OFFER A COMMUNITY OF PEACE, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING.

St. Columba Episcopal Church 451 West 52nd St, Marathon Fl 305 743-6412 • www.stcolumbamarathon.org

Manhunt Step one: wait for night to fall, dress in black, and let the game begin.

Most of us used to call this game “kick the can” and it, too, has a “safe base” element. From there on the rules are very flexible (and decided by the players that have the most forceful personality) boundaries of the playing area, time limits, appropriate smack talk, teams or singles, etc.

(Pro tip: If you really want to have fun, insist that the adults play. The kids get such a kick out of it!)

Connect Four This yard game is exactly like the tabletop game only, you guessed it, bigger.

The board can be made out of three sheets of thin plywood and the only specialty tools needed are some big (4to 5-inch) hole saws. For DIY-ers there’s a how-to article on The Home Depot blog, for the Amazon-ers, it’s available starting at about $125.

11401 1st Ave. Gulf | 305.743-3688 behind Town Square Mall • www.marathonlumber.com

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Harbor View

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LUNCH: 7 DAYS DINNER: MON - FRI

Tuesday Dinner – All You Can Eat Snow Crab Legs

WRAP IT UP!

Booking Now for Weddings and Special Events

Open For Golf and Tennis

BRIGHTON BOURBON & BOWTIES SALT LIFE HOOK & TACKLE LIFE IS GOOD

The course is now open on Monday too!

Cafe: 305-809-7210 Pro Shop: 305-743-3433 4000 Sombrero Blvd floridakeyscc.com

U.S.1 @ 89th St Marathon

(across from Fire Station)

305-743-8430

January 6th

BANDS Albannach

FRIDAY

Screaming Orphans Rathkeltair West of Galway Marcille Wallis & Friends

JANUARY 7 - 8, 2017 SATURDAY: 10AM-8PM | SUNDAY: 11AM-5PM

Doors open at 7 pm Live entertainment and DJ Open bar • Appetizers Party favors • Dancing Sit down filet mignon & lobster Champagne toast at midnight Continental breakfast $125 per person plus tax Reservations required, limited seating

Call Jim at (302) 547-2588 or Karen at (305) 743-2551

4000 Sombrero Blvd floridakeyscc.com

Kilts in the Keys party at the Marathon Grill & Ale house.

Time: 5-7 PM | Live Music Food and Ale

SATURDAY: 10AM-8PM | SUNDAY: 11AM-5PM

HIGHLIGHTS

Women’s Highland Athletics Competition Men’s Highland Athletic Demonstrations The Official Florida Haggis Hurling Championship Sheepdog Herding Demo Both Days!

TWO DAY TICKET

$20

SINGLE DAY TICKET

$12

Tickets available at KeysTix.com

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Irish and Scottish Dancing, Pipes and Drums, Celtic Food, Beer and Vendors, Parade, Clan Call, Irish Tea Tent Children’s Glen with activities for the wee ones

Marathon Community Park

Jan 9th

MONDAY

HICKORY STICK GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE FLORIDA KEYS COUNTRY CLUB JAN. 9TH. TEE TIME AT 9 AM PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE HAMMOCK HOUSE FREE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER CAMPS

Brought to you by: Saint Columba Episcopal Church Entertainment Producer: Celtic Heritage Productions

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extraordinary Marathon women

New book details Middle Keys history Laura Albritton www.keysweekly.com

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here’s nothing ordinary about the Middle Keys.

As Florida Keys historian Jerry Wilkinson and I shifted through his vintage photographs, memorabilia, and newspaper clippings while writing our book “Marathon: the Middle Keys,” we re-discovered pioneers, dreamers, and colorful characters who helped create this unique community – including some fascinating and courageous women.

• Imagine those first seafarers, some Bahamian, others American, who sailed to these islands in the 1820s and 30s.

Those early pioneers were far from the comforts of “civilization,” coping with mosquitoes, little to no fresh water, and isolation. Coming from Nassau, Temple and Mary Kemp Pent first set foot on “Key Vacas” in the 1830s. Mary would give birth to John Pent, the first white child born in the Middle Keys — presumably without help of a midwife (not to mention a doctor). But Mary Pent with her 11 children and later grandchildren not only survived, but thrived.

• In 1910 Elizabeth Gibbons was one of the few women living in Marathon during the Overseas Railroad construction.

She made a home in a woodframe house with her husband Henry, a railroad employee, and their four children, Catherine, Fred, Douglas, and Mildred. Picture wearing corsets and long skirts in 90 degree heat! But that didn’t stop her from organizing dances and song fests to draw the community together.

• In the 1940s Alma Cagle Bishop, a.k.a. “The Snake Lady,” kept snakes in her bathtub of all places, and used their skins to fashion purses and wallets which she sold at the Flamingo bar. (Alma also kept a string of boyfriends and a pet marmoset

named Freddie.) Tourists flocked to see the Snake Lady, a canny businesswoman with black nail polish and a notoriously bohemian side.

• Marathon saw the arrival of another resourceful woman — Thelma Parkhurst — in 1943.

After her husband Byron “Parky” Parkhurst bought the 38-foot BonAmi for fishing charters, Thelma served as his first mate. Despite how unusual it was at the time, she then got her own license, and by 1948 was one of Florida’s few female boat captains.

Many famous events made it into our book, such the construction of the Overseas Railroad, the Overseas Highway, and the Seven Mile Bridge, and so did many interesting men, such as town founder William Parrish and dolphin trainer Milton Santini. But what a terrific surprise to uncover these seemingly ordinary — but actually extraordinary — women who contributed to Marathon history.

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Karen

TO THE KEY REAL ESTATE (SINCE 1990)

Bill

Merry Christmas

SISTER CREEK TOWNHOME: 1,436 square foot Townhouse in a Quiet Gated Community. 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths. Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher. Carport for two cars. Swimming pool.

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REASONABLE LIVING IN THE KEYS: MARATHON ½ DUPLEX 2 BR, 1 BA, Affordable Property Located in a Quiet Neighborhood. Convenient to Bank, Post Office and Shopping. Cheaper than Rent. $199,500 ML 571628

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Located in an area of fine homes. $1,750,000 ML 572660

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Karen Farley-Wilkinson, Bill Wilkinson

Lounge & Liquor

The Tradition Continues!

Lunch Specials

Monday-Friday 11am-2pm Alma Cagle Bishop, ‘The Snake Lady,’ with a snakeskin at the Flamingo Bar. MONROE COUNTY LIBRARY/Key West

(Editor’s note: This book is available locally at Specialty True Value Hardware and the Pigeon Key Foundation shop in Marathon, as well as on Amazon and ArcadiaPublishing.com.)

Friday & Saturday

What Happens At the monkey stays at the monkey

Rich Storm

Happy Hour

Mondays

7 Days 4pm-8pm

Freddie Bye

Package Store

Tuesday & Thursday

Open 7 Days

Freddie, Scott & Rich

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BRIEFLY

The movie list Watch it once, watch it twice, watch these movies whether you’re naughty or nice…

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com

1. The Classic A Christmas Story (1983) We can’t resist Ralphie and his quest to get a Red Ryder Air Rifle, and not shoot his eye out. Plus, with 24 hours of play on TBS on Christmas Day, who can resist seeing it at least once during Christmas? The tongue-on-the-pole still makes us giggle.

2. The Cartoon The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (1966) “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch,” sums up December evenings watching the great old school movies like “The Grinch” and “Rudolph” from a pre-digital animation era. And, although Jim Carrey kills it as The Grinch in 2000’s live action feature, we opt for the classic for this one.

This list has been compiled off several Facebook posts asking “What’s the Best Christmas movies?” So, we are sure some are missing, but this covers the gamut.

3. The Comedy Four Christmases (2008) Okay, okay — Tim Allen, Will Farrell, and Chevy Chase will always be known as the funnymen of Christmas movies. But there’s something about Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon missing their flight and getting stuck at their (four) dysfunctional family’s houses for a good laugh, and a happy ending.

It’s good stuff.

4. The Can’t Miss It National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) The quote-ability of the movie alone puts it at top of the list for Christmas comedies and classics.

Clark Griswold and Cousin Eddie’s shenanigans land them at the top for can’t miss Christmas movies.

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.

KAIR needs race sponsors KAIR is seeking sponsors for its 11th annual Sombrero Beach Run to be held on March 4, 2017. Sponsor levels start at $100 and all donations help needy families in the Marathon area. For more info, call 305-743-4582.

Marathon Scrappers meet on Tuesdays Marathon Scrappers will meet every Tuesday starting Jan. 3. at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. at St Columba Episcopal Church. All are welcome to come learn how to organize photos and memories easily and quickly while supporting the Hammock House after school program. Bring a bag lunch or dinner. For more information, contact Lynn at familymaker@ me.com.

GLEE monthly speaker series

5. The not-so Christmassy Christmas movies Die Hard (1988) Several movies have an underlying Christmas theme, but aren’t really meant to be Christmassy. Key West’s Becki Balcer’s favorite nonChristmas movie: “’Gremlins.’ But the best holiday movie night has to include some John McClane badassery.

Socialize, connect and learn with Green Living and Energy Education (GLEE)’s monthly speaker series starting on Monday, Jan. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Hammocks at Marathon Resort, MM 48. Sea, Air, Land Technologies (SALT) will be speaking on solar energy. For more info, email keysglee@gmail.com.

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Closing Christmas Eve at 3 pm Closed Christmas Day

s tma hris C m g p sin Clo ve at 3 as E istm Chr d e s Clo Day

No Stress NYE

DJ and Music, Champagne Toast

Biking the Grassy Key Trail?

Come join us for Breakfast or Lunch

Thank You Marathon

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Voted Best Happy Hour 8 Years in a Row

And to Holly For Best Bartender

Our Eclectic Menu includes

Gourmet Appetizers & Main Courses Homemade Specialty Pizzas Fresh Seafood

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

BOGO Mimosas All Day

General store stocked with essential groceries, craft beer and wine.

Open Daily 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Private Group Dining Available on the Patio

MM 58 • 58152 O/S Hwy. • Grassy Key • 305-743-7373

www.grassykeyoutpost.com

Monday Nite Madness Radio Show at 7pm.

Covering all the Big College Rivalries & NFL Games

DAILY SPECIALS

Mon: Carolina BBQ • Tues: Jumbo Gumbo Bowls Wed: Wine Time - $15 Featured Bottles Thurs: Prime Rib Night • Fri & Sat: House Specials Sun: $10 Spaghetti and Meatballs

Voted Best Happy Hour 8 years in a Row 4pm -6pm, Daily 30¢ Shrimp or Wings

Open 7 Days a Week for Lunch and Dinner

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LIVE MUSIC Tues. Roger Jokela – Wed. The Stone Crabs Thurs - John Bartus Fri. Karen Weber & The Funkin’ Conch Band

305-289-7445 www.sparkyslanding.com

Located in the KCB Marina on Sadowski Causeway, MM53.5 Ocean

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Have a Merry Christmas!

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8301 Marina Villa Drive, Duck Key

Every day is remarkable at this spacious penthouse in Hawks Cay Resort on prestigious Duck Key. Features in this 2 bedroom 2 bath condominium include: wood beamed cathedral ceilings; a split floor plan with a suite on each side of the central living area; and granite and stainless kitchen and baths. The large screened porch is private and serene and can be accessed via 8 foot tall sliding glass doors from two sides of the living room and both bedrooms suites. $599,000

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JUST SOLD Sandy Rodriguez, Realtor

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

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Full Bar & Happy Hour

For more information on this sale or to find out how to get your property SOLD give us a call!

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Enjoy modern living in classic Florida style in this traditional Conch Key cottage with open water views, expanded deep water dockage with protected boat basin, separate guest quarters and all this with privacy behind gated entry. Only one in from direct Gulf frontage and almost immediate ocean access via Long Key Bridge. Fish for tarpon under the Long Key Bridge, enjoy fishing in a matter of minutes in the Gulf, and be on the Reef in approximately 20 minutes. If fishing is important to you, this is your new home. This is an active vacation rental so call to schedule your personal tour today.

84 SEA VIEW AVENUE, CONCH KEY 3/2 • 1,196 SF • $690,000 • MLS# 573045

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Caribbean Holiday

Transplants bring their traditions to the Keys

By Kristen Livengood and Gabriel Sanchez

Puerto Rican Coquito

Abby Oglesbee of Summerland Key says this is her go-to recipe for the holidays. It has a couple tweaks from the traditional coquito, a coconut eggnog, but she says the tweaks make it better.

2 12-ounce cans of evaporated milk 1 15-ounce can of cream of coco nut 1 13.5-ounce can of coconut milk ½ cup of sweetened condensed

milk Rum to taste (she prefers white

rum, but says many use spiced

rum) 1 tsp of vanilla extract Cinnamon to garnish (she said

nutmeg can also be used)

Serve cold and share with friends.

Jamaican Fruit Cake

Georgina Rhoden of Marathon says her family incorporates American and Jamaican traditions. But some of her Jamaican traditions were changed as her daughters grew older. “We used to open the presents after dinner on Christmas Day, but the girls complained that the other kids get to open their presents first thing in the morning, so we changed that,” she said. In Jamaica, she said wealthy families have Christmas trees, and others just decorate the outsides of their houses. Dinner consists of rice and peas, chicken, beef, and pork, “But, the most important part is the Jamaican rum fruit cake for dessert.”

2 cups butter 2 cups sugar 9 eggs ¼ cup white rum 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 grated zest of one lime 2 lbs of chopped dried fruits 2 cups of wine 1 cup dark molasses 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp of ground nutmeg ½ tsp of ground all spice ½ tsp ground cinnamon pinch of salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease and flour two nine-inch round cake pans, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, beat in the eggs, add ingredients in order and bake until done.

Cuban American Ecuadorian Christmas Three Kings aka Tres Reyes turkey stuffing

“My daughter always said the best part about being Cuban-American is that she got double the gifts,” said Tony Yaniz of Key West. He said in Cuba, there is no Christmas day gift exchange, just traditional “Noche Buena” – a late night Christmas Eve family dinner. “It’s a huge family night, filled with good food, laugher, and storytelling,” he said.

Accompanying the day is a baked dessert specific to the holiday. The Rosca de Reyes (King’s cake) is a circular shaped sweet bread, shaped to signify a king’s crown. Baked inside the bread, a plastic figurine representing baby Jesus is hidden. Whoever finds the figurine is then obligated to host the upcoming ‘Dia de la Candelaria’ celebration on Feb. 2.

Twelve days later, on Jan. 6 is when the presents come because that is when the Three Wise Men arrived with gifts for Baby Jesus. “In Cuba, there is no Santa Claus,” Yaniz said.

Noche Buena Menu • Drinks: Cuba Libre: rum and Coke; Mojito: Cuban rum and mint drink; and Sidra: Spanish Sparkling Hard Apple Cider.

• Appetizers: Carne Fria: cold meat roll; and ham croquetas.

• Entrees: Moros y Cristianos: black beans and rice*; roast pig: lechón asado; fried plantains; and yuca with mojo and garlic sauce.

• Desserts: Arroz con Leche: rice pudding; Buñuelos: fried dough; Boniatillo: sweet potato dessert; Pastel de Ron: rum cake; and Turrones: nougat candy. *This traditional rice & beans dish is so called due to the 800-year occupation of Spain by the Moors beginning in 711 AD. The white rice symbolizes the Christians and the black beans the Moors.

“Navidad was a special day to be together as a family,” said Rosalinda Fernandez of Key Largo. “The entire family gathers on Nocha Buena, Dec. 24, and has dinner. We would traditionally eat turkey filled with our version of stuffing, called relleno. Before we ate the turkey, we would give it wine, which made the meat tenderer, supposedly.”

“After the turkey was drunk, my family would take it outback, chop its head off and boil the feathers off,” said Fernandez. At midnight, we would finally eat, pray and give thanks for the birth of Jesus. It would be time to add baby Jesus to the nativity scene and the adults would leave presents under children’s beds from ‘Papa Noel.’ ½ lb of ground pork ½ lb of chicken gizzards ½ lb of ground veal ½ lb of ground cooked ham 8 hard boiled eggs Salt to taste Bijol seasoning to taste 1 green pepper 2 red onions 1 small container of green olives 6 boxes of raisins 1 lb of crushed walnuts 1 container of seedless prunes ½ lb of butter 2 cups of milk 8 loafs of sweet bread 1 cup of red wine 3 cups of sugar Pan fry onions and peppers off to side; add salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder. Cube bread, add 2 cups of milk and soak. Cook all the meats in one large pot with three cups of water.

When cooked, add seasoning to taste.

Add bread, onions and peppers, cup of wine to cooked meat. Finally add the raisins, prunes, and nuts, stir, and add chopped hard boiled eggs on top.

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4-7PM

Happy Hour!

4-7PM

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials

Won Best Pizza in Best of Marathon 2015 MM 53.5, Ocean • Directly behind Holiday Inn Express • 305-289-1332 • WWW.TarponCreekBarandGrill.com

Lighthouse Grill for the Holidays

Christmas Day Dinner SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25TH | DINNER SERVED 4PM - 10PM DON’T FORGET TO PICK UP SOME LIGHTHOUSE GRILL GIFT CERTIFICATES… ALWAYS THE PERFECT STOCKING STUFFER !

New Years Eve NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31ST | DINNER SERVED 4PM - 10PM NYE MENU | MIDNIGHT TOAST AND PARTY FAVORS | DJ AND DANCING ‘TIL MIDNIGHT | BALL DROP FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE

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P cards from the Keys Weekly

I really LOVE the Christmas present you gave me … choose all those that apply

… Thank you (not sent from my iPhone). … but I am questioning your sanity/legal status. … move over Gates and Buffett, there’s a new philanthropist in town. … you rule. … and please check out my YouTube channel for the happy dance posted there. … and I’m so grateful for you (and beer). … frankly, I love it like Dean loved Frank, while Sammy looked on enviously. … am consulting a thankyoulasauraus to come up with the right words of gratitude.

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Realtors love kids American Caribbean Real Estate has been gathering toys to contribute to under privileged children for more than seven years. This year, Katrina Wiatt, a member of Kids Come First, was on hand to receive the toys collected by the team at American Caribbean Real Estate. Kids Come First is one of 10 groups that forms Holiday Helpers, the parent organization that organizes the collection and donation of toys to needy families. The toys are then arranged in ‘store fronts’ where families can choose what suits their children. Other groups involved in Holidays Helpers are Wesley House, Samuels House, Key West Police Dept., Kids Come First, Monroe County Sheriff’s Dept., FL Keys Healthy Start Coalition, Early Learning Coalition, The Salvation Army, The Y and Monroe County School District Charter Course.

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Thirty-seven bikes, plus assorted helmets, await their recipients at the City of Marathon’s Marina. The bikes — destined for both joyous liveaboard and landlubbing children — were collected as part of a community effort organized by Monroe County Deputy Willie Guerra, marina staff, and Marathon at large. Some of the funds were provided in the form of ‘tips’ to the captain of the pumpout boat this holiday season. The bikes will be passed out on Friday, Dec. 23, just in time for Christmas.

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mMS student of the week

marathon Weekly / december 23, 2016 The Marathon Weekly is proud to partner with Marathon Middle 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 MMHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Fin Pride.”

Allie Brabenee Sixth grade What organizations and activities are you involved with at MMS and why are they important to you?

I play basketball because I like it!

Who has been your biggest inspiration at MMS and why?

I’m inspired by all my friends.

A DEEP BLUE DIVE CENTER A Deep Blue Dive Center Corporation is a full service snorkel and scuba facility, established in 2003, in Key Colony Beach that offers trips, instruction, rentals, sales and air fills.

“We want to show you the beauty of the sea in the Florida Keys,” said President, Jeff Neidlinger, who added that his staff is their key to success.

A Deep Blue Dive offers snorkel and scuba instruction, and “Dive in One Day” so that customers can experience being underwater in one day. They are also available for island tours, sunset cruises and private charters, and rent kayaks and paddleboards.

“We offer great service and quality products,” he said.

A Deep Blue Dive Center provides the boat and crew for a reef cleanup twice a year as part of World Ocean Day and International Coastal Cleanup. In addition to the cleanups, they are a Blue Star member and a member of the board of Sanctuary Friends Foundation of the Florida Keys.

Location: Shop and vessel at 400 Sadowski Cwy, Key Colony Beach Addt’l boat at Faro Blanco Phone: 305-743-2421 Website: Adeepbluedive.com Email: Adeepbluedive@aol.com

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

Probably math. I need to learn all of it.

Instagram or Snapchat?

What’s your favorite filter?

I like Snapchat and the dog filter.

What are your plans after high school?

I want to go to a good college.

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

I don’t know. I might move.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… … you don’t need big stores and malls — you just need to be happy!

CHRISTMAS

marathon Weekly / december 23, 2016 Spencer’s minion themed gingerbread house stole the show at the Holiday Festival’s gingerbread house contest.

Proper gingerbread construction begins at the base Start with foundation and basic ingredients

GABRIEL SANCHEZ

gabriel@keysweekly.com

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ob “Mr. Bunz” Spencer is no stranger to the art of gingerbread design. The largest gingerbread house he’s made was an astonishing 5 feet tall. And, after winning this year’s gingerbread house contest held by the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, Spencer and his business partner Gloria Teague are willing to share their pastry pro tips.

(They own Bob’s Bunz in Islamorada, next to Pierre’s at MM 81 gulfside.)

“Before you build the house, though, you buy the property,” laughed Teague. “You need to buy a solid piece of property.”

The “property,” or construction platform, should be able to bear the weight of the completed structure.

Once you’ve found a suitable surface, Spencer recommends experimentation to find the most reliable gingerbread recipe.

“Gingerbread is affected by humid-

Bob “Mr. Bunz” Spencer baked in Philadelphia for 10 years after graduating from The Restaurant School and majoring in pastries. He earned his master cake decorating certificate from the Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Arts in Chicago. After a job hunt brought him to the Keys, Spencer partnered with Gloria Teague to open Bobz Bunz, and has been serving up delicious pastries for 30 years in the Keys.

ity, which makes it really hard to make sturdy gingerbread houses … at least in the Keys,” said Spencer. “Gingerbread goes through two stages. First it soaks up humidity, then it begins to stiffen. I found that the stiffer you make the gingerbread, the better it holds up.”

First-time builders should choose a simple recipe and experiment making cookies to gauge gingerbread consistency. After choosing a recipe, formulate an idea of how the house will look, and draw a stencil blueprint.

Once the stencils have been made, roll the dough to a quarter inch in width, and bake two sets of every gingerbread piece. That’s right, two sets.

This ensures the house will have extra pieces if a kid named Hansel shows up and eats part of the roof. Using a knife, pizza cutter, or whatever sharp object kids can’t play with, cut out the pieces and let them harden.

The next steps of “gluing” the house together takes into consideration the consistency of the icing. For

his “glue,” bob makes royal icing — powdered sugar, cream of tartar, and eggs whites.

“Cream of tartar, and real egg whites from fresh eggs work best,” said Spencer. “And paste food coloring is good for darker colors, liquid food dye is better for light.

Spencer uses both hands to add pieces and glue them, while simulatenously holding them in place for about three minutes while the icing “cures.” Allowing the icing to cure for a whole day (before adding any accessories) will allow for a stronger hold.

Better yet, once walls have been built, a reinforcing interior frame can add much needed stability.

To sum up: much of the actual construction will be patient gluing and holding.

For unique home decorations, aside from the well-known candies, use almond slivers as shingles and coconut flakes as snow says Spencer. Gelatin sheets work great as glass for windows and upside down ice cream cones are perfectly shaped to become trees.

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DARE I SAY IT?

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Re-gifting Do’s and Don’ts Don’t re-gift recklessly!

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Hays Blinckmann is an oil painter, author of the novel “In The Salt,” lover of all things German including husband, children and Bundesliga.

She spends her free time developing a font for sarcasm, testing foreign wines and failing miserably at home cooking.

THEME: PRIMETIME TV ACROSS 1. *Fate of many “Game of Thrones” characters 6. “Death ____ for Cutie” 9. Back talk 13. *America’s funniest?

14. Spermatozoa counterparts 15. Salk’s conquest 16. 1/16 ounce, pl.

17. For every 18. Donor’s bequest 19. *Cookie’s drama 21. *”The ____ ____ Theory” 23. “High” drink 24. “Back in the ____,” The Beatles 25. Not square 28. *____ Grimes of “The Walking Dead” 30. Web connectors 35. Bagnold or Blyton 37. Urban myth 39. ____ Mara, Kenya 40. Stalactite site 41. *Celebrity dancers 43. River of Hades 44. Door openers 46. Sad sound 47. Owl’s cry 48. English or Irish canine

50. Type of word 52. Be nosy 53. Bridge site 55. Do this with hot drink 57. *Gordon Ramsay’s turf 61. *Investors on “Shark Tank” 64. Gem State 65. East Coast time 67. Lumps of fuel 69. Andrea Bocelli, e.g.

70. Day before 71. Small island 72. Door fastener 73. Cuba Libre ingredient 74. Down and out DOWN 1. Blu-ray precursor 2. De Valera’s Ireland 3. *”The Goldbergs” narrator 4. Do like sirens 5. Legwear monger 6. Deal with it 7. Park or Fifth, e.g.

8. Wire prickles 9. Acid gritty-textured fruit 10. One algae representative 11. a.k.a. Xi’an 12. *Frequently belted out in “The Voice” 15. Organized persecution of ethnic group

20. Train tracks 22. Any doctrine 24. Russia’s neighbor 25. *Family in “The Middle” 26. Foolish 27. Basketball foot maneuver 29. Army beds 31. 100-meter race 32. Impede 33. Bill de Blasio, e.g.

34. *Leslie Stahl’s minutes 36. Collection agency’s target 38. “Cogito ____ sum” 42. “Be quiet!”

45. SeÒor in Portugal 49. Fish eggs 51. One of B-vitamins 54. Unkind look 56. Nonpoetic writing 57. ____ and kin 58. Creative spark 59. Sunbathing results 60. Karate blow 61. Kind of cell 62. Leafy supergreen 63. Downhill racer 66. *”Law & Order” acronym 68. Pig’s digs

here is a definite nuance to re-gifting.

The mere act of passing along an unwanted gift isn’t as easy as it sounds.

Repackaging gift soap, candles, wine, or chocolates can be rife with potential mistakes and Emily Post no-nos. During the holiday season, friends, neighbors and family come to your home bringing the dutiful token — “since you invited me over, here is something in festive paper.” Beware, sometimes the gift itself may already be a re-gift, making the situation super tricky. That means, the gift has already begun its “half life” (yes, like uranium) and well, it can be radioactive to your social status. Here’s what you need to consider before re-gifting …

1. Is it suitable to re-gift? Ask yourself, is it alive, moving, chirping? Monogrammed in hot pink?

Inscribed with a special “Thanks for picking me up at MCSO!” or simply as used as a dirty towel?

That would be an automatic hot mess. No and sorry, that one’s a family keeper.

2. Does this re-gift have any conflict of interest?

In other words, DO NOT hand the gift from your mother to your mother-in-law (bad, bad idea).

Or from co-worker to co-worker or neighbor to neighbor — those eagle-eye givers will rat you out in a heartbeat with one passive aggressive, “Why I gave you one just like this, Marge.” That’s a re-gifting FAIL. 3. Does the poor recipient even want the gift/regift? I mean, really, will the recovering alcoholic neighbors appreciate the $8 chardonnay? But, hey, you know who will? Your youngest co-worker-of legal age scrimping on a budget, so pass on that cheap buzz to someone who needs it!

Just like a regular gift, take a moment and realize who really is deserving of this re-gift.

4. Lastly, and this is very important, remember to change the damn paper. Don’t try to refasten the Scotch tape, that never works and is the number one re-gift faux pas. Pay extra special attention while rewrapping the re-gift and splurge for new ribbons and bows in order to try and fool ol’ judgy eyes himself, karma.

“Haphazard re-gifting is insensitive and obvious.”

— Anna Post, of The Emily Post Institute

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Nobody knows Cheddar by his real name (Brian Geitz), but he probably wouldn’t answer to it anyway. KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly

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t was a cold, windless December night in Marathon (85 degrees), when bartender Cheddar moseyed up to ask what a couple of people were having. “Water,” they said. He quickly shot off the ingredients of two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen and served it on the rocks.

This isn’t the first time Cheddar has been featured in The Weekly as “the bartender,” and much hasn’t changed since his last interview two years ago. His favorite thing to serve up still remains a cold bottle of Bud Light.

Filling in for someone at Faro Blanco, he refers to himself like “an old hired gun of the West.” He can be seen at a slew of bars, like Lighthouse Grill and Overseas Pub slinging his patented Bud Light bottles, which he keeps on ice nearby at all times. He also makes appearances spinning records at places like Sparky’s Landing on New Year’s Eve, or can be found during the day with his partner in crime Ryan at the Promotions Guy office.

After asking too many questions, Cheddar properly cut The Weekly off with a soft “shhhh,” and then disappeared into the night to help his co-worker Mike (reluctantly being picked up for the picture) finish cleaning up the bar at the end of the shift.

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

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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 SOLD IN JUST 4 DAYS! HOBBIES / COLLECTIBLES SELLING OLD NAUTICAL

items.

Lanterns, Chelsea Ship Clocks, Ship Wheels, Binnacles, Vents,

COLLECTIBLES 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

LEGAL NOTICES Statutes on Legal and Official Advertisements. The Weekly Newspapers are distributed from Key Largo to Key West. Call (305) 743-0844, Fax (305) 7430866 or E-mail: anneke@ keysweekly.com.

The Weekly Newspapers are in full compliance with Chapter 50 of the Florida State

Plantation Key Nursing Center

located in Tavernier, is seeking

C.N.A.

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

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

NEED SOME CASH? SELL YOUR CAR - OR BOAT - OR SOFA! For as little as $55/week, your AD (with or without photo) will be seen from Key Largo to Key West. Call 305-743-0844 or email lynda@keysweekly.com today.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

305.743.0844

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

1987 34' Crusader $65,000 OBO

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

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers

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.

HIRING! Full & Part Time Positions.

Now Hiring in Marathon

TELLER 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

NOW HIRING Bartenders /Servers Full/Part Time

Apply in Person or office@marathonyachtclub.com

Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

MARATHON YACHT CLUB

825 33rd. ST Marathon, Fl. EOE

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

!

Bluegreen Vacations The Hammocks at Marathon SE BUSCA PERSONA PARA LIMPIEZA DE HABITACIONES Uso de equipos de limpieza

$250.00 Bono a los 60 Dias 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!!!

APLICA HOY MISMO: jobs.bluegreenvacations.com

LLÁMANOS HOY:

305-289-6700

!

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.

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

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

Apply in person

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Let’s go Fishing!

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

305.743.5580

Open 9-5, 365 Days a year!

Marathon Lady • 73’ Party Boat 305-407-3262 • 11710 O/S Hwy • MM 53.1 www.floridakeysaquariumencounters.com

Now open TO THE PUBLIC!

18-Hole Golf Course Tennis Courts Free golf and tennis clinics call now!

305.743.2551 floridakeyscc.com 4000 Sombrero Blvd

Visit Henry Flagler's Historic Pigeon Key

305-743-5999 Daily Historical Tours At 10am, 12pm, & 2pm • www.pigeonkey.net

www.MARATHONLADY.net

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

305.743.0844

Help drive in business.

Your ad here!

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Place your B/W business card here for only $25.00 a week.

305-743-0844 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

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

New Swimming Pools Fiberglass and Concrete Remodeling and Plastering

MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

e-mail:

305-289-1150

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)

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Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

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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

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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844 Rent the Legendary Keys Cruisers $45 per week includes baskets-locks-lights

We also rent Kayaks

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

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.

9141 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050

karen@acresales.com 305.393.9010

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

Ceramic Tile We Do Porcelain Installations!

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

DOT PALM, Inc. LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES

SP 3636

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

MULCH

WWW.DOTPALMS.COM

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

(305) 743-6656 aarghgolfcarts.com

LEARN HOW TO DANCE ®

Taoist Tai Chi Looking for balance?

Join us for our Open House in Marathon Wednesday, January 11th, 6:30pm St. Columba Episcopal Church, 52nd Street, Gulf

(305) 748-0799 - keylargo.fl@taoist.org www.taoist.org/usa

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

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

Gift Certificates Available

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

MOVE IN READY

This stilted single family home is situated in desirable Crane Hammock neighborhood on a fence and tropically landscaped lot with outdoor kitchen.

Updated kitchen and lots of storage space with additional shed storage.

430 52ND STREET, MARATHON 2/2 ● 960 SF ● $399,000 ● MLS#572840 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

OPEN WATER VIEWS

This condo is in the exclusive Bonefish Towers in Marathon, the Heart of the Florida Keys. Absolutely the “best porch” to view the daily sunsets.

Exceptional view of the Caribbean and Florida Bay. 2000 Coco Plum Dr. #905, Marathon ● 513 SF ● $279,000 ● MLS#571464 CRISTINA MALAFY ● 305-775-9909

PRICE REDUCED CANAL FRONT

Built like a fortress, on a canal and located in a great neighborhood. This home has it all! Features include 64’ dockage, elevator, brick driveway, 2 car garage, carport, air conditioned workshop, custom concrete pool, lush mature landscaping and more!

202 S Anglers Dr, Marathon 3/2 ● 1,784 SF ● $1.28M ● MLS#573001 BRENDA TORELLA ● 305-481-0555 TERESA YEIDER ● 305-879-5474

POSSIBLE SELLER FINACING

CANAL FRONT MOVE IN READY Gorgeous vaulted ceilings are an architectural highlight, double driveways, screened in porches, gourmet kitchen, dockage, canal with direct access to the ocean. Everything you need to live the Keys Dream.

3637 Louisa Street, Marathon 2/2 ● 960 SF ● $176,00 ● MLS#572057 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

928 W 75TH STREET, MARATHON 3/3 ● 2,112 SF ● $789,000 ● MLS#572271 KIM PORTNER ● 305-916-8668

Lowest price affordable home in the Middle Key! This spacious townhome is conveniently located and offers plenty of space with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, open living area, kitchen, storage and front porch all wrapped up in a white picket fence.

ISLE BEAUTY

Contemporary beauty on the “Isle”.

Two levels of living, all above flood.

Downstairs is a 2BD/1BA with a sitting room and kitchen. Upstairs is a 3/2 with granite appointments, elevator shaft in place, dockage with lift, and floor to ceiling glass pocket sliders overlooking the pool & spa.

90 Calle Ensueno, Marathon 5/3 ● 3,294 SF ● $1.69 M ● MLS#571518 GINGER HENDERSON ● 305-731-5751

WATERFRONT ON KEY COLONY

Meticulously maintained canal front home located in desirable Key Colony Beach. This home comes fully furnished and turn key. 75’ concrete dock, air conditioned storage room & utility room downstairs. Membership to Inch Beach include. Wonderful Sunset views from this property!

2/3 ● 1,320 SF ● $899,000 ● MLS#571136 BRENDA TORELLA ● 305-481-0555 TERESA YEIDER ● 305-879-5474

OCEAN FRONT

The most beautiful oceanfront lot! 100’ of concrete dock. Wake up to spectacular sunrises! Gated subdivision.

Beachfront. Located in Sombrero, close to the airport, high school & shipping.

This is a great price and won’t last long! Permitting a breeze!

120 Sunrise Drive, Marathon 21,026 SF ● $599,000 ● MLS#572673 GINGER HENDERSON ● 305-731-5751

PRICE REDUCED

TROPICAL SOUTHERN LIVING One of the original homes on Duck Key nestled on half an acre of lush tropical landscaping makes this an absolutely private retreat. This is “old” Florida style at its best! Offering gracious living, perfect for entertaining or a peaceful sanctuary.

1104 S Indies Dr, Duck Key 3/2 ● 2,538 SF ● $1.299 M ● MLS#573046 LYNN LUCAS ● 305-393-0559 JODY OWEN ● 305-923-1902

RARE AND UNIQUE FIND

This iconic custom built retreat on prestigious 15th Circle offers 5 bedrooms, 5 updated baths, oversized pool with spa, covered porch for oceanfront alfresco dining, tiki bar, dive shower, kayak launch ramp, dock, two boat lifts, private sandy beach, elevator and 4 car garage.

5/5 ● 4,933 SF ● $3.99 MILL ● MLS#571960 KIM PORTNER ● 305-916-8668 GINGER HENDERSON ● 305-731-5751

BOATER’S DREAM

Big Boater’s Day Dream! On nearly half an acre of landscaped double canal lots with scenic open water views. Over 200ft of premier concrete dockage that includes a 38ft cut-in boat basin with 10k lb lift.

This terrific waterfront residence’s cul-de -sac address on a peninsula further enhances its tranquil and private setting.

905 70th St Gulf, Marathon 3/3 ● 2,014 SF ● $1.150 M ● MLS#573020 WALTER CEBALLOS ● 305-562-0819

BAYFRONT RETREAT Looking for a spacious 3,434 SF property with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, pool, easy boating access and wonderful dockage? Then here it is!

Located on a quiet gulf side street on two lots that can possibly be separated.

This property is licensed for vacation rentals.

555 70th St Gulf, Marathon 5/3 ● 3,434 SF ● $1.25 M ● MLS#57057 LYNN LUCAS ● 305-393-0559 JODY OWEN ● 305-923-1902